December 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm GMT
Andy Panayi’s Big Band. They’re back! This year featuring the late Duncan Lamont’s Sherlock Holmes Suite (only the second complete performance). Featuring Alan Barnes & Duncan Lamont Jnr (saxes/woodwinds/narration) and Christian Garrick (violin). Pre-booking essential. There might be another special guest too!
August 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm BST
Chris Coull’s ‘Blues and the Abstract Truth’.
Oliver Nelson’s writing and improvising flair were brought together in this classic album from 1961, ‘a must have’ record for any collector. He also made a follow-up album which featured some of his pieces but also compositions from other composers. All arranged by Oliver Nelson. The Line-up follows the instrumentation on the original recordings. Chris Coull (trumpet), Andy Panayi (alto sax), Sam Miles (tenor sax), Alan Barnes (baritone sax), John Donaldson (keys), Paul Whitten (bass) and Joe Edwards (drums).
May 28 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm BST
Freddie Gavita: ‘Freddie plays Freddie’
US trumpeter Freddie Hubbard was a star of the Blue Note record lable in the 1950’s, 60’s & 70’s, collaborating with Wayne Shorter, Art Blakey and Herbie Hancock amongst many others. UK trumpet virtuoso Freddie Gavita recreates those sounds, but in his own style. Alongside Freddie are Mark Edwards (keys), Oz Dechaine (bass) and Mez Clough (drums).
February 26 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm GMT
Roy Hilton Quintet: ‘Giants of Hard Bop’
The band will be playing the music of the great musicians from the 50’s & 60’s including Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderley, Hank Mobley and Thelonious Monk.
Playing in the band tonight are Roy (keyboard), Steve Waterman (trumpet), Andy Panayi (saxes & flute), Simon Thorpe (bass) and Bobby Worth (drums).
Doors at 7.15pm – Under 25’s half price (email Annette Keen to secure a ticket if under 25)
December 18, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm GMT
The Andy Panayi Big Band.
After their sell-out performance last year, they are back; this time with some classic music from the big band repertoire of Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Ted Heath, Count basie & Terry Gibbs plus other great writers from the UK and the USA. As it is our special Xmas concert, mince pies and mulled wine will be available tonight 🙂 but it is advisable to book early for this one before all the tickets are sold out.
September 25, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm BST
The Nicola Farnon Quartet.
Nicola is widely recognised as one of the classiest jazz singers and double bassists in the UK. She has a passionate and swinging style, outstanding personality, and a charasmatic stage presence to match. Her repertoire embraces both classic jazz standards and her own originals. With her tonight are Mark Edwards (keys), Phil Johnson (drums) and Andy Panayi (sax & flute).
May 29, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm BST
Terry Quinney: The Sound of Blue Note.
Terry (tenor sax) leads his band playing great tunes from the famous ‘Blue Note’ jazz record label from the 50’s & 60’s with special guest Andy Panayi on alto sax.
Note: Half price for under 25’s
January 31, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm GMT
The Nigel Price Organ Trio. Led by multi-award winning guitarist Nigel Price and featuring Ross Stanley (organ) and Joel Barford (drums). The trio tours extensively every year, playing to packed houses and getting great reviews like this: “This is just about as good as it gets, whether you’re into guitar, organ, sax, drums or simply great jazz.”
December 13, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm GMT
Featuring Count Basie’s music, Andy’s Big Band will be playing the iconic 1958 album ‘The Atomic Mr Basie’ in its entirety in the original arrangements. Taking over Basie’s piano stool is Roy Hilton, with Paul Whitten (bass), Phil Crabbe (drums), & vocalists Yvonne Lloyd & Dave Williams adding a little magic to more Basie classics.
June 28, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm BST
The Andy Panayi Quartet – Flute to the Power of 4 – ALBUM LAUNCH GIG
Andy plays all the flutes – piccolo, flute, alto flute and bass flute. With him on the night are the other players on the album – Mark Edwards (keys), Oz Dechaine (bass) and Joe Edwards (drums).