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UKJAZZPLUS are proud to announce the new partnership of

UK Jazz Plus with Ronnie Scott’s London

UK JAZZ PLUS SESSIONS AT RONNIE SCOTTS UPSTAIRS

24 MARCH 2026

Curated by acclaimed British Cypriot artist Martha D Lewis, the UK Jazz Plus partnership with Ronnie Scott’s kicks off 24 March 2026 , with a sensational head-turning double-bill of 2 acts making waves in New Storytelling in Jazz and shaking up what it means to be a jazz singer today. Anoushka Lucas and Kitty Liv.

An exquisite chance to catch a powerhouse bill of artists from the growing genre of UK Jazz Singer songwriters.

A new dawn of singer-songwriter jazz is captured by UK JAZZ PLUS in association with Ronnie Scott’s.

Diverse, dynamic and engaging powerhouse performers on a bill of strength and vulnerability – curated by award-winning artist
Martha D Lewis.

Jazz is enjoying a huge renaissance, especially among young home-grown talent. The abundance of jazz courses has created not only an educational foundation for this genre, but a thriving and exciting community amongst its players.

From diverse ethnic groups comes the emergence of a new band of UK Jazz Singer Songwriters conveying their cultural influences and creating a new hybrid space between jazz, RnB, hip hop, soul, indie and art-pop.

Curator Martha D Lewis says:

“It has been exciting to curate this event which feature contemporary British artists from the growing genre of Jazz singer songwriters in one bumper night! Both artists expresse an abundance of musical independence and promises beautiful expansive music with jazz at its core. This is an exciting new era for Jazz”.

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A stunning bill of singer songwriter jazz artists.

Artists transcending borders of jazz and singer songwriter.

Performances of vulnerability, strength and an emotional landscape to touch even the hardest of hearts.

Rich tantalising vocals, awe-inspiring lyricism and works of individuality through new story telling in jazz.

KITTY LIV 

Kitty’s live performances promise a thrilling mix of original tunes, packed full of solid grooves and charming melodies, leaving the audience feeling they have witnessed the real, breathing, authentic deal.

“She’s incredibly talented, a musical maverick, great to hear some new excellent solo material from Kitty Liv. Amazing” – Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2 

As a songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Kitty is resonating with an expansive set of influences, from Erykah Badu and Bill Withers to T. Rex, Al Green and blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, to produce a body of personal songs that evoke the primal depths of Soul, Gospel blues & Rock and Roll.

“Absolutely brilliant, fresh new music.” –
Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 2 

WEBSITE 

https://www.kittyliv.com/

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https://www.youtube.com/@kittyliv

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ANOUSHKA LUCAS

Anoushka Lucas is an award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and playwright. With a debut album championed by Jamie Cullum, Anoushka has built a career that successfully straddles the worlds of music and theatre. To date she has been nominated for an Olivier Award (Best Actress in a Musical, 2023), an Evening Standard Award (Best Playwright, 2023) and she is a recipient of a Stage Debut Award (Best Writer, 2023). Now, Anoushka is back at Ronnie’s to premiere her second album, Make Believe, ahead of its release in Spring 2026.

WEBSITE

www.anoushkalucas.com

www.instagram.com/anoushkalucasmusic

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MARTHA D LEWIS

Since the 1990s, British-Cypriot artist Martha D. Lewis has built a career defined by reinvention and depth. As one half of the duo Donna & Kebab, she performed at iconic venues and festivals including Glastonbury. Later, she pursued a solo path in contemporary jazz and world music, releasing albums and appearing at festivals worldwide. Martha also composes for film, theatre and TV, mentors emerging musicians via the Ivors Academy and Help Musicians UK, and leads her independent label, Budd. Her musical style spans genres — from Greek blues to art-pop — always rooted in soulful expression and evolving creativity.

https://marthalewis.co.uk/

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