Tag: Jazz

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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Jazz – The Moondancers

Jazz – The Moondancers

Friday 1st March 2024 7:30pm

A welcome return of The Moondancers to open our new season Tickets £14/£12
Natasha Hodge (vocals)
Natasha has been singing on the jazz scene for a while 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 satisfy the most discerning palette. 

Vernon Leyton (Bass)
Tony Radford (sax)
John Parker (Gtr)
Craig Hipperson on  Drums

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Catherine Lima – The Allure of Miss Lee

Catherine Lima – The Allure of Miss Lee

Friday 1 December 7:30pm

The Allure of Miss Lee explores the life and songs of jazz icon, Peggy Lee. From humble beginnings in North Dakota Peggy Lee proved that ambition, drive and sheer hard work paid dividends. She became a prolific songwriter, was in the entertainment industry for over 60 years and is known as one of the great female jazz innovators.

Performing some of Peggy Lee’s original arrangements, Catherine is backed by an excellent quartet led by Paul Higgs on piano and trumpet.

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VIP Jazz feat. Martin Eaton

VIP Jazz feat. Martin Eaton

Friday 6 October 7:30pm

VIP Jazz features Martin Eaton on sax and vocals with John Parker on guitar, Andy Staples on Bass and Kevin Harris on drums.
Martin hails from the Norwich are and performs with several of the big bands in the area providing vocals and Sax playing. He has a liking for the songs of Nat King Cole. Get ready for a well balanced program of vocal and instrumental tunes that’ll get feet tapping from bar one.

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Jazz – Nic Meier Trio

Jazz – Nic Meier Trio

Friday 1st September 7:30pm

Nicolas Meier Trio
featuring Demi Garcia on percussion
Kevin Glasgow on bass
Nicolas Meier on acoustic guitar and glissentar

UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the world’s most original and uniquely talented guitarists. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more — all mixed with jazz — Meier’s versatility and musical fluency extends well beyond that

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The Matt Carter Octet

The Matt Carter Octet

Friday 2 June 7:30pm
The Matt Carter Octet is one of the most exciting young bands on today’s jazz scene. They’re on an album launch tour of the UK, and will be bringing music from their new album Read Between the Lines to Two Sisters Arts Centre for one night only!  The album was recorded at Livingstone Studios in north London in 2022, after a successful UK wide tour last summer. Now completed, they’ll play all ten tracks in their entirety as well as other material from their expanding repertoire.

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