Coltrane's solo career was in its infancy in 1958 when he recorded this much lauded album. Hastings based tenor saxophonist, Josephine Davies evokes the tone and melodic lines of the great man himself, leading this sextet, with trombone wizardry of Mark Bassey, Nigel Thomas (bass) up and coming young guns Tim Wells (piano), Angus Bishop (drums), plus your host and trumpeter, Chris Coull.

A sublime fusion of Oliver Nelson's writing & improvising flare, were brought together in this must have record in any jazz aficionado's collection. The original 7 piece line up is led by Andy Panayi (alto sax), and co-bandleader Chris Coull (trumpet) plus UK heavyweight saxes; Sammy Mayne & Alan Barnes. Rhythm section is John Donaldson (piano, of Freddie Hubbard fame) Paul Whitten (bassist for the late, great Chet Baker) and up and coming drummer Joe Edwards.

One of the most influential composers of the 20th century, Ellington had written over a thousand tunes by the time of his death in 1973. Trumpeter and arranger, Chris Coull, has taken a selection of his most famous pieces for this octet, featuring the high octane trumpeting of Bruce Adams, UK jazz legend Alan Barnes (sax & clarinet), Geoff Mason (trombone), plus renowned big band drummer Pete Cater with pianist Terry Seabrook & top UK bassist Dan Sheppard. Also special guest appearance from vocalist Lucy Pickering

The most widely sold jazz album ever, A Kind Of Blue has influenced jazz history since its release 65 years ago. Pianist Terry Seabrook leads this all-star six piece group in a blend of tunes from the original album plus other recordings from Miles famous sextet. Tenor saxophonist, Josephine Davies plays John Coltrane to the alto sax of Andy Panayi's Cannonball Adderley. The rhythm section is complete with Paul Whitten (bass) and Alex Pitt (drums). Trumpeter Chris Coull plays the part of Miles himself!

The Getz Gilberto album of 1963 has gone down in the annals of Jazz history as a seminal recording bringing together three giants of their genre; Stan Getz's lyrical saxophone playing, Carlos Jobim's haunting compositions and Joao Gilberto's bossa nova guitar playing. Stealing the show was Gilberto's wife, Astrud, whose soft lyrical performances are perfectly capture by Brighton based singer Ela Southgate. The band features London based, Stan Getz aficionado James Allsopp (tenor sax) together with Chris Coull (flugelhorn) and rhythm section led by Matt Wall (guitar) with Joss Peach (piano), Dan Sheppard (bass) and Angus Bishop (drums).

A stellar company of jazz musicians come together to perform a musical tribute to the jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim. Experience a celebration of this unique South African pianists unique style and musical voice with performances of his classic standards, plus interpretations and new arrangements his music. Pianist Joss Peach takes the role of Ibrahim for this performance. The band is fronted by Mark Bassey (trombone) and Alex Bondonno (saxophone) who will lead the audience through the musical story of Ibrahim's life from the streets of Cape Town to his role in the fight against apartheid, and journey to becoming a world renowned jazz musician.

Alex Bondonno leads this 18 piece jazz big band featuring some of the top players from in and around Sussex. Previous outings here have been very popular, filling the church with the sounds of Basie, Ellington and Nestico as well as more modern counterparts such as Gordon Goodwin and Oliver Nelson. Plus some compositions by locals Brightonian musicians.

Twice nominated in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards, Imogen Ryall has proved herself one of the leading voices of the UK jazz scene. In this collaboration with Chris Coull she has penned lyrics to the distinctive compositions of New York based trumpeter Tom Harrell to produce the album On The Roof on Rubicon records; released on May 30th, it will be available to buy tonight. The rhythm section is led by bass virtuoso Simon Woolf together with Si Robinson (piano) and Joe Edwards (drums)