The Verdict

Byron Wallen is 'one of the most innovative, exciting and original trumpet players alive' - Jazzwise Magazine. Widely recognised as a seminal figure in world jazz, he is constantly travelling the world recording, teaching and performing. Raised in a musical family, Byron as a child studied classical piano…

Roxanne @ The Verdict is immensely proud to present: The Fabulous Red Diesel. AGAIN! After a stunning debut in August 2019 we can't wait to see them again. This is a feel good gig that you want to end the month on. The Fabulous Red Diesel are a highly original jazz orientated band of unconventional players. Its song…

Joe was born in Basingstoke but grew up in Neath and began studying jazz piano when he was 12 years old. In 2009 Joe attended the Royal Welsh College for four years studying with some of the country's finest jazz musicians. During his time at the conservatoire, joe was given the opportunity to play at Brecon Jazz festival…

Fresh from winning a BAFTA and composing for Sesame Street, Joss Peach returns once again to The Verdict with his fantastic trio featuring Terry Pack- double bass and Milo Fell- drums. This visit sees the trio delving into the wonderful world of Bill Evans. This empathic jazz trio has been performing together for…

Return of Mingnificent South Coast superband, with new material Door/food 7.0 pm, music 8.30 Students £12 (see note below) (Martijn Van Galen (trumpet) Mark Bassey (trombone) Julian Nicholas (tenor sax) Andy Pickett (alto sax) Rob Leake (baritone sax & bass clarinet) David Beebee (piano) Terry Pack (bass) Milo Fell…

UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the world's most original and uniquely talented guitarists. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more – all mixed with jazz – Meier's versatility and musical fluency extends well beyond that, even. (…

Steve Waterman (trumpet) Paul Booth (saxes) Mark Edwards (piano) Nigel Thomas (bass) Winston Clifford (drums) Door/food 7.0 pm, music 8.30 Students £12 (see note below) Return by public demand of one of the South's absolutely favourite groups, tonight augmented by star trumpeter Steve Waterman, and premiering new…

An absolute blast, one of the most exciting gigs of the year a brilliant all-round package' London Jazz News Alto-sax master Tony Kofi fronts this loving celebration of the jazz giant (in every sense) Julian 'Cannnonball' Adderley. With Andy Davies on trumpet, Alex Webb (piano), Andrew Cleyndert (bass) and Alfonso…

Sara Dowling (vocals) Ross Stanley (piano) Dario Di Lecce (bass) Steve Brown (drums) Door/food 7.0 pm, music 8.30 Students £12 (see note below) Voted best vocalist at the British Jazz Awards 2019, Sara was born in Muscat-Oman of Jordanian and Irish parents. She became a professional cellist before turning to vocals…

Roxanne @ The Verdict is proud to present the Sussex Universities Big Band. They play a variety of jazz, Latin and swing including many well-known popular songs. The Big Band has played at a wide range of events from Weddings and Balls to Corporate Events and Festivals. The Sussex Universities Big Band played to its…