Live Jazz at The Speakeasy – Brighton & Hove’s Midweek Jazz Spot 🎷
📍 Above The Wick Inn, Holland Road, Hove
🕢 Arrive by 7:30pm to secure your favourite seat – or message to reserve.
Join us this week at The Speakeasy, Brighton & Hove’s go-to midweek jazz hideaway, inspired by the golden age of New York’s supper clubs — where candlelight, warm acoustics, and outstanding musicianship take centre stage.
This Wednesday’s featured artist:
🎷 Matt Wates Quartet – Matt Wates is one of the UK’s most celebrated alto saxophonists, with a career spanning recordings and performances alongside jazz legends such as Bucky Pizzarelli, John Colianni, Ian Shaw, Norma Winstone, and Peter King. His credits include sessions with NYJO, Itchy Fingers, Jamie Cullum, and the Michael Garrick Big Band, to name just a few.
🎖 “A truly remarkable young British alto saxophonist” – Dave Gelly, Observer
🎖 “The most swinging alto player on both sides of the Atlantic” – Duncan Lamont
🎖 “A performer of boundless ability” – Ken Rattenbury, Crescendo
🎖 “An incredibly talented musician and composer” – John Dankworth
Expect a night of masterful, straight-ahead jazz, delivered with fire, finesse, and swing.
🔥 He’ll be joined by our stellar resident rhythm section:
🎹 Terry Seabrook – Organ
🥁 Angus Bishop – Drums
🎺 Chris Coull – Trumpet & host
Enjoy the intimate Speakeasy setting — candlelit tables, cosy alcoves, and seriously good live jazz — all paired with delicious Thai cuisine from the kitchen and a wide selection of drinks at the bar.
🎟️ £6 entry – payable by cash or card at the door.
