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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/
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260126T155308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T134950Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260322T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260322T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260212T132308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T093744Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260126T160710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T160710Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260402T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260402T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260216T121806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T121806Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T214500
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260316T113344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T113344Z
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Wednesday Night Improv: April 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] GREENWOOD LANE\nFrom train stations to tile warehouses\, leisure centres to high rises\, with just the suggestion of a place from the audience\, Jack and Vicky conjure an entire world of workers & shirkers\, artists & buskers\, mothers & brothers\, and more. \nJack Greenwood has been practising improv for 8 years. He founded the Bournemouth University Improv Society in 2017; is the Director of Bristol Longform Comedy; has taken two improv shows to the Edinburgh Fringe; has travelled all over the UK with The Groundhogs; and currently performs with Blame of Thrones in Bristol. \nVicky Lane completed her improv training at the Comedy Cafe Berlin\, where she performed with Gummy Worms\, Northern Soul and a host of indie teams. After completing her acting training at the Catalyst Institute Berlin\, she has returned to the UK and is making her mark on the Bristol arts scene. She currently runs and hosts Lip Service Comedy\, Queer Stories spoken word night\, and is establishing her own theatre company in the city. \n[2] TALES FROM THE WASTELAND\nShelter from the nuclear winter inside the safety of our bunker and listen to tales from storytellers from across the wasteland! These tales may feature raiders\, mutants\, adventure – and of course will be entirely made up on the spot\, fuelled by your suggestions! This absurd dark comedy is inspired by shows such as Fallout and Mad Max. \n[3] MUSES\nAn all-star long-form team from some of Bristol’s best improvisers bring you a night of fun\, fancy and frolic. Improvisers from This Is Your Musical\, Up The Antics\, BirdWatchers\, Degrees of Error and Jazz Police will craft hilarious scenes and sketches from your suggestions.\nF-rated!* \n* This is a female-led and directed production. \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—
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-wednesday-night-improv-april-triple-bill/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv,Theatre,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260216T132719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T132719Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Nick Malcolm's Organ Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Trumpeter 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. \nNick Malcolm’s new quartet assembles three great musicians who he’s wanted to play with for ages\, playing music they love! Digging into the treasures of Blue Note composers Joe Henderson\, Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock\, this is an unashamed celebration of the music’s golden era in the 1960s and 70s\, where swing and funk began to blend. This will be an extremely fun and groovy gig featuring four fantastic players of sonic depth\, personality and passion.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-nick-malcolms-organ-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260216T134445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T134445Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Matt Stockham-Brown Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Matt Stockham Brown is a drummer/composer born and living in Bristol\, England. His approach is firmly rooted in groove whilst also being open to the exploration of texture\, melody\, freedom\, energy and angles behind the kit. He is well known for his work with Run Logan Run\, Dakhla Brass and most recent project 6161. Matt has put together this new line-up especially for tonight’s performance. \nSaxophonist Jake McMurchie is one of Bristol’s best known musicians having played for many years with Get The Blessing\, who have performed at festivals across Europe. Jake’s other projects have included the ambient electronica of Michelson Morley\, and for the past few years he has held the saxophone chair with the Jazz Defenders\, pianist George Cooper’s supergroup who again have played throughout the UK and have ventured across to European cities and festivals. \nDan Messore is a jazz guitarist\, composer and co-founder of Unearthed Festival. Having spent years living between the UK and Costa Rica\, Dan’s music is shaped by travel\, surf culture and a deep connection to place\, and he has previously performed at the club alongside Jake in Michelson Morley. \nRiaan Vosloo is one of Bristol’s busiest bass players\, who also composes and runs his own projects such as Uphill Game. Riaan has for many years been a member of London based saxophonist Ed Jones’ quartet\, and lectures for the post-grad programme at BIMM music college.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-matt-stockham-brown-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260216T135632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T135632Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Jim Blomfield's Saoco Collective
DESCRIPTION:Recognised as one of the UK’s finest latin jazz and salsa pianists\, Jim Blomfield has worked with such legends of the genre as Roberto Pla\, Henry Fiol and Asere as well as a host of UK names from the world of jazz. \nAlongside Jim in the rhythm section is the brilliantly dynamic percussion section of Lisa Cherian and Jon Clark\, their rhythmic chemistry having evolved from their collective experiences as being much in demand players in ensembles such as Bristol Salsa Orchestra\, Dockside Latin Orchestra\, Baila La Cumbia and Buena Bristol Social Club. \nThe rhythm section is completed by the ever inventive bass playing of ‘Tosh’ Wijetunge who worked with Jim for several years in a piano trio that released two albums of original contemporary jazz compositions. Alongside Jonny Bruce’s fiery latin trumpet virtuosity is the brilliant and soulful Swiss born saxophonist Martin Kern who worked and recorded extensively in both Berlin and Vienna before moving to the UK in 2018.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-jim-blomfields-saoco-collective/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260430T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260309T125451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T125451Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Nils Kavanagh Trio
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Irish/Danish pianist Nils Kavanagh launches his highly anticipated debut album\, “No Expectations”. Winner of the Young Irish Jazz Musician of the Year Award 2022-2024 and finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician 2024\, Nils is already making his mark on contemporary improvised music. Audiences will journey through Nils’ unique upbringing\, rooted in the north-west of Ireland’s mystic landscapes and joyous fellowship\, while also inviting listeners to explore the sense of unity and introspection present in Denmark and broader Scandinavia. Home\, joy\, family\, mythology\, folk music\, loss and longing are all key to the music\, with an overarching focus on warm melody and musical storytelling. \nThe trio has an energetic and explorative sound\, with a taste for strong melodies\, bright harmonies and explosive rhythms influenced by Kavanagh’s Irish and Danish roots. With Ursula Harrison (BBC Young Jazz Musician winner 2024) on bass and Sam Green on drums\, the group brings a new flavour to the classic piano trio format\, presenting a diverse mix of music ranging from compositions inspired by Celtic traditional music and contemporary jazz from Scandinavia and the UK\, to modern interpretations of jazz repertoire and other popular music. \n“There is beauty\, there is communication\, there is space\, and there is energy” – Daniel Rorke\, Jazz Ireland album review \n“A strikingly mature debut. Kavanagh and his colleagues give the compositions room to breathe and grow and the interplay between the three instruments is highly developed and richly detailed” – The JazzMann \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-nils-kavanagh-trio/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260507T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260410T083533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T091713Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Walrws - 60s Pop Classics with a Jazz Twist
DESCRIPTION:The band consists of 4 musicians with many accolades and performances throughout Britain and abroad. \nWith a recording soon to be released the band are performing with their new Welsh spelling name\, and will play a selection of their pad which will take you through tunes by artists ranging from The Beach Boys\, The Monkees\, Bob Dylan\, Simon and Garfunkel and of course The Beatles. The essence of the originals is maintained but the quartet have added in the spontaneous and care free approach which is also attached to this great era. \nPembrokeshire Online live review by Nigel Summerley from Aber Jazz Festival:\nGuitarist James Chadwick led the band through a series of inspired improvisations on tunes familiar to those of a certain age\, but taking them into unfamiliar territory. Bob Dylan’s Mr Tambourine Man\, Paul Simon’s Sound Of Silence\, the Beatles’ Blackbird and the Brian Wilson’s God Only Knows were revealed as fertile ground for jazz – perhaps not surprising\, given the genius of their composers. But even the Monkees’ Daydream Believer became a fascinating musical exploration. \nMark Sambell on piano and Aidan Thorne on bass proved to be masters of invention\, but it was the fierce and focused drumming of Liz Exell that kept the musical fire burning throughout and made this a very special gig.\n[Nigel Summerley retired from The Oldie magazine to return to freelance journalism. He previously held executive staff jobs at the London Evening Standard amongst others.] \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-walrws-60s-pop-classics-with-a-jazz-twist/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T214500
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260316T140044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T140044Z
UID:30149-1778700600-1778708700@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Theatre: Wednesday Night Improv - Anniversary Special!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Night Improv’s monthly show celebrates one year with a special containing your favourite performers from some of the best shows appearing at WNI over the past year. \nExpect quick wit\, bold characters\, games and stories made up on the spot. All inspired by your suggestions. \n## YOUR PERFORMERS FOR THE EVENING ##\n– Alex (representing What’s Your Starsign?)\n– Anna (representing Birdwatchers)\n– Gemma (representing G&T)\n– Holly (representing The Bish Bosh Bash)\n– Jack (representing The Groundhogs)\n– Katie (representing Beansville)\n– Marie (representing Pressure Cooker)\n– Ros (representing Real Positive Poles)\n– Theo (representing Last Day on Earth)\n– Tim (representing Jazz Police) \nAnd your host\, Ste Brown (representing himself… and bald men from Derby). \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—
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-wednesday-night-improv-anniversary-special/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Improv,Comedy,Improv,What's on Bristol
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260410T091509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T091509Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Ray D'Inverno's Quintessential Groove
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to welcome back veteran pianist Ray D’Inverno who last visited in Oct 2024. The previous year 2023 was a milestone for Ray as he reached 80 years of age\, and celebrated his birthday with a sell-out gala concert at Southampton’s Turner Sims concert hall featuring Quintessential Groove with special guests including his son Mark D’Inverno [also a pianist] and tenor sax star Ed Jones. \nQuintessential Groove has been booked for Swanage Jazz Festival in July 26\, so this is something of a warm-up gig for that prestigious event. \nRay is based near Dorchester\, but for many years ran Southampton Jazz Club alongside his career as a Professor of Mathematics and General Relativity at Southampton University. Ray has performed alongside many of the UK’s greatest players\, and has released recordings featuring Jim Mullen\, Stan Sulzmann\, Tony Roberts and many more. He has been leading his current band Quintessential Groove for the past decade. Tonight they will be playing music from their recent CD release All In The Same Boat\, which features eleven of Ray’s melodic but rhythmically varied compositions. \nThe band consists of highly rated Canadian saxophonist Terry Quinney [Sound of BlueNote]\, Andy Hague – trumpet\, Ray D’Inverno – piano\, with Bristol’s Will Harris stepping in on bass. We’re also very pleased to have local legend Tony Orrell guesting on drums\, who whilst a regular fixture up at Bristol Music Club in Clifton has not played at the Be-Bop for many years. \nYou can listen to Ray’s extensive back catalogue on Bandcamp. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-ray-dinvernos-quintessential-groove/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T223000
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CREATED:20260410T094634Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Emile Hinton Trio
DESCRIPTION:Emile Hinton is an award-winning jazz pianist and composer emerging from the heart of the London jazz scene. A mentee of renowned UK pianist Julian Joseph\, he graduated with first-class honours from Trinity Laban Conservatoire and recently spent three months at the Tribeca Jazz Institute in NYC\, studying with some of New York’s top musicians. In 2023\, Emile was honoured with the Tina May Musician’s Company Young Jazz Musician of the Year. \nAs the pianist for jazz legends Ricky Ford (Charles Mingus\, Ellington Orchestra) and Jazz Messenger Jean Toussaint (Art Blakey\, McCoy Tyner)\, Emile has performed at top venues across the UK and Europe\, including Ronnie Scott’s\, The Jazz Café\, The Barbican and Pizza Express\, working with their ensembles and leading his own diverse projects across multiple genres. He has just released his debut album which features contemporary and swinging original compositions. \nBassist Toby Yapp was a student at Bristol Cathedral School and attended Bristol Pre-Conservatoire before gaining a place on the Royal Academy jazz course. Having graduated a few years back he is now a regular fixture on the London scene\, so lovely to welcome him back to Bristol as an established professional. \nKai MacRae is one of London’s leading young drummers who has performed with Joe Webb\, Rachel Cohen\, Sultan Stevenson and many more. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-emile-hinton-trio/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260113T105841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T095414Z
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SUMMARY:Theatre: MIDNIGHT JOANNA – THE ‘PIANO BAR MUSICAL’
DESCRIPTION:The original\, immersive\, ‘piano bar musical’ making its UK DEBUT at Hen & Chicken\, Bristol\, over two special nights! \nHot on the heels of a sold-out opening run\, Jerseyman songwriter & piano-vocalist\, Ant Noel\, brings his swingin’ new production Midnight Joanna to the mainland. \nFeaturing a 14-strong company of professional musicians & actors\, Midnight Joanna is a thrilling night of rollicking rock ‘n’ roll\, jivin’ jazz\, blistering blues & colourful cabaret. \nCome & soak up the atmosphere as we bring to life the neon characters of our late-night piano bar! \nIt’s open mic at The Dive\, a bustling piano bar.\nThe Host sits at a tune-worn Joanna\, ready to play into the night.\nStarry-eyed singers and weary waitresses\,\nBest-friend bartenders and lairy locals\,\nTroubled troubadours and a life-of-the-party landlord.\nReputations are made… or ruined\nDreams are realised… or forgotten\nBy midnight\, they will all be in for the ride! \nDates: 27th & 28th May 2026\nTime: Doors open 7:30pm\, show starts at 8:30pm\nTickets £20 in adv / £24 otd (cash only) \n(Under 18s permitted with a responsible adult. Some mild pub-related adult humour) \nA professional songwriter & performer of over 20 years\, Jerseyman Ant Noel forged his career in the creative heartlands of Bristol & Somerset\, before returning to his home island in 2019.\nBetween 2010 – 2018\, Ant released four solo albums – with backing band The Peabody Drakes – performing perform at festivals & venues across the South West\, including several appearances for the BBC. In 2014\, Musician Magazine picked Ant’s third album The Water’s Line as one of their “stand out” releases. \nIn 2019\, Ant began writing Midnight Joanna\, an immersive show inspired by experiences hosting open mics and playing in pubs & piano bars (including the fondly-remembered Illusions Magic Bar where Ant held residency for over 5 years). With a large ensemble of professional musicians & actors – supported by arts organisations ArtHouse Jersey & Creative Island Partnership – Midnight Joanna premiered to three sell-out audiences in October 2024. Ant is excited to bring his show to the UK for the first time\, especially his beloved second home of Bristol\, where it will be performed by Ant & fantastic Bristolian talent! \n\nwww.facebook.com/midnightjoannajersey \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-midnight-joanna-the-piano-bar-musical/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Cabaret,Jazz,Live music,rock 'n' roll,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260410T102455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T102455Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz: John Donegan Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Pianist John Donegan has visited annually to promote his series of sextet albums\, but this year has returned to quartet format for his latest CD Interfuse\, recorded in Dublin\, May 2025. The recording features the cream of Ireland’s jazz scene including former Van Morrison saxophonist Richie Buckley\, but as on previous occasions tonight we present John’s music with a specially formed Bristol version. \nFor the first time John will be joined by Dan Newberry on sax duties – Dan is a firebrand player whose musical maturity belies his relative youth and his playing never fails to impress. The rock solid rhythm team of Chris Jones and Ryan Thrupp have played for John’s previous sextet visits. \nOriginally from Cork in Ireland\, John Donegan lived in Bristol during the 90s and was a mainstay of the jazz scene here before work took him to London. Now retired from his day job\, over the past few years John has been able to dedicate his time exclusively to music and has released several recordings demonstrating his compositional skills including his three sextet albums Shadows Linger [2022]\, Light Streams [2023] and We Will Meet Again\, Sometime [2024]. \nOnce again John has gained a hard to achieve four star review in Jazzwise Magazine “In short\, superb music; and brilliant production” alongside other excellent reviews you will find in Jazz Journal\, UK Jazz News and All About Jazz.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-john-donegan-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260113T110924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T095445Z
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SUMMARY:Theatre: MIDNIGHT JOANNA – THE ‘PIANO BAR MUSICAL’
DESCRIPTION:The original\, immersive\, ‘piano bar musical’ making its UK DEBUT at Hen & Chicken\, Bristol\, over two special nights! \nHot on the heels of a sold-out opening run\, Jerseyman songwriter & piano-vocalist\, Ant Noel\, brings his swingin’ new production Midnight Joanna to the mainland. \nFeaturing a 14-strong company of professional musicians & actors\, Midnight Joanna is a thrilling night of rollicking rock ‘n’ roll\, jivin’ jazz\, blistering blues & colourful cabaret. \nCome & soak up the atmosphere as we bring to life the neon characters of our late-night piano bar! \nIt’s open mic at The Dive\, a bustling piano bar.\nThe Host sits at a tune-worn Joanna\, ready to play into the night.\nStarry-eyed singers and weary waitresses\,\nBest-friend bartenders and lairy locals\,\nTroubled troubadours and a life-of-the-party landlord.\nReputations are made… or ruined\nDreams are realised… or forgotten\nBy midnight\, they will all be in for the ride! \nDates: 27th & 28th May 2026\nTime: Doors open 7:30pm\, show starts at 8:30pm\nTickets £20 in adv / £24 otd (cash only)\n(Under 18s permitted with a responsible adult. Some mild pub-related adult humour) \nA professional songwriter & performer of over 20 years\, Jerseyman Ant Noel forged his career in the creative heartlands of Bristol & Somerset\, before returning to his home island in 2019.\nBetween 2010 – 2018\, Ant released four solo albums – with backing band The Peabody Drakes – performing perform at festivals & venues across the South West\, including several appearances for the BBC. In 2014\, Musician Magazine picked Ant’s third album The Water’s Line as one of their “stand out” releases. \nIn 2019\, Ant began writing Midnight Joanna\, an immersive show inspired by experiences hosting open mics and playing in pubs & piano bars (including the fondly-remembered Illusions Magic Bar where Ant held residency for over 5 years). With a large ensemble of professional musicians & actors – supported by arts organisations ArtHouse Jersey & Creative Island Partnership – Midnight Joanna premiered to three sell-out audiences in October 2024. Ant is excited to bring his show to the UK for the first time\, especially his beloved second home of Bristol\, where it will be performed by Ant & fantastic Bristolian talent! \n\nwww.facebook.com/midnightjoannajersey \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-midnight-joanna-the-piano-bar-musical-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Cabaret,Jazz,Live music,rock 'n' roll,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T223000
DTSTAMP:20260611T232538
CREATED:20260430T100043Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Steve Banks Quintet
DESCRIPTION: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 improvisation from a quintet comprising celebrated UK musicians and bandleaders. \n“All the compositions are heartfelt and honest\, as are the performances. A chronicle of hard-won optimism and hope. An elegant response to troubled times” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Jazz album of the month\, BBC Music Magazine \nRebecca Nash – piano. Highly respected and in-demand UK pianist and composer Rebecca’s recent album ‘Peaceful King’ on Whirlwind records was received with enthusiastic acclaim in both UK and US. “One of the freshest most creative talents in the UK at this present time” UK Vibe\n\nSam Crockatt – saxophone. Royal Academy graduate\, Whirlwind recording artist including three critically acclaimed albums as leader and Parliamentary Jazz Award winner. “’Mells Bells’ further burnishes Crockatt’s substantial reputation” John Fordham\, The Guardian \nHenrik Jensen – bass. Royal Academy graduate\, Babel recording artist including three critically acclaimed albums as leader. “Jensen is thoughtful\, richly chordal and attractively Charlie Haden-like on the bass” John Fordham\, The Guardian \nJonathan Silk – drums. Originally from Scotland\, Jonathan is a drummer\, composer and bandleader based in Birmingham. He has released two albums with his own big band and string orchestra to critical acclaim and worked with world-renowned composers Vince Mendoza and Maria Schneider as well as a host of other nationally and internationally renowned musicians. Awards include BBC Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year in 2014 and the Yamaha Jazz Scholar Award 2011. Jonathan has been collaborating with Steve to arrange the music from Emboldened for full jazz orchestra.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-steve-banks-quintet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Bristol Jazz,Jazz,Jazz club,Live music,What's on Bristol
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