SoundCellar

LIVESTREAM - KASPER RIETKERK'S KRSIX
2024-09-19 20:01 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Bringing some of the brightest new ‘stars’ to Poole continues, when we present KASPER RIETKERK’S KRSIX. At SoundCellar, we recognise that the future of contemporary music relies not only on promoting many of today’s A-list jazz musicians, as we continue to do, but also on ensuring that the very best of the next generation receive exposure to discerning audiences.
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Livestream Ticket link below
KRSIX, an instrumental sextet led by saxophonist Kasper Rietkerk, has been making waves in the London music scene since their debut in the spring of 2021. Their dynamic music is performed with great energy and expression, drawing comparisons to a mix between Brian Blade’s Fellowship and Radiohead.
The band recently recorded a debut album ‘The Island’ complete with a string quartet, featuring guest appearances from SoundCellar favourite Emma Rawicz (Kasper is also a member of the Emma Rawicz Jazz Orchestra), Anatole Muster and Immy Churchill (released in June 2024 on Zennez Records, with a launch at Pizza Express Soho in London).
While rooted in jazz, KRSIX’s music is heavily influenced by rock, folk, and blues music. All the music is written and arranged by Kasper, who draws inspiration from his observations and experiences after moving to London. Kasper performs alongside a superb band of young players: Max McLeish (trombone), Alex Lockheart (guitar – coincidentally playing SoundCellar two weeks before his uncle Mark returns to us!), Benji Bown (piano), Jonah Evans (drums), and Toby Yapp (double bass).
We heard the album ‘The Island’ here at SoundCellar and we were instantly hooked, hence why they are coming here to play for our collective delight! Come along and hear some of the undoubted future stars of jazz, right here at The Grasshopper in Poole.
Kasper Rietkerk: Sax
Max McLeish: Trombone
Alex Lockheart: Guitar
Benji Bown: Piano
Toby Yapp: Bass
Jonah Evans: Drums
The livestream will be broadcast on YouTube, via a page available when you purchase a ticket through the link below.
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.

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MARK LOCKHEART'S 'DREAMERS'
2024-10-03 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
An unquestionable highlight of 2023 was to have MARK LOCKHEART’S DREAMERS make their SoundCellar debut. When Mark offered to return, we relaxed our normal ‘gap between visits’ rule and jumped at the opportunity!
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.
Ticket link below
Mark is a true ‘legend’ of UK jazz and Dreamers is just oozing with three more top-notch musicians – Elliot Galvin, Tom Herbert and Dave Smith.
Urgent and exciting grooves and textures all cleverly crafted together within Lockheart’s unique and memorable melodies, they can be heard in their full glory on their 2022 album ‘Dreamers’ on Edition Records.
Mark Lockheart has been at the forefront of contemporary music since he first came to prominence with Loose Tubes in the mid-1980s. Since then, he has become a ‘go to’ for many of today’s top artists, across many genres, not least as a member of Polar Bear, as a featured soloist for acclaimed composer Mark Anthony Turnage, as a member of The Printmakers and providing wonderful colour to recent albums by Slowly Rolling Camera.
Mark has released many albums under his own name, ranging from large jazz ensembles (listen to this year’s album ‘Smiling’), large orchestral works (check out 2019’s ‘Days On Earth’), to smaller ensembles and duos such as his 2019 ‘renaissance’ album ‘Salvator Mundi’ with organist Roger Mayer and his work with recent SoundCellar visitor, pianist Huw Warren.
Mark’s ensemble Dreamers includes the fantastic combination of Elliot Galvin’s keyboards and electronics, Tom Herbert’s fabulous bass and the subtle but powerful drums of Dave Smith. Elliot is well known to jazz enthusiasts as a member of Laura Jurd’s Dinosaur, for his work with Marius Neset and Binker Golding, and for his own fine albums. Tom is probably best known as an original member of Acoustic Ladyland, as well as Mercury Music Prize nominated bands Polar Bear and The Invisible. Dave has played with many top artists, such as Donny McCaslin, Eddie Henderson, Iain Ballamy and Seth Lakeman. He was also a member of Cloudmaker’s Trio (who played SoundCellar in 2012) and he toured the world as a member of Robert Plant’s band for 6 years.
“Built from the past, but creating vivid potentials for the future, Dreamers is the stuff all good jazz is made of” Jazzwise ****
“The sound of surprise is still with us” BBC Music Magazine ****

“State of the art jazz from a master who refuses to stand still and once again sets the bar very high as he journeys on and ever deeper” Marlbank ****
Mark Lockheart – saxophones
Elliot Galvin – keyboards, Electronics
Tom Herbert – bass guitar
Dave Smith – drums
Entry is £17.50 (no booking fee) in advance through the below link, or £20 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - MARK LOCKHEART'S 'DREAMERS'
2024-10-03 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
An unquestionable highlight of 2023 was to have MARK LOCKHEART’S DREAMERS make their SoundCellar debut. When Mark offered to return, we relaxed our normal ‘gap between visits’ rule and jumped at the opportunity!
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Mark is a true ‘legend’ of UK jazz and Dreamers is just oozing with three more top-notch musicians – Elliot Galvin, Tom Herbert and Dave Smith.
Urgent and exciting grooves and textures all cleverly crafted together within Lockheart’s unique and memorable melodies, they can be heard in their full glory on their 2022 album ‘Dreamers’ on Edition Records.
Mark Lockheart has been at the forefront of contemporary music since he first came to prominence with Loose Tubes in the mid-1980s. Since then, he has become a ‘go to’ for many of today’s top artists, across many genres, not least as a member of Polar Bear, as a featured soloist for acclaimed composer Mark Anthony Turnage, as a member of The Printmakers and providing wonderful colour to recent albums by Slowly Rolling Camera.
Mark has released many albums under his own name, ranging from large jazz ensembles (listen to this year’s album ‘Smiling’), large orchestral works (check out 2019’s ‘Days On Earth’), to smaller ensembles and duos such as his 2019 ‘renaissance’ album ‘Salvator Mundi’ with organist Roger Mayer and his work with recent SoundCellar visitor, pianist Huw Warren.
Mark’s ensemble Dreamers includes the fantastic combination of Elliot Galvin’s keyboards and electronics, Tom Herbert’s fabulous bass and the subtle but powerful drums of Dave Smith. Elliot is well known to jazz enthusiasts as a member of Laura Jurd’s Dinosaur, for his work with Marius Neset and Binker Golding, and for his own fine albums. Tom is probably best known as an original member of Acoustic Ladyland, as well as Mercury Music Prize nominated bands Polar Bear and The Invisible. Dave has played with many top artists, such as Donny McCaslin, Eddie Henderson, Iain Ballamy and Seth Lakeman. He was also a member of Cloudmaker’s Trio (who played SoundCellar in 2012) and he toured the world as a member of Robert Plant’s band for 6 years.
“Built from the past, but creating vivid potentials for the future, Dreamers is the stuff all good jazz is made of” Jazzwise ****
“The sound of surprise is still with us” BBC Music Magazine ****

“State of the art jazz from a master who refuses to stand still and once again sets the bar very high as he journeys on and ever deeper” Marlbank ****
Mark Lockheart – saxophones
Elliot Galvin – keyboards, Electronics
Tom Herbert – bass guitar
Dave Smith – drums
The livestream will be broadcast on YouTube, via a page available when you purchase a ticket through the link below.
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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ROB LUFT QUARTET 'DAHAB DAYS'
2024-10-13 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Regular SoundCellar patrons will undoubtedly be delighted, as are we, that we are presenting the ROB LUFT QUARTET ‘DAHAB DAYS’
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.
Ticket link below
Rob has graced the SoundCellar stage in recent years with three different scintillating ensembles: (i) with Alice Zawadzki’s trio, (ii) in a guitar duo with Mike Outram and band, and (iii) in last year’s wonderful gig by Ellen Andrea Wang’s Closeness. We thought it was time we gave Rob centre stage with his own band, in order to hear live performances of some of the fabulous music from his own repertoire.
Rob Luft has seamlessly moved from being a ‘star of the future’ (eg as a BBC ‘New Generation Artist’), to an undoubted star of the here and now! He has released three critically acclaimed albums on Edition Records under his own name: 2017’s debut ‘Riser’ sold out of CDs long ago, 2020’s follow up ‘Life Is The Dancer’
“Life Is The Dancer is balm for the soul” – Chris May, All About Jazz
and Rob’s most recent release 2023’s ‘Dahab Days’, which has rightly been lauded as a major piece of work
“…a celebration of the serenity and vitality of nature, shot through with flavours from the Middle East, Africa and beyond” – Neil Spencer, **** The Guardian
“Rob Luft’s writing and playing just seems to get better and better…” – Mike Gates, UK Vibe
Rob’s talents are also becoming known beyond the realms of ‘jazz’, with the world premiere of his orchestral guitar concerto ‘From Silence, Music Is Born’ at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall last November (witnessed by two of the SoundCellar team and broadcast on BBC R3).
In addition, Rob has electrified audiences with collaborations alongside some of the finest musicians around, including releasing acclaimed albums with Dave O’Higgins, Alice Zawadzki, Elina Duni (on the legendary ECM label), as a member of the band Big Bad Wolf and most recently appearing live with legendary musician John Surman and on John’s 2024 ECM release ‘Words Unspoken’.
Rob’s quartet for this gig unsurprisingly consists of some of the UK’s finest players, with in-demand bassist Will Sach and the welcome returns to SoundCellar of saxophonist Joe Wright and drummer Jay Davis
Rob Luft: Guitar
Joe Wright: Sax
Will Sach: Bass
Jay Davis: Drums
Entry is £17.50 (no booking fee) in advance through the below link, or £20 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - ROB LUFT QUARTET 'DAHAB DAYS'
2024-10-13 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Regular SoundCellar patrons will undoubtedly be delighted, as are we, that we are presenting the ROB LUFT QUARTET ‘DAHAB DAYS’
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Rob has graced the SoundCellar stage in recent years with three different scintillating ensembles: (i) with Alice Zawadzki’s trio, (ii) in a guitar duo with Mike Outram and band, and (iii) in last year’s wonderful gig by Ellen Andrea Wang’s Closeness. We thought it was time we gave Rob centre stage with his own band, in order to hear live performances of some of the fabulous music from his own repertoire.
Rob Luft has seamlessly moved from being a ‘star of the future’ (eg as a BBC ‘New Generation Artist’), to an undoubted star of the here and now! He has released three critically acclaimed albums on Edition Records under his own name: 2017’s debut ‘Riser’ sold out of CDs long ago, 2020’s follow up ‘Life Is The Dancer’
“Life Is The Dancer is balm for the soul” – Chris May, All About Jazz
and Rob’s most recent release 2023’s ‘Dahab Days’, which has rightly been lauded as a major piece of work
“…a celebration of the serenity and vitality of nature, shot through with flavours from the Middle East, Africa and beyond” – Neil Spencer, **** The Guardian
“Rob Luft’s writing and playing just seems to get better and better…” – Mike Gates, UK Vibe
Rob’s talents are also becoming known beyond the realms of ‘jazz’, with the world premiere of his orchestral guitar concerto ‘From Silence, Music Is Born’ at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall last November (witnessed by two of the SoundCellar team and broadcast on BBC R3).
In addition, Rob has electrified audiences with collaborations alongside some of the finest musicians around, including releasing acclaimed albums with Dave O’Higgins, Alice Zawadzki, Elina Duni (on the legendary ECM label), as a member of the band Big Bad Wolf and most recently appearing live with legendary musician John Surman and on John’s 2024 ECM release ‘Words Unspoken’.
Rob’s quartet for this gig unsurprisingly consists of some of the UK’s finest players, with in-demand bassist Will Sach and the welcome returns to SoundCellar of saxophonist Joe Wright and drummer Jay Davis
Rob Luft: Guitar
Joe Wright: Sax
Will Sach: Bass
Jay Davis: Drums
The livestream will be broadcast on YouTube, via a page available when you purchase a ticket through the link below.
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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THE HARPER TRIO
2024-10-25 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Fronted by award-winning electric jazz harpist Maria-Christina Harper SoundCellar are delighted to present The Harper Trio. The group creates an inventive, spiritual jazz sound and also features drummer Evan Jenkins (Neil Cowley Trio, Nadine Shah) and saxophonist, Josephine Davies (Instrumentalist of The Year, Parliamentary Jazz Awards).
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.
Ticket link below
With her anarchic spirit and an interest in exploring what the harp can do, Maria-Christina Harper presents her instrument in new and exciting ways. Combining her traditional music roots with contemporary Western jazz, the trio create shimmering soundscapes and psychedelic sounds in an irresistible sound cosmos. It’s where East meets West.
In 2023, The Harper Trio released their powerful debut album, ‘Passing By’ to huge critical acclaim. Contemplative, graceful and deeply rewarding, it established them as a new voice at the cutting edge of jazz. Completing the trio is drummer Evan Jenkins (Neil Cowley Trio, Nadine Shah) and saxophonist, Josephine Davies (Instrumentalist of The Year, Parliamentary Jazz Awards).
Live, expect a dynamic, engaging performance that is truly magical, or as one critic suggests, one that “explores the breadth of human emotion and touches your spirit” .
“… a refreshing looseness … bittersweet melodies … deep, contemplative, yielding, with lasting spiritual heft.” Mojo ****
“.. .an inspirational experience. …. an undeniable magic …ethereal …truly captivating” UK Vibe ****
“Offers a glimpse of how distinctively Jazz-inflicted exploration of the electric harp might stretch” The Guardian
“skilfully minimal ….full of gentle rewards, that deepen on longer acquaintance… ..would be excellent to hear live” London Jazz News
Line-up:
Maria-Christina Harper: harp
Josephine Davies: saxophone
Evan Jenkins: drums
Entry is £17.50 (no booking fee) in advance through the below link, or £20 on the door (cash or card).
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NICOLAS MEIER WORLD GROUP
2024-11-07 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Acclaimed guitarist NICOLAS MEIER returns to SoundCellar with his four piece WORLD GROUP. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more — all mixed with jazz — we are delighted to welcome Nicolas back with his guitar, violin, piano, percussion ensemble.

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.
Ticket link below
UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the world’s most original and uniquely talented guitarists. So much so, that his considerable talents drew the attention of rock guitar legend, Jeff Beck, who made Nicolas a mainstay in The Jeff Beck Group — carrying him on two world tours during the course of the last several years.
Nicolas originally hails from Switzerland; born in 1973, to parents who are great lovers of the arts. Never short on ambition, Meier founded his own record label, MGP Records, in 2009. To date, he’s produced twelve albums: as a solo artist; in various group formats (The Nicolas Meier Group; Nicolas Meier Trio; Eclectica!; Nicolas Meier World Group); with his heavy metal band, Seven7, and; in a duo format, with long-time partner, fellow guitarist and collaborator, the fabulous UK master, Pete Oxley.
2017 was a breakthrough year: one in which Steve Vai’s Favored Nations Records released Nicolas’ brilliant solo album, “Infinity.” The album was recorded in LA and performed in a trio format — featuring fellow virtuosic veterans, Jimmy Haslip, on bass, and Vinnie Colaiuta on drums. Most recently, Nicolas has completed and released two new albums on MGP (Meier Group Productions): the already-well-received album new duo album with Pete Oxley, “The Alluring Ascent,” and; the 2019 released Nicolas Meier World Group’s pristine effort, “Peaceful” was supported with a 50-dates tour. 2020 saw the release of the World Group “Live” album recorded at Colchester Arts Centre, the Meier Budjana Group album “Flying Spirits” featuring Jimmy Haslip and the Solo Guitar Album “Stories” and metal album “Escapades” from Nicolas’ My Dark Side!
By 2022 a new World Group studio album called “Magnificent” came out. A 3 CD package including “Live” and “Stories”. To promote this release there have been lots of UK concerts plus an 11 date European tour opening for rock guitar icon Steve Vai!

Nicolas Meier: Fretless/fretted guitars and Glissentar
Richard Jones: Violin
Alex Hutton: Piano
Demi Garcia: Percussion
Entry is £17.50 (no booking fee) in advance through the below link, or £20 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - NICOLAS MEIER WORLD GROUP
2024-11-07 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Acclaimed guitarist NICOLAS MEIER returns to SoundCellar with his four piece WORLD GROUP. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more — all mixed with jazz — we are delighted to welcome Nicolas back with his guitar, violin, piano, percussion ensemble.

Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the world’s most original and uniquely talented guitarists. So much so, that his considerable talents drew the attention of rock guitar legend, Jeff Beck, who made Nicolas a mainstay in The Jeff Beck Group — carrying him on two world tours during the course of the last several years.
Nicolas originally hails from Switzerland; born in 1973, to parents who are great lovers of the arts. Never short on ambition, Meier founded his own record label, MGP Records, in 2009. To date, he’s produced twelve albums: as a solo artist; in various group formats (The Nicolas Meier Group; Nicolas Meier Trio; Eclectica!; Nicolas Meier World Group); with his heavy metal band, Seven7, and; in a duo format, with long-time partner, fellow guitarist and collaborator, the fabulous UK master, Pete Oxley.
2017 was a breakthrough year: one in which Steve Vai’s Favored Nations Records released Nicolas’ brilliant solo album, “Infinity.” The album was recorded in LA and performed in a trio format — featuring fellow virtuosic veterans, Jimmy Haslip, on bass, and Vinnie Colaiuta on drums. Most recently, Nicolas has completed and released two new albums on MGP (Meier Group Productions): the already-well-received album new duo album with Pete Oxley, “The Alluring Ascent,” and; the 2019 released Nicolas Meier World Group’s pristine effort, “Peaceful” was supported with a 50-dates tour. 2020 saw the release of the World Group “Live” album recorded at Colchester Arts Centre, the Meier Budjana Group album “Flying Spirits” featuring Jimmy Haslip and the Solo Guitar Album “Stories” and metal album “Escapades” from Nicolas’ My Dark Side!
By 2022 a new World Group studio album called “Magnificent” came out. A 3 CD package including “Live” and “Stories”. To promote this release there have been lots of UK concerts plus an 11 date European tour opening for rock guitar icon Steve Vai!

Nicolas Meier: Fretless/fretted guitars and Glissentar
Richard Jones: Violin
Alex Hutton: Piano
Demi Garcia: Percussion
The livestream will be broadcast on YouTube, via a page available when you purchase a ticket through the link below.
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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JON LLOYD & ROB PALMER at Sandy Hill Arts
2024-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | SoundCellar at Sandy Hill Arts, Sandy Hill Lane, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5JF, United Kingdom
Saxophonist JON LLOYD makes his Sandy Hill Arts debut with guitarist ROB PALMER. The duo will perform pieces from Jon’s acclaimed quartet album ‘Earth Songs’ alongside improvisations that the two musicians have developed during a 30 year collaboration. Expect ambient melodic soundscapes that are deeply influenced by the European jazz scene.
This gig will take place at Sandy Hill Arts, Sandy Hill Lane, Corfe Castle, Dorset BH20 5JF.
Please note: There is no onsite parking at Sandy Hill Arts. Please use the nearby National Trust car park (on A351 opposite the castle mound – on the left when approaching from Wareham).

Note: the venue and facilities are wheelchair accessible at Sandy Hill Arts, including ‘blue badge’ parking
Ticket link below
Jon Lloyd has released 13 albums as a leader/co-leader. He works regularly with acclaimed pianist John Law and has collaborated with numerous contemporary jazz musicians including legendary saxophonist Evan Parker, drummers Asaf Sirkis & Paul Clarvis, cellist Stan Adler and American drummer Gerry Hemingway.
https://jonlloydmusic.com
Rob Palmer last appeared at Sandy Hill Arts with the Afrobeat band Thokozile. He regularly performs Brazilian jazz with his wife, vocalist Véronique Joly, he has released 2 albums as a member of the band Echo Engine (which also features saxophonist Theo Travis) plus a duo ambient album with keyboard player Daniel Biro. He has also worked with acclaimed vibes player Roger Beaujolais and ECM recording artist Phil Wachsmann.
Jon Lloyd: saxophones
Rob Palmer: guitar/electronics
Entry is £10 in advance through the below link.
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SYNERGY SESSION - OUTRAM/FOWLER/ATTWELL/CHAPMAN
2024-11-21 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
A unique SoundCellar curated meeting of UK guitar legend MIKE OUTRAM with rising star jazz guitarist GARETH FOWLER and the amazing rhythm section of electric bassist CHRIS ATTWELL and local drum hero ANDY CHAPMAN. Expect musical fireworks from these four outstanding musicians!
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.
Ticket link below
A regular at SoundCellar since 2010, guitarist Mike Outram has played music all over the world & recorded around 100 albums with people like Steven Wilson, Carleen Anderson, Tim Garland, Theo Travis, Steve Lawson, Robert Fripp, Jo Harman, Laura Rossi, Herbie Mann, Hadrian Feraud, Hamish Stuart, Stefan Redtenbacher, Keith Carlock, John Ashton Thomas, Jeremy Stacey, Cory Wong, Tony Remy, Mike Farris, Nikki Iles and many others.
Guitarist Gareth Fowler graduated from the Manhattan School of Music in 2018 where he studied privately with Rodney Jones, John Riley and Dayna Stevens. ​He has performed at Carnegie Hall NYC, The 55 Bar, Bar Next Door, throughout the UK, Europe, South Africa, Malaysia, Mexico and Hawaii. Some artists Gareth has performed with include, Percy Purseglove, Mike Williams, Pablo Held, Naima Acuna, Chris Potter, Julian Arguelles, Troy Miller, Andrew Bain, Alec Harper, Laura Jurd, Steven Fiefke Bigband, JK Kim, Mark Hodgson, Alex Merrit, Elliot Samson, Jeremy Price, Henry Lowther, Art Theman, Perico Sambeat and many others.
​Chris Attwell is an English bass player and composer born in Bournemouth. Some of the artists he has worked for as a side-man to date are; Brandon Allen, Jamie Murray, Rainer Hersch, Perico Sambeat, Jorge Pardo and was invited by Yamaha to collaborate at La Rioja drum festival in 2017 with artists such as; Don Formularo, Josh Dion and many others. At the age of 25 he moved to Valencia, Spain to study a Masters in Music Performance at Berklee College of Music. He has received tuition from some of the best jazz musicians internationally such as; Laurence Cottle, Janek Gwizdala, Gary Willis and Perico Sambeat.
Drummer Andy Chapman has worked with some of the biggest names on the UK jazz scene including Jason Rebello, Kit Downes, Nigel Price, Liane Carroll, Roger Beaujolais and many others.
Mike Outram: Guitar
Gareth Fowler: Guitar
Chris Attwell: Bass
Andy Chapman: Drums
Entry is £17.50 (no booking fee) in advance through the below link, or £20 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - SYNERGY SESSION - OUTRAM/FOWLER/ATTWELL/CHAPMAN
2024-11-21 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
A unique SoundCellar curated meeting of UK guitar legend MIKE OUTRAM with rising star jazz guitarist GARETH FOWLER and the amazing rhythm section of electric bassist CHRIS ATTWELL and local drum hero ANDY CHAPMAN. Expect musical fireworks from these four outstanding musicians!
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
A regular at SoundCellar since 2010, guitarist Mike Outram has played music all over the world & recorded around 100 albums with people like Steven Wilson, Carleen Anderson, Tim Garland, Theo Travis, Steve Lawson, Robert Fripp, Jo Harman, Laura Rossi, Herbie Mann, Hadrian Feraud, Hamish Stuart, Stefan Redtenbacher, Keith Carlock, John Ashton Thomas, Jeremy Stacey, Cory Wong, Tony Remy, Mike Farris, Nikki Iles and many others.
Guitarist Gareth Fowler graduated from the Manhattan School of Music in 2018 where he studied privately with Rodney Jones, John Riley and Dayna Stevens. ​He has performed at Carnegie Hall NYC, The 55 Bar, Bar Next Door, throughout the UK, Europe, South Africa, Malaysia, Mexico and Hawaii. Some artists Gareth has performed with include, Percy Purseglove, Mike Williams, Pablo Held, Naima Acuna, Chris Potter, Julian Arguelles, Troy Miller, Andrew Bain, Alec Harper, Laura Jurd, Steven Fiefke Bigband, JK Kim, Mark Hodgson, Alex Merrit, Elliot Samson, Jeremy Price, Henry Lowther, Art Theman, Perico Sambeat and many others.
​Chris Attwell is an English bass player and composer born in Bournemouth. Some of the artists he has worked for as a side-man to date are; Brandon Allen, Jamie Murray, Rainer Hersch, Perico Sambeat, Jorge Pardo and was invited by Yamaha to collaborate at La Rioja drum festival in 2017 with artists such as; Don Formularo, Josh Dion and many others. At the age of 25 he moved to Valencia, Spain to study a Masters in Music Performance at Berklee College of Music. He has received tuition from some of the best jazz musicians internationally such as; Laurence Cottle, Janek Gwizdala, Gary Willis and Perico Sambeat.
Drummer Andy Chapman has worked with some of the biggest names on the UK jazz scene including Jason Rebello, Kit Downes, Nigel Price, Liane Carroll, Roger Beaujolais and many others.
Mike Outram: Guitar
Gareth Fowler: Guitar
Chris Attwell: Bass
Andy Chapman: Drums
The livestream will be broadcast on YouTube, via a page available when you purchase a ticket through the link below.
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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LAURA JURD & THE DORSET YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA
2024-12-08 19:00 - 20:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS NOW ‘SOLD OUT’

PLEASE NOTE 7pm start
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.
Ticket link below
Composer-performer Laura Jurd’s unique voice as an improvising trumpet player is at the heart of everything she creates. Her music celebrates and innovates the rich traditions of jazz and folk music, digging into something primal and earthy, whilst taking twists and turns that prove Laura to be one of the UK’s most distinctive composer-performers in contemporary music.
As a composer she has collaborated with the London Sinfonietta, the Festival of New Trumpet Music, the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and the Ligeti Quartet to name a few. She has performed throughout the UK, Europe and beyond with Mercury-nominated band Dinosaur and under-her own name, having played the likes of North Sea, Montréal and Molde International Jazz festivals to name a few.
“Jurd seems unconcerned by transient fashions or enrolment in any kind of scene, and pursues a private muse that draws on jazz, folk traditions from Europe and the Middle East, and the harmonic language of Stravinsky – yet her work is always spiritedly accessible, and often suggests wordless songs” – John Fordham, The Guardian.
Entry is £10 + booking fee in advance through the below link, or £12 on the door (cash or card).
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THOKOZILE at the Triangle Taproom
2025-01-08 20:30 - 22:30 | Triangle Taproom, 41-43 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5PW, United Kingdom
SoundCellar are delighted to join forces with the Triangle Taproom to present the vibrant African influenced jazz of Thokozile.
This gig will take place at the Triangle Taproom,
41-43 Poole Hill, Bournemouth BH2 5PW.
Free admission

Thokozile were formed on the back of a British Council music exchange back to South Africa in 2010. In 2024 performed a sold out gig at the Lighthouse Poole to celebrate the release of their long awaited eponymous debut album. The band have built up a loyal following and are bringing to the Triangle Taproom their trademark melodic saxophone and jangly guitars, along with a kicking rhythm section. Expect joyful, melodic jazz for the feet as well as the heart!
Dan Somogyi: keyboards/guitar
Terry Quinney: saxophone
Rob Palmer: guitar
Jack Shaughnessy: bass
Neil Evans: drums
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JAKUB KLIMIUK QUINTET feat MARK LOCKHEART
2025-01-09 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
To kick 2025 off perfectly here at SoundCellar, we have a brilliant young ensemble: the Jakub Klimiuk Quintet, with very special guest Mark Lockheart.

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.
Ticket link below
Jakub Klimiuk Quintet is a London-based ensemble that fuses influences from the Scandinavian improvised scene and contemporary New York jazz, creating a sound full of exciting tension. The resultant repertoire is a combination of scripted forms and improvised sections, constantly entwining melodic compositions and experimental sonic escapades.
The band’s recent album ”(un)balanced”, featuring saxophonist Mark Lockheart, tells the story of seeking balance in today’s reality, manoeuvring through the overwhelming deluge of information and striving to discover inspiration in everyday routine. We are very excited that SoundCellar favourite Mark will be appearing with Jakub and the band at The Grasshopper.
The quintet has performed at major UK jazz venues, including Vortex Jazz Club, Pizza Express Live, 606 Club, receiving favourable reviews from European press outlets such as UK Jazz News and Jazz Forum.
“Jakub’s original compositions, his own playing and that of this fabulous band were also appropriately full of optimism and the promise of good days to come. Nights like this reassure us that the future of jazz is in safe hands.” – UK Jazz News
Jakub Klimiuk is a Polish jazz guitarist and composer based in London. Throughout the years, he has recorded and shared the stage with the likes of Jonas Kullhammar, John Horler, Dave O’Higgins, Krystyna Stańko and of course Mark Lockheart, working with both UK-based and international projects. Jakub first made his mark on the British jazz scene at the EFG London Jazz Festival with his original project. He is an adventurous composer, focused on experimenting with musical forms and implementing compositional techniques derived from contemporary classical music into jazz. His original compositions are a unique combination of arranged structures, often based on counterpoints, and fully improvised sections. He mentions the current New York scene (Mark Turner, Jonathan Kreisberg, Aaron Parks) and Scandinavian musicians like Petter Eldh and Jakob Bro, as his main influences.
Mark Lockheart needs little introduction to SoundCellar audiences, having played two fabulous gigs here with his quartet ‘Dreamers’, the most recent of which was in October 2024. Mark is undoubtedly one of the foremost saxophonists in the UK, having been a member of such iconic bands as Loose Tubes, Perfect Houseplants, Polar Bear, The Printmakers and others, as well having a major body of his own work.
Line-up:
Jakub Klimiuk – Guitar
Mark Lockheart – Tenor & Soprano Saxophone
Simeon May – Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet
Cody Moss – Piano
Kinzan – Double bass
Adam Merrell – Drums
Entry is £17.50 (no booking fee) in advance through the below link, or £20 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - JAKUB KLIMIUK QUINTET feat MARK LOCKHEART
2025-01-09 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
To kick 2025 off perfectly here at SoundCellar, we have a brilliant young ensemble: the Jakub Klimiuk Quintet, with very special guest Mark Lockheart.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Jakub Klimiuk Quintet is a London-based ensemble that fuses influences from the Scandinavian improvised scene and contemporary New York jazz, creating a sound full of exciting tension. The resultant repertoire is a combination of scripted forms and improvised sections, constantly entwining melodic compositions and experimental sonic escapades.
The band’s recent album ”(un)balanced”, featuring saxophonist Mark Lockheart, tells the story of seeking balance in today’s reality, manoeuvring through the overwhelming deluge of information and striving to discover inspiration in everyday routine. We are very excited that SoundCellar favourite Mark will be appearing with Jakub and the band at The Grasshopper.
The quintet has performed at major UK jazz venues, including Vortex Jazz Club, Pizza Express Live, 606 Club, receiving favourable reviews from European press outlets such as UK Jazz News and Jazz Forum.
“Jakub’s original compositions, his own playing and that of this fabulous band were also appropriately full of optimism and the promise of good days to come. Nights like this reassure us that the future of jazz is in safe hands.” – UK Jazz News
Jakub Klimiuk is a Polish jazz guitarist and composer based in London. Throughout the years, he has recorded and shared the stage with the likes of Jonas Kullhammar, John Horler, Dave O’Higgins, Krystyna Stańko and of course Mark Lockheart, working with both UK-based and international projects. Jakub first made his mark on the British jazz scene at the EFG London Jazz Festival with his original project. He is an adventurous composer, focused on experimenting with musical forms and implementing compositional techniques derived from contemporary classical music into jazz. His original compositions are a unique combination of arranged structures, often based on counterpoints, and fully improvised sections. He mentions the current New York scene (Mark Turner, Jonathan Kreisberg, Aaron Parks) and Scandinavian musicians like Petter Eldh and Jakob Bro, as his main influences.
Mark Lockheart needs little introduction to SoundCellar audiences, having played two fabulous gigs here with his quartet ‘Dreamers’, the most recent of which was in October 2024. Mark is undoubtedly one of the foremost saxophonists in the UK, having been a member of such iconic bands as Loose Tubes, Perfect Houseplants, Polar Bear, The Printmakers and others, as well having a major body of his own work.
Line-up:
Jakub Klimiuk – Guitar
Mark Lockheart – Tenor & Soprano Saxophone
Simeon May – Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet
Cody Moss – Piano
Kinzan – Double bass
Adam Merrell – Drums
The livestream will be broadcast on YouTube, via a page available when you purchase a ticket through the link below.
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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SYNERGY SESSION - CLOWES/OUTRAM/GOURLAY/BARFORD
2025-01-23 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
For our next SoundCellar – curated Synergy Session, we have brought together the amazing pairing of Trish Clowes and Mike Outram, plus a killer rhythm section of Calum Gourlay and Joel Barford!

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.
Ticket link below
Incredibly, it has been over 12 years since composer and saxophonist extraordinaire Trish Clowes played at SoundCellar, so we are particularly delighted to see her return. Although they play together very occasionally, we are especially excited to team Trish up with one of SoundCellar’s most respected guitarists Mike Outram, for this special evening here in Poole.
Trish Clowes has released eight albums as leader and heads up her acclaimed band My Iris. In addition, she recently released a duo album ‘Journey To Where’ in 2024 with her long-time colleague, SoundCellar regular Ross Stanley.
Trish has also written for orchestras and larger ensembles, such as a recent commission to compose and arrange for the famous NDR Big Band, for a series of concerts in Germany in November 2024. Dr Trish Clowes is Jazz Saxophone Professor at the Royal Academy of Music and an Associate Artist at London’s Wigmore Hall.
“…one of the most agile and original jugglers of improv and adventurous composition to have appeared in the UK in recent times” (The Guardian)
Mike Outram needs little introduction to SoundCellar audiences, having played here many times in many different combinations over the years. He always proves to be a popular choice with our regular patrons, because they recognise that he is simply one of the best guitarists out there! He has played music all over the world & recorded around 100 albums with people like Steven Wilson, Tim Garland, Theo Travis, Robert Fripp, Jeremy Stacey, Cory Wong, Nikki Iles and many others.
As well as leading and recording with his own ensembles, bassist Calum Gourlay has played and recorded with amazing artists such as Tommy Smith, Kit Downes, Kurt Elling, Richard Rodney Bennett, Arild Andersen, Makoto Ozone and others. He last played at SoundCellar with Nick Costley-White back in 2018, so we are delighted to have him return.
Top drummer Joel Barford will be making his SoundCellar debut. Joel has played with many well known artists such as Alfie Boe, Michael Ball, Roy Wood and Liane Carroll, as well as with SoundCellar ‘alumni’ such as Nigel Price, Jim Mullen, Laurence Cottle, Dave O’Higgins, Alex Hitchcock, Tom Ollendorff and Alex Garnett. He also took over the full time drum stool in Trish’s My Iris band at the beginning of 2023.
Trish Clowes: Sax
Mike Outram: Guitar
Calum Gourlay: Bass
Joel Barford: Drums
Entry is £17.50 (no booking fee) in advance through the below link, or £20 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - SYNERGY SESSION - CLOWES/OUTRAM/GOURLAY/BARFORD
2025-01-23 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
For our next SoundCellar – curated Synergy Session, we have brought together the amazing pairing of Trish Clowes and Mike Outram, plus a killer rhythm section of Calum Gourlay and Joel Barford!
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Incredibly, it has been over 12 years since composer and saxophonist extraordinaire Trish Clowes played at SoundCellar, so we are particularly delighted to see her return. Although they play together very occasionally, we are especially excited to team Trish up with one of SoundCellar’s most respected guitarists Mike Outram, for this special evening here in Poole.
Trish Clowes has released eight albums as leader and heads up her acclaimed band My Iris. In addition, she recently released a duo album ‘Journey To Where’ in 2024 with her long-time colleague, SoundCellar regular Ross Stanley.
Trish has also written for orchestras and larger ensembles, such as a recent commission to compose and arrange for the famous NDR Big Band, for a series of concerts in Germany in November 2024. Dr Trish Clowes is Jazz Saxophone Professor at the Royal Academy of Music and an Associate Artist at London’s Wigmore Hall.
“…one of the most agile and original jugglers of improv and adventurous composition to have appeared in the UK in recent times” (The Guardian)
Mike Outram needs little introduction to SoundCellar audiences, having played here many times in many different combinations over the years. He always proves to be a popular choice with our regular patrons, because they recognise that he is simply one of the best guitarists out there! He has played music all over the world & recorded around 100 albums with people like Steven Wilson, Tim Garland, Theo Travis, Robert Fripp, Jeremy Stacey, Cory Wong, Nikki Iles and many others.
As well as leading and recording with his own ensembles, bassist Calum Gourlay has played and recorded with amazing artists such as Tommy Smith, Kit Downes, Kurt Elling, Richard Rodney Bennett, Arild Andersen, Makoto Ozone and others. He last played at SoundCellar with Nick Costley-White back in 2018, so we are delighted to have him return.
Top drummer Joel Barford will be making his SoundCellar debut. Joel has played with many well known artists such as Alfie Boe, Michael Ball, Roy Wood and Liane Carroll, as well as with SoundCellar ‘alumni’ such as Nigel Price, Jim Mullen, Laurence Cottle, Dave O’Higgins, Alex Hitchcock, Tom Ollendorff and Alex Garnett. He also took over the full time drum stool in Trish’s My Iris band at the beginning of 2023.
Trish Clowes: Sax
Mike Outram: Guitar
Calum Gourlay: Bass
Joel Barford: Drums
The livestream will be broadcast on YouTube, via a page available when you purchase a ticket through the link below.
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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THOKOZILE at the Mowlem Theatre
2025-01-25 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DD, United Kingdom
SoundCellar and the Swanage Jazz Festival join forces to present a series of concerts in The Studio at The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. For this first gig THOKOZILE will be presenting their joyful, melodic African influenced jazz. Music for the feet as well as the heart!
This gig will take place in The Studio at The Mowlem Theatre,
Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD.
Ticket link below
THOKOZILE play joyous, world jazz sounds heavily influenced by South and West Africa, as well as the London acid jazz scene. Formed on the back of a British Council music exchange with South Africa, they have kept the connection going and have become festival favourites in the UK, also appearing opposite the likes of James Taylor Quartet, Vula Viel, New Cool Collective and many more. They are regulars at the Swanage Jazz Festival and their self-titled debut album was released in 2024 to rave reviews and a sell out gig at the Lighthouse in Poole.
Dan Somogyi: keyboards/guitar
Terry Quinney: saxophone
Rob Palmer: guitar
Jack Shaughnessy: bass
Neil Evans: drums
Admission is £14 (+£1.09 booking fee).
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TOMORROW'S NEW QUARTET with BEN VAN GELDER
2025-02-06 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
We are very excited to be presenting Tomorrow’s New Quartet, with their special guest Ben van Gelder, making their SoundCellar debut together.

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.
Ticket link below
The quartet is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most exciting jazz bands emerging from the British scene. Taking inspiration from Chick Corea’s ‘Return To Forever’ and Keith Jarrett’s ‘European Quartet’, Tomorrow’s New Quartet has been thrilling audiences all over the country with its engaging brand of modern jazz.
Led by drummer / composer Rod Oughton, the band released its debut album ‘All Together, Now!’ on the Ubuntu Music label in 2022. Following a successful launch tour, which culminated in a sold-out show at Pizza Express Dean Street, the album was named ‘Editor’s Choice’ by Jazzwise Magazine and dubbed ‘very fresh’ by Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio 3.
The band features two more young heavyweights from the next generation of British jazz, namely Deschanel Gordon on piano and Flo Moore on electric bass.
For their performance at SoundCellar, we are especially delighted that very special guest Ben van Gelder will be joining the band. Van Gelder is regarded internationally as a leading authority on the alto saxophone. Peers and critics alike praise him for his unique sound, lyricism and personal approach to composition. Van Gelder moved to New York when he was seventeen and spent a decade collaborating and studying with some of the most progressive artists in the world. His teachers included Guillermo Klein, Jason Moran and Lee Konitz. Van Gelder currently resides in The Netherlands and teaches at the Conservatory of Amsterdam
Rod Oughton: Drums
Deschanel Gordon: Piano
Flo Moore: Bass
Ben van Gelder: Alto sax
Entry is £17.50 (no booking fee) in advance through the below link, or £20 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - TOMORROW'S NEW QUARTET with BEN VAN GELDER
2025-02-06 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
We are very excited to be presenting Tomorrow’s New Quartet, with their special guest Ben van Gelder, making their SoundCellar debut together.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
The quartet is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most exciting jazz bands emerging from the British scene. Taking inspiration from Chick Corea’s ‘Return To Forever’ and Keith Jarrett’s ‘European Quartet’, Tomorrow’s New Quartet has been thrilling audiences all over the country with its engaging brand of modern jazz.
Led by drummer / composer Rod Oughton, the band released its debut album ‘All Together, Now!’ on the Ubuntu Music label in 2022. Following a successful launch tour, which culminated in a sold-out show at Pizza Express Dean Street, the album was named ‘Editor’s Choice’ by Jazzwise Magazine and dubbed ‘very fresh’ by Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio 3.
The band features two more young heavyweights from the next generation of British jazz, namely Deschanel Gordon on piano and Flo Moore on electric bass.
For their performance at SoundCellar, we are especially delighted that very special guest Ben van Gelder will be joining the band.
Van Gelder is regarded internationally as a leading authority on the alto saxophone. Peers and critics alike praise him for his unique sound, lyricism and personal approach to composition. Van Gelder moved to New York when he was seventeen and spent a decade collaborating and studying with some of the most progressive artists in the world. His teachers included Guillermo Klein, Jason Moran and Lee Konitz. Van Gelder currently resides in The Netherlands and teaches at the Conservatory of Amsterdam
Rod Oughton: Drums
Deschanel Gordon: Piano
Flo Moore: Bass
Ben van Gelder: Alto sax
The livestream will be broadcast on YouTube, via a page available when you purchase a ticket through the link below.
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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SOUNDCELLAR 5 at the Triangle Taproom
2025-02-12 20:30 - 22:30 | Triangle Taproom, 41-43 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5PW, United Kingdom
SoundCellar are delighted to join forces with the Triangle Taproom to present the funky soul/jazz sounds of the SoundCellar 5.
This gig will take place at the Triangle Taproom,
41-43 Poole Hill, Bournemouth BH2 5PW.
Free admission

Fronted by Canadian saxophonist Terry Quinney this funky soul-jazz quintet play a set that includes tunes by Grant Green, John Scofield and George Benson.

Terry Quinney: saxophone
Rob Palmer: guitar
Pete Case: keyboards
Rodney Teague: bass
Andy Chapman: drums
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ROSIE FRATER-TAYLOR
2025-02-20 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
The gig has now SOLD OUT but tickets are still available for our HD multi-camera livestream, including one month access to the video of the whole show, by clicking here
We have been conscious for some time that we needed to introduce Rosie Frater-Taylor to our discerning SoundCellar audiences, so we’re delighted to finally make it happen.
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.
Ticket link below
Rosie is not only a fast-emerging singer-songwriter, but is also widely regarded as a virtuoso guitarist and a vocalist with a powerful emotional range and depth.
Rosie Frater-Taylor’s current album Featherweight deftly blurs the boundaries between rock, alt pop, neo soul, new-school jazz and folk. Drawing influence from the likes of Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush and SoundCellar legend Becca Stevens, to the rockier roster – where John Mayer, Meshell Ndegeocello, Madison Cunningham hold court, Featherweight asserts an emotional musical maturity and a vast selection of sound-worlds, all tied together by Rosie’s trademark songwriting, guitar and vocal style.
“A gnarly rock foundation heightened by nuanced jazz chords and folk-style finger-picking. Astonishingly mature album for one so young”
MOJO Magazine
Rosie independently released and produced her sophomore album Bloom, in 2021. This garnered in excess of three million streams, was nominated at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards, and took Rosie and her trio across the UK and Europe for over 60 live shows. This included performances on the main stage at We Out Here festival, the Barbican for International Women’s Day and several shows supporting Madison Cunningham.
“Simply riveting. Combining a jazz-infused guitar-meets-vocal vamping style with an indie-rock approach, Rosie Frater-Taylor is like no other guitarist today”
Guitar Player Magazine
Don’t miss the opportunity to see Rosie and her trio here in Poole
Rosie Frater-Taylor: Guitar, Vocals
Tom Potter: Drums
Dave Edwards: Bass
Entry is £17.50 (no booking fee) in advance through the below link, or £20 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
Photo by Richard Kaby
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LIVESTREAM - ROSIE FRATER-TAYLOR
2025-02-20 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
We have been conscious for some time that we needed to introduce Rosie Frater-Taylor to our discerning SoundCellar audiences, so we’re delighted to finally make it happen.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Rosie is not only a fast-emerging singer-songwriter, but is also widely regarded as a virtuoso guitarist and a vocalist with a powerful emotional range and depth.
Rosie Frater-Taylor’s current album Featherweight deftly blurs the boundaries between rock, alt pop, neo soul, new-school jazz and folk. Drawing influence from the likes of Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush and SoundCellar legend Becca Stevens, to the rockier roster – where John Mayer, Meshell Ndegeocello, Madison Cunningham hold court, Featherweight asserts an emotional musical maturity and a vast selection of sound-worlds, all tied together by Rosie’s trademark songwriting, guitar and vocal style.
“A gnarly rock foundation heightened by nuanced jazz chords and folk-style finger-picking. Astonishingly mature album for one so young”
MOJO Magazine
Rosie independently released and produced her sophomore album Bloom, in 2021. This garnered in excess of three million streams, was nominated at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards, and took Rosie and her trio across the UK and Europe for over 60 live shows. This included performances on the main stage at We Out Here festival, the Barbican for International Women’s Day and several shows supporting Madison Cunningham.
“Simply riveting. Combining a jazz-infused guitar-meets-vocal vamping style with an indie-rock approach, Rosie Frater-Taylor is like no other guitarist today”
Guitar Player Magazine
Don’t miss the opportunity to see Rosie and her trio here in Poole
Rosie Frater-Taylor: Guitar, Vocals
Tom Potter: Drums
Dave Edwards: Bass
The livestream will be broadcast on YouTube, via a page available when you purchase a ticket through the link below.
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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THE BOSSA DEFINITIVA TRIO at the Mowlem Theatre
2025-02-22 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DD, United Kingdom
SoundCellar and the Swanage Jazz Festival join forces to present a series of concerts in The Studio at The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. For this event The Bossa Definitiva Trio present their cool Bossa Nova sounds in a tribute to Stan Getz and Astrud and Joao Gilberto.
This gig will take place in The Studio at The Mowlem Theatre,
Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD.
Ticket link below
Vocalist Véronique Joly and saxophonist Terry Quinney present a trio, with guitarist Rob Palmer, which plays the cool Bossa Nova sounds of Stan Getz and Astrud and Joao Gilberto. The trio will perform material from iconic Getz/Gilberto album (which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024) and also present some more contemporary songs from the genre.
Regulars at Swanage Jazz Festival, the trio is fronted by Paris born singer Véronique Joly, who was the featured vocalist on the BBC series ‘Rick Stein: French Odyssey’ and sings in English, French and Portuguese. Canadian saxophonist Terry Quinney is co-leader of the ‘The Sound Of Blue Note’ band and he has performed with UK jazz icons such as Nigel Price, Ian Shaw, Alan Barnes and Jim Mullen. Guitarist Rob Palmer is a member of the Afrobeat band Thokozile and has also worked with acclaimed vibes player Roger Beaujolais and Soft Machine saxophonist Theo Travis.
Véronique Joly: vocals/percussion
Terry Quinney: saxophone
Rob Palmer: guitar
Admission is £14 (+£1.09 booking fee).
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JOHN LAW'S CONGREGATION
2025-03-06 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Pianist John Law returns to SoundCellar with the latest version of his original tunes project, CONGREGATION. Presenting, alongside new compositions, some of John’s best works from his back catalogue, this is a return to a purely acoustic quartet. Covering everything from broad, anthem-like melodies and hard-hitting, rhythmically powerful groovers, to slow, poised ballads with meltingly beautiful tunes…Come and join the Congregation!

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.
Ticket link below
John Law, a prize-winning classical prodigy on piano, turned away from classical piano studies to pursue jazz and improvised music when he was 23 and has been involved in, and acclaimed for, a wide variety of contemporary jazz and classical projects: from solo piano concerts and albums, through trio and quartet tours and recordings, right through to large scale works for his semi-classical ensemble Cornucopia.
He has played at over fifty festivals worldwide including North Sea Jazz Festival (Rotterdam), Delhi International Jazz Festival and London Jazz Festival at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, and in clubs and concert halls all over the UK, mainland Europe, North America and beyond, working with musicians as diverse as Gwilym Simcock, Andy Sheppard, Jason Rebello, Tim Garland and Evan Parker. He has recorded over forty albums.
Returning to his original tunes quartet Congregation, after a hiatus of a few years, John launches this new line-up, featuring long-time colleague from his Re-Creations ensemble: Parliamentary Jazz Award Winner Sam Crockatt on saxophones, acclaimed bassist Ben Taylor and world class drummer Dave Smith (Robert Plant, Mark Lockheart, Donny McCaslin, Iain Ballamy)
The group will feature works from the Congregation albums Three Leaps of the Gazelle, These Skies In Which We Rust and CONFIGURATION, including I Sink Therefore I Swam, Configuration, Triadic Ballet and, from the older trio group, tunes like Bo Peep and the signature hit tune Congregation.
“Dizzyingly beautiful tunes, magical effects and perfect playing…John Law is our 21st c. Bach!” Only Jazz, 2015
“Melodic contemporary jazz with a strong rhythmic pulse and some strikingly memorable and original tunes” Sandy Brown Jazz 2016
John Law: piano, percussion, composition
Sam Crockatt: saxophones, glockenspiel
Ben Taylor: bass
Dave Smith: drums
Entry is £17.50 (no booking fee) in advance through the below link, or £20 on the door (cash or card).
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IAIN BALLAMY & GARETH WILLIAMS DUO at the Mowlem Theatre
2025-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DD, United Kingdom
SoundCellar and the Swanage Jazz Festival join forces to present a series of concerts in The Studio at The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. A rare opportunity to experience two major British Jazz musicians playing as a duo. Iain Ballamy (sax) & Gareth Williams (piano) will be presenting an evening of world class jazz – not to be missed!
This gig will take place in The Studio at The Mowlem Theatre,
Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD.
Ticket link below
Saxophonist Iain Ballamy is widely considered to be one of the most intriguing and creative players on the UK and European jazz scenes today. His music transcends genres and he has forged strong and ongoing relationships with musicians around the globe and has worked with many of the cutting-edge figures in Jazz. Highlights of a career spanning nearly 30 years include working with Loose Tubes, Bill Bruford’s Earthworks, Hermeto Pascoal, Django Bates, Kenny Werner, Gil Evans, George Coleman, John Taylor, June Tabor, Huw Warren, Richard Rodney Bennett’s ‘Concerto for Stan Getz’, Ian Shaw, Claire Martin, Everything but the Girl, Mike Gibbs, Carla Bley and many more. Ballamy teaches at the Royal Academy and Guildhall school of music in London.
“A major international voice.” Chris Parker, The Times
“Ballamy…leaves you in absolute awe…the sheer virtuosity and sense of joy makes you feel like a kid about to step onto a twinkling, old-fashioned merry-go-round” BBC
Gareth Williams has unquestionably established himself as one of the UK’s leading modern jazz pianists. A fiery and creative player his remarkable talent has been seen with an impressive array of top level artists, from jazz/hip hop band “Us3” through to internationally-renowned jazz musicians such as Joe Lovano, George Coleman, James Moody, Art Farmer, Dave Liebman, Iain Ballamy, Jim Mullen, Claire Martin and he was a stalwart of all Pee Wee Ellis’ Funk Assemblies. Williams is a professor of jazz at the Guildhall school of music.
“a jewel of a player… spinning out luminous introductions and codas” – Jazziz Magazine (USA)
“a fantastic improviser” – John Fordham in The Guardian
Iain Ballamy: saxophone
Gareth Williams: piano
Admission is £14 (+£1.09 booking fee).
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JON LLOYD/ROB PALMER/PETE MAXFIELD TRIO at the Triangle Taproom
2025-03-12 20:30 - 22:30 | Triangle Taproom, 41-43 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5PW, United Kingdom
SoundCellar are delighted to join forces with the Triangle Taproom to presents the Jon Lloyd/Rob Palmer/Pete Maxfield trio. The sax/guitar & electronics/bass trio will be presenting an evening of ambient jazz soundscapes.
This gig will take place at the Triangle Taproom,
41-43 Poole Hill, Bournemouth BH2 5PW.
Free admission (cash donations most welcome!)
The trio will perform pieces from Jon’s acclaimed quartet album ‘Earth Songs’ alongside improvisations that the two musicians have developed during a 30 year collaboration. Expect ambient melodic soundscapes that are deeply influenced by the contemporary European jazz scene.
Saxophonist Jon Lloyd has released 13 albums as a leader/co-leader. He works regularly with acclaimed pianist John Law and has collaborated with numerous contemporary jazz musicians including legendary saxophonist Evan Parker, drummers Asaf Sirkis & Paul Clarvis, cellist Stan Adler and American drummer Gerry Hemingway.
https://jonlloydmusic.com
Guitarist Rob Palmer is a member of the Afrobeat band Thokozile. He regularly performs Brazilian jazz with his wife, vocalist Véronique Joly. He has released two albums as a member of the band Echo Engine (which also features saxophonist Theo Travis), plus a duo ambient album with keyboard player Daniel Biro. He has also worked with acclaimed vibes player Roger Beaujolais and ECM recording artist Phil Wachsmann.
Pete Maxfield has played double bass for over 40 years. His profession and love for Jazz music has taken him all over the world, from Paris to Mongolia – he has worked with many notable jazz musicians, including Andy Sheppard and Iain Ballamy.
Jon Lloyd: saxophone/electronics
Rob Palmer: guitar/electronics
Pete Maxfield: acoustic bass
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ECHO ENGINE with THEO TRAVIS
2025-03-20 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Ten years since the release of their album ‘Windjammer’ the keyboards/guitar/electronics trio Echo Engine reunite with special guest Theo Travis on saxes and flute. Echo Engine’s influences range from early Weather Report to ECM-style electronica (Nils Petter Molvaer, Eivind Aarset etc.) to Aphex Twin ambient grooves.
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.
Ticket link below
Echo Engine are an ambient/groove/electronica improv trio formed by keyboardist Daniel Biro, groove- generator/sonic artist Adrian Newton and guitarist Rob Palmer.
Biro and Palmer have been working together for many years, playing live regularly and releasing ‘The Long Journey Home’ album (Sargasso Records) in 2004, Newton joined them and, inspired by his fresh approach to live electronics and groove creation, the trio decided to formalise their collaboration under the Echo Engine banner.
As well as being a stand-alone outfit, the idea behind Echo Engine was to allow for special guests to expand the trio’s sonic palette. First on the list was sax/flute player Theo Travis, best known for his collaborations with Robert Fripp, David Sylvian, Steven Wilson, Gong and Soft Machine. His use of live electronic processors and loopers, to create swirling textures, was well suited to the band’s soundscapey ethos. Two performances with Travis at the SoundCellar were recorded and provided the raw materials for their debut album in ‘Windjammer’ in 2014. The trio released the follow up album ‘I’ll Be Here’ in 2019 which featured guest Jon Lloyd on sax and bass clarinet.
Theo Travis: saxophones, flutes
Daniel Biro: keyboards
Adrian Newton: electronics/beats
Rob Palmer: guitar/electronics
Entry is £17.50 (no booking fee) in advance through the below link, or £20 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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LIVESTREAM - ECHO ENGINE with THEO TRAVIS
2025-03-20 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Ten years since the release of their album ‘Windjammer’ the keyboards/guitar/electronics trio Echo Engine reunite with special guest Theo Travis on saxes and flute. Echo Engine’s influences range from early Weather Report to ECM-style electronica (Nils Petter Molvaer, Eivind Aarset etc.) to Aphex Twin ambient grooves.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Echo Engine are an ambient/groove/electronica improv trio formed by keyboardist Daniel Biro, groove- generator/sonic artist Adrian Newton and guitarist Rob Palmer.
Biro and Palmer have been working together for many years, playing live regularly and releasing ‘The Long Journey Home’ album (Sargasso Records) in 2004, Newton joined them and, inspired by his fresh approach to live electronics and groove creation, the trio decided to formalise their collaboration under the Echo Engine banner.
As well as being a stand-alone outfit, the idea behind Echo Engine was to allow for special guests to expand the trio’s sonic palette. First on the list was sax/flute player Theo Travis, best known for his collaborations with Robert Fripp, David Sylvian, Steven Wilson, Gong and Soft Machine. His use of live electronic processors and loopers, to create swirling textures, was well suited to the band’s soundscapey ethos. Two performances with Travis at the SoundCellar were recorded and provided the raw materials for their debut album in ‘Windjammer’ in 2014. The trio released the follow up album ‘I’ll Be Here’ in 2019 which featured guest Jon Lloyd on sax and bass clarinet.
Theo Travis: saxophones, flutes
Daniel Biro: keyboards
Adrian Newton: electronics/beats
Rob Palmer: guitar/electronics
The livestream will be broadcast on YouTube, via a page available when you purchase a ticket through the link below.
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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IVO NEAME TRIO
2025-04-02 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Internationally renowned pianist, composer, and bandleader Ivo Neame returns to SoundCellar with his latest trio featuring Conor Chaplin on bass and Marc Michel on drums.

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.
Ticket link below
Ivo Neame is an internationally renowned pianist, composer, and bandleader who has established himself as one of the most innovative and dynamic figures in the contemporary jazz scene. He regularly collaborates with ensembles as diverse as the Frankfurt Radio Big Band and the London Sinfonietta. He is best known for his work with the award-winning bands Phronesis and the Marius Neset Quintet, as well as collaborations with numerous other artists, including Hermeto Pascoal, Kenny Wheeler and Gilad Hekselman. Ivo’s music is characterised by a stunning mix of virtuosity, sophistication, and playfulness – his performances are known for their dynamic energy and emotional depth. His ninth album under his own name “Live at Turner Sims” was released on Whirlwind Recordings in September 2023. In 2023 he was also made ‘artist-in-residence’ with the Cologne Contemporary Jazz Orchestra.
Conor Chaplin studied at Trinity College of Music in Greenwich under the tutelage of Simon Purcell, Steve Watts, and others. Also formative in his education were the late great composer and educator Martin Read at Alton College in Hampshire, and his time as part of Surrey County and National Youth Jazz Orchestras. He is currently working mainly with Norwegian saxophone virtuoso Marius Neset, rising star Emma Rawicz, Iiro Rantala, Laura Jurd’s Mercury Prize-nominated group Dinosaur, pianist Gwilym Simcock, and guitarist Tom Ollendorff. He has had the pleasure of touring extensively throughout the UK, North America, Europe and Asia and has been fortunate to perform with such varied artists as Jacob Collier, Harold Mabern, George Garzone, Jeff Ballard and Jeff Hamilton.
Marc Michel is a French Drummer, guitarist, composer, percussionist, multi-instrumentalist and arranger. After he graduated in classical percussion, chamber music, music theory, classical composition and jazz in conservatoires (Paris, Lyon), he obtained his masters degree in jazz performance at the Royal Academy of Music of London. He performed and recorded with some of the greatest jazz artists of his time such as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ben Wendel, Seamus Blake, Chris
Cheek, Mike Moreno, Gilad Hekselman, Doug Weiss, Jesse Van Ruller and many more. He has performed at festivals such as Tokyo Jazz Festival, London Jazz Festival and Love Supreme most recently. He also won the prestigious competitions of La Défense Jazz with EYM trio, band and soloist prizes at the Paris jazz competition and played on many critically acclaimed albums.
“Some of the most engaging jazz you’ll hear this year” LONDON JAZZ SCENE

“Ivo Neame is one of the very best jazz pianists on the UK scene” BANDCAMP DAILY
“That Neame is one of the most interesting jazz pianists of his generation may be clear. The years of almost constantly being on the road with bands has given him a prominent role in the front line of British jazz” WRITTEN IN JAZZ

Ivo Neame: piano
Conor Chaplin: bass
Marc Michel: drums
Entry is £17.50 (no booking fee) in advance through the below link, or £20 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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