Jazz At St Andrews; NIGEL PRICE
St Andrew’s favourite guitarist Nigel Price returns with his blend of bebop lines, blues feeling and masterful chord work. He spent ten years with The Filthy Six and three years with The James Taylor Quartet, recording several albums. He leads his own organ trio and has released multiple albums under his own name. Among his awards are a Parliamentary Jazz Award (Best Jazz Ensemble, 2010) and British Jazz Awards, including Best Guitarist (2016). He is also a regular at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, where he has made hundreds of appearances. With Chris Coull – trumpet, Terry Seabrook – organ, Joe Edwards – drums.
£12 cah/ card or from https://wegottickets.com/event/688729
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Josephine Davies at The Speakeasy Jazz Club
Josephine Davies’ tenor saxophone is heavily influenced by the likes of John Coltrane and her playing leads the ‘Tiny Toads’ trio featuring the keyboard wizard Tim Wells and drumming of Angus Bishop. A night of vibrant, modern jazz in the intimate surroundings of The Wick Inn – not to be missed!
£7 cash/ card on the door. WhatsApp 07948260789 for table reservations.
Jazz At St Andrews presents; DAVE O’HIGGINS
Dave O’Higgins’ project Monkin’ Around is a tribute to Thelonious Monk’s music, born out of his 2019 tour with Rob Luft, in which they played every single composition by Monk. The group’s new album, 4 in 1, presents Monk’s themes in multiple settings, exploring both well-known and rarely played Monk compositions. Dave brings his all-star group to Hove, including Sean Fyfe – piano, Chris Coull – trumpet, Luke Fowler – double bass, Billy Pod – drums.
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Matt Seddon at The Speakeasy Jazz Club
Matt Seddon is an up and coming trombone player making waves along the south coast as well as in the capital. Combining exquisite technique with originality and a maturity in playing that belies his age this is a gig not to be missed! A regular with the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra, expect an evening of heartfelt and joyous original music. With Tim Wells – Organ, Angus Bishop – Drums, Chris Coull – Trumpet.
£7 entry – cash or card. WhatsApp 07948260789 for table reservations.
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Jim Mullen + Zoe Francis.
The partnership between Zoe Francis and Jim Mullen has produced some incredible moments at St Andrew’s over the last year, and they return for more beautiful renditions from the Great American Songbook. Zoe Francis started singing jazz while living and working in New York, and soon became a regular fixture on the scene. Guitarist Jim Mullen is a towering figure in the jazz world, with a remarkable career spanning over 50 years. With Chris Coull – trumpet, Simon Thorpe – double bass.
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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.
£7 entry – cash or card.
Jazz At St Andrews presents; ART THEMEN.
A fantastically exciting, playful and inventive saxophonist, Art Themen has been a beloved character of the British jazz scene for 60 years. Joined by one of the country’s finest organ players, Pete Whittaker, and their drummer George Double, this dynamic organ trio bring the band’s groove-led re-imaginings of quirky curiosities from the jazz canon, acting as a perfect vehicle for the twinkly mischief of this genuine grandee of British jazz. Also with Chris Coull – trumpet.
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Jason Henson at the Speakeasy.
This week its guitar virtuoso Jason Henson, with backing from trumpeter and host Chris Coull and band. Jason Henson is a top guitarist on the local, national and international scene. Well versed in many styles of jazz guitar such as gypsy jazz, swing and big band here, he showcases his true passion in the modern jazz styles of Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell and Charlie Christian.
£7 Entry cash or card. WhatsApp 07948260789 for table reservations.
Ropetackle Arts Centre; Tim Whitehead.
Join trumpeter Chris Coull as he brings his quintet, featuring UK saxophone legend Tim Whitehead for an evening of modern jazz. From the beginnings of be-bop through to the West coast ‘Cool School’ style and Blue note’s golden era of the 1950’s and 60’s. Featuring Mark Edwards (piano) Paul Whitten (bass) and Joe Edwards (drums).
Jazz At St Andrews presents; JASON HENSON
Jason Henson is a well-known figure on the Brighton and south coast jazz scene, where he regularly plays at pubs, clubs and festivals. His album Henson Plays Wes and Benson was released to critical acclaim, and his guitar playing is immersed in the style of these modern greats. His gypsy jazz group Amuse Manouche featured here last autumn. He is joined by long-standing partner bassist Dan Sheppard, plus the creative Angus Bishop on drums and Chris Coull on trumpet/flugelhorn.
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