Jazz at MAP

17/05/26 - Christian KC: A tribute to Woody Shaw Christian KC pays tribute to his long standing trumpet hero, Woody Shaw, with an exciting new quartet, featuring: @christiankc_music - Trumpet 🎺 @olliecanham - Guitar 🎸 @james.leawhit - Bass 🎻 Theo Hayhurst - Drums 🥁 Expect fresh arrangements of classic Woody Shaw tunes, and dynamic interaction from the newly-formed quartet. Tickets available in bio! 🎟️ Book in advance to avoid disappointment! @ukjazznews @mapstudiocafe

MAY at JAZZ AT MAP 03/05/26 - Boomslang 1705/26 - Christian KC: a tribute to Woody Shaw @christiankc_music - trumpet @olliecanham - guitar @james.leawhit - bass @dominicsinji - drums 31/05/26 - Ollie Canham @olliecanham - guitar @isaac.power9 - tenor sax @zakiosahnmusic - bass @natan_km - drums @mapstudiocafe @ukjazznews

03/04/26 - Boomslang Boomslang is a UK-based jazz fusion powerhouse pushing the genre into new territory. Led by bassist Kyle Welch, the band fuses high-intensity jazz virtuosity with the driving energy of drum & bass, the weight of hard rock, and the sonic edge of electronic production. Known for their uniquely interactive live performances, Boomslang thrive on real-time musical conversation — twisting complex harmony, breakneck rhythms, and deep grooves into something unpredictable and electrifying. Electronic textures play a central role in their sound, with Nat Evans on EWI adding soaring, otherworldly lead lines that blur the line between human and machine. Joined by Nathan Thomas and Dom Holyoake, Boomslang’s music sits at the crossroads of Tribal Tech’s precision, Chick Corea Electric Band’s fusion legacy, and Squarepusher’s boundary-breaking intensity — delivering a sound that’s as technically fearless as it is physically moving. Boomslang don’t just play jazz fusion — they rewire it. Featuring: @natevanssax - Tenor Sax and EWI 🎷 @nathan_dthomas - Piano and Keyboards 🎹 @k.wezzle - Electric Bass 🎸 @domholyoake - Drums 🥁 @ukjazznews @mapstudiocafe

26/04/26 - TRIOOOO formed at Trinity Laban, this trio will be playing original compositions, standards and more contemporary songs, inspired by groups such as Geri Allen/Charlie Haden/Paul Motian trio. Featuring Cameron Scott - euphonium & piano @cameronscott159 Ethan Sweeting - drums @ethan.s.music Sam Hollis - bass @samuelhollismusic @ukjazznews @mapstudiocafe

looking back on a mega gig last Sunday lead by the great @james.leawhit 🔥🔥 Come again next Sunday to hear the fantastic @harryashworthpiano trio and again on the 26th for the amazing Jack Williams @jackwilliams112 leading a stellar band! 🚨🚨 Thanks to all who came and to the fantastic band of Theo Hayhurst, @alexwardill_music and @ts_6422 !!

19/04/26 - HARRY ASHWORTH TRIO An in-demand virtuoso known for his dynamic touch and stylistic versatility, Harry is a sought-after performer on the London scene. He brings both technical flair and a deep sensitivity to the language of the music. Harry has appeared at some of London’s most celebrated venues, including Ronnie Scott’s, The Vortex and Pizza Express Soho. He leads his own trio which takes inspiration from the great trios of the past: Tommy Flanagan, Ahmad Jamal, McCoy Tyner to name a few. The trio has been frequently playing together for years, so expect a tight set of music Harry Ashworth - piano @harryashworthpiano Tom Sheen - bass @_tomsheen Kai MacRae - drums @kai_macrae @ukjazznews @mapstudiocafe

We hit it at @jazzatmap on the 12th of April. Playing some Kurt Rosenwinkel, Geri Allen, Ari Hoenig, Dayna Stephens and more. Ticket link in bio :) @alexwardill_music @ts_6422 #theohayhurst

15/03/26 - Joe Baz Quintet Joe Bazalgette is a saxophonist and flautist based in London. Currently in his fourth year studying at the Royal Academy of Music, Joe performs around London with a large variety of acts ranging from modern jazz original gigs and traditional jazz sessions to folk rock and much more. He leads his own quintet playing original compositions taking inspiration from artists such as Mark Turner, Wayne Shorter and Sonny Rollins as well as classical composers such as Claude Debussy and Olivier Messiaen. Joe Baz - alto @joebazmusic Scottie Thompson - piano @scottietmusic Zaki Osahn - bass @zakiosahnmusic Finn Genockey - drums @finn_genockey Toby Evans - guitar @tobyevans__ Drawing by @oscarwilliamsdrums @mapstudiocafe @ukjazznews

08/03/26 - BREEN & BOIZI Both composers and improvisers in their own right, this dynamic duo have joined forces to lead a new and up-coming band. Having performed together for years now in Christ-Stéphane’s sextet, this new project showcases both Christ-Stéphane and Lauren’s compositions, alongside a killing young rhythm section, featuring Jack Thomas, Lorenzo Morabito and Sultan Stevenson. Having already performed together at venues such as Pizza Express Soho, the Elgar Room (the Royal Albert Hall) and the Jazz Cafe, their years of sharing the stage, as well as their friendship really comes through in their frontline playing. Breen’s powerful and bright tone blends beautifully with Boizi’s warm, soulful sound, creating an iconic and exciting hardbop frontline. They both met at Tomorrow’s Warriors and have continued studying together at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, where they are in their final year. Lauren Breen is an alto saxophonist who draws inspiration from a lineage of powerful and dynamic alto players, including Cannonball Adderley, Jackie McLean, and Vincent Herring. These figures, as well as learning from Tony Kofi, Rachel Cohen and Jean Toussaint, have played a significant role in her growth as both an improviser and a composer, enabling her to project a rich sound over her swinging contemporary compositions, which have a hard-bop style. An exciting new voice on the London Jazz scene, Christ-Stéphane Boizi’s music is at once a vibrant celebration of Jazz’s great past, very much in the present and looking to the future. Notable for his inquisitive studious approach, relaxed poise and warm leadership, Boizi is a student of melody, harmony, rhythm and soul, striving to hone in on what makes the work of greats from across the rich history of jazz so powerful, and to apply these learnings in his own music. He has learnt from the great Byron Wallen, Trevor Mires and Winston Rollins. Lauren Breen - alto sax @laurenmariebreen Christ-Stéphane Boizi - trombone @chrisontrombone Sultan Stevenson - piano @sultan.stevenson Jack Thomas - drums @jack._.thomas Lorenzo Morabito - bass @lorenzo_morabito @ukjazznews @mapstudiocafe

01/03/26 - James Coni - SET + JAM James is an award-winning guitarist and composer based in London. Since graduating from Birmingham Conservatoire, he has worked on projects across Europe and South Korea. His music takes a strong influence from the works of John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk and Peter Evans. This new group features longstanding companions Nick Manz and Ben Love with the addition of Ethan Sweeting. Together they will explore repertoire from the Great America Songbook, original music and compositions from their favourite composers. Expect to hear an exciting collection of music which lends itself to spontaneous improvisations and interplay within the band. James Coni 🎸 @jamesconi_ Nick Manz 🎹 @_nickmanz Ben Love 🎻 @bengeorgelove Ethan Sweeting 🥁 @ethan.s.music @ukjazznews @mapstudiocafe

22/02/26 - Jack Devonshire’s ‘FULL HOUSE’ London-based saxophonist Jack Devonshire latest project “Full House” seeks to put a new and progressive spin on some of the lineage’s finest material. Primarily influenced by the work of Jackie Mclean, Kenny Garrett, and Cannonball Adderly, Jack aims to combine aspects of this tradition with his own distinctive sound, supported by some of London’s most exciting young musicians. Expect precise arrangements, powerful compositions and striking improvisation. Jack Devonshire - Alto sax @jack.devonshire Tom Stringer - Trumpet @tom.stringer_ Jude Lane - Piano @judelane.music James Leaver-Whitfield - Bass @james.leawhit Jonah Phillips - Drums @jonahphillips_ +exciting special guest….. @ukjazznews @mapstudiocafe

♦️♣️ FULL HOUSE ♠️♦️ I’m incredibly excited to announce that my new project will be performing @jazzatmap on SUNDAY 22ND FEB!! 🎺 - @tom.stringer_ 🎹 - @judelane.music 🎻 - @james.leawhit 🥁 - @jonahphillips_ We’ll be playing my arrangements of a variety of material, including some Garrett, Cannonball and more!! We might also have a special guest on tenor for a couple of tunes… 👀 #jazzsax #saxophone #ukjazz #londonjazz #jimboslice