Two-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer De'Sean Jones brings his distinctive Detroit sound to Downstairs at 180. A product of Detroit’s rich jazz and electronic music tradition, Jones has performed with artists including Stevie Wonder and Faith Evans. Joined by Mikele Montolli, Tjoe Manchung and Peter Adam Hill, he blends jazz, funk, hip-hop and electronic influences for a high-energy, genre-defying night of contemporary jazz.

Every Tuesday, Down With It! brings together some of the finest musicians from London’s jazz scene and beyond for an evening of live performance and spontaneous improvisation. Hosted by guitarist Andrea Rinciari, each night begins with a featured house band featuring Andy Davies, Lorenzo Morabito and Luke McCarthy before opening into a vibrant jam session for singers and instrumentalists.

Guitarist Aleph Aguiar and bassist Mikele Montolli bring their intimate, interactive duo to Downstairs at 180. Blending jazz, Latin influences, deep groove and spontaneous improvisation, the pair move between original material and free-flowing musical conversation. With Aguiar’s warm, expressive guitar and Montolli’s fluid, powerful bass, expect an intimate evening of inventive interplay and contemporary London jazz.

American jazz vocalist and songwriter Grace Sheene brings her velvety, powerful voice to Downstairs at 180. Rooted in the rich tradition of the Great American Songbook, her music combines timeless jazz with a fresh, contemporary sensibility. Known for her radiant stage presence and soulful delivery, Grace promises an intimate evening of classic songs, expressive vocals and captivating live jazz in London.

ROOTS is a monthly deep dive into the roots of jazz and origins of swing at Downstairs at 180, led by trumpeter Pete Horsfall and trombonist Joe Evans. Joined by a rotating line-up of some of London’s finest jazz musicians, each edition explores a different corner of the tradition through classic repertoire, live performance and spontaneous interplay, keeping the spirit of early jazz alive and swinging.

Leading tenor saxophonist Alec Harper brings his All-Star Quartet to Downstairs at 180 for an unforgettable evening of live jazz. A former member of Kansas Smitty’s, Harper has toured internationally with artists including Tom Misch, Soft Cell and WDR Big Band, performing at major festivals worldwide. Joined by Will Barry, Ferg Ireland and Matt Skelton, he presents an exceptional night of contemporary jazz and musicianship.

Every Tuesday, Down With It! brings together some of the finest musicians from London’s jazz scene and beyond for an evening of live performance and spontaneous improvisation. Hosted by guitarist Andrea Rinciari, each night begins with a featured house band featuring Andy Davies, Lorenzo Morabito and Luke McCarthy before opening into a vibrant jam session for singers and instrumentalists.

Active on the international jazz scene since 2016, Yur Yesli spent five years in London establishing himself as a versatile sideman and bandleader, performing with artists including Tom Kirkpatrick, Alex Garnett, Kevin Dean, Ira Coleman and Sara Dowling. Now based in Montreal, he performs and teaches regularly, bringing his experience and distinctive musical voice to Downstairs at 180 for an intimate evening of live jazz.

London-based pianist and composer Nico Widdowson celebrates the release of his debut album, On Fools and Clowns, at Downstairs at 180. Blending 1920s Harlem stride piano with contemporary improvisation, Widdowson brings a playful and distinctive voice to the jazz tradition. Joined by Joe MacLaren and Charlie Hutchinson, he presents the album live for an intimate official launch.

Pianist Fraser Urquhart and saxophonist Sam Brasher come together at Downstairs at 180 to celebrate the music of George Gershwin. Exploring timeless melodies and rich harmonic language at the meeting point of jazz and American popular song, the duo brings fresh contemporary interpretations, inventive improvisation and a selection of beloved favourites alongside deeper cuts from Gershwin’s enduring repertoire.

Emerging jazz vocalist and actress Frida Ruiz-Berman brings her distinctive voice to Downstairs at 180 following the release of her debut album. Drawing on her theatrical background and deep connection to the jazz tradition, she presents expressive interpretations of classic standards alongside guitarist Honey Boulton and bassist Lorenzo Morabito for an intimate evening of live jazz.

Every Tuesday, Down With It! brings together some of the finest musicians from London’s jazz scene and beyond for an evening of live performance and spontaneous improvisation. Hosted by guitarist Andrea Rinciari, each night begins with a featured house band featuring Andy Davies, Lorenzo Morabito and Luke McCarthy before opening into a vibrant jam session for singers and instrumentalists.

The Terzuolo, Murray Quartet brings together four distinctive musicians from across the international jazz scene for their debut performance at Downstairs at 180. Featuring saxophonist Dario Terzuolo, pianist Sam Davies, bassist Conor Murray and drummer Robbie Ellison, the quartet presents an evening of original music written by all four members, celebrating fresh ideas, creative interplay and contemporary jazz.

London-based trumpeter, composer and bandleader Dan Coulthurst brings his quartet to Downstairs at 180 for an intimate evening of contemporary jazz. Emerging from the vibrant Leeds music scene, Coulthurst has developed a distinctive voice shaped by influences including Joel Ross and Bill Frisell. His original music is lyrical, spiritual and powerful, combining expressive composition with adventurous improvisation.

American jazz vocalist and songwriter Grace Sheene brings her velvety, powerful voice to Downstairs at 180. Rooted in the rich tradition of the Great American Songbook, her music combines timeless jazz with a fresh, contemporary sensibility. Known for her radiant stage presence and soulful delivery, Grace promises an intimate evening of classic songs, expressive vocals and captivating live jazz in London.

One of the most distinctive voices on the London jazz scene, saxophonist Rachael Cohen brings her lyrical sound and inventive improvisation to Downstairs at 180. Joined by Italian double bassist Mirko Scarcia and acclaimed drummer Jason Brown, her trio explores original music through deep interplay, rhythmic sensitivity and spontaneous improvisation in an intimate listening-room setting.

Every Tuesday, Down With It! brings together some of the finest musicians from London’s jazz scene and beyond for an evening of spontaneous collaboration and live improvisation. Hosted by guitarist Andrea Rinciari, the night begins with a featured house band before opening into a vibrant jam session, welcoming singers and instrumentalists to the stage throughout the evening.

Guitarist and composer Robin Katz brings his distinctive quartet to Downstairs at 180, blending jazz with flamenco, bossa nova, neo-classical minimalism, funk, soul and 90s hip-hop. Joined by Sam Notman, Harrison Scholes and Nathaniel Ledwidge, Katz presents an intimate evening of original music, rhythmic energy and contemporary jazz shaped by a wide range of influences.

Pianist and composer Bruno Heinen brings his adventurous trio to Downstairs at 180, joined by bassist Menelik Claffey and drummer Zoe Pascal. Exploring original music through deep groove, rhythmic energy and spontaneous improvisation, the trio brings together three distinctive voices from London’s jazz scene for an intimate evening of contemporary jazz, rich interplay and musical conversation.

South London jazz vocalist Becky Alice is one of the UK's most exciting emerging voices, known for her soulful interpretations, creative scat singing and emotional storytelling. A finalist in the Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Competition, her debut EP Blue Dreams was featured on BBC Radio 3. Joined by Deschanel Gordon, Oli Hayhurst and Tim Sampson, she brings an exceptional quartet to Downstairs at 180.

Two of the most distinctive voices in contemporary British jazz come together for a unique duo performance at Downstairs at 180. Pianist and composer Bruno Heinen joins acclaimed tenor saxophonist Alex Hitchcock for an intimate musical conversation filled with rich interplay, spontaneity and fearless improvisation, blending jazz, classical influences and creative exploration.

Down With It! is Downstairs at 180's weekly jazz jam session, bringing together some of London's finest musicians for an evening of live performance and spontaneous improvisation. Hosted by guitarist Andrea Rinciari, each Tuesday begins with a featured house band before opening the stage to instrumentalists and singers from the London jazz scene and beyond.

Two generations of British jazz guitar come together as legendary guitarist Jim Mullen joins Venezuelan-born guitarist Aleph Aguiar at Downstairs at 180. From Mullen's pioneering work with Morrissey–Mullen to Aguiar's fusion of jazz, Latin American and Afro-Venezuelan influences, the duo explore groove, improvisation and the expressive possibilities of the guitar in an intimate setting.

One of the leading voices in British jazz, tenor saxophonist, composer and bandleader Denys Baptiste brings his powerful and distinctive sound to Downstairs at 180. With a career spanning more than three decades and collaborations with artists including McCoy Tyner, Courtney Pine and Andrew Hill, Baptiste promises an intimate evening of world-class contemporary jazz.

Edinburgh-born pianist Fraser Urquhart is one of the UK's foremost musicians, specialising in jazz and the American show tunes of the 1920s to 1950s. He brings his latest trio project to Downstairs at 180, joined by outstanding bassist Darren McCarthy and legendary drummer Gene Calderazzo, for an intimate evening of exceptional musicianship, swinging jazz and timeless music.

Pianist Emile Hinton and double bassist Conor Murray come together for a new duo project exploring the space between composition and improvisation. Bringing two distinctive voices from the UK jazz scene into close musical conversation, their music is built on trust, spontaneity and deep interplay. Expect an intimate evening of lyrical compositions, creative exploration and spontaneous improvisation at Downstairs at 180.

Down With It! is Downstairs at 180's weekly jazz jam session, bringing together some of London's finest musicians for an evening of live performance and spontaneous improvisation. Hosted by guitarist Andrea Rinciari, each Tuesday begins with a featured house band before opening the stage to instrumentalists and singers from the London jazz scene and beyond.

Pianist and composer Adam Parry-Davies brings his distinctive trio to Downstairs at 180. After developing his early jazz foundations at the Julian Joseph Jazz Academy and studying composition at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Adam has established a personal approach to the piano trio, blending virtuosic improvisation with rich compositional ideas alongside Lorenzo Morabito on bass and George Prentice-Povey on drums.

Best known as the vocalist for The Cinematic Orchestra since 2006, Heidi Vogel brings her powerful and distinctive voice to the intimate setting of Downstairs at 180. Having performed everywhere from Montreux Jazz Festival and the Royal Albert Hall to the Sydney Opera House, she promises an unforgettable evening with one of the UK’s most compelling vocalists.

London-based pianist and organist Harry Ashworth is one of the most exciting young voices on the UK jazz scene. Drawing inspiration from Bud Powell, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and contemporary players, his refined swing feel and inventive improvisation bring a distinctive energy to the trio. Joined by Lorenzo Morabito and Kai MacRae, he returns to Downstairs at 180 for an intimate evening of world-class jazz.