The Speakeasy Jazz Club presents, Chris Coull’s “Trumpet Heroes”.
Now and then, I like to spread my own wings and be the leader of the group!
I’ll be joined by three of Brighton’s top musicians and good friends of mine: Jason Henson (guitar), Dan Sheppard (bass) and Joe Edwards (drums).
We’ll be playing a mixture of tunes inspired by some of my trumpet heroes, including Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham and Woody Shaw.
Expect a great evening of swinging jazz, fiery hard bop and some fantastic music with a brilliant band!
£7 cash/ card. WhatsApp 07948260789 for table reservations.
Jazz Thursdays at The Hollow Moon pub; Imogen Ryall.
Just 1 min walk from brighton Railway Station, The Hollow Moon bar is an exceptional venue boasting live jazz on Thursdays showcasing some of the UK’s foremost talent.
Imogen Ryall is one of the UK’s foremost jazz vocalists, renowned for her distinctive interpretations of the Great American Songbook and captivating live performances. She is joined by Chris Coull (trumpet and flugelhorn) and Jason Henson (guitar) for an intimate evening of lyrical, swinging jazz.
“the honey-toned…voice of Imogen Ryall…combines…effortless precision with a warm, inviting sound, drawing the listener into her beguiling world” – London Jazz News;
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Vasilis Xenopoulos.
Tenor saxophonist par excellence, Vasilis Xenopoulos is joined by long-time collaborator Paul Edis on piano for an evening of outstanding tunes taken from the Dexter Gordon canon. With a superb local rhythm section, this promises to be one of the highlights of the season, featuring Chris Coull – trumpet, Simon Thorpe – bass, and Joe Edwards – drums.
Tickets; £12 as cash/ card on the door wegottickets.com/f/27148
For parking or any other info, please WhatsApp 07948260789
Simon Spillett at The Speakeasy Jazz Club
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 60’s era, with tune from Horace Silver, Dexter Gordon, Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane et al. Simon Spillett – tenor saxophone, Chris Coull – trumpet and flugelhorn, Terry Seabrook – organ, Joe Edwards – drums.
£7 cash/card. WhatsApp 07948260789 for table reservations.
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Oli Howe group.
After releasing his debut album Moving Forward, pianist Oli Howe has established himself as a leading force amongst the dynamic UK jazz scene. Four songs from the album were added to State of Jazz, one of Spotify’s biggest jazz playlists, making the sought-after cover for several weeks. Chris Coull – trumpet, Nigel Thomas – bass, and Joe Edwards – drums.
Tickets £12 cash/card on the door wegottickets.com/f/27149
Andy Panayi at The Speakeasy.
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, seasoned improvisation, and musical elegance. With Chris Coull – trumpet, Terry Seabrook – organ and Joe Edwards – drums.
£7 entry – cash or card.
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Terry Seabrook – Celebrating Wayne Shorter
Local pianist and arranger Terry Seabrook performs A Shorter Suite plus a selection of tunes from Wayne Shorter himself, who rose to prominence in 1959 with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and later with Miles Davis. Andy Panayi – sax, Chris Coull – trumpet, Terry Seabrook – piano, Simon Thorpe – bass, and Pete Hill – drums.
EFG London Jazz Festival;
Songs from Porgy and Bess:
Chris Coull Quartet featuring Imogen Ryall
Gershwin’s masterpiece, reimagined for the 21st century – Tickets
Trumpeter Chris Coull and an all-star band bring George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess to life in a thrilling new jazz suite. Featuring award-winning vocalist Imogen Ryall, this narrated concert blends unforgettable songs with fresh, inventive arrangements that honour the spirit of post-bop jazz while speaking directly to today’s audiences. Ttimeless favourites like Summertime and I Love You, Porgy, alongside rarely heard gems such as Buzzard Song and Strawberry Woman — all delivered with swing, soul, and sophistication. Chris and Imogen are joined by three of London’s most in-demand jazz musicians — John Turville (piano), Simon Thorpe (bass), and Matt Fishwick (drums) — to create an evening of world-class jazz: dynamic, moving, and utterly engaging.
“In a year of Miles tributes Coull’s Porgy is among the best” – JAZZWISE MAGAZINE
“Ryall and Coull is a musical match made in heaven” – Jazz Views
“A fresh take on an American classic, a fabulous re-working” – JAZZ FM
Dan Cartwright at The Speakeasy Jazz Club.
Dan Cartwright (sax) is a young, up-and-coming saxophonist who plays in a style most reminiscent of the great tenor saxophonists of the Blue Note jazz era – Dexter Gordon, Hank Mobley and George Coleman. Their melodic lines shine through his easy, nimble improvisations. He is joined by Joss Peach (organ) and Angus Bishop (drums).
Songs from Porgy and Bess, live at Fisherman’s Club, Eastbourne.
Gershwin’s masterpiece, reimagined for the 21st century – Tickets
https://www.ents24.com/eastbourne-events/fishermens-club/chris-coull-quintet-porgy-and-bess/7505025
Trumpeter Chris Coull and an all-star band bring George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess to life in a thrilling new jazz suite. Featuring award-winning vocalist Imogen Ryall, this narrated concert blends unforgettable songs with fresh, inventive arrangements that honour the spirit of post-bop jazz while speaking directly to today’s audiences. Ttimeless favourites like Summertime and I Love You, Porgy, alongside rarely heard gems such as Buzzard Song and Strawberry Woman — all delivered with swing, soul, and sophistication. Chris and Imogen are joined by three of London’s most in-demand jazz musicians — John Turville (piano), Simon Thorpe (bass), and Matt Fishwick (drums) — to create an evening of world-class jazz: dynamic, moving, and utterly engaging.
“In a year of Miles tributes Coull’s Porgy is among the best” – JAZZWISE MAGAZINE
“Ryall and Coull is a musical match made in heaven” – Jazz Views
“A fresh take on an American classic, a fabulous re-working” – JAZZ FM