Fleet Jazz Club: Lunchtime Jazz

August 7th – Freddie Gavita & Paul Edis

Winner of the British Jazz Awards “Best Trumpeter of 2017,” Freddie Gavita has cemented his place as a leading light on the British Jazz scene. He is a member of the Ronnie Scott’s Club Quintet and jazz-rock outfit Fletch’s Brew as well as being a band leader in his own right. A fearless improviser, “he solos with fluent authority, his tone ranging from the warmly conversational to the eloquently strident.” Unmisseable!

September 4th – Alex Garnett

Alex Garnett is regarded as one of the finest saxophonists in the world and has recorded several albums as well as being a long-standing member of the Ronnie Scott’s All-Stars.

A versatile musician and first call sideman, and instantly recognized by his dark, husky sound, he has enjoyed success as both a jazz artist, composer and arranger, and an in demand session, studio and commercial saxophonist, having racked up countless recording credits along the way.

With PAUL EDIS on piano, Marianne Windham on double bass

October 2nd – Nicholas Meier

London based Swiss guitarist Nicolas Meier is one of the stars of a vibrant British jazz scene, his trademark sound, as heard on his MGP Records and Naim albums, a mixture of Methenyesque jazz and spicy Turkish and world music rhythms. Unmissable!

November 6th – All About The Bass with Marianne Windham

Fleet Jazz anchor Marianne Windham steps forward with a whistle stop tour of some of the great bass players in the history of jazz who have influenced her playing and her musical journey.