London Jazz Stage

03/09/2026

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 18 September, we are delighted to present the exceptional guitarist Aleph Aguiar, accompanied by Soner Ersen (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass), and Eric Ford (drums).

Aleph Aguiar is a Brazilian-born guitarist, composer and educator whose music blends the rich rhythmic traditions of Brazil with the language of contemporary jazz. Based in London, he has established himself as a distinctive voice on the UK jazz scene, admired for his lyrical playing, sophisticated harmonic approach and expressive improvisation. As both a bandleader and collaborator, Aleph has performed at leading jazz venues and festivals, bringing together the warmth of Brazilian music with the freedom and creativity of modern jazz.

The quartet will present an evening of vibrant jazz, combining Brazilian influences, swinging grooves and imaginative improvisation, creating a programme full of colour, energy and musical interaction.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving before 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food and drinks, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM.

If you expect 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 suitable seating.

Come and enjoy exceptional live jazz in a relaxed atmosphere, with delicious food, a full bar, and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

Date: Friday, 18 September 2027
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue:
President Hotel (Atrium Bar & Restaurant)
56–60 Guilford Street
Russell Square
London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Underground: Russell Square (1 min walk)

Parking
Free on-street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking is available beneath the hotel.

Tickets: £10 (Advance booking online only. No tickets will be available on the door.)

03/09/2026

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square.

On Friday, 11 September, we are delighted to present the exceptional saxophonist Duncan Eagles, accompanied by Owen Snider (guitar), Andy Cleyndert (bass), and Gary Willcox (drums).

Duncan Eagles is a highly regarded London-based saxophonist, composer and bandleader, recognised for his distinctive sound, expressive improvisation and adventurous approach to contemporary jazz. He is perhaps best known for his work with the critically acclaimed trio Partikel, while his extensive career as a sideman has seen him perform with leading artists including Zara McFarlane, Gary Husband and Shabaka Hutchings, as well as bands such as Melt Yourself Down.

Duncan has performed at major venues and festivals around the world, including Ronnie Scott’s, the EFG London Jazz Festival, Love Supreme, the Vancouver Jazz Festival and the Istanbul Jazz Festival. His own music combines strong melodic writing with energetic and spontaneous improvisation, reflecting his wide-ranging experience across the contemporary jazz scene.

For this special evening, Duncan will be joined by Owen Snider on guitar, Andy Cleyndert on bass, and Gary Willcox on drums. Together, they will present an evening of exceptional live jazz, with dynamic interplay, inspired improvisation and a programme showcasing Duncan Eagles’ distinctive musical voice.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving before 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food and drinks, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM.

If you expect 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 suitable seating.

Come and enjoy exceptional live jazz in a relaxed atmosphere, with delicious food, a full bar, and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

Date: Friday, 11 September 2027
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue
President Hotel (Atrium Bar & Restaurant)
56–60 Guilford Street
Russell Square
London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Underground: Russell Square (1 min walk)

31/08/2026

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 4 September, we are delighted to present the exceptional vibraphonist Ralph Wyld, accompanied by Soner Ersen (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass), and Eric Ford (drums).

Ralph Wyld is one of the UK’s leading jazz vibraphonists, recognised for his distinctive sound, lyrical improvisation, and inventive compositions. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, he has established himself as a prominent figure on the British jazz scene, performing at leading venues and festivals across the UK and Europe. Equally at home interpreting jazz standards and presenting original music, Ralph’s expressive playing and engaging musical approach have earned him widespread acclaim from audiences and fellow musicians alike.

Together, they will present an evening of outstanding live jazz, featuring exceptional musicianship, inspired improvisation, and a unique programme shaped by Ralph Wyld’s distinctive musical voice.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving before 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food and drinks, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM.

If you expect 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 suitable seating.

Come and enjoy exceptional live jazz in a relaxed atmosphere, with delicious food, a full bar, and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

Date: Friday, 4 September 2027
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue:
President Hotel (Atrium Bar & Restaurant)
56–60 Guilford Street
Russell Square
London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Underground: Russell Square (1 min walk)

Parking
Free on-street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking is available beneath the hotel.

Tickets: £10 (Advance booking online only. No tickets will be available on the door.)
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20/08/2026

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 28 August, we are delighted to present the outstanding saxophonist Tim Whitehead, accompanied by Soner Ersen (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass), and Gary Willcox (drums).

Tim Whitehead is one of the UK’s most respected jazz saxophonists and composers. A former winner of the BBC Jazz Award for Innovation, he has enjoyed an international career spanning more than four decades, performing and recording with many of the world’s leading jazz musicians. Known for his powerful, expressive tenor saxophone sound and compelling original compositions, Tim has appeared at major jazz festivals and concert venues across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Asia. His imaginative playing, lyrical improvisation, and commanding stage presence have established him as one of the defining voices of British jazz.

Together, they will present an evening of outstanding live jazz, featuring exceptional musicianship, inspired improvisation, and a unique programme shaped by Tim Whitehead’s distinctive musical voice.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving before 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food and drinks, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM.

If you expect 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 suitable seating.

Come and enjoy exceptional live jazz in a relaxed atmosphere, with delicious food, a full bar, and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

Date: Friday, 28 August 2027
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue:
President Hotel (Atrium Bar & Restaurant)
56–60 Guilford Street
Russell Square
London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Underground: Russell Square (1 min walk)

Parking
Free on-street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking is available beneath the hotel.

Tickets: £10 (Advance booking online only. No tickets will be available on the door.)
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20/08/2026

Tickets:
https://wegottickets.com/f/24973

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 21 August, we are delighted to present the legendary jazz guitarist Jim Mullen, accompanied by Soner Ersen (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass), and Eric Ford (drums).

Jim Mullen is one of Britain’s most celebrated jazz guitarists, with a career spanning more than five decades. Renowned for his distinctive touch, warm tone, and lyrical improvisation, he has performed and recorded with many of the world’s leading jazz artists, including Mose Allison, Jimmy Smith, Terry Callier, Jimmy Witherspoon, and The Average White Band. A recipient of the BBC Jazz Award for Services to Jazz, Jim continues to inspire audiences with his masterful musicianship and unmistakable sound.

Together, they will present an evening of outstanding live jazz, featuring exceptional musicianship, inspired improvisation, and a unique programme shaped by Jim Mullen’s distinctive musical voice.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving before 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food and drinks, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM.

If you expect 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 suitable seating.

Come and enjoy exceptional live jazz in a relaxed atmosphere, with delicious food, a full bar, and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

Date: Friday, 21 August 2027
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue:
President Hotel (Atrium Bar & Restaurant)
56–60 Guilford Street
Russell Square
London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Underground: Russell Square (1 min walk)

Parking
Free on-street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking is available beneath the hotel.

Tickets: £10 (Advance booking online only. No tickets will be available on the door.)

Enquiries: [email protected]

13/08/2026

Tickets:
https://wegottickets.com/f/24972

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 14 August, we are delighted to present the outstanding trumpeter Byron Wallen, accompanied by Soner Ersen (piano), Jason Simpson (bass), and Eric Ford (drums).

Byron Wallen is one of the UK’s leading jazz trumpeters and composers, celebrated for his distinctive sound, expressive improvisation, and original compositions. A recipient of the BBC Jazz Award for Innovation, he has performed and recorded with an impressive range of internationally acclaimed artists, including Loose Tubes, Carla Bley, Django Bates, Julian Joseph, and the Jazz Jamaica All Stars. His music reflects a rich blend of jazz traditions with influences from Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond, earning him widespread recognition as one of the most creative voices in contemporary British jazz.

Together, they will present an evening of outstanding live jazz, featuring exceptional musicianship, inspired improvisation, and a unique programme shaped by Byron Wallen’s distinctive musical voice.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving before 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food and drinks, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM.

If you expect 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 suitable seating.

Come and enjoy exceptional live jazz in a relaxed atmosphere, with delicious food, a full bar, and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

Date: Friday, 14 August 2027
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue:
President Hotel (Atrium Bar & Restaurant)
56–60 Guilford Street
Russell Square
London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Underground: Russell Square (1 min walk)

Parking
Free on-street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking is available beneath the hotel.

Tickets: £10 (Advance booking online only. No tickets will be available on the door.)

Enquiries: [email protected]
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02/08/2026

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 13 November, we are delighted to present award-winning multi-instrumentalist Alan Barnes, accompanied by Soner Ersen (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass), and Eric Ford (drums).

Alan Barnes is one of Britain’s most celebrated jazz musicians, internationally renowned for his masterful performances on alto and baritone saxophones, as well as clarinet. A prolific recording artist, composer and arranger, he has enjoyed a distinguished career spanning more than four decades, earning widespread acclaim for his warm tone, effortless swing, and engaging stage presence. Equally at home in straight-ahead jazz and mainstream traditions, Alan has performed with many of the world’s leading jazz artists, including Humphrey Lyttelton, Stan Tracey, John Dankworth, Kenny Davern, Scott Hamilton and Warren Vaché. His outstanding contribution to British jazz has been recognised with numerous honours, including multiple British Jazz Awards and the Parliamentary Jazz Award for Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year.

Together, they will present an evening of beautifully interpreted jazz standards, swinging grooves, and inspired improvisation, showcasing the exceptional artistry and musical rapport that have made Alan Barnes one of the UK’s most admired jazz performers.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving before 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food and drinks, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM.
If you expect 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 suitable seating.

Date: Friday, 13 November 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue:
President Hotel (Atrium Bar & Restaurant)
56–60 Guilford Street
Russell Square
London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Underground: Russell Square (1 min walk)

Parking
Free on-street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking is available beneath the hotel.

Tickets: £10 (Advance booking online only. No tickets will be available on the door.)

02/08/2026

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 6 November, we are delighted to present acclaimed guitarist Mike Outram, accompanied by Soner Ersen (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass), and Eric Ford (drums).

Mike Outram is one of the UK’s leading jazz guitarists, widely admired for his exceptional technique, expressive improvisation, and stylistic versatility. He has built an outstanding international reputation through performances across Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and Africa. Throughout his distinguished career, Mike has collaborated with an impressive range of artists including Herbie Hancock, Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Stanley Turrentine, George Russell, Peter King, Julian Arguelles and Jacqui Dankworth. Alongside his performing career, he is a highly respected educator and has taught jazz guitar at the Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Equally at home as a performer, composer and educator, he is recognised as one of Britain’s most accomplished and respected jazz musicians.

Together, they will present an evening of beautifully interpreted jazz standards, swinging grooves, and inspired improvisation, highlighting Mike’s lyrical approach, inventive harmonic language, and outstanding musicianship.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving before 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food and drinks, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM.

If you expect 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 suitable seating.

Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue:
President Hotel (Atrium Bar & Restaurant)
56–60 Guilford Street
Russell Square
London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Underground: Russell Square (1 min walk)

Parking
Free on-street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking is available beneath the hotel.
Tickets: £10 (Advance booking online only. No tickets will be available on the door.)

02/08/2026

Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 30 October, we are delighted to present internationally acclaimed guitarist Phil Robson, accompanied by Soner Ersen (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass), and Eric Ford (drums).

Phil Robson is one of the UK’s most respected and influential jazz guitarists, celebrated for his virtuosic playing, imaginative compositions, and distinctive musical voice. A multi-award-winning guitarist and composer, he has performed at leading jazz festivals and concert halls around the world and has collaborated with many of the biggest names in international jazz, including Dave Liebman, Kenny Wheeler, Mark Turner, Billy Hart, Julian Arguelles, and the BBC Big Band. As a bandleader and co-founder of the acclaimed group Partisans, Phil has released numerous critically acclaimed recordings and continues to be recognised as one of Europe’s foremost jazz guitarists.

Together, they will present an evening of beautifully interpreted jazz standards, original compositions, swinging grooves, and inspired improvisation, showcasing the creativity and exceptional musicianship for which Phil Robson is renowned.
To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving before 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food and drinks, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM.

If you expect 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 suitable seating.

Come and enjoy exceptional live jazz in a relaxed atmosphere, with delicious food, a full bar, and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue:
President Hotel (Atrium Bar & Restaurant)
56–60 Guilford Street
Russell Square
London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Underground: Russell Square (1 min walk)

Parking
Free on-street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)
Paid parking is available beneath the hotel.

Tickets: £10 (Advance booking online only. No tickets will be available on the door.)

Enquiries: [email protected]