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).
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).
September 27, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm BST
The Nighthawks explore film in a jazz setting, from Legrand to Bacharach, & films such as Butch Cassidy & The Thomas Crown Affair, arranged by leader George Trebar (bass). They also play originals & an eclectic mix from the jazz canon.
Joining George are Roy Hilton (keys), Matt Wates (sax) & Joe Edwards (dms). Tonight their CD ‘Pages & Frames’ is launched.
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).