Events

Matt Holborn is a UK-based jazz violinist and composer known for his lyrical improvisation, rich tone, and genre-blending work spanning contemporary jazz, folk, and classical influences. For this concert, Holborn presents a vibrant tribute to the legendary jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli, celebrating the elegance, swing, and enduring influence of one of the instrument’s most iconic […]

St Andrew’s favourite guitarist Nigel Price returns with his blend of bebop lines, blues feeling and masterful chord work. He spent ten years with The Filthy Six and three years with The James Taylor Quartet, recording several albums. He leads his own organ trio and has released multiple albums under his own name. Among his […]

Martin Speake made his mark in the 1980s with the saxophone quartet Itchy Fingers, touring globally. From the late 1980s onwards, he’s led many diverse projects — performing everything from interpretations of Charlie Parker standards to free improvisation and cross-cultural work incorporating Indian, Arabic and Turkish rhythms. His 2006 ECM album Change of Heart is […]

The Alex Merritt Quintet plays original material of mine that blends influences from contemporary jazz and contemporary classical music, as well as sensitive arrangements of classic jazz material by greats such as Joe Henderson, John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk, amongst others. Featuring Alex Merritt – tenor saxophone, Chris Coull – trumpet, Elliot Galvin – piano, […]

A welcome return from this quintet, led by saxophonist Simon Savage and featuring the music of pianist Roy Hilton, with tunes from well-known early be-bop composers such as Horace Silver, Dexter Gordon and Lee Morgan. Chris Coull – trumpet, Simon Thorpe – bass, and Joe Edwards – drums.  wegottickets.com/f/27151

Dave O’Higgins’ project Monkin’ Around is a tribute to Thelonious Monk’s music, born out of his 2019 tour with Rob Luft, in which they played every single composition by Monk. The group’s new album, 4 in 1, presents Monk’s themes in multiple settings, exploring both well-known and rarely played Monk compositions. Dave brings his all-star […]

Featuring a stellar lineup of UK talent, Andy’s Octet showcases his intricately crafted arrangements and original compositions. Deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, the repertoire pays tribute to iconic figures such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Gil Evans, Sonny Rollins, Lee Konitz, and Horace Silver. The set also celebrates a rich variety of global rhythms—from […]

Nighthawks features acclaimed musicians Sam Braysher (alto sax), Roy Hilton (piano), and Joe Edwards (drums). Sam is a multi-award-winning saxophonist, Roy has performed with legends like Sonny Stitt and Buddy Greco, and Joe is a sought-after drummer on the south coast jazz scene. George Trebar’s music reimagines classic film scores from Michel Legrand, Burt Bacharach, […]