Music, Jazz

Award-winning entertainer Movin' Melvin returns to Brighton with his new Soulful journey through the life of Ray Charles and his contemporaries: Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, Lloyd Price, Percy Mayfield… Singing, dancing, Tap, comedy, stories… "Exceptional" ★★★★★ Scotsman, "Songs that never sounded better, even by Ray Charles…

Jazz and funk with a Hendrix twist from guitarist Aki Remally and his four-piece band.

A true miracle of the township: four boys with golden voices. 'Entsha' in Zulu means new. This remarkable a cappella group with fresh sounds and new style from the beating heart of Soweto. Great music, inspirational harmonies, fabulous dance. An irresistible performance expressing the spirit of Africa. Infectiously…

Pharoah Sanders possesses one of the most distinctive tenor saxophone sounds in jazz. Harmonically rich and heavy with overtones, He made his name with expressionistic, free jazz in John Coltrane's late ensembles of the mid-'60s, and then on a series of modal/free classic albums under his own name, he’s gone on to embrace…

The Australian ensemble performs a selection of classical, jazz and popular music.

Blues and folk residency.

Jazz vocalist Clare Teal sets out on a tour of the UK to perform songs from her album Get Happy, including the single All For Love. Plus tracks from her 2009 live album Live At Ebenezer Chapel, with Colin Ball and AD Chivers. Teal hails from Yorkshire and has been interested in jazz from an early age. She took an interest…

The Frank Griffith Nonet features many UK jazz stars including trumpeters Henry Lowther, and Robbie Robson (Dog Soup), as well as pianist Tim Lapthorn, baritone saxist Mick Foster and percussionist Paul Clarvis. Special guests will include trombonist Chris Gower, alto saxophonist Martin Hathaway and bassist Luke…

The trombone player leads the band as it performs the hard bop and mainstream jazz songs of Jimmy Smith

Roll up. Roll up. For the big top circus tent at Hove Carnival - packed with live performances from Brighton’s finest singer-songwriters. A different live acoustic performance every hour. The Big Top is part of the 2013 Hove Carnival on Hove Park in aid of Martlets and Hove Lions. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable…

With three decades of experience under his belt, Longthorne, who hails from the days of 'Live at the Palladium', performs from his vast back catalogue. He's known for his uncanny impersonations of Shirley Bassey, who apparently claims 'Joe can do me better than I can do myself'.

Lorne Cowieson (trumpet) and his quintet in concert.

Traditional jazz songs from the band.

Relax and enjoy an evening of music, mood and style in an atmospheric setting as Tempo, Fringe Award winners, perform a classic selection of songs - unforgettable melodies such as "Come fly with me", " Summertime", "the way you look tonight", "Just in time" and "My baby just cares for me". Vocal vibrance, versatility and…

The award-winning saxophonist leads his mainstream jazz outfit.

The UK's pop goddess Alexandra Burke is set to light up the UK as she embarks on her debut UK tour. The All Night Long tour sees the songstress play a massive 18 dates around the country starting in Glasgow. Alexandra Burke hits the road to bring her fans a spectacular gig with show stopping routines and performances of…

Mainstream jazz by the Croydon-born singer-pianist.

Mainstream jazz by the saxophonist and her accompanying musicians.

Zig Zag Band, the Byres Road Big Band and the Glasgow University Big Band come together for this special gig playing some works never performed in Scotland before.

The Blind Boys of Alabama have endured since 1939, and since the 1990s they've positively prevailed, what with performances at the White House, collaborations with superstar guests and multiple Grammy awards. They've continued to take gospel into the new millennium with stunning releases such as Spirit of the Century and…