September - December 2024
Every Wednesday unless indicated otherwise.
£5 minimum donation unless indicated otherwise.
Doors open 7.45, music starts at 8.15 (8.00 when there’s a support
band).
Students pay half price.
September 04
Jon Taylor +MG4
Jon’s combination of rooting tenor sax, funky flute and laid back
vocals always hits the spot.
September 11
Jamie Taylor +MG3
Long-time friend of Scarborough Jazz and one of the UK’s most respected
guitarists, Jamie is an engaging performer in the jazz tradition whose
playing has been heard at a long list of clubs and festivals.
September 18
Ricardo Alvarez Quartet
Chilean saxophonist Ricardo Alvarez returns to Scarborough after an absence
of six years. Having wowed the audience with his debut at the club in
2018, Ricardo returned to Chile after completing a PhD in music at York.
Now he’s in Yorkshire to present a series of concerts including
recent compositions from his new album "Bar Ingles". With Ricardo
on tenor sax are Jiannis Pavlidis (guitar), Emlyn Vaughan (bass) &
John Settle (drums).
September 25
Alan Barnes & Bruce Adams +MG3
It’s Scarborough Jazz Festival Week and this double headliner of
saxophone and trumpet from two of the UKs most highly respected musicians
should whet the appetite for the weekend to come. £10 on the door.
September 26
Festival Special: Stuart Garside & Alan Barnes +MG4
Stuart’s vocals, trombone and wide repertoire of music have become
a popular regular feature at Scarborough Jazz. Tonight we add saxophonist
and festival compere, Alan Barnes, to the mix for a Thursday night festival
special. £10 on the door.
October 02
Jascha Bingham Trio & friends
Fresh from winning the Bucharest International Jazz Competition, we’re
delighted to welcome Jascha and his fellow Leeds Conservatoire students
back to Scarborough Jazz to play their first solo headline spot.
October 09
Nicola Farnon Trio
We’re delighted to welcome back Nicola Farnon after too long an
absence. Nicola is widely recognized as one of the UK's classiest jazz
and swing singers and double bassists, able to captivate an audience.
‘A remarkable performer on stage, a fine singer and an outstandingly
swinging and propulsive bass player with an outgoing personality to match.’
(Humphrey Lyttleton). With Nicola are Richard Wetherall (piano) and Phil
Johnson (drums). £10 (Advance tickets available).
October October 16
Jemima Whyte + MG4
Jemima’s exciting alto saxophone playing last graced the club with
local groove-based jazzers AC3. Tonight she brings her own selection of
music and we’ve bolstered the house band expecting plenty of driving
funk and fiery improvisation.
October 23
Philip Clouts Quartet
The dancing exuberance of South African Township music, the convivial
groove of gospel-influenced soul jazz, the joyful sway of Cuban rhythms
and the bluesy melodies of middle eastern praise songs come together in
pianist Philip Clouts’ superbly accomplished quartet. Their new
CD Umoya captures this wide-ranging music superbly and Clouts (piano),
Samuel Eagles (saxophone), Tim Fairhall (bass) and Ted Carrasco (drums)
bring it alive with tremendous imagination, vim and vigour. £10
(Advance tickets available).
October 30
Firebird Quartet
It’s a great season for welcoming back bands after long absences.
Firebird were last with us in 2018 and they haven’t changed, just
got even better. With Ian Chalk on Trumpet, Martin Longhawn on piano,
John Marley on bass and Tim Carter on drums.
November 06
John Settle +MG3
John is the first vibraphonist to become a regular guest soloist at the
club and we’re delighted to have him back for some more swinging
bossa and bebop.
November 13
Assembly Trio
Emerging from the Sheffield jazz and improvised scene, Assembly Trio's
music is rooted in contemporary jazz, interactive and vibrant but also
contemplative. Expect spaciousness, exploration and memorable melodies,
with plenty of unexpected twists to keep you guessing what comes next.
Alex Bishop (guitar), Ben Evans (bass) and Will Shaw (drums).
November 20
Stuart MacDonald +MG4
Saxophonist Stuart has been a welcome visitor over many years to Scarborough
Jazz often bringing something new from the wide context of gigs across
the region, be it rediscovered standards or more recently, explorations
of ‘groove’ jazz by the likes of Cannonball Adderley.
November 27
The Project
Making a return visit to Scarborough Jazz, this Leeds-based collaboration
of musical explorers combine searching lyricsm with technical virtuosity
and a desire to communicate. They greatly impressed on their first visit
and we’re excited to share in the evolution of their music. Sam
Ehret-Pickett (trumpet, flugelhorn), Joe Boyes (piano), Panos Kotsiopoulos
(bass guitar), and Joshua Smout (drums).
December 04
Julia Wray + MG4
Well known across the area for playing in a multitude of musical contexts,
here is opportunity to hear saxophonist Julia stretch out on her choice
of jazz numbers including familiar songs and classic 1970s instrumentals
by the likes of Grover Washington Jnr and Spyro Gyra,.
December 11
John Etheridge Trio North
John Etheridge is one of Britain’s finest guitarists with awesome
technique and an extraordinary diversity of playing experience, having
worked with, amongst others, Soft Machine, Yehudi Menuhin, Andy Summers,
Stephane Grappelli, John Williams and Pat Metheny. The Trio, with Ben
Crosland (bass) and Caroline Boaden (drums), began touring the North in
1999 and its annual tours have become something of an institution. £10
(Advance tickets available)
December 18
Christmas Party with Stony Jazz
What could be better for our Christmas Party than our very own Stony Jazz
with Rich Adams on vocals and guitar, Ben Beattie on sax, Mark on keyboards,
Bob on bass, Tom on drums and Adrian on congas. Expect all your favourite
swing and jazzy pop classics, plus maybe a festive tune or two. £10
on the door (including food).
‘New Jazz Generation’ support acts will be announced via social media.
