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   AUGUST 2008
Brandon Allen  

7th August
Brandon Allen / Quentin Collins Organ Quartet

Led by Australian saxophonist Brandon Allen, alongside the talented young trumpeter Quentin Collins, the quartet play classic music from the Blue Note and Prestige eras, inspired by the music of John Coltrane, Freddie Hubbard, Horace Silver and Joe Henderson. The quartet will also feature original compositions by the band. The talented Ross Stanley makes a return visit following on from his earlier appearance in July with Dylan Howe, with Italian drummer Enzo Zirilli completing the line up.
Brandon Allen – tenor sax, Quentin Collins – trumpet, Ross Stanley – hammond organ, Enzo Zirilli – drums.
Tickets £10/£8*
Mark Crooks   14th August
Mark Crooks Quartet

An evening of swing, bebop and bossa nova. A brilliant jazz clarinetist, Mark Crooks equally at home on tenor saxophone, has worked in a wide range of musical settings, including classical work and shows. A member of the Back to Basie Orchestra and the celebrated John Wilson Orchestra, Mark also works regularly with saxophonist Jim Tomlinson and fellow clarinet player Julian Marc Stringle.
Mark Crooks – clarinet and tenor sax, Leon Greening – piano, Simon Thorpe – double bass, Matt Skelton – drums.
Tickets £10/£8*
Mick Hutton   21st August
Mick Hutton Group

Mick Hutton has worked with Bill Bruford, Django Bates and Humphrey Lyttleton. After a hand injury prevented him from playing double bass, Mick has emerged as a composer and bandleader. His latest group allows Mick to showcase his multi-instrumental talents on steel pan and cuato, as well as bass guitar. Drummer Paul Robinson’s glittering international career has seen him work with the likes of Van Morrison, Jan Hammer and for close to 20 years Nina Simone.
Mick Hutton – bass guitar and steel pan, Andy Panayi – tenor sax and flute, Mark Edwards – piano, Paul Robinson – drums.
Tickets £11/£9*
Duncan Eagles   28th August
Duncan Eagles Quartet

Quartet led by the young saxophonist Duncan Eagles, who has worked as a sideman with Mornington Lockett, Derek Nash, Martin Shaw and Roy Babbington. Playing originals written by Duncan for the group, the music will also include some choice standards. Expect an evening of exciting, swinging, high energy jazz, drawing influence from Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane through to the likes of Kenny Garrett and Dave Holland.
Duncan Eagles – tenor and alto sax, Sam Leak – piano, Max Luthert – double bass, Chris Nickolls – drums.
Tickets £9/£7*