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Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Continuing the series of Saturday brunch shows in which Ian is up-close and personal with luminaries from the UK music scene.

Ian interviews "sublime and fierce vocal adventurer" Norma Winstone (1st Feb) and legendary Scottish guitarist Jim Mullen (1st Mar). Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.

Tickets:
Norma Winstone, Sat 1st Feb at 11am
Jim Mullen, Sat 1st Mar at 11am

Shows this December

Ian celebrates the season with appearances at Royal Albert Hall as part of Guy Barker's Big Band Christmas and at The Vortex with his regular New Year's Eve Bash. Plus shows with Madeline Bell, Jacqui and Alec Dankworth and Claire Martin.

Ian at The Century

Ian presents his solo show When Bowie Met Joni in the luxurious surroundings of The Century Club, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. Saturday 30th November at 7pm.

Tickets: centuryclub.co.uk

Ian at The Bear Club

Ian performs his solo show When Bowie Met Joni, fusing the words and music of Joni Mitchell and the much-missed David Bowie.

Friday 1st November, doors 7pm, music 8.30pm. The Bear Club, Luton.

Tickets: www.the-bear.club

Ian Shaw & Tony Kofi

Celebrating the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Ian is joined by Tony Kofi (saxophone) and Barry Green (piano).

At the exciting new music venue and restaurant, Soul Mama, Gantry Hotel, East Village, Stratford, London, E20 1DB.

Thursday 17th October, doors at 6.30pm.

Tickets: www.universe.com

Ian Shaw & Friends 2025

19-27 January 2025
PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Dean Street, Soho

Tickets now on sale for this unique season of dazzling collaborations from the international world of jazz, soul, pop, film, song-writing and the hugely popular ‘pianobar’. Early booking is strongly advised.

With Guy Barker, Jacqui Dankworth, Elaine Delmar, Susan George, Tony Kofi, Claire Martin, Dana Masters, Natalie Williams, and more.

Tickets: pizzaexpresslive.com/article/ian-shaw-friends

Songs and Stories: Ian Shaw with...

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

A new series of Saturday brunch shows in which Ian is up-close and personal with luminaries from the UK music scene.

In the first two dates, Ian interviews jazz legends Elaine Delmar (5th Oct) and Guy Barker (2nd Nov). Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.

Tickets:
Elaine Delmar, Sat 5th Oct at 11am
Guy Barker, Sat 2th Nov at 11am

Ian at Ronnie Scott's

Ian returns to Ronnie's for his annual show with a superb lineup of musicians: David Preston (guitar), James Pearson (piano), Edwin Ireland (bass) and Dave Ohm (drums).

Expect new takes on David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Bacharach and David, Leonard Cohen, as well as songs from his recent releases.

Tickets: ronniescotts.co.uk

Ian at Ronnie Scott's

Ian returns to Ronnie's for his annual show with a superb lineup of musicians: David Preston (guitar), James Pearson (piano), Edwin Ireland (bass) and Dave Ohm (drums).

Expect new takes on David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Bacharach and David, Leonard Cohen, as well as songs from his recent releases.

Tickets: ronniescotts.co.uk

Out today on CD and Double LP

An Adventurous Dream, the music of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington – the new live album from Ian Shaw and Tony Kofi (alto saxophone). With Barry Green (piano) and Dave Green (bass). Recorded at PizzaExpress Live in London. Released by PX Records.

“This fantastic quartet brings Strayhorn and Ellington tunes to life on this superb live album.” The Billy Strayhorn Foundation

Buy CD/LP or Stream/Download

Seven Decades of Song

Paul Gambaccini and Ian Shaw in an evening of stories and anecdotes from Gambo's fascinating life with his choice of songs.

Thursday 16th May at 9.15pm and Friday 17th May at 7pm at Crazy Coqs, Piccadilly.

Tickets: www.brasseriezedel.com

ABBA: 50 Years of Pop

Ian discusses the heritage of 50 years of Sweden’s pop scene, the ABBA phenomenon and the genius of producer, Max Martin (Britney, Gaga, Pink, Beyoncé, Tove Lo).

Tomorrow, Saturday 27th April at 8.50pm, Channel 4.

www.channel4.com/programmes/abba-50-years-of-pop

An Adventurous Dream

Out now to stream and download, the new live album from Ian Shaw and Tony Kofi (alto saxophone), with Barry Green (piano) and Dave Green (bass).

Recorded at PizzaExpress Live in London. Released by PX Records. CD and double vinyl out on 7th June.

Get the album now: slinky.to/AnAdventurousDream

Something To Live For

Out now, Something To Live For, the new single from Ian Shaw and Tony Kofi (alto saxophone), with Barry Green (piano) and Dave Green (bass). Recorded at PizzaExpress Live in London.

From An Adventurous Dream, album released by PX Records to stream and download on 26th April. CD and double vinyl released on 7th June.

Get now: slinky.to/SomethingToLiveForIS