Josh Kemp/Rob Barron

7:30 JOSH KEMP
Saxophonist Josh came to jazz at an early age, winning a Daily Telegraph Young Jazz Band of the Year award in his teens. After reading Philosophy at Oxford University, Josh returned to jazz with scholarships to Guildhall and Trinity College of Music and since then he has established himself as a saxophonist and composer of note, renowned for his melodic inventiveness. With several great CDs already under his belt, we are looking forward to a selection of material from his latest record “Tone Poetry” tonight. This lyrical and melodic band, also featuring pianist Tim Lapthorn, bass player Mick Hutton and drummer Jon Scott will perform Josh’s lovely original tunes, plus some choice standards

“wonderfully rich toned tenorist Josh Kemp with a laconic, subtle, highly nuanced and original sound” Time Out

10:15 ROB BARRON
After leaving Leeds College of Music with a BA Hons degree in Jazz studies and the College award for Outstanding Performance, pianist Rob Barron moved to London where he completed his Masters in Music performance with Distinction from The Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Since then he has been a mainstay of the Jazz and studio scene, including work with US jazz stars Bob Mintzer, Phil Woods, Benny Golson and Curtis Fuller, leading UK musicians Tim Garland, Soweto Kinch, Nigel Hitchcock, Jean Toussaint and the award-winning Kairos 4tet as well as the likes of Bryan Adams, The BBC Big Band, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vanessa Mae, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Paloma Faith, English National Ballet and Jamelia. A fluent and creative player Rob is considered to be one of the most talented pianists of his generation. Performing tonight with his trio featuring Tim Thornton on bass and Josh Morrison on drums, this promises to be a gig well worth catching.

“Excellent pianist” Guardian