Join the multi award-winning UK jazz ensemble Empirical for the launch of their second release on Whirlwind Recordings, their forebodingly titled eighth album Like Lambs: To The Slaughter.
A foundational voice of Brazilian music and a pioneer of the Clube de Esquina movement that emerged from Minas Gerais in the 1970s alongside Milton Nascimento and Lô Borges, Toninho Horta helped define a harmonic language that reshaped MPB and continues to influence generations of jazz musicians worldwide.
KPJO is a handpicked, project-based ensemble, made up of the UK’s finest jazz and big band musicians, alongside rising-star young artists. Kings Place Jazz Orchestra is more than a new resident ensemble – it’s a bold statement of artistic ambition.
Scottish saxophonist Matt Carmichael brings his acclaimed blend of folk‑infused jazz to the Kings Place Jazz Orchestra, showcasing the emotive, melodic writing that has marked him as one of the UK’s most exciting young voices.
KOSMONAUCI- an electrifying young Polish quartet with a jazz background that draws on hip-hop, drum & bass and improvisation in its musical language. The instrumentation, which includes saxophone, bass,vibraphone and drums, creates the group’s unique style, balancing emotional melodies with polyrhythmic structures. This concert will transport the audience through galaxies of musical discovery - a journey worthy of their name (Cosmonauts).
Join Artist-in-Residence Renell Shaw for the world premiere of Remember Us Tomorrow, the third and final chapter of his acclaimed work The Windrush Suite.
Rory Ingham brings his all-star band Trombone Assembly to Kings Place to celebrate their long-awaited debut album. Showcasing five of the UK’s finest trombonists alongside a world-class rhythm section, the ensemble reimagines classics like Stardust and Cherokee alongside original works inspired by jazz greats. Expect velvet tones, swinging grooves, and 'effortlessly virtuosic' (Jazzwise) trombone playing throughout.
Multi-award winning guitarist, Martin Taylor MBE, returns to the stage with his brand-new solo show 'Standards', celebrating the golden age of jazz through new arrangements of classic tunes from the Great American Songbook. Audiences can expect an evening of breathtaking musicianship, rich harmonies, and stories that transport you behind the music—from smoky jazz clubs to concert halls around the world.
The London Piano Festival 2026 closes with a solo performance from Bill Laurance, a pianist and composer whose work moves freely between jazz, classical and contemporary music.
The London premiere of Flight Pass, a bold new piano-trio commission from Fergus McCreadie, commissioned by Chamber Music Scotland and Kings Place for the EFG London Jazz Festival. Known for his electrifying mix of jazz and Scottish folk, McCreadie now brings that sound into a fresh chamber setting for a one-off performance bursting with colour and storytelling.
DREAMSCAPES return with a brand new set of music, being recorded live for their next release. Performed in the round, expect an immersive evening of ambient soundscapes and textures.
New London jazz supergroup Beyond Category joins forces with Brooklyn hip-hop icon Jeru the Damaja to celebrate the legacy of the great Duke Ellington with this ground breaking album launch show. Taking Ellington’s melodic swing and powerful words as their inspiration, this unique ensemble break down the boundaries between swing, hip-hop and spoken word.
Zied Zouari and Imed Alibi unite as Duo Safar for an intimate musical journey at Kings Place, blending Arabic classical traditions, jazz and Mediterranean rhythms. Virtuosic violin, intricate percussion and refined improvisation create a deeply expressive performance rooted in North African and Mediterranean musical heritage.
American trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire is one of the most important jazz musicians of his generation, recognized for the emotional impact of his playing and the originality of his music. Following a Grammynomination in 2025 for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, he returns to London with his quartet and a new, yet-to-be-released album.
Palestinian composer and viola soloist Samer Rashed returns to London with Strings of the Levant, blending Arabic maqam, Sahara-inspired rhythms and jazz improvisation. Featuring eight original works, the project explores identity and cultural dialogue through cinematic, emotionally rich performances rooted in Levantine musical traditions.
Indian classical and British grit meet Norwegian soundscapes in a dynamic collaboration between Patrick Shaw-Iversen (contrabass flute and concert flutes), Harpreet Bansal (Indian classical violin), and Shri Sriram (electric bass and tablas).
Emma Rawicz’s Cloudwalker delivers fearless, spontaneous improvisation with a bold, international quartet. A unique blend of Nordic jazz, classical harmony, rock, and Brazilian grooves, it promises thrilling, uncharted soundscapes and a stellar sense of play.
An exclusive concert celebrating the release of the critically acclaimed album Vital Spark (The Music of Kenny Wheeler), featuring the legendary Dave Holland, Norma Winstone MBE and The London Vocal Project.
For this special London Jazz Festival performance, the Jonny Mansfield Quartet celebrates the release of Wide Step, their new album on Resonant Postcards. Mansfield's blend of groove, lyricism and collective improvisation meets the dynamic interplay of Will Barry, Will Sach and Luke McCarthy, with special guest Emmanuel Michael adding his distinctive sound to the mix.