Events

“Long regarded as a master improviser” (Jazz News UK), Geoff reunites with acclaimed guitarist Tom Ollendorff, praised by The Guardian for his “meticulous eloquence.” Their musical partnership began at the Royal Welsh College of Music, where Tom studied under Geoff, and has flourished ever since. For this special performance, they explore the music of favourite […]

Chris Coull leads his own band as the sextet launch their brand new CD “Live At the Ropetackle” - recorded last September in Shoreham. Featuring an all-star cast of Andy Panayi (sax), Mark Bassey (trombone), Terry Seabrook (piano), Paul Whitten (bass), Joe Edwards (drums) and led of course by the trumpet playing of Chris Coull […]

Renowned tenor saxophonist, composer and educator Dave O’Higgins delivers a sound steeped in the spirit of jazz legends — from Sonny Rollins and Dexter Gordon to Wayne Shorter. A soulful, swinging night from a multi-award-winning artist. With great food, drinks, and cosy alcoves, this New York–style supper club has long been a centrepiece of Hove’s […]

The music of Stan Getz. Saxophonist James Allsopp has worked with legendary artists such as Django Bates, Jamie Cullum and Jorja Smith. Commenting on his project of Stan Getz, James says “There is so much fantastic repertoire of Getz; Lush ballads & bossa novas to swinging standards and bebop compositions. We have chosen a varied […]

As part of my Northern tour in August this year I will be performing with my old buddies at The Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth. Here's the blurb for their website! Chris Coull (trumpet) has a lyrical bop style that is perfect for his small quartet gigs where emphasis is on the golden age of jazz’s Bluenote […]

As part of my Northern tour in August this year I will be performing with my old buddies at The Queen's Hall, Hexham. Here;s the blurb for their website! As From his beginnings in Manchester, Chris was previously based in Qatar for 15 years as director of Doha Jazz. For the last decade Chris has […]

As part of my Northern tour in August this year I will be performing with my old buddies at The Ambleside Cinema. Here;s the blurb for their website! Chris is joined in the quartet by father and son duo Rob and Joe Steels on Bass and Guitar, and by Jack Davies on drums. His recordings […]

As part of my northern tour I am playing at the Hornby Village Institute, just outside Lancaster. Many thanks to Sam Ashton as always to organise this great reunion, featuring me on trumpet, Dean Masser (tenor sax), Rick Weatherall (piano), Joe Steels (guitar), Rob Steels (bass) and Jack Davies (drums). Tickets avilable in advance or […]

I am delighted to be performing at Robertsbridge jazz club - a first for me and a new set of musicians to play with too! Hope to see you there for a fun evening of great jazz. Band line up will be; Chris Coull (Trumpet), Mike Hext (Trombone), Ted Beament (Piano), Pete Ringrose (Bass) and […]