Tag: Jazz

The Fleur Stevenson Trio – The 20th Century Jazzy Songbook

The Fleur Stevenson Trio – The 20th Century Jazzy Songbook

Friday 3rd July 2026 7:30pm The 20th Century Songbook brings to life fresh, beautifully crafted jazz arrangements of iconic songs by Billy Joel, Randy Crawford, Elvis Presley, King Crimson, and more, alongside beloved jazz standards by Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Hoagy Carmichael. Performed by acclaimed vocalist Fleur Stevenson and her exceptional trio, the programme …

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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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