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SUMMARY:Jazz: Trinomika
DESCRIPTION:Greg Sterland – tenor sax\, Pasquale Votino – bass\, Paolo Adamo – drums \nThis trio were heard recently hosting one of the jam sessions at the Stag and Hounds and impressed greatly with their well structured set and careful use of the chordless instrumentation. \nVery much a cooperative venture\, the compositions developed as a group make full use of the available pallet of sounds. You can hear the earthy influence of the down town New York scene as well as the avant garde. \nShades of Tim Berne\, Chris Speed et al as well as a plethora of influences from within the more straight ahead jazz tradition also – all played with heart and beauty in this highly interactive and musical trio.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/trinomika/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Dom Franks' StrayHorn
DESCRIPTION:Dom Franks – saxophones\, Matt Hopkins – guitar\, Anders Olinder – organ\, Andy Tween – drums \nEstablished in 2010 as a vehicle for the accessible\, groove driven compositions of saxophonist Dom Franks\, StrayHorn Quartet come to the club fresh from a UK tour and on the back of a glowing 4* Jazzwise review of their current album ‘Duality Pt. 1’. Combining lyrical themes with Brazilian and African influences and adventurous swinging improvisations\, StrayHorn Quartet features Stroud based guitar firebrand Matt Hopkins (Hopkins-Hammond Trio)\, in-demand organist Anders Olinder and former Pee Wee Elllis/Ian Ballamy drummer Andy Tween. Dom Franks is a former winner of the Daily Telegraph Jazz Award\, and now combines a busy career as a performer and composer with work in music education. \n\n“Franks’ influences are broad…from the gospel-like ‘Home Fries’ to the dreamy\, soaring ‘Ellipsis’ to a cheery New York swagger. The StrayHorn band sounds settled and cohesive… Duality Pt. 1 is an accomplished and highly accessible release that effectively whets our appetite for part two.” – Jazzwise Magazine **** \n“Local sax hero Franks is a Cheltenham based musician with a national reputation and has been featured on national radio and in the national jazz press. Fluent\, authoritative tenor sax soloing and lyrical soprano playing”. – The Jazzmann.com \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-dom-franks-strayhorn/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Benn Clatworthy Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Benn Clatworthy – tenor sax\, Jim Blomfield – piano\, Riaan Vosloo – bass\, Andy Hague – drums \nBenn Clatworthy is a truly impressive modern jazz tenor saxophonist who was rated by the late Ronnie Scott as one of the best UK players that he had heard. Although born in London Benn has been resident in California since 1980\, but returns to perform in the UK on a regular basis – however due to the pandemic this is his first visit to us since 2019. \nIn the late 80s Benn was recommended to Discovery Records by Horace Silver\, resulting in his first album “Thanks Horace.” Since then he has gone on to establish himself as a musician of impressive pedigree and talent\, working with the likes of The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra\, Billy Higgins\, Cab Calloway\, Cedar Walton\, Bobby Shew and Cyndi Lauper. \nOver the past few years Benn has been leading a sextet called System 6\, which includes trumpet legend Ron Stout – last year the band released their third album Indispensable which you can listen to here Youtube Playlist \nOn his last visit Benn performed as a quintet\, to keep things fresh tonight\, he appears with a quartet with Andy Hague switching from trumpet to drums\, the mighty Jim Blomfield on piano and Riaan Vosloo – bass. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-benn-clatworthy-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Nick Malcolm and Martin Kolarides Quartetand Martin Kolarides
DESCRIPTION:Nick Malcolm – trumpet\, Martin Kolarides – guitar\, Greg Cordez – bass\, Mark Whitlam – drums \nTrumpeter Nick Malcolm should be well known to Bristol audiences and has a growing national reputation. A fearless and inventive soloist\, he moves effortlessly between completely free improvisation and blistering hard-bop. He is known for his work with Out Front\, Dee Byrne’s Outlines\, Rebecca Nash and has recently ended a long tenure with the Jazz Defenders. \nGuitarist Martin Kolarides is yet another fine musician who has been drawn from London into the mysterious jazz vortex of Frome in Somerset. A graduate of London’s Trinity College of Music\, Martin has established himself as one of the most creative\, versatile and hard working musicians in the UK. Equally at home playing rock\, blues\, swing and jazz\, Martin has worked with many outstanding musicians who have inspired his love of many styles including jazz\, folk\, Americana\, experimental pop and electronica to name just a few. In addition to writing for and directing his own groups\, Martin is a seasoned session player with numerous jazz and pop credits to his name… recent notable artists have included mainstream TV appearances with US singer-songwriter Valerie June as well as being the touring guitarist for another US act\, chart topping jazz/R&B singer Lizz Wright. Martin has also recorded two top 20 albums and performs internationally with English close harmony vocal trio The Puppini Sisters. He has also recently completed a European tour with US singer and Snarky Puppy guest vocalist Shayna Steele\, and is one of the founding members of electronic neo-soul outfit HUGH. Martin also produces music under the guise of ‘Sinking Monolith’ and has numerous writing and remix credits to his name. \nIt’s great to welcome back bassist Greg Cordez to the live scene. Having recorded three albums as band leader and composer\, two of which were recorded in the USA with top-flight American players\, Greg has rather retreated in to academia since Covid\, concentrating on his teaching job at BIMM music college – but now he’s back and ready for a new chapter. \nDrummer Mark Whitlam also tutors at BIMM and is currently working on his PhD. One of Bristol’s busiest musicians\, Mark has worked with major jazz names such as Andy Sheppard\, Iain Ballamy and Jason Rebello.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-jerry-crozier-cole-and-martin-kolarides/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Andy Hague's Sixty-tet
DESCRIPTION:Andy Hague – trumpet\, Luke Annesley – alto sax\,  Ben Waghorn – tenor sax\, Jim Blomfield – piano\, Riaan Vosloo – bass\, Ryan Thrupp – drums – plus possibly a guest or two! \nThe big day has arrived for trumpeter Andy Hague\, who presents an all-star sextet to mark the occasion. Andy has accumulated a substantial library of sextet arrangements over the years and the repertoire will be a mixture of standards\, Blue Note classics and perhaps a couple of originals with the emphasis on having some fun.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-andy-hagues-sixty-tet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Eddie Gripper & Alex Clarke Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Alex Clarke – saxes\, Eddie Gripper – piano\, Nick Kacal – bass\, Ronan Ristord – drums \nFollowing on from their spring tour in 2024 the quartet reunites for a swift\, heavy hitting UK tour of hard-bop and feel good swing. \nAs a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020\, winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards and nominee in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2021 & 2022\, Alex Clarke is known to be one of the most in-demand and versatile saxophonists to have emerged on the British jazz scene. Praised for her intelligent ear for harmony and a deep knowledge of repertoire across a variety of styles\, Alex’s sound is steeped in the tradition of swing and bebop\, “leaving the listener captivated by every phrase and nuance” (Jazz Views). \nHaving “already garnered comparisons with the greats” (Jazzwise) after the release of his debut album ‘Home’\, Eddie Gripper has been rapidly establishing himself as another young contender on the national jazz circuit. He has worked as a performer\, promoter and producer alongside top musicians in his field\, including Huw Warren\, Iain Ballamy\, Laura Jurd\, Alex Merritt and Yuri Golubev. As a composer\, he has collaborated with Welsh folk artist Angharad Jenkins in a handful of projects\, exploring the various aspects of folk\, jazz and contemporary classical traditions. \nNick Kacal is a bassist originally from Trinidad who has lived in London and Manchester but is now residing in South Wales. After studying with Tony Hougham\, the principle bass of the Covent Garden Opera\, he moved to London and has played as a sideman on the scene playing predominantly jazz and acoustic folk\, occasionally touring to places such as Cape Verde\, France and Spain. He formed his own group\, Guerillasound\, releasing a CD in 2008 and touring successfully in Japan. \nRonan Ristord joins the band as special guest drummer for some of the tour dates. Ronan is a rising star of the Paris jazz scene\, having studied at the famous Berklee College in Boston\, USA.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-eddie-gripper-alex-clarke-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Wednesday Night Improv - November Triple Bill
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Night Improv’s monthly show continues with a triple bill packed with quick wit\, bold characters\, and stories made up on the spot. \nJoin us for a midweek comedy boost featuring three of Bristol’s sharpest improv acts – each one creating a brand-new show right before your eyes\, all inspired by audience suggestions. \n[1] BIRDWATCHERS:\nBirdwatchers are a two-prov team made up of Anna Kemp (This is Your Musical) and Paige Tummons (Jazz Police). In their original “epilogue” format\, Birdwatchers explore the present and past of 2 characters reminiscing together. The exploratory flashbacks combine comedic elements\, heartfelt scenes\, and absolutely ridiculous moments that are sure to make you laugh and think that maybe your own family isn’t that weird after all. \nBirdwatchers have performed extensively in Bristol and won the Improv Cagematch in 2019. \n[2] AFTER DUSK: THE IMPROVISED TWILIGHT ZONE\nFiled mistakenly under E for Mystery: unscripted episodes of the television anthology known as The Twilight Zone. An improvised parody of the 1960s TV show that inspired Black Mirror. \nAccompanied by a live violinist\, some of Bristol’s best improvisers create two brand-new episodes of the cult sci-fi classic. Suitable for all levels of nerdiness and Twilight Zone knowledge\, including none! Winner of The Brighton Seagull’s Best Improvised Show award and top 3 shortlisted for the Best Show in all categories by The Reviews Hub at the Brighton Fringe 2022. \n★★★★★ “A beautiful demonstration of everything improvised performance can be.”\n– The Reviews Hub \n[3] PRESSURE COOKER: THE IMPROVISED RESTAURANT SHOW\nPressure Cooker whisks you into the chaos of a fictional restaurant where chefs\, customers\, and kitchen staff are all played by a dynamic ensemble. Using YOUR stories as ingredients\, our performers cook up hilarious\, unpredictable scenes every night. From meltdowns to menu mayhem\, it’s comedy served hot and fast. \n“Pure Comedic Alchemy” – Bristol 24/7 \n—\nWhether you’re a seasoned comedy fan or just curious about what happens when performers make it all up as they go\, this is a perfect night to dive into Bristol’s thriving improv scene. Expect laughter\, surprises\, and something completely different – every single time.\n— \nPart of the Wednesday Night Improv series – We’re on the second Wednesday of every month! Details here: https://linktr.ee/wednightimprov \nEntry requirements: 18+
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-wednesday-night-improv-november-triple-bill/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Rob Brian Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Rob Brian – drums\, Mat Sibley – tenor sax\, John-Paul Gard – piano\, Paul Jefferies – bass \nThe Robert Brian Quartet delivers an eclectic and electrifying mix of jazz styles—from classic swing to latin grooves\, funk\, drum & bass\, and everything in between. With a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation\, the quartet puts a fresh rhythmic spin on jazz standards\, captivating audiences with their energy and musicality.\nLed by Grammy-winning drummer Robert Brian\, whose diverse career includes collaborations across a wide range of genres\, the quartet marks Rob’s return to his first musical passion – jazz. Known for his masterful technique and inventive rhythms\, Rob brings a unique voice to the jazz drum kit\, guiding the ensemble through both tight arrangements and open improvisation. \nRob has assembled a group of highly experienced players. \nIt’s great to see Mat Sibley back at the club on sax after many years. Mat is a powerful player influenced by Bob Berg and Michael Brecker who has played with Scissor Sisters\, Super Furry Animals\, Gomez\, Tony Christie\, Martha Reeves and Joe Longthorne amongst others and has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows worldwide. For the past few years he has been touring theatres with one of the UK’s best Motown shows\, How Sweet It Is. \nJohn-Paul Gard is usually seen at the club playing organ\, but tonight sticks to piano with bass provided by Paul Jefferies. Paul may be a new face to our audience but is well known for organising many jazz events across Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-rob-brian-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Music: Triple Scoop Big Band at The Chicken Shed
DESCRIPTION:Triple Scoop: a Jazz\, Funk & Soul 12-Piece Big Band playing a double set in the Chicken Shed at the Hen & Chicken in Bedminster\, Bristol! \nWe’ve got saxes\, trumpets\, trombones\, guitar\, bass\, keys\, drums – everything you could want from a jazz band! \nTriple Scoop’s fun and jazzy vibe covers a large selection of music\, from traditional swing to funk\, meaningful melodies to jazzed-up versions of children’s TV themes and 80s crowd pleasers. There’s something for everyone to enjoy at our shows. We have a big sound and thrive outside where the crowd can move and dance\, finding positivity and connection in our modern take on a classic sound that’s filled with history.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-triple-scoop-big-band-at-the-chicken-shed/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:90s,Funk,Jazz,Live music,soul
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251116T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251116T223000
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SUMMARY:Music: Julie July Band Acoustic
DESCRIPTION:Four members of the touring Folk Rock Band performing original music inspired by the folk\, rock and blues movement of the 60s & 70s but with a contemporary 21st Century twist.  With over a decade of gigging and recording experience\, they make their debut performance at the Hen and Chicken Bristol – celebrating a new album\, ‘Flight of Fancy’\, together with songs from their critically acclaimed albums ‘Lady of the First Light’ and ‘Wonderland’ plus a selection of Sandy Denny favourites.\nThe line-up features musicians with strong Folk-Rock roots including Dik Cadbury\, who played with Decameron and Steve Hackett\, on bass\, acoustic guitar and vocals.   Julie July brings powerful\, emotional and crystal-clear lead vocals with a voice that really echoes the late Sandy Denny.  Australian born Caley Groves brings fairy dust and magic to the mix with his acoustic guitar and offers a Latin\, gypsy-jazz twist to the band’s live performances.  Last\, but not least\, one of the band’s songwriters\, Carol Lee Sampson\, contributes soulful and heartfelt performances on keyboards and vocals. \n\nGIG REVIEWS:\n“Fabulous show last night. I’d only previously seen the trio at Bromyard in Dec 2019 so it was a treat to hear songs from the new albums. I hope I can make it to Pershore next month”. (Jim)\n“Really enjoyable evening\, Band were on great form and the songs were as wonderful as ever” (Stephen)\n“Absolutely fantastic night guys\, though my wife\, did have a few tears when you sand wonderfully ‘Who Knows Where the Time Goes”…as the song means so much to her” (Rob)\n“Another great evening of top-class musicians playing excellent songs. The Julie July Band really are on of the best folk-rock bands around.” (Stephen)\n“Absolutely loved it and thank you! You we’re fabulous!” (Jon)\n“Another great concert at Ludlow. A masterclass of beautiful music played by musicians at the top of their game. If you get a chance to see them don’t miss it” (Stephen)\n“Really enjoyed the gig. You’ve a great sound\, super mix of songs and really accomplished musicianship.” (Alastair)\n“Great show..2 amazing guitarists! Really great sound!” (Pete)\n“Love the band tonight. Top quality musicians & a West End London level of performance from the lead vocalist”\n“It was a great night.. you certainly lived up to expectations!” (Stephen) \n“Love the band tonight! Tip top quality musicians and West End London level of performance from the lead vocalist.” (Rose – Hampton Hub Club) \n“Just got home from after a wonderful gig from the JJB. This was something like the 5th time we’ve seen them and both Lisa and I thought they were outstanding tonight” (Julian) \n“I loved every minute\, thank you for all a great evening of live music”. (Clive Payne Black Country Radio) \n“What a great show…and loving the new album.” (Peter)
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-julie-july-band-acoustic-2/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Band,Blues rock,Folk Music,Live music,pop-folk,pop-rock,Rock
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Howl Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Dan Smith – alto sax\, Harry Brunt – tenor sax\, Pete Komor – bass\, Matt Parkinson – drums \nWe’re excited to present this fantastic London based group as part of an extensive tour to promote their third album release Night Song. Their tour takes in dates in Germany\, Netherlands and Ireland alongside prestigious UK bookings at venues such as Pizza Express Soho and Peggy’s Skylight. \n“Often Beguiling… an assured statement of identity from a band that has very much found its feet… it is very good” – Jazzwise. \nThis co-led acoustic quartet emerged in 2017 through a passion for developing a collective sound. Inspired by artists such as Endangered Blood\, The Bad Plus and Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band\, there is an innate freedom and creative intensity to their music. \nHaving performed at the EFG London Jazz Festival and Vortex Jazz Club\, Howl Quartet’s debut album Life As We See It was released in early 2021 with the support of the Help Musicians ‘Do It  Differently’ fund. Their second album\, Airglow\, is a refined statement by the band and was released on the 14th July 2023 to critical acclaim. Following their sold out album launch gig at Pizza Express Jazz Club\, Soho\, their 7 date UK tour culminated in a headline show at The Elgar Room\, Royal Albert Hall as part of EFG London Jazz Festival 2023. Howl Quartet are the grateful recipients of a Developmental Award through the Peter Whittingham Jazz Awards to support the 2025 release of their third album Night Song. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-howl-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251127T223000
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Yetii
DESCRIPTION:Alex Veitch – piano\, Ashley John Long – bass\, Alex Goodyear – drums \nYetii return to the club to celebrate the release of their second album Inner Worlds. \nInner Worlds is about what goes on beneath the surface. Each composition immerses the listener in a different experience or state of mind. Singing melodies open and shift to reveal their inner workings. Solos morph into group improvisations: a shared single voice that ebbs and flows between and within the band’s original compositions. The album is a distillation and documentation of the sound we have formed over time at our monthly residency in Bristol over the last 7 years. \n2025 has been a big year in the world of Yetii. They played their concert hall debut to a sold out 400-strong crowd at St. George’s in Bristol\, supported The Bad Plus on their recent UK tour\, and have sold out each of their monthly gigs at The Greenbank in Bristol\, including collaborations with Parliamentary Award winner Arun Ghosh\, Get the Blessing’s Jake McMurchie\, and most recently Edition’s Ant Law. \n“all played with great beauty and sensitivity… a standing ovation greeted the end of their set ” Jazzwise\n“A performance that enthralled and delighted the audience ★★★★★” The Jazz Mann\n“Fluent and wildly inventive improvisers” UK Jazz News \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-yetii/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Live Jazz: Harry Dowell Quartet
DESCRIPTION:First time at the club for this fine band\, check out the video at the bottom for Harry playing Coltrane’s Giant Steps. \nHarry Dowell is an Exeter-based saxophonist\, multi-instrumentalist\, and composer. A graduate of the University of Bristol\, where he studied jazz flute and saxophone under Kevin Figes\, Harry draws influence from post-bop and contemporary jazz artists such as John Coltrane\, Chick Corea\, Pat Metheny and Kurt Rosenwinkel. His thoughtful yet complex improvising and rich\, warm tone have been heard across the country with artists such as Lack of Afro and Jonah Hitchens\, from Glastonbury Festival to the airwaves of BBC Radio. Harry is a mainstay on the Devon jazz scene\, and his own band was recently heard at Sidmouth Jazz and Blues Festival. \nBased in the south west\, Felix Yeats-Brown is a pianist\, physicist and composer living in Bristol. As an alumnus of youth groups such as NYJC and SYJO\, he has been involved with jazz from a young age\, and has had opportunities to play alongside experienced musicians such as Yazz Ahmed and Julián Argüelles. Felix and Harry are common collaborators – they performed together at Sidmouth Jazz Festival\, and the two recently finished recording the first EP for their joint project “Third Room”. \nJohn Donnelly is a Graduate of Leeds University with thirty years experience performing\, teaching and composing. He has worked as a session player all over the world and is now a regular on the UK jazz scene. Known for his solid time keeping and traditional approach John is often first call for visiting musicians looking for a pickup band in the South West. \nJames Fuke is an in-demand drummer on the Bristol scene. His jazz pedigree sees him playing with top Bristol sax player Craig Crofton.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/live-jazz-harry-dowell-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Live Jazz: Jonathan Gee Trio SW
DESCRIPTION:We’re very excited to present pianist Jonathan Gee\, one of the UK’s finest players with an international reputation including many European tours and frequent trips to New York. He is perhaps best known to the Bristol audience for some of the most memorable nights at the legendary Albert Inn\, where he appeared many times with saxophonist Ed Jones and trumpeter Damon Brown. He visits as part of a short SW tour facilitated by Devon based bass player and sculptor Marcus Vergette. \nJonathan is one the most prolific and imaginative composer-pianists operating today\, with a succession of ever-enticing bands and projects with world class line-ups from Europe and the USA. Aside from his own bands with which he has recorded 8 albums\, he has also worked closely with Bobby Wellins\, Claire Martin and Tim Whitehead\, Pharoah Sanders\, Mark Murphy and Art Farmer. With Tony Kofi he co-founded the Monk Liberation Front\, whose legendary performances of the complete Thelonious Monk catalogue have led to award-winning recordings.  He has performed in groups comprised of leading musicians from France\, Finland and Italy\, and a fantastic trio emerging from the hothouse of the New York jazz scene featuring Joseph Lepore and Nasheet Waits which has packed out Dizzy’s at Lincoln Centre. \nMarcus Vergette\, musician\, bell-maker\, sculptor\, was born on the banks of the Mississippi river in Southern Illinois. He grew up in the UK. Much of his recent work involves making large bells (up to 3 metres high) in bronze\, – his Time and Tide Bells. These are hung in specific locations around the coast and rung by the action of the sea at high tide. The first was installed at Appledore\, Devon\, in 2009. Subsequent sites range from Trinity Buoy Wharf\, on the Thames\, to the Outer Hebrides. Marcus is an accomplished double bass player and composer\, and has played in projects led by UK jazz legend Mike Westbrook over the past two decades. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/live-jazz-jonathan-gee-trio-sw/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Live Jazz: The Text Messengers Play The Messengers
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s Christmas Special was such fun we thought we’d do it again\, but with a few differences – alto sax player Luke Annesley who performed last year is off with the John Wilson Orchestra\, providing an opportunity to invite the remarkable trombonist Raph Clarkson to step in. \nFor much of the 1970s and 80s Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers featured a trumpet\, alto sax and tenor sax front-line\, but prior to that in the mid to late 1960s the band included either Freddie Hubbard or Lee Morgan on trumpet\, Wayne Shorter on tenor sax and Curtis Fuller on trombone\, so this year we’re attempting to recreate the sound of the band from this period. \nTrumpeter Andy Hague has been presenting occasional sextet gigs under the Text Messengers name for a number of years\, but the nod to Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers has more been due to the three horns front line rather than the repertoire. However\, Andy has now amassed sufficient arrangements actually performed by the Jazz Messengers that the band can now present a full programme of Jazz Messengers classics\, covering several eras of Art Blakey’s legendary group with compositions by Benny Golson\, Bobby Timmons\, Wayne Shorter and Bobby Watson. \nTenor saxophonist Dan Newberry has become a favourite of Bristol audiences in recent years with his hard blowing yet melodic style. He is now living here having completed his Masters at the Royal Welsh College in Cardiff. Dan has recently been playing with epic funk band Hungry Hungry Hippos alongside trumpeter Gary Alesbrook and guitarist Alex Hutchings. \nTrombonist Raph Clarkson moved to Bristol a few years ago\, and has had a great impact on the city’s jazz scene\, working frequently in projects alongside bassist Riaan Vosloo. An acclaimed composer and arranger\, Raph has been an integral part of the UK jazz scene for two decades\, gaining recognition for adventurous album releases such as Soldiering On\, Resolute\, and This Is How We Grow. Clarkson’s writing for the exciting 15-piece orchestra Dissolute Society draws on many genres\, from jazz to progressive rock to classical music\, but is ultimately defined by the artist’s strength of character and imagination. \nPianist Jim Blomfield is of course one of the mainstays of Bristol’s jazz scene. He has backed countless big name guest soloists and released two albums of his own music which blend jazz with electronica and contemporary music influences. He is also well known as one of the UK’s finest salsa pianists and appears in many Latin ensembles\, including recently touring with Cuban band Asere. \nBassist Riaan Vosloo recently gained a doctorate\, and is well known as a performer\, composer\, producer and educator. He has composed music for TV and films and has production credits on albums by Jamie Cullum and Gregory Porter. He is currently course leader for the MA in Popular Music Practice at BIMM Bristol\, and has previously taught at Birmingham Conservatoire. \nDrummer Ryan Thrupp recently graduated with a First from the Royal Welsh College jazz degree course and besides his jazz activities plays with funky festival favourites Cut Capers and appeared on live BBC TV from Glastonbury 2023 with afro-beat balafon player N’famady Kouyaté. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/live-jazz-the-text-messengers-play-the-messengers/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Wednesday Night Improv
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Night Improv’s monthly show continues in 2026 with a triple bill packed with quick wit\, bold characters\, and stories made up on the spot. \nJoin us for a midweek comedy boost featuring three of Bristol’s sharpest improv acts – each one creating a brand-new show right before your eyes\, all inspired by audience suggestions. \n[1] JAZZ POLICE\nAmerican-style longform improv comedy troupe from Bristol. Explore the world of improv through a hilarious compilation of scenes and bits as these masters of wit take one word and turn it into a show. Jazz Police have performed at multiple comedy festivals including the Edinburgh International Improv Festival and the Birmingham Comedy Festival. \n“Damn near perfect improv” – The Glasgow Improv Theatre \n[2] THE GROUNDHOGS\nThe Groundhogs are an improv-sketch group that will take a recent conversation you had with a loved one and show you every single way it could have gone. Hilarious\, unpredictable\, often cartoonish\, and occasionally poignant\, The Groundhogs are staples of the Bristol Improv scene for a reason. \n[3] PRESSURE COOKER: THE IMPROVISED RESTAURANT SHOW\nPressure Cooker whisks you into a fictional restaurant where a dynamic ensemble brings the chefs\, customers\, and kitchen chaos to life. Using your stories as ingredients\, our performers cook up hilarious\, unpredictable scenes on the spot. From meltdowns to menu mayhem\, it’s comedy served hot and fast. \nWinners of the 2025 Bristol Improv Gauntlet | “Pure Comedic Alchemy” — Bristol 24/7 \n—\nWhether you’re a seasoned comedy fan or just curious about what happens when performers make it all up as they go\, this is a perfect night to dive into Bristol’s thriving improv scene. Expect laughter\, surprises\, and something completely different – every single time.\n— \nPart of the Wednesday Night Improv series – We’re on the second Wednesday of every month! Details here: https://linktr.ee/wednightimprov
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-wednesday-night-improv/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Improv,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Craig Crofton - The Music Of Wes Montgomery
DESCRIPTION:Craig Crofton – tenor sax\, Matt Hopkins – guitar\, Anders Olinder – organ\, Ian Matthews – drums \nThe renowned saxophonist Craig Crofton returns to the Be-Bop Club for an unforgettable night of music celebrating the life and work of the legendary jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery\, with Matt Hopkins in the hot-seat emulating the great man. \nCraig Crofton is an Anglo-American sax and flute player who has lived in the UK for over 20 years and has built up a great reputation for the power and visceral excitement of his playing. A protégé of Marcus Printup (Lincoln Center Orchestra) he has come to develop a unique sound of his own that stands out in many musical settings. Craig has featured with artists like Kasabian\, Lack of Afro\, Haggis Horns\, Nitin Sawhney\, This is The Kit\, Mr Benn\, Chris Monkey and is at the forefront of popular Bristol bands Phantom Ensemble\, Baila la Cumbia\, Dockside Latin Orchestra\, Radio Banska and Dub From Atlantis to name a few. \nThe melodic and inventive guitar playing of Matt Hopkins has been featured in groups as stylistically diverse as Andy Sheppard’s Hotel Bristol\, Emily Wright & The Royals and the Hopkins-Hammond Trio. He also takes the lead role in the “Music of Pat Metheny” project alongside pianist Dave Newton. Matt is also known as an instructor and educator\, specialising in jazz improvisation. \nPianist and organist Anders Olinder is originally from Sweden\, but has been based in Bristol for many years. Despite his Bristol home he actually plays frequently in London with big names in the world of jazz and funk such as Dennis Rollins\, Tony Remy\, James Morton\, Tony Kofi and Byron Wallen. He has also toured extensively with Glenn Hughes [Deep Purple]. \nWhilst drummer Ian Matthews began his career on the Bristol jazz scene he is of course internationally known for his work with stadium filling rock band Kasabian.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-craig-crofton-the-music-of-wes-montgomery/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Jakub Klimiuk Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Jakub Klimiuk – guitar\, Kasper Rietkerk – alto saxophone\, Scottie Thompson – piano\, Kinzan [aka Harry Pearce] – double bass\, Luke McCarthy – drums \nGuitarist Jakub Klimiuk last visited in Nov 2023 and returns with a new band to promote his latest album. An accomplished London-based guitarist and composer\, Jakub takes his quintet on tour with a brand new set of material\, a follow-up to the critically acclaimed album\n“(un)balanced”\, described by The Guardian as “a rare mix of New York edginess and Scandinavian avant-jazz impressionism.” \nExpect a thrilling combination of scripted forms and improvised sections\, interweaving melodic compositions with adventurous sonic explorations\, “music which could engage and transcend genre boundaries\,” according to UK Jazz News. \nThe band has appeared regularly at major UK jazz venues including PizzaExpress Jazz Club Soho\, Vortex Jazz Club\, The Verdict\, and has collaborated with leading artists such as saxophonist Mark Lockheart. The quintet has also toured widely across Europe\, performing in cultural hubs like Berlin and Brussels. \n“The future of jazz is in safe hands” – UK Jazz News \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-jakub-klimiuk-quintet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Jazz: QOW Trio
DESCRIPTION:Riley Stone-Lonergan – tenor sax\, Eddie Myer – double bass\, Spike Wells – drums \nA really exciting band for us to have at the club\, QOW TRIO are touring to promote their barnstorming third album on the prestigious Whirlwind Records\, with the fearless threesome roaming further than ever before into the uncharted hinterlands where the deep jazz tradition of the tenor trio\, laden with melody and swing\, ventures into the untamed regions of free improvisation. \nAt the heart of the band is the unmistakeable beat of drummer Spike Wells\, who this year celebrates his 80th birthday and the 65th year of his extraordinary career at the forefront of UK jazz\, providing the driving force behind everyone from the UK’s Tubby Hayes and Bobby Wellins to USA stars Stan Getz\, Dexter Gordon and Roland Kirk plus countless others. \nSpanning the generations and riding at at his side are rising star saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan\, whose intriguing compositions and boundless creative imagination as an improvisor continue to dazzle and delight\, and big-toned bassist Eddie Myer rounding up the posse. Their first album ‘QOW TRIO’ was selected as critic’s choice by Jazzwise Magazine for 2021. The follow-up ‘The Hold Up’ was described by BBC Music Magazine as ‘a stunning achievement” and awarded 4**** by The Times and The Scotsman. They’ve spent the intervening time touring across the UK and EU and developing their sound to a new creative peak. Now ‘The Rule Of Three’ shows that three really is the magic number with their most coherent\, wide-ranging and adventurous set of recordings yet. From Ayler to Strayhorn\, from be-bop to calypso\, from cowboy movie to free-jazz shootout\, there’s a surprise at every turn\, but always delivered with total sincerity and conviction and a driving desire to bring the audience with them every step of the way. \n“QOW TRIO are a simply phenomenal live act” – Kevin Whitlock\, Jazzwise \n“From fine to sublime\, the follow-up to this generation-spanning trio’s debut album is a stunning achievement… massively recommended.” – BBC Music Magazine \n“This sets the bar high for album of the year. It’ll take some beating.” – Matthew Wright\, Jazz Journal \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-qow-trio/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T200000
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Superlocrian
DESCRIPTION:Sam Massey – conductor and trumpet/flugelhorn\, Jack Banjo Courtney\, Hugh Davies – trumpet & flugelhorn\, Edward Leaker – soprano & alto saxophone\, Jade Gall – tenor & baritone saxophone & flutes\, Tom Green – trombone\, Mike Poyser – tuba \nSomething a little different this week with this fantastic brass/wind ensemble which performs without the usual jazz rhythm section. \nSuperlocrian is one of the UK’s foremost acoustic chamber jazz ensembles\, renowned for its innovative sound\, virtuosic musicianship\, and creative collaborations that blur the boundaries between styles. \nLed by South West-based trumpeter/composer Sam Massey\, the septet brings together top jazz soloists\, composers\, and session musicians. Collectively\, the band’s members have performed alongside world-class artists including Becky Hill\, RAYE\, Dua Lipa\, Claire Martin\, Mike Westbrook\, and Gareth Lockrane\, showcasing their extraordinary versatility and experience. \n\nSuperlocrian’s performances feature a sophisticated blend of tastefully arranged jazz standards and vibrant new compositions by leading writers like Callum Au\, Freddie Gavita\, Karen Street\, Tom Green\, and Sam Massey. Their repertoire combines precision and passion\, balancing intricate chamber textures with the spontaneity and freedom of jazz. \n\nThe ensemble has worked alongside composer Bob Chilcott and performed at prestigious venues and festivals including Crazy Coqs\, Bristol Jazz Festival and Sidmouth Jazz Festival. In 2023\, Superlocrian recorded their debut album Hills & Valleys at the legendary AIR Studios. Released on the Spark! Label\, the album received critical acclaim and was featured live on Radio 3’s In Tune in 2024. Following this success\, the band launches their Beyond the Hills & Valleys 2026 tour\, which includes world premieres of new commissions. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-superlocrian/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Sam Crockatt Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sam Crockatt – tenor sax\, Dale Hambridge – piano\, Henrik Jensen – bass\, Andy Hague – drums \nSaxophonist Sam Crockatt returns to the club to guest with a specially assembled house trio. \nHaving graduated from the Royal Academy\, Sam Crockatt formed a band with Gwilym Simcock\, Oli Hayhurst and Ben Reynolds leading to debut recording Howeird in 2008\, which won a Parliamentary Jazz Award later that year. Flood Tide followed commended by The Guardian for it’s “Haunting lyricism”. Citing John Coltrane\, Joe Henderson\, Wayne Shorter\, Sonny Rollins and Lee Konitz among his musical influences\, Sam’s ability to marry his understanding of past masters with contemporary styles keeps him constantly in demand and has taken him to stages at the EFG London Jazz Festival\, Cheltenham Jazz Festival\, Kragujevac Jazz Festival (Serbia) and WDR Festival (Cologne). He also appears on albums by vocalist Kaz Simmons and pianist Sam Leak. In 2011 Sam and his young family moved to Mells in Somerset\, the peal of the bells in his new home village inspiring the title track of most recent recording Mells Bells – the album has drawn praise from such eminent publications as The Guardian\, Jazzwise Magazine\, The Telegraph and The Financial Times. \n“Mells Bells further burnishes Crockatt’s substantial reputation” – The Guardian. \nA rare appearance at the club for pianist Dale Hambridge who is always super busy – he has previously played at the Hen and Chicken with Jingu Bang\, and has long associations with performers such as Moonlight Saving Time\, We Are Leif\, Nick Malcolm and Lucy Moon. \nBassist Henrik Jensen moved from Denmark to London in 1997 and is a graduate of the Royal Academy. He has toured the world from Tokyo to Moscow with various modern jazz projects and also as part of the band for close harmony group The Puppini Sisters. Henrik has previously appeared at the club as band leader with his quartet Followed By Thirteen and trio featuring Danish pianist Esben Tjalve. \nAlthough probably best known as a trumpeter Andy Hague has always played drums to an equal extent\, and has backed many visiting guest players both at the Be-Bop Club and back in the day at the legendary Albert Inn.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-sam-crockatt-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Joe Bradford Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Joe Bradford – trombone\, Greg Sterland – tenor sax\, Tom Berge – piano\, Chris Jones – bass\, Paolo Adamo – drums \nTrombonist Joe Bradford returns to the Be-Bop Club after his last sold out appearance. This time bringing another fantastic quintet\, playing a collection of his own compositions along with some hard bop tunes. Harking back to the 50’s and 60’s of East Coast Jazz\, the group will be bringing intensity\, intricate arrangements and plenty of warm lyricism to match. Drawing inspiration from artists like the Jazz Messengers\, Jackie Mclean and Kenny Dorham. \nTrombonist Joe Bradford is a familiar face on the Bristol scene. Having grown up playing in local big bands\, Joe studied in the USA for a year\, under the tutelage of Steve Davis (Art Blakey\, Chick Corea)\, and other greats. Since then Joe returned to Bristol as a professional player. You may have seen him playing with the Tammy Payne Quintet\, the Jonny Bruce Organ Sextet\, the Dockside Latin Orchestra or Soma Soma\, and he is now also running a popular series of jazz workshops. \nSaxophonist Greg Sterland is a graduate of the Royal Welsh College and has played at the club several times before both as a band leader and as part of the Jonny Bruce Organ Quartet. He cites a wide range of influences including Lester Young\, Lars Gullin\, Warne Marsh and Joe Lovano and is renowned for his adventurous but melodic style of improvisation. \nPianist Tom Berge is a graduate of Leeds College and is constantly busy gigging across the south west. With a growing reputation as a film composer\, Tom wrote the music for Laura Tofarides’ award winning short animation Brain Space. Click for promo video. \nGreat to welcome back bassist Chris Jones – having been a mainstay of the Bristol music scene for several years\, Chris moved up to Coventry in 2025. Chris studied jazz at the University of Exeter and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire where he had the privilege of studying and playing with some great musicians such as John Taylor\, Stan Sulzmann\, Mark Hodgson and Dave Holland. \nDrummer Paolo Adamo grew up in a tiny village in the southern Italian region of Molise. He attended the Thelonious Monk Jazz Academy of Campobasso for nine years\, and for six years participated in Jazz Puzzle\, an annual seminar in Belgium where he played with musicians from all over Europe\, and which helped inform his decision at age 19 to relocate to Bristol to pursue a career in music.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-joe-bradford-quintet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Gideon Tazelaar and Arnie Somogyi Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Gideon Tazelaar – tenor sax\, Arnie Somogyi – bass\, Andy Hague – trumpet\, Jim Blomfield – piano\, Ryan Thrupp – drums. \nFor tonight’s presentation we welcome back after a long absence one of the Be-Bop Club’s co-founders\, the great bassist Arnie Somogyi. Arnie started the club alongside Italian pianist Andrea Papini around 1988 as far as anyone can remember\, originally in the now closed Crown and Anchor at the bottom of Jacobs Wells Rd. \nArnie visits as part of a short tour featuring special guest New York based saxophonist Gideon Tazelaar. \nOne of the rising stars of European jazz\, tenor saxophonist Gideon Tazelaar grew up in the Netherlands\, where he developed his musical skills by playing with saxophonist Benjamin Herman and drummer John Engels from a young age. A prodigious talent\, he was admitted to the Bachelor’s degree programme at Amsterdam Conservatoire at the age of just 14. In 2017 he moved to New York City\, where he studied at the Juilliard School of Music and played with Wynton Marsalis in a number of line-ups. Now a full-time resident of New York\, where he is mentored by saxophone legend George Coleman\, Tazelaar is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young tenor players on that scene\, working as a sideman with artists as diverse as Dr Lonnie Smith\, Eric Alexander and Dick Oatts as well as leading his own bands. His debut album ‘Volume One’ which he co-released with trumpeter Ian Cleaver\, features Danish bassist Felix Moseholm and Jorge Rossy on drums\, both of whom are currently touring as two thirds of the Brad Mehldau Trio. \nBassist Arnie Somogyi is well-known to jazz audiences through his work with some of the stars of the British and international scene. A band leader in his own right he has performed frequently at world-famous jazz club\, Ronnie Scott’s and at festivals throughout the world with major artists including the Mingus Big Band\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Art Farmer\, James Moody\, Seamus Blake and Annie Ross\, as well as international stars Tom Jones\, Charlie Watts and Amy Winehouse and British jazz legends such as Stan Tracey and Kenny Wheeler. His music has featured on radio\, television and in films and he has been nominated for both BBC Radio 3 and Parliamentary Jazz Awards and released 4 critically acclaimed albums as a leader. \nTo complete the specially assembled band for tonight’s gig\, Gideon and Arnie are joined by Bristol’s Andy Hague – trumpet\, Jim Blomfield- piano and Ryan Thrupp – drums. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-gideon-tazelaar-and-arnie-somogyi-quintet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Jonas Metsäkylä with Eddie Gripper Trio
DESCRIPTION:A rare chance to hear one of Europe’s most exciting new guitar voices up close. \nFinnish guitarist Jonas Metsäkylä is a real treat to witness live – lyrical\, fiery\, inventive\, and deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. His recent collaborations with Chuck Israels of the Bill Evans Trio have won him high praise\, and his work with Fraser Smith has seen him grace stages from Crazy Coqs to the Soho Jazz Festival 2025. Though based in Paris\, his UK visits are few and special – this is an exclusive appearance not to be missed. \nHe joins the Eddie Gripper Trio\, led by award-winning pianist and composer Eddie Gripper– known for his critically acclaimed album Home\, sell-out shows across the UK\, and performances with Simon Spillett\, Nigel Price\, Pete Long\, and more. \nA night of original compositions\, standards and jazz classics. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-jonas-metsakyla-with-eddie-gripper-trio/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Wednesday Night Improv: March Triple Bill
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Night Improv’s monthly show continues with a triple bill packed with quick wit\, bold characters\, and stories made up on the spot. \nJoin us for a midweek comedy boost featuring three of Bristol’s sharpest improv acts – each one creating a brand-new show right before your eyes\, all inspired by audience suggestions. \n[1] FAIRLY NON-BIO\nIn Fairly Non-Bio\, a panel of filmmakers at a biopic film’s premiere discuss and dissect the scenes of their film\, along the way discovering that maybe it’s not quite as good as they’d hoped. Reality is temporary; film is permanent. But did any of that really happen? \nFairly Non-Bio is the brainchild of Cathal Dowd\, drawing together improvisers from across Bristol\, including performers from The Groundhogs\, I Don’t Know What You’ll Do This Summer\, Beansville\, and more. After successful launch performances at the Bristol Improv Theatre in 2025\, Fairly Non-Bio continue to perform regularly across Bristol. \n[2] BIRDWATCHERS\nBirdwatchers are a two-prov team made up of Anna Kemp (This is Your Musical) and Paige Tummons (Jazz Police). In their original “epilogue” format\, Birdwatchers explore the present and past of 2 characters reminiscing together. The exploratory flashbacks combine comedic elements\, heartfelt scenes\, and absolutely ridiculous moments that are sure to make you laugh and think that maybe your own family isn’t that weird after all. \nBirdwatchers have performed extensively in Bristol and won the Improv Cagematch in 2019. \n[3] PRESSURE COOKER: THE IMPROVISED RESTAURANT SHOW\nPressure Cooker whisks you into a fictional restaurant where a dynamic ensemble brings the chefs\, customers\, and kitchen chaos to life. Using your stories as ingredients\, our performers cook up hilarious\, unpredictable scenes on the spot. From meltdowns to menu mayhem\, it’s comedy served hot and fast. \nWinners of the 2025 Bristol Improv Gauntlet | “Pure Comedic Alchemy” — Bristol 24/7 \n—\nWhether you’re a seasoned comedy fan or just curious about what happens when performers make it all up as they go\, this is a perfect night to dive into Bristol’s thriving improv scene. Expect laughter\, surprises\, and something completely different – every single time.\n— \nPart of the Wednesday Night Improv series – We’re on the second Wednesday of every month! Details here: https://linktr.ee/wednightimprov \n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-wednesday-night-improv-march-triple-bill/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Improv,Theatre,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Joe Steels Group
DESCRIPTION:Guitarist Joe Steels is based in Appleby in Westmorland and has assembled a band featuring some of the best players in the North East. \nExpect shimmering harmonies\, intricate lines\, and an instinct for space that lets every note breathe. Joe’s playing moves between lyrical storytelling and fearless improvisation\, drawing on influences from modern jazz\, folk and ambient soundscapes. \nTouring to promote their second album\, ‘A Blue Patch’ draws together a selection of narratives taken from various aspects of his life and is more broadly a commentary on his belief in music as a vital part of what it is to be human;  the euphoric moments\, the times that test us and just simply being. Powerful melodies derived from folk and Celtic themes metamorphose with jazz harmony and rhythm in a fusion of genres that is full of excitement\, optimism and heartfelt connectivity. \n“Wonderful!” – Nikki Iles\n“…Joe’s flowing lines a thing of beauty” – Bebop Spoken Here\n“the standout act” – Simply Jazz Talk \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-joe-steels-group/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Martin Kern Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Following the cancellation by Shades of Shearin\,g we are very grateful to Swiss born saxophonist Martin Kern for stepping in and assembling this fine quartet at short notice. \nMartin Kern grew up in Bülach near Zürich in Switzerland and first started to play classical cello\, then later at age 17 picked up the saxophone. He studied in Paris at the Cèntre d´’Information Musicale and at the Swiss Jazz School in Bern before spending some time in New York. He then moved to Berlin where he became a part oft he vibrant jazz scene. It was there that he recorded his first albums as a bandleader\, “Visions” and “Now Is The Music”. He later moved to Vienna where he recorded his most recent CD “Live At The ORF”\, a live radio concert at the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation. The original compositions on this album also borrow ideas from world music and blues. Martin’s music is a striking blend of bebop\, hard bop and contemporary jazz\, his sound reflecting those of legendary saxophonists Sonny Rollins\, Dexter Gordon and others. \nIt’s first time at the club for Leeds College of Music graduate Sam Joyce on piano\, joined by regulars Riaan Vosloo on bass and Ryan Thrupp on drums.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/martin-kern/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:The New Cut Collective + Special Guest DJ Tom Westwood
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand following last year’s sell-out gig\,  these Bristol-based funk meisters return to the Hen & Chicken. \nThey’ll be playing the finest cuts of Funky Soul-Jazz and upbeat Latin grooves to keep you dancing all night long. Primed to entertain\, with fresh arrangements of tunes by the likes of Ramsey Lewis\, Herbie Hancock\, Sergio Mendes\, Gil Scott-Heron\, Mongo Santamaria and Jimmy Smith\, this tight collective will leave your weekend on a high. \nCranking up the tremolo for those Hammond stings and going full Ramsey on the Piano\, but also stripping it back to some of that mellow\, funky Rhodes: Murray Benjamin\, a long time musician on the local scene – MC of Fromage En Feu\, and former band member of several Bristol Institutions (Mo-Funk\, Orquestra Montpelier & K’Chevere). \nWarming up to the full New Cut Collective horn section\, we give you the silky slide jazz/funk trombonist: Savio Pacini\, the go-to on the Bristol live and session scene; currently also gigging with Gee Baby and The Regz. \nJames Brown had Bootsy Collins\, Herbie Hancock had Freddie Washington\, but neither of these were available so we settled for the funkiest (and nicest) bassman in town: Mike Rogers\, at the back giving the band that solid groove foundation (Kid Sinister\, Stick of Rock & Gee Baby). \nFrom New Orleans\, Louisiana\, laying down those funky beats to set it all ablaze\, introducing the essential: Chris Courville (of Grammy-nominated band Lost Bayou Ramblers). \nExpanding our sound with sought after percussion skills\, the amazingly versatile: Brendan Hockey adds further groove to the band sound with his arsenal of bongos\, congas\, güiro and a bag full of extras. Previously and currently gigging around the UK and beyond with Baila La Cumbia\, Mo Funk & The Fantasy Orchestra. \nFrom sunny Napoli and raised on espresso\, pizza and funky vibes\, we introduce the newest member of the band: Antonio Moraca. Fast fingered\, a master of the wah-wah and an aficionado of jazz soul\, Antonio has toured Italy with many bands including Antipodia\, Radio Pulp & Radiokiller. \nIn between sets\, Dj Tom Westwood (of Bar57 fame) will be spinning the vinyl to keep those feet on the dance floor (bring spare shoes!).  Bigger venue this year but book early to enjoy special ticket prices. Early Bird tickets on sale now! (if you’re quick enough).
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/the-new-cut-collective-special-guest-dj-tom-westwood-bar-57/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Funky Jazz,Latin Grooves,Live music,soul,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Dave Jones Quintet - 2 Down and 1 Across
DESCRIPTION:Following the quintet’s previous projects ‘A Hole in One’ and ‘A Hole in Two’\, they now have a new project for 2026 – ‘2 Down and 1 Across’ featuring new interpretations of tunes from Songbook\, arguably the finest album by Kenny Garrett\, alongside new and not so new tunes by pianist/composer Dave Jones. \nThe opening tune of Garrett’s Songbook album\, ‘2 Down and 1 Across’\, gives a dramatic start to arguably his finest album\, bringing together a particularly strong set of compositions and one of his finest line-ups featuring the late great pianist Kenny Kirkland and Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts on the drums. The Dave Jones Quintet will be interpreting a handful of Garrett tunes from Songbook (plus an additional one by Kirkland)\, alongside compositions new and old from Jones. \nDave also composes music for TV\, and has had numerous placements of tracks in productions in the US (‘The Big Bang Theory’\, ‘The Today Show’\, The US Open Golf Tournament)\, in Japan (NHK news and current affairs)\, and the UK (‘University Challenge’\, ‘Location\, Location\, Location’\, ‘Alan Carr’s Adventures with Agatha Christie’\, and many others). \n“Scintillating horn interplay that mixed fire with subtlety\, qualities that Jones also brought to a sparkling piano solo” (JazzMann\, live review 2023). “Solid and deep-delving swing\, especially when the band switched straight into fifth gear\, as on ‘Chief Blackwater’ “ (Jazz Journal\, live review 2023). \nSaxophonist Ben Waghorn is one of Bristol’s finest players with a national reputation – he has worked in London’s West End and on many pop\, TV and film recordings. He has been involved in a range of projects with Keith Tippett\, including ‘Tapestry’\, a piece written by Keith for two saxophone quartets and the BBC singers\, the quartet ‘Work in Progress’ and The Keith Tippett Octet. He can also be heard on recordings with Geoff Eales and Dave Stapleton [Slowly Rolling Camera]. Ben has also recently performed with the BBC Big Band and played in Singapore with the London Concert Orchestra. \nTrumpeter Andy Hague is well known as leader of his own quintet\, Double Standards quartet and Horace Silver tribute Silverado. He also frequently appears at the club on drums. \nBassist Ashley John Long is revered for his astonishing technique\, and alongside his jazz career has a growing reputation as a contemporary classical composer. \nDrummer Ryan Thrupp graduated with a First from the Royal Welsh College jazz degree course a few years back\, and besides his jazz activities plays with funky festival favourites Cut Capers and appeared on live BBC TV from Glastonbury 2023 with afro-beat balafon player N’famady Kouyaté. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-dave-jones-quintet-2-down-and-1-across/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Nye Banfield Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from rural Leicestershire with Welsh roots\, Nye Banfield is a distinctly creative saxophonist and composer. Now based in Birmingham after a 9 year stint in South London\, Nye is embracing the challenge of forming the next part of his artistic career in a new scene. \nA graduate of Trinity Laban\, Nye combines influences from jazz icons Wayne Shorter\, Ambrose Akinmusire\, and mentor Mark Lockheart\, as well as wider sources of inspiration from the pastoral works of Vaughan Williams to song writing of the likes of Thom Yorke\, Damon Albarn and Paul McCartney. \nNye’s tenor sound\, a focus of his over the last 10 years\, is earthy\, broad and incredibly expressive\, providing a focal point to his band’s combined timbre. Described by Jazzwise as ‘an important emerging voice’\, with a ‘big sound’\, Nye takes you on a vivid journey of richly textured composition and lyrical improvisation. \n‘Trails and Traces’\, the title of Nye’s debut album\, released on vinyl in 2024 received critical acclaim from Jazzwise Magazine – “a long awaited and richly rewarding debut.” Featuring Banger Factory leader Mark Kavuma on trumpet\, the performances from the sextet are richly diverse in influences. An infusion of flavours from 60s Blue Note records\, 90s Radiohead\, 20th century classical music and contemporary New York Jazz combine to create an intensely gripping sound. \nThis will be Nye’s first appearance at The Be-Bop Club. For this outing\, the band features a young and incredibly exciting talent Nick Manz on piano – a recent graduate of Birmingham Conservatoire; Charlie Hutchinson on drums – an undeniably musical and organic drummer who came through the Trinity Laban course alongside Nye; and Shiv Singh on double bass – an ever-present on the Birmingham Jazz scene\, and an other product of Birmingham Conservatoire. Together\, this group creates a gripping and intense experience that rips up the rule books and speaks from a combined beating heart. \nThe set will feature a selection of Nye’s compositions from ‘Trails and Traces’\, as well as brand new work in preparation for the recording of his second album\, and some arrangements of classic standards\, folk songs and pop songs. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-nye-banfield-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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