Tutu Puoane - whose Wrapped in Rhythm Vol 1 is an absolute must - plays Ronnie Scott's on 30 May. See our list of the best albums (so far) of 2024

Patrice Rushen, Marcus Miller, Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin are also among the top acts coming to Ronnie's in the next few months. Heading too for Frith Street are Marcus Strickland’s Twi-Life, Chief Adjuah, Endea Owens, Arturo O'Farrill, The Headhunters, Monty Alexander, Ed Motta, Dan Casimir with his new Big Band project, John Surman, Stacey Kent and Snarky Puppy.

Late spot at Scott's: Resolution 88 are in the house tomorrow night

Also on are the Finn Carter Quartet, Shez Raja featuring John Etheridge and Guthrie Govan, Yessaï Karapetian, Zara McFarlane singing Sarah Vaughan, Frank Cognoscenti, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra, Camille Thurman, the Bacha Mdzinarashvili Quintet, Mike Stern Band, Julian Siegel Quartet, Boreal Sun and many more. Other notable upcoming acts include Salena Jones, Natalie Williams’ Soul Family and the Ed Richardson Big Band featuring special guest Kurt Elling. Tutu Puoane, photo: press