Zoë Gilby is a vocalist and songwriter, making a stunning impression on the music scene today. Her compelling original compositions are written with double bassist husband Andy Champion. A powerful collection of songs with a strong narrative. Supported by guitarist Mark Williams they deliver a commanding mix of musical sophistication and dramatic edge. An engaging repertoire of story telling and atmosphere, her stockpile of music also includes an adventurous blend of contemporary composers from Kate Bush to Pink Floyd and the sensitive treatment of jazz standards, completes this particular “story-book” Touring the UK and internationally, she continues to perform at prominent jazz festivals and venues.

"A mix of intelligent original songs and innovative arrangements of tunes by both jazz and pop composers. It’s the quality of the original songs that make this jazz vocal album stand out from the pack.”

Band Vocals – Zoe Gilby

Guitar – Mark Williams

Double Bass – Andy Champion

"The Inscape Jazz Quartet"

Performance description:

"The Inscape Jazz Quartet is a newly formed jazz combo that presents a captivating set of original music inspired by the poetry of Gerard Manly Hopkins and his concept of "Inscape" (the unique essence of things). Lyrical, thoughtful and poetic is the order of the day, they also include well loved standards to lend some familiar sounds for the listener. This Quartet brings together some of the UKs most exciting talent to create an ensemble that offers both soulful and fresh sounds."

Band Members

Nathan Hayward - Piano

Nick Wilshire - Saxophone

Marcus Penrose - Double Bass

Simon Whiting - Drums

Details to follow

"Straight-ahead, high energy jazz is his line and he does it with aplomb" The Guardian

In a career stretching over twenty-five years multi-award-winning (BBC Jazz Awards, British Jazz Awards, Jazz Journal's Album of The Year) tenor saxophonist Simon Spillett has cultivated a unique persona within British jazz. Leading both his own quartet and big band, and inspired by the classic Brit-bop of the 1950s and 1960s, his is a powerfully passionate style, its emphasis on straight-ahead jazz delighting audiences who like their music hard swinging, heartfelt and entertaining. Popular across the entire spectrum of the UK scene, from Ronnie Scott’s club to major festivals (the EFG London Jazz Festival), Simon’s communicative performances are a roller-coaster ride encompassing everything from high energy bebop to lyrical balladry, the whole tied together by his signature dryly witty stage presence.

Band

Simon Spillett - Saxophone

Kidderminster Jazz Club House Band

John Mc Donald - Piano

Chris Hill - Double Bass

Aaron Moloney - Drums

The Nigel Price Organ Trio, nominated for the 2021 Parliamentary Jazz Award for 'Best ensemble' (they won in 2010) and winners of the 2016 British Jazz Award for ‘Best Small Group’ will be playing selections from their vast back catalogue as well as the recently released and critically acclaimed album ‘It’s On!’

Nigel is known for his clear, no nonsense, driving approach to jazz guitar and has steadily become one of the UK’s foremost exponents of the instrument.

Ross Stanley is not only one of the greatest ever UK musicians, he also plays a real B3 Hammond Organ, often with 2 Leslie speakers.

Joel Barford is the man of the moment and has been causing a stir across the UK and further afield with his incredible drumming ability.

Together they form perhaps the most hard hitting, dynamic and exciting jazz groups on the scene today.

Band:

Nigel Price - Guitar

Ross Stanley - Hammond Organ

Joel Barford - Drums