June 24
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Ben Crosland’s band ‘Threeway’ came into being 22 years ago, since when they have played all the major UK clubs and festivals many times over, and recorded several highly acclaimed albums. The trio features Ben (guitar), Steve Waterman (trumpet/flugelhorn) & Steve Lodder (keys). Together they play an attractive brand of melodic, fresh sounding, subtle jazz, the material largely written by all three band members. “…as near to perfection as anyone could want” Peter Vacher, Jazzwise.
£15
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May 27
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Mark Nightingale & Freddie Gavita ‘Brass Generations’
Mark Nightingale’s (trombone) & Freddie Gavita’s (trumpet) quintet exclusively plays tunes composed by brass players. As well as Dizzy Gilespie, JJ Johnson & Clifford Brown, composers Sammy Nestico, Johnny Mandel & Thad Jones were all brass players too.This is a uniquely fresh programme performed by two of our very best brass players, with Jim Watson (keys), Dave Whitford (bass) & Matt Home (drums).
£15
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March 25
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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).
£15
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December 17, 2025
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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!
£20
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October 29, 2025
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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).
£15
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August 27, 2025
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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).
£15
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May 28, 2025
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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).
£15
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February 26, 2025
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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)
£15
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December 18, 2024
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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.
£15
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May 29, 2024
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Terry Quinney: The Sound of Blue Note.
Terry (tenor sax) leads his band playing great tunes from the famous ‘Blue Note’ jazz record label from the 50’s & 60’s with special guest Andy Panayi on alto sax.
Note: Half price for under 25’s
£15
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