Vocalist

Vocalist Iain Mackenzie and pianist Ross Stanley pay tribute to the giants of big band swing singing and the artistry of the great jazz pianists. Following the release of their new album, this is a rare opportunity to experience two of London’s finest and most in-demand musicians, in an up-close and intimate performance.

Iain Mackenzie & Ross Stanley - Two For The Road

Ronnie Scott's

The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band is joined by the incredible vocal talents of Emer McParland and Iain Mackenzie for a unique musical celebration of perhaps the world’s most iconic movie franchise: James Bond.

This very special concert explores the best of Bond. Expect numbers ranging from Goldfinger and Thunderball, through to Nobody Does It Better and Live and Let Die, as well as most recent themes from Skyfall, and No Time to Die – all specially arranged for Big Band, and performed in the orchestra’s own, inimitable style!

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BBC Big Band

Cadogan Hall 

For this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival, The Jazz Repertory Company celebrates its 50th concert at Cadogan Hall with a production featuring Pete Long’s 40-piece orchestra in a wonderful selection of music from the 1950s and ’60s including songs from Sinatra‘s Capitol and Reprise years, Billie Holiday‘s lush album of ballads Lady In Satin, plus selections from Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington and Nat ‘King’ Cole.

Swingin’ with Strings

Featuring the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Count Basie and Duke Ellington, Jazz At The Philharmonic and more, performed by the 17-piece Pete Long Orchestra.

1956 was an excellent year for jazz with many fantastic albums released – in this concert we’ll be revisiting five of the very best – Ella Fitzgerald’s Cole Porter Songbook, Count Basie’s April in Paris and The Atomic Mr Basie, Frank Sinatra and Nelson Riddle’s magnificent Songs for Swinging Lovers.

Plus Duke Ellington at Newport – his live album that captured the jazz highlight of the year when his orchestra made a dramatic comeback with a stunning performance that featured the extraordinary Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue.

1956: A Jazz Jubilee

From the dim lights of New York City jazz clubs to the glimmering marquees of old Hollywood, the Great American Songbook has illuminated some of the world’s most romantic and glamorous places. This Valentine’s Day, take a trip with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and be transported to a time when dance halls swelled with swing rhythms and love songs floated out of theatres late into the evening.

Lush orchestral arrangements meet heart-melting melodies, popularised by great performers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett and Judy Garland, including: So in Love, Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye, My Funny Valentine, The Way You Look Tonight, Someone to Watch Over Me, It Had to Be You, A Fine Romance, The Lady is a Tramp, and more. Showstopping soloists Sumudu Jayatilaka and Iain Mackenzie and sparkling conductor Richard Balcombe will bring the music to life.

Romantic, elegant and full of familiar melodies, this is the perfect excuse to spend time with the special people in your life enjoying classic songs and music that have defined love for generations.

’S Wonderful: Timeless Love Songs

Cadogan Hall

From the dim lights of New York City jazz clubs to the glimmering marquees of old Hollywood, the Great American Songbook has illuminated some of the world’s most romantic and glamorous places. This Valentine’s Day, take a trip with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and be transported to a time when dance halls swelled with swing rhythms and love songs floated out of theatres late into the evening.

Lush orchestral arrangements meet heart-melting melodies, popularised by great performers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett and Judy Garland, including: ‘So in Love’, ‘Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye’, ‘My Funny Valentine’, ‘The Way You Look Tonight’, ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’, ‘It Had to Be You’, ‘A Fine Romance’, ‘The Lady is a Tramp’, and more.

Vocalist

Iain Mackenzie

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 27, 2026

1956: A Jazz Jubilee · Cadogan Hall

Feb 14, 2027

’S Wonderful: Timeless Love Songs · Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Feb 14, 2027

’S Wonderful: Timeless Love Songs · Cadogan Hall

Past events

Sep 3, 2026

Iain Mackenzie & Ross Stanley - Two For The Road · Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club

Mar 6, 2026

BBC Big Band · Cadogan Hall

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