Tim Whitehead at The Speakeasy.
An unmissable night of compelling modern jazz as celebrated saxophonist Tim Whitehead joins trumpeter and host Chris Coull at The Speakeasy Jazz Club. Known for his emotionally charged playing and rich melodic sense, Whitehead’s performances are always an engaging journey through lyricism and fire. Expect a vibrant mix of originals, reworked standards, and inspired improvisation in Hove’s most intimate jazz setting. With Terry Seabrook (organ) and Joe Edwards (drums).
£7 cash/ card. WhatsApp 07948260789 for table reservations.
James Allsopp at the Speakeasy.
James Allsopp’s tenor saxophone tribute to Stan Getz is an apt project for the London based player who exudes the playful tone and lyrical nature of the great man himself. Featuring many of Stan Getz’s signature tunes James will be backed with Chris Coull – trumpet, Tim wells – keyboards, Angus Bishop – organ.
£7 cash /card. WhatsApp 07948260789 for table reservations.
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Alice Milburn
Taking the UK jazz scene by storm, this young, engaging vocalist and composer is celebrated for her soulful voice and fearless improvisation. Alice brings a selection from The Great American Songbook plus her debut album, First Expressions, which has been received with critical acclaim. With Chris Coull – trumpet, Mark Edwards – piano, Paul Whitten – bass, and Joe Edwards – drums.
Tickets £12 cash/card on the door wegottickets.com/f/27145
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 Terry Seabrook – Organ, Joe Edwards – Drums, Chris Coull – Trumpet.
£7 entry – cash or card. WhatsApp 07948260789 for table reservations.
Jazz At St Andrews; Andy Panayi Quintet – The Music of Kenny Dorham
Andy Panayi is one of the UK’s most well-respected sax players, with a biography that reads like a who’s who of jazz. In this project he looks to the music and compositions of one of hard-bop’s most melodic, yet often overlooked trumpet players – Kenny Dorham. With Chris Coull – trumpet, Mark Edwards – piano, Simon Thorpe – bass, and Joe Edwards – drums.v
The Speakeasy Jazz Club presents, Simon Savage Quintet.
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. Roy Hilton – piano, Dan Sheppard – bass and Joe Edwards – drums.
£7 cash/ card. WhatsApp 07948260789 for table reservations.
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
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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.
