Jazz Gigs Online
During July, Greensand Jazz be continuing its 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 sessions leading jazz musicians will present a 40 minute live set, for a ticketed audience, and talk about their music, influences and inspiration with host and fellow musician, Arnie Somogyi.
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 sessions leading jazz musicians will present a 40 minute live set, for a ticketed audience, and talk about their music, influences and inspiration with host and fellow musician, Arnie Somogyi.
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.
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Xhosa Cole and Will Markham
Wednesday 15th July, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7pm) £7.50 Xhosa Cole - saxophone Will Markham - piano 
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Winner of the 2018 BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year and Parliamentary Jazz Award for ‘Best Newcomer’ in 2019, Xhosa Cole grew up in Handsworth and first played tenor saxophone at Andy Hamilton's Ladywood Community Music School. He's the latest in a line of young Birmingham-based saxophonists - which includes Soweto Kinch and Shabaka Hutchings - to rise to national prominence via the city's burgeoning jazz scene.
During the last year Xhosa has performed twice at the BBC Proms, composed music for the Ripieno Players, a Birmingham-based string orchestra, recorded saxophone for Mahalia’s debut album ‘Love and Compromise’ and completed a 22 date UK tour - all whilst studying for a music degree at Trinity Laban Conservatoire. Pianist Will Markham is another highly talented young jazz musician. He will be graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this summer and has already become a sought-after player on the Birmingham scene. More info and video clips HERE |
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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
Alan Barnes and Arnie Somogyi - a gig in Arnie's garden
Wednesday 17th June, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7pm)
£7.50
A winner of over 25 British Jazz Awards, Alan Barnes is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that has few rivals.
An entertaining raconteur, as well as a fine musician, Alan has performed and recorded with numerous musical greats, from leading London’s Pizza Express Modern Jazz Sextet, to touring with The Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts, collaborations with playwright Alan Plater, and even recording with Bjork.
Arnie Somogyi is one of the UK's most in-demand bassists and has played on over 50 albums, including five as a leader. He has recorded and performed with many of the world’s leading jazz musicians, as well as international stars including Tom Jones, Charlie Watts and Amy Winehouse.
The gig is scheduled to be broadcast from Arnie's garden, with contingency plans in the even of poor weather.
Q and A: Find out about what connects Arnie to 15th Century, Wallachian tyrant Vlad Dracul, the Impaler and why Alan was kicked off a ship in Mexico.
More info and video clips HERE
Wednesday 17th June, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7pm)
£7.50
A winner of over 25 British Jazz Awards, Alan Barnes is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that has few rivals.
An entertaining raconteur, as well as a fine musician, Alan has performed and recorded with numerous musical greats, from leading London’s Pizza Express Modern Jazz Sextet, to touring with The Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts, collaborations with playwright Alan Plater, and even recording with Bjork.
Arnie Somogyi is one of the UK's most in-demand bassists and has played on over 50 albums, including five as a leader. He has recorded and performed with many of the world’s leading jazz musicians, as well as international stars including Tom Jones, Charlie Watts and Amy Winehouse.
The gig is scheduled to be broadcast from Arnie's garden, with contingency plans in the even of poor weather.
Q and A: Find out about what connects Arnie to 15th Century, Wallachian tyrant Vlad Dracul, the Impaler and why Alan was kicked off a ship in Mexico.
More info and video clips HERE
Nigel Price - solo guitar
Wednesday 10th June, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7.15pm)
£7.50
Over a career spanning more than 25 years, award winning jazz guitarist Nigel Price has become widely acknowledged as one of Europe's leading jazz guitarists.
Musically, his blend of flowing bebop lines, deep blues sensibility and his mastery of chording continue to delight audiences and fellow musicians alike. His career highlights include a support show for Gladys Knight at The Royal Albert Hall and an appearance on Van Morrison’s recent album Keep Me Singing.
Starting his professional career after a spell in the British infantry in his early 20s, Nigel toured Europe with various reggae and funk bands before settling on a solo career and turning his attention to jazz. Citing early influences as Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Nigel honed his craft by attending gigs and sitting in with the players of the time.
Nigel has played on more than 50 albums including 7 as a leader, spent ten years with acid jazz outfit The Filthy Six, was a member of James Taylor’s band, JTQ, for 3 years (with whom he recorded 5 albums) and performed with the legendary David Axelrod. He has also taught at The International Guitar Foundation at King’s Place, London.
He has been awarded a Parliamentary Jazz Award (Best Jazz Ensemble, 2010), a nomination for a British Jazz Award (Best Guitarist, 2014) and a British Jazz Award (Best Guitarist, 2016).
Nigel is a regular performer at London’s Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club where he has made more than 500 appearances.
Find out why Nigel spent 30 minutes impaled on a piece of farmyard machinery.
More info and video clips HERE
Wednesday 10th June, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7.15pm)
£7.50
Over a career spanning more than 25 years, award winning jazz guitarist Nigel Price has become widely acknowledged as one of Europe's leading jazz guitarists.
Musically, his blend of flowing bebop lines, deep blues sensibility and his mastery of chording continue to delight audiences and fellow musicians alike. His career highlights include a support show for Gladys Knight at The Royal Albert Hall and an appearance on Van Morrison’s recent album Keep Me Singing.
Starting his professional career after a spell in the British infantry in his early 20s, Nigel toured Europe with various reggae and funk bands before settling on a solo career and turning his attention to jazz. Citing early influences as Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Nigel honed his craft by attending gigs and sitting in with the players of the time.
Nigel has played on more than 50 albums including 7 as a leader, spent ten years with acid jazz outfit The Filthy Six, was a member of James Taylor’s band, JTQ, for 3 years (with whom he recorded 5 albums) and performed with the legendary David Axelrod. He has also taught at The International Guitar Foundation at King’s Place, London.
He has been awarded a Parliamentary Jazz Award (Best Jazz Ensemble, 2010), a nomination for a British Jazz Award (Best Guitarist, 2014) and a British Jazz Award (Best Guitarist, 2016).
Nigel is a regular performer at London’s Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club where he has made more than 500 appearances.
Find out why Nigel spent 30 minutes impaled on a piece of farmyard machinery.
More info and video clips HERE
Tim Lapthorn - solo piano
Wednesday 3rd June, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7.15pm)
£7.50
Award-winning pianist Tim Lapthorn has recorded four albums and toured internationally under his own name, including concerts at Copenhagen’s famous JazzHouse, Budapest Jazz Club and of course London’s Ronnie Scott’s. As a sideman he has worked and performed with some of the world’s very best including Branford Marsalis, Chris Potter, Eddie Henderson and Ron Carter. He also teaches and has conducted masterclasses at Cambridge University. His lyrical, quirky and harmonically adventurous style has won him much critical acclaim.
As well as being a naturally-gifted improviser, Tim has a degree in French and Philosophy and is well-known amongst fellow musicians as a deep-thinker, bon viveur and gourmand.
Q and A: Find out why Branford Marsalis found Tim 'disgusting' (for all the wrong reasons) and why he was asked to leave the stage at Ronnie Scott's by Lady Gaga.
“Lapthorn’s beautiful debut album is a marvellous first statement **** ”
Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD
“Lapthorn blends witty invention with deep swing and unerring reassuring balance. ****”
Mojo
"A beautifully executed disc ****”
Jazzwise
More info and video clips HERE
Wednesday 3rd June, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7.15pm)
£7.50
Award-winning pianist Tim Lapthorn has recorded four albums and toured internationally under his own name, including concerts at Copenhagen’s famous JazzHouse, Budapest Jazz Club and of course London’s Ronnie Scott’s. As a sideman he has worked and performed with some of the world’s very best including Branford Marsalis, Chris Potter, Eddie Henderson and Ron Carter. He also teaches and has conducted masterclasses at Cambridge University. His lyrical, quirky and harmonically adventurous style has won him much critical acclaim.
As well as being a naturally-gifted improviser, Tim has a degree in French and Philosophy and is well-known amongst fellow musicians as a deep-thinker, bon viveur and gourmand.
Q and A: Find out why Branford Marsalis found Tim 'disgusting' (for all the wrong reasons) and why he was asked to leave the stage at Ronnie Scott's by Lady Gaga.
“Lapthorn’s beautiful debut album is a marvellous first statement **** ”
Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD
“Lapthorn blends witty invention with deep swing and unerring reassuring balance. ****”
Mojo
"A beautifully executed disc ****”
Jazzwise
More info and video clips HERE
Eddie Henderson Quartet
Eddie Henderson - trumpet
Gareth Williams - piano
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Stephen Keogh - drums
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Thursday 9th May 8.15pm
@ St. Mary The Virgin St. Mary's Square Aylesbury HP20 2JJ |
Tickets £18.00
Under 18's £8 Paper tickets available from Aylesbury Music Shop (tel. 01296 392225) or St Mary's Church Cafe. For other enquiries contact Frank on 07518 306552 |
A true jazz legend, Eddie Henderson was born in New York City. The son of a Cotton Club dancer, Eddie Henderson began playing the trumpet at the age of 10 and grew up surrounded by some of the world’s greatest jazz musicians, including Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis.
It was Miles Davis who convinced Eddie to become a professional jazz musician and after gigs with Miles and John Handy, Eddie joined the legendary Herbie Hancock Sextet (who also recorded as the Mwandishi Band) in 1968. This highly experimental and successful band delved deeply into fusion and free jazz for three years. Eddie continued in the fusion style during the seventies, making albums for Capricorn and Blue Note and joining Art Blakey's band for a while.
In the early nineties he moved back to New York where his career took off again with a series of exceptional albums for Steeple Chase and Milestone, while also working as a psychiatrist.
A highly respected veteran on the international jazz circuit Eddie still tours regularly as a member of the All-Star band ‘The Cookers’.
Backed by an all-star trio, who between them have performed and recorded with a panoply of jazz legends, this promises to be an evening of exceptional music.
“One of jazz’s top drawer musicians” - The Financial Times
It was Miles Davis who convinced Eddie to become a professional jazz musician and after gigs with Miles and John Handy, Eddie joined the legendary Herbie Hancock Sextet (who also recorded as the Mwandishi Band) in 1968. This highly experimental and successful band delved deeply into fusion and free jazz for three years. Eddie continued in the fusion style during the seventies, making albums for Capricorn and Blue Note and joining Art Blakey's band for a while.
In the early nineties he moved back to New York where his career took off again with a series of exceptional albums for Steeple Chase and Milestone, while also working as a psychiatrist.
A highly respected veteran on the international jazz circuit Eddie still tours regularly as a member of the All-Star band ‘The Cookers’.
Backed by an all-star trio, who between them have performed and recorded with a panoply of jazz legends, this promises to be an evening of exceptional music.
“One of jazz’s top drawer musicians” - The Financial Times
Trio Manouche
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Chetrio - The Music of Chet Baker
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Featuring leading trumpeter Neil Yates and British Jazz Award-winning guitarist Nigel Price, Chetrio celebrates the legacy of the great Chet Baker - the songs he sang so bitter-sweetly and his ever melodic interpretations of the jazz standard repertoire. Chet had a huge influence on Yates, both his sound on the horn and his ear-led approach to improvisation.
Yates' singing too reflects Baker's lyrical and plaintive style without being a pure imitation. Chetrio seeks to crystallise something of Chet's influence in a respectful homage.
In his later years Chet chose to work without drums, preferring the more intimate trio setting. Once, when he was recommended a drummer by a friend, he famously said, "He'd have to be a truly amazing drummer to be better than no drummer at all!"
The repertoire features songs that Chet made his own, tunes he brought to life again and again, and a few "what if" conjectures, wondering how Chet might have approached the music of today had he not met his infamous fateful end in Amsterdam.
Alan Barnes Trio
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A winner of over 25 British Jazz Awards, Alan Barnes is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that has few rivals. An entertaining raconteur, as well as a fine musician, Alan has performed and recorded with numerous musical greats, from leading London’s Pizza Express Modern Jazz Sextet, to touring with The Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts, collaborations with playwright Alan Plater, and even recording with Bjork.
Guitarist Colin Oxley is one of the unsung heroes of the British Jazz Scene. A musician’s musician he was a long-standing member of Stacey Kent’s group with whom he recorded several albums as well as touring worldwide, appearing at the Montreux, North Sea, Nice, and Vienne Jazz festivals, plus residencies in New York and San Francisco.
They're joined by Ronnie Scott's regular, Arnie Somogyi on bass.
Greensand Jazz audiences may remember this trio from an appearance earlier this year at the Black Lion Gin Festival but will appreciate the chance to hear them close up. Expect a night of intimate, swinging jazz.
Guitarist Colin Oxley is one of the unsung heroes of the British Jazz Scene. A musician’s musician he was a long-standing member of Stacey Kent’s group with whom he recorded several albums as well as touring worldwide, appearing at the Montreux, North Sea, Nice, and Vienne Jazz festivals, plus residencies in New York and San Francisco.
They're joined by Ronnie Scott's regular, Arnie Somogyi on bass.
Greensand Jazz audiences may remember this trio from an appearance earlier this year at the Black Lion Gin Festival but will appreciate the chance to hear them close up. Expect a night of intimate, swinging jazz.
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Alan Skidmore Quartet
Thursday 13th September, 8.15pm @ St. Mary The Virgin St. Mary's Square Aylesbury HP20 2JJ Tickets £14 advance from: Aylesbury Music Shop 3 Temple St, Aylesbury (tel. 01296 392225) Contact Frank: 07518 306552 Alan Skidmore - sax Steve Melling - piano Arnie Somogyi - bass Miles Levin - drums |
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Alan Skidmore, a world-class musician experienced in a myriad of musical environments and disciplines, is renowned both as a soloist and as a section player on films, radio and television. The list of international artists with whom he has performed and recorded reads like a “Who’s Who” of contemporary music and includes Georgie Fame, John Mayall, Elvin Jones, Eric Clapton, Clark Terry, Stan Tracey, Van Morrison, Charlie Watts, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Weather Report and Dexter Gordon.
Alan first won the Melody Maker Jazz Poll for saxophone in 1971 and again in 1972, 1973 and 1974. In 1973 he formed the band S.O.S with John Surman and Mike Osborne, with which he toured extensively and appeared at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
A highly-respected figure on the British and European Jazz scenes 'Skid' has become known for an approach to the saxophone which is heavily influenced by John Coltrane. In 1988 this culminated in the opportunity to perform at Ronnie Scott's with Elvin Jones, Coltrane's original drummer.
This performance at St. Mary's offers jazz audiences a rare chance to hear one of the UK's leading saxophonists in quartet.
Alan appears with an all-star trio including Steve Melling on piano, Miles Levin on drums, and Ronnie Scott’s regular Arnie Somogyi on bass.
Alan first won the Melody Maker Jazz Poll for saxophone in 1971 and again in 1972, 1973 and 1974. In 1973 he formed the band S.O.S with John Surman and Mike Osborne, with which he toured extensively and appeared at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
A highly-respected figure on the British and European Jazz scenes 'Skid' has become known for an approach to the saxophone which is heavily influenced by John Coltrane. In 1988 this culminated in the opportunity to perform at Ronnie Scott's with Elvin Jones, Coltrane's original drummer.
This performance at St. Mary's offers jazz audiences a rare chance to hear one of the UK's leading saxophonists in quartet.
Alan appears with an all-star trio including Steve Melling on piano, Miles Levin on drums, and Ronnie Scott’s regular Arnie Somogyi on bass.
Sonny Side Up
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The Clark Tracey Quartet
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Tickets £14.00 (advance) / £15
Tickets available from Aylesbury Music 3 Temple St, Aylesbury HP20 2RN Tel. 01296 392225 Contact Frank on 07518 306552 |
Thursday 1st March
8.15pm @ St. Mary The Virgin St. Mary's Square Aylesbury HP20 2JJ |
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Jim Mullen Quartet
Wednesday 15th November, 8.15pm The Five Bells Stanbridge Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and students) (available online around a month before the gig) Jim Mullen - guitar Mike Gorman - piano Arnie Somogyi - bass Clark Tracey - drums |
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Mark Crooks/Colin Oxley Quartet - 'Jazz Samba'
Wednesday 18th October, 8.15pm
The Five Bells
Stanbridge
Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF
Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and students)
(available online around a month before the gig)
Wednesday 18th October, 8.15pm
The Five Bells
Stanbridge
Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF
Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and students)
(available online around a month before the gig)
Mark Crooks - saxophone
Colin Oxley - guitar Arnie Somogyi - bass Matt Home -drums |
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Featuring leading saxophonist Mark Crooks and much in-demand guitarist Colin Oxley, ‘Jazz Samba’ spotlights Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd’s groundbreaking 1962 recording, the first ever fully fledged bossa nova album recorded by American jazz musicians. A commercial success, it topped the LP charts on its release and produced its own pop hit single - ‘Desafinado’
Reviewer John S. Wilson, writing in leading American jazz publication ‘Down Beat’, awarded ‘Jazz Samba’ four and a half stars and went on to say ‘These tracks are beautifully turned little gems played by a pair of brilliant jazz musicians who seem very much in rapport.’
The same could be said of Mark Crooks and Colin Oxley, who have worked together extensively over the years, recording three albums and appearing at jazz venues throughout the UK.
Mark Crooks is a lyrical and passionate saxophonist in the Stan Getz mould. He has appeared at jazz clubs and festivals throughout Europe, and at the Lincoln Center in New York. He is a long-standing member of the John Wilson Orchestra with whom he plays at the BBC Proms each summer.
Guitarist Colin Oxley is one of the unsung heroes of the British Jazz Scene. A musician’s musician he was a long-standing member of Stacey Kent’s group with whom he recorded several albums as well as touring worldwide, appearing at the Montreux, North Sea, Nice, and Vienne Jazz festivals, plus residencies in New York and San Francisco.
The quartet also features Ronnie Scott’s regular Matt Home on drums, and Arnie Somogyi on bass.
Reviewer John S. Wilson, writing in leading American jazz publication ‘Down Beat’, awarded ‘Jazz Samba’ four and a half stars and went on to say ‘These tracks are beautifully turned little gems played by a pair of brilliant jazz musicians who seem very much in rapport.’
The same could be said of Mark Crooks and Colin Oxley, who have worked together extensively over the years, recording three albums and appearing at jazz venues throughout the UK.
Mark Crooks is a lyrical and passionate saxophonist in the Stan Getz mould. He has appeared at jazz clubs and festivals throughout Europe, and at the Lincoln Center in New York. He is a long-standing member of the John Wilson Orchestra with whom he plays at the BBC Proms each summer.
Guitarist Colin Oxley is one of the unsung heroes of the British Jazz Scene. A musician’s musician he was a long-standing member of Stacey Kent’s group with whom he recorded several albums as well as touring worldwide, appearing at the Montreux, North Sea, Nice, and Vienne Jazz festivals, plus residencies in New York and San Francisco.
The quartet also features Ronnie Scott’s regular Matt Home on drums, and Arnie Somogyi on bass.
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Tina May and Karen Sharp Quartet
Wednesday 20th September, 8.15pm The Five Bells Stanbridge Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and students) |
Tina May - vocals
Karen Sharp - saxophone Mark Ridout - guitar Oli Hayhurst - bass |
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Tina May is one of the UK’s finest jazz vocalists and has been at the forefront of the jazz scene for over twenty years. Her introduction to jazz started during her university days in Cardiff and Paris when she also developed her theatrical bent for comedy reviews, performing with Rory Bremner. Tina however, concentrated on her musical aspirations and singing jazz for a living.
She performs at leading venues in the UK and Europe, including headline appearances at Ronnie Scott's.
She has released 11 albums, her most recent ‘Café Paranoia, features the songs of legendary jazz vocalist Mark Murphy, and attracted a **** review in the Observer.
A winner of four British Jazz Awards, saxophonist Karen Sharp was a member of Humphrey Lyttleton’s band for 3 years and after leaving continued to establish herself with her own quartet and with singers Tina May and Jacqui Dankworth. A busy and popular musician, she has recorded five albums as a leader and has performed at jazz clubs and festivals throughout the world.
They’re joined by guitarist Mark Ridout and bassist Oli Hayhurst, two of the most in-demand sidemen on the UK jazz scene.
She performs at leading venues in the UK and Europe, including headline appearances at Ronnie Scott's.
She has released 11 albums, her most recent ‘Café Paranoia, features the songs of legendary jazz vocalist Mark Murphy, and attracted a **** review in the Observer.
A winner of four British Jazz Awards, saxophonist Karen Sharp was a member of Humphrey Lyttleton’s band for 3 years and after leaving continued to establish herself with her own quartet and with singers Tina May and Jacqui Dankworth. A busy and popular musician, she has recorded five albums as a leader and has performed at jazz clubs and festivals throughout the world.
They’re joined by guitarist Mark Ridout and bassist Oli Hayhurst, two of the most in-demand sidemen on the UK jazz scene.
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Compañeros
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A special collaboration featuring two vocalists rooted in the Latin Jazz idiom.
Guillermo Rozenthuler is an internationally renowned singer, guitarist and composer from Argentina who relocated to London after a more than a decade performing the length and breadth of South America.
His unique style is a distinctly contemporary take on traditional South American music from the Argentinina tango to Brazilian samba and bossa nova. Award-winning jazz vocalist and lyricist, Georgia Mancio, has consolidated her reputation as one of the UK’s most original, adventurous and multi-faceted new artists. Her music embraces her Anglo/Italian/Uruguayan background: seamlessly performing in five languages and interpreting the jazz songbook, Brazilian samba, Chilean folk and Italian pop often with her own beautifully crafted lyrics. |
Simon Spillet Quartet
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Photo courtesy of Jerry Storer
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Award-winning British virtuoso tenor saxophonist Simon Spillett presents his celebration of the music of British saxophone legend Tubby Hayes.
The quartet is completed by an All-Star rhythm section, including former Ronnie Scott Band pianist John Critchinson and the top class pairing of Arnie Somogyi on bass and
award-winning drummer, Clark Tracey.
Expect an evening of straight ahead swinging jazz.
Further details HERE
The quartet is completed by an All-Star rhythm section, including former Ronnie Scott Band pianist John Critchinson and the top class pairing of Arnie Somogyi on bass and
award-winning drummer, Clark Tracey.
Expect an evening of straight ahead swinging jazz.
Further details HERE
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Art Themen's New Directions
Wednesday 12th April, 8.15pm The Five Bells Stanbridge Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF Art Themen - saxophone
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A major figure on the British jazz scene, Art Themen first came to prominence as a member of the Cambridge University Jazz band and went on to play with blues musicians Alexis Korner and Cream’s Jack Bruce. In 1974 he joined Stan Tracey’s Quartet, an association that lasted for 22 years, touring extensively in the UK and all over the world.
His “New Directions” Quintet was formed “to reinterpret some of the more challenging tunes by established writers and to add the compositional firepower of Gareth, Arnie and Steve, to create something exciting but still accessible and appealing.”
The band, which also includes 2013 British Jazz Award-winning pianist Gareth Williams, Greensand Jazz founder Arnie Somogyi on bass, and Steve Fishwick on trumpet, has featured on BBC Radio 3’s “Jazz Line-up”, in a live concert recorded at Southport’s “Jazz on A Winter’s Weekend”, and recently recorded its debut album. They’re joined by one of the most in-demand and expressive drummers on the UK jazz scene, Winston Clifford.
His “New Directions” Quintet was formed “to reinterpret some of the more challenging tunes by established writers and to add the compositional firepower of Gareth, Arnie and Steve, to create something exciting but still accessible and appealing.”
The band, which also includes 2013 British Jazz Award-winning pianist Gareth Williams, Greensand Jazz founder Arnie Somogyi on bass, and Steve Fishwick on trumpet, has featured on BBC Radio 3’s “Jazz Line-up”, in a live concert recorded at Southport’s “Jazz on A Winter’s Weekend”, and recently recorded its debut album. They’re joined by one of the most in-demand and expressive drummers on the UK jazz scene, Winston Clifford.
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Bruce Barth Trio
- leading New York pianist Wednesday 8th March, 8.15pm The Five Bells Stanbridge Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF |
Bruce Barth - piano
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New York-based pianist Bruce Barth has performed on over a hundred recordings and movie soundtracks, including ten as band leader. His trio has recorded live at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York City, and he recently released a new DVD, Live at Café del Teatre, recorded live at the Lleida Jazz Festival in Catalunia, Spain.
Bruce has worked with some of the world’s best known and most respected jazz musicians, including Tony Bennett, Wynton Marsalis, James Moody, Art Farmer, Phil Woods, Freddie Hubbard, Branford Marsalis, Steve Wilson, Terell Stafford, Tom Harrell, Victor Lewis, John Patitucci, Lewis Nash, and The Mingus Big Band.
Fresh from a three-night residency with American trumpet legend Eddie Henderson at Soho’s Pizza Express Jazz Club, this is a unique opportunity for Greensand Jazz audiences to hear one of New York jazz scene’s leading lights up close and personal.
This gig is part of the 2017 Leighton Buzzard Oxjam Festival, raising funds for Oxfam.
Bruce has worked with some of the world’s best known and most respected jazz musicians, including Tony Bennett, Wynton Marsalis, James Moody, Art Farmer, Phil Woods, Freddie Hubbard, Branford Marsalis, Steve Wilson, Terell Stafford, Tom Harrell, Victor Lewis, John Patitucci, Lewis Nash, and The Mingus Big Band.
Fresh from a three-night residency with American trumpet legend Eddie Henderson at Soho’s Pizza Express Jazz Club, this is a unique opportunity for Greensand Jazz audiences to hear one of New York jazz scene’s leading lights up close and personal.
This gig is part of the 2017 Leighton Buzzard Oxjam Festival, raising funds for Oxfam.
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Alan Barnes / Bruce Adams Quintet
Welcome to the 'hood Wednesday 8th February, 8.15pm The Five Bells Stanbridge Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF |
Alan Barnes - saxophone
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You really don’t want to miss this one! A special celebratory gig to mark UK award-winning saxophonist Alan Barnes’ surprise relocation to our very own Stanbridge and the Leighton Buzzard ‘Hood’, alongside long-standing sparring partner and resident ‘LB Hooder’, leading jazz trumpeter Bruce Adams, for a swinging start to the 2017 Greensand Jazz Season.
Winner of over 25 British Jazz Awards, Alan Barnes is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that has few rivals. Alan has performed and recorded with numerous musical greats, from leading London’s Pizza Express Modern Jazz Sextet, to touring with The Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts, collaborations with playwright Alan Plater, and even recording with Bjork.
Alan is joined by top trumpet virtuoso Bruce Adams, himself a multiple British Jazz Award winner, for an evening of straight ahead, fiery, unpretentious, swinging jazz, with a Swing-to-Bop repertoire featuring compositions by jazz greats including Coleman Hawkins, Dizzy Gillespie, Billy Strayhorn and Johnny Hodges.
This ‘Hoodtastic’ quintet is completed by a top class rhythm section, including driving hard bop pianist Leon Greening, and a top pairing of Leighton’s own Arnie Somogyi on bass, and award-winning drummer, Clark Tracey.
What a line up!
Winner of over 25 British Jazz Awards, Alan Barnes is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that has few rivals. Alan has performed and recorded with numerous musical greats, from leading London’s Pizza Express Modern Jazz Sextet, to touring with The Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts, collaborations with playwright Alan Plater, and even recording with Bjork.
Alan is joined by top trumpet virtuoso Bruce Adams, himself a multiple British Jazz Award winner, for an evening of straight ahead, fiery, unpretentious, swinging jazz, with a Swing-to-Bop repertoire featuring compositions by jazz greats including Coleman Hawkins, Dizzy Gillespie, Billy Strayhorn and Johnny Hodges.
This ‘Hoodtastic’ quintet is completed by a top class rhythm section, including driving hard bop pianist Leon Greening, and a top pairing of Leighton’s own Arnie Somogyi on bass, and award-winning drummer, Clark Tracey.
What a line up!
Polly Gibbons with
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Fresh from a recent headline appearance at The London Jazz Festival, Polly Gibbons brings her unique, soul-infused interpretation of the Great American Songbook to the intimate candle-lit atmosphere of St. Mary's in Aylesbury.
Polly has performed at all the leading UK jazz clubs, international festivals and is a regular at Ronnie Scott’s performing with the All Stars. 'My Own Company', her debut UK jazz album with James Pearson, pianist and Musical Director of Ronnie Scott’s, was released to critical acclaim in August 2014 James Pearson is Artistic Director at Ronnie Scott’s where his trio are the house band. His album ‘Swing the Club’ recorded live at the world-renowned jazz club received excellent reviews across the board and was ranked at No.6 in the Sunday Times Jazz Albums of The Year . www.pollygibbons.com www.jamespearsonmusic.com |
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A special collaboration featuring two vocalists rooted in the Latin Jazz idiom.
Guillermo Rozenthuler is an internationally renowned singer, guitarist and composer from Argentina who relocated to London after a more than a decade performing the length and breadth of South America.
His unique style is a distinctly contemporary take on traditional South American music from the Argentinina tango to Brazilian samba and bossa nova. Award-winning jazz vocalist and lyricist, Georgia Mancio, has consolidated her reputation as one of the UK’s most original, adventurous and multi-faceted new artists. Her music embraces her Anglo/Italian/Uruguayan background: seamlessly performing in five languages and interpreting the jazz songbook, Brazilian samba, Chilean folk and Italian pop often with her own beautifully crafted lyrics. |
Georgia Mancio and Guillermo Rozenthuler
A Celebration of South American Song Thursday 10th November, 8.15pm The Five Bells Stanbridge Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF Georgia Mancio - vocals Guillermo Rozenthuler - guitar and vocals Arnie Somogyi - bass Dave Ohm - drums Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and full time students) |
Mark Nightingale
and Neil Sidwell
- The Sound of Jay and Kai
Thursday 6th October, 8.15pm
The Five Bells
Stanbridge
Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF
Mark Nightingale and Neil Sidwell
- trombones
Robin Aspland - piano
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Steve Brown - drums
Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and full time students)
and Neil Sidwell
- The Sound of Jay and Kai
Thursday 6th October, 8.15pm
The Five Bells
Stanbridge
Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF
Mark Nightingale and Neil Sidwell
- trombones
Robin Aspland - piano
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Steve Brown - drums
Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and full time students)
This line-up draws on the repertoire of the fabulous swinging groups of two trombone legends - J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding.
It features Mark Nightingale and Neil Sidwell, two of the major forces in British jazz trombone today, with a great swinging rhythm section. The set includes some J&K classics as well as other standards and originals given the uniquely refreshing and appealing two-trombone treatment.
Mark has recorded and played with artists from all genres including Ray Brown, Clark Terry, Sting, Scott Hamilton, Cleo Laine, Charlie Watts, Frank Sinatra, Kenny Wheeler, James Morrison and Steely Dan. As well as being a world-class trombonist Neil has established himself as a much in-demand producer and composer, working with artists as diverse as Tom Jones, Robbie Williams and Pete Townshend
A tromboning tour-de-force that will have your toes tapping and your face smiling!
It features Mark Nightingale and Neil Sidwell, two of the major forces in British jazz trombone today, with a great swinging rhythm section. The set includes some J&K classics as well as other standards and originals given the uniquely refreshing and appealing two-trombone treatment.
Mark has recorded and played with artists from all genres including Ray Brown, Clark Terry, Sting, Scott Hamilton, Cleo Laine, Charlie Watts, Frank Sinatra, Kenny Wheeler, James Morrison and Steely Dan. As well as being a world-class trombonist Neil has established himself as a much in-demand producer and composer, working with artists as diverse as Tom Jones, Robbie Williams and Pete Townshend
A tromboning tour-de-force that will have your toes tapping and your face smiling!
The Dick Pearce / John Critchinson Quartet
Thursday 29th September 8.15pm
@ St. Mary The Virgin
St. Mary's Square
Aylesbury HP20 2JJ
Dick Pearce - trumpet
John Critchinson - piano
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Dave Ohm - drums
Advance Tickets £14.00
£15.00 on the night
Under 18s £6.00
For tickets contact Kim: on 01296437641
or Frank: on 07518306552
Thursday 29th September 8.15pm
@ St. Mary The Virgin
St. Mary's Square
Aylesbury HP20 2JJ
Dick Pearce - trumpet
John Critchinson - piano
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Dave Ohm - drums
Advance Tickets £14.00
£15.00 on the night
Under 18s £6.00
For tickets contact Kim: on 01296437641
or Frank: on 07518306552
A member of Ronnie Scott's band for 14 years and a continuing formidable force on the UK jazz scene, DICK PEARCE'S lyrical approach has influenced a generation of British trumpeters.
Born in Forest Gate, London in 1951, he began playing cornet at the age of 12 and joined a village brass band a year later. At 15 he became interested in jazz and attended a Sunday morning rehearsal band run by the dance bandleader Ken Macintosh. Soon after, he joined Bill Ashton's National Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Between 1968 and 1971 he served in the Horse Guards as a bandsman and in 1972 began playing in bands led by Graham Collier, Dudu Pukwana, Mike Westbrook and others and by the mid to late 70s was playing with jazz groups led by Don Rendell, Peter King, Jack Sharpe and Michael Garrick as well as some freelancing.In 1980 Dick joined The Ronnie Scott Quintet, with whom he travelled all over the world. The band included John Critchinson (piano), Ron Mathewson (double bass), Martin Drew (drums) and Ronnie Scott (tenor sax). In 1990 the quintet became a sextet with the addition of Mornington Lockett on tenor sax.
In more recent years Dick has been heard with - Alan Barnes / Don Weller’s ‘Tribute to Cannonball Adderley Band’. The Don Weller Big Band. Tim Richards’ ‘Great Spirit’. John Williams’ ‘New Perspectives’. Stan and Clarke Tracey’s ‘Ellingtonia’.
JOHN CRITCHINSON played piano with Ronnie Scott’s band for 17 years from 1978 until it ceased working in 1995. ‘Critch’ is a much-loved figure on the UK jazz scene, a great musician - and humourist.
Whilst with Ronnie's various groups, "Critch" also spent 3 years with the Morrissey Mullen Band and worked with many great American players including Chet Baker, George Coleman, James Moody, Joe Henderson, Johnny Griffin
The quartet is completed by leading British double bassist Arnie Somogyi and drummer Dave Ohm
Born in Forest Gate, London in 1951, he began playing cornet at the age of 12 and joined a village brass band a year later. At 15 he became interested in jazz and attended a Sunday morning rehearsal band run by the dance bandleader Ken Macintosh. Soon after, he joined Bill Ashton's National Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Between 1968 and 1971 he served in the Horse Guards as a bandsman and in 1972 began playing in bands led by Graham Collier, Dudu Pukwana, Mike Westbrook and others and by the mid to late 70s was playing with jazz groups led by Don Rendell, Peter King, Jack Sharpe and Michael Garrick as well as some freelancing.In 1980 Dick joined The Ronnie Scott Quintet, with whom he travelled all over the world. The band included John Critchinson (piano), Ron Mathewson (double bass), Martin Drew (drums) and Ronnie Scott (tenor sax). In 1990 the quintet became a sextet with the addition of Mornington Lockett on tenor sax.
In more recent years Dick has been heard with - Alan Barnes / Don Weller’s ‘Tribute to Cannonball Adderley Band’. The Don Weller Big Band. Tim Richards’ ‘Great Spirit’. John Williams’ ‘New Perspectives’. Stan and Clarke Tracey’s ‘Ellingtonia’.
JOHN CRITCHINSON played piano with Ronnie Scott’s band for 17 years from 1978 until it ceased working in 1995. ‘Critch’ is a much-loved figure on the UK jazz scene, a great musician - and humourist.
Whilst with Ronnie's various groups, "Critch" also spent 3 years with the Morrissey Mullen Band and worked with many great American players including Chet Baker, George Coleman, James Moody, Joe Henderson, Johnny Griffin
The quartet is completed by leading British double bassist Arnie Somogyi and drummer Dave Ohm
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The Two Tenors
Dave O’Higgins & Rob Townsend - tenor saxophones Tom Cawley - piano Arnie Somogyi - bass Gary Willcox - drums |
Thursday 8th September, 8.15pm
The Five Bells Stanbridge Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JFD Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and full time students) |
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Over a prolific 30 year career Dave O’Higgins has worked with the best-known names in jazz including Cleo Laine and the John Dankworth, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Martin Taylor, Stephane Grappelli, Billy Childs, Eddie Gomez and Jason Rebello.
A prolific composer, arranger and producer, he has 17 solo albums to his credit in addition to the sessions and collaborations he's undertaken with a range of other well-known names, including Incognito, Annie Lennox and Peter Gabriel. Recently he has been busy touring the USA with The Brubecks - the sons of jazz great Dave Brubeck.
Saxophonist Rob Townsend has spent much of the last four years touring with iconic prog-rock guitarist Steve Hackett. He also plays and records with acid-jazz hammond legend James Taylor. Over the years Rob has performed with many major names in British jazz such as Django Bates, Iain Ballamy, Mark Lockheart, Arnie Somogyi, Laurence Cottle and Tim Garland as well as with USA legends such as Sam Rivers and Eddie Henderson.
“O’Higgins plays with quite exceptional fluency and his fund of ideas never runs out.” - The OBSERVER
“Dazzling post-bop tenorist with a magnificent range and a dramatic turn of phrase.” - THE GUARDIAN
A prolific composer, arranger and producer, he has 17 solo albums to his credit in addition to the sessions and collaborations he's undertaken with a range of other well-known names, including Incognito, Annie Lennox and Peter Gabriel. Recently he has been busy touring the USA with The Brubecks - the sons of jazz great Dave Brubeck.
Saxophonist Rob Townsend has spent much of the last four years touring with iconic prog-rock guitarist Steve Hackett. He also plays and records with acid-jazz hammond legend James Taylor. Over the years Rob has performed with many major names in British jazz such as Django Bates, Iain Ballamy, Mark Lockheart, Arnie Somogyi, Laurence Cottle and Tim Garland as well as with USA legends such as Sam Rivers and Eddie Henderson.
“O’Higgins plays with quite exceptional fluency and his fund of ideas never runs out.” - The OBSERVER
“Dazzling post-bop tenorist with a magnificent range and a dramatic turn of phrase.” - THE GUARDIAN
The Nigel Price Quartet
Thursday 28th July, 8.15pm
@ St. Mary The Virgin
St. Mary's Square
Aylesbury HP20 2JJ
Nigel Price - guitar
Dave Newton - piano
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Sebastiaan de Krom - drums
Advance Tickets £14.00
£15.00 on the night
Under 18s £6.00
Contact Kim: on 01296437641
or Frank: on 07518306552
Thursday 28th July, 8.15pm
@ St. Mary The Virgin
St. Mary's Square
Aylesbury HP20 2JJ
Nigel Price - guitar
Dave Newton - piano
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Sebastiaan de Krom - drums
Advance Tickets £14.00
£15.00 on the night
Under 18s £6.00
Contact Kim: on 01296437641
or Frank: on 07518306552
Guitarist Nigel Price is one of the UK’s most in-demand musicians. He was the winner of the 2010 Parliamentary Jazz Award for Best Ensemble, the subsequent 2011 album “Hit the Road” was one of Mojo Magazine’s top 5 worldwide jazz albums.
A regular performer at Ronnie Scott’s, where he has played over 400 times, he spent three years with UK funk legends - the James Taylor Quartet, and was nominated in the 2014 British Jazz Awards for “best guitarist”.
His blend of flowing bebop lines, deep blues feeling have made him instantly accessible and popular with jazz audiences.
Pianist Dave Newton is one of the heavyweights of British Jazz and has won the British Jazz Award piano category 13 times. A firm favourite with jazz audiences he is known for his propulsive swing feel. There is a sophistication about Dave's playing that runs deep, whether ballads, swingers or flag wavers, he has it all.
The quartet is completed by leading British double bassist Arnie Somogyi and ex-Jamie Cullum drummer Sebastiaan de Krom.
A regular performer at Ronnie Scott’s, where he has played over 400 times, he spent three years with UK funk legends - the James Taylor Quartet, and was nominated in the 2014 British Jazz Awards for “best guitarist”.
His blend of flowing bebop lines, deep blues feeling have made him instantly accessible and popular with jazz audiences.
Pianist Dave Newton is one of the heavyweights of British Jazz and has won the British Jazz Award piano category 13 times. A firm favourite with jazz audiences he is known for his propulsive swing feel. There is a sophistication about Dave's playing that runs deep, whether ballads, swingers or flag wavers, he has it all.
The quartet is completed by leading British double bassist Arnie Somogyi and ex-Jamie Cullum drummer Sebastiaan de Krom.
Jump Monk!
Thursday 7th July, 8.15pm
The Five Bells
Stanbridge
Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF
Tony Kofi - saxophone
Henry Armburg-Jennnings - trumpet
Bruce Boardman - piano
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Clark Tracey - drums
Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and full time students)
Thursday 7th July, 8.15pm
The Five Bells
Stanbridge
Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF
Tony Kofi - saxophone
Henry Armburg-Jennnings - trumpet
Bruce Boardman - piano
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Clark Tracey - drums
Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and full time students)
This popular group makes a return visit to Greensand Jazz for the final gig of the summer season. Led by bassist Arnie Somogyi, the quintet pays tribute to two of his musical idols, Charles Mingus and Thelonious Monk.
Arnie stood in at Ronnie Scott's Club with the Mingus Dynasty Big Band, a high accolade indeed and confirmation of his reputation as one of the UK's leading bassists.
Pianist Bruce Boardman has spent years absorbing the style of Thelonius Monk and his evocation of one of the most distinctive piano stylists in jazz is uncanny.
A slight change in personnel from their last visit, the music of Mingus and Monk comes to life through the infectious and unique compositions, played with verve and energy and creating the atmosphere required to show case authentically the music of two jazz giants.
Arnie stood in at Ronnie Scott's Club with the Mingus Dynasty Big Band, a high accolade indeed and confirmation of his reputation as one of the UK's leading bassists.
Pianist Bruce Boardman has spent years absorbing the style of Thelonius Monk and his evocation of one of the most distinctive piano stylists in jazz is uncanny.
A slight change in personnel from their last visit, the music of Mingus and Monk comes to life through the infectious and unique compositions, played with verve and energy and creating the atmosphere required to show case authentically the music of two jazz giants.
Horace Silver
Rebop!
The Music of Horace Silver
Thursday 2nd June, 8.15pm
The Five Bells
Stanbridge
Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF
Chris Ingham - piano
Bruce Adams - trumpet
Colin Watling - saxophone
Arnie Somogyi - bass
George Double - drums
Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and full time students)
The Music of Horace Silver
Thursday 2nd June, 8.15pm
The Five Bells
Stanbridge
Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF
Chris Ingham - piano
Bruce Adams - trumpet
Colin Watling - saxophone
Arnie Somogyi - bass
George Double - drums
Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and full time students)
Chris Ingham
Horace Silver was one of the all time jazz greats. He described his hard driving piano style and original composition approach as “meaningful simplicity.” Silver transitioned from bebop to hard bop by stressing melody rather than complex harmony, and combined clean and often humorous right-hand lines with darker notes and chords in a near-perpetual left-hand rumble. His compositions similarly emphasized catchy melodies. After featuring with Lou Donaldson and then with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Silver formed his own quintet, writing some of the most enduring tunes in jazz such as “The Preacher” “Blowin’ the Blues Away”, “Señor Blues” & “Song for my Father”, while performing them in his distinctively personal “hard bop” blues & gospel style.
Pianist Chris Ingham brings his hard driving REBOP ensemble to Greensand Jazz, evoking the style of Horace Silver’s music while adding its own imaginative and creative approach.
‘Rebop are one of the best bands in the UK’ Eastern Daily Press.
Pianist Chris Ingham brings his hard driving REBOP ensemble to Greensand Jazz, evoking the style of Horace Silver’s music while adding its own imaginative and creative approach.
‘Rebop are one of the best bands in the UK’ Eastern Daily Press.
Stan Sulzmann / John Paricelli Quartet
Thursday 5th May, 8.15pm
The Five Bells
Stanbridge
Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF
Stan Sulzmann - saxophone
John Paricelli - guitar
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Euan Palmer - drums
Tickets £12 / £3 (u18s and full time students)
Thursday 5th May, 8.15pm
The Five Bells
Stanbridge
Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JF
Stan Sulzmann - saxophone
John Paricelli - guitar
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Euan Palmer - drums
Tickets £12 / £3 (u18s and full time students)
A highly regarded veteran of the UK jazz scene, Stan Sulzmann has a rich and varied career that has included playing with musicians as diverse as Kenny Wheeler, Larry Grenadier and Gwilym Simcock, as well as a prolific output as bandleader.
Stan is also a respected composer and arranger; his vibrant big band arrangements have excited and inspired people for the last 25 years, and in 2013 Stan was commissioned to write an original piece for the London Jazz Festival.
Much in demand, he has worked with a host of musicians, including: John Taylor, Jim Mullen, Nikki Iles, Mike Gibbs, Marc Copland, Allan Botchinksy, European Jazz Ensemble, Kit Downes, Michael Brecker and Gil Evans.
World class jazz guitarist and recording artist John Parricelli began his career in 1982 and had soon developed a style that is fresh, strong and instantly recognisable as his own. He was one of the founder members of Loose Tubes in the 80's, touring and recording three albums with them.
Stan is also a respected composer and arranger; his vibrant big band arrangements have excited and inspired people for the last 25 years, and in 2013 Stan was commissioned to write an original piece for the London Jazz Festival.
Much in demand, he has worked with a host of musicians, including: John Taylor, Jim Mullen, Nikki Iles, Mike Gibbs, Marc Copland, Allan Botchinksy, European Jazz Ensemble, Kit Downes, Michael Brecker and Gil Evans.
World class jazz guitarist and recording artist John Parricelli began his career in 1982 and had soon developed a style that is fresh, strong and instantly recognisable as his own. He was one of the founder members of Loose Tubes in the 80's, touring and recording three albums with them.
The Clark Tracey Quintet
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Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and full time students)
Clark Tracey - drums Chris Maddock - alto saxophone Henry Armburg-Jennings - trumpet Harry Bolt - piano Mark Lewandowski - bass |
With close to 40 years experience as a professional drummer, Clark Tracey has forged a reputation for developing talented emerging musicians. Guy Barker, Nigel Hitchcock, Dave O'Higgins, Mark Nightingale, Julian Arguelles, Gerard Presencer, Alec Dankworth and Kit Downes are just a few of the musicians who’ve featured in his lineups.
His current group, which features some of the most exciting young talent on the UK scene, has been together for four years and has just released a second CD.
Clark has won several awards for his drumming skills and over has worked as a freelance musician alongside the majority of British names, as well as a host of visiting artists. He spent 35 years in the groups of his father Stan Tracey, earning him a reputation as one of the most experienced and adaptable drummers in British jazz.
His current group, which features some of the most exciting young talent on the UK scene, has been together for four years and has just released a second CD.
Clark has won several awards for his drumming skills and over has worked as a freelance musician alongside the majority of British names, as well as a host of visiting artists. He spent 35 years in the groups of his father Stan Tracey, earning him a reputation as one of the most experienced and adaptable drummers in British jazz.
OXJAM SPECIAL:
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Tickets £16.00
Under 18s and full time students £3.00 RAISING FUNDS FOR OXFAM |
Claire Martin - vocals
Jim Mullen - guitar Arnie Somogyi - bass |
Regarded by many as the UK’s foremost female jazz vocalist, Linn recording artist and BBC Radio 3 presenter Claire Martin has spent the last 27 years honing the craft of jazz singing. To worldwide critical acclaim she has established herself as a tour de force on the UK jazz scene, and has won the British Jazz Awards Vocal Category seven times.
Described by Jazz Journal as “one of the finest jazz singers in the world today” she has released 17 albums as a leader and toured the world with her trio. She has collaborated with some of the world’s leading musicians, including New York piano giants Kenny Drew and Bill Charlap, and leading British composer Sir Richard Rodney Bennett.
With a career spanning four and a half decades and four British jazz awards, guitarist Jim Mullen is a near legendary figure, rightly regarded as one of the UK’s most swinging and in-demand jazz guitarists.
Arnie Somogyi is one of the UK's most in-demand bass players and has played on over 50 albums, including four as a leader. He has worked recorded and performed with many of the world’s leading jazz musicians, as well as international stars including Tom Jones, Charlie Watts and Amy Winehouse.
This gig is part of the 2016 Leighton Buzzard Oxjam Festival, raising funds for Oxfam.
Described by Jazz Journal as “one of the finest jazz singers in the world today” she has released 17 albums as a leader and toured the world with her trio. She has collaborated with some of the world’s leading musicians, including New York piano giants Kenny Drew and Bill Charlap, and leading British composer Sir Richard Rodney Bennett.
With a career spanning four and a half decades and four British jazz awards, guitarist Jim Mullen is a near legendary figure, rightly regarded as one of the UK’s most swinging and in-demand jazz guitarists.
Arnie Somogyi is one of the UK's most in-demand bass players and has played on over 50 albums, including four as a leader. He has worked recorded and performed with many of the world’s leading jazz musicians, as well as international stars including Tom Jones, Charlie Watts and Amy Winehouse.
This gig is part of the 2016 Leighton Buzzard Oxjam Festival, raising funds for Oxfam.
Trio Manouche with Rob Fowler
Tickets £12.00
Under 18s and full time students £3.00 |
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Trio Manouche are probably the UK’s best-loved gypsy swing ensemble, playing music with infectious energy, virtuosity and joy. Their set brings together the core repertoire of gypsy guitar legend Django Reinhardt with the band’s own arrangements of swing greats such as Nat King Cole, and bandleader Simon Harris’s highly acclaimed original material. Fans include Sting, Rory Bremner, KT Tunstall and the Evening Standard’s late great jazz critic Jack Massarik.
Since forming in 2005 Trio Manouche have become regulars at the best-known venues and festivals across the UK, popping up at Ronnie Scott’s, King’s Place and The Barbican Hall; Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Shambala, Boomtown & The Mostly Jazz Festival. They enjoy residencies at famous jazz and private clubs including The 606 Club, Le Quecumbar, Vortex, Mayfair Arts Club, Annabel’s, Green Note and Brasserie Zedel.
They’re joined for this gig by sought-after saxophonist Rob Fowler, who has performed extensively in the UK and around the world both as a leader and sideman.
Since forming in 2005 Trio Manouche have become regulars at the best-known venues and festivals across the UK, popping up at Ronnie Scott’s, King’s Place and The Barbican Hall; Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Shambala, Boomtown & The Mostly Jazz Festival. They enjoy residencies at famous jazz and private clubs including The 606 Club, Le Quecumbar, Vortex, Mayfair Arts Club, Annabel’s, Green Note and Brasserie Zedel.
They’re joined for this gig by sought-after saxophonist Rob Fowler, who has performed extensively in the UK and around the world both as a leader and sideman.
Brandon Allen plays Gene Ammons
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"Brandon Allen is arguably the most exciting tenor player in Britain today. His phrasing is unashamedly emotional, soaked in the blues tradition."
Tony Hall (JAZZWISE)
A welcome return for tenor sax player Brandon Allen to Greensand Jazz, with a band featuring the music of soul-jazz giant Gene Ammons.
Originally from Perth, Australia, Brandon Allen is a tough, no-nonsense tenor player who hosts the legendary late-night jam session, the Late, Late, Late Show, at Ronnie Scott’s. He has recently been touring throughout Europe with The Kyle Eastwood Band.
Expect some serious grooves!
Tony Hall (JAZZWISE)
A welcome return for tenor sax player Brandon Allen to Greensand Jazz, with a band featuring the music of soul-jazz giant Gene Ammons.
Originally from Perth, Australia, Brandon Allen is a tough, no-nonsense tenor player who hosts the legendary late-night jam session, the Late, Late, Late Show, at Ronnie Scott’s. He has recently been touring throughout Europe with The Kyle Eastwood Band.
Expect some serious grooves!
The Phil Robson / Paul Booth Quartet
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Phil Robson - guitar
Paul Booth - tenor saxophone
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Euan Palmer - drums
Guitarist Phil Robson is internationally regarded bandleader & composer. He is co-leader of the cult band Partisans and has performed at major jazz festivals and venues throughout Europe and the USA. Their latest recording, ‘Swamp’, was chosen as the 2015 Parliamentary Jazz Awards CD of the Year.
Having released four solo albums to date, Paul Booth has firmly established himself as an in demand solo artist, as well as a ‘first call’ sideman for many big names in both jazz and popular music worlds. A winner of the prestigious Clifford Brown/Stan Getz fellowship in Miami, he is currently a member the Steve Winwood Group and has performed with Steely Dan, Eric Clapton and Santana.
The quartet recently completed a successful week’s residency at Ronnie Scott’s, opposite drum legend Billy Cobham
Paul Booth - tenor saxophone
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Euan Palmer - drums
Guitarist Phil Robson is internationally regarded bandleader & composer. He is co-leader of the cult band Partisans and has performed at major jazz festivals and venues throughout Europe and the USA. Their latest recording, ‘Swamp’, was chosen as the 2015 Parliamentary Jazz Awards CD of the Year.
Having released four solo albums to date, Paul Booth has firmly established himself as an in demand solo artist, as well as a ‘first call’ sideman for many big names in both jazz and popular music worlds. A winner of the prestigious Clifford Brown/Stan Getz fellowship in Miami, he is currently a member the Steve Winwood Group and has performed with Steely Dan, Eric Clapton and Santana.
The quartet recently completed a successful week’s residency at Ronnie Scott’s, opposite drum legend Billy Cobham
The Alan Barnes Quartet
Alan Barnes is one of the UK’s most prolific, admired and popular saxophonists.
Since moving to London in 1980 from Altrincham, Alan has been at the vanguard of the British jazz scene, enjoying a varied and extensive career. A multiple award-winning musician, he has performing and recording credits that range from leading the Pizza Express Modern Jazz Sextet and touring with Charlie Watts to collaborations with playwright Alan Plater and recording work with the Bjork! |
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Jazz Dinner with
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Tina May is one of the UK’s finest jazz vocalists and has been at the forefront of the jazz scene for over twenty years.
A winner of four British Jazz Awards, saxophonist Karen Sharp was a member of Humphrey Lyttleton’s band for 3 years and after leaving continued to establish herself with her own quartet and with singers Tina May and Jacqui Dankworth.
A winner of four British Jazz Awards, saxophonist Karen Sharp was a member of Humphrey Lyttleton’s band for 3 years and after leaving continued to establish herself with her own quartet and with singers Tina May and Jacqui Dankworth.
In Association with Jazz Up Front:
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Guillermo Rozenthuler is an internationally renowned singer, guitarist and composer from Argentina who relocated to London after a more than a decade performing the length and breadth of South America.
His unique style is a distinctly contemporary take on traditional South American music from the Argentinina tango to Brazilian samba and bossa nova.
His unique style is a distinctly contemporary take on traditional South American music from the Argentinina tango to Brazilian samba and bossa nova.
In association with Jazz Up Front:
The James Pearson Trio
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James Pearson, house pianist and artistic director of Ronnie Scott's, leads his trio in a history of the jazz piano. Featuring interpretations of music written and performed and by the greats ranging from Scott Joplin through Oscar Peterson to Bill Evans.
A night of world-class acoustic piano trio jazz in the beautiful atmosphere of St. Mary's Church, performed on a Kawai Concert Grand piano. |
Gareth Lockrane's Grooveyard
Winner of the Best European Jazz Group award at the 2003 Granada Jazz Festival, ‘Grooveyard’ combines contemporary jazz aesthetic with soul and funk influences to create a sound that is simultaneously accessible and engaging.
Led by Gareth Lockrane, the UK’s leading jazz flautist, the group’s 2012 album “The Strut” was Mojo Magazine’s Jazz Album of the Year and features some of the UK’s top young musicians. |
Gareth Lockrane - flutes
Graeme Blevins - tenor saxophone Ross Stanley - piano/Hammond organ Dave Whitford - double bass Tim Giles - drums Mojo Magazine’s Jazz Album of the Year 2012 “an exceptional soloist with an improvisatory confidence that's quite startling” - Jazzwise Magazine |
The Anita Wardell Quartet
Thursday 11th June, 8.15pm
@ The Five Bells
Tickets £12 / £3 (u18s and students)
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Anita Wardell - vocals
Robin Aspland - piano Arnie Somogyi - double bass Steve Brown - drums 2013 British Jazz Award Winner, Best Vocalist. “unobtrusively classy, with an expertise that never betrays a hint of artifice” - The Guardian |
Vocalist Anita Wardell is noted for her mesmerizing and captivating vocal improvisations and vocalese lyrics to instrumental solos. She is a musician who uses the voice as her instrument, displaying precision and agility combined with heartfelt emotion.
Bebop pioneer, Mark Murphy, proclaimed Anita, "a gift from Australia", adding “What hits me, is how expressive her ballad singing is. Then she has the courage to scat a ballad or two, not unlike a young lady disciple of the Ben Webster school.”
In 2013 she won Best Vocalist category at The British Jazz Awards and released her latest album, “The Road” described by The Guardian as “unobtrusively classy, with an expertise that never betrays a hint of artifice”.
Bebop pioneer, Mark Murphy, proclaimed Anita, "a gift from Australia", adding “What hits me, is how expressive her ballad singing is. Then she has the courage to scat a ballad or two, not unlike a young lady disciple of the Ben Webster school.”
In 2013 she won Best Vocalist category at The British Jazz Awards and released her latest album, “The Road” described by The Guardian as “unobtrusively classy, with an expertise that never betrays a hint of artifice”.
The Perico Sambeat Quartet
Thursday 14th May, 8.15pm
@ The Five Bells
Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and students)
Perico Sambeat - alto saxophone
Barry Green - piano
Arnie Somogyi - double bass
Stephen Keogh - drums
One of the world’s best alto saxophonists. Winner of the North Sea Jazz Festival “Bird Award” and Latin Grammy Nominee
Barry Green - piano
Arnie Somogyi - double bass
Stephen Keogh - drums
One of the world’s best alto saxophonists. Winner of the North Sea Jazz Festival “Bird Award” and Latin Grammy Nominee
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Perico Sambeat is generally acknowledged to be the most important Spanish jazz musician to have emerged in recent years, and one of the best alto saxophonists in the world today.
He has a long-standing association with some of the world's most accomplished jazz musicians - including Pat Metheny, Steve Lacy, Brad Mehldau, Michael Brecker - and has won numerous awards, notably the prestigious "Bird Award" at the North Sea Jazz Festival, for “musician deserving wider recognition”. He has released 21 albums as a leader/co-leader, featuring amongst others Brad Mehldau, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jeff Ballard and Bruce Barth. This Greensand Jazz gig forms part of a European tour for the quartet, which also includes dates at The Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho and The Gran Canaria Jazz Festival. |
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Scenes in the City
- The Music of Charles Mingus
Thursday 9th April, 8.15pm
@ The Five Bells
Tickets £13 / £3 (u18s and students)
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One of the very few UK musicians to have performed with the official NYC-based Mingus Big Band, leading double bassist and Ronnie Scott’s All-Star Arnie Somogyi has been presenting his Mingus repertoire band, ‘Scenes in the City”, since 2009 and has appeared at many major UK and European Jazz Festivals.
He has become known as a specialist in Mingus’ music, directing related projects at The Royal Academy of Music and Birmingham Conservatoire Drawing its repertoire from the music of the great American jazz composer and bassist, Charles Mingus, ‘Scenes in the City’ is an all-star band featuring multiple award-winning musicians, which embodies the freedom of interpretation and drive that characterise the music of one of the most important and colourful figures in jazz. "…this was a set of soaring, beautifully realised interpretations which made a respectful nod to Mingus-era performances, while giving each musician enough space to create the individual solos which are essential to the all-star line-up.” JustLikeJazz.org |
Arnie Somogyi - double bass
Henry Armberg-Jennings - trumpet Alex Garnett - tenor saxophone Tim Lapthorn - piano Clark Tracey - drums |
The Georgia Mancio / Nigel Price Trio
"A performer of character, conviction and relaxed virtuosity"
**** The Guardian
Thursday 12th March, 8.15pm
@ The Five Bells
Tickets £11 / £3 (u18s and students)
Georgia Mancio - vocals
Nigel Price - guitar
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Nigel Price - guitar
Arnie Somogyi - bass
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Award-winning jazz vocalist and lyricist, Georgia Mancio, has consolidated her reputation as one of the UK’s most original, adventurous and multi-faceted new artists.
Her music embraces her Anglo/Italian/Uruguayan background: seamlessly performing in five languages and interpreting the jazz songbook, Brazilian samba, Chilean folk and Italian pop often with her own beautifully crafted lyrics. In 2005 she beat contestants from all over the globe to take first prize in the Brussels International Young Jazz Singers’ Competition. "A performer of character, conviction and relaxed virtuosity" **** The Guardian Guitarist Nigel Price is one of the UK’s most in-demand musicians. A regular at Ronnie Scott’s, his trio was the winner of the 2010 Parliamentary Jazz Award for Best Ensemble, the subsequent 2011 album “Hit the Road” was one of Mojo Magazine’s top 5 worldwide jazz albums. |
The Bobby Wellins Quartet
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Thursday 12th February, 8.15pm
@ The Five Bells Tickets £12 / £3 (u18s and students) |
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With a career spanning over 60 years, tenor saxophonist Bobby Wellins is rightly regarded as one of the UK’s most important jazz musicians.
Born into a musical family in Glasgow in 1936, Bobby’s father taught him saxophone technique and introduced him to harmony, teaching him chord progressions at the piano. A long-term association with legendary jazz composer Stan Tracey brought Wellins to the attention of a wider jazz audience and he remains best known for his collaboration with Tracey on the seminal British jazz album, “Under Milk Wood”. |
Wellins
continues to be at the forefront of the British Jazz scene with the
2014 recording of his “Culloden Moor Suite”, featuring the Scottish
National Jazz Orchestra, attracting a 5 ***** review in The Guardian.
Bobby Wellins - saxophone Tim Lapthorn - piano Arnie Somogyi - bass Steve Brown - drums |
The Alan Barnes / Bruce Adams Quintet
Thursday 4th December, 8.15pm
@ The Heath Inn
£14 / £3 (under 18's, full time students)
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Alan Barnes is one of the UK’s most prolific, admired and popular saxophonists.
Since moving to London in 1980 from Altrincham, Alan has been at the vanguard of the British jazz scene, enjoying a varied and extensive career. A multiple award-winning musician, he has performing and recording credits that range from leading the Pizza Express Modern Jazz Sextet and touring with Charlie Watts to collaborations with playwright Alan Plater and recording work with the Bjork! He’s joined by top trumpeter Bruce Adams, in a long-standing partnership which has been playing straight ahead, and fiery, unpretentious, swinging jazz for over 20 years, featuring a Swing to Bop repertoire with tunes by Coleman Hawkins, Dizzy Gillespie, Billy Strayhorn and Johnny Hodges. Alan Barnes - saxophone
Bruce Adams - trumpet Robin Aspland - piano Arnie Somogyi - bass Steve Brown - drums |
Guillermo Rozenthuler and friends
An evening of South American song
Thursday 6th November, 8.15pm
@ The Heath Inn
£11 / £3 (under 18's, full time students)
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Guillermo Rozenthuler is an internationally renowned singer, guitarist and composer from Argentina who relocated to London after a more than a decade performing the length and breadth of South America.
His unique style is a distinctly contemporary take on traditional South American music from the Argentinina tango to Brazilian samba and bossa nova. For this special one-off gig he is accompanied by a truly international band. Guillermo Rozenthuler - vocals, guitar Giuliano Pereira (Brazil) - saxophone and flute Andrés Ticino (Uruguay) - percussion Arnie Somogyi (Leighton Buzzard) - bass |
Mark Nightingale and Rob Fowler
A Tribute to Mulligan and Brookmeyer
Thursday 9th October, 8.15pm
@ The Heath Inn
£11 / £3 (under 18's, full time students)
Rob Fowler - baritone saxophone
Mark Nightingale - trombone Arnie Somogyi - bass Steve Brown - drums |
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Two of the UK’s leading frontmen pay tribute to the great Gerry Mulligan who occupied a unique place in the American musical scene. As a composer, arranger, saxophonist and conductor, he played a vital role in the history of modern jazz and contemporary music. His quartet with trombonist Bob Brookmeyer was widely regarded as one of the formative lineups of its era.
Trombonist Mark Nightingale is an internationally acclaimed jazz soloist, highly respected writer, one of the UK’s most in demand studio musicians and a British Jazz Award winner in both the Rising Star and Trombone categories.
Saxophonist Rob Fowler has performed extensively in the UK and around the world both as a leader and sideman, recently as a member of The Bryan Ferry Orchestra.
Trombonist Mark Nightingale is an internationally acclaimed jazz soloist, highly respected writer, one of the UK’s most in demand studio musicians and a British Jazz Award winner in both the Rising Star and Trombone categories.
Saxophonist Rob Fowler has performed extensively in the UK and around the world both as a leader and sideman, recently as a member of The Bryan Ferry Orchestra.
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Georgia Mancio Quartet
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Tony Kofi plays Monk
Thursday 4th September, 8.15pm
@ The Heath Inn
£10 / £2 (under 18's, full time students)
Tony Kofi - saxophones
Liam Noble - piano Arnie Somogyi - bass Clark Tracey - drums |
Born in Nottingham to West African parents, Tony Kofi gained a scholarship to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA.
On returning to the UK, Tony became a member of the Jazz Warriors and a vital part of Gary Crosby's Nu Troop. In recent years his career has gone from strength to strength with multiple award nominations and an international touring schedule with the World Saxophone Quartet. This gig sees him performing the music of the great Thelonious Monk, jazz pianist and composer, featuring pianist Liam Noble, described by The Guardian as “gifted…brilliant and undemonstratively wayward” and leading drummer and band leader Clark Tracey. |
Alex Garnett with the Greensand Jazz Trio
2pm, Sunday August 24th
The Russell Arms
2 Chalkshire Road
Butlers Cross
Bucks HP17 0TS
£10 reservations
Alex Garnett - saxophones
Leon Greening - piano
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Clark Tracey - drums
2pm, Sunday August 24th
The Russell Arms
2 Chalkshire Road
Butlers Cross
Bucks HP17 0TS
£10 reservations
Alex Garnett - saxophones
Leon Greening - piano
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Clark Tracey - drums
Alex Garnett, often referred to as ‘Son‘ or ‘Sonny’ has been one of the leading saxophonists in the UK and Mainland Europe for over 2 decades, being instantly recognized by his dark, husky sound. A hugely versatile musician and first call sideman, he has enjoyed success as both a professional creative jazz artist, composer and arranger, and an in demand session, studio and commercial saxophonist, having racked up countless album sideman and recording credits along the way.
“Garnett has all the individuality, skill and stamina every star soloist needs, and his debut album as leader is an impressive affair. Alex contributes eight excellent themes including the title track. This is a serpent with plenty of bite.”
**** 4 Stars, CD Pick of the Week
The Evening Standard
“Garnett has all the individuality, skill and stamina every star soloist needs, and his debut album as leader is an impressive affair. Alex contributes eight excellent themes including the title track. This is a serpent with plenty of bite.”
**** 4 Stars, CD Pick of the Week
The Evening Standard
Polly Gibbons with
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Polly Gibbons was a big hit at the 2013 Leighton Buzzard Oxjam Jazz Club. We’re delighted to be able to welcome her back.
With warm, rich, soulful vocals and an innate blues sensibility, Polly has been likened to many of the jazz and soul greats. Having developed her craft over the past decade, she has performed at all the leading UK jazz clubs, international festivals and is a regular at Ronnie Scott’s performing with the All Stars James Pearson is Artistic Director at Ronnie Scott’s where his trio are the house band. His latest album ‘Swing the Club’ recorded live at the world-renowned jazz club received excellent reviews across the board and was ranked at No.6 in the Sunday Times albums of 2009. www.pollygibbons.com www.jamespearsonmusic.com |
Bruce Adams Trio
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Three times British Jazz Award-winning trumpeter and Leighton Buzzard resident Bruce Adams brings his trio to the Black Lion, Leighton Buzzard as part of Greensand Jazz's ongoing jazz series.
Not only is Bruce one the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion. He has been a regular jazz poll-winner and with his spectacular range and power on the instrument has been in demand as a lead, and jazz trumpet man. Bruce has often worked as a special guest soloist with both the Scottish Radio Orchestra and the BBC Big Band. Bruce’s long-running musical partnership with saxophonist Alan Barnes has produced many plaudits and acclaimed recordings. Free admission. www.bruce-adams.co.uk |
Art Themen's
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A major figure on the British scene, Art Themen first came to prominence as a member of the Cambridge University Jazz band and went on to play with blues musicians Alexis Korner and Jack Bruce.
In 1974 he joined Stan Tracey’s Quartet, an association that lasted for 22 years, touring with him extensively in the UK and all over the world. His “New Directions” Quintet was formed this year “to reinterpret some of the more challenging tunes by established writers and to add the compositional firepower of Gareth, Arnie and Steve, to create something exciting but still accessible and appealing.” The band, which includes 2013 British Jazz Award-winning pianist Gareth Williams, was recently featured on BBC Radio 3’s “Jazz Line-up”, in a live concert recorded at Southport’s “Jazz on A Winter’s Weekend” Festival. |
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Anthony Kerr
Thursday 3rd April, 8.15pm @ The Heath Inn 
£10/£2 (under 18's, full time students)
Anthony Kerr - vibraphone Mark Ridout - guitar Arnie Somogyi - bass Matt Home - drums |
Anthony Kerr is regarded by many as the most exciting vibraphone players in jazz today. Having spent two years studying and performing in New York in the 1980s, he then moved to London to perform and record with many great musicians including George Shearing, Elvis Costello, Georgie Fame, Claire Martin, Charlie Watts, Louis Stewart, Norma Winstone, Peter King and Joe Lovano. He has either been voted, or been nominated ‘best instrumentalist’ in the British Jazz Awards every year since 1994. www.anthonykerr.co.uk Advance paper tickets available now from CocoaBerry tel. 01525 381341 Online ticket sales are now closed. There are still tickets available on the door. |
Greensand Jazz Session
@ the Black Lion, Leighton Buzzard High Street.
Part of the Oxjam Leighton Buzzard Festival 2014
@ the Black Lion, Leighton Buzzard High Street.
Part of the Oxjam Leighton Buzzard Festival 2014
On Wednesday the 12th March we're presenting another fund raising gig as part of the Leighton Buzzard 2014 Oxjam Festival.
The Greensand Jazz Trio, featuring Mike Gorman (piano), Arnie Somogyi (bass) and
Ronnie Fenn (drums) will host an informal session at the Black Lion, High St, Leighton Buzzard featuring some fantastic invited guests.
Entrance is free but with a suggested donation of £5 to Oxfam
The newly reopened Black Lion always has at least 6 real ales and over 50 Belgian bottled beers available and no TV screens or piped background music. Which is why we like it so much!
See the e-flyer below for more details.
N.B. Contrary to rumour it is unlikely that the Artist Normally Known as Prince will be making an appearance.
The Greensand Jazz Trio, featuring Mike Gorman (piano), Arnie Somogyi (bass) and
Ronnie Fenn (drums) will host an informal session at the Black Lion, High St, Leighton Buzzard featuring some fantastic invited guests.
Entrance is free but with a suggested donation of £5 to Oxfam
The newly reopened Black Lion always has at least 6 real ales and over 50 Belgian bottled beers available and no TV screens or piped background music. Which is why we like it so much!
See the e-flyer below for more details.
N.B. Contrary to rumour it is unlikely that the Artist Normally Known as Prince will be making an appearance.
Peter King
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"Peter King is one of the best musicians in the world." - Lalo Schifrin
One of the world’s great alto saxophonists, Peter King, has been a major influence on the British Jazz scene ever since he played, (at the age of eighteen!), at the opening of Ronnie Scott's. Although he now concentrates on his work as a solo artist and with his regular quartet, Peter has worked with such jazz legends as Bud Powell, Elvin Jones, Max Roach, Milt Jackson, Lalo Schifrin, Frank Foster’s ‘new’ Count Basie Band and the Ray Charles Orchestra. www.peterkingjazz.com This gig is part of the 2014 Oxjam Leighton Buzzard Festival, raising funds for Oxfam. Advance tickets available now from CocoaBerry tel. 01525 381341 ADVANCE TICKETS FOR THIS GIG ARE NOW SOLD OUT. THERE WILL BE LIMITED AVAILABILITY ON THE NIGHT, ON A FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED BASIS. |
Quentin Collins
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"A trumpeter whose style is a sizzling update of the Morgan/Hubbard approach"
- MOJO Magazine Trumpeter Quentin Collins has performed across Europe with such luminaries as Prince, Jean Toussaint, Roy Hargrove, Dennis Rollins, Beverley Knight, US3 and Roy Ayers. He is currently a member of the Kyle Eastwood Group. In 2007 he released a critically acclaimed solo album, If Not Now, Then When? (Sunlightsquare Records), which was voted one of MOJO magazine’s top ten jazz albums of the year. Greensand Jazz regulars will know him from the recent Omar gig as the ‘QC’ in the QCBA Quartet. www.quentincollins.com Advance paper tickets available now from CocoaBerry tel. 01525 381341 |
Brandon Allen
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“The most exciting tenor player in Britain today” - Jazzwise Magazine
Originally from Perth, Australia, Brandon Allen is a tough, no-nonsense tenor player. He hosts the legendary late-night jam session, the Late, Late, Late Show, at Ronnie Scott’s. He has worked extensively throughout the UK, Europe and Asia with renowned musicians such as Eric Clapton, Mica Paris, Jools Holland, Wynton Marsalis and Stan Tracey. His solo debut, ‘Destination Zero’, was released on Sunlightsquare Records in 2011. Greensand Jazz regulars will know him from the recent Omar gig as the ‘BA’ in the QCBA Quartet. Pianist Tim Lapthorn is another ‘young gun’ on the London scene. A true improviser and virtuoso he ranks as one of the UK’s most promising talents. Advance tickets available now from CocoaBerry tel. 01525 381341 www.brandonallen.co.uk |
The Greensand Jazz Christmas Party
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‘Tis the season to be jollly!”
Let your hair down with a mix of standards and Christmas songs by the Greensand Jazz All-Stars. There may even be music to dance to! |
Jazz by Candlelight at Hockliffe St. Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard
OMAR with the QCBA Quartet
Saturday 30th November (doors 7.30pm)
£15 / £7 under 18’s and students
OMAR - vocals, keyboards
QUENTIN COLLINS - trumpet
BRANDON ALLEN - saxophone, flute
ROSS STANLEY - hammond
ENZO ZIRILLI - drums
A rare chance to see international soul-jazz legend OMAR, with London hipsters The QCBA Quartet - right here in Leighton Buzzard!
Fresh from stunning performances at top London venues and major festivals across Europe, London-born soul singer Omar is probably best known for his hit single "There's Nothing Like This". An internationally- acclaimed musician, he received an MBE for Services to British Music earlier this year.
OMAR’s long-awaited latest album, “The Man”, has already featured many times on TV and radio, and includes special guest appearances by the great Stevie Wonder and soul diva Angie Stone. More on www.omarmusic.co.uk
The QCBA Quartet features four of of London's leading jazz musicians, co-led by QUENTIN COLLINS, trumpeter with Kyle Eastwood and tenor saxophonist BRANDON ALLEN, who heads the Late Late Show at Ronnie Scott’s.
One local music event you don’t want to miss!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS GIG TAKES PLACE AT:
HOCKLIFFE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, HOCKLIFFE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1EZ
Fresh from stunning performances at top London venues and major festivals across Europe, London-born soul singer Omar is probably best known for his hit single "There's Nothing Like This". An internationally- acclaimed musician, he received an MBE for Services to British Music earlier this year.
OMAR’s long-awaited latest album, “The Man”, has already featured many times on TV and radio, and includes special guest appearances by the great Stevie Wonder and soul diva Angie Stone. More on www.omarmusic.co.uk
The QCBA Quartet features four of of London's leading jazz musicians, co-led by QUENTIN COLLINS, trumpeter with Kyle Eastwood and tenor saxophonist BRANDON ALLEN, who heads the Late Late Show at Ronnie Scott’s.
One local music event you don’t want to miss!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS GIG TAKES PLACE AT:
HOCKLIFFE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, HOCKLIFFE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1EZ
Dick Pearce
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A member of Ronnie Scott's band for 14 years and a continuing formidable force on the UK jazz scene, DICK PEARCE’s lyrical approach has influenced a generation of British trumpeters.
Dick is joined by a quartet of ‘young lions’ led by talented alto saxophonist CHRIS MADDOCK, who impressed Greensand Jazz listeners when he guested with Jim Mullen at The Heath Inn in June. The band also features guitar virtuoso NIGEL PRICE and a top rhythm section of TIM THORNTON and CHRIS DRAPER www.dickpearce.co.uk |
John Critchinson & Alistair White
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JOHN CRITCHINSON played piano with Ronnie Scott’s band for 17 years from 1978 until it ceased working in 1995. ‘Critch’ is a much-loved figure on the UK jazz scene, a great musician - and humourist.
Whilst with Ronnie's various groups, "Critch" also spent 3 years with the Morrissey Mullen Band and worked with many great American players including Chet Baker, George Coleman, James Moody, Joe Henderson, Johnny Griffin www.johncritchinson.com 1997 Young Jazz Musician of the Year trombonist ALISTAIR WHITE is one of the UK's most in-demand trombonists. Although his first love is jazz Alistair has recently been touring the world with pop band Blur and also works as a sideman with Van Morrison. Here's some archive footage of Critch with Ronnie Scott's Quartet: |
Jean Toussaint Trio
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World-renowned American saxophonist JEAN TOUSSAINT leads an all-star trio in a tribute to one of jazz’s legends - Sonny Rollins’ and his seminal live recording ‘A Night at The Village Vanguard’.
Born in St. Thomas, Jean spent 4 years with legendary band leader Art Blakey as a member of the Jazz Messengers. He's been resident in the UK since 1987 and is much in demand throughout Europe. He has released 8 albums as a leader. Collaborations with musicians based in the UK have included Julian Joseph, Jason Rebello, Cleveland Watkiss, Tony Remy, Orphy Robinson and Bheki Mseleku. He is joined by leading drummer and bandleader Clark Tracey and Arnie Somogyi on bass. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Toussaint |
Tina May & Bruce Adams - The Great American Song BookThursday July 4th, 8:15 pm
To mark American Independence Day one the UK’s foremost and best-loved jazz singers, Tina May, teams up with trumpet virtuoso and multiple British Jazz Award-winner Bruce Adams to celebrate the great American songbook.
Tina May - vocals Bruce Adams - trumpet Mike Gorman - piano Arnie Somogyi - bass Steve Brown - drums “Lesser artists such as Stacey Kent and Clare Teal may have grabbed the headlines, but Tina May remains the most expressive and technically gifted jazz singer on the UK scene” - Kenny Mathieson, The Scotsman Admission £13 (£6 under 18s and students) |
Tina May remains the most expressive and technically gifted of the current wave of female jazz singers. Her introduction to jazz started during her university days in Cardiff and Paris when she also developed her theatrical bent for comedy reviews, performing with Rory Bremner. Tina however, concentrated on her musical aspirations and singing jazz for a living.
She performs at leading venues in the UK and Europe, including Ronnie Scott's, where she hosted this year's Valentine's special. She has released 10 albums and is an engaging entertainer who quickly develops a close rapport with her audience. http://www.tinamay.com/ Not only is Bruce Adams one the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion. His stories are populated by a sort of Scottish-Runyonesque cast of characters, some of them long-gone pals of his father and uncle, who were both professional musicians. He has been a regular jazz poll-winner and with his spectacular range and power on the instrument has been in demand as a lead, and jazz trumpet man. Bruce has often worked as a special guest soloist with both the Scottish Radio Orchestra and the BBC Big Band. Bruce’s long-running musical partnership with saxophonist Alan Barnes has produced many plaudits and acclaimed recordings. http://www.bruce-adams.co.uk/ |
Jim MullenThursday June 6th, 8:15 pm
With a career spanning four and a half decades and four British jazz awards, guitarist Jim Mullen is a near legendary figure, rightly regarded as one of the UK’s most swinging and in-demand musicians. Backed by an all-star trio.
Jim Mullen - guitar Mike Gorman - piano Arnie Somogyi - bass Matt Home - drums £10 Admission (£5 under 18s and students) |
Jim Mullen is a near legendary figure in British Jazz. He grew up on the East side of Glasgow and began his musical life playing tea chest bass with a local skiffle group and teaching fellow Glaswegian Billy Connolly the banjo chords to “Sweet Georgia Brown”
In 1969 he moved to London and went on to work with Brian Auger’s Oblivion, Vinegar Joe and Kokomo. In 1975 he met saxophonist Dick Morrisey and began a 15-year association, recording seven albums and becoming one of Britain’s top club bands. He is the first choice guitarist for many visiting Americans, having performed regularly with Jimmy Smith, Mose Allison, Gene Harris and Terry Callier. He has won the British Jazz Award for Best Guitarist four times. http://www.jimmullenjazz.co.uk/ |
