Iain and Stian return with Little Radio - the smallest big band duo in the world.

Iain and Stian return with Little Radio - the smallest big band duo in the world.

Iain and Stian return with Little Radio - the smallest big band duo in the world.

Iain and Stian return with Little Radio - the smallest big band duo in the world.

Iain and Stian return with Little Radio - the smallest big band duo in the world.

Iain and Stian return with Little Radio - the smallest big band duo in the world.

Iain returns to the 606 with his special guest, iconic US pianist Kenny Werner.

A unique, interiors fundraising auction raising money for the people of Ukraine hosted by the brilliant comedian James Acaster and music with Claire Martin OBE.

Iain Ballamy - saxophones
Jason Rebello - piano
Uri Golubev - double bass
Dave Smith - drums

A return to a favourite jazz night!

The program will span decades and genres with fresh takes on well-loved standards and new original material by Ballamy. IBQT are joined by the virtuoso bassist Yuri Goloubev. The fabulous drummer Dave Smith joins us covering for the advertised drums of Mark Whitlam.

Iain Ballamy - saxophone
Rob Luft - guitar
Huw Warren - piano
Conor Chaplin - bass
Will Glaser - drums

Fascinada is a joyous celebration of five Brazilian musical legends featuring magical improvisations leading into original compositions in the spirit of Ivan Lins, Milton Nascimento, Tom Jobim, Joao Bosco and Hermento Pascoal. With BBC Young Generation Artist guitarist Rob Luft.

Hendrix’s Masterpiece Bigband

A 16-piece ensemble featuring an all-star cast of leading jazz improvisors tackle Jimi Hendrix’s 1968 album Electric Ladyland with arrangements by Artistic Director/Guitarist Denny Ilett.

Fiona Monbet - conductor
Iain Ballamy - saxophone
BBC National Orchestra of Wales

A new work by composer Luke Styles, Tracks in the Orbit, a saxophone concerto composed for Iain Ballamy, will receive its first performance at Cardiff’s BBC Hoddinott Hall on 29 April 2022. Tracks in the Orbit will be performed by Iain Ballamy, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and conductor Fiona Monbet.

Iain Ballamy – saxophones
Matthew Sharp – cello
Huw Warren – piano / keyboard
Roy Dodds – percussion

Iain Ballamy has composed a setting of the poem ‘The Owl’ by the late Matthew Sweeney. Co-commissioned by Triskel Arts Centre and Cork World Book Fest, and supported by The Arts Council Commissioning Award for Music, this work will be performed as a world premiere as part of Cork World Book Fest 2021 and is a personal tribute by the Composer to Matthew Sweeney who was a leading poet of his generation.

Iain Ballamy - saxophones
Gareth Williams - piano
Yuri Golubev - double bass
Mark Whitlam - drums

Iain is joined by the world class pianist Gareth Williams, innovative and eclectic music-making, Yuri Golubev the extraordinary bass-virtuoso from Russia and the superb brush strokes of drummer Mark Whitlam.

Iain Ballamy - saxophones
Gareth Williams - piano
Yuri Golubev - double bass
Mark Whitlam - drums

Iain is joined by the world class pianist Gareth Williams, innovative and eclectic music-making, Yuri Golubev the extraordinary bass-virtuoso from Russia and the superb brush strokes of drummer Mark Whitlam.

Iain Ballamy - saxophones
Dave Smith – drums
Henrik Jensen - bass

Conceived by Iain Ballamy during the 2020 lockdown as a pro-active positive antidote to the stifling effect of Covid-19 and travel restrictions on musicians, The Jazz Locavores trio was formed with fellow internationally renowned musicians and local Frome residents - to capitalise on staying at home but making great music with brilliant friends.

Iain Ballamy – saxophonesHuw Warren – pianoOrlando Flemming – bass Mark Whitlam – drums

Ballamy’s remarkable new quartet features world-class pianist Huw Warren, the extraordinary flamboyant virtuoso bassist Orlando Flemming and Mark Whitlam, a uniquely versatile and gifted drummer.

Iain Ballamy - saxophonesHuw Warren - piano

The Spin’s presents Huw Warren & Iain Ballamy duo gig as their first event before a live audience, post all of the lockdowns, at the stunning Holywell Music Room.

David Rees Williams - piano
Iain Ballamy - saxophones
Ian Crowther – Oboe

A journey of differing musical styles, textures and colours, in essence creating a Musical Tapestry.

David Rees Williams - piano
Iain Ballamy - saxophones
Ian Crowther – Oboe

A journey of differing musical styles, textures and colours, in essence creating a Musical Tapestry.

Ian Shaw - vocals
Iain Ballamy - saxophone
Jamie Safir - piano

Celebrating the release of their album ‘What’s New’, the evening will cover songs from Bacharach to Bernstein and everything in between.

Iain Ballamy - composer & saxophone
Scott Stroman - director
Guildhall Big Band

Iain Ballamy joins Guildhall Big Band to play arrangements of his compositions spanning the last thirty years. Arrangements by Malcolm Edmonstone, Head of Jazz at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Performed with the Guildhall Big Band under the directorship of Scott Stroman.

Ian Ballamy - composer & saxophone
Scott Stroman - director
Guildhall Big Band

The Guildford Festival Gala Concert features local-born composer Iain Ballamy, playing big band arrangements of a broad selection of his work from over the last thirty years of his career.

Django Bates - piano
Iain Ballamy - tenor saxophone
Josefine Lindstrand - vocals

Delayed celebrations leading following his 60th birthday in October 2020, Django Bates presents new solo piano pieces including Age Of Flotsam, Iris, Tidal, Sophie and Dancey Dancey. Followed by adventures in song with material from the albums Quiet Nights, You Live and Learn, and Sidsel Endresen’s So I Write and Exile.

Iain Ballamy – saxophones
Matthew Sharp – cello
Kit Downes – piano / keyboard
Roy Dodds – percussion

Iain Ballamy has composed a setting of the poem ‘The Owl’ by the late Matthew Sweeney. Co-commissioned by Triskel Arts Centre and Cork World Book Fest, and supported by The Arts Council Commissioning Award for Music, this work will be performed as a world premiere as part of Cork World Book Fest 2021 and is a personal tribute by the Composer to Matthew Sweeney who was a leading poet of his generation.

Ian Shaw - vocals
Iain Ballamy - saxophone
Jamie Safir - piano

Celebrating the release of their album ‘What’s New’, the evening will cover songs from Bacharach to Bernstein and everything in between.

Jason Rebello - piano
Iain Ballamy - saxophones

Cooper Hall presents a live streamed jazz-flavoured festive celebration with familiar faces - saxophonist Iain Ballamy and pianist Jason Rebello.

Ian Shaw - vocals
Iain Ballamy - saxophone
Jamie Safir - piano

Celebrating the release of their album ‘What’s New’, the evening will cover songs from Bacharach to Bernstein and everything in between.

Iain Ballamy - saxophones
Dave Smith – drums
Henrik Jensen - bass

Conceived by Iain Ballamy during the 2020 lockdown as a pro-active positive antidote to the stifling effect of Covid-19 and travel restrictions on musicians, The Jazz Locavores trio was formed with fellow internationally renowned musicians and local Frome residents - to capitalise on staying at home but making great music with brilliant friends.