EFG London Jazz Festival reveals programme for The Jazz Social.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The New Pop-Up Venue in Central London Launches Monday, 11 November And Will Be Open Throughout The Festival. Press release attached.
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EFG London Jazz Festival Reveals Programme For The Jazz Social
The New Pop-Up Venue in Central London Launches Monday, 11 November And Open Throughout The Festival
EFG London Jazz Festival 15-24 November 2024
Full Schedule Of The Jazz Social Available Here
https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/thejazzsocial
For the first time in its history, this November EFG London Jazz Festival presents The Jazz Social. A new home for music lovers and locals alike with intimate live performances, artist signings, a pop-up record store and family events alongside live radio broadcasts and more! Located a stone’s throw away from the Barbican centre, it will be the neighbourhood’s go-to spot for two weeks, ideal for lunch breaks, after-work drinks and a vibrant social hub for festival-goers.
Opening pre-festival on Monday, 11 November, the pop-up venue in the heart of the city will transform into a lively space with an electric atmosphere. Expect a jazz cafe and bar, where you can enjoy beers brewed specially for the Festival and signature cocktails, and grab exclusive festival merchandise.
The Jazz Social is designed to foster a sense of community among festival attendees and local audiences; this destination space invites everyone to unwind and socialise in the Festival’s spirit of inclusivity and celebration. From intimate pre-concert conversations to lively discussions over drinks, The Jazz Social will create an atmosphere that encourages meaningful connections among artists, fans and industry professionals.
The in-store record shop is powered by The Official Blue Note Records Pop-Up Store, re-locating to The Jazz Social and now in its 5th year of operation during EFG London Jazz Festival. The iconic jazz label celebrates its 85th anniversary this year, and they will boast one of the finest new jazz vinyl collections in the UK to browse and purchase at The Jazz Social, plus they’ll have exclusive offers, unique label clothing, and much more. The label’s exciting pop-up media partner is Everything Jazz, the online destination which brings together jazz music and culture.
The evenings will get underway with DJ sets with the likes of Tony Higgins (Japanese Jazz on Vinyl), Ceylan Göksel (My Analogue Journal) and Zak Hawkins (Rough Trade).
As part of the Festival’s programming, there will be an exciting lineup of live performances and events at The Jazz Social. From FREE performances with the likes of Roberto Fonseca, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Ashaine White to ticketed live performances from artists such as Bill Laurance in Session (solo), Lau Noah, Sissoko, Segal, Parisien and Peirani “Les Égarés” and Maya Delilah. One Jazz and Audio Gold present their popular night On The Corner on Thursday, 21 Nov - playing jazz on vinyl on an incredible vintage sound system and with live music from Big Massive and DJ sets from Chris Philips, Jez Nelson and Robin Brunson. SuperOrganic will celebrate their 2nd Anniversary in a specially curated event on Saturday, 23 Nov. Alongside this, The Jazz Social will be a place for exciting surprises throughout the Festival - think signings with major stars of the EFG London Jazz Festival and visits from globally renowned artists.
Live radio broadcasts from Jazz FM and One Jazz will bring the energy of the space to audiences across the country and beyond. Jazz FM will broadcast three live daytime shows across the opening weekend of the Festival - featuring Danielle Perry, Nigel Williams and Tony Minvielle - with star guests and performances appearing throughout. One Jazz and Serious have partnered with two of London’s foremost music education organisations to present lunchtime concerts. LCCM will present the LCCM Gospel and RnB Singers on 12 Nov and Vera Bohl and the Lunar Collective on Tuesday, 19 November. Guildhall School of Music & Drama, one of the world’s top performing arts institutions and a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists, presents a series of lunchtime concerts featuring outstanding musicians from the School alongside high-profile guest artists: Lucy Joy and Thomas Sladden on Wednesday, 13 November, followed by Lior Solomons-Wise and George Johnson on Thursday, 14 November.
The youngest fans can also get involved with family-friendly activities at The Jazz Social. Becoming Brave with Jennie Cashman Wilson on Sunday, 17 November is a storytelling and theatre-based workshop suitable for children aged 4-8. Baby Jazz Club will be a relaxed and welcoming space for babies and their adults to explore Jazz music with Sahra Gure on Saturday, 23 November and Ni Maxine on Sunday, 24 November.
There will be more additions to the programme coming, please head to the website or follow on instagram to stay up to date.
https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/thejazzsocial
https://www.instagram.com/londonjazzfest/
Serious and the EFG London Jazz Festival extend their gratitude to all of the sponsors and partners who play a crucial role in bringing The Jazz Social to life. Special thanks to partners Culture Mile and Brookfield Properties, whose valued support has made The Jazz Social possible. With further thanks to Blue Note Records and Everything Jazz for their continued support, as well as bar partners Thienot for their exceptional champagne and wines, Pink Pepper Gin for their gin offerings, and Goodrays for providing natural CBD drinks. The Festival also appreciates its partnership with Guildhall School and LCCM, and Audio Gold for their beautiful sound system and DJ equipment. EFG London Jazz Festival is excited to have Jazz FM broadcasting live from the venue and for hosting their Yamaha piano raffle, as well as to One Jazz for their live broadcasts. Last but not least, special thanks to John Henrys for providing the backline and stage.
The UK’s biggest celebration of jazz music, EFG London Jazz Festival, is just around the corner. For 10 days in November, hundreds of the best jazz musicians in the world flock to the capital to perform at a whole host of venues across the city. From esteemed concert halls to grassroot venues, and global icons through to emerging young musicians, EFG London Jazz Festival shines a light on, and celebrates, the wide and diverse world of jazz and beyond.
The Jazz Social Programme at EFG London Jazz Festival
Tuesday, 12 Nov - 13:00 - Lunchtime concert: LCCM Gospel and RnB singers concert
Tuesday, 12 Nov - 19:30 - Sissoko, Segal, Parisien and Peirani “Les Égarés”
Wednesday, 13 Nov - One Jazz live radio broadcast
Wednesday, 13 Nov - 13:00 - Guildhall School lunchtime concert: Lucy Joy & Thomas Sladden
Thursday, 14, Nov - One Jazz live radio broadcast
Thursday, 14 Nov - 13:00 - Guildhall School lunchtime concert: Lior Solomons-Wise & George Johnson and Sam Plackett Duo
Friday, 15, Nov - Jazz FM live radio broadcast with Danielle Perry, featuring guests
Zara McFarlane, Carmen Lundy and Mark Kavuma
Saturday, 16, Nov - Jazz FM live radio broadcast with Nigel Williams, featuring guests
Blue Lab Beats and Tigran Hamasyan
Saturday, 16 Nov - 19:30 - Maya Delilah
Sunday, 17, Nov - Jazz FM live radio broadcast with Tony Minivielle, featuring Matters Unknown
Sunday, 17 Nov - Family event: Becoming Brave - Jennie Cashman Wilson (two sessions)
Tuesday, 19 Nov - 13:00 - Lunchtime concert: LCCM present Vera Bohl and the Lunar Collective
Tuesday, 19 Nov - 18:30 - Roberto Fonseca
Tuesday, 19 Nov - 19:30 - Japanese Jazz Vinyl Selection with Tony Higgins
Wednesday, 20 Nov - 13:00 - Lunchtime concert: Ashaine White
Thursday, 21 Nov - One Jazz Live Broadcast
Thursday, 21 Nov - 13:00 - Lunchtime concert: Big Massive
Thursday, 21 Nov - On The Corner
Friday, 22, Nov - One Jazz live radio broadcast
Friday, 22 Nov -13:00 - Lunchtime concert: Rob Luft
Friday, 22 Nov - 19:30 - Bill Laurance
Saturday, 23 Nov - Family event: Baby Jazz Club w/ Sahra Gure
Saturday, 23 Nov - 17:00 - Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Saturday, 23 Nov - 19:30 - SuperOrganic 2nd Anniversary
Sunday, 24 Nov - Family event: Baby Jazz Club w/ Ni Maxine
Sunday, 24 Nov - 19:30 - Lau Noah
Praise for EFG London Jazz Festival 2023
“Outstanding” - The Times, ★★★★
“It’s a delight to be caught up in it, swept up in a wave with the simple pleasure of synchrony, community and great music” - The Guardian, ★★★★★
“The world’s coolest.” - Evening Standard, ★★★★★
“The character of a main festival and several mini-festivals rolled into one” - The Arts Desk, ★★★★
“From jazz icons to exciting new talent and virtuosos to boundary breakers, this London event has it all” - Evening Standard
“A stellar line-up of both established jazz virtuosos and a cadre of emerging stars on the horizon” - Notion
“You’d be a fool to miss” - The Quietus
“International in outlook but with strong local roots, the festival provides a snapshot of current jazz as well as a showcase for homegrown talent” - Financial Times
“Not to missed by jazz-heads” - Time Out
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