Southbank Centre x Montreux Jazz Festival Residency

Southbank Centre’s new residency collaboration with the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival features established stars and new talents that speak to Nina Simone’s spirit and musical brilliance, while exploring the theme ‘What is jazz today?’

This debut jazz-packed weekend sees a variety of concerts and parties happening across the Southbank Centre’s many venues featuring a wealth of exciting local and international talent.

Fri 31 Jan, 7.30pm at Royal Festival Hall
Mississippi Goddam: A Celebration of Nina Simone
Nu Civilisation Orchestra honours the life and music of Nina Simone with special guests including Corinne Bailey Rae and Laura Mvula, led by conductor Peter Edwards.

Sat 1 Feb, 7.30pm at Queen Elizabeth Hall
Soweto Kinch: Soundtrack to the Apocalypse
The saxophonist and rapper melds jazz and beat-based hip-hop in this world premiere of his new album Soundtrack to the Apocalypse, that completes a trilogy with Black Peril and White JuJu.

Sat 1 Feb, 10pm at Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer
Peng Femme Jam: Inclusive Jam & After-Party
Join for a jam and stay for DJs spinning tunes into the small hours, with the inclusive east London collective Peng Femme Jam, created to platform gender-diverse musicians. Entrance is free!

Sun 2 Feb, 6pm at the Purcell Room
NYJO: The Fire Next Time
The next generation of jazz musicians commemorate the life and enduring legacy of writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin through words and music. Bandleader Peter Edwards, curator Lucy-Anne Daniels, singer-songwriter Akin Soul and two gospel singers come together with the next generation of NYJO (National Jazz Youth Orchestra) jazz musicians for this special evening.