June
2nd Steve Banks quintet - Steve Banks Guitar, Sam Crockatt Sax, Rebecca Nash Piano, Henrik Jensen Bass, Jonathan Silk - Drums “All the compositions are heartfelt and honest, as are the performances. A chronicle of hard-won optimism and hope. An elegant response to troubled times” Jazz album of the month - BBC Music Magazine https://www.steve-banks.co.uk
3rd Out Front - Nick Malcolm trumpet, Olie Brice double bass, Dave Smith drums, Jason Yarde alto saxophone, Jake McMurchie tenor saxophone Featuring a rich line-up of three horns, drums and bass, the band draws on years of collective experience at the highest level of jazz and improvised music, exploring a full spectrum of possibilities, from joyous straight ahead time playing, to the most open of improvisation. https://outfront.band
9th Leizel Abrahams quartet - modern jazz and original compositions leizel on vocals, Nils Kavanaugh on piano, Benedict Stephens on bass and Sam Green on drums.
10th The Laws: John and Ant - The London-based, internationally renowned guitarist and composer Ant Law, described as “scarily proficient” by Jazzwise magazine and one of the leading new generation of UK jazz and creative musicians, teams up with pianist/composer John Law (no relation!),“one of the UK’s most imaginative and versatile jazz pianists” (International Piano Magazine) to present: The Laws of (E)Motion. Performing a new suite by John, exploring interweaving lines, pulsing rhythms and subtle harmonies, plus other original music by both of them, the duo creates chamber music both intricate and simple, exploring textures, colour, and space and with plenty of rhythmic energy! A study of motion/emotion within the world of groove and pulse. https://www.antlaw.co.uk http://www.johnlaw.org.uk
16th Eddie Gripper trio - Eddie piano, Clem Saynor bass and Patrick Barrett Donlon drums
17th Joe Northwood's jam session - Joe brings a rhythm section to dream of (avoid strong pickled onions before retiring!), plays a bit, then opens the jam floodgate
23rd Ig Brass Band Bychan - a new project featuring compositions from award winning composer Gareth Roberts . New Orleans meets Wales with an exciting sound blending funk/ jazz /Street sounds , a small band with a big presence
24th Amelia Wilding - Amelia Wilding is quickly carving a name out for herself as one of the most exciting young musicians in the UK. Mentored by Yolanda Charles on bass guitar at Trinity Laban, she brings both precision (on a jazz) and bold creativity to every performance, with regular appearances at iconic venues such as Ronnie Scott’s. Writer, arranger, composer. her natural musicality has already caught the attention of artists such as Alfie Templeman, Elijah Waters, Ansh Mehta, Ledi & Lord Apex. Positioning her as effortlessly in demand… Tonight’s work will be a mix of Folk and Jazz inspired by the work of Hejira by Joni Mitchell & Jaco Pastorius, we hope to see you there. Amelia bass guitar, Tom Barber piano, Izzy Oyaide-Nicholls drums, Lizzie Beesley guitar https://www.ameliawilding.org
30th Daniel Vause quartet - Dan on sax, Sam Green drums, Nils Kavanagh piano and Benedict Stevens bass
July
1st Dave Jones ‘Stratospheric’ and ‘Chube’ - 241, we aim to please. Ben Waghorn (saxes) Tim Rose (guitar) Dave Jones (keyboards) Ashley John Long (elec bass) Scott Hammond (drums) are Stratospheric and Chube are Ben Creighton Griffiths (Harp), Ashley John Long (Bass), Jon Bradford-Jones (Drums) with Dave Jones keys https://www.davejonesjazz.com