Jazz

Sixways is an ensemble made up of some of the most exciting up-and-coming musicians in Birmingham put together by saxophonist Ben Partridge. A few years back Ben won the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Mike Gibbs Award for composition and arranging, and he provides all the music for the band. Sixways incorporates elements of small and large...

Spring 2024 saw the Dave Jones Quintet touring to mark the occasion of Dave's 60th birthday, performing a mixed programme of Dave's original compositions alongside those of Kenny Garrett. The tour included a return visit to London's Pizza Express Soho, where the band had recorded their live album back in 2023. Other performances have included...

Internationally award-winning saxophonist/composer Tom Thorp presents his exciting new quintet – ILUMETRIS. They join us in the first part of their UK/European tour, with the release of new album Here, There be Monsters… Thorp’s music blends melodic lyricism with complex texture and exploratory improvisations. Freely dipping into an eclectic plethora of genres for its inspiration,...

We're pleased to welcome back veteran pianist Ray D’Inverno who last visited in March 2023. 2023 was a milestone year for Ray as he reached 80 years of age, and celebrated his birthday with a sell-out gala concert at Southampton's Turner Sims concert hall featuring Quintessential Groove with special guests including his son Mark D'Inverno and...