The London Jazz Festival goes from strength to strength with the announcement of three US contemporary giants added to the ever growing line-up. The festival, which runs from 13-22 November held in association with BBC Radio 3 and sponsored by Jazzwise, presents a sizzling double bill of the Chick Corea Trio, featuring Stanley Clarke and Lenny White, and Bela Fleck and the Flecktones at the Barbican on 15 November plus a special Marcus Miller concert, Tutu Revisited: The Music of Miles Davis that will focus on music he recorded and produced with the trumpeter from the 1987 album Tutu. The concert, which also includes an appearance by Gary Husband, in support, takes place on 22 November.

The opening night of the festival – 13 November – will feature a gala night at the Barbican titled Jazz Voice: Celebrating a Century of Song with Guy Barker as musical director. This year the concert will concentrate on jazz songs, singers, and film soundtracks from years ending in 9 with many guest singers and musicians to be announced shortly. Among the headlining names already announced are Sonny Rollins, Bill Frisell, John Surman 65th Birthday concert, Tord Gustavsen, John Scofield, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth and Tomasz Stanko with more names to be announced over the coming months. Tickets go on sale today. Go to www.londonjazzfestival.com to book