Ian brings the genius of Stephen Sondheim to life with his signature blend of emotional depth, wit, and vocal virtuosity. Reimagining Sondheim’s iconic songs through a jazz lens, he infuses them with fresh nuance while honouring their melodic, emotional and theatrical brilliance. With acclaimed pianist Barry Green.
“Musically, lyrically, creatively, on every count this is a remarkable album – a standout entry in Shaw's formidable body of work.” Peter Quinn, Jazzwise
Stephensong is out now on CD and digital.
2-nov-25
25 Jan – 2 Feb 2026
PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Dean Street, Soho
Ian Shaw returns to the stage at Dean Street. Don't miss this unique season of dazzling collaborations from the international world of jazz, soul, pop, film, song-writing — plus the much-loved “Pianobar”. Book early to avoid disappointment.
With Claire Martin, Iain Ballamy, Jamie Safir, Natalie Williams, Guy Barker, Georgia Mancio, Vanessa Haynes, Carol Grimes, Enzo Zirilli, Elaine Delmar, Tony Kofi, Janie Dee, and more.
Sat 06 December 25
Guildford Institute, Ward Street, Guildford GU1 4LH
Sun 14 December 25
The Exchange, Twickenham TW1 1BE
Thu 18 December 25
Crazy Coqs, Brasserie Zedel, Piccadilly, London - 7pm and 9.15pm
Wed 31 December 25
The Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston, London N16
Wed 14 January 26
The Anchor Inn, Stoke by Nayland (SOLD OUT)
6-nov-25
Stephen Sondheim's stirring anthem of vulnerability and connection. A haunting preview of Ian's new album Stephensong - Ian Shaw Sings Stephen Sondheim, released on 28 November.
Being Alive is out now
download and stream
17-oct-25
Ian's new single – one of Stephen Sondheim's most delicate and introspective songs, originally written for the 1966 musical Evening Primrose.
Taken from Ian's new album Stephensong - Ian Shaw Sings Stephen Sondheim, released on 28 November.
I Remember is out now to download and stream.
Sat 06 December 25
Guildford Institute, Ward Street, Guildford GU1 4LH
Sun 14 December 25
The Exchange, Twickenham TW1 1BE
Thu 18 December 25
Crazy Coqs, Brasserie Zedel, Piccadilly, London - 7pm and 9.15pm
Wed 31 December 25
The Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston, London N16
Wed 14 January 26
The Anchor Inn, Stoke by Nayland (SOLD OUT)
“a celebration of all that is good about Ian Shaw. He moves from the ebullient to the reflective as he uses his vocal and lyrical craft to bring to life a typical Greek Street Friday.”
★★★★ Get Ready To Rock
“This fantastic quartet brings Strayhorn and Ellington tunes to life on this superb live album.” The Billy Strayhorn Foundation
“this is one of Shaw's very best records... [he's] in his element, corresponding intimately on the stand with saxophonist Tony Kofi”
★★★★ Marbank
From The Theory Of Joy (Harmonia Mundi/Jazz Village), release February 2016. Please consider making a donation to refugee aid – all info below video.
Ian has been appointed Patron of Refugee Support, an organisation providing direct help to refugees within Europe, focusing on delivering aid with dignity.
Read more at www.refugeesupporteu.com
The Phone Credit Group provides refugee children with vital support. Ian talks to Paula Erol of The Phone Credit Group and Tess Berry-Hart of Calais Action about this fundraising initiative. Listen to the podcast to find out how you can help.
As many of you know, I have been working for a year now as a volunteer at the unofficial refugee camp – known as the jungle…
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