What’s On at the Jazz Club in the Jazz Cave
Ben Holder’s Christmas Cracker
Wednesday 17th December
Tickets - £24.00 inc VAT
7.30pm start (doors open 7.00pm)
Hypersonic violinist Ben Holder returns with a very merry look at classic festive tunes. Quite possibly the most exciting jazz violinist around, Ben’s high tempos, sharp articulation and almost acrobatic stage presence produce extraordinary performances wherever he goes. Catch this very special show also featuring the talents of Jez Cook (guitars), Paul Jefferies (upright bass) and Nick Millward (drums).
Becki Biggins Band
Wednesday 21st January
Tickets - £24.00 inc VAT
7.30pm start (doors open 7.00pm)
At the tender age of 12, Becki began her meteoric rise to musical success when her school music head recognised her talent and entered her for performances at festivals in USA and the UK. Soon after she won the Daily Telegraph Young Jazz Musician Competition and The National Festival of Music for Youth Competition Award. Since then she has collaborated with numerous producers giving her #1 US Smooth Jazz Chart success. Becki’s latest material, produced by Matt Butler (whose credits include Paul McCartney and Steve Harley), blends her influences (Carole King, Carly Simon, and Karen Carpenter) with honest tales of love, loss, and emotion. The result is timeless, lyrical songwriting that connects deeply with audiences and showcases her warmth, wit, and distinctive voice. Se’ll be presenting a show that combines some of her own lyrical compositions with Great American Songbook Jazz Classics. The band includes pianist Alex Steele, bassist Paul Jefferies and drummer Andy Tween.
Andy Hooley’s 'Hot-Club' Band
Wednesday 18th February
Tickets - £24.00 inc VAT
7.30pm start (doors open 7.00pm)
Like your jazz imbued with a distinctly 1930’s swing feel? Then this is for you…. For several years in the RAF, Andy Hooley held the chair of 'principal clarinettist' for the RAF’s central band - he went on to become principal saxophonist with the world renowned Squadronaires. Since joining ‘Civvy Street’ Andy has continued to impress with performances with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, The London Swing Orchestra, Will Young, Russell Watson and many other stars of the jazz, pop and rock worlds. He’ll be putting together an exciting show for us celebrating the great 1930s/40s swing era combined with Hot-Club favourites. This will be a brilliantly melodic and of course swinging show with Andy leading a crack band including gypsy jazz specialist guitarists Jez Cook and Andy Bowen plus bassist Paul Jefferies.
Dave Keech Band
Wednesday 18th March
Tickets - £24.00 inc VAT
7.30pm start (doors open 7.00pm)
Dave Keech started playing Trombone at the age of 12 and by 18 he was already a firm fixture in and around the midlands as an in-demand player. After studies at the Royal College of Art, Dave took up residence in the jazz melting pot of London, becoming one of the mainstays of Ray Gelato’s renowned 'giants’ band and guesting with a who’s-who of top ensembles during the 80’s and 90’s. He now splits his time between Japan and UK teaching and performing in both territories and heading back to the UK for special shows. He believes and proves that the trombone is a versatile and ever evolving voice in jazz and contemporary music. Dave’s rhythm section will be announced closer to the event but will include piano, double bass and drums.