The POSK Festival of Jazz Voice returns to London on the first weekend of October 2025, celebrating the artistry, innovation, and sheer beauty of the jazz vocal tradition. Now in its second edition, the festival brings together an exceptional roster of singers whose performances highlight the diversity and richness of jazz voices today.

Day 1 – Friday 3 October 2025

Bar 7:00 PM / Music 8:00 PM > Day 1 – Tickets link HERE

Line-up:

• Set 1: Imogen Ryall – voice & percussion with Julian Nicholas (saxophones) & Mark Edwards (piano)
• Set 2: Monika Lidke Quartet – vocals, guitar, bass, drums
• Set 3: Clara Serra López – vocals & keys with Jake Long, Dave Koor, Richie Sweet
• Set 4: Ian Shaw – vocals & piano

From Imogen Ryall’s critically acclaimed interpretations to Ian Shaw’s decades-spanning mastery, the first evening promises a journey through the spectrum of jazz voice, from tender intimacy to bold, expressive storytelling.

Artist Highlights:

• Imogen Ryall – twice Parliamentary Jazz Awards nominee (2024), hailed for her lush vocal textures.
• Monika Lidke – Polish-born singer-songwriter blending jazz, folk, and Latin grooves.
• Clara Serra López – Spanish vocalist exploring jazz, RnB, and Middle Eastern influences with her project Lengua Materna.
• Ian Shaw – celebrated UK jazz vocalist with 19 albums and multiple awards, performing both classics and original works.

Day 2 – Saturday 4 October 2025

Bar 7:00 PM / Music 8:00 PM > Day 2 – Tickets link HERE
Line-up:

• Set 1: Agata Kubiak Trio – voice & violin with piano & double bass
• Set 2: Freddie Benedict Quartet – vocals & trumpet with piano, bass, drums
• Set 3: Vimala Rowe Quartet – vocals with piano, bass, drums
• Set 4: Alice Zawadzki Trio – vocals & violin with piano & double bass

Day two showcases the next generation of jazz voices alongside established performers. From Agata Kubiak’s evocative jazz arrangements to Alice Zawadzki’s striking compositions, the evening will explore new perspectives on jazz singing, weaving together tradition and contemporary innovation.

Artist Highlights:

• Agata Kubiak – London-based Polish singer and violinist, acclaimed for her jazz interpretations of English and Polish standards.
• Freddie Benedict – warm baritone and versatile jazz interpreter with a theatrical pedigree.
• Vimala Rowe – award-winning singer blending Hindustani classical, soul, world music, and jazz.
• Alice Zawadzki – ECM recording artist celebrated for her inventive approach to jazz and composition.

Celebrate the breadth and richness of vocal jazz in London this October with two nights of world-class performances at Jazz Café POSK.

Venue: Polish Social and Cultural Association POSK238-246 King Street London W6 0RF