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Chichester Jazz Festival; The Re-Birth Octet play at Pallant Suite

    Date: Friday, June 23, 2023
    Time: 6:45 PM
    Location: Pallant Suite, Chichester
    Birth of the Cool is surely one of Miles Davis’ greatest albums. Recorded almost a decade before it’s release in 1959 it was Miles’ first collaboration with arranger Gil Evans and alongside other cutting edge musicians like Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz, Gunther Schuller. The Re-Birth Octet was formed in 2021 by Brighton based musician Chris Coull. […]

    Andy Panayi at The Speakeasy

      Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
      Time: 8:00 PM
      Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
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      Join us at Brighton and Hove's outstanding venue for mid week live jazz, above The Wick Inn on Holland Rd. Arrive by 7.30pm to secure your favourite seat (or PM me to reserve). This week its award winning saxophonist Andy Panayi, with backing from trumpeter and host Chris Coull and band. Andy Panayi is one […]

      The Chris Coull Octet’s ‘Ellingtonia’ at Ropetackle Arts Centre.

        Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
        Time: 8:00 PM
        Location: Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea
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        Trumpeter and band leader Chris Coull leads his octet full of inspired be-bopper shining in every position. From UK horn stars Andy Panayi (reeds) and Gabriel Garrick (trumpet) to the hard swinging rhythm section of Peter Cater (drums) Terry Seabrook (piano) and Rhys Lovell on bass the swash buckling style let’s fly with aplomb. The […]

        Lewes Con Club; Chris Coull / Dan Cartwright Quartet play the muisc of Monk

          Date: Sunday, October 9, 2022
          Time: 2:00 PM
          Location: Lewes Con Club
          Chris Coull (trumpet) and Dan Cartwright (sax) play this popular gig at a fine pub with great food and drinks, with Terry Seabrook (organ), and Joe Edwards (drums) providing the rhythm section. Playing the music of legendary jazz composer and pianist, Thelonious Sphere Monk.

          Oli Howe with The Chris Coull Quartet at The Speakeasy Jazz Club.

            Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
            Time: 8:00 PM
            Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
            Since forming his band 'HOWES3', more recently Oli has began working on 3 new projects due for release in 2022 while touring and collaborating alongside artists such as YolanDa Brown, The House & Garage Orchestra, David Mrakpor, Jackson Mathod, Tortured Soul and Freak Power amongst others. Playing tonight at The Spekaeasy, with Angus Bishopn (drums) Paul Whitten (bass) and Chris Coull (trumet / […]

            Alan Barnes at The Speakeasy Jazz Club

              Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
              Time: 8:00 PM
              Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
              ALAN BARNES; A towering giant on the British jazz scene for over five decades, Alan’s sax and clarinet playing has grabbed the attention of fans throughout his illustrious career. Equally adept on the mic with his funny and captivating banter, you are in for a great night of laughter, swing and musicianship! WhatsApp 07948260789 £15 […]

              Lucy Pickering Quartet at Jazz At The Speakeasy

                Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
                Time: 8:00 PM
                Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
                Lucy Pickering is a long established vocalist on the South East jazz scene and has won many plaudits with her vibrant interpretations and swing and be-bop classics. As well as being an esteemed teacher, Lucy heads up the Chris Coull Big Band as well as her own projects such as 'Court and Spark' - reinterpreting […]

                Jim Rattigan Quartet at Jazz At The Speakeasy

                  Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
                  Time: 8:00 PM
                  Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
                  We are pleased to have the debut of one of the UK's only Jazz- French Horn players in the form of Jim Rattigan. A list of Jim Rattigan’s accomplishments would fill pages, just as his music fills the air with the sheer joy of creativity. One of the world’s foremost exponents of the French Horn, […]

                  Geoff Mason Quartet; Jazz At The Speakeasy

                    Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
                    Time: 8:00 PM
                    Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
                    A seasoned trombonist with a rich history in the London jazz scene, Geoff’s music bridges the gap between traditional jazz and contemporary sounds. A fusion of the classic big band energy with modern jazz nuances, spiced up with the trombone's distinct voice. This unique blend has resonated with audiences at top festivals like the EFG […]

                    Nikos Ziarkas at Jazz At The Speakeasy

                      Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
                      Time: 8:00 PM
                      Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
                      Regular host Chris Coull is away... But fear not, the delightful sounds of NIKOS ZIARKAS with Tim Wells (organ) and Angus Bishop (drums) plus guests abound for an evening of really AMAZING jazz!! Suggested donations at the interal £5 (cash or card) Described as one of the most exciting and upcoming guitarist and lute players […]