EFG London Jazz Festival
FRIDAY 13TH: IMAANI & SPECIAL GUEST POLLY GIBBONS
Vocal-led soul/groove band £25 :: 9pm
The 606 presents Imaani, a member of the iconic jazz funk band Incognito for almost two decades and her Special Guest, the sensational jazz/R&B vocalist Polly Gibbons. “The magnificent vocals of Imaani” DJ Times; "[Gibbons] A truly exceptional…talent” Jazzwise
SATURDAY 14TH: PETER KING MEMORIAL SAX SUMMIT FT. MORNINGTON LOCKETT TOMMASO STARACE, KAREN SHARP & DENYS BAPTISTE WITH THE ROB BARRON TRIO
Sax-led modern jazz £25 :: 9pm
Named in honour of the late Peter King, we present a breathtaking 4-sax front line featuring Mornington Lockett, Tommaso Starace, Karen Sharp & Denys Baptiste, accompanied by pianist Rob Barron and his Trio. “Lockett…tremendous fluency and drive” Evening Standard
SUNDAY 15TH LUNCH: WORLD HEART BEAT MUSIC ACADEMY AND THE JULIAN JOSEPH ACADEMY
Modern/contemporary jazz £16 :: 1:30pm
The 606 Club has always looked to the future generations of musicians and this afternoon we welcome two highly regarded institutions, World Heart Beat and the Julian Joseph Jazz Academy who will be jointly presenting their programme “Together We Go Forward”.
SUNDAY 15TH: SANDRA-MAE LUX
Vocal-led jazz & standards £21 :: 8pm
Described as a "Canadian jazz legend" by Petroc Trelawny (BBC Radio 3) and picked by Jazzwise for their 2026 "Shape of Jazz to Come" list, singer, songwriter & saxophonist Sandra-Mae Lux plays music from her acclaimed album “Seasons in Jazz”.
MONDAY 16TH: DIARRA WALCOTT-IVANHOE
Piano-led modern/contemporary jazz £19 :: 8pm
With a rich and diverse musical upbringing, up-and-coming London pianist Diarra Walcott-Ivanhoe’s influences include Jazz, Soul, Reggae, Calypso and Soca. Diarra & his band debut a new suite of through-composed music for this show! “impressive pianist Walcott-Ivanhoe …inspired” Jazz Mann
TUESDAY 17TH: JACKSON MATHOD
Trumpet-led jazz/trip-hop £20 :: 8pm
Trumpet player/singer Jackson Mathod’s CV includes work with UK jazz great Julian Joseph & rap legend Stormzy. With tracks heard on BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing & Jazz FM this show features music from his new album “Mirage”. “...compelling…masterful” Vibe Rating
WEDNESDAY 18TH: A NIGHT OF BRAZILIAN DELIGHTS WITH SAMARA FT LIGIA CABRAL
Vocal/flute-led Brazilian jazz :: £20 :: 8pm
Celebrate the joyous delights of Brazilian music with the 606’s outstanding band “Samara”, featuring the brilliant Brazilian vocalist Ligia Cabral. An infectious blend of Samba, Baião, jazz & Latin. “Cracking Latin-jazz…quintet explores…[Brazilian]…classics in great rhythmic style” Time Out
THURSDAY 19TH: PETE ROTH TRIO WITH BILL BRUFORD
Guitar-led jazz/fusion £21 :: 8pm
German guitarist Pete Roth’s first album ‘Meridian’, released in 2010, established him as an artist to watch. This show features his spectacular jazz & fusion trio with bassist Mike Pratt and the iconic drummer Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson, Earthworks).
FRIDAY 20TH: EDGAR MACIAS TRIBUTE TO BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Piano-led Latin/Cuban jazz £26 :: 9pm
UK-based Venezuelan pianist Edgar Macias is a sought-after musician whose impressive cv includes work with Wynton Marsalis, David Murray, Scott Hamilton and Bobby Wellins. Tonight Edgar & his superb 7-piece band pay tribute to the iconic Cuban band The Buena Vista Social Club.
SATURDAY 21ST: ALEX HITCHCOCK QUARTET FT JASPER BLOM
Sax-led modern jazz £25 :: 9pm
Ivor Novello-nominated saxophonist/composer Alex Hitchcock, recognised by NPR, Stereogum, Jazzwise & BBC Jazz World (“leading the charge… of new jazz music… in the UK”), joins forces with two-time European Jazz Award winner, Dutch saxophonist Jasper Blom. Superb modern jazz.
SUNDAY 22ND LUNCH: THE DIVAS-RACHEL SUTTON, LILY DIOR & VIMALA ROWE
Vocal-led mainstream jazz £18 :: 1:30pm
Three of the 606’s favourite singers, Rachel Sutton, Lily Dior & Vimala Rowe perform timeless vocal-led jazz standards. “Sutton…a must see” Cabaret Scenes; "Dior’s voice has the depth...and clarity of Gregory Porter" KindofJazz; "Rowe... sensational" The Arts Desk
SUNDAY 22ND: LIANE CARROLL TRIO
Vocal/piano-led jazz £20 :: 8pm
A world-class performer, Liane Carroll’s powerful, blues-tinged voice combined with strong piano playing and exciting infectious material, not to mention a wicked sense of humour, make this a truly remarkable gig. "Liane Carroll...she seems in some magical way to be made out of music” The Observer