London Jazz Festival 2007 (16th-25th Nov.)

If you are wondering where to go to listen to some good jazz, I would definitely suggest - London! We all know it's an intercultural city with many different places to see and people from all over the world. It's a blend of different influences, but most importantly - there is plenty of jazz! There are many jazz clubs and places to listen to jazz, as well as many amazing musicians, that you can find even at jam sessions that take place all over the town. Apart from gigs, jams and concerts there are many festivals going on. I would like to dedicate this article to the London Jazz Festival which takes place in November (16th-25th).

This is the 15th year that this festival is held in London, every year bringing exciting new events, that often include important musicians from the jazz scene. Some of the great people that you can see there are Sonny Rollins ("the greatest tenor ever"), Charlie Haden ("the world's greatest jazz bassist"), who will mark the Quartet West's 20th anniversary and Joshua Redman, one of the most vital figures in jazz today. There will also be a special concert dedicated to the music of Ella Fitzgerald on the 90th anniversary of her birth. ‘We All Love Ella’ brings together some of the worlds greatest vocalists and the BBC Concert Orchestra in a homage to the life and music of the first lady of jazz.

Chick Corea’s collaboration with virtuoso banjo player Bela Fleck makes for an unusual and eclectic pairing, Fred Hersch Trio perform music from their new album and Scotland’s Brian Kellock performs at the Floral Hall in the Royal Opera House.

We will also have the opportunity to hear Cape Verde's amazing singer Cesaria Evora, performing music from her new album, alongside Robert Plant’s guitarist Justin Adams, a Latin jazz night at the Roundhouse from the Fania All-Stars and a performance from legendary flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia.

Apart from the main program there will also be plenty of concerts and additional events in various clubs throughout the city. Be sure to check them out!

As you can see, plenty of great musicians in one place make this an event that should be on your to-do list!

More information about the festival:
London Jazz Festival 2007