Josephine Davies/ Robbie Robson quartet at The Speakeasy Jazz Club
🎷 Speakeasy Jazz Club Presents: Josephine Davies & Robbie Robson 🎺
📍 The Wick Inn, Hove | 📅 Tuesday 8th October | 🕗 Doors 8PM
Two of the UK jazz scene’s most distinctive voices — Josephine Davies (saxophone) and Robbie Robson (trumpet) — come together for an electrifying frontline performance at The Speakeasy Jazz Club.
Known for her expressive tone and adventurous improvisation, Josephine brings a dynamic presence to the stage, perfectly complemented by the lyrical power and precision of Robbie’s trumpet. Expect a night of rich harmonies, deep grooves, and spirited interplay.
Backing them is an all-star rhythm section: Joss Peach on organ and Angus Bishop on drums — bringing warmth, swing, and just the right edge to drive the music forward.
A night of vibrant, modern jazz in the intimate surroundings of The Wick Inn – not to be missed!
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Mark edwards’ Ellington project featuring Gideon Tazelaar.
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of ‘The Eastbourne Performance’, Duke Ellington’s final official recording, captured live at Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre. To honour this historic moment, bassist Arnie Somogyi and pianist Mark Edwards have created The Ellington Piano Project, set for October 2025 release on Rubicon Jazz. The album features fresh takes on Ellington classics and new compositions, with contributions from Dutch saxophonist Gideon Tazelaar, drummer Matthew Holmes, and guest vocalist Sara Oschlag. Trumpeter Chris Coull will join the band for the October tour. The recording also features the original piano Ellington played during his last concert.
Tickets £12 cash/card on the door or at wegottickets.com/event/672343/
The Speakeasy Jazz Club; Geoff Simkins.
🎶 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, Geoff is revered for his subtle phrasing, deep musicality, and close association with the great tradition of West Coast and cool jazz.
Hosted by trumpet player Chris Coull, the evening features an exceptional rhythm section: Terry Seabrook on Hammond organ and Joe Edwards on drums — a versatile and swinging trio setting the perfect backdrop for Simkins’ elegant lines.
Expect a night of beautifully crafted standards, intuitive interplay, and timeless jazz in one of Hove’s most atmospheric venues.
Music from 8pm – £6 cash/card donation. Above The Wick Inn, Holland Rd, Hove
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Alan Barnes Sextet.
Following his electrifying 2023 concert with Wynton Marsalis at the Buxton Music Festival, Alan Barnes was commissioned to create a new set of sextet arrangements for 2024. Even without Wynton, the resulting performance was a triumph – covering everything from New Orleans marching bands to the hard bop of Hank Mobley and Bobby Timmons, alongside swinging classics by Goodman, Ellington, Hawkins, and Basie, plus Barnes’ originals.
Alan Barnes (alto/baritone sax, clarinet), Chris Coull (trumpet), Nick Mills (trombone), Graham Harvey (piano), Simon Thorpe (bass), Matt Fishwick (drums)
Tickets £12 as cah/card on the door or at wegottickets.com/event/672344/
Ropetackle Arts Centre Sunday Jazz Brunch; Ela Southgate.
19th Octboer 2025, Doors at 10.30am, Music from 11am.
Following on from her much lauded “Getz-Gilberto” concert earlier this year, vocalist Ela Southgate brings the project to The Ropetackle with a selection of beautiful songs made famous by João Gilberto and his wife, Astrud by the master of the Bossa Nova, Antônio Carlos Jobim.
Joining band leader and trumpet player Chris, will be Mark Edwards at the piano, Paul Whitten on double bass and Joe Edwards on drums.
As always, pastries will be available to purchase, and the bar will be open.
Tim Whitehead at The Speakeasy Jazz Club
🎷 Tim Whitehead & Chris Coull – Live at The Speakeasy Jazz Club 🎺
📍 The Wick Inn, Hove | 📅 Tuesday 22nd October | 🕗 Doors 8PM
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.
With Coull’s dynamic trumpet pairing, the frontline promises colour, contrast, and swinging dialogue throughout the set.
They’re joined by a powerhouse rhythm team featuring Terry Seabrook on organ and Angus Bishop on drums — delivering groove, sophistication, and drive in equal measure.
🎷 Tim Whitehead & Chris Coull – Live at The Speakeasy Jazz Club 🎺
📍 The Wick Inn, Hove | 📅 Tuesday 22nd October | 🕗 Doors 8PM
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.
With Coull’s dynamic trumpet pairing, the frontline promises colour, contrast, and swinging dialogue throughout the set.
They’re joined by a powerhouse rhythm team featuring Terry Seabrook on organ and Angus Bishop on drums — delivering groove, sophistication, and drive in equal measure.
Expect a vibrant mix of originals, reworked standards, and inspired improvisation in Hove’s most intimate jazz setting.Expect a vibrant mix of originals, reworked standards, and inspired improvisation in Hove’s most intimate jazz setting.
“Those of us who have caught him live … have been left in blinking disbelief. It’s not just his mastery of the tenor saxophone, phenominal though it is, but the absolute conviction of his playing that is so impressive.”
Dave Gelly (The Observer/ BBC )
£6 cash/ card
Jazz At St Andrews presents; David Warren organ Trio.
Described as “A superb accompanist and soloist”, Dave Warren is an accomplished bandleader and skilled guitarist. After studying in both the UK and the US Dave’s career has seen him accrue an impressive list of performance credits, including live collaborations with the likes of Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John, Mark Knopfler, and Eric Clapton. A well-regarded educator as well as performer tonight Dave is bringing his brilliant organ trio to St Andrews featuring Terry Seabrook-organ, Matt Fishwick – drums, plus host and trumpeter, Chris Coull for a swinging set of jazz standards.
Tickets £12 cash / card or at wegottickets.com/event/672354/
The Speakeasy Jazz Club presents, Simon Savage / Chris Coull Quintet.
🔥 Straight-Ahead Bebop Night at The Speakeasy Jazz Club 🔥
📍 The Wick Inn, Hove | 📅 Tuesday 29th October | 🕗 Doors 8PM
Get ready for a high-octane night of classic bebop as The Speakeasy Jazz Club presents a top-tier quintet led by saxophonist Simon Savage and trumpeter Chris Coull. With a nod to the golden era of jazz, this frontline delivers tight unison lines, blistering solos, and hard-swinging energy.
Holding down the rhythm section is UK jazz piano legend Roy Hilton, bringing depth, drive and bebop flair. He’s joined by bass maestro Dan Sheppard, whose inventive lines and rock-solid groove underpin every tune, and rising star Joe Edwards on drums — one of the most exciting young talents on the scene.
Expect a night of classic heads, uptempo burners, and deep-pocket swing — all in the atmospheric setting of The Wick Inn.
£6 cash/ card
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Vasilis Xenopoulos + Paul Edis band.
Saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos and pianist Paul Edis began collaborating 20 years ago – Vasilis fresh from Berklee College, and Paul newly relocated from the Northeast. Their critically acclaimed album A Narrow Escape was followed by Feels Like Home, featuring original compositions inspired by places they’ve lived. With Chris Coull (trumpet), Paul Whitten (bass) and Angus Bishop (drums).
“Vasilis blows with a rich tone and Edis shows himself to be a restrained, yet swinging pianist.” Jazz Flits.
Tickets £12 cash/card or at wegottickets.com/event/672356/
‘One of the leading lights of contemporary jazz’ – London Jazz News
“One of the most fiery young saxophonists around blazes a path through the hard bop repertoire” (The Times) ★★★★
