Tag: Jazz

Martin Speake – Charukesi

Martin Speake – Charukesi

Friday 6 March 2026, 7:30pm

Martin Speake alto saxophone/compositions
Alyson Cawley tenor saxophone
Richard Fox tuba
Tom Hooper drums

Martin Speake is one of the most interesting and rewarding alto saxophonists now playing jazz on any continent.Thomas Conrad – Jazz Times

Martin Speake’s Charukesi
For 30 years alto saxophonist, composer and improviser Martin Speake has been exploring non-Western rhythmic and melodic approaches inspired by the music of many cultures.

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Earl Okin

Earl Okin

Friday 25 July 2025, 7:30pm

Earl Okin brings his own blend of jazz/bossa nova and ‘lounge lizard’ cabaret 
“You are quite a genius you are – you have managed to find a niche in Cabaret I have never seen nor heard before – you are simply brilliant. Hard to categorize – musician/comedian or what – I guess you a

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The Moondancers

The Moondancers

Friday 18th July 2025, 7:30pm

John Parker brings his own distinct jazz style with The Moondancers.
Natasha Hodge (vocals) has been singing on the jazz scene and has the perfect voice for a raunchy “Hard Hearted Hannah” or a heartfelt “Alfie” so we can look forward to a wide variety of jazz to .
Vernon Leyton (Bass)J will’ll be providing the bedrock for our performance he’s played in a variety of bands over the years and has proved to be a reliable member for the ensemble. ”
Tony Radford (sax)John say’s “. One of my oldest and dearest friends in the business Tony will be the icing on the cake having and won’t disappoint with lyrical solos and support for the rest of us. ”

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NOMAD

NOMAD

Friday 13 Jun 2025, 7:30pm

Formed in 2017, Nomad is a 3-piece band that combines jazz grooves and world music rhythms.
We play original music that reflects our love of American and European jazz, and also incorporates musical styles from around the globe – Africa, India, the Far East, the Caribbean…..
The band personnel is: Dave Lee on piano/organ/keyboards, Steve Duke on bass guitar/upright bass and Rick Wills on drums/percussion.

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Shirley Smart Trio

Shirley Smart Trio

Friday 26 Jul 2024, 7:30pm

Acknowledged as one of the UK’s most versatile and creative cellists, trailblazing cellist and composer Shirley Smart is equally at home and well versed in jazz, folk, Middle Eastern and World Music, as well as classical, and her music draws upon this rich tapestry of influences.
Drawing on a background of 10 years living in Jerusalem and working with the overlapping worlds of jazz, Arabic, Turkish and North African music, her trio brings these influences together in an evening of vibrant melodies, grooves, swing and lively improvisation.

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Earl Okin

Earl Okin

Friday 5 Jul 2024, 7:30pm

Earl Okin is one of the world’s finest Jazz singers. In addition, he is probably the finest performer of Bossa Nova
outside of Brazil.
Though occasionally performing with a trio, he normally performs solo, accompanying himself at the guitar or piano as most appropriate for the song.
Last but not least, he’s renowned for his legendary ‘vocal trumpet’ solos.

Based in London, Earl has given concerts around the world in theatres, clubs and festivals, and regularly performs at London’s premier Jazz Club, Ronnie Scott’s
Over his career, he has worked alongside such legends as Adelaide Hall, Benny Carter, Stephane Grappelly,
Barney Kessel and Dame Cleo Laine among others. To sum him up – the perfect sophisticated Jazz vocal cabaret!

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DB-Infusion

DB-Infusion

Saturday 1st June 2024, 7:30PM

Danny Berdichevsky’s Infusion is a dynamic, high-energy instrumental band which blends jazz-rock fusion with elements from Latin, Flamenco, Classical, Middle Eastern and African music to produce a rich, melodic and highly original sound.
DB-Infusion features:
Danny Berdichevsky guitar
Gonzalo Carrera Keys
Alvin Burrell bass
Ollie Usiskin drums

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