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Sunday afternoon Jazz At The Sussex Cricketer, Hove

Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Sussex Cricketer pub, Eaton Rd, Hove

Join us for a chilled out, late afternoon jazz session at Hove’s newest and hippest pub – The Sussex Cricketer. Located right next to the Sussex County Cricket ground, this brand new establishment has a great vibe with excellent drinks and a top notch menu from their kitchen.

Featuring the Chris Coull trio and various guests for 2 hours of jazz standards and selections from the great American songbook.

This week – Chris Coull (trumpet), Terry Seabrook (organ) and Alex Pitt (drums)

The Speakeasy Jazz Club; Luke Purbrick

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Wick Inn, Hove

Up and coming rising star of the jazz guitar, Luke Purbrick leads this quartet. Luke has taken the scene by storm with his precocious playing far beyond his years and thoughtful, boppy playing. Exploring many of jazz’s modern genres he can switch from hard-bop to Bossa nova, from swing to the avant guard. Don’t miss this debut from a name to watch for the future! Featuring Chris Coull (trumpet), Tim Wells (organ) and Angus Bishop (drums)

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

Jazz At St Andrews presents; Imogen Ryall ensemble.

Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: St Andrews Church, Hove

Doors at 5.30pm, Music from 6pm-8pm.

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 Simon Robinson (piano), Terry Pack (bass), Chris Coull (trumpet) and Angus Bishop (drums)

or Cash / Card on the day (subject to availability)

Sunday afternoon Jazz At The Sussex Cricketer, Hove

Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Sussex Cricketer pub, Eaton Rd, Hove

Join us for a chilled out, late afternoon jazz session at Hove’s newest and hippest pub – The Sussex Cricketer. Located right next to the Sussex County Cricket ground, this brand new establishment has a great vibe with excellent drinks and a top notch menu from their kitchen.

Featuring the Chris Coull trio and various guests for 2 hours of jazz standards and selections from the great American songbook.

This week – Chris Coull (trumpet), Julian Nicholas (sax) and Tim Wells (organ)

Ela Southgate Quartet at Jazz At The Speakeasy

Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Wick Inn, Hove

Ela brings her own special brand of sumptuous, subtle jazz and Latin grooves to the Speakeasy. Her intimate style and nuanced voice always captivate and it’s our pleasure to welcome her once again to the Speakeasy. Also in the band are Terry Seabrook (organ) alongside me, Chris Coull on Trumpet and Flugel horn and Joe Edwards (drums).

Friday afternoon Jazz at The Better Half.

Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Chris Coull (trumpet) joins the Jason Henson trio at The Better Half pub, Hove for an afternoon of be-bop and hard bop.

Sunday afternoon Jazz At The Sussex Cricketer, Hove

Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Sussex Cricketer pub, Eaton Rd, Hove

Join us for a chilled out, late afternoon jazz session at Hove’s newest and hippest pub – The Sussex Cricketer. Located right next to the Sussex County Cricket ground, this brand new establishment has a great vibe with excellent drinks and a top notch menu from their kitchen.

Featuring the Chris Coull trio and various guests for 2 hours of jazz standards and selections from the great American songbook.

This week – Chris Coull (trumpet), Simon Savage (sax) and David Beebee (organ)

Geoff Simpkins Quartet at Jazz At The Speakeasy

Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Wick Inn, Hove

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.

Ropetackle Jazz Brunch; Imogen Ryall ensemble

Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Ropetackle Arts Centre

5th May 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) Paul Whitten (bass) Angus Bishop (drums)

As always, pastries will be available to purchase, and the bar will be open.

Julian Nicholas at The Speakeasy Jazz Club

Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Wick Inn, Hove

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)