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Jazz At St Andrews; Nat Steele’s tribute to Lionel Hampton

    Date: Friday, March 15, 2024
    Time: 6:00 PM
    Location: St Andrews Church, Church Rd, Hove
    Nat is a jazz vibraphone player and drummer based in London. Self-taught, he specialises in playing straight ahead, swinging jazz, unashamedly influenced by players like Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson, and Victor Feldman. Clark Tracey described him as “one of the best vibes players this country has ever produced.” His debut album lauch, “Portrait of the […]

    Roy Hilton Quintet at The Speakeasy.

      Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
      Time: 8:00 PM
      Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
      Roy Hilton leads this exciting quintet from the piano keyboard. As well as focusing on the music of Horace Silver, his group also plays many of his own compositions written in a similar vein. A classic line up featuring Chris Coull (trumpet). 🎟️ £7 entry – cash or card. WhatsApp 07948260789 for table reservations.

      Jazz At St Andrews presents; Jim Mullen + Zoe Francis.

        Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
        Time: 6:00 PM
        Location: St Andrews Church, Hove
        The partnership between Zoe Francis and Jim Mullen has produced some incredible moments at St Andrew’s over the last year, and they return for more beautiful renditions from the Great American Songbook. Zoe Francis started singing jazz while living and working in New York, and soon became a regular fixture on the scene. Guitarist Jim […]

        Alan Barnes and David Newton band.

          Date: Friday, February 9, 2024
          Time: 6:00 PM
          Location: st andrews church, hove
          Saxophonist and clarinettist Alan Barnes, and pianist David Newton have played here on several occasions and their truly unique and long-standing musical partnership brings with it a level of telepathy that has to be heard to be believed! Both virtuosos on their respective instruments, they have stood at the top of the UK jazz scene […]

          Jazz At St Andrews presents; Getz-Gilberto with the Ela Southgate band.

            Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
            Time: 6:00 PM
            Location: St Andrews Church, Hove
            The 1963 album Getz/Gilberto has gone down in the annals of jazz history as a seminal recording, bringing together three giants of the genre: Stan Getz’s lyrical saxophone playing, Antônio Carlos Jobim’s haunting compositions, and João Gilberto’s bossa nova guitar work. Stealing the show was Gilberto’s wife, Astrud, whose soft, lyrical vocals are perfectly captured […]

            Jazz At St Andrews presents; The Arabella Sprot Quintet

              Date: Friday, January 12, 2024
              Time: 6:00 PM
              Location: St Andrews Church, Hove
              Saxophonist Arabella Sprot makes her debut at St Andrews with an eclectic mix of original composition, jazz standards and swing classics. Joined by pianist Joss Peach, bassist George Trebar drummer Joe Edwards and host, Chris Coull on trumpet this promises to be an exciting evening! Arabella made her debut playing at Montreux Jazz Festival back […]

              Mark Nightingale at Pelham Arms, Lewes

                Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
                Time: 8:00 PM
                Location: Pelham Arms, Lewes
                Mark Nightingale is one of the UK’s most exciting jazz trombonists, celebrated for his dazzling technique, rich sound, and irresistibly swinging style. A powerhouse performer with an international reputation, he brings energy, wit, and deep musicality to every stage, whether leading his own groups or lighting up top jazz ensembles. Expect world-class musicianship, bold improvisation, […]

                Ela Southgate Quartet at Jazz At The Speakeasy

                  Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
                  Time: 8:00 PM
                  Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
                  Ela brings her own special brand of sumptuous, subtle jazz and Latin grooves to the Speakeasy. Her intimate style and nuanced voice always captivate and it's our pleasure to welcome her once again to the Speakeasy. Also in the band are Terry Seabrook (organ) alongside me, Chris Coull on Trumpet and Flugel horn and Joe […]

                  The Speakeasy Jazz Club; Geoff Simkins.

                    Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
                    Time: 8:00 PM
                    Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
                    🎶 Geoff Simkins at The Speakeasy Jazz Club 🎷📍 The Wick Inn, Hove | 📅 Tuesday 15th October | 🕗 Doors 8PM A true master of lyrical jazz improvisation, Geoff Simkins brings his refined alto saxophone sound to The Speakeasy Jazz Club for a special night of classic jazz artistry. With a career spanning decades, […]

                    Jazz at The Joker; Gary Wright Quartet

                      Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023
                      Time: 8:00 PM
                      Location: The Joker, Preston Circus, Brighton
                      Join vocalist Gary Wright together with trumpet player Chris Coull's band featuring Tim Wells (organ) and Angus Bishop (drums) for an evening of Rat Pack classics from likes of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jnr as well as a renditions of jazz favourites from Harry Conick Jrn, Louis Prima and Joe Williams.