EFG London Jazz Festival

Thu 21 Nov 2019, 20:00

A UK exclusive performance of his critically acclaimed new album Free, as part of this year's EFG London Jazz Festival.

Sun 17 Nov 2019, 19:30

A true icon of modern music, the multi-talented jazz musician returns to London to perform music from across his career.

Sun 17 Nov 2019, 16:00

Be the first to see the future stars of British jazz – music development and performance collective Tomorrow’s Warriors jam in the Barbican Foyers as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.

Sun 17 Nov 2019, 16:00

This new feature film is an impressionistic portrait of the pioneering cornetist Buddy Bolden, sometimes credited as the “father” of jazz.

Sat 16 Nov 2019, 19:30

Jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant redefines the Great American Songbook as she performs selections from her newest release The Window with pianist Sullivan Fortner.

Sat 16 Nov 2019, 17:20

Discover the new sounds of the burgeoning Italian jazz scene as I-Jazz brings together O-Janà and Hobby Horse

Sat 16 Nov 2019, 16:30

The story of the North Carolina trio who refashioned a nineteenth-century musical style for twenty-first century listeners.

Sat 16 Nov 2019, 14:00

Miles Davis’ life and music are given a fascinating re-telling in this new documentary from director Stanley Nelson (The Black Panthers – Vanguard of the Revolution).

Fri 15 Nov 2019, 20:30

Pianist and composer Nik Bärtsch collaborates with visual artist Sophie Clements to explore the interplay of light, water and sound in a new audio-visual piece.

Sat 12 Oct 2019 –Sat 4 Jan 2020

A warm and intimate series of portraits marking the 60th anniversary of London’s legendary jazz club and the publication of a new book.

Sun 25 Nov 2018, 19:30

EFG London Jazz Festival will be finishing in style as effervescent South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim performs alongside long-time band Ekaya and special guest trumpeter Keyon Harrold.

Sun 25 Nov 2018, 16:00

This documentary tells the little-known story of how the US used jazz as a Cold War secret weapon.

Sun 25 Nov 2018, 14:00

Jazz from the north – five bands and artists chosen from the fertile musical territory that includes Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

Sat 24 Nov 2018, 20:30

A genre-smashing collaboration between artists from the London jazz scene and LSO musicians.

Sat 24 Nov 2018, 19:30

The supremely gifted bassist and composer Avishai Cohen celebrates the tenth anniversary of the release of his milestone recording Gently Disturbed, in an exclusive UK performance.

Sat 24 Nov 2018, 17:00

The Next Generation Takes Over programme gives audiences a first chance to hear the rising stars of tomorrow.

Sat 24 Nov 2018, 14:00

A double bill that probes two breakthrough moments in the story of British jazz – and reflects a much wider picture of cultural shift.

Fri 23 Nov 2018, 19:30

The EFG London Jazz Festival has seen many memorable nights featuring some of the great names in Latin jazz – and it’s today’s generation that is featured in this spectacular concert.

Mon 19 Nov 2018, 19:30

Free jazz pioneer and civil rights activist Archie Shepp presents a new project with contributions from Amina Claudine Myers and Carleen Anderson.

Sun 18 Nov 2018, 19:30

Bobby McFerrin performs his spontaneously composed choral piece Circlesongs with members of his group Voicestra, augmented by a 12-piece a cappella choir – and sometimes by the whole audience.