December 16 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm GMT
Andy Panayi’s Big Band returns!
This time with Duncan Lamont’s suite ‘As If By Magic‘, written for the iconic 1970’s children’s TV show ‘Mr Benn’ and re-scored for jazz Big Band 20 years later. Plus a second set filled with the music of Elllington and Basie. Featuring special guests:
Duncan Lamont Jr & Robert Fowler (saxes/woodwinds) and Anthony Kerr (vibes/xylophone)
October 28 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm GMT
The Neal Richardson Septet
Neal’s new project ‘The Light Catcher’ features great new songs with his signature bluesy twist, presented by a seven-piece band ready to raise the roof and give you a great evening’s entertainment.
Neal (keys/vox), Sue Richardson (tpt), Jo Fooks (sax), Mark Nightingale (trombone), Luke Rattenbury (guitar), Miles Danso (bass) & Paul Cavaciuti (drums)
September 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm BST
Five-Way Split
Hugely popular when they appeared here two years ago, the group is blazing a new trail in 2026 with their latest recording Modus Operandi, providing a continuation of the straight-ahead contemporary bop which was the hallmark of their standout debut album ‘All The Way’.
Quentin Collins (trumpet)
Vasilis Xenopoulos (sax)
Rob Barren (keys)
Matyas Hofeker (bass)
Matt Home (drums)
March 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm GMT
Andy Urquhart (trumpet) and Andy Panayi (tenor sax/flute) celebrate the partnership of Kenny Dorham and Joe Henderson with classic tunes from their early 1960’s Blue Note recordings. Joining them are Phil Doyle (keys), Oz Dechaine (double bass) & Angus Bishop (drums).
December 17, 2025 @ 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, 2025 @ 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, 2025 @ 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).
August 27, 2025 @ 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, 2025 @ 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, 2025 @ 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).