Events

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 […]

Alan Barnes’ A Christmas Carol is a sparkling jazz suite inspired by Charles Dickens’ much-loved Christmas story. Written for jazz ensemble, the music brings the characters and atmosphere of Victorian London vividly to life, combining swinging rhythms, rich harmonies, blues, ballads and playful arrangements. Barnes’ distinctive writing captures both the warmth and humour of Dickens’ […]

Described as ‘One of the best vibes players this country has ever produced’ Nat Steele has wowed audiences at St Andrews on three separate occasions over the past few years. Taking inspiration from Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson, Nat returns by popular demand for another concert of modern jazz classics – with Chris […]

After a sell out concert last year, US touring alto saxophone legend and hard bop specialist Greg Abate makes his return appearance to St Andrews. Greg’s unrelenting schedule has seen him touring all around Europe and UK several time in the past few years, showcasing his ‘in-the-pocket’ be-bop playing. Greg started his career with the […]

Long-time patron and talented jazz photographer David Forman commissioned Mark to arrange some of his compositions for the 2025 album Like A Rainbow. The project comes to Hove with a star-studded line-up including Mark Edwards – piano, Imogen Ryall - vocals, Mark Nightingale – trombone, Andy Panayi – sax, Chris Coull – trumpet, Oz Dechaine […]

“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 […]