Jazz at the Speakeasy

Join us at Brighton and Hove's outstanding venue for mid week live jazz, above The Wick Inn on Holland Rd. Arrive by 7.30pm to secure your favourite seat (or PM me to reserve). This week its award winning saxophonist Andy Panayi, with backing from trumpeter and host Chris Coull and band. Andy Panayi is one […]

Since forming his band 'HOWES3', more recently Oli has began working on 3 new projects due for release in 2022 while touring and collaborating alongside artists such as YolanDa Brown, The House & Garage Orchestra, David Mrakpor, Jackson Mathod, Tortured Soul and Freak Power amongst others. Playing tonight at The Spekaeasy, with Angus Bishopn (drums) Paul Whitten (bass) and Chris Coull (trumet / […]

The Speakeasy Jazz Club is proud to be part of this year's Brighton Fringe Festival! ALAN BARNES; A towering giant on the British jazz scene for over five decades, Alan’s sax and clarinet playing has grabbed the attention of fans throughout his illustrious career. Equally adept on the mic with his funny and captivating banter, […]

Lucy Pickering is a long established vocalist on the South East jazz scene and has won many plaudits with her vibrant interpretations and swing and be-bop classics. As well as being an esteemed teacher, Lucy heads up the Chris Coull Big Band as well as her own projects such as 'Court and Spark' - reinterpreting […]

We are pleased to have the debut of one of the UK's only Jazz- French Horn players in the form of Jim Rattigan. A list of Jim Rattigan’s accomplishments would fill pages, just as his music fills the air with the sheer joy of creativity. One of the world’s foremost exponents of the French Horn, […]

A seasoned trombonist with a rich history in the London jazz scene, Geoff’s music bridges the gap between traditional jazz and contemporary sounds. A fusion of the classic big band energy with modern jazz nuances, spiced up with the trombone's distinct voice. This unique blend has resonated with audiences at top festivals like the EFG […]

Regular host Chris Coull is away... But fear not, the delightful sounds of NIKOS ZIARKAS with Tim Wells (organ) and Angus Bishop (drums) plus guests abound for an evening of really AMAZING jazz!! Suggested donations at the interal £5 (cash or card) Described as one of the most exciting and upcoming guitarist and lute players […]

Matt has appeared with Bucky Pizzarelli, John Colianni, Ian Shaw, Norma Winstone and Peter King. He has recorded with Paz, Roadside Picnic, Itchy Fingers, NYJO, the Michael Garrick Big Band, Sax Appeal and Jamie Cullum. He won the Rising Star award in the 1997 BT British Jazz Awards, and the Matt Wates Sextet won the […]

Join us at Brighton and Hove's outstanding venue for mid week live jazz, above The Wick Inn on Holland Rd. Arrive by 7.30pm to secure your favourite seat (or PM me to reserve). This week its saxophone virtuoso Tim Whitehead, with backing from trumpeter and host Chris Coull and band. Based on a NYC Jazz-Supper […]