{"id":2081729,"date":"2026-08-06T11:45:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T08:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2081729"},"modified":"2026-08-06T11:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T08:45:12","slug":"legendary-blue-note-jazz-club-to-open-first-uk-location-in-london-next-month-with-robert-glasper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2081729","title":{"rendered":"Legendary Blue Note jazz club to open first UK location in London next month with Robert Glasper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blue-note-interior@2000&#215;1270.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><i class=\"tdb-bread-sep td-icon-right\"><\/i><span>Music News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Legendary Blue Note jazz club to open first UK location in London next month with Robert Glasper<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Other confirmed performers include Erykah Badu, Jamie Cullum, Nubya Garcia, Yussef Dayes and more<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Liberty Dunworth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-06T12:45:12+01:00\">6th August 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .\/block --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blue-note-interior@2000x1270-696x442.jpg\" alt title=\"blue-note-interior@2000x1270\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">Blue Note exterior London plans. CREDIT: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>The iconic Blue Note Jazz Club is set to open its first UK location in London next month, and has confirmed the first performers, which feature Robert Glasper, Erykah Badu and more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: Friends Like These \u2013 Denzel Curry x Robert Glasper<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Located on St Martin\u2019s Lane in Covent Garden, the first UK location for the legendary space will open on September 23 \u2013 fittingly, the 100th birthday of John Coltrane \u2013 and is set to capture the same atmosphere as the venues in New York, Los Angeles, Milan and beyond.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It will offer a contemporary programme as well as surprise performances, and all of which will celebrate British talent alongside world-class international artists across jazz and adjacent genres.<\/p>\n<p>The new Covent Garden venue will have two performance spaces: a 250-capacity main room that will host two shows each night at 7pm and 9:30pm, and a 100-capacity \u2018B-Side\u2019 room that will open later in the year and be dedicated to emerging talent.<\/p>\n<p>A contemporary food menu is also on offer, as the location is dinner throughout the week and has signature cocktails on offer.<\/p>\n<p>To open the new venue, five-time Grammy winner Robert Glasper will headline the club\u2019s grand opening on September 23 and 24, before returning for a further seven shows in November.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DboPpYMN33J\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As well as opening the space, Glasper is also onboard as a creative ambassador, and in a statement the jazz icon shared: \u201cLondon has been a big supporter in my career from the very beginning, and I\u2019ve always had so much respect for the musical culture of the UK past and present.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a deep love for music that pushes boundaries, and Blue Note has always been a home for that same spirit,\u201d Glasper added. \u201cStarting this new club is about creating a space where jazz, R&amp;B, hip-hop, and everything in between can meet, evolve, and surprise people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m excited to build something in London that feels intimate, fearless, and alive, a place where artists can take chances and audiences can experience the music up close.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other performers lined-up so far include Neo-Soul star Erykah Badu, jazz-pop singer Jamie Cullum, saxophonist and composer Nubya Garcia, iconic drummer Yussef Dayes, afrobeat group KOKOROKO, and London rapper Hak Baker.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tickets for the first run of shows go on sale at 10am BST on Friday August 14. Visit here for tickets and pre-sale access.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLondon has always been one of the world\u2019s great music capitals, with an extraordinary jazz heritage and an incredibly diverse creative community,\u201d said Tsion Bensusan, co-owner of Blue Note Entertainment Group. \u201cBringing Blue Note to London is something we\u2019ve envisioned for many years, and opening our doors here marks one of the most significant milestones in our company\u2019s history.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DbsYxdutZDf\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Nick Lewis, director of Music &amp; Programming at Blue Note London added that the new space marked \u201ca real landmark moment, not only for our team but for the city\u2019s rich musical history\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll be welcoming some of the greatest jazz artists worldwide whilst shining a light on our exceptional emerging homegrown UK jazz scene which has been on fire in recent years,\u201d Lewis added. \u201cAudiences will experience the very best of jazz and adjacent genres, nightly in the heart of London. We look forward to making a significant and meaningful contribution to the UK live music scene.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the opening date, Blue Note London is launching two membership offerings. The first is the Founding Membership, which offers priority access, exclusive experiences, and more. The second is the Founders Society, which is limited to 100 members and reserved for those who want to play a lasting role in Blue Note London\u2019s opening chapter. Visit here for more information.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3961188\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3961188\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3961188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blue-note-exterior@2000x1270.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Note exterior London plans. CREDIT: Press\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1270\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3961188\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue Note exterior London plans. CREDIT: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Blue Note London 2026 shows are:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>SEPTEMBER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>23-24 -Robert Glasper<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>27 \u2013 Yussef Dayes<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>28-29 \u2013 Jamie Cullum<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>30 \u2013 Nik West<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>OCTOBER <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1 \u2013 Nik West<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>2 \u2013 Nubiyan Twist<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>3 \u2013 The Banger Factory<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>8-9 \u2013 Jamie Cullum<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>10-11 \u2013 IMEHO \u2013 An Intimate Experience with Erykah Badu<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>14 \u2013 Emily Bear<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>15 \u2013 Nubya Garcia<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>16-17 \u2013 Nubya Garcia<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>18 \u2013 Hak Baker<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>19-20 \u2013 SHABAKA<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>22-23 \u2013 Steamdown x NYJO<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>24-25 \u2013 Keyon Harrold<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>26 \u2013 The Soul Rebels<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>31 \u2013 Milena Casado<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NOVEMBER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>2-3 \u2013 Richard Bona<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>8 \u2013 Brandee Younger<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>9-10 \u2013 James Carter (Coltrane 100)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 and 22 \u2013 Robert Glasper<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>27 \u2013 Jazzanova Live feat. Wayne Snow<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>29 \u2013 Tank and the Bangas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DECEMBER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>3 \u2013 New Regency Orchestra<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>4 \u2013 Waaju x Majid Bekkas<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>5-7 \u2013 Cory Henry Trio<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>13-15 \u2013 The Brand New Heavies<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>16 \u2013 KOKOROKO<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>20-22 \u2013 The Brand New Heavies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Plans to open a London Blue Note Jazz Club were shared in May, ahead of the confirmation, the Met Police and local residents raised concerns about the opening times.<\/p>\n<p>At a hearing on February 12, members of The Met told Westminster City Council the venue\u2019s late running hours would \u201cexpose more people to crime and disorder in the immediate area\u201d and that gig goers \u201cleaving the venue late at night\u201d may become a target for phone snatchers as well as illegal taxis who \u201cprey on vulnerable, intoxicated lone females\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby residents also objected to the proposed running hours, urging councillors to limit the venue\u2019s closing time to 11pm.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these complaints, plans for the club were welcomed by the Music Venue Trust. 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class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n                    Film News<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Hans Zimmer surprises RAYE at LA gig: \u201cTo say I adore her is a complete understatement\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>                    <span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span>                <\/article>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>The iconic Blue Note Jazz Club is set to open its first UK location in London next month, and has confirmed the first performers, which feature Robert Glasper, Erykah Badu and more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: Friends Like These \u2013 Denzel Curry x Robert Glasper<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Located on St Martin\u2019s Lane in Covent Garden, the first UK location for the legendary space will open on September 23 \u2013 fittingly, the 100th birthday of John Coltrane \u2013 and is set to capture the same atmosphere as the venues in New York, Los Angeles, Milan and beyond.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It will offer a contemporary programme as well as surprise performances, and all of which will celebrate British talent alongside world-class international artists across jazz and adjacent genres.<\/p>\n<p>The new Covent Garden venue will have two performance spaces: a 250-capacity main room that will host two shows each night at 7pm and 9:30pm, and a 100-capacity \u2018B-Side\u2019 room that will open later in the year and be dedicated to emerging talent.<\/p>\n<p>A contemporary food menu is also on offer, as the location is dinner throughout the week and has signature cocktails on offer.<\/p>\n<p>To open the new venue, five-time Grammy winner Robert Glasper will headline the club\u2019s grand opening on September 23 and 24, before returning for a further seven shows in November.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DboPpYMN33J\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As well as opening the space, Glasper is also onboard as a creative ambassador, and in a statement the jazz icon shared: \u201cLondon has been a big supporter in my career from the very beginning, and I\u2019ve always had so much respect for the musical culture of the UK past and present.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a deep love for music that pushes boundaries, and Blue Note has always been a home for that same spirit,\u201d Glasper added. \u201cStarting this new club is about creating a space where jazz, R&amp;B, hip-hop, and everything in between can meet, evolve, and surprise people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m excited to build something in London that feels intimate, fearless, and alive, a place where artists can take chances and audiences can experience the music up close.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other performers lined-up so far include Neo-Soul star Erykah Badu, jazz-pop singer Jamie Cullum, saxophonist and composer Nubya Garcia, iconic drummer Yussef Dayes, afrobeat group KOKOROKO, and London rapper Hak Baker.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tickets for the first run of shows go on sale at 10am BST on Friday August 14. Visit here for tickets and pre-sale access.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLondon has always been one of the world\u2019s great music capitals, with an extraordinary jazz heritage and an incredibly diverse creative community,\u201d said Tsion Bensusan, co-owner of Blue Note Entertainment Group. \u201cBringing Blue Note to London is something we\u2019ve envisioned for many years, and opening our doors here marks one of the most significant milestones in our company\u2019s history.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DbsYxdutZDf\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Nick Lewis, director of Music &amp; Programming at Blue Note London added that the new space marked \u201ca real landmark moment, not only for our team but for the city\u2019s rich musical history\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll be welcoming some of the greatest jazz artists worldwide whilst shining a light on our exceptional emerging homegrown UK jazz scene which has been on fire in recent years,\u201d Lewis added. \u201cAudiences will experience the very best of jazz and adjacent genres, nightly in the heart of London. We look forward to making a significant and meaningful contribution to the UK live music scene.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the opening date, Blue Note London is launching two membership offerings. The first is the Founding Membership, which offers priority access, exclusive experiences, and more. The second is the Founders Society, which is limited to 100 members and reserved for those who want to play a lasting role in Blue Note London\u2019s opening chapter. Visit here for more information.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3961188\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3961188\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3961188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blue-note-exterior@2000x1270.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Note exterior London plans. CREDIT: Press\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1270\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3961188\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue Note exterior London plans. CREDIT: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Blue Note London 2026 shows are:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>SEPTEMBER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>23-24 -Robert Glasper<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>27 \u2013 Yussef Dayes<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>28-29 \u2013 Jamie Cullum<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>30 \u2013 Nik West<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>OCTOBER <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1 \u2013 Nik West<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>2 \u2013 Nubiyan Twist<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>3 \u2013 The Banger Factory<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>8-9 \u2013 Jamie Cullum<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>10-11 \u2013 IMEHO \u2013 An Intimate Experience with Erykah Badu<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>14 \u2013 Emily Bear<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>15 \u2013 Nubya Garcia<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>16-17 \u2013 Nubya Garcia<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>18 \u2013 Hak Baker<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>19-20 \u2013 SHABAKA<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>22-23 \u2013 Steamdown x NYJO<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>24-25 \u2013 Keyon Harrold<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>26 \u2013 The Soul Rebels<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>31 \u2013 Milena Casado<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NOVEMBER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>2-3 \u2013 Richard Bona<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>8 \u2013 Brandee Younger<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>9-10 \u2013 James Carter (Coltrane 100)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 and 22 \u2013 Robert Glasper<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>27 \u2013 Jazzanova Live feat. Wayne Snow<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>29 \u2013 Tank and the Bangas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DECEMBER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>3 \u2013 New Regency Orchestra<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>4 \u2013 Waaju x Majid Bekkas<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>5-7 \u2013 Cory Henry Trio<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>13-15 \u2013 The Brand New Heavies<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>16 \u2013 KOKOROKO<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>20-22 \u2013 The Brand New Heavies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Plans to open a London Blue Note Jazz Club were shared in May, ahead of the confirmation, the Met Police and local residents raised concerns about the opening times.<\/p>\n<p>At a hearing on February 12, members of The Met told Westminster City Council the venue\u2019s late running hours would \u201cexpose more people to crime and disorder in the immediate area\u201d and that gig goers \u201cleaving the venue late at night\u201d may become a target for phone snatchers as well as illegal taxis who \u201cprey on vulnerable, intoxicated lone females\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby residents also objected to the proposed running hours, urging councillors to limit the venue\u2019s closing time to 11pm.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these complaints, plans for the club were welcomed by the Music Venue Trust. Sophie Asquith, Venue Support Team Manager for the MVT, said in a statement: \u201cMusic Venue Trust is delighted to learn that Blue Note has been granted a license with the hours needed to enable its world-famous jazz operation to flourish in central London.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/legendary-blue-note-jazz-club-to-open-first-uk-location-in-london-next-month-with-robert-glasper-3961176&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/blue-note-interior@2000&#215;1270.jpg&#8221;] NewsMusic News Legendary Blue Note jazz club to open first UK location in London next month with Robert Glasper Other confirmed performers include Erykah Badu, Jamie Cullum, Nubya Garcia, Yussef Dayes and more By Liberty Dunworth 6th August 2026 Blue Note exterior London plans. 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