Jazz At St Andrews; Chris Coull Sextet CD launch!
Chris Coull leads his own band as the sextet launch their brand new CD “Live At the Ropetackle” – recorded last September in Shoreham. Featuring an all-star cast of Andy Panayi (sax), Mark Bassey (trombone), Terry Seabrook (piano), Paul Whitten (bass), Joe Edwards (drums) and led of course by the trumpet playing of Chris Coull himself; Expect a varied selection of 50’s and 60’s Bluenote records from the likes of Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, Hank Moberly and Kenny Dorham.
Featuring Chris Coull (trumpet), Andy Panayi (alto sax), Mark Bassey (trombone), Terry Seabrook (piano), Paul Whitten (bass), Joe Edwards (drums).
The Speakeasy Jazz Club; Arabella Sprot
Saxophonist Arabella Sprot makes her debut at The Wick with an eclectic mix of original composition, jazz standards and swing classics. Joined by organist Joss Peach, drummer Joe Edwards and host, Chris Coull on trumpet this promises to be an exciting evening!
Arabella made her debut playing at Montreux Jazz Festival back in 2007, touring with the award-winning big band, The Hornstars. She co-led the band Earshot to release ‘Tell No One’ on Unit Records, which saw critical acclaim from Jazzwise, Jazzthetik and Concerto Magazines.
Alan Barnes Quinet at The Speakeasy Jazz Club
Alan Barnes is a multi-award winning saxophone and clarinet player. The list of who Alan has played with reads like a Who’s Who of UK and international Jazz. His hard swinging be-bop and hard-bop style never fails to drive the band and lift the audience. His solos are firey intense and thought provoking. Expect amazing!
This week he joins up with Chris Coull (trumpet) Roy Hilton (piano), Dan Sheppard (bass) and Joe Edwards (drums) for an evening of hard hitting jazz and swing.
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Gideon Tazar + Arnie Somogyi Quintet
Formed following a chance musical encounter in Amsterdam, this special group combines the talents of one of the UK’s top bassists with one of the rising stars of European jazz. Arnie Somogyi’s music has featured on radio, television and in films and he has been nominated for both BBC Radio 3 and Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Dutch saxophonist Gideon Tazelaar studied at the Juilliard School of Music with George Coleman. He spends time between Amsterdam and New York, where he performs as a sideman with some of the biggest names in jazz including Wynton Marsalis, Eric Alexander and Dick Oatts.
Gideon Tazlar – saxophone
Arnie Somogyi – double bass
Mark Edwards – piano
Chris Coull – trumpet
Joe Edwards – drums
The Speakeasy Jazz Club presents, Simon Savage / Roy Hilton Quintet
Featuring some of the best UK jazz musicains in Sussex;
Roy Hilton (piano) Simon Savage (sax) Chris Coull (trumpet) Dan Sheppard (bass) and Joe Edwards (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
Jazz At Andrews presetns; Geoff Simkins + Tom Ollendorf ensemble.
Alto saxophonist Geoff Simkins has long been at the forefront of the British modern jazz scene producing several outstanding albums with the likes of Nikki Isles, Dave Cliff and Howard Alden. His west coast style is influenced by the American alto player Lee Konitz and tenor player Warne Marsh and Geoff is known throughout the UK for his unique and individual sound.
Tom Ollendorff is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the leading young jazz guitarists on the international scene. A graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music, he received the Yamaha Parliamentary Jazz Scholarship in 2016. His debut album, A Song For You (2021), earned international acclaim, leading to performances at renowned jazz venues across Europe, including Ronnie Scott’s and the London Jazz Festival. His latest album, Open House (2023), features his long-term trio with Marc Michel and Conor Chaplin, and includes saxophonist Ben Wendel on several tracks. The album has further solidified his global reputation. In addition to his work as a bandleader, Tom has collaborated with artists like Ari Hoenig and Tim Garland. Known for his distinctive blend of virtuosic technique and sophisticated harmonic concepts, he published his solo guitar book, Etudes, in 2022. Tom also teaches at the Royal Welsh College of Music and has been a guest tutor at prestigious institutions worldwide.
The band comprise Tom Ollendorf (guitar), Geoff Simkins (alto sax) Will Sach (bass) as well as regulars to St Andrews, Angus Bishop (drums) and Chris Coull (trumpet).
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Greg Abate Quintet
After a sell out concert last year, US touring alto saxophone legend and hard bop specialist Greg Abate makes his return appearance to St Andrews. Greg’s unrelenting schedule has seen him touring all around Europe and UK several time in the past few years, showcasing his ‘in-the-pocket’ be-bop playing. Greg started his career with the Ray Charles band before being asked to play with the Artie Shaw band. Since then he has gone on to lead his own groups as well as appear as a side man to such greats as Jerome Richardson and Charlie Parker’s trumpeter, Red Rodney.
Greg Abate – saxophone
Chris Coull – trumpet
Tim Wells – piano
Dan Sheppard – bass
Pete Cater – drums
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Nat Steele
Vibraphone virtuoso Nat Steels made his St Andrews debut back in March with a tribute to Lionel Hampton, and such was the audience enthusiasm we just had to get him back again! With a repeat of some of his Lionel Hampton material plus new material from modern jazz vibraphone legend, Milt Jackson this promises to be another evening not to be missed! With Chris Coull (trumpet), Terry Seabrook (piano), George Trebar (bass) and Joe Edwards (drums)
Ropetackle Jazz Brunch; Imogen Ryall ensemble
17th November 2024, Doors at 10am, Music from 11am.
Renowned vocalist Imogen Ryall is well knowns for her inimitable vocal style and ‘vocalese’ skills, which have led to her adding lyrics to many of the tunes from the back catalogue of jazz standards. Expect some twists and turns on some new tunes as well as original takes on old favourites. With; Chris Coull (trumpet) Mark Edwards (piano) Simon Woolf (bass) Joe Edwards (drums)
As always, pastries will be available to purchase, and the bar will be open.
Jazz At St Andrews presents; Vasilis Xenopoulos + Paul Edis band.
Paul and Vasilis are two of the UK’s finest and most prominent musicians and have collaborated together for over 20 years, so it is a great honour to welcome them both to St Andrews. The Guardian praised Saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos as a leading example of European musicians who live and perform in Britain. Paul Edis is one of the creative musicians in the UK today. With Chris Coull (trumpet) Dan Sheppard (bass) and Angus Bishop (drums)
‘One of the leading lights of contemporary jazz’ – London Jazz News
“One of the most fiery young saxophonists around blazes a path through the hard bop repertoire” (The Times) ★★★★
