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Jazz at the Speakeasy

Andy Panayi at The Speakeasy

    Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
    Time: 8:00 PM
    Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
    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 […]

    Oli Howe with The Chris Coull Quartet at The Speakeasy Jazz Club.

      Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
      Time: 8:00 PM
      Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
      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 / […]

      Alan Barnes at The Speakeasy Jazz Club

        Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
        Time: 8:00 PM
        Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
        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, you are in for a great night of laughter, swing and musicianship! WhatsApp 07948260789 £15 […]

        Lucy Pickering Quartet at Jazz At The Speakeasy

          Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
          Time: 8:00 PM
          Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
          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 […]

          Jim Rattigan Quartet at Jazz At The Speakeasy

            Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
            Time: 8:00 PM
            Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
            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, […]

            Geoff Mason Quartet; Jazz At The Speakeasy

              Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
              Time: 8:00 PM
              Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
              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 […]

              Nikos Ziarkas at Jazz At The Speakeasy

                Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
                Time: 8:00 PM
                Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
                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 Wates quartet at ‘Jazz At The Speakeasy’

                  Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
                  Time: 8:00 PM
                  Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
                  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 […]

                  Tim Whitehead at The Speakeasy.

                    Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
                    Time: 8:00 PM
                    Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
                    An unmissable night of compelling modern jazz as celebrated saxophonist Tim Whitehead joins trumpeter and host Chris Coull at The Speakeasy Jazz Club. Known for his emotionally charged playing and rich melodic sense, Whitehead’s performances are always an engaging journey through lyricism and fire. Expect a vibrant mix of originals, reworked standards, and inspired improvisation […]

                    The Speakeasy Jazz Club proudly presents, The Sussex All Stars Quintet

                      Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
                      Time: 8:00 PM
                      Location: The Wick Inn, Hove
                      Featuring some of the best UK jazz musicains in Sussex;Roy Hilton (piano) Simon Savage (sax) Chris Coull (trumpet) Rhys Lovell (bass) and Alex Ptt (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 […]