Jazz Sundays are continuing at Ollie Vee's, throughout October.
Owner Billie Littlechild has upgraded the external seating area to include more cover, and will be investing in outside heaters to ensure people are warm enough.
To ensure social distancing there will be a cap on audience numbers..
There will be no advance ticketing but we will be applying a music charge on the day with a suggested minimum donation of £10 per person, which will go directly to the musicians. You're welcome to contribute more, should you feel inclined. As you are probably aware, most musicians' livelihoods have been adversely impacted since lockdown began, with the cancellation of all live performances, so your generosity would be appreciated!
Payments will be accepted in cash only.
In order that the event can be managed efficiently you are invited to book in advance, with entrance guaranteed, providing you arrive on time. You're welcome to turn up before - Ollie Vee's will open at midday.
Please send us a message via our CONTACT PAGE if you'd like to reserve, with an indication of how many are likely to be in your party.
Owner Billie Littlechild has upgraded the external seating area to include more cover, and will be investing in outside heaters to ensure people are warm enough.
To ensure social distancing there will be a cap on audience numbers..
There will be no advance ticketing but we will be applying a music charge on the day with a suggested minimum donation of £10 per person, which will go directly to the musicians. You're welcome to contribute more, should you feel inclined. As you are probably aware, most musicians' livelihoods have been adversely impacted since lockdown began, with the cancellation of all live performances, so your generosity would be appreciated!
Payments will be accepted in cash only.
In order that the event can be managed efficiently you are invited to book in advance, with entrance guaranteed, providing you arrive on time. You're welcome to turn up before - Ollie Vee's will open at midday.
Please send us a message via our CONTACT PAGE if you'd like to reserve, with an indication of how many are likely to be in your party.
Ollie Vee's, 33 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EU
Sunday 11th October, 2pm:
Karen Sharp (tenor sax), Wilfie Williams (piano) and Arnie Somogyi (bass)
Karen Sharp (tenor sax), Wilfie Williams (piano) and Arnie Somogyi (bass)
Karen Sharp
A prominent figure on the UK Jazz scene since 2000, Karen is well known and admired for her melodic, full-toned saxophone playing, winning the British Jazz Awards for best tenor saxophonist on numerous occasions and appearing as a nominee in the rising star category of the Downbeat Critics Poll for baritone sax in 2018 and 2019.
This gig also features Leighton Buzzard's rising star Wilfie Williams, who has recently returned from the USA where he was studying piano at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, and local hero, Arnie Somogyi on bass.
https://www.karensharp.co.uk/
This gig also features Leighton Buzzard's rising star Wilfie Williams, who has recently returned from the USA where he was studying piano at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, and local hero, Arnie Somogyi on bass.
https://www.karensharp.co.uk/
Sunday 18th October, 2pm:
Tina May (vocals), Karen Street (accordion) and Arnie Somogyi (bass)
Tina May (vocals), Karen Street (accordion) and Arnie Somogyi (bass)
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.
Karen Street is one of the UK’s most well known and respected accordionists, she is also highly regarded as a saxophonist and as a composer for both instruments.
Although she has a background in classical music she branched out into jazz and other genres early in career and is now a highly accomplished and experienced musician. Her passion has always been to challenge people’s preconceptions of the much maligned accordion.
She performs at leading venues in the UK and Europe, including headline appearances at Ronnie Scott's.
Karen Street is one of the UK’s most well known and respected accordionists, she is also highly regarded as a saxophonist and as a composer for both instruments.
Although she has a background in classical music she branched out into jazz and other genres early in career and is now a highly accomplished and experienced musician. Her passion has always been to challenge people’s preconceptions of the much maligned accordion.
Sunday 25th October, 2pm:
Bruce Adams (trumpet), Colin Oxley (guitar) and Arnie Somogyi (bass)
Bruce Adams (trumpet), Colin Oxley (guitar) and Arnie Somogyi (bass)
Trumpet maestro Bruce Adams has been a leading figure of the UK and European jazz scenes for over 30 years.
A multiple British Jazz Award-winner he is much in demand as a featured soloist a wide variety of musical settings from big bands to small ensembles - working 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..
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.
A multiple British Jazz Award-winner he is much in demand as a featured soloist a wide variety of musical settings from big bands to small ensembles - working 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..
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.
