Events

Loughborough Jazz 2024-2025

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 2nd October 2024
7.0pm-9.0pm

Julian Stringle, clarinet and saxes
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Julian plays Clarinet, Alto & Tenor Saxes and Sings - but the Clarinet is his passion and he is now recognised as the most stylish performer on the instrument in Europe.
He was voted 'Best Clarinettist' at the British Jazz Awards 2006 and 2007.

His major influences have been Artie Shaw, Peanuts Hucko, Buddy De Franco, Eddie Daniels, Oscar Peterson - and Delius!

Julian’s highly melodic music and unique sound reaches the younger audience while his soul, original writing and phenomenal technique on his instrument excites the jazz aficionados.

"The best clarinettist to emerge in British jazz for decades" - Sir John Dankworth.

Craig Milverton is firmly established as one of Britain’s Top Jazz Pianists.

"A master of whatever he chooses to perform", Humphrey Lyttleton,

"An extravagantly gifted pianist with an unrivalled sense of swing" Jazz CD of the Month, Dave Gelly, The Observer.

"The best pianist to come along in Britain in the last 2 decades, and the nearest to the great Oscar Peterson" Digby Fairweather.

Just three of the quotes extolling Craig's jazz talent. This has been recognised by winning the Jazz Piano Category of The British Jazz Awards in 2010.

www.craigmilverton.co.uk

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 6th November 2024
7.0pm-9.0pm

Amy Roberts, sax/flute/clarinet
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Flautist, clarinettist and saxophonist, Amy Roberts is a multi award winning musician. She has been frequently celebrated in the British Jazz Awards, winning 'Rising Star' in 2009 and 2011 and topping the 'Miscellaneous' category for her flute playing in 2015. She was the first female musician to join Chris Barber's band and toured with him throughout Europe for four years. Other tours include the Pasadena Orchestra, the Syd Lawrence Orchestra, The New Squadronaires and Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra.

Her theatre work includes 'Magic of Motown', 'Guys and Dolls', and 'Singing in the Rain'. She has played at many top venues such as Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express, 100 Club and the Royal Festival Hall as well as lots of high profile jazz festivals including the world famous Montreux Jazz Festival. Amy has also played on many Saga Cruises with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra.
Artists she has performed with include Clare Teal, Earl Jackson and John Helliwell.
We are delighted to welcome Amy for her first visit to Loughborough Jazz!

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 4th December 2024
7.0pm-9.0pm

Bruce Adams, trumpet and flugelhorn
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

BRUCE ADAMS (Trumpet and Flugelhorn):
Not only is Bruce one the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion. A band-room with the Glaswegian Mr. Adams present is a happy and riotous place. His stream of jokes, anecdotes, and hilarious observations reflect an early immersion in show-biz, and a keen eye and ear for the many quirks of human nature.
He cut his musical teeth on solid commercial work – on cruise liners, in dance halls, music halls, and even worked in support of comedy legends like, Tony Hancock and Freddie Starr. He has been a regular jazz poll-winner and with his spectacular range and power on the instrument is always in demand.
Bruce has often worked as a special guest soloist with both the Scottish Radio Orchestra and the BBC Big Band. Bruce’s long-running musical partnership with saxophonist Alan Barnes has produced many plaudits and acclaimed recordings.

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 5th February 2025
7.0pm-9.0pm

Alex Garnett, tenor sax
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Alex Garnett has been one of the leading saxophonists in the uk and Europe for over two decades. A versatile musician and first call sideman, he has enjoyed success as both jazz artist, composer and arranger, and in demand session, studio and commercial saxophonist, having racked up countless recording credits along the way.

He has appeared in venues such as Blue Note, Birdland and Montreux; he has performed with a wide variety of artists including Sir John Dankworth, Wynton Marsalis, Humphrey Littleton, Van Morrison and The Rolling Stones.
As of late, Alex can be seen at his weekly late night residency at Ronnie Scotts.
We are delighted to welcome him for his first visit to Loughborough Jazz.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 5th March 2025
7.0pm-9.0pm

Ben Milverton, guitar
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Our special guest for March is guitarist, Ben Milverton. Ben is the son of our wonderful house pianist, Craig Milverton.
He is already an experienced gigging musician appearing many times with Craig at clubs and jazz festivals including Teignmouth, Pershore, Bude and Beaminster.
His astonishing technique and ability has been praised by guitar greats, Nigel Price and Dominic Ashworth, who have both performed at Loughborough Jazz.
In the words of Craig...
'He's a much better musician than me.....!'.
We think it's about time you heard him.....

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 2nd April 2025
7.0pm-9.0pm

Jonny Bruce, trumpet
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jonny Bruce is a superb trumpet player, based in Bristol, with a national reputation. He is fluent in the whole history of jazz trumpet as he demonstrated some time ago in his 'Trumpet Kings' project which covered pieces from Louis Armstrong and Harry James to Freddie Hubbard.

He plays lead trumpet with the Bruce/Ilett Big Band which has headlined the Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival for several years running. He was also featured prominently in the soundtrack to the recent BBC drama 'The Outlaws'.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 7th May 2025
7.0pm-9.0pm

Denny Ilett, guitar & vocals
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Denny is a remarkably versatile guitarist who can play swing, gypsy jazz, bebop, blues and everything in between. He is equally acclaimed for his exciting guitar playing, smooth vocals and for appearances at Ronnie Scott's fronting his jazz salute to Jimi Hendrix with the Electric Lady Big Band.

People he has played with include Lillian Boutte (the official musical ambassador for New Orleans) and Pee Wee Ellis (James Brown's musical director), but he also loves to play with other great guitarists such as Jim Mullen, John Etheridge, Martin Taylor and Howard Alden.
Denny Comes from a very musical family. His father (Denny Ilett senior), who recently passed away, was a great trumpet player who made his name during the UK trad boom with Max Collie's Rhythm Aces.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 4th June 2025
7.0pm-9.0pm

Enrico Tomasso, trumpet
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Considered one of today's finest trumpeters, Enrico Tomasso is a five time winner of the British Jazz Awards and has taken the award for best trumpeter in 2012, 2013 and again in 2016 & 2019!

Enrico Tomasso, son of the fine jazz clarinetist Ernie Tomasso was exposed to the best of jazz from when he was born and started playing the trumpet at the age of five. His father nurtured and encouraged him, passing on a lifetime of jazz study. He gave him every opportunity to meet and hear great musicians such as Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Maynard Ferguson, the Basie and Ellington bands and many others.

His biggest inspiration was Louis Armstrong, whom he met and played for during Louis' visits to England in the sixties. This led to a correspondence and friendship until Louis' death. Rico is one of Britain's brightest and most versatile jazz stars. He spent twelve years with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, and then a long stint with Ray Gelato. He also worked regularly with Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Summer Special!
An extra date in our jazz calendar on:
Wednesday 2nd July 2025
7.0pm-9.0pm

Art Themen, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Born in Manchester, educated at Cambridge and a recently retired orthopaedic surgeon, Art Themen has been a leading performer on the British modern jazz scene for over 40 years. His 'musical' career began in the 60's on the London blues scene alongside Jack Bruce and Alexis Korner. In 1974 he formed a lifelong musical relationship with Stan Tracey and toured with him all over the world. He has also played with many visiting US musicians including Nat Adderley, Red Rodney, George Coleman and Al Haig.

Previous Events

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 5th June 2024
7.0pm-9.0pm

Art Themen, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 1st May 2024
7.0pm-9.0pm

Allison Neale, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

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.

As a strong advocate of the melodic West Coast style she has performed alongside leading international artists such as Adelaide Hall and Bud Shank and more recently tenorist Scott Hamilton and New York guitarist Peter Bernstein, who features on her new CD ‘Quietly There’ along with legendary bassist Dave Green and drummer Steve Brown, released on the Ubuntu label in 2020 to critical acclaim.

She has performed in both the John Dankworth ‘Generations‘ Band’ and the ‘Back to Basie’ Orchestra and also the ‘Two of a Mind’ Project alongside multi reed man Chris Biscoe and frequently tours the UK with her current Quartet, which also features young jazz pianist Alex Bryson, bassist Jeremy Brown and drummer Matt Fishwick. She has three previous CDs to her name ‘Melody Express’ with guitarist Dave Cliff and ‘Blue Concept’ with trumpeter Gary Kavanagh , both on 33 Records, and ‘I Wished on the Moon’ on the Trio Records label, featuring Leon Greening and Milt Jackson influenced vibraphonist Nat Steele.

“ Allison Neale plays the alto saxophone with a tone so light and airy it positively melts at the edges” Dave Gelly , The Observer

“ A talent to savour” Peter Vacher Jazz UK

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 3rd April 2024
7.0pm-9.0pm

Steve Waterman, trumpet
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Steve is one of the top British jazz trumpet players both at home and on the international scene.
Steve has recorded many critically acclaimed CDs under his own name and with others. He teamed up with British vocalist Jeff Hooper to record the album "A Passing Glance" - Steve arranged all of the pieces for the album.

Other performers that Steve has regularly worked and recorded with include: ANDY SHEPPARD, TONY COE, VICTOR MENDOZA, MAL WALDRON, GRAHAM COLLIER, MIKE GARRICK, DON WELLER, JOHN WARREN, COLIN TOWNS & ROBIN JONES, JEFF HOOPER, ALAN BARNES, and LEE GIBSON.

As a composer, Steve has had a number of commissions ranging from small group to big band.
Steve is very committed to Jazz education. He has co-written with John ONeil a highly acclaimed Jazz Trumpet tutor book - THE JAZZ METHOD FOR TRUMPET published by Schott & Co. and is currently releasing the Steve Waterman E-Learning Jazz Education Series for Trumpet.
He is professor of Jazz Trumpet at Trinity College of Music in London and visiting Jazz Trumpet specialist at The Royal Northern College Of Music and The Welsh College Of Music And Drama. Steve runs his own Annual Contemporary Big Band Jazz Weekend with Alan Barnes, and also teaches on many summer jazz courses and has conducted numerous Trumpet master classes and workshops ranging in size from small groups to big bands throughout the UK and in Spain, Finland, Latvia, South Africa and Cuba.
Steve has won numerous jazz awards over the years and is regularly placed in the BBC British Jazz Awards.

www.stevewaterman.co.uk

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 6th March 2024
7.0pm-9.0pm

Ian Bateman, trombone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Ian is without doubt one of the most popular and in-demand jazz trombonists in Europe. Prolific in all styles, it is hard to find a famous UK jazz musician he has not played with throughout his forty eight years as a professional player. His stage debut was with NYJO, followed by spells with Pete Allen’s Jazz Band, Rod Mason’s Hot Five, Terry Lightfoot, Kenny Ball and over a decade with Acker Bilk. Ian also featured in many popular Big Bands including Bach to Basie, Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Leslie Paula Salsa, Butch Miles and The Bateman Brothers (alongside his brother, Alan, on trumpet).
He is also an accomplished jazz writer and arranger. Artists he has played with include Clark Terry, Jake Hanna, Victoria Wood, Bucky Pizzarelli, Frankie Vaughn, Bryan Ferry, and Sir John Dankworth - the list goes on and on…..

We are delighted to welcome him for his first visit to Loughborough Jazz.

www.ianbateman.com

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 31st January 2024
7.0pm-9.0pm

Dominic Ashworth, guitar
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

"Take a faultless technique harnessed to a monumental gift for creative construction; add a keleidoscopic musical span, and you have a few of the reasons why Dominic Ashworth is the greatest new guitarist in British jazz."
- Digby Fairweather (2004)

Dominic Ashworth was born in Hamiliton, Ontario Canada. He studied guitar at the University of Toronto, Canada with Eli Kassner and performed in the University Big Band directed by Phil Nimmons. Graduating in 1982, he performed at the Havana Guitar Festival Cuba, and studied under scholarship in Spain.

He settled in the UK concentrating on writing original music including music for a version of Carmen performed at the Newcastle Playhouse. He cofounded the group AH UM, which was a regular performer at the Glasgow and Edinburgh Jazz Festivals.

Dominic has toured and recorded with Carol Kidd, Michael Garrick, Julian Marc Stringle and Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen with George Melly and recently Paul Jones. He recorded a CD "Portraits" with his acoustic trio in 2004 for Chugnut records and a CD entitled "Between Ourselves" for MCS records in 2005.

In 2006 he was awarded the Jazz Guitarist of the year at the Birmingham Jazz awards. He’s now based in Greenwich with his wife and two daughters.

He teaches guitar at Trinity College of Music. His musical inspiration includes J.S. Bach, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Paco de Lucia and George Benson

CELEBRATING 10 years of Loughborough Jazz!!!

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 6th December 2023
7.0pm-9.0pm

Bruce Adams, trumpet
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 1st November 2023
7.0pm-9.0pm

Simon Spillett, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Simon Spillett has established himself as one of the UK’s top tenor saxophonists. Alongside his playing career, Simon is also a jazz author and reviewer, perhaps best known for his biography of Tubby Hayes ‘The Long Shadow of The Little Giant’. Although able to sound uncannily like Tubby when he chooses to, Simon’s palette is broader than just one player and he is also highly knowledgeable about the styles of other saxophonists such as Zoot Simms, Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon and John Coltraine.

He has won many awards including the tenor saxophone category of the British Jazz Awards (2011), Jazz Journal Magazine’s Critic’s Choice CD of the year (2009), Rising Star in the BBC Jazz Awards (2007), and Services to British Jazz in the 2016 British Jazz Awards.
One of his recent projects, Simon Spillett Big Band, features the cream of the UK jazz scene and dedicated to performing the arrangements of Tubby Hayes, many of which have not been heard performed live since Tubby passed away in 1973.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 4th October 2023
7.0pm-9.0pm

Alan Barnes, saxophones
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that have few peers.

http://www.alanbarnesjazz.com

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 7th June 2023
7.0pm-9.0pm

Nigel Price, guitar
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

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.

Musically, his blend of flowing bebop lines, deep blues sensibility and his mastery of chording continue to delight audiences and fellow musicians alike. His career highlights include a support show for Gladys Knight at the Royal Albert Hall and an appearance on Van Morrison’s recent album Keep Me Singing.

Starting his professional career in his early 20s, Nigel toured Europe with various reggae and funk bands before settling on a solo guitar career and turning his attention to jazz. Citing early influences as Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Nigel honed his craft by attending gigs and sitting in with the players of the time.

Nigel has played on more than 50 albums including 5 as a leader, spent ten years with acid jazz outfit The Filthy Six, was a member of James Taylor’s band for 3 years (with whom he recorded 5 albums) and performed with the legendary David Axelrod. He has also taught at The International Guitar Foundation at King’s Place, London.

He has worked tirelessly to organise his own tours (including a 56 date tour in late 2016) and has picked up a Parliamentary Jazz Award (Best Jazz Ensemble, 2010), a nomination for a British Jazz Award (Best Guitarist, 2014) and a British Jazz Award (Best Guitarist, 2016) along the way.

Nigel is a regular performer at London’s Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club where he has made more than 500 appearances. He released his fifth Organ Trio Album Heads & Tales Volume 2 in late 2016 to great critical acclaim

https://nigethejazzer.com

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 3rd May 2023
7.0pm-9.0pm

Alex Clarke, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

As a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020, winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards and nominee in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2021, Alex is known to be one of the most in-demand and versatile young saxophonists emerging on the British jazz scene. Praised for her extensive repertoire list and intelligent ear for harmony, she brings a youthful, intuitive approach which sounds authentic in a variety of musical settings from New Orleans to bebop. Alex's sound is steeped in the tradition of jazz; her deep respect for the heritage of the music can be heard in a swinging, melodic approach reminiscent of Scott Hamilton and Lester Young, with strong influences of Phil Woods and Cannonball Adderley.

Back in 2018, Alex released her debut album “Mirage”, and in 2019, recorded an album with acclaimed jazz, blues and country vocalist/pianist TJ Johnson – with whom she works regularly – entitled “Songs from the Jazz Country”. As well as leading her own projects, Alex has performed alongside many notable names such as Gilad Atzmon, Greg Abate, Bruce Adams and Art Themen.
In Summer 2022, Alex is excited to be releasing her latest quartet album, featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians, namely Dave Newton, Dave Green and Clark Tracey.

www.alexclarkejazz.co.uk

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 5th April 2023
7.0pm-9.0pm

Enrico Tomasso, trumpet
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 1st March 2023
7.0pm-9.0pm

Tobie Medland, violin
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

"hugely talented violinist and arranger"
Ronnie Scott's Radio Show, Jazz FM

"swings like a mother!" Marlbank.net

"a much-needed dash of style, wit, and youthful exuberance"
Michael Joseph Harris, Charm City Django Fest

Tobie is an extremely accomplished jazz violinist from South East London and active member of the British jazz scene. He has multiple credits for the BBC and is also director of both the Gypsy Jazz Festival of London and Future Fable Records.

After a high level classical training at the Royal College of Music and the University of Leeds, Tobie followed a more unconventional path in Jazz. His jazz training was gained on the road, by traveling the North of England busking. Since learning the craft he has frequented high profile venues across the country including Birmingham Symphony Hall, St. John's Smith Square and Leeds Town Hall. He has also toured Europe with notable gigs at leading Sarajevo jazz club 'Jazzbina' and the Mostar Gipsy Festival. He is currently director of the London Gypsy Jazz Festival, as well as having his own record label, Future Fable Records. As part of this year's festival he will be headlining alongside guitar legend Fapi Lafertin, widely recognised as heir to Django Reinhardt's crown.

A versatile musician, he plays in a variety of styles including Gypsy Jazz (a la Django Reinhardt!) and also American Jazz/Bebop/Swing. His repertoire ranges from baroque era classical (Bach, Vivaldi...), modern classical (Ravel, Prokofiev...) to contemporary Jazz, Funk and Blues!

https://www.futurefable.com/tobiemedland

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 1st February 2023
7.0pm-9.0pm

Art Themen, tenor saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 7th December 2022
7.0pm-9.0pm

Bruce Adams, trumpet & flugelhorn
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Craig Milverton, piano
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

BRUCE ADAMS (Trumpet and Flugelhorn):
Not only is Bruce one the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion. A band-room with the Glaswegian Mr. Adams present is a happy and riotous place. His stream of jokes, anecdotes, and hilarious observations reflect an early immersion in show-biz, and a keen eye and ear for the many quirks of human nature.

His stories are populated by a sort of Scottish-Runyonesque cast of characters, some of them long-gone pals of his father and uncle, who were both professional musicians. However, on stage, Bruce Adams takes the playing side of things very seriously.

He cut his musical teeth on solid commercial work – on cruise liners, in dance halls, music halls, and even worked in support of comedy legends like, Tony Hancock and Freddie Starr. He has been a regular jazz poll-winner and with his spectacular range and power on the instrument is always in demand.
Bruce has often worked as a special guest soloist with both the Scottish Radio Orchestra and the BBC Big Band. Bruce’s long-running musical partnership with saxophonist Alan Barnes has produced many plaudits and acclaimed recordings.

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 2nd November 2022
7.0pm-9.0pm

Vasilis Xenopoulos, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Alex Steele, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos was born in Athens and started playing clarinet and piano at 9 years of age. He started on the saxophone at 13, and continued his music studies at the Philippos Nakas Conservatory in Athens. He showed great potential from the very early stages of his student years and gained a great deal of experience by playing with some of the top names in the Greek jazz scene.
In 1999 Vasilis was awarded a jazz scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston MA. There he studied under Billy Pierce, George Garzone and Andy McGhee.

In the same year he represented Greece in the European Jazz Youth Orchestra and toured with them in many European countries.

By 2002 Vasilis had moved to London and continued his studies under the guidance of Eddie Harvey, Stan Sulzmann, Jimmy Hastings and Pete Cook.

Vasilis formed his first Quartet in 2005 and gradually established himself as one of London’s up and coming jazz saxophonists. As a jazz musician he has worked with some of the best musicians in the British jazz scene, such as Jim Mullen, Steve Waterman, Alan Barnes, Derek Nash, Bruce Adams, Martin Shaw, Nigel Price, Ray Gelato and many others. On an international level, he has appeared with a variety of top performers such as sensational pianists Hiromi, and Jason Lindner.

In 2009 he formed his current ensemble “The Xtet” and their debut album “Loud City” containing 8 original compositions was released on 33Jazz Records in 2011 to much critical acclaim.

Vasilis has appeared in many guises, as guest soloist, as band leader or as saxophone section leader in jazz venues and jazz festivals throughout the UK. He is currently lead tenor in the Steve Taylor Big Band, and in the Ealing based Sound of 17 Big Band.

His explosive style means he is in great demand as a saxophone player for popular music and as a session musician.

“One of the most fiery young saxophonists around blazes a path through the hard bop repertoire” (The Times)

…”A bright newcomer on alto and tenor saxist Vasilis Xenopoulos”… (Evening Standard)

www.vasilisx.com

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 5th October 2022
7.0pm-9.0pm

Julian Stringle, clarinet & saxophone
Craig Milverton, piano
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Bill Coleman, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at All Saints Church Ascot Heath
in aid of Ukraine Refugee Appeal
Wednesday 21st September 2022
6.0pm-6.50pm Free Entry

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 1st June 2022
7.0pm-9.0pm

Gordon Campbell, trombone
Robin Aspland, piano

Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Gordon Campbell is regarded as one of this country’s leading trombone players. He is currently Lead Trombone in the BBC Big Band, a position he has held since 1984.

His varied career has encompassed jazz, classical, musical theatre, film and pop. He has worked with many of the world’s leading performers including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Shirley Bassey and Robbie Williams to name but a few! He also played regularly with the Laurie Holloway Big Band on the 'Parkinson' television show.

As well as guest appearances with various ensembles, Gordon also tours his own Big Band in various concerts across the country.

www.gordoncampbellmusic.co.uk

Robin Aspland is an outstandingly accomplished pianist. As an accompanist, his taste is impeccable and, as a soloist, he finds unexpected delights in whatever material he addresses. He has worked with a vast array of leading jazz musicians: George Coleman, Bobby Watson, Eddie Henderson, Ronnie Scott, Steve Grossman, Kenny Wheeler, Dave O’Higgins, Art Themen, and many others. His ability to find new and exciting approaches to harmonic material has made him a favourite with some of Britain’s best known singers including Cleo Laine, Claire Martin, Georgie Fame, and Van Morrison.

Robin played on the soundtrack of The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), also appearing briefly on-screen, and for actress Jane Horrocks on her 2000 album 'The Further Adventures of Little Voice'.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 4th May 2022
7.0pm-9.0pm

Craig Milverton, piano
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 6th April 2022
7.0pm-9.0pm

Alan Barnes, saxophone & clarinet
Dave Newton, piano
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Alan Barnes and David Newton have been playing together for over 40 years. These multi award-winners cover a vast repertoire from Louis Armstrong to Chick Corea and play with an empathy that can only come with long experience. The emphasis, as always, is on swinging, accessibility and interplay. Expect a hugely entertaining programme of straight ahead jazz flawlessly played and interspersed with lots of anecdotes.

Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that have few peers.

http://www.alanbarnesjazz.com

David Newton was made a fellow of Leeds College of Music in 2003 and in 2019 was voted 'Best Jazz Pianist' for the sixteenth time by the jazz audience of the UK in the British Jazz Awards!

https://davidnewtonjazzpiano.com

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 2nd March 2022
7.0pm-9.0pm

Simon Spillett, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Alex Steele, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Simon Spillett has established himself as one of the UK’s top tenor saxophonists. Alongside his playing career, Simon is also a jazz author and reviewer, perhaps best known for his biography of Tubby Hayes ‘The Long Shadow of The Little Giant’. Although able to sound uncannily like Tubby when he chooses to, Simon’s palette is broader than just one player and he is also highly knowledgeable about the styles of other saxophonists such as Zoot Simms, Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon and John Coltraine.

He has won many awards including the tenor saxophone category of the British Jazz Awards (2011), Jazz Journal Magazine’s Critic’s Choice CD of the year (2009), Rising Star in the BBC Jazz Awards (2007), and Services to British Jazz in the 2016 British Jazz Awards.
His latest project is the Simon Spillett Big Band featuring the cream of the UK jazz scene and dedicated to performing the arrangements of Tubby Hayes, many of which have not been heard performed live since Tubby passed away in 1973. Watch out for them at festivals across the country throughout the year!

Jazz at Loughborough College
Due to the current Covid situation we have taken the difficult decision to postpone our next event on February 2nd 2022.
We hope you are staying safe and well, and we can see you again on March 2nd 2022 for more Jazz at Loughborough College.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 2nd February 2022 POSTPONED
7.0pm-9.0pm

Craig Milverton, piano
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 1st December 2021
7.0pm-9.0pm
£12 in advance (£15 on door)

Art Themen, tenor saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Regent Jazz, Leicester
Tuesday 16th November 2021
8.0pm - 10.0pm
£6 (£5 members)
Food available
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Barry Speirs, piano
Trevor Davies, drums
Andy Kirkland, double bass

Regent Sports & Social Club,
102 Regent Road, Leicester LE1 7DA.

www.RegentJazz.webs.com
Email:[email protected]

Welcome back to......
Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 3rd November 2021
7.0pm-9.00pm
£12 in advance (£15 on door)

Bruce Adams, trumpet & flugelhorn
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

BRUCE ADAMS (Trumpet and Flugelhorn):
Not only is Bruce one the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion. A band-room with the Glaswegian Mr. Adams present is a happy and riotous place. His stream of jokes, anecdotes, and hilarious observations reflect an early immersion in show-biz, and a keen eye and ear for the many quirks of human nature.

His stories are populated by a sort of Scottish-Runyonesque cast of characters, some of them long-gone pals of his father and uncle, who were both professional musicians. However, on stage, Bruce Adams takes the playing side of things very seriously.

He cut his musical teeth on solid commercial work – on cruise liners, in dance halls, music halls, and even worked in support of comedy legends like, Tony Hancock and Freddie Starr. He has been a regular jazz poll-winner and with his spectacular range and power on the instrument is always in demand.
Bruce has often worked as a special guest soloist with both the Scottish Radio Orchestra and the BBC Big Band. Bruce’s long-running musical partnership with saxophonist Alan Barnes has produced many plaudits and acclaimed recordings.

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Due to Government restrictions as a result of the Coronavirus, all future events are postponed until further notice.
Hope you are staying safe and well, and we can see you again before too long for more Jazz at Loughborough College.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 1st April 2020 - now postponed
7.0pm-9.30pm

Alan Barnes, saxophone & clarinet
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Alan is one of Britain’s most renowned and well-loved saxophonists. He has played in bands with a wide range of jazz styles including The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Humphrey Littleton, The Charlie Watts Tentet and the Pizza Express Modern Jazz Sextet.

He has toured the USA and Europe with the Bryan Ferry Band and appeared on sessions with Selina Jones, Bjork and Van Morrison. He co-leads his own bands with Dave Newton and Bruce Adams. http://www.alanbarnesjazz.com

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 6th May 2020 - postponed
7.0pm-9.30pm

Gordon Campbell, trombone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Gordon is regarded as one of this country’s leading trombone players. He is currently Lead Trombone in the BBC Big Band, a position he has held since 1984.

His varied career has encompassed jazz, classical, musical theatre, film and pop. He has worked with many of the world’s leading performers including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Shirley Bassey and Robbie Williams to name but a few! He also played regularly with the Laurie Holloway Big Band on the 'Parkinson' television show.

As well as guest appearances with various ensembles, Gordon also tours his own Big Band in various concerts across the country. This will be Gordon's first visit to our jazz evenings at Loughborough College.

www.gordoncampbellmusic.co.uk

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 3rd June 2020 - postponed
7.0pm-9.30pm

Simon Spillett, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Described by the late Humphrey Lyttelton as ‘formidable’, Simon Spillett is a British jazz saxophonist who leads his own quartet featuring John Critchinson (piano), Alec Dankworth (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums). He has won several awards for his music, including the tenor saxophone category of the British Jazz Awards (2011), Jazz Journal magazine’s Critic’s Choice CD of the Year (2009) and Rising Star in the BBC Jazz Awards (2007).

Other celebrated jazz leaders and bands with whom he has worked have included Sir John Dankworth, Stan Tracey, Peter King and The Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra. He has recorded three albums, Introducing Simon Spillett (Woodville Records, 2007), Sienna Red (Woodville Records, 2008) and Square One (Gearbox Records, 2013), all of which have received highly favourable reviews in both the specialist and national press. His festival, concert and club appearances across the UK have included sold-out gigs at Ronnie Scott’s and the Brecon Jazz Festival and he has broadcast on BBC Radio 3’s Jazz-Line Up with his own band.

He has also worked as a writer, penning the definitive biography of UK jazz legend Tubby Hayes (The Long Shadow Of The Little Giant, Equinox), articles for magazines including Jazz Journal and Record Collector and acting as a consultant for a number of jazz record labels, in which capacity he has written booklet essays for over seventy albums.

Previous Events...

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 4th March 2020
7.0pm-9.30pm
£12 (or £10 in advance)

Steve Waterman, trumpet
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Nick Weldon, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Steve is one of the top British jazz trumpet players both at home and on the international scene.
Steve has recorded many critically acclaimed CDs under his own name and with others. He recently teamed up with British vocalist Jeff Hooper to record the album "A Passing Glance" - Steve arranged all of the pieces for the album.

Other performers that Steve has regularly worked and recorded with include: ANDY SHEPPARD, TONY COE, VICTOR MENDOZA, MAL WALDRON, GRAHAM COLLIER, MIKE GARRICK, DON WELLER, JOHN WARREN, COLIN TOWNS & ROBIN JONES, JEFF HOOPER, ALAN BARNES, and LEE GIBSON.

As a composer, Steve has had a number of commissions ranging from small group to big band.
Steve is very committed to Jazz education. He has co-written with John ONeil a highly acclaimed Jazz Trumpet tutor book - THE JAZZ METHOD FOR TRUMPET published by Schott & Co. and is currently releasing the Steve Waterman E-Learning Jazz Education Series for Trumpet.
He is professor of Jazz Trumpet at Trinity College of Music in London and visiting Jazz Trumpet specialist at The Royal Northern College Of Music and The Welsh College Of Music And Drama. Steve runs his own Annual Contemporary Big Band Jazz Weekend with Alan Barnes, and also teaches on many summer jazz courses and has conducted numerous Trumpet master classes and workshops ranging in size from small groups to big bands throughout the UK and in Spain, Finland, Latvia, South Africa and Cuba.
Steve has won numerous jazz awards over the years, and was again this year placed in the BBC British Jazz Awards once again.

www.stevewaterman.co.uk

Regent Jazz, Leicester
Tuesday 18th February 2020
8.0pm - 10.30pm
£6 (£5 members)
Food available
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Barry Speirs, piano
Trevor Davies, drums
Andy Kirkland, double bass

Regent Sports & Social Club,
102 Regent Road, Leicester LE1 7DA.

www.RegentJazz.webs.com
Email:[email protected]

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 5th February 2020
7.0pm-9.30pm

Vasilis Xenopoulos, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Beaumanor Hall
Friday 31st January 2020

Cheese, Wine & Jazz night from 7pm
Enjoy a glass of wine on arrival served to your table followed by a cheeseboard selection.
Jazz duo 8-10.30pm
(bar open until 11pm)

Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano

Tickets £30 per person - call 01509 890119
www.beaumanorhall.co.uk

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 11th December 2019
7.0pm-9.30pm
£12 (or £10 in advance)

Bruce Adams, trumpet & flugelhorn
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

BRUCE ADAMS (Trumpet and Flugelhorn): Not only is Bruce one the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion. A band-room with the Glaswegian Mr. Adams present is a happy and riotous place. His stream of jokes, anecdotes, and hilarious observations reflect an early immersion in show-biz, and a keen eye and ear for the many quirks of human nature.

His stories are populated by a sort of Scottish-Runyonesque cast of characters, some of them long-gone pals of his father and uncle, who were both professional musicians. However, on stage, Bruce Adams takes the playing side of things very seriously.

He cut his musical teeth on solid commercial work – on cruise liners, in dance halls, music halls, and even worked in support of comedy legends like, Tony Hancock and Freddie Starr. He has been a regular jazz poll-winner and with his spectacular range and power on the instrument has been in demand as a lead, and jazz trumpet man.
Bruce has often worked as a special guest soloist with both the Scottish Radio Orchestra and the BBC Big Band. Bruce’s long-running musical partnership with saxophonist Alan Barnes has produced many plaudits and acclaimed recordings.

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 13th November 2019
7.0pm-9.30pm
£12 (or £10 in advance)

Art Themen, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 23rd October 2019
7.0pm-9.30pm
£12 (or £10 in advance)

Enrico Tomasso, trumpet
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 18th September 2019
7.0pm-9.30pm
£12 (or £10 in advance)

Alan Grahame, vibes
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

ALAN GRAHAME began his professional career with the Ralph Sharon sextet as a
modern jazz vibraphonist at the time when the sextet was voted Britain’s number one
small group. Then, after becoming involved in freelance radio and recording sessions, he
became a featured member of the Jerry Allen Trio, playing all the major theatres with
concerts and radio and TV shows.

He spent eight years with the trio on ATV’s midday show ‘Lunch Box’, also
providing the incidental music for numerous TV series including “Dotto”, “$64,000
Question”, The Carrol Levis Show, “Face the Mike”, Roy Castle’s Room”, “The
*'Benny Hill Show”, The Two Ronnies, Morecambe & Wise, Crackerjack and the Top
of the Pops TV orchestra.

Since the TV contract for the Jerry Allen Trio ended and the group disbanded he has
been freelance and working for major recording companies, the BBC and ITV, and
has played on many commercial jingle sessions.

Regularly featured with the BBC Radio Orchestra and in their ‘Festival Hall’ Concerts,
and with the orchestras of Neil Richardson, Alec Gould, David Francis, Ron
Goodwin, Ian Butherland, Cy Payne, Andy Ross, Ray McVay, etc.
He was also still extensively involved with BBCtv’s “Playschool” “Hokey Cokey”
and “Playdays”.

He has also worked on concert dates in this country and Europe with many popular
singers - Tom Jones, Englebert, Andy Williams, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee and also
Howard Keel for six of his nationwide tours. Previously, he worked as Shirley
Bassey’s percussionist on tours throughout Europe.

His ﬁlm work includes Star Wars — Return of the Jedi, Life of Brian, Morons from
Outer Space, Elephant Man, Virgin Soldiers and many more. TV drama King John,
The Vorpal Blade, One by One, Bluebell and The Ritz, for which his son Peter had
composed the score.

Now involved in teaching young musicians the many skills required in the percussion
section and Directing ‘Big Band’ workshops and concerts with guest appearances as
a soloist. Also a member of the newly formed ‘Gillespiana’ Big Band directed by
Pete Long playing the original Dizzy Gillespie band arrangements.

Now involved in a series of concerts and jazz club dates with the ‘Pete Long’s
Goodmen Orchestra’ re-creating the famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert featuring the
Bennv Goodman/Lionel Hampton Quartet.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 5th June 2019
7.0pm-9.30pm
£12 (or £10 in advance)

Stuart Henderson, trumpet & flugelhorn
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

From 1983 - 2005 Stuart was principal trumpet of The Scots Guards Band in Her Majesty’s Household Division. During this period he played many times for the Royal Family and at State occasions all over the world.
Since leaving the services Stuart has become a fixture on the UK jazz scene appearing with many of the countries finest jazz musicians.

He has played at many jazz festivals and has appeared at top London venues such as Ronnie Scotts Club, The 606 club and Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho.

As well as leading his own quartet and quintet, recent Jazz projects include The Hugh Turner quartet, Purdy, The Rebecca Poole Quartet, The Jack Honeybourne Allstars and The Remix Jazz Orchestra (Musical Director).

His commercial work has included, the String of Pearls Orchestra, The Joe Loss Orchestra and The Showbiz Pops Orchestra.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 1st May 2019
7.0pm-9.30pm
£12 (or £10 in advance)

Karen Sharp, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

After graduating in composition at the Royal Northern College of Music, Karen discovered a love of jazz and was inspired to play the tenor sax by two giants of improvisation - Dexter Gordon and Sonny Rollins.

On relocating to London in 2000, Karen's career took off when she was asked to join Humphrey Lyttelton's band with whom she toured the UK and Europe for four years. During this period Karen also worked hard to establish her own band, recording the first of five albums under her own name and touring at festivals and jazz clubs. She has also toured and recorded extensively as a 'side man' with some wonderful musicians that include Tina May, Nikki Iles, Esther Miller, Jeremy Pelt, Alan Barnes, John Dankworth and Jacquie Dankworth.

During this time Karen began appearing as a soloist working alongside musicians
such as Ken Peplowski, Howard Alden, Scott Hamilton, Warren Vache and Harry Allen. Highlights of this period include the Ginza Festival in Tokyo, the Cape
Town International Jazz Festival and the Singapore International Jazz Festival.

A busy and popular musician with an accessible yet distinctive style, Karen has won the tenor saxophone category of the British Jazz Awards on numerous occasions. She tours regularly with her quartet which features Nikki Iles, Dave Green and Steve Brown and she plays with numerous larger ensembles including Robert Fowler's 'Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band', Steve Waterman's Big Band and the Stan Tracey Big Band.

More recently Karen was delighted to be part of the 'Guy Barker Big Band', performing at the BBC proms in 2015 and 2017. Recent recording projects include the 'Barnes/O'Higgins – The Sax Section', a project for five saxophones, Alan Barnes' 'A Christmas Carol', and her latest quartet album, 'The Sun, The Moon and You' released in 2018. In 2019 Karen was featured in February's 'Downbeat' where she talks about her new album and her career to date.

www.karensharp.co.uk

Jazz at Loughborough College

Please note that for this month only we will be moving our regular Wednesday date to Monday 8th April. The reason for this is to enable a group of visitors from Loughborough's twin town, Schwäbisch Hall, to attend the jazz. We have arranged the date to fit in with their trip to Loughborough. The timings will be 7.0pm-9.30pm as usual.

Monday 8th April 2019 - SOLD OUT
7.0pm-9.30pm
£12 (or £10 in advance)

Julian Stringle, clarinet & saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Brian Dee, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Julian plays Clarinet, Alto & Tenor Saxes and Sings - but the Clarinet is his passion and he is now recognised as the most stylish performer on the instrument in Europe.

He was voted 'Best Clarinettist' at the British Jazz Awards 2006 and 2007.

His major influences have been Artie Shaw, Peanuts Hucko, Buddy De Franco, Eddie Daniels, Oscar Peterson - and Delius!

Julian’s highly melodic music and unique sound reaches the younger audience while his soul, original writing and phenomenal technique on his instrument excites the jazz aficionados.

"The best clarinettist to emerge in British jazz for decades" - Sir John Dankworth.

Our second special guest, pianist Brian Dee began his musical career in London in the 1950's where he played at the opening of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club.He quickly established a reputation as one of the most respected piano accompanists and recorded with many world famous names including Bing Crosby, Peggy Lee and Fred Astaire. As a session musician he has also appeared on Elton John's album Madman Across the Water .

More recently he has recorded with Elaine Delmar, Duncan Lamont and the Ted Heath Band as well as his own trio and quartet. The instrumentalists he has accompanied include many of the jazz greats such as Chet Baker, Benny Carter, Harry Edison , Zoot Sims and Ben Webster ....

Regent Jazz, Leicester
Tues 19th March 2019
8.0pm - 10.30pm
£6 (£5 members)
Food available
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Graham Taylor, piano
Trevor Davies, drums
Andy Kirkland, double bass

Regent Sports & Social Club,
102 Regent Road, Leicester LE1 7DA.

www.RegentJazz.webs.com
Email:[email protected]

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 6th March 2019
7.0pm-9.30pm
£12 (or £10 in advance)

Gordon Campbell, trombone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Darwin's Kitchen Jazz Club

Wednesday 13th February 2019
6.0pm-8.30pm
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Dave McGarry, piano

Darwin's Kitchen, Shrewsbury SY1 1EQ
01743 358870

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 6th February 2019
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10

Alan Barnes, saxophone & clarinet
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 12th December 2018
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10

Art Themen, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Darwin's Kitchen
Jazz Club

Wednesday 21st November 2018
6.0pm-8.30pm
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano

Darwin's Kitchen, Shrewsbury SY1 1EQ
01743 358870

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 14th November 2018
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10

Bruce Adams, trumpet & flugelhorn
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

BRUCE ADAMS (Trumpet and Flugelhorn): Not only is Bruce one the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion. A band-room with the Glaswegian Mr. Adams present is a happy and riotous place. His stream of jokes, anecdotes, and hilarious observations reflect an early immersion in show-biz, and a keen eye and ear for the many quirks of human nature.
His stories are populated by a sort of Scottish-Runyonesque cast of characters, some of them long-gone pals of his father and uncle, who were both professional musicians. However, on stage, Bruce Adams takes the playing side of things very seriously.
He cut his musical teeth on solid commercial work – on cruise liners, in dance halls, music halls, and even worked in support of comedy legends like, Tony Hancock and Freddie Starr. He has been a regular jazz poll-winner and with his spectacular range and power on the instrument has been in demand as a lead, and jazz trumpet man.
Bruce has often worked as a special guest soloist with both the Scottish Radio Orchestra and the BBC Big Band. Bruce’s long-running musical partnership with saxophonist Alan Barnes has produced many plaudits and acclaimed recordings.

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 24th October 2018
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10

Simon Spillett, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Described by the late Humphrey Lyttelton as ‘formidable’, Simon Spillett is a British jazz saxophonist who leads his own quartet featuring Robin Aspland (piano), Alec Dankworth (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums). He has won several awards for his music, including the tenor saxophone category of the British Jazz Awards (2011), Jazz Journal magazine’s Critic’s Choice CD of the Year (2009), Rising Star in the BBC Jazz Awards (2007) and most recently the Services to British Jazz in the 2016 British Jazz Awards.

Other celebrated jazz leaders and bands with whom he has worked have included Sir John Dankworth, Stan Tracey, Peter King and The Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra. He has recorded three albums, Introducing Simon Spillett (Woodville Records, 2007), Sienna Red (Woodville Records, 2008) and Square One (Gearbox Records, 2013), all of which have received highly favourable reviews in both the specialist and national press. His festival, concert and club appearances across the UK have included sold-out gigs at Ronnie Scott’s and the Brecon Jazz Festival and he has broadcast on BBC Radio 3’s Jazz-Line Up with his own band.

He has also worked as a writer, penning the definitive biography of UK jazz legend Tubby Hayes (The Long Shadow Of The Little Giant, Equinox), articles for magazines including Jazz Journal and Record Collector and acting as a consultant for a number of jazz record labels, in which capacity he has written booklet essays for over seventy albums.

In 2016, Simon was appointed to the board of patrons The Jazz Centre UK, alongside Sir Michael Parkinson, Dame Cleo Laine, Jools Holland and Van Morrison.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 26th September 2018
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10

Bryan Corbett, trumpet
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Bryan has been performing with stars such as Ben E King, Us3, Tony Christie and Gary US Bonds to name just a few. He is a current member of the legendary ‘Us3’ Jazz/Hip-hop outfit and a regular special guest with Krakow’s famous jazz-funk outfit ‘Funk de Nite’.

Bryan has toured and performed around the globe as a solo artist and with his own bands he regularly performs at festivals, concert halls and clubs through-out the U.K.
Bryan is featured as a soloist or in horn sections on various recordings.

He has also been featured as soloist with The BBC Concert Orchestra where Michael Parkinson said of his beautiful performance "that was something special".

www.bryancorbett.co.uk

Regent Jazz, Leicester
Tuesday 4th July 2018
Summer Charity Event including one set starting at around 8.0pm by

Lizzie Cooper
Barry Speirs, piano
Stuart Graham, drums
Andy Kirkland, double bass

Regent Sports & Social Club,
102 Regent Road, Leicester LE1 7DA.

www.RegentJazz.webs.com
E: [email protected]

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 20th June 2018
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10

Chris Gumbley, saxophone & clarinet
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Chris studied clarinet, piano and composition at Huddersfield School of Music (1976-79) and has since pursued a freelance career encompassing playing, composing, examining, teaching, tutoring and promoting.

Equally at home in both jazz and classical contexts, past work has included tours with The Temptations, Four Tops, Saxtet, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, Pasadena Roof Orchestra and The Charleston Chasers, as well as countless shows and jazz gigs.
He hosted his own radio show, Jazzbeat, on BBC Radio Stoke, up until recently, and ran his own jazz club, Gumbles, in Stafford, his home town, for over 20 years, which attracted leading players from Britain and overseas.

Current jazz projects include Tribute to Cannonball Adderley, a great line-up featuring trumpeter Neil Yates and son Dan Nicholls on piano, and Fascinating Rhythm, a jazz quartet with vocalist Sara Colman, Ben Markland and Al Gurr. He is a regular member of The Sticky Wicket Band.

Jazz&Gin at
The
NEEDLE&PIN
Saturday 9th June 2018
2.0pm-4.0pm
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Trevor Davies, guitar

Needle and Pin, 15 The Rushes, Loughborough LE11 5BE
07973 754236

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 16th May 2018
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10
Richard, Baker, trombone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Richard graduated from Trinity College of Music in 1991 and has pursued a career as a classical trombonist with organisations such as the English Symphony Orchestra, CBSO and RSC. He has since branched out into virtually every style of music from big bands and small group jazz, to rock & roll and world music. In addition to his own jazz quintet, he regularly plays with Richard Exall’s Shooting Stars, the Nick Ross Orchestra and Sinfonia Viva, as well as touring with the "Hello Again Neil Diamond" and "Magic of Motown" shows, and appearing as a guest soloist at jazz venues all over the country. Musicians Richard has worked with include Suzi Quatro, Annie Whitehead, Norma Winstone, Bryan Corbett, John Ethridge and Claude Deppa.

www.richardbaker.webs.com

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 18th April 2018
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10

Max Brittain, guitar
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Max has performed in all the major UK concert venues and toured extensively throughout Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East and New Zealand in the company of such musical talents as Jamie Cullum, Georgie Fame, Cleo Laine, Marion Montgomery, Vic Damone, Guy Mitchell, Val Doonican and the National Symphony Orchestra.

His jazz career includes work with Humphrey Lyttleton, Terry Lightfoot, Ronnie Scott, and American jazz guitar giants Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis and Charlie Byrd. Max has appeared at the Brecon Jazz Festival with trumpeter Chris Hodgkins and plays regularly at the Ealing Jazz Festival.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 21st March 2018
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10
Ralph Allin, violin
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

By day a leading light on the classical scene, Ralph enjoys a successful career as an accomplished professional violinist, but as the shadows lengthen the other Ralph – that unique gypsy genius – spellbinds the world of jazz with his impassioned and virtuoso interpretations of the great jazz standards and original compositions.

His award winning debut album signposted the way for several more recording, each capturing the jazzical maestro that is Ralph Allin. He has been voted regional ‘Jazz musician of the year’, has toured internationally with Van Morrison and has played privately for both the Prince Charles and also The Queen. Ralph Allin and his band have played at many of the country’s leading venues; the Festival Hall, Ronnie Scotts, Symphony Hall, to name but a few. Their lyrical and dynamic performances have grabbed audiences at a host of international music festivals, and the band regularly lights up the nation’s airwaves with their radio broadcasts.

www.ralphallin.uk

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 21st February 2018
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10
Vasilis Xenopoulos, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Regent Jazz, Leicester
Tuesday 20th February 2018
8.0pm - 10.30pm
£5 (£4 members) Food available
Lizzie Cooper
Graham Taylor, piano
Trevor Davies, drums
Andy Kirkland, double bass

Regent Sports & Social Club,
102 Regent Road, Leicester LE1 7DA.

www.RegentJazz.webs.com
E: [email protected]

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 13th December 2017
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10

Simon Spillett, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 15th November 2017
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10

Bryan Corbett, trumpet
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 18th October 2017
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10

Al Nicholls, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Al is the leader and musical driving force of London's renowned jump jive and good time swing band “Blue Harlem”. Regularly playing at Ronnie Scott's, Al’s band also performs at some of the country's best-respected venues; The 100 Club, Boisdale's, Annabel's, Jitterbugs, The Blues Kitchen.

Al is the product of a sound musical training, both academically through Leeds College of Music and practically via the bands of Ray Gelato, The Big Town Playboys, King Pleasure and many others bigger and smaller.
Al also plays regularly with the band of TJ Johnson and with fellow tenor saxophonist Jo Fooks.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 20th September 2017
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10
Paul Sawtell, vibes
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Paul is a wonderful vibes player as well as a brilliant pianist.

Paul is predominantly known as a jazz pianist, and is routinely booked to play with top soloists from London and abroad. These include such big names as Shirley Bassey, Neil Sedaka, Sir Cliff Richard, BBC Radio Big Band and many more.

Throughout the 70s and 80s, Paul was regularly aired on national radio stations BBC 1, 2 and 3. He has also made many TV appearances, Pebble Mill at One, The Bruce Forsyth Show, Central Weekend and the Des O’Connor Show.

Jazz at Beaumanor Hall
Friday 22nd September
Cheese & wine evening with jazz
7-9.30pm (bar open until 11pm)
£22
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Brian Humpherson, piano

To book tickets call 01509 890119
www.beaumanorhall.co.uk

Jazz at The Griffin Inn, Swithland
Thursday 31st August 2017
An evening of canapés, live jazz, sampling & drinks mixing...from 7-0pm
£20 per person - tickets available at the bar
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

The Old Stables at The Griffin Inn
174 Main Street, Swithland, LE128TJ
01509 890535

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 14th June 2017
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10
Art Themen, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 10th May 2017
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10
Bruce Adams, trumpet & flugelhorn
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

BRUCE ADAMS (Trumpet and Flugelhorn): Not only is Bruce one the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion. A band-room with the Glaswegian Mr. Adams present is a happy and riotous place. His stream of jokes, anecdotes, and hilarious observations reflect an early immersion in show-biz, and a keen eye and ear for the many quirks of human nature.
His stories are populated by a sort of Scottish-Runyonesque cast of characters, some of them long-gone pals of his father and uncle, who were both professional musicians. However, on stage, Bruce Adams takes the playing side of things very seriously.
He cut his musical teeth on solid commercial work – on cruise liners, in dance halls, music halls, and even worked in support of comedy legends like, Tony Hancock and Freddie Starr. He has been a regular jazz poll-winner and with his spectacular range and power on the instrument has been in demand as a lead, and jazz trumpet man.
Bruce has often worked as a special guest soloist with both the Scottish Radio Orchestra and the BBC Big Band. Bruce’s long-running musical partnership with saxophonist Alan Barnes has produced many plaudits and acclaimed recordings.

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at the Bocabar, Glastonbury
Friday 5th May 2017

Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Terry Quinney, saxophone
Hywell Davies, piano
Adrian Smith Double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Doors open 7.30
Jazz from 8pm - 10.30/11pm

£5 entry or £14 for gig plus mezze meal and table.
Booking can be done in advance via email, telephone or online
http://glastonbury.bocabar.co.uk/whats-on/

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 12th April 2017
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10
Alan Barnes, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Regent Jazz, Leicester
Tuesday 21st March 2017
8.0pm - 10.30pm
£5 (£4 members) Food available
Lizzie Cooper
Graham Taylor, piano
Trevor Davies, drums
Andy Kirkland, double bass

Regent Sports & Social Club,
102 Regent Road, Leicester LE1 7DA.

www.RegentJazz.webs.com
E: [email protected]

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 8th March 2017
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10
Roy Williams, trombone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

ROY WILLIAMS was born in Salford, Lancashire and began his career during the trad jazz boom of the '50s. His influences on trombone included Urbie Green and Jack Teagarden. He made his name as the regular trombonist with the Alex Welsh Band from 1965 to 1978.
Jazz Journal International voted him Top Trombonist for four years running in the 1980s. He has also won many British Jazz Awards. He has played with the bands of Terry Lightfoot, Alex Welsh and Humphrey Lyttleton, and has toured and recorded with visiting American musicians Bud Freeman, Wild Bill Davison and Ruby Braff. He is much in demand at jazz festivals all over the world.

Jazz at Browns Lane Restaurant, Loughborough
Friday 3rd March 2017
7.30pm
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Contact Browns Lane Restaurant for details & reservations:
t: 01509 217227
[email protected]
www.brownslane.co.uk

Jazz at Loughborough College

Wednesday 8th February 2017
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10
Julian Stringle, clarinet & saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Julian plays Clarinet, Alto & Tenor Saxes and Sings - but the Clarinet is his passion and he is now recognised as the most stylish performer on the instrument in Europe.

He was voted 'Best Clarinettist' at the British Jazz Awards 2006 and 2007.

His major influences have been Artie Shaw, Peanuts Hucko, Buddy De Franco, Eddie Daniels, Oscar Peterson - and Delius!

Julian’s highly melodic music and unique sound reaches the younger audience while his soul, original writing and phenomenal technique on his instrument excites the jazz aficionados.

"The best clarinettist to emerge in British jazz for decades" - Sir John Dankworth.

Jazz at Loughborough College

Wednesday 11th January 2017
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10
Enrico Tomasso, trumpet

Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Considered one of today's finest trumpeters, Enrico Tomasso is a regular nomine at the British Jazz Awards and has taken the award for best trumpeter in 2012, 2013 and again in 2016!

Enrico Tomasso, son of the fine jazz clarinetist Ernie Tomasso was exposed to the best of jazz from when he was born and started playing the trumpet at the age of five. His father nurtured and encouraged him, passing on a lifetime of jazz study. He gave him every opportunity to meet and hear great musicians such as Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Maynard Ferguson, the Basie and Ellington bands and many others.

His biggest inspiration was Louis Armstrong, whom he met and played for during Louis' visits to England in the sixties. This led to a correspondence and friendship until Louis' death. Rico is one of Britain's brightest and most versatile jazz stars. He spent twelve years with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, and then a long stint with Ray Gelato. He also worked regularly with Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 7th December 2016
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10
Simon Spillet, saxophone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 2nd November 2016
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10
Mark Nightingale, trombone
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

Mark Nightingale is an internationally acclaimed soloist, highly respected writer, and one of the UK’s most in demand studio musicians.

He was born in Evesham and was introduced to trombone at an early age. When he was nine, he began playing with the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra which was followed by a long association with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra when he was in his teens.

He attended Trinity College of Music from 1985-88 after which he started with his very illustrious career. He performed at the 1989 International Trombone Workshop with the highly acclaimed trombone quintet, Bonestructure followed by a succession of varied engagements including workshops and performances in Europe and the States. He has also been successful in other important activities including as an arranger, conductor, composer (he has published several important collections of his own compositions), and as a band leader

Mark has worked with an endless list of jazz aristocracy and is much sought after for his astonishing improvisational skills, sophisticated sound and highly musical contributions.

Jazz at Loughborough College
Wednesday 5th October 2016
7.0pm-9.30pm
£10
Bruce Adams, trumpet & flugelhorn
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

BRUCE ADAMS (Trumpet and Flugelhorn): Not only is Bruce one the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion. A band-room with the Glaswegian Mr. Adams present is a happy and riotous place. His stream of jokes, anecdotes, and hilarious observations reflect an early immersion in show-biz, and a keen eye and ear for the many quirks of human nature.
His stories are populated by a sort of Scottish-Runyonesque cast of characters, some of them long-gone pals of his father and uncle, who were both professional musicians. However, on stage, Bruce Adams takes the playing side of things very seriously.
He cut his musical teeth on solid commercial work – on cruise liners, in dance halls, music halls, and even worked in support of comedy legends like, Tony Hancock and Freddie Starr. He has been a regular jazz poll-winner and with his spectacular range and power on the instrument has been in demand as a lead, and jazz trumpet man.
Bruce has often worked as a special guest soloist with both the Scottish Radio Orchestra and the BBC Big Band. Bruce’s long-running musical partnership with saxophonist Alan Barnes has produced many plaudits and acclaimed recordings.

Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough LE11 3BT

The Needle and Pin
Saturday 10th September 2016
4.0pm-6.0pm
Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Trevor Davies, guitar

Needle and Pin, 15 The Rushes, Loughborough LE11 5BE
07973 754236

Thursday 7th July 2016 - 7.30PM
£10 standard, £8 Concession
LIZZIE COOPER JAZZ BAND PERFORMS...THE GERSHWIN SONGBOOK
with featured guest, Alan Barnes

VENUE: LOUGHBOROUGH TOWN HALL

The Man I Love - A Tribute to George Gershwin

Lizzie sings a selection of her favourite songs written by the great composer George Gershwin, with special guest, Alan Barnes.
George Gershwin will always be remembered as the composer who is synonymous with the sounds and style of the Jazz Age.
The music he created during his relatively short life includes shows, films, opera and popular songs. Many of them have become jazz standards. Tonight Lizzie Cooper and her band will be performing some of his best known and loved compositions.

Joining her will be multi-award winning saxophonist, Alan Barnes, a national treasure, superb interpreter of Gershwin’s music, and someone who is sure to help make it a night to remember!

Tuesday 24th May 2016
8.0-10.30pm £7
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough

Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Bunny Thompson, piano
Dave Richmond, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Tuesday 24th May 2016
2.0 - 4.0pm £10
Loughborough Town Hall
Tea Dance

Come and dance the afternoon away in the elegant age of the afternoon tea dance.
Lizzie Cooper and her Tea Dance Trio will feature waltzes, quicksteps, tangos, cha-chas and Charlestons, with the chance to sing-a-long, as well as a chance to meet with others, chat, dance or simply sit back and watch.

No experience needed and everybody is welcome.
£10 - Afternoon tea and cakes included in the ticket price

Tuesday 19th April 2016
8.0-10.30pm £7
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio with special guest
Paul Sawtell, vibes

Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Tuesday 15th March 2016
1920s jazz in the Foyer 6.45pm
As part of the LTH Great Gatsby event - jazz pre show (6.45-7.30pm) & again during interval

Drop in, no need to book and no charge for the music...
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough

Lizzie Cooper, vocals
Bunny Thompson, piano
Dave Richmond, bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Bunny has performed in numerous West End shows and has accompanied superstars like Bing Crosby and Sammy Davis Junior. Dave Richmond played in the original 'Manfred Mann’ (he played on their no 1 hit '54321') as well as accompanying many stars including Dusty Springfield, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black, Serge Gainsbourg/Jane Birkin (Je T’aime).

Tuesday 16th February 2016
8.0-10.30pm £7
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio with special guest
Julian Stringle

Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Julian plays Clarinet, Alto & Tenor Saxes and Sings - but the Clarinet is his passion and he is now recognised as the most stylish performer on the instrument in Europe.

He was voted 'Best Clarinettist' at the British Jazz Awards 2006 and 2007.

His major influences have been Artie Shaw, Peanuts Hucko, Buddy De Franco, Eddie Daniels, Oscar Peterson - and Delius!

Julian’s highly melodic music and unique sound reaches the younger audience while his soul, original writing and phenomenal technique on his instrument excites the jazz aficionados.

"The best clarinettist to emerge in British jazz for decades" - Sir John Dankworth.

Tuesday 5th January 2016
8.0-10.30pm £7
Jazz at Loughborough Town Hall
John Pearce, violin

Dave Newton, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums

Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

John Pearce, (violin): John is a virtuoso violinist who is equally at home playing jazz or classical. He began learning the violin at the age of seven and has performed all over Europe and Japan.
He has performed live as a soloist on BBC radio and television and has given world premieres of works by composers such as Sir Richard Rodney Bennet.
Festival performances include the Cheltenham Music Festival, the Bath Festival and the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

Dave Newton, (piano): Dave has been voted best British jazz pianist thirteen times.
He has recorded with many famous names including Buddy de Franco, Martin Taylor and Alan Barnes.
The singers he has accompanied include Carol Kidd, Marion Montgomery, Tina May, Annie Ross, Claire Martin and Stacey Kent.
He is also a composer who can be heard on many television productions both in the UK and the USA.

Tuesday 1st December 2015
8.0-10.30pm £7
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio with special guest: Bruce Adams, trumpet & flugelhorn
Brian Dee, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums
Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

BRUCE ADAMS (Trumpet and Flugelhorn): Not only is Bruce one the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion. A band-room with the Glaswegian Mr. Adams present is a happy and riotous place. His stream of jokes, anecdotes, and hilarious observations reflect an early immersion in show-biz, and a keen eye and ear for the many quirks of human nature.
His stories are populated by a sort of Scottish-Runyonesque cast of characters, some of them long-gone pals of his father and uncle, who were both professional musicians. However, on stage, Bruce Adams takes the playing side of things very seriously.
And he cut his musical teeth on solid commercial work – on cruise liners, in dance halls, music halls, and even worked in support of comedy legends like, Tony Hancock and Freddie Starr. He has been a regular jazz poll-winner and with his spectacular range and power on the instrument has been in demand as a lead, and jazz trumpet man.
Bruce has often worked as a special guest soloist with both the Scottish Radio Orchestra and the BBC Big Band. Bruce’s long-running musical partnership with saxophonist Alan Barnes has produced many plaudits and acclaimed recordings.

Tuesday 3rd November 2015
8.0-10.30pm £7
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio with special guest: Simon Spillett, saxophone
Al Gurr, piano
Bill Coleman, double bass
Trevor Davies, drums
Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Tuesday 6th October 2015
8.0-10.30pm £7
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio with special guest Roy Williams, Trombone
Guest pianist, Brian Dee

Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

This jazz session features not one but TWO UK jazz legends!

The two stars are joined by Bill Coleman on double bass and Trevor Davies on drums.

Tuesday 22nd September 2015
8.0-10.30pm £7
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio with special guest Alan Barnes, saxophone

Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Alan is one of Britain’s most renowned and well-loved saxophonists. He has played in bands with a wide range of jazz styles including The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Humphrey Littleton, The Charlie Watts Tentet and the Pizza Express Modern Jazz Sextet. He has toured the USA and Europe with the Bryan Ferry Band and appeared on sessions with Selina Jones, Bjork and Van Morrison. He co-leads his own bands with Dave Newton and Bruce Adams. http://www.alanbarnesjazz.com

Tuesday 7th July The Studio, Loughborough Town Hall

Lizzie Cooper Sings the Great American Songbook
with featured guest, Bruce Adams
Special evening of Jazz set in The Studio
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
8.0pm - 10.30pm £10

This evening of jazz is part of a studio season and will take place in The Studio. The stage is created by re-setting the main hall, making a unique and intimate performance space.

Tuesday 26th May
8.0-10.30pm £7
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio with special guest Roy Williams, trombone

Tuesday 28th April
8.0-10.30pm £7
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio with special guest:
Julian Stringle

Tuesday 31st March
8.0-10.30pm £7
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio with special guest:
Bruce Adams, trumpet

Tuesday 24th February 2015
8.0-10.30pm £7
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio with special guest:
Andy Shillingford, Saxophone

Andy cut his 'jazz teeth' so to speak with the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra. Following on from that he became lead alto with the Birmingham based Fat Chops Big Band. Over the years, this has given him the opportunity to play with some of the worlds greatest musicians including Bobby Shew, Lanny Morgan, Arturo Sandoval, Mark Nightingale, Nigel Hitchcock, Bruce Adams, Alan Barnes, Pete Long, Dave O’Higgins and many more. He is a regular member of Tom Hill's Yellow Jackets tribute band, the Straightjackets (also featuring Paul Sawtell) and a featured soloist on recent CDs by the Steve King Big Band and Nu-Jazz guitarist Lee Jones.
He has played in music festivals all over the UK, Europe and beyond including the Brecon, Cheltenham and Montreux Jazz Festivals, Walt Disney World Florida and the International Jazz Educators Conference in Miami.

Saturday 13th December 2014
8.0-10.30pm
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio with special guest:
Alan Barnes, saxophone
PLUS guest pianist, Brian Dee
Christmas Event: Victoria Rooms £10
Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk n

Our next jazz session at Loughborough Town Hall features not one but TWO UK jazz legends! Multi saxophone instrumentalist, Alan Barnes, often described as Britain's favourite sax player, is paying a welcome return visit. Alan is an award winning musician who has played with artists as varied as Salena Jones, Bjork and Van Morrison.

Brian Dee was the house pianist at the opening of Ronnie Scott's club in London in 1959 and he has recorded with many famous names such as Bing Crosby, Peggy Lee and Fred Astaire.

The two stars are joined by Lizzie's house band featuring Bill Coleman on double bass and Trevor Davies on drums. For this unique event our usual Tuesday session is being moved to Saturday 13th December to create a special Christmas Jazz Eve in the Town Hall's Victoria Room. Lizzie will host the evening bringing her intimate vocal style and she promises to include a few Christmas songs to celebrate the festive season. Book now to make sure you don't miss this great night - group bookings are welcome. The event starts at 8.0pm & tickets are £10.

To book please contact:
Booking Office, Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB
mailto:[email protected]
Box Office: 01509 231914

Tuesday 25th November 2014
8.0-10.30pm £7
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio with special guest:
Max Brittain, guitar
Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Max has performed in all the major UK concert venues and toured extensively throughout Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East and New Zealand in the company of such musical talents as Jamie Cullum, Georgie Fame, Cleo Laine, Marion Montgomery, Vic Damone, Guy Mitchell, Val Doonican and the National Symphony Orchestra.
His jazz career includes work with Humphrey Lyttleton, Terry Lightfoot, Ronnie Scott, and American jazz guitar giants Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis and Charlie Byrd. Max has appeared at the Brecon Jazz Festival with trumpeter Chris Hodgkins and plays regularly at the Ealing Jazz Festival.

Tuesday 30th September 2014
8.0-10.30pm £7
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio with special guest:
Bryan Corbett, trumpet

Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Tuesday 15th July 2014
8.0-10.30pm £5
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio
Julian Stringle, clarinet & sax

Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Julian plays Clarinet, Alto & Tenor Saxes and Sings - but the Clarinet is his passion and he is now recognised as the most stylish performer on the instrument in Europe.

He was voted 'Best Clarinettist' at the British Jazz Awards 2006 and 2007.

His major influences have been Artie Shaw, Peanuts Hucko, Buddy De Franco, Eddie Daniels, Oscar Peterson - and Delius!

Julian’s highly melodic music and unique sound reaches the younger audience while his soul, original writing and phenomenal technique on his instrument excites the jazz aficionados.

"The best clarinettist to emerge in British jazz for decades" - Sir John Dankworth.

Tuesday 27th May 2014
8.0-10.30pm
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio with special guest:
Paul Sawtell, vibes

Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Tuesday 1st April 2014
8.0-10.30pm
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & trio with special guest:
John Pearce, violin

Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Tuesday 18th March 2014
8.0-10.30pm
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie & Trio
with special guest:
Alan Barnes, saxophone clarinet flute & baritone

Book online: http://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk

Tuesday 21st January 2014
8.0-10.30pm
Jazz at the Town Hall, Loughborough
Lizzie Cooper, vocals; Max Brittain, guitar;
Paul Sawtell piano; Harvey Weston, bass; Trevor Davies, drums

Future Events 2016
Lizzie & Trio
with special guest:
Jim Mullen, guitar

Jim Mullen is regarded as one of the finest guitarists on the planet.

Formerly, having played with organist Brian Auger's Oblivion Express', appearing on the band's first three albums, Jim then joined 'Kokomo' and later toured with the 'Average White Band'.
It was while he was touring the U.S. with this group, in the mid 70s, that he met up and joined forces with the renowned English tenor saxonphonist, Dick Morrissey, and throughout the 1980s, acheived considerable critical acclaim as joint leader of the excellent Vritish jazz-funk band 'Morissey-Mullen'.

Jim has won many music awards including 'Best Guitar' in the British Telecom Jazz awards in 1994, 1996 and 2000.
Recently, Jim has recorded, as part of 'The All-Stars', a collective of session musicians on their Paul McCartney - produced album, 'All About the Music'.
Hailing from Glassgow, Jim usually utilises the same right hand playing technique as Wes Montgomery, that is, using the thumb rather than the plectrum.