Mark Edwards at The Speakeasy.
Mark Edwards’ piano playing is as unique as it is delightful – a titan amongst jazz keyboard players he has lent his considerable skills to a huge variety of jazz and pop projects including Nina Simone, Paul Weller, Benny Golson and Harry Allen, playing at Montreux, Ronnie’s the list goes on! With Chris Coull – trumpet, Dan Sheppard – double bass, Joe Edwards – drums.
£7 Cash / Card. WhatsApp 07948260789 for table reservations.
Jazz At St Andrews; The Jazz Mafia Big Band
A happy return for one of St Andrew’s favourites – the big band led by local musician and leader Alex Bondonno. As we lead up to an exciting month of star artists during the Brighton Fringe, what better way to prepare than a concert full of Sussex’s own star soloists coming together in this 15-piece band, playing the music of traditional and modern big band greats, as well as compositions by local composers and lesser-known gems from the jazz orchestra canon.
Tickets; £12 as cash/ card on the door or in advance at WeGotTickets wegottickets.com/event/688737/
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Donovan Haffner at the Speakeasy.
Donovan Haffner is a UK parliamentary winner who is taking the UK jazz scene by storm. His appetite for absorbing the language of the great saxophone players is boundless, creating a rich and varied soundscape of modern jazz that he uses for great effect in the music he produces.
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Jazz At St Andrews presents; TONY KOFI ‘MILES AND BIRD’
Tony Kofi has long been at the forefront of the British jazz scene, with a tone and improvisational style that emulates the great Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker, the godfather of post-war bebop. Parker’s legendary partnership with an 18-year-old Miles Davis produced some of the most ground-breaking tunes that set the foundations for the great lineage of modern jazz musicians to follow. In this concert, Tony and trumpeter Chris Coull revisit a selection of those great recordings, with Tim Wells – piano, Paul Whitten – double bass, Angus Bishop – drums.
Tickets; £15 as cash/ card on the door or in advance at WeGotTickets wegottickets.com/event/688738/
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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 famous jazz album in history is arguably Kind of Blue. In this concert, John Coltrane aficionado Josephine Davies (tenor sax) and Cannonball Adderley-influenced Andy Panayi (alto sax) are joined by Miles devotee Chris Coull (trumpet) and a rhythm section led by local pianist and composer Terry Seabrook, for a repeat of last year’s sell-out performance. Kind of Blue is a must-have in any jazz fan’s library and combines artistry and elegance in what is undoubtedly one of jazz’s most seminal recordings. With Paul Whitten – double bass and Angus Bishop – drums.
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 advance 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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Jazz At St Andrews; ALAN BARNES 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. Alan Barnes is a multi-award-winning saxophonist, clarinettist, composer and arranger 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, Paul Whitten – 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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