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 Something a little different this week with this fantastic brass/wind ensemble which performs without the usual...
Sam Crockatt - tenor sax, Dale Hambridge - piano, Henrik Jensen - bass, Andy Hague - drums Saxophonist Sam Crockatt returns to the club to guest with a specially assembled house trio. Having graduated from the Royal Academy, Sam Crockatt formed a band with Gwilym Simcock, Oli Hayhurst and Ben Reynolds leading to debut recording...
Joe Bradford - trombone, Greg Sterland - tenor sax, Tom Berge - piano, Chris Jones - bass, Paolo Adamo - drums Trombonist 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...
Gideon Tazelaar - tenor sax, Arnie Somogyi - bass, Andy Hague - trumpet, Jim Blomfield - piano, Ryan Thrupp - drums. For 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...
A rare chance to hear one of Europe’s most exciting new guitar voices up close. Finnish 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...
Wednesday Night Improv’s monthly show continues with a triple bill packed with quick wit, bold characters, and stories made up on the spot. Join 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. FAIRLY NON-BIO...
Guitarist Joe Steels is based in Appleby in Westmorland and has assembled a band featuring some of the best players in the North East. Expect 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...
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. Martin 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...
Back by popular demand following last year’s sell-out gig, these Bristol-based funk meisters return to the Hen & Chicken. They’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,...
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. The opening...
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. A graduate of Trinity Laban, Nye combines influences from...
Wednesday Night Improv’s monthly show continues with a triple bill packed with quick wit, bold characters, and stories made up on the spot. Join 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. GREENWOOD LANE...
