Events

Once in a while we are lucky to have a truly great master amongst our guests at St Andrews. And so it is with the titanic Ralph Moore – although born in UK, Ralph grew up in the US and cut his teeth with such legends as Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard and Dizzy Gillespie. A […]

Imogen Ryall has been at the forefront of the UK jazz scene wowing audiences with her interpretations of jazz standards old and new, as well as a many special projects in partnership with leading jazz instrumentalists. Trumpeter Chris Coull has long wanted to put together a group to perform this musical work that seamlessly crosses […]

Pianist Nick Tomalin’s quintet recreate the distinctive sound of the classic Shearing Quintet; the British pianist who found fame when he settled in the US in the late 1940s. Expect a mix of Shearing's acclaimed compositions, lesser known gems and some originals inspired by Shearing's music. Featuring Dominic Howles (bass), Matt Fishwick (drums) and Chris […]

Bassist Simon Woolf brings his Young Masters quintet to St Andrews in a programme that intersperses compositions by some of the jazz legends with whom he has played (Benny Golson, Harry Allen, Al Cohn) and his own tuneful originals. As the name suggests, the line up is made up of three young, up and coming […]

Join vocalist Lucy Pickering quartet for an evening of American Songbook classics from likes of Gershwin, Rogers + Hart and Cole Porter as well as a renditions of jazz favourites from Ela Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday.

We’re delighted to welcome back the incredible Tony Kofi for his third appearance in as many years at St Andrews — a firm favourite for good reason. With a tone steeped in the spirit of classic bebop, Tony’s alto saxophone captures the raw energy and innovation of modern jazz’s early trailblazers.This special night pays tribute […]

Saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos and pianist Paul Edis began collaborating 20 years ago – Vasilis fresh from Berklee College, and Paul newly relocated from the Northeast. Their critically acclaimed album A Narrow Escape was followed by Feels Like Home, featuring original compositions inspired by places they’ve lived. With Chris Coull (trumpet), Paul Whitten (bass) and Angus […]