Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 20 November, we are delighted to welcome Magnus Pickering, accomplished jazz trumpeter and cornetist, for an evening of live jazz.

Magnus studied Jazz at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and Composition for Film at London College of Music. His musical career spans traditional jazz, swing, Dixieland and classical music. His recording credits include Dan Berkson's Dialogues, featuring Magnus on trumpet and flugelhorn, and The Lightship Session, with his own band, the Windy City Weatherbirds. His musical collaborations include the Remi Harris Trio, Hugo Jennings Big Band and Sherry Jazz Ensemble. He has also performed as a trumpet soloist with Perth Youth Orchestra in Florence and Tuscany, Italy, under conductor Allan Young.

Expect an enjoyable evening of swinging rhythms, classic jazz favourites and inspired improvisation, as Magnus brings his trumpet and cornet playing to the intimate surroundings of the Atrium Bar & Restaurant.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving before 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food and drinks, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM.

If you expect to arrive after 8:00 PM, please email londonjazzstage@gmail.com in advance so we can note your arrival time and do our best to arrange suitable seating.

Ticket Information

There are two ticket options available:

Dining Ticket – Dinner & Live Jazz

For guests who wish to enjoy dinner during the performance. We will do our best to reserve a table for you; however, table reservations are subject to availability. To give yourself the best chance of securing a table, we recommend booking your dining ticket as early as possible.

Drinks Ticket – Live Jazz Only

For guests who would like to enjoy drinks without dining. You are welcome to enjoy the performance from the bar area, where you can both see and hear the music. If tables become available during the evening, you are welcome to use one; however, we cannot guarantee table seating for drinks-only tickets.

Come and enjoy an evening of exceptional live jazz in a relaxed atmosphere, with delicious food, a full bar and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

Date: Friday, 20 November 2026

Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue:
President Hotel (Atrium Bar & Restaurant)
56–60 Guilford Street
Russell Square
London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Underground: Russell Square (1-minute walk)

Parking

Free on-street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours).

Paid parking is available beneath the hotel.

Tickets: £10 (Advance booking online only. No tickets will be available on the door.)

Enquiries: londonjazzstage@gmail.com