The Classic Album Playback returns LIVE to London

Hosted by Claire Martin and Ian Shaw

Author: Izzie GardnerPublished 24th Jul 2023
Last updated 9th Aug 2023

Our Classic Album Playback series in partnership with the Hampstead Jazz Club is back! And you have the chance to be with us in the audience.

Hosted by jazz legends Claire Martin and Ian Shaw, the series features special guests discussing and playing music from some of their favourite LP’s – and it’s all recorded for broadcast on Jazz FM.

The series takes place over four dates in August at Pizza Express Soho, Pizza Express Holborn and Hampstead Jazz Club:

Monday 21st August

Pianist Alex Wilson plays Monty Alexander’s Yard Movement

Pizza Express Soho on Dean Street (please note change in venue from Pizza Express Holborn. Previous tickets purchased for this venue will be honoured)

Tickets available here

Wednesday 23rd August

Singer Vanessa Haynes celebrates Aretha Franklin’s I Never Loved A Man, The Way I Love You album

Hampstead Jazz Club

Tickets available here

Tuesday 29th August

Scottish funk band Mama Terra recreate songs from the classic Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock

Pizza Express Holborn

Tickets available here

Wednesday 30th August

Guitarist Nigel Price plays Wynton Kelly Trio with Wes Montgomery’s Smokin’ At The Half Note

Hampstead Jazz Club

Tickets available here

Get your tickets for the series here