Jazz: Tom Thorp’s Ilumetris

Chicken Shed

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,...

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Jazz: Ray D’Inverno’s Quintessential Groove

Chicken Shed

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...

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Jazz: Joe Bradford – Tribute to JJ Johnson

Chicken Shed

Joe Bradford assembles a quintet of some of Bristol's finest players to pay homage to JJ Johnson, the most influential jazz trombonist in history. Expect high tempo bebop, weaving melodies,...

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Music: Tough Tenors with Ben and Dan

Chicken Shed

The tradition of two tenor saxes slugging it out in a creative and non-confrontational way is a long one in jazz, with the legendary albums by Johnny Griffin and Eddie...

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Music: Manuals of Fire meet Andy Hague

Chicken Shed

Manuals of Fire is an organ trio fronted by John-Paul Gard who have for a number of years played a monthly Sunday residency at The Old Fish Market. Similar to...

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Music: Monk Tribute – Craig Crofton/Martin Jenkins

Chicken Shed

Bristol saxophonist Craig Crofton and pianist Martin Jenkins team up to host a night dedicated to the legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk. For most jazz lovers Monk’s music...

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Music: Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty

Chicken Shed

Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty invites you to experience a world where sound knows no limits. With a genre-fluid approach that blends spacey atmospheres, head-bobbing grooves, and immersive soundscapes, this ground-breaking...

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Music: Denny Ilett All-Stars

Chicken Shed

Guitarist Denny Ilett is well-known as the founder of the Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival and is one of the few musicians around who can play convincingly in almost any...

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Music: The Text Messengers Play The Messengers

Hen & Chicken Studio

Trumpeter Andy Hague has been presenting occasional sextet gigs under the Text Messengers name for a number of years, but the nod to Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers has more been...

Music: Adrian Cox Trio ft.LIVE Illustration by Con McHugh

Hen & Chicken Studio

Adrian Cox Trio | Makin' Runs | SPECIAL ft. Live Illustration with Con Mchugh In association with the Bristol Jazz Festival "Makin' Runs," the latest project by internationally acclaimed clarinetist...

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