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Thursday 24th September 2026 7.30

NIGEL PRICE ORGAN TRIO

For the opening night of the new season, we're extremely keen to welcome back our good friend and Epsom virtuoso himself Nigel Price who's bringing along, for the first time, his long-standing organ trio with Joel Barford on drums and Ross Stanley working the Hammond organ. Of course, Nigel needs no introduction for our Epsom audience, though it's perhaps worth repeating a few career highs such as supporting Gladys Knight at the Royal Albert Hall; playing over the years with a constellation of top musicians as diverse as Van Morrison, David Axelrod, Alan Barnes and James Taylor; winning awards; appearing on more than 50 albums and holding down residencies at Ronnie Scott's where he's played an absurd number of times running into the several hundred (it's doubtful anyone has managed to keep count at this stage, possibly not even Nigel).

Line-up:

Nigel Price - guitar

Ross Stanley - organ

Joel Barford - drums

7:30pm, 25 June 2026, Comrades Club, Epsom

Hannah Horton

Our last gig this spring season sees the welcome return of award-winner and multi-instrumentalist Hannah Horton, who in 2024 was our first baritone saxophonist to play at the club. She's stopping by Epsom as part of the tour for her new album, Stories on the Wind. Horton is a composer, bandleader, successful recording artist, master of her principle instrument, and is also accomplished on flute, bassoon and clarinet. On top of a successful career playing many of the country's top stages (including the Royal Festival Hall, Barbican, Ronnie Scott’s and the London Jazz Festival) Horton is committed to giving back to the community, winning the Parliamentary Jazz Award for Education her work with J-Steps, a collective supporting teenage female and non-binary jazz musicians that she founded. Hannah will be joined by the rest of her quartet: Sam Leak on piano, Rob Statham on bass and Steve Taylor on the drums.

Line-up:

Hannah Horton - baritone and other saxes

Rob Statham - electric bass

Steve Taylor - drums

Sam Leak - piano

Thursday 28th May 2026 - 7.30pm (doors 7pm)

Comrades Club, The Parade, Epsom.

Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi

This gig will see both a return for one of our artists and an "instrument first" at the club: Tony Kofi (who played his sax for us last year as part of Sharp Little Bones) will be joined by an album collaborator, Alina Bzhezhinska – who will be the first musician to bring a harp through the Epsom Jazz Club doors. Composer, recording artist, band-leader and one of the leading and most musically creative harpists in the world today, Alina Bzhezhinska won the Parliamentary Jazz Award's Best Ensemble of the Year in 2024 for her group, the HipHarpCollective, and has collaborated with artists including Brian Jackson, Chaka Khan, Shabaka Hutchings, DJ Spinna and Sly Johnson. Also no stranger to awards and high-profile collaborations, Tony Kofi played Glastonbury last year as part of the new line-up of jazz funk legends Cymande, and has in the past collaborated with some true greats - in particular Donald Byrd, Eddie Henderson, Abdullah Ibrahim and Ornette Coleman. They will be joined by special guest playing percussion, Joel Prime. An evening not to miss.

Line-up:

Alina Bzhezhinska: harp

Tony Kofi: saxophone

Joel Prime: percussion

Thursday 23rd April 2026 - 7.30pm (doors 7pm)

Comrades Club, The Parade, Epsom.

Chris Coull Quartet featuring Andy Panayi

Two heavyweight English musicians, band leaders, composers and educators will kick off our spring season – trumpeter Chris Coull, who cites Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard and Wynton Marsalis among influences and who’s played with Johnny Dankworth, Alan Barnes, Jim Mullen, Ralph Moore, Tony Kofi and American figures including Howard Alden, Jerry Weldon, Richard Johnson and Dominick Farinacci, brings his quartet – which for this gig includes special guest Andy Panayi, who’s a professor of music lecturing at various academies and conservatoires conversant with “all the flues and all the saxophones” and who’s also played with many of the aforementioned faces as well as legends including Hubbard himself, Billy Cobham, Scott Hamilton and Abdullah Ibrahim/Dollar Brand.

Line-up:

Chris Coull - trumpet

Andy Panayi - saxophones and flute

Pete Whittaker - organ

Joe Edwards - drums

Thursday 7:30pm, 26 March 2026, Comrades Club, Epsom

Tomorrow's New Quartet

Tomorrow's New Quartet are a London-based band compromising some of the UK's young jazz stars, namely sax player Tom Smith, pianist Sam Watts, electric bass-player Flo Moore and compositional drive behind the band drummer Rod Oughton. Their debut album "All Together, Now!" was released on Ubuntu in 2022, and was given the “Editor's Choice” review in Jazzwise Magazine. They have toured all over the UK and Ireland, performed the Love Supreme Festival, and got their music onto BBC Radio 3, Jazz FM and London Jazz Radio and streamed over a million times across the streaming platforms. TNQ is one of a number of projects of Oughton’s, who also plays side man to a number of exciting acts including saxophonist Tom Ridout, latin jazz group the Mañana Collective and a vocalist who the EJC crowd are familiar with, Ineza.

Line-up:

Tom Smith – saxophone

Mike De Souza - Guitar

Flo Moore – bass

Rod Oughton – drums

7:30 – 10pm Thursday 26 February 2026

Mario Bukana

SOLD OUT

London-based guitarist, singer, composer and band-leader Mario Bakuna is a driving force on the home and international scene taking Brazilian jazz to audiences as far afield as Egypt, Madagascar, Canada and Azerbaijan, while closer to his adopted home Mario has played many of the UK venues that count, including the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scott's and the Jazz Cafe, as well as jazz clubs and festivals around Europe. In his home town of Sao Paulo, Mario Bakuna studied with prominent musicians including Roberto Bomilcar, the pianist who played with Frank Sinatra during his visit to Brazil, and between touring extensively, Mario has recorded two albums: 'Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia' and 'Brazilian Landscapes'. Expect a rich night of Afro-Brazilian jazz, samba, bossa nova and post-bossa nova.

Mario Bakuna – acoustic guitar & vocals

Davide Mantovani – bass

Duncan Eagles – saxophone

Uccio Gaeta – drums

7:30 – 10pm Thursday 22 January 2026

Simon Spillett Quartet

SOLD OUT

As one of the truly establishment voices in British jazz as a leading musician and respected commentator, 2026 will see Simon Spillett celebrating his 30th year in the business – so we’re lucky he’ll visit us for our opening gig of the new year. Inspired by the classic Brit-bop of the 1950s and ‘60s, Spillett is a multi-award-winning tenor saxophonist and band leader, of both his own big band and quartet, but he is also a man of letters, as music journalist, essayist and author (penning a major biography of British sax legend Tubby Hayes), as well as face and voice on TV, radio and various jazz podcasts. Expect a swinging selection of bebop, hard bop and post-bop, and hopefully some shared stories and experience. Simon will be joined by his quartet featuring bassist Alec Dankworth, Johnny and Cleo’s son.

Line-up:

Simon Spillett - tenor sax

Pete Billington - piano

Alec Dankworth - bass

Pete Cater - drums

6:00pm - 8.30pm Saturday 20th December 2025

Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road

Freedom Pulse

Freedom Pulse is a London-based brass ensemble formed in the summer of 2022. The group is made up of six professional Ukrainian musicians with academic training and experience playing in different orchestras and bands around the world.

In the beginning they mainly performed at charity events in support of Ukraine, and since then the band has continued to grow. Their music mixes Ukrainian and British influences, and their repertoire includes elements of classical, jazz, pop and folk. They play their own brass arrangements of well-known songs and are also working on original material.

They've performed with Gavin Greenaway, played at festivals in Richmond, took part in the 2025 Kingston Festival, and regularly perform in Soho pubs, including The Spice of Life.

Some of the songs they plan to play include: Funky Town, I Feel Good, Danza (Lucky Chops), Bad Guy (Billie Eilish), Jingle Bell Rock.

Come and enjoy a festive evening with food an soft drinks. A leaving collection supports these wonderful Ukrainian musicians

MATT HOLBORN QUARTET

7:30pm, 27 November 2025, Comrades Club, Epsom

Join Matt Holborn's quartet in their celebration of jazz violin pioneer Stuff Smith with selections from Smith's repertoire and new music inspired by his legacy. While less famous now than Stephane Grapelli, Stuff Smith was one of the foremost violinists of the swing era. Matt Holborn is one of the leading jazz violinists in the UK, being a founding member of the London Django Collective who has played in musical comedian Bill Bailey's touring band and written the book Enclosure Studies for Jazz Violin. Matt will be very welcome back to the club, having played for us back in 2022 when the London Django Collective came to Epsom.

Full line-up:

Matt Holborn - violin

Fraser Urquhart - piano

Simon Read - bass

Joe Dessauer - drums

BLACKHAWK QUINTET

7:30pm, 23 October 2025, Comrades Club, Epsom

This will be a night of “cool jazz” in tribute to one of the greats of the West Coast scene of the 1950s - Shelly Manne. An extraordinary and unique artist who has left an immense legacy of collaborations and recordings. A master musician who has enriched the lexicon of jazz percussion with virtuosic alacrity. Shelly Manne: band leader, Contemporary Jazz record label house musician, studio orchestra drummer for countless films and television and jazz club owner.

This project celebrates his Quintet and their particular contribution to the Manne canon, inspired by a clutch of golden performances, captured live at the Blackhawk Jazz club in San Francisco between September 22-24,1959.

Tonight’s band have been hand-picked for the way they connect with and are inspired by their corresponding original artists. They do though aim to express their own originality and collective inspiration with the Manne Blackhawk quintet as their DNA framework.

Full line-up:

Jim Davison - Trumpet

Mark Crooks - Tenor Saxophone

Leon Greening - Piano

Jeremy Brown - Double Bass

Matt Skelton - Drums

ANDY DAVIES

7:30pm, 25 September 2025, Comrades Club, Epsom

Award-winning Welsh trumpeter, composer, writer, comedian and actor (no less) Andy Davies makes a very welcome return to the club, after last playing for us in Epsom in 2023. Andy has hosted the famous Wednesday-night Upstairs Jam Session at Ronnie Scott's for getting on for a decade and a half, is a resident musician at Alfie's in Soho, has recorded two of his own albums and played Chet Baker in the play "Speedball". As sideman, Andy has performed and recorded with the likes of Ian Shaw, Tony Kofi, Guy Barker's big band, the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars and Nigel Kennedy, and his international appearances include a tour of Japan that culminated in a sold-out show at the Tokyo Opera House. Enjoy bebop and hard bop next to some cooler sounds in a quartet including Epsom's own Nigel Price on guitar.

Full line-up:

Andy Davies - trumpet

Nigel Price - guitar

Mirko Scarcia - bass

Jamie Murray - drums

26 June ATLANTICUS

A transatlantic musical partnership bringing together Brighton-based British band-mates Terry Seabrook (organ), Jack Kendon (trumpet) and Milo Fell (drums) with American saxophonist Peter Fraize. Drawing on the traditions of the great Hammond organ groups, ATLANTICUS's groove-based sound is a modern fusion taking in blues, hard bop, modal jazz, boogaloo and Afro-cuban rhythms.

Line-up:

Terry Seabrook - organ

Peter Fraize - saxophone

Jack Kendon - trumpet

Milo Fell - drums

22 May Karen Sharp and Nigel Price

A quartet featuring two very established figures on the UK scene: Karen Sharp who plays both tenor and baritone saxophone, and of course our own Nigel Price on guitar. Karen has won a number of British jazz awards for best tenor saxophonist and has played with some of the greats, including Scott Hamilton, Humphrey Lyttelton Alan Barnes and Johnny and Jacqui Dankworth.

Line-up:

Karen Sharp - tenor (and possibly baritone) saxophone

Nigel Price - guitar

Julian Bury - double bass

Theo Hayhurst - drums

24 April - Sam Braysher Quartet feat. Annie Majin.

Annie Majin is a fresh new talent active on the jazz club circuit who recently made her debut on the West End stage. Together with celebrated alto saxophonist Sam Braysher, Annie will be presenting classic and lesser known items from the American songbook and jazz canon, including compositions by the likes of George Gershwin, Rodgers & Hammerstein and Harold Arlen, as well as songs from Sam's latest album That’s Him: The Music of Kurt Weill, which got airplay on Radio 3 and Jazz FM. Annie, Sam and the band recently presented their Kurt Weill project in London's Ladbroke Hall.

Line-up:

Annie Majin - vocals

Sam Braysher - alto saxophone

Kate Williams - piano

Tom Farmer - double bass

27 March - Sharp Little Bones with Tony Kofi (sax) - quartet with piano, bass and drums

We're talking invigorating modern post-bop. By this gig, there will have been a full three shows without any sax! Tony Kofi has won both BBC Jazz and Parliamentary Jazz awards and been nominated for a MOBO, and he and the band played a sold-out London Jazz Festival show last year, so it should be a good reintroduction to the instrument.

27 February 2025- Coloriage featuring Mike Guy (accordion) and Harry Diplock (guitar) - in quartet with bass and drums

Exploring the legacy of Richard Galliano, this'll be a night of Argentine tango, French musette and gypsy jazz with music by the likes of Astor Piazzolla and Django Reinhardt, as well as Galliano himself. We haven't had an accordion-led group since L'Esprit du Jazz in January 2023, so it'll be a nice change, and we know Diplock has fine pedigree.

23 January 2025- Steve Fishwick (trumpet) and Leon Greening (piano) present SoulTime! - in quartet with bass and drums

The project celebrates the music of Bobby Timmons: pianist, composer and sideman with the likes of Art Blakey, Chet Baker and Cannonball Adderly, as well as a significant recording artist as a front-man. We haven't had a trumpeter in quite a while and Fishwick's one of the best in the country while for my money Greening, who came down with Alan Barnes, is the best pianist we've had play at the club, so excited to see him back.

Thursday, 27/06/24

ALLISON NEALE: AN EVENING OF WEST COAST JAZZ

American-born altoist Allison Neale’s beautifully-crafted lines evoke the spirit of Paul Desmond and Art Pepper, with whom she has a particular affinity. For this special project, Neale and guitarist Colin Oxley recreate the magical pairing of Paul Desmond (best known for his long-standing association with Dave Brubeck) and Jim Hall (guitarist with Sonny Rollins). Drawing from these influences, they explore their own unique musical partnership while staying true to the nature of the original recordings, beautiful in their simplicity and elegance. A strong advocate of the melodic West Coast style, Allison has performed alongside leading international artists such as Adelaide Hall and Bud Shank, US tenorist Scott Hamilton, and more recently, in collaboration with New York guitarist Peter Bernstein, who appears on her critically acclaimed new CD ‘Quietly There’.

Thursday, 25/04/24

Alan Barnes, Robin Aspland, Jeremy Brown & Steve Brown

Alan Barnes on sax virtually needs no introduction, he’s been top of the tree for decades. As well as being a key figure in the history of UK jazz having recorded and worked with the likes of Stan Tracey, Kenny Baker, Mike Westbrook, Van Morrison etc etc he has won more awards than you can count on your fingers and toes! He’s also a very funny chap indeed.

Robin Aspland on keys is one of the finest pianists ever to herald from these islands. Yes, he’s that good. As well as the thousands of concerts with the ‘who’s who’ of the jazz scene, he’s also the number 1 call for the BBC Big Band.

Steve Brown is on drums. There are a select few people who stay clear of social media yet are known throughout the scene. Steve has been the first call for visiting US artists for decades and continues to be hugely popular with his infectious smile, magnificent playing and encyclopaedic knowledge of the music.

And last but by no means least we have Jeremy Brown on double bass. Jeremy is a professor of jazz at the Royal Academy of Music. He has also worked with a list of jazz stars as long as your arm, including Peter King, Julian Joseph, Art Farmer, Brad Mehldau and anyone who’s anyone here in the UK.

Tuesday 13th June 2023

NIGEL PRICE ORGAN TRIO

Also a longtime Epsom resident, Nigel is a highly skilled guitarist as well as an accomplished composer whose swinging bebop approach combined with flawless control is a delight to hear. He has played on more than 50 albums, spent ten years with acid jazz outfit the Filthy Six, was a member of James Taylor’s jazz/funk band for 3 years and has played at Ronnie Scott’s over 600 times.

As leader, he has recorded 10 albums, including six with his own Organ Trio which received the Parliamentary Jazz Award for 'Best Jazz Ensemble' and the British Jazz Award for 'Best Small Group'.

Sharing the stage with Nigel were his highly-regarded A-list rhythm section of Ross Stanley (Hammond Organ) and Joel Barford (Drums).

Tuesday 9TH MAY 2023

NEIL ANGILLEY TRIO

Pianist & Composer Neil "has long been one the UK's best-kept secrets in the Jazz world", declared Blues & Soul Magazine.

Completing his Trio were Davide Mantovani (Babba Maal, Jim Mullen, Andy Sheppard) on Bass and Davide Giovannini (Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood) on Drums.

Their live show was spellbinding, not only impressing you with their instrumental virtuosity but also 3 part vocal harmony which adds a unique dimension to the sound only created by this Trio. They brought tantalisingly infectious rhythms from Brazil and Cuba to the audience. They have released 5 albums: ‘Havana Club’, ‘Chango’, ‘The Lake District’, ‘Yambou’, and ‘Live At The 606 Club’.

They work regularly in the London Jazz scene and across the U.K. performing at Ronnie Scott's, The Stables, and 606 Club. During a recent tour in Italy they appeared at 'Trieste Loves Jazz' International Jazz Festival.

Tuesday 21ST MARCH 2023

Emma Rawicz

SATURDAY 11TH MARCH 2023

NIGEL PRICE, LAURA KLAIN, MIKELE MONTOLLI, FRODE KJEKSTAD

Nigel Price sent out an SOS on Twitter: "Hey, does anyone need a top flight jazz band on 11/03? The planets have aligned to have a couple of really special musicians in the UK that night and they're both up for playing a gig! I have an unexpected night off too. Could be London or somewhere close... Do message me. Ta."

We checked that the Oaks Room was available, and then set to work ... we needed to design artwork, get a poster printed and installed on the High Street, make tickets available for sale and then sell 70 tickets, check that our contact could supply the necessary lighting and audio equipment ... oh, and Nigel still needed to find a bassist! All within 12 days. But we did. And what a blast this special Saturday evening gig was!

The planets had aligned furthermore, providing us with the very same rhythm section that kicked everything off for us in the Oaks Room in June 2022 - Italian drumming sensation Laura Klain was on another short visit to the U.K., and double bass virtuoso Mikele Montolli was also drafted in to make a return visit to Epsom (the latter fresh from a recent trip to Tokyo, as well as arriving straight from an afternoon gig in London).

Celebrated Norwegian guitarist Frode Kjekstad was a delight and such warm company with engaging conversation - not to mention an absolute demon on the guitar. He and Nigel curated a wonderful setlist for the audience, taking us on a journey through standards like "Moon Song", "Night And Day" and "Body And Soul" as well as the Wes Montgomery classics of "Road Song" and "Jingles".

But possibly the pinnacle of the concert came from hearing Frode's original compositions come to life. "Brooklyn Bound" and "A Piece Of The Apple" also gave us some the strongest solos from the guitar duo. Nigel's solo during their performance of Eddie Harris' "Cold Duck Time" was a personal highlight too.

During our conversation in the interval Frode delighted in telling me that his own Trio back in Norway are "banging". Did that translate perfectly? Perhaps we'll have to encourage them to come play at Epsom Jazz Club sometime to find out..

TUESDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2023

EMMA SMITH

Emma Smith's "star is on the ascendant".

A bold self-penned quote within her biography, a lyric from the opening track "I Don't Care" of her album "Meshuga Baby", and also just a plain fact.

She has an admirably high level of ambition, a thoroughly natural and charming stage presence, and also adores our precious jazz music.

So perhaps it should not have surprised us when Emma replied to our invitation with "I would absolutely love to bring what I do down to Epsom! Let's talk dates!".

It being pianist Jamie Safir's second visit eased some of our nerves, but this was always going to be a special night. All four of these performers are phenomenally talented and hugely in demand but the capacity audience in attendance were fully aware as they enthusiastically showed appreciation to the Quartet for taking the time to visit their hometown.

A wonderful rendition of George & Ira Gershwin's "But Not For Me" opened the show, swiftly followed by characterful performances of "I Don't Care" and "Makin' Whoopee". This evening there were no run-of-the-mill numbers, everything was marvellously and emotively personal.

The penultimate song of the first set is best described by Nigel Price, who was in attendance: "She did 'There's No Business Like Show Business'. Down tempo, poignant and with a preamble about the bullshit they tried to feed us about artists 'retraining' in IT etc. Just brilliant."

Signed copies of her Vinyl were snapped up during the interval before launching into the second set with "Too Close For Comfort". A Smith/Safir original composition also sparkled in this half; "Sit On My Knee And Tell Me That You Love Me" can't help but raise a smile everywhere it's performed.

Emma confidently commanded the stage throughout the evening with her powerful vocals, but also generously afforded her loyal band of Jamie Safir, Conor Chaplin & Luke Tomlinson numerous solo opportunities.

Just a few weeks later Emma was invited to perform with Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra at their two London shows (Ronnie Scott's & Royal Festival Hall). We wish her hearty congratulations, continued success in all that she sets out to accomplish, and eternal gratitude for accepting our invitation.

TUESDAY 17th january 2023

L'Esprit du Jazz

"Spring comes early for Epsom & Ewell jazz fans" was our marketing strapline. Just as the freezing Winter temperatures returned we launched into our rather preemptively titled Spring programme of concerts!

But not to worry, the venue's heating was on and The Oaks Room was full to capacity. We were thrilled to commence the New Year with a Sold Out performance. Word had spread and the exciting L'Esprit du Jazz quartet had duly enticed locals and other live music enthusiasts out of their cosy homes and into Epsom's newest Live Music forum.

Led by highly respected accordionist Karen Street, L'Esprit du Jazz explores French Musette, the music of Brazil, the world of Tango alongside original compositions and favourite jazz standards. Add into the equation that bassist Charlie Pyne is also their vocalist on a number of tunes, and this foursome were incredibly scintillating to listen to.

Beautiful versions of classics "The Way You Look Tonight", "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top" and "East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)" were intermingled with original compositions by guitarist Sam Dunn and also by Karen Street herself.

The opening set's finale, however, brought drummer Katie Patterson to the fore. The Canadian-born musician teased the audience at first with a two-minute solo introduction to "Dulzura". Originally composed by Clare Fischer this quartet's arrangement was wonderful, permitting moments of pure melodic bliss as well as injections of virtuosic improvisation.

Tuesday 18th October 2022

"If you see my mother", the band exclaimed.

I tell a lie. They rather impeccably performed Sidney Bechet's "Si tu vois ma mère"!

London Django Collective (LDC) charmed the capacity audience at Epsom Jazz Club sweeping us all along with their infectious enthusiasm for Gypsy Jazz, playing fabulous versions of Django Reinhardt compositions including "Flèche d'or" and "Nuages" alongside the band's own music.

Yes, this Quartet don't just perform standards from the early 20th century, they write their own tunes within this genre as well. LDC exquisitely delivered the captivating "Marrakech" and "Samoreau", composed by guitarists Kourosh Kanani and Harry Diplock respectively.

Violinist Matt Holborn solidly commanded The Oaks Room venue, both on his instrument and on the microphone between tracks. And the audience were kept waiting until the very last track ("Billets doux") for a tantalising solo from bassist Pete Thomas.

An incredible foursome, and such accomplished ambassadors for this well-loved style of Jazz.

Tuesday 20th September 2022

Just 71 minutes.

That's how long it took British pianist, composer and bandleader, Gabriel Latchin to respond with an enthusiastic "Yes!" after an email invitation was despatched to him back in the summer.

What Epsom Jazz Club didn't know at the time was that he and his family now lived in Scotland. Oh, how's that going to work, then?

It would be fine, as merely two days before the intended September date Gabriel already had plans to be in the South of England to perform at the Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend as part of jazz vibraphone player Nat Steele's Portrait Of The Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ).

Phew! Turned out nicely.

The ever-growing Epsom Jazz Club audience were thrilled with the booking. The Trio performed wonderfully varied sets featuring unique versions of songs by Bossa Nova pioneer João Gilberto, a beautiful reworking of "They All Laughed" by the inimitable Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong, and Latchin's own composition "Carlora" (a dedication to his parents).

American jazz bassist Christian McBride is quoted as saying "Gabriel is an excellent musician and one hell of a nice guy". No-one could possibly argue with that.

He's made a name for himself as one of the UK’s finest musicians, known for his effortlessly swinging feel, deep repertoire and compelling performances, and Epsom's Tuesday night crowd lapped the three musicians up.

Pianist Gabriel Latchin was accompanied on stage by the rock-solid Jeremy Brown on double bass and long-standing collaborator Josh Morrison on drums. A truly wonderful Jazz Trio and understandably a number of the audience were keen to purchase and take home a personalised CD.

Gabriel's latest album "Viewpoint" was released in April 2023, entirely comprised of original compositions. A fabulous fourth album from his Trio for us to now play on rotation alongside the first three "Introducing", "The Moon And I" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas".

Thursday 7th July 2022

Sandwiched between weekend Festival performances to sizeable crowds in Harrogate and Swanage, Jo Harrop delighted Epsom Jazz Club's modest audience by agreeing to taking to the stage for a sublime midweek concert.

Wonderfully accompanied by local jazz guitarist Nigel Price, Dave Chamberlain on double bass, and Matt Home on drums, Jo effortlessly commanded the room with songs from Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and more.

After moving to London from her home city of Durham, Jo quickly established herself as one of the most unmistakable voices in British jazz, performing everywhere from Ronnie Scott’s to the Royal Albert Hall. Epsom Jazz Club is still in its infancy having only been launched in 2022, and was elated to welcome Jo in the midst of her busy touring schedule.

2nd June 2022 Jubilee Night

Vasilis Xenopoulos is considered to be one of the most accomplished Greek contemporary musicians of his generation and celebrated tenor sax.

Accompanied by Nigel Price, the UK's top jazz guitarist, Mikele Montolli on double bass, with Laura Klain on drums completing this fine modern quartet.

... cracking evening had by all ...

"The quality of the musicianship was truly magnificent and the evening was I felt a huge success."

... great crowd - great atmosphere and great music ...

"Old Folks" - full performance from the night (more on our Facebook page)

... celebrated Jubilee Night with many songs composed in 1952 ...

"We are definitely interested in the next event and will certainly let our friends know about it. Keep up the good work."

See you 7th July!

Thursday 17th February 2022

Nigel Price and Giorgio Serci played to a sell out audience at the Epsom Club on 17th February 2022. The audience was wowed but not cowed after coming out from months of lockdown life.

True professionals. A privilege to see and hear.

NIGEL PRICE

Over a career spanning more than 25 years, award winning jazz guitarist Nigel Price has become widely acknowledged as one of the hardest working musicians in the business. ................... READ MORE

The Epsom Club, Church Street, Epsom

Thursday 17th February 7.30pm

Giorgio Serci is an award winner guitarist, composer, arranger and lecturer. He has recorded, performed and supported Jools Holland, Shirley Bassey, Basia, David Garrett .....READ MORE

GIORGIO SERCI

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