Performing music from his second album ‘Americana’, pianist Eddie Gripper tells the story of an 8,000 km hitchhiking journey from Alaska to California, completed in under two months during the summer of 2022. The music captures the vast landscapes and unforgettable moments along the way - from sleeping in the Alaskan wilderness to cycling down Santa Monica Pier - offering a vivid, hopeful, yet unflinching reflection on American life.

Having “already garnered comparisons with the greats” (Jazzwise) after the release of his debut album ‘Home’, Eddie has rapidly established himself as a young contender on the jazz circuit. In his trio he is accompanied by Clem Saynor on double bass and Patrick Barrett-Donlon at the drums.

He has worked as a performer, promoter and producer alongside top jazz musicians such as Nigel Price, Simon Spillett, Huw Warren, Iain Ballamy, John Parricelli and Laura Jurd. As a composer, he has collaborated with vocalist Elijah Jeffery, releasing a self-titled album in 2025 of songs that explore the intersections of jazz, singer-songwriter, classical and folk traditions. 

In 2024, Gripper embarked on a 29-date tour across the four nations of the UK and  the Republic of Ireland, and remains active on the national and international scene, having played at venues such as Crazy Coqs, Pizza Express London, and various festivals, both under his own name and with other projects.

“Eddie Gripper is rapidly establishing a reputation for himself as one of the UK’s most exciting young jazz pianists…” Jazzwise

A celebration of iconic female jazz singers through the decades, with singer/pianist Julie Dunn joined by guitarist extraordinaire Charles Mason.

They will be performing hit songs such as Billie Holiday’s Lover Man, Ella Fitzgerald’s Lady is a Tramp, Sara Vaughan’s Summertime, and  Peggy Lee’s Fever, together with some great Diana Krall numbers and Julie’s own upbeat tunes.

Julie Dunn has released several acclaimed jazz albums, playing alongside Johnny Dankworth’s son Alec, and she has toured the country playing in prestigious venues such as the Vortex and the 606 Club in London. She has garnered widespread praise in the press, with Chris Parker describing her as “a class act – warm, compelling…impeccable” and Muse Magazine praising her as a “soulful jazz songstress who effortlessly sings in her distinctively rich and smooth vocal style.”

Charles Mason is a much in demand jazz guitarist-his dynamic playing perfectly complements Julie’s vibrant singing style resulting in a fresh and appealing sound.

This promises to be a fabulous night of great jazz favourites, not to be missed!