Henry Spencer-trumpet, flugel Karim Saber-guitar Matt Robinson-piano, bass synth Jamie Murray-drums Henry Spencer launched his latest album The Defector (A masterpiece - Jazz in Europe) following international touring, TV and radio broadcasts and the increase of audiences and followers worldwide. He worked with multi-GRAMMY award-winning Dave Darlington in New York, whose credits include Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter for his previous releases, receiving critical acclaim internationally. ★★★★★ Spencer is one of the great talents of the British jazz scene drawing a high level of recognition. Listen to Spencer's genius InMusic(DE) The Guardian★★★★ & The Observer ★★★★ Dazzling

Chris Ingham-pno/voc/gtr Harry Greene-sax/gtr Paul Higgs-tpt/pno/mel Geoff Gascoyne-d.bs George Double-drm/voc The songs of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, aka Steely Dan, stood alone in 1970s rock; cryptic, pungent lyrics and sophisticated, detailed music deeply influenced by, in Becker and Fagen's own words, the best jazz players of the 50s and 60s. Steely Jazz re-examines the Dan canon, illuminating the singular melodies, rich harmonies and exploring the small jazz group possibilities of an incomparably opulent songbook. Featuring well known pieces alongside classic tracks and deep cuts from the masterpiece albums it is a fresh, exciting celebration of two giants of 20th Century popular music. The Chris Ingham Quintet's CD Walter, Donald is released September 2025.

John Etheridge - guitar Pete Whittaker-organ George Double-drums Blue Spirits Trio came about through John's love of the perennially attractive combination of Electric Guitar and Organ. The band has a take on this well known combination in a way that connects with the bluesier, intense side of John's playing. This band has been popular on the club circuit for many years and always delivers.

Liane Carroll piano and vocals Multi award-winning singer, pianist, composer Liane Carroll is the perfect choice to top-off our 2025 events. One of the hottest singers on the UK jazz scene she is a double BBC Jazz Award winner. She also won Best Female Jazz Vocalist at the first Ronnie Scotts Jazz Awards. She has released 16 albums in her own name and has worked with many of the biggest names in UK and international jazz including Ian Shaw, John Etheridge and Claire Martin. A world-classs act The Guardian

Alexandra Ridout-tpt Yvonne Rogers-pno Simón Willson-bass David Sirkis-drs UK born multi award winner Alexandra Ridout is a trumpeter, bandleader, composer and educator based in Harlem NYC. At only 26 years old she is already one of the most talented young trumpet players on the international scene. Since winning the UK's prestigious BBC Young Jazz Musician in 2016 she has been captivating audiences in the UK and USA.