Alan Barnes at The Speakeasy Jazz Club
One of Britain’s most celebrated jazz musicians, Alan Barnes has thrilled audiences for over five decades. Equally fluent on alto, baritone and clarinet, he brings a night of masterful swing and bebop from one of the true greats.
Join us at Hove’s home for Wednesday night jazz. Nestled above The Wick Inn on Holland Road, The Speakeasy offers that classic ‘New York Supper Club’ vibe — perfect for a relaxed evening of live music, drinks and dining. With individual seating, shared tables and intimate alcoves, enjoy an extensive range of drinks and authentic Thai food while soaking up hard-swinging jazz from trumpeter Chris Coull and his Quartet, joined each week by a special guest.
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Tickets £12 ; wegottickets.com/event/688777/
Jazz At St Andrews; CHRIS COULL’s PORGY AND BESS
In 1959, Miles Davis and Gil Evans produced perhaps their most outstanding album in George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. St Andrew’s musical director Chris Coull and his all-star quintet bring Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess to life in a thrilling jazz suite for the 21st century. Award-winning vocalist Imogen Ryall joins pianist John Turville, bassist Simon Thorpe and drummer Matt Fishwick for a dynamic performance of timeless favourites (Summertime, I Loves You, Porgy) alongside rediscovered gems (Buzzard Song, Strawberry Woman). With interspersed narration from the opera, hard bop grooves, Latin rhythms and sumptuous ballads, this concert reimagines the Miles–Gershwin masterpiece with both authenticity and invention — a spellbinding evening of world-class jazz.
Tickets; £15 as cash/ card on the door or in advance at WeGotTickets wegottickets.com/event/688739/
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Mark Nightingale at The Speakeasy Jazz Club
The UK’s leading jazz trombonist makes his Speakeasy debut, blending rich tone, dazzling technique and warm lyricism. Expect a golden-age Blue Note sound as Mark joins Chris and the Quartet for an evening of vibrant brass interplay.
£15 cash/card on the night. or £12 in advance; wegottickets.com/event/688777/ WhatsApp 07948260789 for tabe reservations.
Jazz At St Andrews; ‘Kind Of Blue’
The most widely sold and arguably most famous jazz album in history is Miles’s epoch. In this concert, pianist Terry Seabrook leads an all-star sextet featuring tenor saxophonist Josephine Davies, a John Coltrane aficionado; alto saxophonist Andy Panayi, influenced by Cannonball Adderley; trumpeter Chris Coull, a devoted follower of Miles Davis; bassist Paul Whitten, formerly of Chet Baker’s group; and up-and-coming drummer Angus Bishop. The ensemble returns following last year’s sell-out performance.
Date and place; Friday 15th May 2026, St Andrews Church, Hove, BN3 2AD
Time; Doors at 5.30pm, Music from 6pm-8pm
Tickets; £15 as cash/ card on the door or in advance at WeGotTickets wegottickets.com/event/688740/
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Dave O’Higgins at The Speakeasy Jazz Club.
Renowned tenor saxophonist, composer and educator Dave O’Higgins delivers a sound steeped in the spirit of jazz legends — from Sonny Rollins and Dexter Gordon to Wayne Shorter. A soulful, swinging night from a multi-award-winning artist. With great food, drinks, and cosy alcoves, this New York–style supper club has long been a centrepiece of Hove’s vibrant jazz scene.
£12 wegottickets.com/event/688783/ or WhatsApp Chris on 07948260789
Jazz At St Andrews presents; CLAIRE MARTIN.
Claire Martin OBE, widely celebrated as the UK’s foremost jazz vocalist, brings her acclaimed quartet to St Andrews Church, Hove. With a career spanning over three decades and numerous awards, Martin is renowned for her expressive interpretations and deep connection with audiences. She is joined by pianist Rob Barron, whose inventive arrangements are central to her recent projects, alongside the masterful double bassist Jeremy Brown and dynamic drummer Mark Taylor. Together, they perform an evening of world-class jazz, blending elegance, swing and heartfelt storytelling in an intimate setting. A rare chance to hear Britain’s jazz star at her very best.
Date and place; Friday 22nd May 2026, St Andrews Church, Hove, BN3 2AD
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Porgy and Bess, live at Hexham Jazz Festival.
Gershwin’s masterpiece, reimagined for the 21st century – Tickets
https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/chris-coull-s-porgy-and-bess
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.
Expect timeless 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. The performance transports listeners to 1930s Charleston, tracing the love story of Porgy and Bess through hard bop grooves, lush ballads, Latin rhythms, and orchestral textures.
Coull, a leading figure on the Brighton jazz scene and founder of the acclaimed Speakeasy Jazz Club (Hove), is 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.
“This is a lovely reading of Gershwin’s magnificent Porgy and Bess Suite. Imogen Ryall has great intonation, crystal-clear diction and a real sense of the theatre of the pieces, while Chris Coull contributes beautifully toned and inventive trumpet solos and sensitive backings to the vocals. Wonderful swinging trio as well.”
— Alan Barnes
Tony Kofi at The Speakeasy Jazz Club.
A devoted disciple of Charlie Parker, Tony Kofi brings his fiery alto sound to Hove. A major name across the UK and Europe, Tony channels the spirit of Bird with classics from the American Songbook and Parker’s own bebop masterpieces.
Join us at Hove’s home for Wednesday night jazz. Nestled above The Wick Inn on Holland Road, The Speakeasy offers that classic ‘New York Supper Club’ vibe — perfect for a relaxed evening of live music, drinks and dining. With individual seating, shared tables and intimate alcoves, enjoy an extensive range of drinks and authentic Thai food while soaking up hard-swinging jazz from trumpeter Chris Coull and his Quartet, joined each week by a special guest.
Tickets £12 wegottickets.com/event/688784/ (or WhatsApp Chris 07948260789)
Porgy and Bess – Live at Brighton Open Air Theatre.
Gershwin’s masterpiece, reimagined for the 21st century – Tickets
https://brightonopenair.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173676840
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.
Expect timeless 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. The performance transports listeners to 1930s Charleston, tracing the love story of Porgy and Bess through hard bop grooves, lush ballads, Latin rhythms, and orchestral textures.
Coull, a leading figure on the Brighton jazz scene and founder of the acclaimed Speakeasy Jazz Club (Hove), is 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.
“This is a lovely reading of Gershwin’s magnificent Porgy and Bess Suite. Imogen Ryall has great intonation, crystal-clear diction and a real sense of the theatre of the pieces, while Chris Coull contributes beautifully toned and inventive trumpet solos and sensitive backings to the vocals. Wonderful swinging trio as well.”
— Alan Barnes
Jazz At St Andrews; ART THEMEN and DAVID NEWTON.
An evening celebrating Miles Davis’ “First Great Quintet” of the 1950s, with which a young John Coltrane and the legendary rhythm section of Red Garland, Paul Chambers and “Philly” Joe Jones produced a host of stunning recordings. Art Themen is a multi-award-winning saxophonist whose catalogue spans over thirty albums. David Newton is a Scottish jazz pianist, composer and educator, a six-time winner of the British Jazz Awards and a Fellow of Leeds College of Music, whose long association with Barnes makes this pairing a masterclass in interplay. They are joined by Chris Coull – trumpet, Simon Thorpe – double bass, Joe Edwards – drums.
Date and place; Friday 29th May 2026, St Andrews Church, Hove, BN3 2AD
Time; Doors at 5.30pm, Music from 6pm-8pm
Tickets; £15 as cash/ card on the door or in advance at WeGotTickets wegottickets.com/event/688742/
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