John Etheridge and Friends

John Etheridge, a legendary guitarist, is set to grace the stage of the PizzaExpress Jazz Club for the 20th time in September. This annual event has become a highly anticipated tradition, drawing in fans from all over the world. Known for his exceptional talent and versatility, Etheridge has established himself as one of the most influential guitarists in the music industry. As a musician with a career spanning five decades, his line-up promises to be an eclectic mix, showcasing his long-term and most inspiring collaborations.

"Etheridge is the  golden thread running so many projects of the last 50 years" Jazzwise Magazine 

John Etheridge, who rightly enjoys a glowing reputation throughout the jazz world and beyond and has been described by Pat Metheny as, "One of the best guitarists" is back with his season at the PizzaExpress. Throughout his career, he has played in widely eclectic contexts, working with everyone from Yehudi Menuhin to Hawkwind, Stephane Grappelli to Soft Machine, Nigel Kennedy to Andy Summers... All the time bringing his own personality to every situation.

''There's never a moment's doubt about his awesome authority whenever he touches a guitar.''  - The Guardian

''Wonderfully personal and mind-bogglingly varied'' - Glasgow Herald

John Etheridge and The Soft Machine

PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

£28.00

Wednesday 4th September Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm

Experience the enduring legacy of The Soft Machine, a band that has defied time and reinvented itself since its inception in 1967. With 56 years of groundbreaking innovation,...

John Etheridge’s Zappatistas

PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

£25.00

Thursday 5th September Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm

John brings this long established and hugely popular band to the PizzaExpress for a rare London appearance. Gigs by this band are uncommon and each one is a riotous...

John Etheridge and Art Themen Quartet

PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

£25.00

Friday 6th September Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm

Art Themen is like a towering redwood tree in the British Jazz scene, firmly rooted and standing tall. Just like how a redwood tree is treasured and admired for its longevity and...

John Etheridge & Vimala Rowe Quartet

PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

£25.00

Saturday 7th September Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:30pm

John Etheridge and Vimala Rowe scored a resounding critical success with their album ‘Out of the Sky’, which was in the Top Ten Critic’s lists for 2016 in both...