Upcoming Events

• Wed

  02

  Apr

  2025

  Rag & Bone Club

  

  Hazel Holder – vocals

  Stephen Large – piano

  Ben Cummings – trumpet

  Naill Oates – tenor sax

  Lucy Shaw – double bass

  Andy Jones – drums

  Dominic Ashworth – guitar

  ” handles the classics as the gems they still are ”  – The Guardian

  This highly entertaining 7 piece band is fronted tonight by the classy singer Hazel Holder whom John Elderidge describes as “A wonderful singer with a passionate delivery which completely captures the audience”  . The band is led by pianist Stephen Large who has been musical director for Caro Emerald, Rebecca Ferguson and Duffy as well as having been MD/keyboard player for Paul Heaton/Jackie Abbott, Imelda May, Clare Teal, Martha Reeves and Rod Stewart. He has also taken over Jools Holland’s role as keyboard player in the band Squeeze. Describing themselves enigmatically as ‘itinerant dealers in second-hand soundings and muggled melodiousness!’, The Rag and Bone Club deliver an outstanding performance of musical excellence with a keen reference to the music of the 1930s and 40s swing era. The band is influenced by jazz aristocrats such as Peggy Lee, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Ramsey Lewis, Chet Baker and Nat King Cole. They are all experienced musicians having worked with legendary artists including Kenny Ball, The Humphrey Littleton Band, Paul Mc Cartney, Stevie Wonder as well as playing with The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Pee Wee Ellis and Jamie Cullum. Their album entitled ’Take Away Everything’ features original jazz compositions along with innovative takes on old classics.

  Admission £20.00 via prior reservation only

• Wed

  16

  Apr

  2025

  T J Johnson

  

  T J Johnson – vocals and piano

  Al Nicholls – tenor saxophone

  Curtis Volp – guitar

  Tim Fairhall  – double bass

  Wesley Gibbons – drums

  We welcome back the hugely popular TJ Johnson, who is widely considered to be one of the UK’s most charismatic highly revered jazz and blues singers. Backed by his group of top London based musicians, TJ plays an extraordinary blend of music that transcends the boundaries of jazz, blues, soul and country and is influenced by some of the greats such as Ray Charles, Dr John, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, BB King, Nina Simone, Alberta Hunter, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson and many more. His distinctive voice and unique personal stage manner always brings both the band and the audience together to create an intimate yet exciting atmosphere that is rarely equalled. TJ and his band have toured extensively both in the UK and overseas for over twenty five years and now while still maintaining a high profile at international festivals and venues, he is also very involved in the vibrant London music scene. TJ’s style and mix of music seems to be very popular with the young trendy in-crowd and older jazz and blues fans alike. They have also sold out over 20 times running at London’s Ronnie Scott’s.

  Admission £19.50 via prior reservation only

• Thu

  01

  May

  2025

  Vimala Rowe - Jazz, Blues & Swing

  
  

   Vimala Rowe – vocals

  John Etheridge – guitar

  Peter Whittaker – piano

  Ralph Mizraki – double bass

  George Double – drums

  Tonight Vimala will bring her top quartet including guitar legend John Etheridge to the Club for a great evening of Jazz, Blues & Swing.

  Enjoy favourite songs made popular by the greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Bessie Smith  and Julie London to name just a few.

  ‘Vimala Rowe, who is recognised as one of the best vocalist of her generation’ The flawless tributes to the great Jazz vocalists are a speciality of Hers’ –  John Fordham, The Guardian

  ‘Vimala Rowe has been gaining plaudits wherever she goes. An exemplary jazz singer with a faultless and deft expression, Rowe has a unique style that compliments John Etheridge’s explorative nature’ – EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022!

  Admission £20 via prior reservation only

• Wed

  14

  May

  2025

  ‘Pianorama’

  

  ‘PIANORAMA’ – An exciting three piano extravaganza featuring Dave (Mr Stride) Browning, Jonathan Vinten, Al ‘Dente ‘ Dunn + Rhythm Section

  Dave Browning – piano

  Jonathan Vinten  – piano

  Al ‘Dente’ Dunn – piano

  Jerome Davies – double bass

  Cyril Bevan  – drums

  Al  ‘Dente’ Dunn  is the pianist for The Cosimo Matassa Project.

  Dave (Mr Stride) Browning from the Pete Allen Band plus his own band the Jazz Cats.

  Jonathan Vinten was the pianist with George Melly’s Feetwarmers for ten years.

  Accompanying them are double bassist Jerome Davies and former ‘Talk of the Town’ drummer Cyril Bevan. 

  Includes ‘Piano Madness’ with all three pianists playing simultaneously plus some boogie woogie!

   Admission £18.50 by prior reservation only