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).
February 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm GMT
Pianist Chris Ingham returns (following his Hoagy Carmichael show) with a tribute to the music of the late Dudley Moore. Featuring his scores for the films ‘Bedazzled’ and ’30 is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia’, as well as Dudley’s jazz albums, this is a joyous celebration of a hugely undervalued British musicial. Featuring Malcolm Creese (double bass) & George Double (drums).
January 28 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm GMT
The Jonny Hepbir Quartet featuring Mike Piggott.
Jonny Hepbir (guitar) initially played flamenco-jazz in a successful duo with Spanish guitarist, Ignacio Lozano in the early 90’s, before studying Gypsy Jazz guitar technique in the style of Django Reinhardt. His band tonight featurs Jason Henson (guitar), Dan Sheppard (bass) & Mike Piggott (violin).
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).
September 24, 2025 @ 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, 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).
July 30, 2025 @ 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.
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.