Guitarist Steve Banks released his critically acclaimed debut album Emboldened in May 2023 on Stoney Lane Records followed by a UK tour. Emboldened presents a compelling, distinctive, and personal sound, immediately recognisable as the guitarist and composer’s own work. Powerful modern jazz, deep contemporary grooves, lush harmonies, and memorable melodies amongst expressive, rich, and dynamic...
Composer Liam Brennan last presented Abacus at the club in 2023, and returns as part of a short tour to promote their new album, which was recorded live in the same year. The band features some of the finest players from the Birmingham and London scenes, and on this occasion includes our own Nick Malcolm...
Trumpeter Andy Hague returns with his quintet to close off the club's 25/26 season. The music will be a mixture of tunes from quintet album Coming of Age , Andy's 2021 quartet album Release and a few tunes from other current jazz composers. “So impressed with this record, wow, it’s current, it’s hip” – Linley...
