Tooting Bec Area Guide

Come and hear Graveney Schools fabulous orchestra perform Peter and the Wolf, Prokofievs classic symphonic tale for children.

Composer George Gershwin wrote some of the most iconic masterpieces of the 20th Century. Many of his songs, composed alongside his brother Ira, have become embedded in the Jazz repertoire we know today. Join pianist Paul Edis, guitarist Nigel Price and double bassistSimon Read as they perform new arrangements of Gershwin's incredible music. The Wheatsheaf Pub, June 16th 8pm, doors at 7:30pm. Tickets are 15 plus booking fee.

Kitty Whitelaw is a Scottish Jazz Vocalist based in London. She has sold out ticketed headline shows for the EFG London Jazz Festival, Cafe Oto, Crazy Coqs, Green Note, Bullshead Barnes and regularly gigs around London. She was also the Jazz Vocalist for the BAFTA nominated game Genesis Noir, and has had her music played on BBC Radio 6, BBC Radio 3, NTS, Resonance FM the charismatic Alloa-born singer has a theatrical streak that makes her performances just a tad other-worldly. London Jazz Review She will be joined by James Buckham on Organ and Eric Ford on Drums. Expect a night of lesser known Swingin Jazz and groovy blues perfect for a hot July night. The Wheatsheaf Pub, July 21st 8pm, doors at 7:30pm. Tickets are 15 plus booking fee.

A night of music from Andrea's latest albums 'Lost in Dreams' and "Xchanges" as well as some Jazz standards. The music reflects much of Andrea's writing over the last 5 years, combining New York style fusion music with a highly melodic more reflective European style. You can expect strong jazz playing and a cohesive band sound from some of the UK's leading musicians. Andrea Vicari - piano/composer Dorian Lockett - bass Matt Fisher - drums "an outstanding pianist and superbly fertile composer" Penguin Rough Guide to Jazz "a sharp post-bop piano improviser and prolific composer - breathtakingly eclectic" The Guardian

Tooting Jazz presents a new monthly jazz night upstairs at the Antelope pub, Tooting Broadway! October 21st - Tony Kofi and the Paul Edis Trio Tony Kofi is a British Jazz multi-instrumentalist born of Ghanaian parents, a player of the Alto, Baritone, Soprano, Tenor saxophones and flute. Having 'cut his teeth' in the "Jazz Warriors" of the early 90's, award-winning saxophonist Tony Kofi has gone on to establish himself as a musician, teacher and composer of some authority. As well as performing and recording with Gary Crosby's "NuTroop" and "Jazz Jamaica", Tony's playing has also been a feature of many bands and artists he has worked/recorded with include "US-3" The World Saxophone Quartet, Courtney Pine, Donald Byrd, Eddie Henderson, The David Murray Big Band, Sam Rivers Rivbe Big band, Andrew Hill Big Band, Abdullah Ibrahim, Macy Gray, Julian Joseph Big band, Harry Connick JR, Byron Wallen's Indigo, Jamaaladeen Tacuma's Coltrane Configurations and Ornette Coleman. His fluent and fiery hard-bop style makes him constantly in demand. He currently leads his own Tony Kofi Quartet, Tony Kofi Sphinx Trio, Future Passed Trio and is also the co-founder with Jonathan Gee of the Monk Liberation Front, a group that is dedicated to the music of Thelonious Monk. Tony's latest project sees him performing with Alex Webb's Cafe Society Swing, Arnie Somogyi's Jump Monk, Larry Bartley's JustUS Quartet, Adrian Reid Quartet, a double leaders project with Alan Barnes called Aggregation, Orphy Robinson's Bobby Hutcherson songbook project, Alina Bzhezhinska Quartet, Jo Harrop's Fever, Portrait of Cannonball (Music dedicated to Cannonball Adderley) Tony Kofi and the Organisation, a recent project which he co leads on the Baritone Saxophone. "There is so much respect in jazz circles for Tony Kofi." - Jazzwise "Passionate... superb... heartfelt" - The Guardian Paul Edis Described as 'one of the leading lights in contemporary jazz' Paul Edis is a natural melodist who finds the emotional resonance of every note. Rooted in the straight-ahead swinging tradition, his music has been played on the radio in the UK, US and Europe. Edis moved to London in 2020 after over 15 years based in the Northeast of England, where he established his first trio and sextet. He recorded various albums under his own name, with both his sextet and trio, before making the move South. He's since established a new piano trio and regularly works with the most in demand drummers and bass players on the UK scene. For this gig he'll be performing alongside virtuosos Simon Read (double bass) Billy Pod (drums). Edis signed to Lateralize Records in 2021 and released a critically acclaimed album entitled 'The Still Point of the Turning World'. He recorded the album 'When Winter Turns To Spring' alongside vocalist Jo Harrop which won Best Album in the APJAG Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2023. In 2024 he released a new album alongside saxophonist and long-time collaborator Vasilis Xenopoulos called 'Feels Like Home', and his latest album entitled 'Portrait In Evans' is in collaboration with US vocalist Noa Levy, released in March 2026. He has performed alongside leading jazz names including Jon Faddis, Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Nigel Price, Jim Mullen, Julian Siegel, Tony Kofi, Steve Waterman, Iain Ballamy and Mark Nightingale. He has a PhD in Composition and regularly receives commissions for new works. He also works regularly as a music educator, including projects for both the National Youth Jazz Collective and National Youth Jazz Orchestra, and he is a former Artist in Residence of Sage Gateshead. Tickets are 15 Music from 8pm, doors at 7:30 Nearest tube - Tooting Broadway The Antelope Pub, 76 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9NG

Legacy & Hope is a joyful celebration of Black History Month, bringing communities together through music, storytelling and joyful singing. On Friday 9 October, join Pegasus Opera Company at St Nicholas Church Tooting from 7.30pm - 9.30pm for a FREE Legacy & Hope Concert featuring outstanding professional artists in an inspiring evening celebrating opera, musical theatre and songs inspired by the Black diaspora. Tickets are free but please consider making a donation to support Pegasus Opera Company and help us continue creating opportunities for artists and communities.