Events

Delightfully melodic compositions combined with spoken word in a new project from Birmingham saxophonist and composer We are proud to present this special show in partnership with Jazz Midlands Mentorship Scheme. In April this year, saxophonist, composer and Birmingham Conservatoire graduate Dan Lockheart released TreesSpeakWords, a project featuring an octet of some of Birmingham's finest […]

Funk-fusion mastery honouring the works of Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, Brotherly and others along with their own creations During unsettled times, five travellers from distant lands went in search of their destiny. In the imposing mountains soaring high above the bamboo forests of Bristol, they banded together as one unstoppable force, and accepted the calling […]

Corrie Dick is at the rhythmic epicentre of a new era of innovative British jazz. Don't miss this performance with his Sun Swells sextet As a multi-instrumentalist who has recorded on piano, vocals, synth, guitar and trumpet, Corrie Dick’s writing is uniquely colourful and his playing shaped by many perspectives. The new album Sun Swells […]

Brassy, funky, groovy jazz juice for your soul from a 7-piece collaboration oozing talent with every beat! Saxophonist, composer and producer Paul Booth (Steely Dan, Carlos Santana, Van Morrison, Incognito, Jamiroquai, Gregory Porter, Chaka Khan) embarked on the project ‘Secret Sessions’ as an outlet for new music that is created, played and ultimately recorded by […]

In-demand Birmingham bassist brings his band playing original creations and 21st Century re-working of Jazz, Soul and Reggae classics Born and raised in Birmingham, UK, Reed is one of the most versatile and charismatic musicians to come out of the city in recent years. In 1998, Reed graduated from Birmingham Conservatoire, earning a first-class Bachelors […]

All-star line-up of friends playing their favourite fusion from Metheny, Holdsworth, Weather Report and more! We are totally stoked to welcome this incredible band with some big names in the line-up to Worcester to play one of their rare gigs for us at The Marrs Bar! FNUK evolved out of the Bournemouth jazz scene in […]

Thoughtful compositions and minimalist improvisation from an exceptional 22 year old pianist emerging on the British jazz scene Hailing from Oxford and now based in Cardiff, pianist, composer and educator Eddie Gripper released his debut album “Home” on the prestigious Ubuntu Records label in March 2023. Delightfully minimalist improvisation brings to life the stories behind […]

Guttural bass lines, skronking sax, freeform guitar riffs and tribal drums, improvised jazzmetal never sounded so dangerous, healthy, fresh and essential Certainly one of the most positive things to come out of those peculiar pandemic years, The Plague Doctors Cure All was formed in 2021 by Welsh-based saxophonist and local music community champion Lyndon Owen. […]

Unpretentious, lyrical music from a superb, modern jazz guitarist that will appeal beyond the jazz audience. Back in February 2023, we had the ‘Lowe-r’ third of the Preston-Glasgow-Lowe trio, drummer Laurie Lowe come and play for us with Yolanda Charles’ Project PH. This year we’re delighted to present the ‘front third’, co-leader and guitarist David […]

Progressive electric jazz fusion five-piece from the South West of England making their Midlands debut! With the release of their album ‘Choose Your Froot’ in 2022 and opening for The Brand New Heavies at the Sidmouth and Rye Jazz & Blues festivals in 2023, Slinky Machine are on the ascent in the UK scene. We […]

Acid Jazz and Brazilian funk party vibes from this energetic West Midlands 7-piece You won’t be able to sit still for this rare Saturday Music Spoken Here night at The Marrs Bar. Birmingham-based Headquarters of Groove had a great 2023 with several gigs at Hockley Social Club in Birmingham, two dates at the Cheltenham Jazz […]

Flavours of 60s Blue Note records, 90s Radiohead, pre-war Vaughan Williams and contemporary New York jazz combine to create an intensely engaging sound Hailing from rural Leicestershire with Welsh roots, graduating from Trinity Laban via Junior Birmingham Conservatoire and now bringing a fresh perspective to South East London, Nye Banfield is a profoundly creative saxophonist […]