2-may-26
Wedneday 20th May
Ian performs songs from his album What’s New with Iain Ballamy (tenor sax) and Jamie Safir (piano).
Fresh arrangements of songs of love and hope — from the album's title song to Bernstein’s Some Other Time as well as the Bacharach/David classics Alfie and You’ll Never Get To Heaven alongside works by Legrand, Jobim and Ellington.
Tickets:
cornexchangenew.com/events/jamie-safir-and-ian-shaw
15-apr-26
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Continuing the series of Saturday brunch shows in which Ian is up-close and personal with luminaries from the UK music scene.
In June, Ian welcomes two great pillars of British Jazz — celebrated saxophonist Art Themen and legendary bassist Dave Green — to talk about their rich history.
Expect live performance, conversation and Q&A.
2-may-26
Saturday 19th September
Two shows, 5.30pm and 8.30pm
Book early for Ian returns to Ronnie Scott’s where he presents two special shows reimagining the songs of David Bowie and Joni Mitchell.
Ian is joined by guitarist David Preston alongside his regular trio.
Tickets:
www.ronniescotts.co.uk
Sat 16 May 26
Hampstead Jazz Club, Duke of Hamilton, 23-25 New End, NW3 1JD
Wed 20 May 26
Newbury Spring Festival
Fri 22 May 26
Leeds Jazz Festival, Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall, Leeds LS2 9JS
Sat 06 June 26
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Soho, London - Songs & Stories - 11 doors for 12:30 show
Thu 11 June 26
Cuckfield Music Festival, Holy Trinity Church, Church St, Cuckfield, West Sussex RH17 5JZ
9-mar-26
Ian discusses his latest album, sharing his deep connection to the songs of Stephen Sondheim.
13-jan-26
Ian brings the genius of Stephen Sondheim to life in a series of performances of Stephensong. 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
Leeds Jazz Festival
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Bishop’s Court Farm, Dorchester-on-Thames
www.bishopscourtfarm.com
28-nov-25
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.
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
download and stream
Sat 16 May 26
Hampstead Jazz Club, Duke of Hamilton, 23-25 New End, NW3 1JD
Wed 20 May 26
Newbury Spring Festival
Fri 22 May 26
Leeds Jazz Festival, Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall, Leeds LS2 9JS
Sat 06 June 26
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Soho, London - Songs & Stories - 11 doors for 12:30 show
Thu 11 June 26
Cuckfield Music Festival, Holy Trinity Church, Church St, Cuckfield, West Sussex RH17 5JZ
“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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