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Experimental Jazz Concerts & Live Shows in London
Experimental jazz emerged in the mid-20th century as a radical departure from traditional swing and bebop, seeking to dismantle conventional harmonic and rhythmic constraints. Find upcoming Experimental Jazz concerts in London below.
Upcoming Experimental Jazz Events · London
THU 13 AUG
Lol K - Present Languid Haunt the Trees
Charles Hayward, Lol K, Ha Kyoon, CJ Calderwood, Shauwdii
avant-gardetechnoelectro
Cafe OTO
T.E.N - Thomas / Edwards / Noble
John Edwards, Steve Noble, Pat Thomas
free jazzexperimental jazznorthern soul
Vortex Jazz Club
Mackwood
Alex Wilson, Laurence Wilkins, Mackwood
uk garageexperimental jazzjazz funk
Ronnie Scott's
SUN 16 AUG
Fleur Stevenson with Art Themen
Art Themen, Fleur Stevenson, Gareth Williams, Andy Crowdy
ambient jazzexperimental jazzjazz
606 Club
Mopomoso: International Free Improvised Music
Alex Ward, Marcio Mattos, Tracy Lisk
free jazzavant-gardeexperimental jazz
Vortex Jazz Club
Mopomoso: International Free Improvised Music
Steve Beresford, Alex Ward, Marcio Mattos, Julian Woods, Susanna Ferrar, Tracy Lisk, Pascal Marzan, Jerry Wigens
free jazzavant-gardeexperimental jazz
Vortex Jazz Club
MON 17 AUG
THU 20 AUG
FRI 21 AUG
Jeremy Viner / John Edwards / Andrew Lisle
John Edwards, Andrew Lisle / John Edwards / Kit Downes, Jeremy Viner
free jazznorthern soulavant garde jazz
Vortex Jazz Club
Barry Guy / Evan Parker / Trevor Watts / Paul Lytton / Ramon Lopez / Veryan Weston / Alexander Hawkins / Paul Dunmall / Percy Pursglove
Evan Parker, Ramon Lopez, Barry Guy, Paul Dunmall, Paul Lytton, Percy Pursglove, Veryan Weston, Trevor Watts
free jazzavant-gardeexperimental jazz
Cafe OTO
SAT 22 AUG
WED 26 AUG
THU 27 AUG
FRI 28 AUG
WED 2 SEP
HARMSADA
Miles Pillinger, Sam Eastmond, Jamie Harms, Dan Fawcett-Tuke, Eva Holmes
jazz fusionexperimental jazzfree jazz
Vortex Jazz Club
Misha Panfilov Septet
Misha Panfilov
experimental jazzambient jazzjazz
Jazz Cafe
VENT ⓥ Valentina Magaletti & YPY, Ben Vince
Valentina Magaletti, Ben Vince, YPY
experimentalelectroacousticexperimental jazz
Venue MOT Unit 18
THU 3 SEP
SAT 5 SEP
THU 10 SEP
THU 17 SEP
WED 23 SEP
Sound profile
An underground, organic sound.
energy
65
danceability
15
valence
45
grit
55
organicness
85
commerciality
10
tempo
50
vocality
15
About Experimental Jazz
Experimental jazz emerged in the mid-20th century as a radical departure from traditional swing and bebop, seeking to dismantle conventional harmonic and rhythmic constraints. It typically utilizes standard jazz instrumentation like saxophones, trumpets, and double basses but frequently incorporates unconventional techniques, electronic textures, and non-Western scales to expand the sonic palette. The genre is characterized by complex polyrhythms, frequent use of dissonance, and a cerebral, unpredictable mood that emphasizes spontaneous improvisation over rigid song structures. Semantically positioned between avant-garde jazz and free improvisation, it serves as a vital bridge for musicians looking to explore the fringes of sound, abstract composition, and total creative freedom.
Also known as: Avant-garde jazz
Parent genre:Jazz
Experimental Jazz events in London - FAQ
- What is Experimental Jazz music?
- Experimental jazz emerged in the mid-20th century as a radical departure from traditional swing and bebop, seeking to dismantle conventional harmonic and rhythmic constraints. It typically utilizes standard jazz instrumentation like saxophones, trumpets, and double basses but frequently incorporates unconventional techniques, electronic textures, and non-Western scales to expand the sonic palette. The genre is characterized by complex polyrhythms, frequent use of dissonance, and a cerebral, unpr…
- What Experimental Jazz events are in London?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Experimental Jazz events in London - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Experimental Jazz events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Experimental Jazz music?
- Experimental Jazz music scores high on organicness (85%), energy (65%), grit (55%), and lower on vocality (15%), commerciality (10%). These qualities shape the typical Experimental Jazz sound at live events and club nights.
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