Fleet Jazz Club: Lunchtime Jazz

A warm welcome to Small Blue, the acclaimed jazz trio led by drummer and composer Martin Pyne, featuring Marianne Windham on bass and David Beebee on piano. The group has released two albums to enthusiastic critical acclaim and has developed a distinctive sound that is both intimate and richly expressive.

Small Blue’s music ranges far and wide in mood and tempo, taking in heartfelt ballads, mysterious grooves, evocative atmospheres and melodic swing. Their performances combine compelling original compositions with engaging stories and unexpected twists along the way.

“Pyne has written twelve exceptional compositions for the new group that immediately gives the trio an identity and repertoire that marks them out as rather something special” – Jazz Views

Expect a huge variety of groovy and memorable tunes delivered with complete conviction, alongside the intriguing and often quirky back stories that make Small Blue’s performances so engaging.

Tickets £10 (cash or card) on the door. The Harlington Function Room, doors open 11.20am, performance times 12 to 1pm. No pre-booking needed.

October 1st – Art Themen

A true original of British jazz, Art Themen has been a vital and inventive presence on the UK jazz scene for more than six decades. Winner of the British Jazz Award for Best Tenor Saxophonist, recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Worshipful Company of Musicians, and recently shortlisted for Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards, Art remains as distinctive, witty and brilliantly unpredictable as ever.

This living legend has famously balanced a career as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with performing alongside some of the biggest names in British jazz and beyond. Over the years he has played with Alexis Korner and Stan Tracey, and appeared on recordings with artists including Joe Cocker, Jack Bruce and even Bing Crosby.

Described by The Observer as “one of the tiny handful of undeniably perfect jazz musicians”, Art continues to delight audiences with his unmistakable sound, boundless creativity and infectious sense of humour.

With Kate Williams on piano and Marianne Windham on bass.

Tickets £10 (cash or card) on the door. The Harlington Function Room, doors open 11.20am, performance times 12 to 1pm. No pre-booking needed.

November 5th – Rob Barron Trio

A very welcome appearance from the Rob Barron Trio, led by one of the UK’s most respected jazz pianists. London-based pianist, arranger and composer Rob Barron has been described as “one of the most creative and versatile musicians of his generation” and is regarded as a mainstay of both the London jazz and studio scenes.

A regular performer at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Rob is constantly in demand as a sideman and bandleader alike. Highly regarded for his improvisational flair, innate musicality and elegant touch, his playing draws inspiration from Blue Note greats including Cedar Walton, Wynton Kelly and Sonny Clark, while maintaining a style that is uniquely his own.

Expect an hour of swinging, sophisticated and deeply engaging jazz from a trio at the top of its game.

With the great Steve Brown on drums and Marianne Windham on bass.

Tickets £10 (cash or card) on the door. The Harlington Function Room, doors open 11.20am, performance times 12 to 1pm. No pre-booking needed.

December 10th – Artist TBC

An hour of great live music featuring a well-known jazz artist and their band (Artist TBC).

Join us for our final Lunchtime Jazz concert of the year and enjoy an afternoon of outstanding live jazz in the welcoming surroundings of The Harlington Function Room. Further details of the artist and line-up will be announced soon.

Tickets £10 (cash or card) on the door. The Harlington Function Room, doors open 11.20am, performance times 12 to 1pm. No pre-booking needed.