The Davenham Players

Jazz Vasilis Xenopoulos and Paul Edis duo
2024-06-27 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | Davenham Theatre, 59 Church Street, Northwich, CW9 8NF, United Kingdom
Vasilis Xenopoulos and Paul Edis – Feels Like Home
Vasilis Xenopoulos and Paul Edis began playing together 20 years ago, when they had both relocated to West London to study. Originally from Greece, Vasilis had just finished studying at Berklee College in the US, whilst Paul had moved South from the Northeast of England. In the intervening years they’ve played numerous gigs together, releasing their first album in 2016, entitled ‘A Narrow Escape’ to critical acclaim.
Released in April on Ubuntu Records, their latest recording is called ‘Feels Like Home’ and features original music inspired by the many places they’ve called home over the years.
Quotes about…..
….Vasilis Xenopoulos
“One of the most fiery young saxophonists around blazes a path through the hard bop repertoire” (The Times) ★★★★
“A tremendous asset to the UK Jazz Scene” (London Jazz News)
….Paul Edis
“a significant new voice in British Jazz” (Brian Morton, Jazz Journal)
“One of the leading lights of contemporary jazz” (London Jazz News)

Videos
Feels Like Home Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY4xOgJ-MBE&feature=youtu.be
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Bookings : email jazz@davenham.co

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Jazz on a Summer's Day at Riverside Organic
2024-07-07 14:00 - 21:00
THIS EVENT NOT AT DAVENHAM THEATRE
Our jazz@davenham friends have linked up with Riverside Organic to hold a jazz event at their Whatcroft farm.
Click here for more details and to book tickets

Jazz Dean Stockdale Quartet
2024-09-26 20:00 - 22:30
The Dean Stockdale Quartet.
Making a welcome return to Jazz@Davenham are the Dean Stockdale Quartet who wowed the audience when they last played in 2023.
The Celebrating Oscar Quartet is a relatively new quartet playing inventive arrangements of Oscar Peterson’s original compositions together with music that he was associated with.
Dean Stockdale is a highly regarded jazz pianist, arranger and composer based in the North of England. He is known for his sensitive, swinging style and regularly appears around the UK with some of the best names in UK jazz. The band focuses on bringing the infectious swing of Oscar’s music and showcasing his own compositions and they are all Top Class Musicians.’
The quartet features:-
Dean Stockdale on keys
Andy Champion on bass
Gaz Hughes on drums
Tim Williams on guitar
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

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Jazz Ben Crosland`s Threeway
2024-10-31 20:00 - 22:30
‘THREEWAY AT TWENTY’
Threeway came into being in May 2004 over the breakfast table after Waterman, Lodder and Crosland had, the previous evening, played at a charity event at the home of two of Crosland’s closest friends. The feeling was that there was real compatibility between them and something new and exciting could emerge within the context of a chamber jazz trio without drums.
Over the course of the ensuing 19 years, the band has recorded three albums, Conversations, Songs of the Year and Looking Forward, Looking Back, which have all garnered significant critical acclaim and received airplay on a number of radio stations including BBC Radio 3, Jazz FM and UK Jazz Radio. Threeway have played festivals and club dates across the country, engaging audiences with their attractive brand of melodic, fresh sounding, subtle jazz, the material largely written by all three band members, all the while developing the intense interplay between the players that so characterises the group’s identity and sound.
Threeway’s music is heard to best advantage in the concert setting. Accordingly, this is an ideal group for ‘listening’ jazz venues, arts centres, music festivals and concert societies.
The band is celebrating its 20th anniversary and to mark the occasion, it has recorded an album of new compositions with guitar legend John Etheridge as their special guest. The album, HARKEN!, will be launched at the Buxton International Festival on 8th July 2024 and Threeway will be touring throughout the year as a trio and also with John as their special guest.

Steve Waterman (Trumpet/Flugelhorn) is an in demand soloist both in UK and abroad. He has recorded and toured with John Surman’s Brass Project and the Carla Bley Big Band and has worked with a host of other artists including Vince Mendoza, Tony Coe, Mal Waldron and Colin Towns. He has recorded a series of critically acclaimed albums in his own name.
Steve Lodder (Piano/Keyboards) is a highly regarded sideman for many international and British musicians including Andy Sheppard, Nana Vasconcelos, George Russell’s Living Time Orchestra, Sarah Jane Morris, John Harle, Carla Bley and Monica Vasconcelos. He has been musical associate with Paul McCartney on the ‘Standing Stone’ and ‘Ecce Cor Meum’ projects.
Ben Crosland (Bass) is one of the north’s most experienced jazz musicians, having been leading bands for over 30 years. He has worked as a sideman with many leading US and UK soloists including Jean Toussaint, Ken Peplowski, Harry Allen, George Masso, Henry Lowther, Stan Sulzman, Frank Ricotti and John Etheridge.
Media Quotes
“The ensemble playing has the togetherness that only comes from top musicians who know each other well and think as one. Everything is clear and precise yet full of delicacy and feeling” Dave Gelly, The Observer
“Three stellar musicians…Crosland’s compositions are often quite captivating, the reactions and interplay between Crosland, Waterman and Lodder as near to perfection as anyone could want” Peter Vacher, Jazzwise
Links
Dropbox – https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a3otkkzf3shaj799p5viq/AImV4HgxRgmY9HcY40pbSvg?rlkey=[REDACTED]&dl=0
Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/jazzcat1951/sets/harken/s-tk8dZN3c6Kn?si=f780304f38e8435090e2fab4e8867655&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Bookings : email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, please contact us again

OR

call Keith on 07990 703 787

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm Tickets £13 unless stated

If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason. From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM GREAT GIGS FABULOUS BANDS Click to see the full Jazz Programme

Jazz Magic Beans
2024-11-28 20:00 - 22:30
With a track record for being intensely intimate and seriously fun-filled, allotment-swing-acoustic trio The Magic Beans have an ear for a quirky cover and the imagination to take it in a completely new direction. Their rootsy originals draw influence from folk, jazz and world music traditions and sit comfortably alongside the eclectic songs that they cover and their unique way of reimagining them.
“The Magic Beans trade in transformation. That is, they distill the essence of unlikely pop songs with just a supple string bass (Matt Owens, the best in the business) and lyrical acoustic guitar (the tasteful Ulrich Elbracht)…The pair interweave seamlessly, and, most important of all, leave lots of room for singer Zoe Kyoti. In this environment, Zoe blossoms like an exotic bloom, and is relaxed, confident, and, not to put too fine a point on it, divine.” (Mike Butler – Dyverse Music)
“Blues, roots, Ratpack-style swing and theatre…An album that shows not only raw musical talent across the genres and innovation in lyrics and melody….. as fun and upbeat as it is solemn and sultry.” (Nickie Shobeiry – Music Muso)
“Uli Elbracht & Matt Owens are self-effacing accompanists: they provide minimal velvet for the jewel of Zoe Kyoti’s voice, which is magical in it’s smoothness, nuance and tenderness” (MEN)
www.beansmusic.co.uk
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

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We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Bookings : email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, please contact us again

OR

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Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm Tickets £13 unless stated

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Jazz Stevie Williams & the Most Wanted Band
2024-12-12 20:00 - 22:30
Stevie Williams & The Most Wanted Band.
An electrifying musical ensemble that never fails to ignite the stage with their explosive performances.
These guys are one of the most accomplished collectives of musicians you are likely to see. Led by the charismatic Stevie Williams, a powerhouse vocalist with a voice that commands attention as the band takes the audiences on a wild musical journey.
With tight grooves, searing guitar solos, and a rhythm section that hits with precision, the Most Wanted Band delivers a high-energy show that leaves no one in the crowd unaffected!
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Bookings : email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, please contact us again

OR

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Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm Tickets £13 unless stated

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Jazz Issey Chivers Quartet
2025-01-30 20:00 - 22:30
The Issey Chivers Quartet.
Issey Chivers is a vocalist, based in Leeds. Influenced by greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Amy Winehouse and Eva Cassidy, her project, The Issey Chivers Quartet, is a group that allows her to use her voice creatively, exploring dreamy soundscapes and driving grooves.
Playing repertoire inspired by the music of artists like Veronica Swift, Jazzmeia Horn and Emma Smith, their set of both arrangements of standards and originals encompasses playful melodies and thoughtful improvisation. The group features Issey Chivers (voice) and excellent instrumentalists and improvisers – Joseph Frost-Tesfaye (piano), Chris Williams (double bass) and Senan McCullough (drums). The Issey Chivers Quartet draws on the jazz tradition while merging moments of folk and singer-songwriter influence.’
“… a fantastic evening. You really treated us to a very high standard of musicianship, very much enjoyed by the audience” – Ken Forster, The Heron Theatre
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Bookings : email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

OR

call Keith on 07990 703 787

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm Tickets £13 unless stated

If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
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Jazz Jamil Sheriff Trio with Nadim Teimoori
2025-02-27 20:00 - 22:30
Performing brand new music from his latest album, Jamil brings together this exquisite group of musicians featuring long time collaborators Dave Walsh (drums), Nadim Teimoori (saxophone) and Sam Quintana (double bass).
For this new project Jamil has written a collection of music that stands out amongst his impressive back catalogue, drawing from African and Latin American influences as well as pieces that feel more connected to classical composers such as John Ireland. Expect to pulled in by his immersive writing and as always, space and freedom for this group of world-class soloists.
Jamil’s latest quote from 2024
‘Entirely Delightful – the model of a great band playing great tunes with flair and evident enjoyment.’ Jazzwise
Examples of Jamil’s work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_ZTu7PIGxQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG_otXIoiAQ (featuring Nadim)
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Bookings : email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

OR

call Keith on 07990 703 787

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm Tickets £13 unless stated

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Jazz Jo Harrop Trio
2025-03-27 20:00 - 22:30
Image Credit Christopher Drukker
Jo Harrop Trio
“Jo Harrop’s music comes straight from the heart. I heard it in her voice the very first
time I listened to her.” Larry Klein (Producer – The Path Of A Tear)
“A very fine jazz singer.” Iggy Pop – BBC 6 Music
‘A rare mix of delicacy and boldness. Sheer perfection.’ The Guardian
Jo Harrop possesses one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary jazz, yet she has soul running through her veins. The Path Of A Tear, Harrop’s superb fourth album on Lateralize Records, suggests an artist determined to keep moving forward as she dives into unchartered musical waters.
Having won widespread critical acclaim for her previous albums, The Heart Wants and When Winter Turns To Spring, The Path Of A Tear sees Harrop finding her voice as a writer with elegant, confessional songs of unflinching honesty.
Released in June 2024, with launch events in New York, Los Angeles and Ronnie Scott’s Harrop will be performing songs from The Path Of A Tear together with classic jazz arrangements.
www.joharrop.com
Insta/FB – @joharropmusic
Jo Harrop – YouTube

Line-Up
Jo Harrop – Vocals
John Bailey – Guitar
Paul Kilvington – Keyboards

Jo Harrop has firmly established herself as one of the most distinctive singer songwriters in British jazz. Having signed to Lateralize Records, she recently made her USA debut with a string of shows at some of the most prestigious venues in the country including New York’s Dizzy’s Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center) and San Francisco’s The SFJAZZ Center. After releasing her debut LP, Weathering The Storm, Harrop burst into the spotlight with a pair of critically-acclaimed, award-winning albums, The Heart Wants and When Winter Turns To Spring, attracting widespread airplay and an eclectic array of highly respected admirers including Iggy Pop, Christian McBride and Chris Seefried.

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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Bookings : email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

OR

call Keith on 07990 703 787

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm Tickets £15

If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
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Jazz Meg Lee Quartet
2025-04-24 20:00 - 22:30
Meg Lee Quartet: Jazz, Blues, and a Journey of Resilience

Bringing together the timeless charm of jazz classics with a fresh, modern twist, Meg Lee’s new show invites jazz and blues lovers – and those curious to explore – to an unforgettable evening on tour. Inspired by the soulful charisma of legends like Peggy Lee, Meg delivers a unique blend of Peggy’s hits, adding her own contemporary flair to each piece. Audiences can expect moving tributes to jazz greats like Shirley Bassey with “Never, Never, Never” and Nancy Wilson’s “Save Your Love for Me,” alongside sultry modern selections such as Madeleine Peyroux’s “Dance Me to the End of Love.”

Meg’s own voice shines just as brightly as she weaves original music into the mix. A singer-songwriter with regional and national airplay (including BBC Radio 2), Meg shares her heart and journey through songs like “Medicine Man” and “Up All Night” – reflections of her resilience after facing serious health challenges and two major back surgeries. Her album Meet Me showcases her range, from soulful introspection to playful, toe-tapping numbers like “All These Men,” which captures the humour and complexity of her love life.

Known for her warm stage presence and down-to-earth vibe, Meg makes every performance feel like a shared experience. She masterfully blends nostalgia with the present, creating a space where audiences can savour old favourite’s and discover something new. Let Meg take you on a musical journey – one where she’s as much a guide as she is a friend.

Meg will be supported on stage by the much loved Gaz Hughes Trio.

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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Bookings : call Keith on 07990 703 787
OR email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm Tickets £13

If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
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Jazz Gaz Hughes Quartet
2025-06-26 20:00 - 22:30
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Bookings
Call Keith on 07990 703 787
email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm Tickets £13 unless stated

If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
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Jazz The Breath
2025-09-25 20:00 - 22:00
The Breath is Manchester-based guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer/flautist Ríoghnach Connolly. They met on the city’s gig circuit in the late noughties. An unlikely pairing though it was, he an acclaimed guitar whiz, ex long-time member of The Cinematic Orchestra and a softly spoken Manchester urbanite, she a folk singer with a larger-than-life personality and a powerful voice to match. Their connection was immediate; they formed The Breath in 2016, a singer-songwriter duo to present their contemporary take on alt-folk.
For them, it’s all about the song. Connolly is a storyteller and their exquisitely crafted, honest, personal, heartfelt songs are as likely to touch on childhood summers and first love as cultural dislocation, post- colonial injustices and grief. But it’s Ríoghnach’s impassioned delivery and extraordinary stop-you-in- your-tracks voice, coupled with Stuart’s understated brilliance that is so engaging.
The Breath have released three albums on Peter Gabriel’s Real World label. Their breakthrough album, ‘Carry Your Kin’ (2016) delved deeply into the spaces between rock, ambient and Irish folk, where layered vocals, mesmerising guitar riffs and expansive folk arrangements created a big sound. ‘Let the Cards Fall’ followed in 2018, and, like the first, was recorded with a full band granting a multi-textured kaleidoscope of sound with a cinematic sensibility. References to Celtic history and cultural loss are woven into a bewitching collection of songs that span beguiling ballads and punch-the-air anthems. In support of the release, Stuart and Ríoghnach performed a series of shows – just the two of them. Stripped bare, they found a new depth and beauty in their songs allowing their extraordinary connection to shine through. The duo returned to the studio in 2019 to record ‘Only Stories (Let the Cards Fall Revisited)’ reimagining previous work (alongside two new songs) taking it back to its acoustic roots. This new direction would see Ríoghnach Connolly receive an RTÉ Folk Award nomination for Best Folk Singer and win Folk Singer Of The Year at the 2019 BBC R2 Folk Awards for which the duo were also nominated as Best Duo/Group.
During the pandemic of 2020/2021, The Breath returned to the studio to record a set of songs in remembrance of American lost folk icon, Karen Dalton. In the spring of 2021, they released a two-track single, ‘Something On Your Mind’ and original song, ‘Remembering Mountains’. They release their third studio album on Real World Records in 2023.
The Breath in Autumn 2023 build to their new album, ‘Land Of My Other’. Ten original tracks of raw, gorgeous, acoustic-minded music.Songs that tell stories in ways that soothe, stir, exalt, and touch emotional chords that will bring tears of lamenting joy, to your eyes.
QUOTES
“raw, soulful, often mesmeric, richly textured and lushly constructed…versatile persuasive vocals” Mojo
“folk roots but different horizons… the jaw-droppingly stunning, woozy voice of Ríoghnach Connolly” The Guardian
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries
Call Keith on 07990 703 787
email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm Tickets £13 unless stated

If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
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Jazz Amy Roberts / John Hallam Quintet
2025-10-30 20:00 - 22:00
The Amy Roberts / John Hallam Quintet
Flautist, Clarinettist and Saxophonist Amy Roberts is a multi-award-winning musician now based in Northamptonshire, UK.
Over the past 15 years she has been celebrated in the in the annual British Jazz Awards, winning the Rising Star category twice, and the Miscellaneous category for her flute playing. Through her career she has worked in the jazz world, aswell as in the theatre performing in musicals, and participating in world music projects.
John Hallam is an exciting clarinet and saxophone player who has worked alongside musicians from both sides of the Atlantic – including Clark Terry; Benny Carter; Al Grey; Allan Vache, and Marty Grosz, and more recently Howard Alden and Randy Sandke all from the USA, plus Danny Moss; John Barnes; Roy Williams; Campbell Burnap; Mark Nightingale; Jack Emblow and Digby Fairweather.
Amy and John will be joined by Nick Millward on drums, Ashley John Long on bass and Rich Hughes on piano
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries
Call Keith on 07990 703 787
email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm Tickets £13 unless stated

If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
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Jazz Groove Crusade
2025-11-27 20:00 - 22:00
Groove Crusade
Set up in 2019, just before the worldwide pandemic lockdown, Groove Crusade exists solely to celebrate the enduring legacy of the Crusaders, for nigh on 50 years the group of US musicians who developed, indeed pioneered, the links between jazz, blues, soul and funk.
The players in Groove Crusade have, collectively, over 250 years’ experience in the music business, including studio and live work with artists as ridiculously diverse as Max Bygraves and Tony Christie at one end of the spectrum to Sting and Jack Bruce at the other, via a host of great jazz names. And venues? Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Glastonbury; one or other band member has worked stages such as these at some point.
What brought Groove Crusade together is a common love of the music of the Crusaders, and an acknowledgement of how that has influenced their own individual professional careers, playing , writing and arranging. If ever a band was a labour of love, this is it.
Drawing on the Crusaders’ entire recording career, from early days as a Texas hard-bop band to international renown as live and session musicians, Groove Crusade strives to recreate as best it can the feel – above all the groove – for which the Crusaders were justly renowned.
We hope you can feel it.
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries
Call Keith on 07990 703 787
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Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm Tickets £13 unless stated

If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
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Jazz Jeremy Sassoon & Friends
2025-12-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-19 20:00 - 22:00
Image Credit William Ellis
Jeremy Sassoon – Two Dates – 18th and 19th December butLIMITED AVAILABILITY!

http://www.jeremysassoon.comJeremy is one of the UK’s most in-demand singer/pianists. Either solo, or accompanied by his band, he captivates audiences with his natural, soulful voice, his charismatic personality and his arrangements of jazz, blues, groove and soul classics.Jeremy has headlined sell-out shows at Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express Live in Soho, the 606 Club and the Jazz Café. He has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival, The Iridium Jazz Club in New York and headlines twice a year at Berlin’s premier jazz club The “A Trane”.In 2014, his version of the beautiful Marc Cohn song “The Things We’ve Handed Down” was featured on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs and then hit number 1 in the iTunes vocal download chart.Jeremy’s CD “Jeremy Sassoon & Friends Live”, was recorded live at PizzaExpress, London with his 5-piece band, and was chosen by respected German jazz publication Jazzthetik as one of their finest albums of 2018.He is the UK’s foremost artist tributing the music of Ray Charles with his big band “Ray Charles Project”. He played the main stage at the renowned Love Supreme Festival 2019 with this band alongside Lauryn Hill & Jamie Cullum.
PRESS COMMENTS
“It’s a mark of true showmanship when a performer knows when to change the speed or the vibe, taking the audience on an emotional journey!” London Jazz Review“A surefire success for any jazz club” Musician magazineWigan Jazz Festival – “every tune was superbly performed, thrilling the packed audience”Jazz FM – ”Jeremy Sassoon smashed it at this years Love Supreme Festival”Jazz Cafe “Jeremy had the venue rocking from beginning to end”“Truly a most memorable show!” London Jazz News “Exhilarating”Love Supreme “World class musicians playing a timeless catalogue of classics. It doesn’t get much better than that”Ronnie Scott’s “The vitality and spirit of the ‘Genius of Soul’ was passionately captured by Jeremy Sassoon’s authentic revue”

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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries
Call Keith on 07990 703 787
email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm Tickets £13

If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
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Jazz Will Barnes Quartet
2026-01-29 19:30 - 22:00
WILL BARNES QUARTET
THURSDAY 29TH JANUARY 2026

Following the critical acclaim of their debut album Source of the Severn, the Will Barnes Quartet returns with Outside the Light—a bold and expressive new chapter in their artistic journey. Drawing inspiration from local folklore and Celtic mythology, the album explores themes of light, seasons and changing landscapes. This second album deepens the group’s exploration of the interplay between jazz improvisation and the evocative landscapes of Mid Wales and the Welsh Marches.

Led by guitarist and composer Will Barnes, the quartet features pianist Jack Gonsalez, bassist Aidan Thorne, and drummer James Batten—an ensemble recognised for its tight chemistry and compelling live performances. Their sound pays homage to jazz greats such as Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, and Oscar Peterson, while forging a distinct voice rooted in contemporary expression.
The quartet has performed at major UK venues and festivals, including Pizza Express Jazz Club (Soho), Hay Festival, Brecon Jazz Festival, and BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends. Source of the Severn earned praise from critics, with MOJO highlighting their “springy deftness… cool precision… serious chops,” and The Jazz Mann describing the album as “evocative, intelligent… contemporary.”
Outside the Light showcases a group in full creative stride, offering audiences an immersive evening of modern jazz that’s both emotionally resonant and musically sophisticated.
See a video of the group here

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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
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Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
Tickets £15

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Jazz Stevie Williams Trio
2026-02-19 19:30 - 22:00
STEVIE WILLIAMS TRIO
THURSDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2026

“I was born in Salford, UK, and raised on dreams and fresh air!
Stevie Williams is an acoustic singer-songwriter, producer, and bassist, known for his diverse musical influences as a cross-genre traveller. His songwriting is thoughtful, blending momentous melodies with wistful thinking and insightful lyrics.
Stevie skilfully crafts songs that fuse elements of contemporary folk, jazz and Americana, creating a compelling and engaging live performance that brings the lyrical backstories of his songs to life. With a deep intuition and a profound musical understanding, Stevie’s music feels both timeless and world-worn.
Whether solo, as a duo, trio, or with The Most Wanted Band, Stevie has built a strong following by performing live across the UK and abroad.
His underground white-label release, “Just a Little More,” by Fifth Of Heaven, was composed and produced by Stevie, reaching number one on all UK Soul and Blues charts, solidifying his place in the independent British Soul scene. His band name, Fifth Of Heaven, is honoured with a Blue Plaque in Manchester to commemorate this achievement.
Stevie’s music has been featured in television shows, including Coronation Street, and a one-hour TV music show on Granada Television, performing his original music. His songs have received airplay on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, Heart Radio Tennessee, and various independent radio stations worldwide.
Stevie has toured globally with high-profile artists, including performances on the Glastonbury Pyramid stage, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and the Royal Albert Hall; notable artists such as Don Felder (The Eagles), Christy Moore, John Cooper Clarke, Tanita Tikaram, Hamish Stuart (Average White Band), Ralph McTell, Madeline Bell, Jim Mullen, the Bronte Brothers, and Hot House Flowers. He has also supported tours with legends such as Buddy Guy, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Freddie Jackson, Joe Cocker, Sheryl Crow, and Alexander O’Neal, among others.
As an event planner and organiser, Stevie founded Bass Day UK, which showcased some of the world’s best bass players live in Manchester, featuring acclaimed musicians like Marcus Miller, Richard Bona, Nathan East, Billy Sheehan, Victor Bailey, Jeff Berlin, and Stuart Hamm. Stevie has also worked in schools for students with significant learning difficulties, where he taught music therapy.
LINE-UP
Stevie Williams-guitar-vocals
Markie Creswell-classical guitar-vocals
John Parker-double bass
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
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Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
Tickets £15

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Jazz Joe Masterson Trio with Suzi Woods
2026-03-26 19:30 - 22:00
JOE MASTERSON TRIO WITH SUZI WOODS
THURSDAY 26TH MARCH 2026

Described by many as a rising star of the UK Jazz scene, Joe Masterson, a 2020 graduate from Leeds Conservatoire is a Birmingham based pianist making his mark on the Birmingham and Midlands Jazz scene. After playing to sell-out crowds across the Midlands, performing at the likes of Cheltenham and Birmingham Jazz festival, Joe is also known for Jazz at Fletchers- a monthly jazz club in Kings Heath, Birmingham running for over the past 3 years. Here, along with his trio of Miles Levin and Simon Smith, he has collaborated with the likes of Simon Spillet, Chris Bowden, Suzi Woods, Steve Ajao and many more. Influenced by the likes of Monty Alexander, Oscar Peterson and Eddie Higgins, the trio play a variety of music, always looking to groove.
Simon Smith is one of the UK’s most in demand bassists. He has worked extensively as a freelance musician throughout the UK, Europe and the US, including a five year stint based in Los Angeles. Simon’s recording credits include Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Wilson Phillips, Glen Ballard and Dave Stewart. He has worked in the live touring bands of artists as diverse as Idina Menzel, Linda Perry, Carl Barât and Carina Round performing at venues and events including Lincoln Center (New York), Ambassadors Theatre, Glastonbury Festival, South by Southwest and La Bâtie Festival (Geneva) amongst many others.
Miles Levin is simply one of the finest jazz drummers in the whole of the UK, respected and admired nationally. He has performed all over the UK and internationally with many of the UK’s leading artists. Miles studied at the Guildhall, and is the son of the great Tony Levin, who played regularly with Tubby Hayes.
Guest vocalist Suzi Woods has collaborated with some of the most famous musicians on the continent, such as Jools Holland, Elton John and Annie Lennox. Her clientele has included celebrities like David Beckham, Tiger Woods, Valentino and Princess Caroline of Monaco. Suzi brings to life some greats from the American Songbook and mixes in a few surprises from more recent times to create her unique and classy show.
LINE-UP
Joe Masterson – KeyboardsSimon Smith – BassMiles Levin – DrumsSuzi Woods – Vocals.
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
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Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
Tickets £15

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Jazz John Bailey Quartet
2026-04-30 19:30 - 22:00
JOHN BAILEY QUARTET
THURSDAY 30TH APRIL 2026

Join us for an exceptional evening of jazz with The John Bailey Quartet. All four musicians are renowned performers on the Northwest jazz scene and familiar faces at Davenham, where they’ve captivated audiences with their artistry and skill.
The quartet’s repertoire draws inspiration from legends such as Pat Metheny, Egberto Gismonti, and the Yellowjackets, alongside many other contemporary jazz greats. Expect an exciting mix of lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and dynamic improvisation.
Band leader John Bailey earned his MA in Jazz Performance in 2010 and has since built a distinguished career as a guitarist, composer, and educator. He currently collaborates with Alex James (Blur) on the acclaimed Britpop Classical project, performing with artists including Saffron (Republica), Gary Stringer (Reef), and Travis.A long-standing guitarist for Russell Watson and Aled Jones, John’s credits span classical, jazz, and popular music. His performance highlights include work on Sting’s The Last Ship, television appearances on Songs of Praise and Jane McDonald, and live shows with English mezzo-soprano Laura Wright, from intimate corporate events to major stages such as the Lytham Festival Classical Proms.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience four world-class musicians live in concert — an evening of inspired music-making not to be missed!
LINE-UP
John Bailey – guitar Paul Kilvington – keys Gary Culshaw – bass Caroline Boaden – drums
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
or email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
Tickets £15

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Jazz Fugue & Groove Trio
2026-05-28 19:30 - 22:00
FUGUE & GROOVE TRIO
THURSDAY 28TH MAY 2026

Fugue & Groove is a piano-based trio fusing jazz energy with classical sophistication. Their unique sound combines structured elegance with improvisational brilliance, reimagining beloved works by Massenet, Bach, and Dvořák alongside fresh, high-energy arrangements. At the core of their performances is interplay: themes shift into unexpected grooves, ideas evolve in real time, and the trio feeds off audience energy to create a concert experience that is never the same twice. From lyrical ballads to driving swing, their sets balance dexterity with accessibility—captivating seasoned jazz fans and classical audiences alike.
The name says it all: “Fugue” reflects classical counterpoint and structure, while “Groove” captures the rhythm, vitality, and spirit of jazz. Together, they deliver a performance that is sophisticated, inventive, and entertaining.
With collective experience working alongside leading names such as Alex Clarke, Greg Abate, Ray Gelato, Kenny Ball, Bobby Wellins, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys, Idina Menzel and Dave Stewart, Fugue & Groove bring expertise and energy to every stage. Already winning over audiences across the UK, the trio is fast gaining attention from promoters, festivals, and venues seeking something thats both fresh but with universal appeal and themes that are familiar to audiences.
“The trio captivated the audience at Lichfield Arts Jazz and Blues Festival with dazzling, jazzinfused reimaginings of classical masters from Bach to Beethoven. ” – Lichfield Jazz and Blues festival 2025
“Last night’s performance was one of the best at the club. The three of you have something special.” – Pershore Jazz
LINE-UP
Richard Hughes – KeyboardsSimon Smith – BassSteve Street – Drums
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
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Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
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Jazz Dean Stockdale Quartet
2026-06-25 19:30 - 22:00
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DEAN STOCKDALE QUARTET
THURSDAY 25TH JUNE 2026

In a change to this gig line-up due to illness, Jazz@Davenham welcomes the Dean Stockdale Quartet

Dean Stockdale is an acclaimed jazz pianist, arranger and composer based in the North of England, widely respected for his refined touch, deep swing and lyrical musicality. As a bandleader, he performs extensively across the UK with his quartet and collaborates regularly with many of the leading figures in British jazz. His playing is shaped by the great piano traditions of Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Gene Harris and Mulgrew Miller.Tonight’s performance will feature music from his latest release ‘Celebrating Oscar’, featuring new arrangements of the music of Oscar Peterson, plus new originals and arrangements of standards from his new recording.Dean Stockdale – PianoJamie Taylor – GuitarJames Owston – Double BassGaz Hughes – Drums===========================================================

The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
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Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
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Jazz The Stray Horns
2026-09-24 19:30 - 22:00
THE STRAY HORNS
THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2026

And now for something completely different! Roll Up, Roll Up! You’ve found it, this is the one. A New Orleans Jazz Style Brass Band.
Congratulations, you’ve tripped up on a gem, you already noticed we are the best band you’re going to see on 24th September 2026. Give me a minute I’ll tell you why…
Without sounding like a dating profile, we’re a fun, professional and dynamic small group that enjoys playing live & bringing Surprises! We read the room and are adaptable to suit any event. We have decades worth of experience and have found that we are able to play a vast amount of audience requests, MID SET. There aren’t many other bands in the UK that are able do that.
This is the kind of band you want to go out on a date with, then actually introduce to your friends. Once bookings open move quickly to be sure of catching this special brass band before you miss out.
There’s an Outstanding Line Up at the gig:
Mike Smith on Saxophone
Antony Stevens on Sousaphone
Jamie Brownfield on Trumpet
Gaz Hughes on Drumkit
Andrej Baranek on Keyboard
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
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Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
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Jazz Libor Smoldas/Nigel Price
2026-10-29 19:30 - 22:00
LIBOR SMOLDAS / NIGEL PRICE GUITARS
THURSDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2026

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Libor Smoldas – GuitarNigel Price – Guitar
The two guitarists met some eight years ago and immediately clicked. Two kindred spirits with an irrepressible will to play ‘no nonsense’ jazz, tinged with blues and soul.
They will be playing a selection of well chosen standards, as well as a few originals, delivered with a reverence for the past masters whilst putting their own spin on the music.
LIBOR SMOLDAS Libor Šmoldas is a Prague based jazz guitarist and composer who has worked and recorded with international stars such as James Morrison, George Mraz, Jeff Ballard, Sam Yahel, Bobby Watson, Adam Nussbaum, Brian Charette, Jay Anderson, Stephen Keogh and more.
He has released eight albums as a leader. While playing with Ondrej Pivec and his Organic Quartet, the band was awarded with Andel award for best jazz recording of the year.
NIGEL PRICE
Over a career spanning more than 30 years, award winning jazz guitarist Nigel Price has become widely acknowledged as one of the most highly regarded and hardest working musicians in the business.
He has played on more than 60 albums including 10 as a leader, spent ten years with acid jazz outfit The Filthy Six and was a member of James Taylor’s band for 3 years (with whom he recorded 5 albums).
Nigel has toured the UK 19 times, and has picked up a Parliamentary Jazz Award (Best Jazz Ensemble, 2010), a nomination for a British Jazz Award (Best Guitarist, 2014) and a British Jazz Award (Best Guitarist, 2016) along the way.
Nigel is a regular performer at London’s Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club where he has made more than 600 appearances.
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
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Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
Tickets £15

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Jazz Sally Doherty and Paul Kilvington
2026-11-26 19:30 - 22:00
SALLY DOHERTY & PAUL KILVINGTON
THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2026

Vocalist Sally Doherty and Pianist Paul Kilvington share a love for Latin American Music. An evening of songs from South America performed in their original languages of Portuguese and Spanish creating a fusion of Latin, Jazz and Folk.
Sally’s musical career has led her into numerous genre and collaborative creative and physical journeys whose influence can sometimes be heard in her performances giving her approach to Latin American song a fresh and original sound.
Sally has released 12 albums (self-penned, Folk, Jazz and Latin) and collaborated on many varied projects which have taken her on tour all over Europe as well as America, Australia and Scandinavia, has performed live on MTV, BBC radio 1, RAI 1 Italian TV and a multitude of European and USA Radio stations. Sally’s work as a composer has also resulted in writing and performing for BBC TV, BBC Radio 4 Drama and short films.
Paul Kilvington was the creator and musical director of Latin Jazz outfit Amazonia who wowed UK Jazz Festival audiences in the 90s. His improvisation skills in a Latin American framework are simply stunning and often unexpected and surprising. His creative output has resulted in numerous albums as a composer and performer and also as a producer.
Together they have performed at Jazz festivals in Manchester, Marlborough, Wigan, Melbourne and some wonderful venues: Davenham Players Theatre, Chester Theatre, The Sands, The Cinnamon Club, Scarborough, Bradford and Leeds Jazz clubs, Jazz at the Lescar and their regular gigs at Cubana and Trippets.
“faultless intonation and taste from Sally, sounding equally at home in Portuguese, Spanish and English. This will appeal to a wide spectrum of listeners… not only technically accomplished but very beautiful” Alan Barnes
“A universal voice sans pareil. Sally stuns for her many afficionados”—Marlborough Jazz Festival.
“She invests a bossa nova with deep feeling…a command of timing and general exquisiteness” Manchester Evening News
“lovely… terrific”—Jazz Jury, The Jazz digital radio.
“Album of the week…it stands out from the rest”—David Jensen, The Jazz digital radio.
“Sally imparts a delicious, langourous charm to all of them (the songs).”—In Tune International.
“Her voice has a bell-like clarity with impeccable pitch and diction. She adds to these qualities faultless sensitivity to the mood of each song” Scarborough Jazz
“I defy anyone not to be charmed by the subtleties of her voice. Divine singing.” The Cinnamon Times
“Mercurial talent”—Wigan International Jazz Festival.
“Blessed with a voice (that is) supple soft and strong, sensuous and melodic. In short: Sally is one of the brightest talents” Jazz & Bossa Nova, FM-106, Rio de Janeiro.
“Sally Doherty proves very well that she can use her voice in many different ways, permanently gaining new facets… just wonderful, professionally performed, nostalgic music” Lichttaufe, Germany
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
or email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
Tickets £15

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Jazz Ben Holder Trio
2026-12-17 19:30 - 22:00
BEN HOLDER TRIO
THURSDAY 17TH DECEMBER 2026

Ben Holder [36] is the most acclaimed and exciting jazz violinist in the UK. His classical studies began at the age of six and were complemented by training at the Birmingham Conservatoire. An introduction to jazz came in his early teens – classic masters such as Benny Goodman, Oscar Peterson and Stephane Grappelli – and lead Ben to truly find his place as a musician.
Ben possesses an innate sense of swing rhythm (something which often eludes classical players), breathtaking technical ability and true showmanship on stage. He offers flawless musicianship, heaps of energy and personality and a visible passion for his craft.
Ben’s various awards bear testimony to these abilities. Often playing across the UK, Europe and further afield, he is a first-call jazz violinist for many of the country’s top venues, line-ups and studios.
The Ben Holder Trio is a stellar line-up of incredible musicians, blending an energetic mix of traditional jazz and Gypsy Swing with Ben’s own infectious originals, which hark back to the fun and swing of the 1920s and 1930s.
The group is one of the most exciting bands to emerge in recent years. Led by the fiery enthusiasm of Ben on extraordinary violin, the trio is strengthened by the phenomenal musicians on guitar and double bass. The Ben Holder Trio masterfully mix old jazz favourites and upbeat swingers with some more recent material and leave audiences up and down the country shouting for more.
Expect foot-tapping standards and festive frolics as you’ve never experienced before!
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
or email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
Tickets £15

From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
FABULOUS BANDS
Click to see the full Jazz Programme

Jazz Florian Arbenz Convergence Project
2027-04-29 19:30 - 22:00
FLORIAN ARBENZ CONVERGENCE PROJECT
THURSDAY 29TH APRIL 2027

Inspired in part by the great drummer/bandleaders like Art Blakey, Max Roach and Peter Erskine, Florian set up the Convergence project to perform the hard-swinging joy-filled jazz that helped us fall in love with this genre.
For 2025 & 2026, they will present a brand-new CD – Moon – featuring the incredible Cuban Vistel brothers, Maikel & Jorge – and they will be touring extensively from their combined bases in Switzerland and Spain.
Florian Arbenz sees jazz not as a fixed style but as a framework to adapt and reshape. On Moon, that means using the drums to set space and colour for strong musical voices to connect. The result is direct, modern jazz that respects its roots while speaking today’s language.
This will be a Truly International Performance with world class Jazz musicians in the line up.
The Line Up
Jorge Vistel: trumpet
Maikel Vistel: sax
Ivo Neame: piano
Rafael Jerjen: bass
Florian Arbenz:drums
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
or email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
Tickets £15

From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
FABULOUS BANDS
Click to see the full Jazz Programme
