Formed in NYC in 2017, US saxophonist JED LEVY and British guitarist PHIL ROBSON bring their international quartet to SoundCellar, featuring Italian drummer ROBERTO GATTO and British bassist MARK HODGSON. Their innovative, melodic jazz blends tradition with contemporary grooves, captivating audiences at iconic venues worldwide. This gig will take place at The Grasshopper, 139 – […]

DORSET YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA (DYJO), led by renowned local musician Terry Quinney, features talented young players on a full big band lineup. Expect festive favourites alongside classic and contemporary jazz, performed by the next generation of jazz musicians. For this gig DYJO will be joined by acclaimed pianist Rebecca Nash. This gig will take place […]

A unique SoundCellar curated meeting of rising star jazz guitarist GARETH FOWLER and the fantastic rhythm section of organist BILL MUDGE and drummer ANDY CHAPMAN. A thrilling performance awaits from this exceptional trio! This gig will take place at The Grasshopper, 139 – 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HT. Please note: If parking in either of […]

SoundCellar are excited to welcome back acclaimed saxophonist Theo Travis fronting his band Double Talk. Operating at the fluid interface between jazz, ambient and prog this four piece band also features Mike Outram on guitar, Pete Whittaker on Hammond organ and Nic France on drums. This gig will take place at The Grasshopper, 139 – 141 Bournemouth […]

Multi-award-winning sax virtuoso Andy Panayi has over 40 years’ experience at the forefront of British jazz, performing with legends like Freddie Hubbard, John Dankworth, and Wynton Marsalis. Catch him for one night only with Bill Mudge (organ) and Andy Chapman (drums) for an unmissable evening of top-class jazz. This gig will take place in The […]

We are excited to be working in partnership with Studio Jazz at the Lighthouse again, to co-present the incredible composer / bassist DANIEL CASIMIR and his superb band, including star saxophonist Binker Golding, plus the exquisite vocals of Ria Moran. This gig will take place in the Sherling Studio, Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 […]

We are delighted to host this wonderful trio plus special guest, involving some of the finest musicians performing in the UK today, when we present Monkin' Around feat. Dave O' Higgins This gig will take place at The Grasshopper, 139 – 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HT. Please note: If parking in either of the […]

One of SoundCellar’s favourite gigs in 2024 involved Maria Chiara Argirò on keys. We are therefore very much looking forward to welcoming her back to The Grasshopper, this time in the international Moonfish project. This gig will take place at The Grasshopper, 139 – 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HT. Please note: If parking in […]

Paris-based saxophonist and composer Olga Amelchenko makes her SoundCellar debut with her quartet, performing music from her new album Howling Silence on Edition Records. Expect fresh original tunes and lyrical improvising from this excellent European ensemble. This gig will take place at The Grasshopper, 139 – 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HT. Please note: If […]

Guitarist and composer Harry Christelis and his quartet perform music from Preserving Fictions, a captivating blend of jazz, folk, and ambient soundscapes. Expect inventive interplay, haunting beauty, and deep emotional resonance from this remarkable group of musicians. This gig will take place at The Grasshopper, 139 – 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HT. Please note: […]

Our partnership with Studio Jazz at the Lighthouse continues as we co-present acclaimed drummer Jeremy Stacey. His fantastic quartet features pianist Tom Cawley (Peter Gabriel, Jamie Cullum, Guy Barker) and bassist Orlando le Fleming (Branford Marsalis, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Billy Cobham). This gig will take place in the Sherling Studio, Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, […]

Undoubtedly destined to become stars of the future, we welcome alto/soprano saxophonist MALI SHEARD and her HOMESTEAD quintet to Poole, marking our second collaboration with the award-winning artist development organisation Tomorrow’s Warriors. This gig will take place at The Grasshopper, 139 – 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HT. Please note: If parking in either of […]

After seeing MANGORATA play a fantastic set at We Out Here Festival in 2024, two thirds of the SoundCellar team were instantly motivated to bring the band here to Poole.  It’s taken well over a year to make it happen, but we are excited that we are at last presenting this great young band. This […]