Ian Shaw

In line with our policy of bringing artists of world class standard to the Anchor Sessions, we are beyond delighted to welcome 'national treasure' Ian Shaw to our intimate venue on Thursday 16th January 2025. With multiple awards as 'best' jazz vocalist - from the likes of the BBC, Parliamentary and Jazz FM Awards, to name but three - Ian Shaw has been named, along with Mark Murphy and Kurt Elling, as one of the world’s finest male jazz vocalists.But that's only half the story, as Shaw's craftsmanship extends well beyond the constraints of 'jazz' music; his career actually began on the Alternative Cabaret Circuit, alongside such performers as Julian Clary, Rory Bremner and Jo Brand. From there he developed an enviable reputation as a fine, non genre specific, singer and songwriter in his own right as well as for his very personal re-imagining the work of classic artists like David Bowie, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen.Ian has played at many - if not all - of the major jazz festivals in the UK and Europe has also performed regularly in the States including Jazz at the Lincoln Center (New York), Cine Grill (Hollywood), the Fairmont (Chicago), The Nest (Washington DC), Fez Club...