Gigs

Join saxophonist Geoff Simpkins for an evening of jazz with Chris Coull (trumpet) Tim Wells (organ) and Joe Edwards (drums). Plus other guests too. Great drinks and highly recommended Thai food in this stylish jazz-club venue. Geoff has played at concerts, clubs and festivals in all parts of the U.K. and has worked abroad extensively in Europe, Scandinavia, West Africa, Bahrein, Dubai, and the Far East.
Recordings include albums with his own quartet, two L.P’s with Danny Moss (which were voted among the top records of the year by Jazz Journal), albums with Billy Butterfield and Yank Lawson, and most recently with Dave Cliff including the much praised C.D’s ‘The music of Tadd Dameron’ released in 1997 and the marvellous duo and quartet recording of the previous year – ‘Sipping at Bells ‘.
Geoff leads his own quartet and works as often as possible with Dave Cliff in a variety of settings from duo to quintet, and is increasingly in demand as a guest at jazz clubs and festivals throughout the U.K. He often works with American musicians who are visiting this country and over the years has played with such luminaries as Art Farmer, Bobby Shew, Al Cohn, Tal Farlow, Slide Hampton, Warren Vache, Al Grey, Kenny Davern, Bill Berry, Al Casey, Howard Alden, Ruby Braff, Bill Coleman and Conte Candoli.

Join us for one of Sussex’s and indeed the UK’s most prominent saxophonists, Julian Nicholas.

“Julian is one of those rare players whose playing is a direct reflection of his true character and nature. Uplifting, intelligent, positive, genuine and filled with joy. I’ve enjoyed listening to him every time – one of my real faves!” – Iain Ballamy

With Terry Seabrook (organ) Pete Cater (drums) and Chris Coull (trumpet) 

Featuring some of the best UK jazz musicains in Sussex;
Roy Hilton (piano) Simon Savage (sax) Chris Coull (trumpet) Paul Whitten (bass) and Bobby Worth (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 Coltrane et al.

Music from 8pm – £5 cash/card donation. Above The Wick Inn, Holland Rd, Hove

Josephine Davies is one of the most sought after saxoponists on the London jazz scene, and now she has moved to Hastings she is in demand through Sussex too! We are very lucky to have her here tonight with local trumpeter Chris Coull – plus Joss Peach (organ) and Angus Bishop (drums). £5 suggested donation at the interval.

“Containment would never define Josephine Davies – This lady draws upon, and continually explores her own inner intuitive expression.  She transmutes those ideas energetically with musical freedom,  manifesting thought-provoking, emotionally providing, and a mind-body connection Jazz music that can reach us deeply”. (Nigel J. Jazz in Europe)