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).
July 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm BST
Shireen Francis & Sarah Moule: ‘When Peggy Met Ella’
This was co-written by Shireen & Sarah, featuring a collection of their icon’s signature songs and anecdotes about some lesser known aspects of Peggy Lee & Ella Fitzgerald’s lives. With Simon Wallace on keys and Paul Whitten on bass.
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.
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.