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!
November 26 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm GMT
Tommaso Starace Quartet. A favourite at Splash Point Jazz, Tommaso plays alto and soprano saxes with a bop swing and more than a dash of Italian flair. A busy band leader, he has recorded 10 albums, each showing a different side to his musical personality. Sharing the stage with him at the Fishermen’s are Terry Seabrook (keys), Nigel Thomas (bass) and Joe Edwards (drums).
October 29 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm GMT
Drummer Matt Skelton’s Quintet presents a night of cool jazz in tribute to Shelly Manne, one of the greats of the West Coast scene of the 50’s. Matt’s career has encompassed a diverse range of music, from playing with both US and UK jazz superstars, to appearing with the Halle, The BBC Concert Orchestra and the John Wilson Orchestra. He appears tonight with Leon Greening (keys), Mark Crooks (clarinet & sax), James Davison (trumpet) and Conor Chaplin (bass).
September 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm BST
Geoff Mason Quartet.
One of the UK’s leading jazz trombonists, Geoff has a wealth of experience playing with Big Bands, on TV and Film soundtracks, leading his own bands and supporting numerous visiting US musicians as well as the cream of UK’s jazz stars. He is joined tonight by John Horler (keys), Tim Wells (bass) and Bobby Worth (drums).
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).
June 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm BST
Clark Tracey’s ‘Jazz Champions’
Featuring Clark on drums, Art Themen and Simon Allen on saxes, David Newton on piano and Andy Cleyndert on bass, playing music associated with Stan Tracey + classic Monk tunes + originals.
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).
April 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm BST
Zoe Schwarz (vocals) & Rob Koral (guitar) last played here in 2021, and we’re delighted to have them back. Their exciting blend of jazz and blues have made them favourites throughout the UK, and their on-stage enthusiasm transmits to every corner of the audience. Sharing the stage with them tonight are local heros Nigel Thomas (bass) and Tony Shepherd (drums).
Doors at 7.15pm – Under 25’s half price (email Annette Keen to secure a ticket if under 25)
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.