What we’re about
London Loves Jazz is an open forum for jazz lovers, musicians and artists, jazz venues and promoters to share their love of jazz and live music in all its varied forms. Please note there is a one-off £5 contribution when you join the group. Membership to LLJ is free thereafter.
As a member of LLJ, you can start going to amazing gigs with likeminded people and find out about the wide range of jazz on offer across London, from young bands starting their career to iconic jazz musicians passing through town, including a well of London based artists dedicated to playing great music.
LLJ also plays a part in supporting jazz artists in London. If you are a jazz musician, artist, promoter or venue, you are welcome to list your gigs on the LLJ calendar.
Listing gigs on LJM is free, it gives your event great visibility to a large group of jazz lovers. In return we ask that you arrange for a clearly signposted reserved space for LJM members who attend your gig. This is to ensure that LJM members can gather and socialise together. Please ask me for more details about how to list and host your event on LJM.
So introduce yourself and share why you joined. And if you see a gig that you’d like to go to and it is not on the calendar, you can post a message on LLJ to see who’s interested in going. If there are a few, you can become an event host for the night.
By becoming a member you confirm that you have read, understood and agree with LLJ our group rules below.
Thanks, Ivy
LLJ GROUP RULES
LLJ is an inclusive group, we expect our members to feel safe when they attend events. Please be respectful and considerate.
When you sign to an event, it is your responsibility to purchase your own ticket for the performance, your own travel and pub expenses. Please only RSVP that you are attending an event, once you have bought a ticket for the performance.
It is your responsibility to find and arrive at the meeting place on time if you want to enjoy the gig with other LJM members. If you are late, please notify the event host. However it is up to the event host how long the group can wait for you.
Event hosts do not charge for organising and hosting events, they volunteer their time and energy to make everyone feel welcome. Please make it your responsibility too.
Please amend your RSVP to “not attending” if for any last minute reason you are unable to attend the event. It is important for the event host to have an accurate number of people attending the event, so they don’t have to wait unnecessarily.
Please contribute to our forum in any way you can, by sharing your ideas or making suggestions. Why not even organise an event once in a while? You have a choice to become a one-off or a regular 'event host'.
DISCLAIMER
LLJM events are free and community-driven.
LLJM members are a group of friends, not a business.
LLJM calendar offers different types of activities. Any LJM member may organize an event and you can too!
LLJM is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes. Any event details, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions to enable members to get together and have a great time. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "event leader". Each LLJM member is expected to arrange their own travel to and from the gig venue. Each LLJM member is responsible for their own safety and attendance, for meeting the group at the meeting location specified by the event host and at the time specified. Even hosts will not assume responsibility for anyone arriving late, getting lost, any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen.
Upcoming events
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The Pete Allen Jazz Band > > 4 November '25 @ Pizza Express | Soho <<
Dean Street Jazz Club, Pizza Express, Pizza Express, 10 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 3RD, GB# THE PETE ALLEN JAZZ BAND
ALBUM LAUNCH - New Orleans Wiggle - Jazz Magic
4th November 20:00 | £20 + £2 booking fee
PIZZA EXPRESS JAZZ CLUB (SOHO)
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The Pete Allen Jazz Band, one of Britain’s most enduring and accomplished traditional jazz ensembles, continues to delight audiences with its vibrant interpretations of New Orleans, classic, and mainstream jazz. Led by clarinettist and saxophonist Pete Allen - whose career spans over 46 years - the band is a living testament to the vitality and versatility of jazz.Pete Allen’s distinguished career includes representing England at the Sacramento Dixieland Jazz Jubilee, leading the Worldwide All Stars alongside Louis Armstrong alumni Barrett Deems and Jack Lesberg, and receiving Honorary Citizenship of New Orleans for his contribution to British music and tourism. With over 100 recordings to his name and a legacy of BBC broadcasts and European tours, Allen remains a central figure in UK jazz.
Their latest release, New Orleans Wiggle - Jazz Magic on the Upbeat Jazz label, has been praised for its eclecticism and musical excellence. As Barry Clare of Just Jazz noted, “The music is the very definition of the word ‘eclectic’ and the playing is of the highest order.
Pete Allen (clarinet, saxophone)
Roger Marks (trombone)
Chris Hodgkins (trumpet)
Trevor Whiting (clarinet, saxophone)
Jim Newton (drums)
Dave Hanratty (bass)
James Clemas (piano)
Max Brittain (banjo, guitar)
The current line-up features some of the finest musicians in British jazz:Max Brittain (banjo/guitar) – A seasoned performer with global touring credits, Max has played with Humphrey Lyttelton, Jamie Cullum, and American legends Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis.
Jim Newton (drums) – A versatile and sensitive drummer with a career spanning over six decades, known for his dynamic ensemble work and inventive solos.Roger Marks (trombone) – A lyrical and expressive player with deep roots in both traditional and mainstream jazz, founder of the Armada Jazz Band.
Trevor Whiting (clarinet/saxes) – Inspired by Sidney Bechet, Trevor brings decades of experience as a soloist and sideman, including work with Ken Colyer and the Big Chris Barber Band.
Chris Hodgkins (trumpet) – A respected performer, broadcaster, and advocate, Chris rejoined the band after 45 years, bringing his rich experience and lyrical trumpet style.
Andrew Clancy (piano) – A self-taught pianist with deep roots in Dixieland and swing, Andrew has played with many of the UK’s top jazz names and brings warmth and flair to the ensemble.
Andy Crowdy (double bass) – A versatile bassist with a global footprint, Currently with Joe Brown, Andy combines rhythmic drive with melodic finesse, drawing on influences from the Beatles to McLaughlin.Whether performing in concert halls, jazz clubs, or festivals, the Pete Allen Jazz Band offers audiences a masterclass in ensemble playing, improvisation, and the enduring joy of live jazz. Their performances are rich in history, humour, and heart - appealing to seasoned aficionados and curious newcomers alike.
To guarantee seating with the MeetUp group, members must confirm booking directly with Pizza Express and contact the event organiser through this app with any queries.
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Kim Cypher 'LIVE and Smiling' at Pizza Express Soho
Pizza Express, 10 Dean Street, London, GBHi, I am Kim Cypher, a professional saxophonist, vocalist and composer from Cheltenham. My brand new 'LIVE and Smiling' Album Tour is heading to Pizza Express Soho on Monday 10th November and I would absolutely love you to join me there!
The evening is all about sharing positive energy and happy vibes through music and audience connection. You can expect a lively mix of jazz, blues, Latin, swing and funky grooves - sure to leave you smiling!
If you would like to be part of this very special evening at one of London's top jazz venues, please book your ticket(s) for the show from the venue website (at the link below), drop me a message so I know how many will be attending and then, on the night there will be a table reserved for the 'Meetup Group' so you can all enjoy the evening together. I will come and say hello at some point during the evening.
Doors at 6.30pm. Food is available to order at the venue. The performance starts at 8.00pm.
Book your ticket(s) here - Kim Cypher | Pizza Express Live
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Jonny Liebeck Quintet – 2025 EFG London Jazz Festival @ Soul Mama
Soul Mama , 40 Celebration Ave, East Village London E20 1DB, LONDON, GBSoul Mama & EFG London Jazz Festival Present:
Jonny Liebeck Quintet
18 November , 8:00 PM
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“Jonny Liebeck – pianist, organist, composer, bandleader – is a jazz musician who dares to do things differently. His range of influences is probably unique. There is almost certainly no other musician on the London music scene (as lively, diverse, and open to new ideas as it is), who has found such instinctively musical ways to combine jazz and electronic dance music. It is almost as if he is creating a new art form.“ Sebastian Scotney, London Jazz NewsWest London born pianist and composer, Jonny Liebeck, brings his Quintet to Soul Mama where they will perform Jonny’s original compositions from his latest EP ‘Influences’, as well as previous albums ‘The Next Chapter’ and ‘Mellow Mind’ & some new unreleased material.
Drawing from his roots in classical and jazz music, Jonny’s sound is also heavily influenced by electronic dance music genres such as Jungle, Breakbeat & House, and he blends these influences together in his writing, creating a very interesting and unique sound.
Expect a fusion of soulful jazz harmony, luscious sound textures, lyrical guitar melodies, groovy basslines and intricate breakbeats.
Join us for a wonderful evening of eclectic original music from rising jazz pianist and composer Jonny Liebeck. He will be performing his new ‘Influences’ EP released in January 2025, featuring compositions inspired by contemporary jazz and electronic dance music genres such as Jungle, Breakbeat and Deep House.
There will also be a few tunes from his albums ‘The Next Chapter’ and ‘Mellow Mind’ expect a fusion of soulful jazz harmony, luscious sound textures, lyrical guitar & sax melodies, groovy basslines and intricate breakbeats.
Jonny Liebeck
Born and raised in West London, Jonny started his musical life playing the Church Organ at Mass every Sunday from the age of 13. During his late teen years, although progressing rapidly as an organist, Jonny started teaching himself jazz piano.A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music & Trinity Laban, Jonny gigs all over London and has performed at many London venues including the Southbank Centre, Royal Albert Hall, Pizza Express Live, 606 Club, 91 Living Room, Rich Mix, Toulouse Lautrec, Bush Hall & Jazz Cafe Posk. In 2019, he played keyboards for Mica Paris at The Round Chapel, Clapton and performed with Cuban jazz violinist Omar Puente at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
An active composer, Jonny has just released his new Influences EP, featuring 6 new compositions with his band. This is a follow-up to his 2nd album ‘The Next Chapter‘ released in 2023, as well as his debut album Mellow Mind & 2 EP’s ‘A Message Through Sound‘ and ‘New Days & Past Times‘.
Drawing from his roots in classical and jazz music, Jonny’s sound is also heavily influenced by genres such as Jazz Funk, House, Jungle & Breakbeat, and he blends these influences together in his writing, creating a very interesting and unique sound.
LINE-UP:
Piano/Keyboard – Jonny Liebeck
Alto Saxophone – Donovan Haffner
Electric Guitar – Owen Snider
Double/Electric Bass – Ezekiel Ajie
Drums – Andrew McLeanWATCH 'HOUSE IN 7/4' ON YOUTUBE
Note: For a reserved table with the London Loves Jazz MeetUp group bookings must be confirmed by bookings in advance of the gig directly with the venue. For a comprehensive list of jazz gigs subscribe to Jazz London Live which lists over 5,000 gigs annually in 250 venues.
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