Jon Regen

Singer, songwriter and pianist Jon Regen has been a fan favorite on both sides of the Atlantic for over a decade, selling-out venues and nabbing top-tier press and radio play. Regen brings an ace band to celebrate the release of his new album LIVE IN LONDON, recorded live on stage during the 2025 London Jazz Festival. 

The album features new songs as well as celebrated ones from records like Satisfied Mind, which spent weeks on Jazz FM’s A List Playlist and featured luminaries like Ron Carter, Rob Thomas and Pino Palladino. 

Paul Booth - sax

PJ Phillips - bass

John Miller - drums

 “ ★★★★ Imagine walking into a shady New York bar out of the sweltering summer heat to find a young Billy Joel singing Bill Withers songs with an air of languid self absorption amidst a flow and tumble of perfectly chilled piano notes riding on waves of coolly emotional bass. It is a very appealing combination, thoughtful songs that don’t try too hard in glistening jazz trio arrangements, the occasional instrumental bursts reminding you that you are witnessing virtuosos at the height of their powers. Regen has reason to be satisfied. ”

THE TELEGRAPH   

“He's a really classy singer, he writes beautiful songs, and he's got a great new album called Satisfied Mind.”

JAMIE CULLUM, BBC RADIO 2   

“Satisfied Mind is our Album of the Week!”

JAZZ FM   

“He’s come up with an engaging set of tunes, embellished by some great guest performances. His words and delivery remain sharp, melding humour and feeling, and the production by Matt Johnson of Jamiroquai means that the sound generously encompasses everything from jazz to ambient and electronica.”

JAZZWISE

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“The new album is a thrill for me for many reasons,” Regen says. “The first being my career as a singer/songwriter started in London. It’s the place where I realized I had my own story to tell as a solo artist. It’s also the first time that what I do live has been accurately captured on record. It sounds like my shows sound. And finally, to have my longtime band of PJ Phillips and John Miller - plus sax ace Paul Booth along for the ride – that’s the icing on the cake!”

LIVE IN LONDON follows a busy year for Regen, with a recent appearance on BBC Radio 3’s “EARLIER… with Jools Holland” hosted by the legendary pianist and TV presenter. Regen also just performed with his band on the Isle of Jersey, programmed the inaugural Downtown NYC JazzFest and is working with Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert DeLeo on his upcoming solo project.

Jon Regen’s 2023 album Satisfied Mind received raved reviews as well, with famed Telegraph writer Neil McCormick awarding it four stars and writing, “Imagine a young Billy Joel singing Bill Withers songs with a tumble of perfectly chilled piano notes... you are witnessing virtuosos at the height of their powers.” Regen also just released his never-before-issued 1996 debut album From Left to Right to great acclaim, featuring the late bassist Earl May (John Coltrane, Charlie Parker) and drummer Sunny Jain (Red Baraat). 

Jon Regen has worn a multitude of hats in his career - from a sought-after sideman with artists like Little Jimmy Scott and Kyle Eastwood, to an acclaimed solo artist in his own right with a Number One Billboard album. He was also the longtime Editor of Keyboard Magazine, a writer for outlets like the New York Times and Variety, and the creator and host of the popular worldwide radio show “New York Notes” that ran for nearly 100 episodes and featured guests like Bruce Hornsby and Jackson Browne. Regen was also featured in the Emmy Award-winning Amazon series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and is a Steinway Artist.