ELLIOT GALVIN/CORRIE DICK/NIKOS ZIARKAS

Acclaimed keyboard player and composer Elliot Galvin brings a brand-new trio to SoundCellar, performing new material live for the very first time. Joined by two of Europe’s most inventive rhythm players, Corrie Dick (drums) and Nikos Ziarkas (guitar), this promises to be an exciting first outing for music that’s adventurous, lyrical and full of surprise.

This gig will take place at The Grasshopper,
139 – 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HT.

Please note: If parking in either of the car parks at The Grasshopper, you must register your vehicle on one of the dedicated terminals at the bar or in the function room.

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Widely regarded as one of the UK’s most innovative pianists and composers, Elliot Galvin has earned international acclaim for his fearless blend of contemporary jazz, free improvisation and classical influences. His five albums as a leader have topped Album of the Year lists in both DownBeat and Jazzwise, while his work with the Mercury Prize-nominated band Dinosaur and collaborations with artists including Shabaka Hutchings, Emma-Jean Thackray, Norma Winstone and Marius Neset have established him as one of the leading voices in European jazz.

Galvin’s recent album The Ruin, featuring Shabaka Hutchings, Sebastian Rochford, Ruth Goller and the Ligeti Quartet, was named Gilles Peterson’s Jazz Album of the Year 2025, further cementing his reputation as a musician of exceptional originality and vision.

“Elliot Galvin is an explorer with great vision. He has something to say to the world in a voice that is distinct, thoughtful and appealing.”
— Frank Alkyer, DownBeat

Award-winning drummer and composer Corrie Dick is one of the UK’s most distinctive rhythmic voices, renowned for his melodic approach and imaginative musicianship. A key member of Mercury Prize-nominated Dinosaur, he has performed with leading artists including Laura Jurd, Rob Luft, and Jasper Høiby, while his own projects draw on influences from jazz, Celtic folk and African music. Winner of BBC Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year, Dick continues to push the boundaries of contemporary jazz drumming with creativity, sensitivity and infectious energy.

Greek-born, London-based guitarist and composer Nikos Ziarkas has become a vital figure on the UK’s contemporary jazz scene, celebrated for his distinctive sound and adventurous musical approach. A member of the acclaimed ensemble Valia Calda, he has collaborated with artists including Theon Cross, Moses Boyd, Chelsea Carmichael and Steam Down, performing at major festivals and venues worldwide including Montreux Jazz Festival, the Blue Note in New York and the Montreal Jazz Festival. His music effortlessly crosses the boundaries between jazz, rock, folk and free improvisation.

Elliot Galvin: keyboards
Corrie Dick: drums
Nikos Ziarkas: guitar

Entry is £17.50 (no booking fee) in advance through the below link, or £20 on the door (cash or card).