Musician and broadcaster Jess Gillam has worked wonders to break down the barriers that so often prevent people from exploring unfamiliar music. Her recital crosses genres and centuries with ease to create a delectable lunchtime menu, complete with Nadia Boulanger’s gorgeous Cantique, the fizzing energy of Graham Fitkin’s Gate and the seductive charm of Sidney Bechet’s enduring hit Petite Fleur.

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Jess Gillam saxophone; Sam Becker double bass; Zeynep Özsuca piano

Wigmore Hall

Jess Gillam is a celebrated saxophonist and presenter. With her electrifying performances, vibrant stage presence and magnetic personality, the ‘uniquely mercurial’ (The Times) Jess has been invited to play on the world’s major stages since becoming the youngest ever soloist to perform at the Last Night of the Proms.

Jess Gillam Trio

Corn Exchange Newbury

Works by Georg Philipp Telemann, George Gershwin, Benjamin Britten and others.

Lutheran Parish Rellingen

St. Laurentiuskirche

Jess Gillam is celebrated as a leading figure of the saxophone. With her electrifying performances, vibrant stage presence and magnetic personality, the ‘uniquely mercurial’ (The Times) Jess Gillam has been invited to play on the world’s major stages since becoming the youngest ever soloist to perform at the Last Night of the Proms and was hailed for her ‘effortless virtuosity and limitless expressiveness’ (Arts Desk). Equally at home behind the microphone, Gillam has shattered glass ceilings as the youngest ever presenter for BBC Radio 3 with her award-winning weekly show, This Classical Life.

The Bridgewater Hall

Having made waves with recent performances at Wigmore Hall and the BBC Proms, rising star trumpeter Aaron Akugbo comes to Portsmouth. Citing Louis Armstrong as his greatest musical influence, this charismatic performer presents an uplifting mix of works in a captivating evening of diverse and evocative musical expressions. With music spanning centuries and continents, from classical elegance to vibrant modern works, this evening promises to take you on a journey through a rich tapestry of emotions and styles.

Zeynep Özsuca

Events

Past events

Jun 22, 2026

Jess Gillam saxophone; Sam Becker double bass; Zeynep Özsuca piano · Wigmore Hall

May 16, 2026

Jess Gillam Trio · Newbury Spring Festival

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Piano Trio by Babarjanian

Wigmore Hall

Piano in Sonatine by Françaix

Portsmouth Guildhall

Piano in Sonata for Alto Sax and Piano by Woods

Wigmore Hall

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