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Wed-26-Oct (7:00pm) - £12.00
FREYjA with Special Guests
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
FREYjA is joined by her dynamic London band including Special Guest soloists plus Nina Simone's drummer of 20 years, Paul Robinson.
"...extremely classy song-writer with utterly, riveting performing prowess" – Syd James.
FREYjA's new lo-fi folk pop album ‘Not That Girl’ is now available, listen & buy at itunes & amazon.
FREYjA (Vocals/ Piano), Peter Dale (Piano), Jonny Gee (Bass), Paul Robinson (Drums) & Special Guests Luca Boscagin (Electric & Acoustic Guitars) and Alessandro Tomei, direct from Rome (Horns).
Photo by Sasha C. Damjanovski
Artist Website
For tickets and further information please call 0845 6027 017.
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Thu-23-Feb (7:00pm):
Enzo Zirilli's Let it Be..atles featuring Alberto Marsico, Simone Santini, Special Guest Kit Downes
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
"Enzo Zirilli is an incredible musician" – Gilad Atzmon.
"...a crazy poet on the Drums.." – Manfred Papst, best European Jazz Journalist 2006.
"..wiz drummer!" – Antonio Forcione.
Enzo Zirilli (drums/percussion) and Scenario featuring Alberto Marsico (Hammond Organ), Simone Santini (Alto sax, Sopranino sax, Ewi midi sax, Oboe), Presents ‘Let It Beatles’, their second CD based on Beatles music arranged for the classic organ trio format but filled with lots of dynamics and different sounds that comes from Jazz/World Music/Rock and Psychedelia World. For this occasion the Band will meet the huge talent of Kit Downes on Piano.
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Sat-25-Feb (6:00pm):
Chris Standring
Show Time 7:30pm - 9:00pm / Doors Open 6:00pm
British born guitarist (who has been residing in Los Angeles for the last 20 years) has had quite a distinguished career, and never more so than during the last two years. His orchestral jazz album ‘Blue Bolero’ turned heads in the USA. ‘Bossa Blue’, the hit single from Blue Bolero went to number one at radio and stayed there for 9 weeks, then became the “Top Billboard Contemporary Jazz Radio Track of 2010”.
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Sat-25-Feb (10:00pm):
Chris Standring
Show Time 10:30pm - 12Midnight / Doors Open 10:00pm
British born guitarist (who has been residing in Los Angeles for the last 20 years) has had quite a distinguished career, and never more so than during the last two years. His orchestral jazz album ‘Blue Bolero’ turned heads in the USA. ‘Bossa Blue’, the hit single from Blue Bolero went to number one at radio and stayed there for 9 weeks, then became the “Top Billboard Contemporary Jazz Radio Track of 2010”.
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Sun-26-Feb (6:30pm):
Peter James Trio
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm
The trio return to the PizzaExpress to showcase new material and play music from their critically acclaimed release, Soul Story. The album, described on Jazz Line-Up (Radio 3) as "a stellar recording" and by Jamie Cullum (Radio 2) as "highly, highly recommended,” was listed amongst the best releases of 2011 in Jazzwise magazine.
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Mon-27-Feb (7:00pm):
Steve Grossman / Damon Brown Quintet and Special Guest Claire Martin
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
A welcome return to the club for Steve Grossman and Damon Brown with their outstanding Quintet. Its the bands third time at the club in as many years and this time the wonderful Claire Martin will be making special guest appearances on both nights.
Steve Grossman is simply one of the greatest living Tenor Saxophone players in the world. Replacing Wayne Shorter in the Miles Davis group at the age of 18, Grossman, a child prodigy from Brooklyn, exploded onto the International stage. Through his work with Miles, Elvin Jones and his own numerous groups and recordings he has become a truly iconic figure in Jazz. The late great Michael Brecker called him simply "the best we have".
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Tue-28-Feb (7:00pm):
Steve Grossman / Damon Brown Quintet and Special Guest Claire Martin
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
A welcome return to the club for Steve Grossman and Damon Brown with their outstanding Quintet. Its the bands third time at the club in as many years and this time the wonderful Claire Martin will be making special guest appearances on both nights.
Steve Grossman is simply one of the greatest living Tenor Saxophone players in the world. Replacing Wayne Shorter in the Miles Davis group at the age of 18, Grossman, a child prodigy from Brooklyn, exploded onto the International stage. Through his work with Miles, Elvin Jones and his own numerous groups and recordings he has become a truly iconic figure in Jazz. The late great Michael Brecker called him simply "the best we have".
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Wed-29-Feb (7:00pm):
Mitch Dalton & The Studio Kings
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
"Self effacing studio guitar master steps out of the shadows with his own quartet" – The Guardian.
After two sell-out nights at the club last year, Mitch and The Kings return with an eclectic mix of melodic, groove-based originals and genetically modified standards. The dates mark the launch of their debut album "Meet Mitch Dalton & The Studio Kings".
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Thu-01-Mar (7:00pm):
Mitch Dalton & The Studio Kings
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
"Self effacing studio guitar master steps out of the shadows with his own quartet" – The Guardian.
After two sell-out nights at the club last year, Mitch and The Kings return with an eclectic mix of melodic, groove-based originals and genetically modified standards. The dates mark the launch of their debut album "Meet Mitch Dalton & The Studio Kings".
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Fri-02-Mar (7:30pm):
Tammy Weis
Show Time 9:00pm / Doors Open 7:30pm
Tammy is a fine Canadian singer, now resident in London, who has been
performing to great acclaim in her native Vancouver. She sings a mix of
classic jazz standards and beautifully crafted originals which she performs
with a wonderful sense of melody and swing. Her debut album, 'Legacy', was
Internationally received and led to appearances on National and International TV and Radio as well as gigs at both the Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver Jazz Festivals and venues throughout Europe.
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Sat-03-Mar (7:30pm):
Jono McCleery Live
Show Time 9:00pm / Doors Open 7:30pm
Jono McCleery, the London based solo artist signed to Ninja Tune, completed his first album 'Darkest Light' independently in 2008 which was self-produced and funded by fans, including folk-star Vashti Bunyan and BBC Radio DJs Tom Robinson and Fiona Talkington, and is now available worldwide on iTunes. His new album 'There Is' is out now on Counter Records. Jono McCleery is currently touring Europe, and has toured with the likes of Gil Scott Heron, Bonobo, Fink, Jose Gonzales, Little Dragon, and Jamie Woon.
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Sun-04-Mar (1:30pm):
Denmark Street Big Band: London Premier Swinging Big Band plus Special Guest [Lunchtime]
Show Time 1:30pm / Doors Open 12Noon
Remember when the exciting big bands electrified audiences...The Denmark Street Big Band recreates the swinging jazz sounds of the Big Band era, performing compositions that span an entire century of music, including standards made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Bobby Darin, Count Basie and other legends of The American Song Book.
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Sun-04-Mar (6:30pm):
The Jazz Ambassadors featuring Andrea Vicari
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm
The ‘Jazz ambassadors’ is a new all girl group featuring some originals and standards, showing off the talents of some of the UK’s best musicians. Andrea Vicari leads this combo and this latest project is one of many groups she is involved in. As well as her own band she often tours with ‘Jazz Extempore’ a European quartet which combines the jazz idiom with the folk influences of Eastern Europe.
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Tue-06-Mar (7:00pm):
Dave Stapleton Quintet
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
The Dave Stapleton Quintet have wowed audiences throughout the UK and across Europe and have received 4 and 5 star reviews in the France, Germany and in the UK for their past three albums. As compelling and powerful live as they are on record, DSQ released their third album ‘Between the Lines’ in 2010 to rave reviews.
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Wed-07-Mar (7:00pm):
Sachal Vasandani & Ian Shaw
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
This transatlantic musical pairing is one not to be missed!
2010 Downbeat Rising Star poll winner US vocalist, Sachal Vasandani, is one of the freshest, most versatile artists to emerge onto the scene in recent years and has been acclaimed as “A bright young singer with charisma to spare” – New York Times.
Twice voted “Best Jazz Vocalist” at the BBC Jazz Awards, Time Out has described Ian Shaw as “our finest jazz singer”. A talented pianist and songwriter with a number of highly acclaimed albums to his name, Shaw is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive, original and creative performers on the scene.
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Thu-08-Mar (7:00pm):
Richard Elliot
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Scottish born and LA raised saxophonist Richard Elliot has enjoyed a long and successful career from his early days with Tower of Power, to his current status as a smooth jazz superstar. Sky FM Smooth Jazz is delighted to welcome Richard back to PizzaExpress Jazz Club following his sell out shows of the previous two years.
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Fri-09-Mar (7:30pm):
Richard Elliot
Show Time 9:00pm / Doors Open 7:30pm
Scottish born and LA raised saxophonist Richard Elliot has enjoyed a long and successful career from his early days with Tower of Power, to his current status as a smooth jazz superstar. Sky FM Smooth Jazz is delighted to welcome Richard back to PizzaExpress Jazz Club following his sell out shows of the previous two years.
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Sat-10-Mar (6:00pm):
Richard Elliot
Show Time 7:30pm - 9:00pm / Doors Open 6:00pm
Scottish born and LA raised saxophonist Richard Elliot has enjoyed a long and successful career from his early days with Tower of Power, to his current status as a smooth jazz superstar. Sky FM Smooth Jazz is delighted to welcome Richard back to PizzaExpress Jazz Club following his sell out shows of the previous two years.
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Sat-10-Mar (10:00pm):
Richard Elliot
Show Time 10:30pm - 12Midnight / Doors Open 10:00pm
Scottish born and LA raised saxophonist Richard Elliot has enjoyed a long and successful career from his early days with Tower of Power, to his current status as a smooth jazz superstar. Sky FM Smooth Jazz is delighted to welcome Richard back to PizzaExpress Jazz Club following his sell out shows of the previous two years.
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Sun-11-Mar (6:30pm):
Richard Elliot
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm
Scottish born and LA raised saxophonist Richard Elliot has enjoyed a long and successful career from his early days with Tower of Power, to his current status as a smooth jazz superstar. Sky FM Smooth Jazz is delighted to welcome Richard back to PizzaExpress Jazz Club following his sell out shows of the previous two years.
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Mon-12-Mar (7:00pm):
Dave O’Higgins and Eric Alexander with the Kristian Leth Trio
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Since this collaboration began in 2008 on the suggestion of Danish drummer, Leth, the 2 protagonists have struck up a great rapport. New Yorker Alexander and Londoner O’Higgins are regarded as two of the very finest saxophonists of their generation. This will be the band’s 5th European tour. Sketch Book was released in March 2009 to rave reviews and a new CD, The Devil’s Interval, has just been released. Expect some roaring 2-tenor blowing in the time-honoured tradition.
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Tue-13-Mar (7:00pm):
The Moutin Reunion Quartet featuring François Moutin, Louis Moutin, Rick Margitza and Jean-Michel Pilc
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
This Franco-American Quartet has been created by two passionate twin brothers – the upright bass player François Moutin and the drummer Louis Moutin - in order to perform their own compositions. For the last ten years, the Moutin Reunion Quartet has been extensively touring both America and Europe, in prestigious venues and festivals, building up its fan crowd and the enthusiasm of Jazz audiences on both sides of the ocean.
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Wed-14-Mar (7:00pm):
The Moutin Reunion Quartet featuring François Moutin, Louis Moutin, Rick Margitza and Jean-Michel Pilc
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
This Franco-American Quartet has been created by two passionate twin brothers – the upright bass player François Moutin and the drummer Louis Moutin - in order to perform their own compositions. For the last ten years, the Moutin Reunion Quartet has been extensively touring both America and Europe, in prestigious venues and festivals, building up its fan crowd and the enthusiasm of Jazz audiences on both sides of the ocean.
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Thu-15-Mar (00:00am):
PizzaExpress 2 Steinway Pianos Festival 2012
THURSDAY 15TH – MONDAY 19TH MARCH 2012
Following the immense success of the previous three festivals of jazz piano duos, which began in 2009 to celebrate the arrival of a new Steinway to Dean St and the launch of an ongoing relationship with Steinway, a stellar line-up of UK and international giants of jazz piano come to Dean St over five days to perform on 2 Steinways. Expect diverse and electric collaborations from multi generations artists representing a wide range of styles.
For tickets and further information please call 0845 6027 017.
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Thu-15-Mar (7:00pm):
Steinway Festival 2012: Gwilym Simcock & Yaron Herman / John Law & Mark Pringle
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Born in the same year and both brilliant pianists Yaron and Gwilym could not come from more different backgrounds. Welsh born Gwilym was a piano child prodigy who was playing big classical halls by the age of 11 and studied at Chethams school for gifted musicians. Yaron aspired to be a professional basketball player in his homeland of Israel, but an injury at the age of 16 saw him shift gear to the piano. Now at just 30, and signed to the same label ACT, both are recognised amongst the leading lights in jazz piano anywhere in the world.
John Law ("One of Europe's most adventurous pianists" the Times) and rising new piano star Mark Pringle will be performing pieces from their new, stunning CD. This recording features, alongside original compositions of theirs, compositions by Bach, Metheny, Lyle Mays and Cole Porter. Powerful pianism coupled with delicate, contemporary harmonies.
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Fri-16-Mar (7:30pm):
Steinway Festival 2012: Dena DeRose & Janette Mason / John Turville and Takana Miyamoto
Show Time 9:00pm / Doors Open 7:30pm
Dena DeRose & Janette Mason
Couple the high octane contemporary grooves of Janette Mason: “A band leader of pugnacious flair and genuine unpredictability” – James Griffiths (The Guardian), with the swinging be-bop style of Dena DeRose: "...she exudes joy!" – Richard Scheinin, (San Jose Mercury) then just for good measure, throw in Dena's magnificent voice. "The most creative and compelling singer-pianist since Shirley Horn" – Joel Siegel (Washington City Paper), and what you get is a fun night of sweet musical joy that is not to be missed.
John Turville and Takana Miyamoto
A multi-award winning pianist, John Turville (UK) and an internationally-acclaimed pianist/composer Takana Miyamoto (Japan/USA) were introduced to each other by a mutual friend, pianist Frank Harrison. John and Takana will explore the sound of two pianos featuring their original compositions, as well as their favorite jazz standards‘.
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Sat-17-Mar (1:30pm):
Steinway Festival 2012: Keyboard Kinship featuring David O'Brien, Zac Gvi, Francesc Marco, Rick Simpson and Guests [Lunch]
Show Time 1:30pm / Doors Open 12Noon
A meeting of minds and fingers, first convened at the F-IRE festival of New Talent at the Pheasantry two years ago, Keyboard Kinship will be taking the idea of collaborative pianism several stages further, for an afternoon of mostly especially-written keyboard music for four to eight hands, on pianos, organ, fender rhodes and synthesizers. Featuring some of London’s most adventurous and exciting young pianist/keyboardists, previous performances have included music derived from birdsong and Morse code, a re-working Aphex Twin’s remix of Phillip Glass’ orchestration of David Bowie’s “Heroes”, and even a bit if hands on audience interaction with the inner workings of the keyboard.
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Sat-17-Mar (6:00pm):
Steinway Festival 2012: The ABC&D of Boogie-Woogie featuring the legendary Charlie Watts
Doors Open 6:00pm / Show Time 7:30pm
Don't miss out on an extremely rare and intimate appearance from Charlie Watts who is joined by two of the world’s top exponents of the boogie woogie piano style, for a 2-pianos; 4-hands boogie wonderland extravaganza!
The ABC&D of Boogie Woogie featuring Axel Zwingenberger (piano), Ben Waters (piano), Charlie Watts (drums) & Dave Green (bass).
By Reservation Only, Early Booking Essential!
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Sat-17-Mar (10:00pm):
Steinway Festival 2012: The ABC&D of Boogie-Woogie featuring the legendary Charlie Watts
Doors Open 10:00pm / Show Time 10:30pm
Don't miss out on an extremely rare and intimate appearance from Charlie Watts who is joined by two of the world’s top exponents of the boogie woogie piano style, for a 2-pianos; 4-hands boogie wonderland extravaganza!
The ABC&D of Boogie Woogie featuring Axel Zwingenberger (piano), Ben Waters (piano), Charlie Watts (drums) & Dave Green (bass).
By Reservation Only, Early Booking Essential!
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Sun-18-Mar (00:30am):
Steinway Festival 2012: Steinway Jam [LATE LATE SET: 12:30AM - 3:00AM]
Featuring Dado Moroni & Ross Stanley With Enzo Zirilli (drums) & Marco Panascia (bass)
£5 (Free for Musicians)
All musicians welcome! Take advantage of two of the best pianos in London on the PizzaExpress Jazz Club stage. Join in on an exclusive Steinway open Jam Session, led by some of the world’s best!
Edgardo "Dado" Moroni, is with no doubt one of the most incredible pianists in the world today. Basically self taught, Fats Waller, Earl Hines, Teddy Wilson, Art Tatum and Erroll Garner were his very first influences, then later Bud Powell, Wynton Kelly, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner.
The trio who will join Dado at PizzaExpress is formed by one of the strongest and creative rhythm sections around: Ross Stanley (piano) Enzo Zirilli (drums, who has been playing with Dado for 10 years now) and Marco Panascia on bass, one of the one most in demand bassist in New York at the moment. An All-Star Band you shouldn't miss!
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Sun-18-Mar (1:30pm):
Steinway Festival 2012: Simon Wallace and Jenny Carr With Special Guest Barb Jungr [Lunch]
Show Time 1:30pm - 2:45pm / Doors Open 12Noon
Two of this country’s foremost arrangers and accompanists, Simon Wallace and Jenny Carr, have worked with an astonishing array of artists from Jason Donavan and Kylie Minogue to Imelda Staunton and Imelda May. This afternoon they come together to present a program of scintillating two piano arrangements of their favourite music with a special guest appearance by one of their favourite singers, the multi-award winning Barb Jungr.
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Sun-18-Mar (6:30pm):
Steinway Festival 2012: Kit Downes & Pablo Held / Dado Moroni & Ross Stanley feat. Enzo Zirilli (drums) & Marco Panascia (bass)
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm
Exploring their mutual love of jazz and classical music through a mixture of original music and standards. Pablo Held grew up in a family of musicians in Hagen, Germany. At eighteen he began his studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz in Cologne under John Taylor and Hubert Nuss.
Kit Downes plays regularly with his own Quintet, Stan Sulzmann's 'Neon', Troyka, The Golden Age of Steam, Sam Crockatt Quartet and Seb Rochford - he has also played with Lee Konitz, Paul Rogers, Leafcutter John, Micachu, Iain Ballamy, and Eugene Skeef. Kit’s work with Empirical took him to The North Sea Jazz Festival, The JVC Festivals in New York, Montreal and Newport, and Vancouver Jazz Festival. Edgardo "Dado" Moroni, is with no doubt one of the most incredible pianists in the world today. Basically self taught, Fats Waller, Earl Hines, Teddy Wilson, Art Tatum and Erroll Garner were his very first influences, then later Bud Powell, Wynton Kelly, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner.
The trio who will join Dado at PizzaExpress is formed by one of the strongest and creative rhythm sections around: Ross Stanley.
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Mon-19-Mar (7:00pm):
Steinway Festival 2012: Ian Shaw & Liane Carroll
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Liane Carroll and Ian Shaw have four BBC jazz awards between them and, as great friends since meeting on a European tour twenty years ago, have collaborated on many concerts and projects, as well as guesting on each other's recordings. Their version of Carole King's "You've Got A Friend" has been on compilation albums and been performed as the closing number in shows from London and Warsaw to Glasgow and Barbados. With two Steinways and a packed jazz club, this four-fisted fest of frolics and deeply felt vocalising is their third performance in this series.
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Tue-20-Mar (7:00pm):
Lea DeLaria’s Wall2Wall: The Richard Rodgers Songbook with Special Guest Liane Carroll
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
On this Wall2Wall Songbook event at PizzaExpress, Lea covers the Richard Rodgers Songbook with Special Guest Liane Caroll, and a brilliant line-up including Simon Little on bass and Mark Fletcher on drums.
Reserve early at Wall2Wall, the seating sells out, the music never does!
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Wed-21-Mar (7:00pm):
Will Vinson Quartet featuring Aaron Parks, Orlando le Fleming, Jochen Rueckert
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Will returns to the PizzaExpress with his "Promises" band after an eventful year that's seen him take his various projects all across Europe, the States and South America, in between appearances as a sideman with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ari Hoenig and Jonathan Kreisberg. Piano genius Aaron Parks (James Farm, Kurt Rosenwinkel), bassist Orlando le Fleming (Jeff "Tain" Watts, Branford Marsalis) and drummer Jochen Rueckert (Pat Metheny, Kurt Rosenwinkel) complete this amazing quartet.
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Thu-22-Mar (7:00pm):
Gwyneth Herbert and the Buck Clayton Legacy Band – Life is for living: the Peggy Lee Project
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
One of the UK's most original singers, Gwyneth Herbert, joins forces with the members of the Buck Clayton Legacy Band to explore the jazz repertoire of Peggy Lee. The band's arrangers, Matthias Seuffert, Adrian Fry and Menno Daams, have taken Lee's work with Jack Marshall, Quincy Jones and Billy May as the starting point for new charts for what has been recognised as one of Europe's leading mainstream bands. Gwyneth brings her own unique gift for storytelling in song to reinterpret tales of love lost and found, as well as the life affirming qualities of music itself. Expect vibrant playing from what Jazz UK called this "knockout band" plus tears of pain and joy from songs both familiar and less well known. The sets will also include music by Buck Clayton himself, which he left to co-leader Alyn Shipton to keep his memory alive.
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Fri-23-Mar (7:30pm):
Kenny Garrett
Show Time 9:00pm / Doors Open 7:30pm
Saxophonist Kenny Garrett hit the ground running as a very young man when he was tapped by musical icon Miles Davis to be part of one of his famous cutting-edge groups. Since then, he has established himself as one of the pre-eminent alto players of his — or anyone else's — generation. Amassing a series of critically-acclaimed recordings and wowing audiences with his searing live performances, Kenny Garrett has risen to the top of his field.
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Sat-24-Mar (7:30pm):
Kenny Garrett
Show Time 9:00pm / Doors Open 7:30pm
Saxophonist Kenny Garrett hit the ground running as a very young man when he was tapped by musical icon Miles Davis to be part of one of his famous cutting-edge groups. Since then, he has established himself as one of the pre-eminent alto players of his — or anyone else's — generation. Amassing a series of critically-acclaimed recordings and wowing audiences with his searing live performances, Kenny Garrett has risen to the top of his field.
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Sun-25-Mar (6:30pm):
Kenny Garrett
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm
Saxophonist Kenny Garrett hit the ground running as a very young man when he was tapped by musical icon Miles Davis to be part of one of his famous cutting-edge groups. Since then, he has established himself as one of the pre-eminent alto players of his — or anyone else's — generation. Amassing a series of critically-acclaimed recordings and wowing audiences with his searing live performances, Kenny Garrett has risen to the top of his field.
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Mon-26-Mar (7:00pm):
Alexander Stewart
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
There's a space between Georgie Fame and Plan B, between Mark Murphy and James Hunter. Where musicianship meets soul, and stories of love and loss are told over a powerful acoustic groove. It's a space where you can now hear Alexander Stewart.
At just 24 years of age, Manchester-born singer Alexander Stewart has already created a buzz as one of the most precociously talented vocalists of the new generation.
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Tue-27-Mar (7:00pm):
Sorriso Productions Presents: A Jazz Night with Lloyd Ryan
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
'Lloyd's drums are smooth and punchy. A big band performance sparked by his immaculate drumming' – Rhythm Magazine.
Lloyd Ryan brings his quartet to launch his album 'Drivin Force' at The PizzaExpress, Soho.
Drummer Lloyd Ryan has had an exciting career spanning nearly four decades as a performer. Lloyd has worked extensively with the Ken Mackintosh, Ray Ellington, Bob Miller and Edmundo Ros Big Bands, as well as major recording artists like Matt Munro, Tony Christie, PJ Proby, Cilla Black, Brotherhood Of Man and The Platters.
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Wed-28-Mar (7:00pm):
The Sound of BlueNote
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
If you’re a fan of the iconic sound and image created by BlueNote Records in the 50s & 60s, then this show is for you. Playing swinging, funky tunes by Sonny Clark, Jimmy Heath, Tina Brooks, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard and others, The Sound Of BlueNote faithfully recreate that vibrant music exactly as it would have been heard back in the day, rather than attempting to re-arrange or modernise.
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Thu-29-Mar (7:00pm):
Poogie Bell Band
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
You are most definitely familiar with Poogie Bell’s work and music. The fact remains that this man behind the drum kit has laid down beats and rhythms for a myriad of clientele that reads more like a “Who’s Who” list in the music industry. Artists across the widest variety of music genres such as Marcus Miller, David Bowie, Chaka Khanm John Scofield, Vanessa Williams, Victor Wooten, Roberta Flack, Joe Sample, Al Jarreau, David Sanborn, Erykah Badu, Stanley Clarke, Angelique Kidjo, Randy Crawford and Stanley Turrentine, have relied on Poogie’s unique syncopated rhythms and ultra-tight grooves as the backbone.
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Fri-30-Mar (7:30pm):
Poogie Bell Band
Show Time 9:00pm / Doors Open 7:30pm
You are most definitely familiar with Poogie Bell’s work and music. The fact remains that this man behind the drum kit has laid down beats and rhythms for a myriad of clientele that reads more like a “Who’s Who” list in the music industry. Artists across the widest variety of music genres such as Marcus Miller, David Bowie, Chaka Khanm John Scofield, Vanessa Williams, Victor Wooten, Roberta Flack, Joe Sample, Al Jarreau, David Sanborn, Erykah Badu, Stanley Clarke, Angelique Kidjo, Randy Crawford and Stanley Turrentine, have relied on Poogie’s unique syncopated rhythms and ultra-tight grooves as the backbone.
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Sat-31-Mar (6:00pm):
Bolygomusic Productions Presents: PB Underground Feat. Special Guest Stars
Show Time 7:30pm - 9:00pm / Doors Open 6:00pm
The PB Underground, led by star drummer Pete Ray Biggin, is the UK’s new funk sensation. In November 2011 they performed to a packed out Jazz Café as part of the London Jazz Festival, following which funk giants Tower of Power invited PBUG to support them for their March 2012 show at Koko. The band have previously appeared at many of London’s top jazz venues including Pizza Express Dean Street, the Pigalle Club, Cargo and the Kensington Roof Gardens. The PBUG’s rhythm and horn sections are handpicked from the top session players in London, all experienced funk touring and recording artists of the highest calibre.
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Sat-31-Mar (10:00pm):
Bolygomusic Productions Presents: PB Underground Feat. Special Guest Stars
Show Time 10:30pm - 12Midnight / Doors Open 10:00pm
The PB Underground, led by star drummer Pete Ray Biggin, is the UK’s new funk sensation. In November 2011 they performed to a packed out Jazz Café as part of the London Jazz Festival, following which funk giants Tower of Power invited PBUG to support them for their March 2012 show at Koko. The band have previously appeared at many of London’s top jazz venues including Pizza Express Dean Street, the Pigalle Club, Cargo and the Kensington Roof Gardens. The PBUG’s rhythm and horn sections are handpicked from the top session players in London, all experienced funk touring and recording artists of the highest calibre.
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Sun-01-Apr (6:30pm):
Karen Lane Band - Bossa Nova to Blues
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm
Karen explores sensuous Bossa Nova tracks from her applauded album "Taste" plus newer material from her recent blues project. Accompanied by UK's finest Andy Hamill on bass, Nic France drums, Dominic Ashworth on Guitar.
"Resembles Astrud Gilberto in some kind of unannounced encounter with the MJQ. She swings gracefully and is sensually funky" – John Fordham Jazz UK.
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Mon-02-Apr (7:00pm):
TG Collective
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
TG Collective return to PizzaExpress following last year's packed show. An intriguing mix of gypsy jazz, flamenco and contemporary classical influences, the group is built around a core of two guitarists, alongside flutes, violin, double bass, trumpet and cajon. Creating an exciting, sensuous sound, TGC perform original compositions and arrangements, touching on influences as varied as Paco de Lucia, Django Reinhardt and JS Bach, and have built up a strong following with their intense live performances.
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Tue-03-Apr (7:00pm):
Mari Wilson ‘Cover Stories’ – Album Launch
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Mari Wilson returns with intriguing new album, funded by fans and an extremely glamorous “attic sale”.
“The Neasden Queen Of Soul” first broke through thirty years ago with the 1982 hit ‘Just What I Always Wanted’. Now entering her fourth decade as a recording artist Mari is reconciled with her past and excited about the future. Teaming up with string-arranger, orchestrator, composer and pianist Simon Hale, Mari has recorded some of her favourite songs “I’ve never made an album of covers before and thought it was about time, especially as I perform some of these songs in my show and have often been asked if they are available on CD”.
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Wed-04-Apr (7:00pm):
Bolygomusic Presents: Abram Wilson Quartet – 10th Anniversary Tour
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Celebrating 10 years in the UK, Abram Wilson is back on the road with a new band of stellar musicians and a fresh, exciting project of new music ranging from blues to melodic swing and stunning vocals. Wilson's music is inspired by the largely forgotten life of the Harlem born, classical piano prodigy, Philipps Schuyler. His performance of Philippa is a captivating one as he draws you into her world, a life of mixed identity, love and eventually loss. Wilson’s gift for story-telling and his passion for delivering a musical presentation of the highest quality results in his audiences leaving both uplifted and inspired.
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Thu-05-Apr (7:00pm):
Hamish Stuart
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Glasgow-born Hamish Stuart shot to fame in the 1970's as the falsetto voice and guitarist of the Average White Band, his distinctive songwriting and vocal and guitar style helping pave the way to AWB's extraordinary worldwide success. After AWB split up Hamish spent the rest of the 1980's touring, writing and recording with a galaxy of soul legends, including Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and George Benson.
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Fri-06-Apr (7:30pm):
Scott Hamilton
Show Time 9:00pm / Doors Open 7:30pm
'A masterclass of poise and purpose. Hamilton stamped each theme with solos full of warmth and grace' – Mike Hobart (Finnancial Times) reviewing an evening at the Club during Scott's January residency. The Scott Hamilton Quartet return to Dean Street for their annual Easter booking and is again set to delight his audiences with many of their favourites and items from his latest CDs.
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Fri-06-Apr (11:15pm):
Easter Jazz Workshop and Music Festival Jam Sessions at PizzaExpress
FRIDAY 6TH – SUNDAY 8TH APRIL 2012 – [11:15PM UNTIL LATE]
£7 (Listeners) / Free entry for musicians with MU card and music students
PizzaExpress together with Global Music Foundation and Kings Place present 3 very special Jam sessions, hosted by top International Jazz Artists who are in town for the Easter Jazz Workshop and Music Festival.
www.globalmusicfoundation.org for more details.
For tickets and further information please call 0845 6027 017.
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Fri-06-Apr (11:15pm):
Easter Jazz Workshop and Music Festival Jam Sessions at PizzaExpress – Presented by Barry Green
11:15PM UNTIL LATE
£7 (Listeners) / Free entry for musicians with MU card and music students
Barry studied classical and jazz piano at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2002. He regularly performs with Ingrid Laubrock, Mark Lockheart, Bobby Wellins Bob Martin and Martin Speake and is a member of Larry Bartley’s trio and octet. He is one of the most versatile pianists to have emerged in recent years and is in constantly in demand by overseas jazz artists visiting the UK.
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Sat-07-Apr (7:30pm):
Scott Hamilton
Show Time 9:00pm / Doors Open 7:30pm
'A masterclass of poise and purpose. Hamilton stamped each theme with solos full of warmth and grace' – Mike Hobart (Finnancial Times) reviewing an evening at the Club during Scott's January residency. The Scott Hamilton Quartet return to Dean Street for their annual Easter booking and is again set to delight his audiences with many of their favourites and items from his latest CDs.
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Sat-07-Apr (11:15pm):
Easter Jazz Workshop and Music Festival Jam Sessions at PizzaExpress – Presented by Bruce Barth
11:15PM UNTIL LATE
Bruce arrived on the New York jazz scene in 1988, and soon joined the great tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine; their musical collaboration spanned a decade. Thereafter, he joined the bands of Nat Adderley, and Vincent Herring’s quintet with Dave Douglas. In 1990, Bruce joined the Terence Blanchard Quintet; the band toured extensively, and also recorded six CDs, as well as several movie soundtracks including Spike Lee’s Malcolm X. These recordings showed off Barth's considerable gift for composition and arranging.
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Sun-08-Apr (6:30pm):
Scott Hamilton
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm
'A masterclass of poise and purpose. Hamilton stamped each theme with solos full of warmth and grace' – Mike Hobart (Finnancial Times) reviewing an evening at the Club during Scott's January residency. The Scott Hamilton Quartet return to Dean Street for their annual Easter booking and is again set to delight his audiences with many of their favourites and items from his latest CDs.
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Sun-08-Apr (11:15pm):
Easter Jazz Workshop and Music Festival Jam Sessions at PizzaExpress – Presented by Deborah Brown and Pete Churchill
11:15PM UNTIL LATE
£7 (Listeners) / Free entry for musicians with MU card and music students
Deborah Brown is one of the finest jazz vocalists in the business. Her magnificent voice and truly awesome technique have earned her a place as one of the greatest jazz singers of all time. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where she currently resides, Brown relocated to Europe for a period of 12 years during the 90's, where she was a teacher and mentor, while travelling worldwide on concert tours.
Pete Churchill has been working as a composer, pianist, singer and teacher for twenty years. Originally trained in Canada he has been based in England since 1985. He is a Professor of Jazz Studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London but his freelance work takes him all over the world - both as a performer and an educator.
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Mon-09-Apr (7:00pm):
Scott Hamilton
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
'A masterclass of poise and purpose. Hamilton stamped each theme with solos full of warmth and grace' – Mike Hobart (Finnancial Times) reviewing an evening at the Club during Scott's January residency. The Scott Hamilton Quartet return to Dean Street for their annual Easter booking and is again set to delight his audiences with many of their favourites and items from his latest CDs.
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Tue-10-Apr (7:00pm):
Jonathan Kreisberg Quartet
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
With a busy touring schedule and rave reviews from the press and peers, Jonathan is steadily becoming one of the most exciting new faces on the international Jazz scene. His Quartet will be on tour in support of the recent release of “Shadowless”. The respect for the tradition runs deep, but the compositions stretch the possibilities of form and the sounds challenge the possibilities of the "acoustic" jazz group. The result is a rhythmically deep and lyrically compelling journey.
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Wed-11-Apr (7:00pm):
Jonathan Kreisberg Quartet
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
With a busy touring schedule and rave reviews from the press and peers, Jonathan is steadily becoming one of the most exciting new faces on the international Jazz scene. His Quartet will be on tour in support of the recent release of “Shadowless”. The respect for the tradition runs deep, but the compositions stretch the possibilities of form and the sounds challenge the possibilities of the "acoustic" jazz group. The result is a rhythmically deep and lyrically compelling journey.
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Thu-12-Apr (7:00pm):
Becki Biggins with Malcolm Edmonstone and Special Guests: 'It Was a Very Good Year'
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Since her last ‘gig at PizzaExpress last April, Becki Biggins – an award winning singer and Grammy Nominated songwriter - has been surprisingly elusive. She’s not been on a long holiday (or in rehab…), but has instead worked on projects with writers Lili Reinisch and Joe Stilgoe, and had a third US No. 1 album with Paul (N-n-nineteen) Hardcastle.
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Fri-13-Apr (6:00pm):
White, Sherman, Franceschini Quartet
Show Time 7:30pm - 9:00pm / Doors Open 6:00pm
A versatile drummer, Lenny White is still best-known for being part of Chick Corea's Return To Forever in the 1970's. White was self-taught on drums and he largely started his career on top, playing regularly with Jackie McLean (1968) and recording "Bitches Brew" with Miles Davis in 1969. White was soon working with some of the who's who of jazz including Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, Gato Barbieri, Gil Evans, Stanley Clarke and Stan Getz among others.
Mark Sherman has appeared on some 130 CD’s and has worked with singers Jackie & Roy, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Ruth Brown, Jon Hendricks, Lena Horne; guitarists Larry Coryell, Rodney Jones, Joe Beck; saxophonists Tom Chapin and Mike Brecker; bassists Jay Leonhart and Lonnie Plaxico; pianists Kenny Kirkland and Mike Renzi; drummers Grady Tate and Ronnie Burrage and many more.
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Fri-13-Apr (10:00pm):
White, Sherman, Franceschini Quartet
Show Time 10:30pm - 12Midnight / Doors Open 10:00pm
A versatile drummer, Lenny White is still best-known for being part of Chick Corea's Return To Forever in the 1970's. White was self-taught on drums and he largely started his career on top, playing regularly with Jackie McLean (1968) and recording "Bitches Brew" with Miles Davis in 1969. White was soon working with some of the who's who of jazz including Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, Gato Barbieri, Gil Evans, Stanley Clarke and Stan Getz among others.
Mark Sherman has appeared on some 130 CD’s and has worked with singers Jackie & Roy, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Ruth Brown, Jon Hendricks, Lena Horne; guitarists Larry Coryell, Rodney Jones, Joe Beck; saxophonists Tom Chapin and Mike Brecker; bassists Jay Leonhart and Lonnie Plaxico; pianists Kenny Kirkland and Mike Renzi; drummers Grady Tate and Ronnie Burrage and many more.
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Sat-14-Apr (7:30pm):
Conexions/Flomotion presents: BJ Cole & In The Country
Show Time 9:00pm til Late / Doors Open 7:30pm
Conexions is a series of musical events and collaborations taking place in both the UK and Norway. Curated by BBC Radio 3’s Fiona Talkington and hosted by DJ and broadcaster Nick Luscombe, tonight’s show brings together unique performances from pioneering British pedal steel guitarist BJ Cole and critically acclaimed Norwegian piano trio In the Country.
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Sun-15-Apr (6:30pm):
Claudia Morris – Twelve O’Clock Tales
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm
West End singer and actress Claudia Morris is thrilling her audiences with her "beautifully rich and evocative voice". Claudia and her band of London's finest jazz musicians perform songs from her latest album "Twelve O’clock Tales". Claudia has been touring and playing in venues up and down the country and her album has been play listed on Jazz FM for the last 2 months.
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Mon-16-Apr (7:00pm):
Tineke Postma
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
With a fresh, clear sound and profoundly thoughtful compositions, Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma’s recordings and live performances have garnered countless awards and international acclaim. Following a series of sell-out performances internationally with Terri Lyne Carrington, James Genus and Dianne Reeves, Postma returns to London to perform from her 2011 release, The Dawn of Light, which features collaborations with Esperanza Spalding and Terri Lyne Carrington, and has been hailed “ingenious” by The Guardian.
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Tue-17-Apr (7:00pm):
Tineke Postma
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
With a fresh, clear sound and profoundly thoughtful compositions, Dutch saxophonist Tineke Postma’s recordings and live performances have garnered countless awards and international acclaim. Following a series of sell-out performances internationally with Terri Lyne Carrington, James Genus and Dianne Reeves, Postma returns to London to perform from her 2011 release, The Dawn of Light, which features collaborations with Esperanza Spalding and Terri Lyne Carrington, and has been hailed “ingenious” by The Guardian.
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Wed-18-Apr (7:00pm):
Jack Savoretti – Album Launch
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
After popular demand, Jack is back. Having sold out the PizzaExpress Dean Street Jazz Club on numerous occasions, Jack will be performing tracks from his third album to be released May this year. Having already released 'Knock Knock' and 'Hate & Love' feat. Sienna Miller from the recording sessions, this could be one of the last real opportunities to catch this rising star in such an intimate setting before he starts touring in June!
SOLD OUT Sorry this show is sold out. To join the waiting list for returns and cancellations click here.
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Thu-19-Apr (7:00pm):
Rudi Berger Trio
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Rudi Berger, the Viennese virtuosic violinist based in Brazil, returns to PizzaExpress following his last sell out concert with his trio featuring Brazilian guitarist Fabiano Chagas. Recognized for his unparalleled jazz violin approach and rare talent as a songwriter, Rudi Berger has regularly toured as a bandleader and guest artist throughout Europe, South America, Japan and the USA since 1990.
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Fri-20-Apr (7:30pm):
Acoustic Alchemy
Show Time 9:00pm / Doors Open 7:30pm
Its been a stellar year for Acoustic Alchemy .Their new album “Roseland” enjoying a top 3 position in the US Charts the single “Marrakesh” their first American No 1 for quite a few years, even the “Roseland” sleeve won an award .Couple that with dates in Dubai, Beijing Shang Hai, Shenzhen, Manila and Taipei and a short tour of Texas its about time they came “home” to Dean Street!!
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Sat-21-Apr (6:00pm):
Acoustic Alchemy
Show Time 7:30pm - 9:00pm / Door Open 6:00pm
Its been a stellar year for Acoustic Alchemy .Their new album “Roseland” enjoying a top 3 position in the US Charts the single “Marrakesh” their first American No 1 for quite a few years, even the “Roseland” sleeve won an award .Couple that with dates in Dubai, Beijing Shang Hai, Shenzhen, Manila and Taipei and a short tour of Texas its about time they came “home” to Dean Street!!
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Sat-21-Apr (10:00pm):
Acoustic Alchemy
Show Time 10:30pm - 12Midnight / Doors Open 10:00pm
Its been a stellar year for Acoustic Alchemy .Their new album “Roseland” enjoying a top 3 position in the US Charts the single “Marrakesh” their first American No 1 for quite a few years, even the “Roseland” sleeve won an award .Couple that with dates in Dubai, Beijing Shang Hai, Shenzhen, Manila and Taipei and a short tour of Texas its about time they came “home” to Dean Street!!
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Sun-22-Apr (6:30pm):
Acoustic Alchemy
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm
Its been a stellar year for Acoustic Alchemy .Their new album “Roseland” enjoying a top 3 position in the US Charts the single “Marrakesh” their first American No 1 for quite a few years, even the “Roseland” sleeve won an award .Couple that with dates in Dubai, Beijing Shang Hai, Shenzhen, Manila and Taipei and a short tour of Texas its about time they came “home” to Dean Street!!
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Mon-23-Apr (7:00pm):
Acoustic Alchemy
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Its been a stellar year for Acoustic Alchemy .Their new album “Roseland” enjoying a top 3 position in the US Charts the single “Marrakesh” their first American No 1 for quite a few years, even the “Roseland” sleeve won an award .Couple that with dates in Dubai, Beijing Shang Hai, Shenzhen, Manila and Taipei and a short tour of Texas its about time they came “home” to Dean Street!!
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Tue-24-Apr (7:00pm):
David Sanchez
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
“Sánchez makes solo statements of unmistakable originality, technical acumen and expressive power” – Chicago Tribune.
With four Grammy nominations under his belt and a Latin Grammy win for his 2004 album Coral, David Sánchez debuts his 8th album, Cultural Survival. The album features his mammoth Chamber Music America commission “La Leyenda del Cañaveral,” which is based on a poem by his sister Margarita, and refers to the travels of African people who worked on the sugar cane plantations throughout America and the Caribbean.
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Wed-25-Apr (7:00pm):
Barry Green Trio with the amazing Natalie Williams
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Natalie Williams: True artistry tends to sidestep the allure of celebrity in favour of championing itself as the sincere alternative; it’s behind the songs that tickle the emotions, whisper the deepest secrets and prove that the artist possesses a genius that’ll ensure they’re remembered as one of the shining lights of our era…“One of the UK’s hottest singers…she effortlessly moves from soul-diva to sensual and sophisticated jazz.” – Time Out.
The Barry Green Trio has established its self as the a favourite rhythm of some of the legendary names in Jazz such as the great altoist Charles McPherson and Jazz Diva Deborah Brown…“That Green possesses such wide ranging interests will surprise no-one who has caught him with the various band leaders to whose groups he contributes his sparkling but cogent piano work” – Chris Parker, Vortex.
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Thu-26-Apr (7:00pm):
Phil Pesket Trio with the amazing Natalie Williams
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Natalie Williams: True artistry tends to sidestep the allure of celebrity in favour of championing itself as the sincere alternative; it’s behind the songs that tickle the emotions, whisper the deepest secrets and prove that the artist possesses a genius that’ll ensure they’re remembered as one of the shining lights of our era…“One of the UK’s hottest singers…she effortlessly moves from soul-diva to sensual and sophisticated jazz.” – Time Out.
Phil Peskett (Piano) is one of the hottest young names on the London jazz scene, playing regularly with leading artists including Jim Mullen, Trudy Kerr, Stan Sulzmann and Steve Waterman.
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Fri-27-Apr (7:30pm):
Jon Regen
Show Time 9:00pm / Doors Open 7:30pm
“Revolution” is Jon Regen’s most accomplished album to date – Jazztimes.
**** Four Stars – Bloomberg
Regen has developed into a supremely accomplished pop artist. Think Harry Connick Jr. or maybe Billy Joel without the bombast – Philadelphia Inquirer.
New York-based singer, songwriter and pianist Jon Regen returns to PizzaExpress to celebrate his critically acclaimed new album “Revolution.” Featuring Andy Summers of The Police, Benmont Tench from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and renowned UK vocalist David McAlmont, the album melds humor, heartbreak, and masterful jazz/pop singing and songwriting.
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Sat-28-Apr (7:30pm):
Jon Regen
Show Time 9:00pm / Doors Open 7:30pm
“Revolution” is Jon Regen’s most accomplished album to date – Jazztimes.
**** Four Stars – Bloomberg
Regen has developed into a supremely accomplished pop artist. Think Harry Connick Jr. or maybe Billy Joel without the bombast – Philadelphia Inquirer.
New York-based singer, songwriter and pianist Jon Regen returns to PizzaExpress to celebrate his critically acclaimed new album “Revolution.” Featuring Andy Summers of The Police, Benmont Tench from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and renowned UK vocalist David McAlmont, the album melds humor, heartbreak, and masterful jazz/pop singing and songwriting.
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Sun-29-Apr (6:30pm):
Jon Regen
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm
“Revolution” is Jon Regen’s most accomplished album to date – Jazztimes.
**** Four Stars – Bloomberg
Regen has developed into a supremely accomplished pop artist. Think Harry Connick Jr. or maybe Billy Joel without the bombast – Philadelphia Inquirer.
New York-based singer, songwriter and pianist Jon Regen returns to PizzaExpress to celebrate his critically acclaimed new album “Revolution.” Featuring Andy Summers of The Police, Benmont Tench from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and renowned UK vocalist David McAlmont, the album melds humor, heartbreak, and masterful jazz/pop singing and songwriting.
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Mon-30-Apr (7:00pm):
The Rob Hughes Quintet
Show Time 8:30pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Come down and enjoy a night of great original music featuring the amazing talents of Roger Beaujolais on Vibraphone and Rob Hughes on Sax and Flute. Rick Laughlin on Piano; The rhythm section features Francesco Mendolia and Henrick Jensen on Double bass. Rob has been writing tracks for his new album which are to be recorded tonight at the gig!
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