London Jazz Stage

05/06/2026

Tonight at 8pm

President Hotel (Russell Square)

Tickets:
https://wegottickets.com/f/20975

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 5 June we are delighted to present the outstanding trumpeter accompanied by on piano, on bass, and on drums.

Byron Wallen is one of the UK’s most distinctive jazz trumpeters and composers, known for his expansive sound, lyrical improvisation, and influences drawn from global musical traditions. His playing combines deep jazz roots with a broad, exploratory musical vision, making him a unique voice on the contemporary jazz scene.

He has performed internationally across major jazz venues and festivals, collaborating with a wide range of leading improvisers and ensembles. Alongside his performance career, Byron is also respected as an educator and creative mentor within the UK jazz community.
Together with an exceptional trio of musicians, he will present an evening of beautifully crafted standards, spacious improvisation, and dynamic, groove-led interplay in an intimate and relaxed setting.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving from 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM, please email [email protected] in advance so we can note your arrival time and do our best to arrange a suitable table. Table seating is available for guests dining. Table reservations are subject to availability. Guests who are not dining are welcome to sit at tables if space is available; otherwise, they may be seated in the bar area.

Come and enjoy superb live music in a relaxed setting, with delicious food, a full bar and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

When: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM, 5 June

Where: President Hotel, 56–60 Guilford St, Russell Square, London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Tube: London Underground – Russell Square

Parking:
Free street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking under the hotel

Tickets: £10 — Advance booking online only — no sales at the door.

For enquiries: [email protected]

04/06/2026

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 31 July we are delighted to present the outstanding vocalist .sheene , accompanied by on piano, on bass, and on drums.

Grace Sheene is a versatile and expressive jazz vocalist known for her warm tone, nuanced phrasing, and engaging stage presence. Drawing on the classic jazz tradition while bringing a fresh, contemporary sensibility, she brings clarity and emotional depth to every performance.

She has performed across the UK jazz scene in a variety of intimate club and concert settings, collaborating with leading musicians and developing a reputation for stylish interpretations of jazz standards as well as modern repertoire.

Together with an exceptional trio of musicians, she will present an evening of beautifully crafted standards, swinging grooves, and intimate improvisation in a relaxed setting.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving from 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM, please email [email protected] in advance so we can note your arrival time and do our best to arrange a suitable table. Table seating is available for guests dining. Table reservations are subject to availability. Guests who are not dining are welcome to sit at tables if space is available; otherwise, they may be seated in the bar area.

Come and enjoy superb live music in a relaxed setting, with delicious food, a full bar and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

When: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM, 31 July

Where: President Hotel, 56–60 Guilford St, Russell Square, London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Tube: London Underground – Russell Square

Parking:
Free street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours
Paid parking under the hotel

Tickets: £10 — Advance booking online only — no sales at the door.

04/06/2026

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 24 July we are delighted to present the outstanding trumpeter , accompanied by on piano, on bass, and on drums.

Jackson Mathod is a versatile British trumpeter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his warm tone, lyrical phrasing, and energetic improvisational style. Blending elements of modern jazz, soul, and contemporary grooves, he has quickly established himself as an exciting and distinctive voice on the UK jazz scene.

He has performed with a wide range of leading artists and projects across the UK and internationally, building a reputation for both expressive soloing and sensitive ensemble playing across diverse musical settings.

Together with an exceptional trio of musicians, he will present an evening of beautifully crafted originals, soulful improvisation, and dynamic, groove-driven interplay in an intimate and relaxed setting.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving from 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM, please email [email protected] in advance so we can note your arrival time and do our best to arrange a suitable table. Table seating is available for guests dining. Table reservations are subject to availability. Guests who are not dining are welcome to sit at tables if space is available; otherwise, they may be seated in the bar area.

Come and enjoy superb live music in a relaxed setting, with delicious food, a full bar and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

When: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM, 24 July

Where: President Hotel, 56–60 Guilford St, Russell Square, London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Tube: London Underground – Russell Square

Parking:
Free street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking under the hotel

Tickets: £10 — Advance booking online only — no sales at the door.

04/06/2026

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 17 July we are delighted to present the outstanding saxophonist , accompanied by on piano, on bass, and on drums.

Mark Lockheart is one of the UK’s most acclaimed jazz saxophonists and composers, known for his rich tenor sound, lyrical sensitivity, and adventurous approach to composition and improvisation. A long-standing figure on the British jazz scene, he has built a reputation for music that blends emotional depth with contemporary innovation.

He has performed with many leading ensembles and artists across the UK and Europe, and is widely respected for his work as both a bandleader and a key collaborator in groundbreaking modern jazz projects.

Together with an exceptional trio of musicians, he will present an evening of beautifully crafted original music, expressive improvisation, and dynamic interplay in an intimate and relaxed setting.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving from 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM, please email [email protected] in advance so we can note your arrival time and do our best to arrange a suitable table. Table seating is available for guests dining. Table reservations are subject to availability. Guests who are not dining are welcome to sit at tables if space is available; otherwise, they may be seated in the bar area.

Come and enjoy superb live music in a relaxed setting, with delicious food, a full bar and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

When: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM, 17 July

Where: President Hotel, 56–60 Guilford St, Russell Square, London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Tube: London Underground – Russell Square

Parking:
Free street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking under the hotel

Tickets: £10 — Advance booking online only — no sales at the door.

04/06/2026

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 10 July we are delighted to present the outstanding vibraphonist accompanied by on piano, on bass, and on drums.

Ralph Wyld is an emerging voice on the UK jazz scene, known for his lyrical vibraphone sound, modern harmonic approach, and sensitive ensemble playing. His music blends contemporary jazz influences with melodic clarity and rhythmic subtlety, creating a distinctive and atmospheric style.
He has performed across the UK with a range of leading jazz musicians and ensembles, steadily building a reputation for thoughtful improvisation and compelling musical direction.

Together with an exceptional trio of musicians, he will present an evening of beautifully crafted standards, melodic improvisation, and dynamic interplay in an intimate and relaxed setting.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving from 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM, please email [email protected] in advance so we can note your arrival time and do our best to arrange a suitable table. Table seating is available for guests dining. Table reservations are subject to availability. Guests who are not dining are welcome to sit at tables if space is available; otherwise, they may be seated in the bar area.

Come and enjoy superb live music in a relaxed setting, with delicious food, a full bar and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

When: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM, 10 July

Where: President Hotel, 56–60 Guilford St, Russell Square, London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Tube: London Underground – Russell Square

Parking:
Free street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking under the hotel

Tickets: £10 — Advance booking online only — no sales at the door.

04/06/2026

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 3 July we are delighted to present the outstanding guitarist , accompanied by on piano, on bass, and on drums.

Mike Outram is one of the UK’s most respected jazz guitarists, known for his fluid technique, harmonic sophistication, and deeply expressive improvisational voice. His playing blends modern jazz language with rock, fusion, and contemporary influences, creating a distinctive and instantly recognisable sound.

He has performed and recorded with a wide range of leading UK and international artists, and is widely regarded as a guitarist’s guitarist—admired for both his technical mastery and his musical imagination across diverse settings.
Together with an exceptional trio of musicians, he will present an evening of beautifully crafted original music, dynamic interplay, and expansive improvisation in an intimate and relaxed setting.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving from 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM, please email [email protected] in advance so we can note your arrival time and do our best to arrange a suitable table. Table seating is available for guests dining. Table reservations are subject to availability. Guests who are not dining are welcome to sit at tables if space is available; otherwise, they may be seated in the bar area.

Come and enjoy superb live music in a relaxed setting, with delicious food, a full bar and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

When: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM, 3 July

Where: President Hotel, 56–60 Guilford St, Russell Square, London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Tube: London Underground – Russell Square

Parking:
Free street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking under the hotel

Tickets: £10 — Advance booking online only — no sales at the door.

21/05/2026

James Allsopp
James Allsopp | Soner Ersen | Andy Cleyndert | Joel Prime

President Hotel (Russell Square) London
Friday 22nd May, 2026
Door time: 7:00pm, start time: 8:00pm

Tickets: £10
https://wegottickets.com/f/20963

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 22 May we are delighted to present the fantastic saxophonist James Allsopp, accompanied by Joel Prime on drums, Andy Cleyndert on bass, and Soner Ersen on piano.
James Allsopp is a highly skilled British saxophonist, composer, and educator, known for his mastery of tenor and baritone saxophones and bass clarinet. He has performed with a wide range of artists, including The Last Poets, Dr. John, Django Bates, Polar Bear, and Jamie Cullum.

His debut album was nominated for a BBC Jazz Award, and he won the BBC Jazz Award for Innovation in 2008. Outside of performance, James teaches at both the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and is also a qualified Alexander Technique teacher.

Together with an exceptional trio of musicians, he will present an evening of beautifully crafted standards, lyrical improvisation, and swinging grooves in an intimate and relaxed setting.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving from 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM, please email [email protected] in advance so we can note your arrival time and do our best to arrange a suitable table. Table seating is available for guests dining. Table reservations are subject to availability. Guests who are not dining are welcome to sit at tables if space is available; otherwise, they may be seated in the bar area.

Come and enjoy superb live music in a relaxed setting, with delicious food, a full bar and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

When: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM, 22 May

Where: President Hotel, 56–60 Guilford St, Russell Square, London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Tube: Russell Square

Parking:
Free street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking under the hotel

Tickets: £10 — Advance booking online only — no sales at the door.

For enquiries: [email protected]

19/05/2026

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 26 June we are delighted to present the outstanding vocalist , accompanied by on piano, on bass, and Tim Giles on drums.

Brigitte Beraha is one of the UK’s most distinctive and imaginative jazz vocalists, known for her rich tonal palette, wordless improvisation, and deeply expressive approach to storytelling through voice. Blending contemporary jazz with elements of folk, classical, and experimental music, she has built a reputation as a highly original and versatile artist on the British and European jazz scenes.

She has performed widely at leading jazz venues and festivals, collaborating with many of the UK’s foremost improvisers. Her work is celebrated for its emotional depth, textural creativity, and ability to move seamlessly between composition and free improvisation.

Together with an exceptional trio of musicians, she will present an evening of beautifully crafted music, atmospheric improvisation, and intimate, exploratory interplay in a relaxed setting.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving from 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM, please email [email protected] in advance so we can note your arrival time and do our best to arrange a suitable table. Table seating is available for guests dining. Table reservations are subject to availability. Guests who are not dining are welcome to sit at tables if space is available; otherwise, they may be seated in the bar area.

Come and enjoy superb live music in a relaxed setting, with delicious food, a full bar and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

When: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM, 26 June

Where: President Hotel, 56–60 Guilford St, Russell Square, London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Tube: London Underground – Russell Square

Parking:
Free street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)

Tickets: £10 — Advance booking online only — no sales at the door.

19/05/2026

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 19 June we are delighted to present the outstanding guitarist , accompanied by on piano, on bass, and on drums.

Ant Law is one of the UK’s most inventive contemporary jazz guitarists and composers, recognised for his modern harmonic approach, fluid improvisation, and distinctive compositional voice. His work blends intricate writing with open, exploratory improvisation, placing him at the forefront of the modern British jazz scene.

He has performed and recorded with many leading artists across the UK and internationally, earning a reputation for both technical brilliance and musical sensitivity. His projects often explore unusual harmonic structures and fresh approaches to the jazz guitar trio and quartet formats.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving from 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM, please email [email protected] in advance so we can note your arrival time and do our best to arrange a suitable table. Table seating is available for guests dining. Table reservations are subject to availability. Guests who are not dining are welcome to sit at tables if space is available; otherwise, they may be seated in the bar area.

Come and enjoy superb live music in a relaxed setting, with delicious food, a full bar and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

When: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM, 19 June

Where: President Hotel, 56–60 Guilford St, Russell Square, London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Tube: London Underground – Russell Square

Parking:
Free street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking under the hotel

Tickets: £10 — Advance booking online only — no sales at the door.