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)
November 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm GMT
Chris Coull’s ‘Porgy and Bess’
Chris’s band play a dynamic performance of timeless favourites alongside rediscovered gems. With interspersed narration from the opera, hard bop grooves, Latin rhythms and sumptuous ballads, this concert reimagines the Miles Davis–Gershwin masterpiece with both authenticity and invention — a spellbinding evening of world-class jazz.
Featuring Chris (tpt), Imogen Ryall (vox), John Turville (keys), Simon Thorpe (bass) & Matt Fishwick (drums)
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)
June 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm BST
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.
May 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm BST
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).
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!
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).