Sat 06 Jun 2026, Brunel Goods Shed, Stroud

Twenty years after his last opus, Brian’s comeback was highlighted by the release of two albums in 2021 and 2022. His Jazz Is Dead release is a collaboration with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest). His second album, titled This Is Brian Jackson (BBE Music), has met critical acclaim, earning spots in Mojo magazine’s “Highest Rated Albums of 2022“ list and the New York Times’ playlist. In 2026, Brian Jackson brings us Now More than Ever, the definitive rework of Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson compositions that somehow seem more relevant today than when they wrote them 50 years ago. True to his identity and musical signature, Jackson takes us on a tour through society’s struggles from the point of view of one who survived the government’s 1970s backlash against the activism of the seventies, to the present, where history dutifully repeats itself - and beyond - with some needed healing and guidance for those whose futures depend on getting the right information and the right inspiration. Produced by Masters at Work (aka Louie Vega and Kenny Dope), Brian slips seamlessly through the time continuum to bring the message that all listeners, both old and young, need to hear - now more than ever. Lineup: Brian Jackson: keyboards, lead vocals, flute Lex Cameron: keyboards, backing vocals, flute, guitar (Omar, Leon Ware) Steve Walters: bass (George Michael, Amy Winehouse) Paul Jones: drums (Alison Moyet, xPropaganda) Presented by SVA. This is an 18+ event