The latest concerts announced for London's iconic jazz festival celebrate artists shaping the genre across generations, from South African vocal group The Joy and cult favourite Asha Puthli to Church of Sound's 10th anniversary celebration and the Take Five Showcase with David Kayode and Marlon Hibbert. |
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A rare UK performance from one of music's true originals. Across a career spanning five decades, Asha Puthli has forged a singular sound that moves between avant-garde jazz, soul, disco and Indian musical traditions. From her early collaboration with Ornette Coleman to cult albums including The Devil Is Loose and recent work with Gorillaz, her influence continues to resonate across generations. Joined by her band and special guests, she brings her pioneering catalogue to the stage. |
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South African vocal group The Joy return with rich vocal harmonies rooted in Zulu singing and contemporary song-writing. Performing original music, the quintet have developed a distinctive sound that has taken them from viral success to collaborations with Doja Cat and The Blessed Madonna.
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Two alumni of Serious' Take Five artist development programme present bold new work at the forefront of UK jazz. Saxophonist and composer David Kayode draws on Yoruba music, Afro-diasporic rhythms and contemporary jazz, while steelpan player Marlon Hibbert brings together jazz, calypso and Caribbean influences in a distinctive double bill shaped by original composition and improvisation.
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Church of Sound celebrates its 10th anniversary with a landmark performance exploring the reverberations of British jazz from 1965–1975. Honouring artists including Ian Carr, Stan Tracey, Mike Westbrook and Michael Garrick, the programme places their music alongside today's artists, revealing the enduring influence of one of British jazz's most adventurous eras.
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This year’s programme includes a reimagining of Haruki Murakami’s Tokyo jazz bar, a centenary celebration of John Coltrane, plus performances from Yasuaki Shimizu, Anouar Brahem and Maarja Nuut, with more to be announced.
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Sat 18 – Sun 19 Jul, Hall |
Pat Metheny returns with Side-Eye III+, his acclaimed project featuring pianist and keyboardist Chris Fishman, bassist Jermaine Paul and drummer Joe Dyson. Bringing established and emerging artists together, Side-Eye reflects Metheny's commitment to collaboration and to finding new directions for jazz.
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