Hoo's Collective - Tuesday 17th May
Hailing from all corners of London, Hoo’s Collective brings you an eclectic mix of Instrumental Jazz, Funk and Hip-Hop. The band consists of Adam Hughes (keyboards), Gennarro Ricciardone (Guitar), Indigo Pearce (Bass) and Stanly Wickham (Drums). The band’s main influences include Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Marcus Miller and Yussef Dayes. Hoo’s Collective specialises in arrangements of well known Jazz and Funk songs that utilise improvisation to provide high energy, climactic solos as well as steady, sturdy pocket grooves. The youngsters also include in their set some original compositions.
Swingin' with Joe - Wednesday 18th May
Joe Webb is a highly regarded pianist and a leading force on the U.K jazz scene today. Joe regularly performs around Europe, and has played in venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, The Royal Albert Hall, Dizzys jazz club N.Y, KoKo, and the CCB Lisboa. Along with his trio, Joe can be heard with the acclaimed Kansas Smitty’s House Band. With their inspiration ranging from his travels in the Netherlands, to Britpop classics and even football stars, the trio’s style is highly original, modern and slick. The band have already established themselves with a series of sold-out shows at esteemed jazz clubs.
James Hudson: Remembering the Great American Songbook - Thursday 19th May
Vocalist James Hudson is a rising star on the British Jazz & Swing scene and leads his new outstanding group – The Hudsons. Specialising in The Great American Songbook, he epitomises the 21st century crooner – charming audiences with an outstanding voice that sets him apart as a singer at the top of his game. Expect to hear all of your favourite jazz standards from the greats – Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald to name a few!
28°-50° Guitar Trio: a night of exciting blues and swing - Friday 20th May
"A salute to Oscar Peterson and Teddy Wilson" with the Sam Watts Vintage Piano Trio - Saturday 21st May
Join Sam Watts and his renowned vintage piano trio as they explore the music of two jazz giants, Oscar Peterson and Teddy Wilson. Sam is one of London’s most in demand pianists, performing regularly in venues such as Ronnie Scotts and Pizza Express Jazz Club. Previously, Sam and his band have performed at the BBC proms and their music has been broadcast numerous times by the BBC.
Hoo's Collective - Tuesday 24th May
Hailing from all corners of London, Hoo’s Collective brings you an eclectic mix of Instrumental Jazz, Funk and Hip-Hop. The band consists of Adam Hughes (keyboards), Gennarro Ricciardone (Guitar), Indigo Pearce (Bass) and Stanly Wickham (Drums). The band’s main influences include Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Marcus Miller and Yussef Dayes. Hoo’s Collective specialises in arrangements of well known Jazz and Funk songs that utilise improvisation to provide high energy, climactic solos as well as steady, sturdy pocket grooves. The youngsters also include in their set some original compositions.
Divas of Jazz with Stella Angelika - Wednesday 25th May
Swingin' with Joe - Thursday 26th May
Joe Webb is a highly regarded pianist and a leading force on the U.K jazz scene today. Joe regularly performs around Europe, and has played in venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, The Royal Albert Hall, Dizzys jazz club N.Y, KoKo, and the CCB Lisboa. Along with his trio, Joe can be heard with the acclaimed Kansas Smitty’s House Band. With their inspiration ranging from his travels in the Netherlands, to Britpop classics and even football stars, the trio’s style is highly original, modern and slick. The band have already established themselves with a series of sold-out shows at esteemed jazz clubs.
28°-50° Guitar Trio: a night of exciting blues and swing - Friday 27th May
A Salute to Nat King Cole with the John Cervantes Trio - Saturday 28th May
