Adrian Cox & Giacomo Smith, Clarinet Summit, De Beauvoir Jazz Fest 11.07.2026

Please join me at the Clarinet Summit with Adrian Fox, Giacomo Smith and Friends, as part of De Beauvoir Jazz Festival 2026.

Renowned for his deep connection to the early jazz tradition, Adrian fox co-leads the Clarinet Summit with Giacomo Smith. Adrian is a leading exponent of the New Orleans clarinet and has an unrivalled feel for the music he plays. In 2018, Adrian was the clarinet choice alongside Giacomo Smith with Wynton Marsalis at the Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra for the Benny Goodman celebrations, both in London and New York.

Giacomo is an accomplished jazz clarinettist, saxophonist, and composer known for his distinctive sound and mastery of both traditional and contemporary jazz styles. He has performed with Bireli Lagrene, China Moses, Stephen Riley, Soweto Kinch, Guy Barker, Julian Bliss and many others. His versatility allows him to seamlessly blend the virtuosic techniques of earlier jazz traditions with modern sensibilities, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and forward-looking.

The De Beauvoir Jazz Festival 2026 runs on 10 and 11 July. It is a not-for-profit independent festival by local residents untied by their passion for music and community, for those in the neighbourhood and beyond.

De Beauvoir Town is a little gem of neighbourhood in the London Borough of Hackney, with a thriving diverse and inspiring community.

Tickets: General admission £18, concessions £16.
https://www.debeauvoirjazzfestival.co.uk/en/2026

When?
Saturday 11 July, 18.45-20.30 BST. We can meet around 18.00 for a chat before the show. For those interested we can go to the after show party at the nearby Mildmay Club.

Where?
St Peter's Church, Northchurch Terrace, De Beauvoir Town, London N1 4DA