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Upcoming Gigs

Upcoming Gigs

Simon Read Trio

Piano trio led by Simon featuring Joe Webb on piano and Gethin Jones on drums.

The trio celebrates the music of the great jazz pianists, such as Oscar Peterson, Duke Ellington and Ahmad Jamal whilst also adding their own unique spin. Their debut album Dual Highway releases on 22nd May 2025.

Fraser Smith Quartet

Led by saxophonist Fraser Smith with Rob Barron on piano and Steve Brown on drums, the group plays Fraser's original compositions that are inspired by his favourite tenor saxophonists, such as Dexter Gordon, Illinois Jacquet and Wardell Gray.
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The group's second album Life Line! will be released on 29th August 2025.

Matt Holborn Quartet

Led by violinist Matt Holborn, with Fraser Urquhart on piano and Joe Dessauer on drums, the group play a mixture of Matt's original compositions as well as pieces written by seminal jazz violinist Stuff Smith.

Their first album For Stuff released on 16th April 2025 and will tour throughout the year.

Simon Read Octet

An eight piece ensemble focussed on playing original compositions by Simon taking influence from the likes of Dave Holland Octet and Julian Argüelles Octet.

The group benefitted from Jazz North's Northern Line Scheme in 2014 and currently has an EP out entitled Times Leap.

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