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Jazz at the Speakeasy

Donovan Haffner at the Speakeasy.

    Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
    Time: 8:00 PM
    Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
    Donovan Haffner is a UK parliamentary winner who is taking the UK jazz scene by storm. His appetite for absorbing the language of the great saxophone players is boundless, creating a rich and varied soundscape of modern jazz that he uses for great effect in the music he produces. £7 Cash / Card. WhatsApp 07948260789 […]

    James Allsopp at the Speakeasy.

      Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
      Time: 8:00 PM
      Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
      James Allsopp’s tenor saxophone tribute to Stan Getz is an apt project for the London based player who exudes the playful tone and lyrical nature of the great man himself. Featuring many of Stan Getz’s signature tunes James will be backed with Chris Coull - trumpet, Tim wells - keyboards, Angus Bishop - organ. £7 […]

      Andy Panayi at The Speakeasy.

        Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
        Time: 8:00 PM
        Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
        Andy Panayi has worked with pretty much anyone you care to name in the world of show business and jazz; from Shirley Bassey to Wynton Marsalis, from Paul McCartney to Cloe Laine – expect faultless displays of virtuosity on saxophones and flute. Expect an evening of sophisticated, expressive jazz with a broad palette of reeds, […]

        Simon Spillett at The Speakeasy Jazz Club

          Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
          Time: 8:00 PM
          Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
          Simon Spillett is a tenor saxophone player who takes no prisoners and electric ferocity lights up every stage he plays on. Backed by the Chris Coull quartet expect an evening of unadulterated be-bop and toe tapping fireworks. Join us for an evening of high octane be-bop from the Blue Note recording label's classic 50's and […]

          Mark Edwards at The Speakeasy.

            Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
            Time: 8:00 PM
            Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
            Mark Edwards’ piano playing is as unique as it is delightful – a titan amongst jazz keyboard players he has lent his considerable skills to a huge variety of jazz and pop projects including Nina Simone, Paul Weller, Benny Golson and Harry Allen, playing at Montreux, Ronnie’s the list goes on! With Chris Coull - […]

            Nick Mills at The Speakeasy Jazz Club

              Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
              Time: 8:00 PM
              Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
              Nick Mills is one of London’s finest trombone players having been on the jazz scene since the 1990’s. Beautiful sound and expertly crafted lines define this exuberant play as he joins Chris Coull and the band for an evening of modern jazz classics. With Tim Wells (organ) and Angus Bishop (Drums)🎟️ £7 entry – cash […]

              Matt Seddon at The Speakeasy Jazz Club

                Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
                Time: 8:00 PM
                Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
                Matt Seddon is an up and coming trombone player making waves along the south coast as well as in the capital. Combining exquisite technique with originality and a maturity in playing that belies his age this is a gig not to be missed! A regular with the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra, expect an evening of […]

                Simon Spillett at The Speakeasy Jazz Club

                  Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
                  Time: 8:00 PM
                  Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
                  Featuring Simon Spillett (sax) Simon Robinson (organ) and Angus Bishop (drums) Join us for an evening of high octane be-bop from the Blue Note recording label's classic 50's and 60's era, with tune from Horace Silver, Dexter Gordon, Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane et al. Simon Spillett is a celebrated British jazz saxophonist, acclaimed for his […]

                  Mark Bassey at The Speakeasy.

                    Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
                    Time: 8:00 PM
                    Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
                    This week its trombone whizz Mark Bassey. This energetic and engaging player has long been in demand both in live jazz venues, as well as at some of the country's top educational estabishments for his musical expertise, quick witted solos and beautifully sculpted improvistions. With Chris coull - trumpet, Terry Seabrook - organ, Joe Edwards […]

                    Jason Henson at the Speakeasy.

                      Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
                      Time: 8:00 PM
                      Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
                      This week its guitar virtuoso Jason Henson; a top guitarist on the local, national and international scene. Well versed in many styles of jazz guitar such as gypsy jazz, swing and big band here, he showcases his true passion in the modern jazz styles of Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell and Charlie Christian. With Tim Wells […]