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).
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)
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.
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
Five Way Split
An exciting modern jazz quintet featuring Quentin Collins (tpt), Vasilis Xenopoulos (sax), Rob Barron (keys), Matyas Hofecker (bass) and Matt Home (drums).
Note: 50% discount on ticket price for under 25’s
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.
Our Christmas Special concert this year is Simon Thorpe’s band Jivin’ Miss Daisy. With the wonderful Liz Fletcher (vox), the band also has a 4-piece horn section and a 4-piece rhythm section with some of the very best musicians anywhere in the world. They will be performing a combination of feel-good music from the 30’s & 40’s. It’s going to be a fun evening with Muld Wine and Mince Pies to help you get into the mood!
The Alan Barnes Sextet – ‘Cannonball & Coltrane’ – featuring Alan Barnes on alto sax, Andy Panayi on tenor sax, Robbie Robson on trumpet, Mark Edwards on keys, Simon Thorpe on bass and Pete Cater on drums.
THE SUE RICHARDSON QUINTET: ‘BIRD’
Sue Richardson (trumpet, vocals) presents a celebration of the immense (and largely ignored) contribution of women in jazz. With an intriguing narration alongside the music, the band includes Jo Fooks (tenor), Romarna Campbell (drums) and Marianne Windham (bass).
Matt Home Quartet ‘The Bobby Timmons Project’
American pianist and composer Bobby Timmons left a huge legacy of music from his time with the Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley bands, and you will recognise most of his compositions. Matt Home (drums) explores the music alongside Leon Greening (keys), Steve Fishwick (trumpet) and Mateus Hofecker (bass).