Christmas Special

After graduating from Trinity in 2007 Paul was quick off the mark to establish himself on the London scene with this very fine young quintet. They have made some live recordings which you can pick up via his website and there is talk of a studio recording in 2012. His compositions are highly melodic and the band has a very distinctive sound. It recently came to the attention of our London scout and we are delighted to bring them ‘Up North’ to open our 2012 Christmas Special.

www.paulrileysax.com

This Christmas carvery has become established as a club favourite event and has sold out for the last two years so please book early. We are pleased to welcome back the delightful Zoe Chiotis who was a big hit at our 2012 festival last February, to sing with Liverpool guitarist Tony Ormesher (from The Magic Hat Ensemble) who shone at the club with tenor sax virtuoso Benn Clatworthy last November. Expect a sprinkling of Jobim, Ellington and Porter with your Christmas dinner.

Music from 5.30 to 6.30 pm

Alan’s latest recording ‘project’ on his own Woodville Records label brings aboard one of Britain’s finest pianists Craig Milverton with his own trio to explore bassist Al Swainger’s arrangements of tunes written and recorded by the great ‘West Coast’ altoist Art Pepper.

Late set and party

Well known to Northern jazzers, this trio excelled at the 2011 Manchester Jazz Festival and we’ve asked them to finish off our 2012 season with the rapid fire set from that gig. Hang on to your Christmas party hats!