Julian Joseph's 60th Birthday Concert

Jazz in the Gardens 2026 Julian Joseph’s 60th Birthday Concert Book Now Home / Events / Jazz in the Gardens 2026 / Julian Joseph’s 60th Birthday Concert In celebration of his 60th birthday, and as part of Jazz in the Gardens concert series, Julian will perform a selection of the most beautiful standards from the jazz classics as well as original compositions by Joseph himself; never ceasing to inspire with his mastery of the keyboard, versatility of musicality and boundless creative imagination. Hailed as one of the finest pianists to emerge this side of the Atlantic, for over two decades Julian Joseph has been a towering figure in contemporary jazz. Virtuoso pianist, bandleader, composer, arranger and broadcaster, Julian Joseph is the undisputed heir to the global house of jazz. Acclaimed by critics and audiences the world over, Julian never fails to inspire with his mastery of the keyboard, the versatility of his musicianship, and the seemingly limitless scope of his creative imagination. He was the first black British jazz musician to lead a series of concerts at Wigmore Hall in London and the first to open the prestigious BBC Proms with his All-Star Big Band as headliner. He has built an outstanding reputation as a performer and composer as well as received recognition as a highly knowledgeable and engaging anchorman, music ambassador and advocate of culture. Julian Joseph has composed works for solo piano, small ensembles, big band and symphony orchestras. During his career, he has received major commissions from the BBC, Hackney Music Development Trust, City of London Festival and London Jazz Festival. “The most important jazz musician (Julian Joseph) this country has produced in many years, possibly ever.” The Stage Julian Joseph – Piano Mark Mondesir – Drums Orlando Le Flemming – Bass Jazz in the Gardens 2026 Fri 17 Jul 2026 Jazz Book Now Ticket Prices £17.50/£25/35 Times Doors: 6:00 pm Stage: 7:30 pm Venue World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, 3 Ponton Road, London SW11 7BD Directions Accessibility: World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens is a fully accessible venue. If you have any questions or special requirements, please email [email protected]