Welcome to Greensand Jazz. Bringing the best in live jazz to Bedfordshire.
"There are few events where it is possible to have such a rapport with the performers"
Established in May 2013, Greensand Jazz promotes live jazz in and around Bucks and Beds, featuring some of the UK's leading musicians, many with international profiles.
Artists who've appeared at Greensand Jazz events include Claire Martin, Jim Mullen, Omar, Perico Sambeat, Peter King, Bobby Wellins, Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Tony Kofi, Clark Tracey, Tina May and many more…
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"There are few events where it is possible to have such a rapport with the performers"
Established in May 2013, Greensand Jazz promotes live jazz in and around Bucks and Beds, featuring some of the UK's leading musicians, many with international profiles.
Artists who've appeared at Greensand Jazz events include Claire Martin, Jim Mullen, Omar, Perico Sambeat, Peter King, Bobby Wellins, Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Tony Kofi, Clark Tracey, Tina May and many more…
Please sign up to our mailing list for regular updates:
Coming up: Jazz Gigs Online
During July Greensand Jazz will be continuing it's popular online gig series, in association with Bournemouth Modern Jazz Club and Studio Jazz @ The Lighthouse Centre for The Arts, Poole.
The aim is to enable audiences to experience a live 'gig' and provide musicians with a performance platform and some income during lockdown.
During the session leading jazz musicians will present a 40 minute live set, for a ticketed audience, and talk about their music, influences and inspiration.
After the gig there will be an open Q and A session where audience members will have the chance to ask the artist questions.
This is a great opportunity for you to participate in a quality online event - and show your support for musicians and the performing arts.
The aim is to enable audiences to experience a live 'gig' and provide musicians with a performance platform and some income during lockdown.
During the session leading jazz musicians will present a 40 minute live set, for a ticketed audience, and talk about their music, influences and inspiration.
After the gig there will be an open Q and A session where audience members will have the chance to ask the artist questions.
This is a great opportunity for you to participate in a quality online event - and show your support for musicians and the performing arts.
How It Works:
All events are hosted on the Zoom Conferencing App, which is free to download at zoom.us
Once you have purchased a ticket you will be sent confirmation along with a link, which will allow you online access to the gig. For the best experience it's recommended that you listen either on headphones, through a Bluetooth extension speaker or plug your device directly into a stereo system.
All events are hosted on the Zoom Conferencing App, which is free to download at zoom.us
Once you have purchased a ticket you will be sent confirmation along with a link, which will allow you online access to the gig. For the best experience it's recommended that you listen either on headphones, through a Bluetooth extension speaker or plug your device directly into a stereo system.
Andy Panayi with The Mark Edwards Trio
Wednesday 8th July, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7.15pm)
£10
Andy Panayi - sax and flute
Mark Edwards - piano
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Darren Beckett - drums
Andy Panayi is one of the UK’s most respected saxophonists.
Rooted firmly in the post-bop tradition he has performed with a some of the world’s leading musicians across a broad range of genres - including Paul McCartney, Freddie Hubbard, Shirley Bassey and Wynton Marsalis. He was lead alto with John Dankworth Orchestra.
An original voice on the UK music scene for over 30 years, Mark Edwards has a strong reputation as a gospel and jazz pianist. A wonderfully lyrical improviser, he began his professional career touring internationally with the Style Council, going on to perform with Dave Stewart, Katie Melua, Carleen Anderson and Terry Callier, as well as many of the UK’s leading jazz musicians.
Arnie Somogyi (bass) and Darren Beckett (drums) are highly renowned in their own right. Between them they’ve worked with a panoply of international stars including Tom Jones, Amy Winehouse, Katie Melua, Daryl Hall, Omar, Van Morrison and Sting, as well jazz legends Lee Konitz, Eddie Henderson and Bobby Hutcherson.
This gig will be streamed live from Echo Zoo Studios in Eastbourne, where the trio will have spent the previous three days recording 10 albums-worth of material for music libraries.
Mark will be playing the Steinway grand piano rescued from Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre and played in December 1973 by Duke Ellington on his final recorded concert, “The Eastbourne Performance”, released on the RCA label in 1975.
More info and video clips HERE
Wednesday 8th July, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7.15pm)
£10
Andy Panayi - sax and flute
Mark Edwards - piano
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Darren Beckett - drums
Andy Panayi is one of the UK’s most respected saxophonists.
Rooted firmly in the post-bop tradition he has performed with a some of the world’s leading musicians across a broad range of genres - including Paul McCartney, Freddie Hubbard, Shirley Bassey and Wynton Marsalis. He was lead alto with John Dankworth Orchestra.
An original voice on the UK music scene for over 30 years, Mark Edwards has a strong reputation as a gospel and jazz pianist. A wonderfully lyrical improviser, he began his professional career touring internationally with the Style Council, going on to perform with Dave Stewart, Katie Melua, Carleen Anderson and Terry Callier, as well as many of the UK’s leading jazz musicians.
Arnie Somogyi (bass) and Darren Beckett (drums) are highly renowned in their own right. Between them they’ve worked with a panoply of international stars including Tom Jones, Amy Winehouse, Katie Melua, Daryl Hall, Omar, Van Morrison and Sting, as well jazz legends Lee Konitz, Eddie Henderson and Bobby Hutcherson.
This gig will be streamed live from Echo Zoo Studios in Eastbourne, where the trio will have spent the previous three days recording 10 albums-worth of material for music libraries.
Mark will be playing the Steinway grand piano rescued from Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre and played in December 1973 by Duke Ellington on his final recorded concert, “The Eastbourne Performance”, released on the RCA label in 1975.
More info and video clips HERE
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Xhosa Cole and Will Markham
Wednesday 15th July, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7pm) £7.50 Winner of the 2018 BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year and Parliamentary Jazz Award for ‘Best Newcomer’, 2019. More info and video clips HERE |
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Alex Ridout and Mark Ridout
Wednesday 22nd July, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7pm) £7.50 Winner of the 2016 BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year and Parliamentary Jazz Award for ‘Rising Star’, 2018. More info and video clips HERE |
