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The Coronet Theatre Jazz Festival 2025

(This is a past event and is no longer running)

THE PRIMACY OF RHYTHM

The 2025 Coronet Jazz Festival, curated by BBC Jazz Innovation award-winner Byron Wallen, is a deep exploration of the drum’s dynamic, melodic, and storytelling power. In a year that has seen the jazz world mourn the profound losses of rhythmic giants Al Foster, Louis Moholo, and Jack DeJohnette, the festival turns its focus to the living masters who carry the rhythm forward.

The Coronet Theatre is the perfect festival venue; grab a drink in “the most atmospheric bar in the known universe” (The Telegraph), celebrate with friends or family, and enjoy incredible jazz performed live in one of the most beautiful venues in London.

 

Line Up

Thu 11 Dec
The Language of Rhythm featuring Tom Skinner
Drummer, composer and producer Tom Skinner performs alongside festival curator and trumpet legend Byron Wallen, revolutionary tuba virtuoso Theon Cross and a very special guest to be announced soon.

Fri 12 Dec
Doug Hammond: A Griot’s Journey
Legendary drummer, poet, composer, and singer Doug Hammond presents a singular performance that spans the full spectrum of his artistry, moving effortlessly from intimate solo expression to expansive trio collaboration.

Sat 13 Dec
The Endless Rhythm: A Tribute to Jack DeJohnette
A tribute to the vast and vibrant legacy of Jack DeJohnette: a drummer of profound influence, a visionary composer, and a spirit of boundless generosity. His music, a lifelong exploration of rhythm and melody, remains a guiding force.

Genre:

Music

Performances:

Thu 11 – Sat 13 Dec

Auditorium

Tickets:

£30, £20 standard

Up to 20% off for members

Concessions

Group Offer

Access Information

Genre:

Music

Performances:

Thu 11 – Sat 13 Dec

Auditorium

Tickets:

£30, £20 standard

Up to 20% off for members

Concessions

Group Offer

Access Information

Additional Information

Byron Wallen
Byron Wallen (b. 1969) was raised in a musical family and as a child studied classical piano, euphonium, trumpet, flute and drums. In the mid 1980’s the trumpet became Wallen’s primary instrument of choice. Wallen’s first major work, Tarot Suite, (1994) was inspired by a love of mythology and symbolism, which reflected the archetypal journey of human life through an interdisciplinary pan-continental approach. Wallen’s study of cognitive psychology has aided his transition towards conceptualising music as a medium for healing. Wallen raises awareness and invokes change by unlocking boundaries through the nature and science of sound. Widely recognised as a seminal figure in Jazz, Wallen is an acclaimed writer and producer whose original scores have been commissioned by The London Science Museum; PRS For Music, The BBC, Jerwood Foundation, Southbank Centre, National Theatre, Arts Council, FIFA and Sage Gateshead. He has also composed soundscapes for Universal Pictures, Warner Bros and Game of Thrones. Wallen’s current PRS commission ‘Anthem for Woolwich’ forges new links between schools, venues, musicians and residents to strengthen the resilience and promote the cohesion of the community. Wallen has received the BBC Jazz Innovation award (2003) and has been nominated several times for the MOBO award.

Past Events

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