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) ★★★★
The Speakeasy Jazz Club; Donovan Haffner
Live Jazz at The Speakeasy – Brighton & Hove’s Midweek Jazz Spot 🎷
📍 Above The Wick Inn, Holland Road, Hove
🗓️ Wednesday, 5th November
🕢 Arrive by 7:30 pm to secure your favourite seat – or message to reserve.
Donovan Haffner guests at The Speakeasy Jazz Club, Hove
Join us in the dedicated space above The Wick Inn, Hove, for an unforgettable evening of world-class jazz.
Led by acclaimed trumpeter Chris Coull, the house band will be joined by some of the brightest stars from across the UK jazz scene. Expect swinging rhythms, soulful solos, and the very best of British jazz talent in an intimate setting.
With great food, drinks, and cosy alcoves, this New York–style supper club has long been a centrepiece of Hove’s vibrant jazz scene.
Saxophonist Donovan Hafner is one of the UK’s rising jazz talents, bringing lyrical phrasing, expressive tone and imaginative improvisation to every performance. Equally at home in straight-ahead jazz, contemporary sounds, and groove-based projects, Donovan has quickly earned a reputation as a distinctive voice on the British jazz scene.
Enjoy the Speakeasy’s signature ambience — candlelit tables, snug alcoves, and top‑class live jazz — alongside delicious Thai cuisine and a generous drinks menu.
🎟️ £6 entry – payable by cash or card at the door.
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Geroge Trebar’s ‘Nighthawks’.
Nighthawks features acclaimed musicians Matt Wates (alto sax), Roy Hilton (piano), and Joe Edwards (drums). Matt is a multi-award-winning saxophonist, Roy has performed with legends like Sonny Stitt and Buddy Greco, and Joe is a sought-after drummer on the south coast jazz scene. George Trebar’s music reimagines classic film scores from Michel Legrand, Burt Bacharach, and Elmer Bernstein, with original arrangements by George. Their debut album Pages and Frames, exploring the links between cinema, literature, and jazz, is out on Rubicon in November 2025.
Dave O’Higgins at The Speakeasy Jazz Club.
Dave O’Higgins guests at The Speakeasy Jazz Club, Hove
Join us in the dedicated space above The Wick Inn, Hove, for an unforgettable evening of world-class jazz.
Led by acclaimed trumpeter Chris Coull, the house band will be joined by some of the brightest stars from across the UK jazz scene. Expect swinging rhythms, soulful solos, and the very best of British jazz talent in an intimate setting.
With great food, drinks, and cosy alcoves, this New York–style supper club has long been a centrepiece of Hove’s vibrant jazz scene.
Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Dave O’Higgins has been a central figure in British jazz for decades. With a warm sound and dazzling technique, he has performed alongside jazz greats worldwide and recorded prolifically as a leader. His style blends post-bop sophistication with soulful swing, always delivered with virtuosity and flair.
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Andy Mears Octet.
Featuring a stellar lineup of UK talent, Andy’s Octet showcases his intricately crafted arrangements and original compositions. Deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, the repertoire pays tribute to iconic figures such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Gil Evans, Sonny Rollins, Lee Konitz, and Horace Silver. The set also celebrates a rich variety of global rhythms—from the samba and bossa nova of South America to the township grooves of Africa and the vibrant calypsos of the Caribbean. The Octet includes: Andy with Damian Cook and Mike Hope (saxes) Chris Coull (trumpet), Nick Mills (trombone), Terry Seabrook (piano), Stuart Barker (bass), and Joe Edwards (drums).
Ropetackle Arts Centre Sunday Jazz Brunch presents; Sam Carelse
16th November 2025, Doors at 10.30am, Music from 11am.
Brighton based singer Sam has wowed audiences since bursting onto the scene some 10 or so years ago. Equally adept at singing with her Gypsy jazz group ‘Amuse Manouche’ here, Sam turns her attention to two greats of the post-war jazz vocalist; Ela Fitzgerald, lauded for her witty inventiveness and beautiful swinging vocal style and Anita O’Day, famous for her standout performance at the Newport jazz festival documented by the legendary movie ‘Jazz On A Summer’s Day’.
The house band is led by trumpeter Chris Coull, with the rhythm section led by stand-out pianist Mark Edwards, Paul Whitten on bass and Angus Bishop drums.
As always, pastries will be available to purchase, and the bar will be open.
Alan Barnes at The Speakeasy Jazz Club
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!
Wednesday’s from 7.30pm; sumptuous jazz at Hove’s premier music venue. Delicious food & drinks make ‘The Speakeasy’ a cosy & intimate venue. Come & see the cream of British jazz, with featured artists, backed by our house band, led by trumpeter Chris Coull. Featruing Terry Sebrook (organ)a nd Joe edwards (drums). Book whole tables, alcoves or individual seats in advance at the Fringe website, WhatsApp 07948260789 or cash/card available on the night.
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Sean Fyfe.
One of London’s most in-demand pianists, Sean brings a compelling blend of virtuosity and elegance to the stage. Deeply rooted in the hard-bop tradition, his playing draws inspiration from jazz greats like Cedar Walton, Bill Evans, Bobby Timmons, and Wynton Kelly. With a distinctive voice both at the keyboard and as a composer, Sean’s style is both timeless and fresh. This special performance features music from his latest album Follow-Up, recorded in the UK with his dynamic quartet: Dave O’Higgins (tenor sax), Matt Fishwick (drums), and Luke Fowler (bass) plus Chris Coull (trumpet).
The Speakeasy Jazz Club presents; Simon Savage Quintet.
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 local saxophonist Simon Savage backed up with a fantastic rhythm section of Roy Hilton (piano) , Paul Whitten (bass) and Angus Bishop (drums)
Based on a NYC Jazz-Supper club, The Speakeasy boasts snug alcoves, cosy lighting, candlelit dining from the much lauded Thai kitchen (should you chose it), wide selection of drinks on tap, and outstanding live jazz brought to you by some of the finest musicians from throughout the UK. £6 Entry payable by cash or card on the door.
