LIVESTREAM - JO HARROP at The Mowlem
2025-09-12 19:31 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Award-winning jazz singer JO HARROP makes her SoundCellar debut at the Mowlem. With a smoky, intimate voice blending jazz, blues, and soul, she’s earned praise from Iggy Pop and Jo Whiley, and recently supported Gregory Porter on his UK tour. Jo will be accompanied by the exquisite pianist Matt Carter. She will be performing songs from across her four albums, including songs playlisted on Jazz FM & Radio 2, such as Everything’s Changing, Beautiful Fools and The Path Of A Tear, as well as loved jazz standards from her 2020 released album, “Weathering The Storm”
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Jo Harrop is a celebrated British jazz singer and songwriter whose music blends jazz, blues, soul, and elements of folk, Americana, and Latin. With a voice described as warm, smoky, and velvet-toned, Jo has been praised for her emotional depth and musical intimacy. Her breakthrough came when rock legend Iggy Pop, impressed by a glowing Guardian review, featured her on BBC Radio 6, calling her “a very fine jazz singer.” Since then, she has gained wide acclaim for her albums Weathering The Storm, The Heart Wants (featuring Christian McBride), When Winter Turns To Spring (with Paul Edis), and The Path Of A Tear, produced by Grammy-winner Larry Klein. Jo’s music has received multiple four and five-star reviews globally, with When Winter Turns To Spring winning Album of the Year at the 2023 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. The Heart Wants also charted in the US and was featured on Watercolors XM. In 2025, she was handpicked to support Gregory Porter on his 13-date UK tour, including four nights at the Royal Albert Hall.
Jazz pianist Matt Carter began classical piano lessons at age seven and later took up the trumpet. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, he has led acclaimed projects and performed with artists including Joss Stone, Rosie Frater-Taylor, and Wet Wet Wet. His octet’s debut album, Read Between the Lines, received a four-star review from Jazzwise.
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 / JOHN PARRICELLI
2025-09-18 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
We are very excited to present two legends of the UK music scene, when we welcome back Mark Lockheart and have John Parricelli making his SoundCellar debut alongside him.

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
“…typically robust shredding from Parricelli and biting soprano from the leader.” UK Jazz News
This captivating new duo features ingenious Loose Tubes legends Mark and John in an intimate setting exploring evocative soundscapes and grooves. Playing their own original material, as well as reinterpreting some of the modern jazz repertoire, they promise a unique and characteristically fascinating evening of music.
As well as being long-time close friends, this pair of UK greats have collaborated many times over the years, starting off in the 1980s with Loose Tubes, the wildly exuberant, viscerally thrilling and eclectic big band that became the first jazz orchestra to play at the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, as well as appearing on Wogan, The Tube and A Plus 4!
Since the demise of the Tubers, the somewhat telepathic John and Mark have collaborated many times including on John’s beautiful 2000 album Alba, Mark’s 2019 release Days On Earth and more recently Mark’s 2024 recording Smiling, which heavily features the multi-faceted guitar playing of John in a 13-strong band.
Between them they have played with a dizzying array of the world’s music scene including Kenny Wheeler, Dave Holland, Norma Winstone, Lee Konitz, Vince Mendoza, Peter Erskine, June Tabor, Andy Sheppard, Lars Danielsson, Colin Towns, Mark-Anthony Turnage, M People, Thomas Dolby and Radiohead.
Mark’s work as a member of experimental quintet Polar Bear helped to earn the band two Mercury Music Prize nominations as well as (for Held On The Tips Of Fingers) an inclusion in The Guardian’s list of 1000 Albums To Hear Before You Die. A unique stylist, and memorable composer for larger ensembles as well as small groups, he was chosen in 2010 as Jazz Musician of the Year in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Jazzwise said “From Loose Tubes to Polar Bear and beyond, Lockheart’s capacity to be ahead of the jazz curve is undeniable.”
The first call for sessions across the board, incredibly versatile John counts performances on numerous film scores among his work, including Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, which also found him teaching Nicholas Cage to play the mandolin convincingly on screen! A stingingly inventive soloist, his playing also has a flowing, delicate side, as heard on the ACT album Trio last year with bassist Danielsson and trumpeter Verneri Pohjola, Jazz Views declaring: “Parricelli’s guitar has a beautiful, clear tone, each note picked with deliberate precision.”
Hear them afresh in this new, open and exciting musical context, which will leave ample room for these two masters to strut their stuff.
Mark Lockheart: saxes & clarinets
John Parricelli: guitars
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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TOM OLLENDORFF TRIO
2025-10-02 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
London-based guitarist TOM OLLENDORFF is fast becoming one of the best-known young guitarists on the international jazz scene. He returns to SoundCellar with acclaimed bassist VIKTOR NYBERG and the outstanding Italian drummer FRANCESCO CINIGLIO.

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
This autumn guitarist Tom Ollendorff embarks on a world tour with his group to promote the release of his highly anticipated album ‘Atlantic Angels’. Tom has undoubtedly become one of the most exciting talents to emerge from the United Kingdom in recent times. He combines a lyrical sensibility with an elegant use of space and silence and a stunning rhythmic ease which have forged a seductive sound that adds to his appeal.
Tom will be performing with two of Europe’s finest musicians, drummer Francesco Ciniglio (Wynton Marsalis, Aaron Parks) and bassist Victor Nyberg.
His debut album A Song For You (2021) received international acclaim, followed by Open House (2023), featuring his long-term trio and saxophonist Ben Wendel. That same year, he also released Enchanted, a co-led project with drummer Ari Hoenig. In 2024, his first solo album, Solo Volume 1, was released on Ubuntu Records, alongside solo performances at major festivals.
Known for his virtuosic technique and refined harmonic style, Tom has gained recognition both as a performer and composer. His solo guitar book Etudes (Faber Music) has reached audiences worldwide. Tom has been fortunate to work extensively as a sideman with a wide range of artists including Ari Hoenig, Bill McHenry, Geoff Simkins, Aaron Parks, Huw Warren, Tim Garland, Nitai Hershkovits, Ben Wendel and The Fresh Sound Ensemble.
Tom Ollendorff often reclaims jazz guitar-playing’s classic past, but he also understands its fast-changing present (The Guardian)
‘Meticulous eloquence’ (The Guardian)
Tom Ollendorff is making his quiet way towards ubiquity, all in the most charmingly well-manicured way imaginable. His appeal is not hard to understand: a combination of fearsome musical chops, ambitiously sophisticated compositional sensibility and an unashamedly tuneful upbeat musical personality is very hard to resist. (Jazzwise)
Tom Ollendorff: guitar
Victor Nyberg: bass
Francesco Ciniglio: 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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ASA MARTINSON & THE OUTLET
2025-10-09 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Featuring some of the brightest young players on the UK jazz scene, we are extremely excited to present rising star ASA MARTINSON and his fabulous band THE OUTLET.

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
What happens when the soulful melodies of jazz and R&B meet the unstoppable grooves of Afrobeats? Enter Asa Martinson & The Outlet (AM&TO)—a dynamic force of electrifying live performances that leaves both partygoers and industry heavyweights in awe.
Inspired by legends like James Brown, Tony Allen, George Duke, and D’Angelo, AM&TO has created a signature sound that’s fresh, vibrant, and unforgettable. Their journey has taken them to some of the UK’s most iconic stages—Ronnie Scott’s, the 606 Club, and the Barbican—where they’ve refined their genre-defying craft. Asa’s experience with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, where he trained gifted students, reinforced his belief in the power of cross-genre music
Now, with the backing of PPL for their debut single and EP, AM&TO is set to ignite the SoundCellar stage. Prepare for a night of unreleased gems, classic hits, and pure musical energy that promises to move your body and touch your soul.
Keys – Asa Martinson
Vocals – Martha AB
Bass – Corin Veitch
Guitar – Amal Al Shaham
Drums – Rebecca Mills
Tenor Sax – Reuben A.A
Alto Sax – Donovan Haffner
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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HENRIK JENSEN TRIO at The Mowlem
2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DD, United Kingdom
The HENRIK JENSEN TRIO delivers melodic, expressive jazz rooted in rich interplay and storytelling. Featuring bassist Henrik Jensen, pianist Esben Tjalve, and drummer Dave Smith, their 2024 debut Above Your House blends elegance, spontaneity, and emotional depth into a distinctive modern jazz sound.

This gig will take place in The Studio at The Mowlem Theatre,
Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD.
Ticket link below
Henrik Jensen is a Danish bassist and composer prominent on the UK jazz scene. After moving to London in 1997 to study electric bass, he transitioned to double bass, training at the Royal Academy of Music. Known for his lyrical and rhythmically complex compositions, Jensen leads a new trio with Esben Tjalve and Dave Smith, featured on the album Above Your House. He has released four albums as a leader, including Affinity (2020), praised by The Guardian. Jensen has collaborated with artists like Iain Ballamy and The Puppini Sisters, and appears on albums by Steve Banks, John Law, and Joy Ellis.Dave Smith is best known for his work with Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters, Fofoulah, and Afro-Blues group Juju. He has recorded drums for Rachid Taha, Bassekou Kouyate and Robert Plant and has performed with Patty Griffin, Donny McCaslin, Chrisse Hynde and Eddie Henderson. A Loop Collective co-founder, Smith blends West African rhythms with European jazz in boundary-pushing projects like Outhouse Ruhabi.Esben Tjalve is a Danish pianist and composer, educated at the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School. He has composed for BBC, Universal, and Warner Bros., including film, theatre, and acclaimed radio dramas. Tjalve has collaborated with top jazz musicians like Jasper Høiby and Toni Kofi, as well as world and pop artists. His band Red Kite has released albums on F-ire and Jellymould Jazz to critical acclaim.
Henrik Jensen: bass
Esben Tjalve: piano
Dave Smith: drums
Admission is £14 (+£1.09 booking fee)

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JOSEPHINE DAVIES QUARTET
2025-10-23 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Award winning saxophonist & composer Josephine Davies brings her dynamic quartet to Soundcellar to celebrate the launch of ‘Weatherwards’, her fourth album on Whirlwind Recordings. The music is inspired by Josephine’s Nordic roots in the Shetland Islands, and beautifully weaves together the band’s contemporary jazz background with a hauntingly evocative folk influence.

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
As well as UK and European touring with Satori, Josephine Davies runs her own jazz orchestra, The Ensō Ensemble, which has just released its debut album ‘The Celtic Wheel of the Year Suite’ on Ubuntu Records. She is also a member of the Harper Trio, with recent performances at Patras Jazz Festival and the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall, and Espial, a free jazz group with a fully improvised album out last year on Discus Records.
Guitarist 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.
Bassist Dave Whitford, winner of the Paul Hamlyn award, moved from Cornwall to London to attend Middlesex University, followed by a scholarship to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. As one of the UK’s most in demand side-men, he is currently engaged in projects with Christine Tobin, Claire Martin and Liam Noble, and has recorded with Bill Frisell, Steve Lacy, and the NDR Big Band in Germany.
Drummer Angus Bishop is another Middlesex University alumnus, known for his unique and dynamic blend of folk and free jazz influences. Also a composer, he plays and writes for the collaborative group, The Full Circle Quartet, and has just released a superb, poetry-inspired album ‘The Moon is made of Glass’ with the wonderfully dynamic trio Outside Broadcast (pianist Rowan Hudson and bassist Stuart Barker).
“The powerful combination of fearless free improvisation and melodic empathy from these gifted players creates a powerful and timely statement.” (Jazz in Europe Magazine)
“Definitely a band to watch.” ★★★★1/2 (Downbeat Magazine)
“Winning immediacy.” ★★★★ (Mojo Magazine)
“Refreshingly imaginative and invigorating.” (All About Jazz)
“Inventive, Lyrical.” (Jazzwise Magazine)
“Spiritual, Spiralling, Joyful.” (UK Vibe)
“Fluent, Imaginative.” ★★★★ (The Jazz Mann)
Josephine Davies: Saxophone
Mike Outram: Guitar
Dave Whitford: Bass
Angus Bishop: Drums
Satori photo by Monika Jakubowska
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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SOUNDCELLAR 5 at The Mowlem
2025-11-15 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DD, United Kingdom
The SOUNDCELLAR 5 bring their funky soul-jazz sound to the Mowlem. Presenting a set that includes tunes by John Scofield, George Benson, and Wes Montgomery, this quintet delivers the perfect blend of melody and groove.
This gig will take place in The Studio at The Mowlem Theatre,
Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD.
Ticket link below
Collectively, the members of this sax/guitar/keyboards/bass/drums quintet have worked with some of the biggest names on the UK jazz scene, including Jason Rebello, Jim Mullen, Alan Barnes, Mike Outram, and Nigel Price.
Terry Quinney: saxophone
Rob Palmer: guitar
Pete Case: keyboards
Rodney Teague: electric bass
Andy Chapman: drums
Admission is £14 (+£1.09 booking fee)

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LIVESTREAM - SOUNDCELLAR 5 at The Mowlem
2025-11-15 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
The SOUNDCELLAR 5 bring their funky soul-jazz sound to the Mowlem. Presenting a set that includes tunes by John Scofield, George Benson, and Wes Montgomery, this quintet delivers the perfect blend of melody and groove.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Collectively, the members of this sax/guitar/keyboards/bass/drums quintet have worked with some of the biggest names on the UK jazz scene, including Jason Rebello, Jim Mullen, Alan Barnes, Mike Outram, and Nigel Price.
Terry Quinney: saxophone
Rob Palmer: guitar
Pete Case: keyboards
Rodney Teague: electric 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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DONOVAN HAFFNER QUARTET
2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Stop Press: 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards ‘Best Newcomer’ was awarded to Donovan on 14th October! See him now, while you can!
Making his Poole debut as band leader, alto saxophonist, Donovan Haffner could almost be described as one of the best kept secrets on the London jazz scene for the last 3 or 4 years, but all that is set to change with the release of his debut album Alleviate.
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
Aged 11, Donovan joined the highly respected Tomorrow’s Warriors Young Artist Development Programme and was mentored by Gary Crosby OBE, Binker Golding, and Alex Davis. He proved to be a stand-out talent and, by the age of 18, he was invited to tour Italy with multi-award-winning drummer Moses Boyd.
Since then, Donovan has played with Jay Phelps, Charlie Stacey, and Balimaya. He has also performed with the Danish jazz pianist/composer Rasmus Sorenson and was selected by Tony Kofi to be part of American jazz legend, Charles Tolliver’s Big Band, headlining at The Barbican as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. And Donovan is still very much part of the Tomorrow’s Warriors musical family, performing with both Nu Civilisation Orchestra and JazzJamaica.
However, it is his growing reputation as a bandleader and composer in his own right that is set to see Donovan come to the attention of jazz fans across the country.
If you have already been lucky enough to catch Donovan play live in a venue (including London’s Ronnie Scott’s, The Jazz Cafe, and Pizza Express Live) or at a festival (We Out Here, Love Supreme), then you will have been struck not just by the drive and sophistication of his playing, but also how he interprets his own compositions. To see him leading his quintet is to go on a journey with him through the music he loves, straight ahead and contemporary jazz – drawing on the inspiration of the musicians that have influenced him, including Kenny Garrett, Freddie Hubbard, Immanuel Wilkins, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, and SoundCellar ‘legend’ Walter Smith III – but enhanced with his own distinctive compositional style.
Recorded with his quintet, Donovan’s debut album Alleviate is a vitally exciting contemporary jazz recording, that reflects Donovan Haffner’s burgeoning talent in a glowing light. This essential body of work will undoubtedly position the young musician as a rising jazz star and one of 2025’s breakthrough artists.
“Saxophonist Donovan Haffner’s debut LP, Alleviate, is an absolutely awesome debut and a really amazing release. I’ve watched his development for the last two or three years and he has blossomed into a really special musician” – Tony Minvielle, writer & broadcaster JazzFM
“A confident and impressive debut” **** – Eddie Myer, Jazzwise magazine
“There’s so much sincerity and gravity in what he plays, and his unforced musicality really draws you in” – Soweto Kinch, ‘Round Midnight, BBC Radio 3
About Warriors Rise
This performance is part of Tomorrow’s Warriors’ Warriors Rise initiative, which sees the acclaimed jazz talent development organisation support three emerging Warriors’ artists, including Donovan, providing tour planning and marketing mentoring.
Warriors Rise is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner initiative supported by PPL.
More about Tomorrow’s Warriors
For over 30 years, Tomorrow’s Warriors has played a vital role within its community and the wider music industry and has been credited with literally changing the face of UK jazz.
Free access to Tomorrow’s Warriors artistic programme has proved crucial in nurturing the nascent talent and early careers of so many of the most exciting UK artists currently tearing up the international jazz scene including Mercury Prize 2023 recipients and BRIT Awards Best Group 2025 winners EZRA Collective, Moses Boyd, Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings and Sons of Kemet, ESKA, Jason Yarde, Denys Baptiste, Robert Mitchell, Soweto Kinch, Shirley Tetteh, Byron Wallen…the list goes on.
A Black-founded and Black-led organisation, Tomorrow’s Warriors offers a pioneering, free to access, comprehensive programme of learning and training which champions and supports young Black and female talent and those who come from challenging circumstances that would be a barrier to accessing opportunities to pursue a music career.
“Tomorrow’s Warriors occupies a unique and vital space in our cultural landscape. Their work in helping positively shape future generations is of critical importance especially with the tribulations we currently face. Please keep supporting – each one, teach one!” Gilles Peterson
Donovan Haffner: Alto Sax
Francisco Garcia De-Paredes: Guitar
Harry Pearce: Bass
Luke McCarthy: 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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LIVESTREAM - DONOVAN HAFFNER QUARTET
2025-11-20 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Stop Press: 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards ‘Best Newcomer’ was awarded to Donovan on 14th October! See him now, while you can!
Making his Poole debut as band leader, alto saxophonist, Donovan Haffner could almost be described as one of the best kept secrets on the London jazz scene for the last 3 or 4 years, but all that is set to change with the release of his debut album Alleviate.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Aged 11, Donovan joined the highly respected Tomorrow’s Warriors Young Artist Development Programme and was mentored by Gary Crosby OBE, Binker Golding, and Alex Davis. He proved to be a stand-out talent and, by the age of 18, he was invited to tour Italy with multi-award-winning drummer Moses Boyd.
Since then, Donovan has played with Jay Phelps, Charlie Stacey, and Balimaya. He has also performed with the Danish jazz pianist/composer Rasmus Sorenson and was selected by Tony Kofi to be part of American jazz legend, Charles Tolliver’s Big Band, headlining at The Barbican as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. And Donovan is still very much part of the Tomorrow’s Warriors musical family, performing with both Nu Civilisation Orchestra and JazzJamaica.
However, it is his growing reputation as a bandleader and composer in his own right that is set to see Donovan come to the attention of jazz fans across the country.
If you have already been lucky enough to catch Donovan play live in a venue (including London’s Ronnie Scott’s, The Jazz Cafe, and Pizza Express Live) or at a festival (We Out Here, Love Supreme), then you will have been struck not just by the drive and sophistication of his playing, but also how he interprets his own compositions. To see him leading his quintet is to go on a journey with him through the music he loves, straight ahead and contemporary jazz – drawing on the inspiration of the musicians that have influenced him, including Kenny Garrett, Freddie Hubbard, Immanuel Wilkins, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, and SoundCellar ‘legend’ Walter Smith III – but enhanced with his own distinctive compositional style.
Recorded with his quintet, Donovan’s debut album Alleviate is a vitally exciting contemporary jazz recording, that reflects Donovan Haffner’s burgeoning talent in a glowing light. This essential body of work will undoubtedly position the young musician as a rising jazz star and one of 2025’s breakthrough artists.
“Saxophonist Donovan Haffner’s debut LP, Alleviate, is an absolutely awesome debut and a really amazing release. I’ve watched his development for the last two or three years and he has blossomed into a really special musician” – Tony Minvielle, writer & broadcaster JazzFM
“A confident and impressive debut” **** – Eddie Myer, Jazzwise magazine
“There’s so much sincerity and gravity in what he plays, and his unforced musicality really draws you in” – Soweto Kinch, ‘Round Midnight, BBC Radio 3
About Warriors Rise
This performance is part of Tomorrow’s Warriors’ Warriors Rise initiative, which sees the acclaimed jazz talent development organisation support three emerging Warriors’ artists, including Donovan, providing tour planning and marketing mentoring.
Warriors Rise is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner initiative supported by PPL.
More about Tomorrow’s Warriors
For over 30 years, Tomorrow’s Warriors has played a vital role within its community and the wider music industry and has been credited with literally changing the face of UK jazz.
Free access to Tomorrow’s Warriors artistic programme has proved crucial in nurturing the nascent talent and early careers of so many of the most exciting UK artists currently tearing up the international jazz scene including Mercury Prize 2023 recipients and BRIT Awards Best Group 2025 winners EZRA Collective, Moses Boyd, Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings and Sons of Kemet, ESKA, Jason Yarde, Denys Baptiste, Robert Mitchell, Soweto Kinch, Shirley Tetteh, Byron Wallen…the list goes on.
A Black-founded and Black-led organisation, Tomorrow’s Warriors offers a pioneering, free to access, comprehensive programme of learning and training which champions and supports young Black and female talent and those who come from challenging circumstances that would be a barrier to accessing opportunities to pursue a music career.
“Tomorrow’s Warriors occupies a unique and vital space in our cultural landscape. Their work in helping positively shape future generations is of critical importance especially with the tribulations we currently face. Please keep supporting – each one, teach one!” Gilles Peterson
Donovan Haffner: Alto Sax
Francisco Garcia De-Paredes: Guitar
Harry Pearce: Bass
Luke McCarthy: 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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ALICE ZAWADZKI, FRED THOMAS, MISHA MULLOV-ABBADO
2025-11-28 19:45 - 22:00 | Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG, United Kingdom
We are very excited at SoundCellar to be launching our inaugural collaboration with Studio Jazz at Lighthouse Poole with three of the leading musicians on the UK’s contemporary music scene: Jazz FM 2025 ‘Vocalist of the Year’ ALICE ZAWADZKI, FRED THOMAS and MISHA MULLOV-ABBADO
This gig will take place in the Sherling Studio, Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG
Ticket link below
Though all three have worked together in other ensembles and on each other’s individual projects, Alice, Fred and Misha have now recorded their debut album Za Górami, released on the iconic label ECM Records. The album has received widespread critical acclaim, including a nomination for ‘Best Album’ in the 2025 Jazz FM Awards.
Alice Zawadzki is very familiar to SoundCellar audiences as an outstanding vocalist, violinist, pianist and songwriter, with two super albums under her own name; 2014’s ‘China Lane’ and 2019’s ‘Within You Is A World Of Spring’. She was recently awarded ‘Vocalist of the Year’ in the 2025 Jazz FM Awards and has received numerous other awards and nominations from prestigious bodies such as the Parliamentary Jazz Awards and the Royal Philharmonic Society.
Fred Thomas is regarded as one of the UK’s finest musicians, as well as a sought-after arranger and producer. His repertoire covers everything from UK and European folk, to jazz and to his critically acclaimed interpretations of the works of J.S. Bach. Fred is an ECM artist and has collaborated with a whole host of performers ranging from Brian Eno, to Shabaka Hutchings, to Yo-Yo Ma and many others.
Misha Mullov-Abbado is one of the most in-demand bassists on the jazz circuit and has played at SoundCellar on a number of occasions. In addition to leading his own ensembles and releasing three albums under his own name, he also regularly performs alongside his world-famous classical violinist mother Viktoria Mullova. Misha’s repertoire ranges from popular music, to jazz, to his classical compositions for cello and full orchestra.
Alice Zawadzki: Vocals; Violin
Fred Thomas: Piano; Drums
Misha Mullov-Abbado: Bass
General admission: £24
Student admission: £10
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LEVY/ROBSON INTERNATIONAL QUARTET
2025-12-07 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
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 – 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
This musical partnership was formed in New York City in 2017 between the highly acclaimed US saxophonist JED LEVY (Jaki Byard, Jack McDu/, Mike Clark, Tom Harrell etc) and multi-award-winning UK born guitarist PHIL ROBSON (Mark Turner, David Liebman, Billy Hart, Partisans, etc), who was living in NYC at the time. The American quartet featuring Peter Slavov and Clarence Penn quickly began to become a regular feature in the city’s iconic venues such as Smalls, Birdland, 55 Bar etc, as well as touring in the UK, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Northern California and more. Robson relocated to Ireland in 2020, but since that time the collaboration has continued with various European incarnations of the band.
The current line-up features one of Europe’s most celebrated drummers, from Rome, ROBERTO GATTO (Freddie Hubbard, John Scofield, Joe Zawinul, Michael Brecker, etc) and the incredible UK bassist MARK HODGSON (Randy Brecker, Cedar Walton, Eddie Henderson, Greg Osby, etc) who is one of the most in demand bassists on the contemporary jazz scene today.
The quartet plays original music penned by both Levy and Robson. The music is innovative and contemporary whilst remaining highly melodic and groovy, with a strong sense of tradition mixed in with the diverse characteristics of each composer.
“This was high-powered jazz, not by dint of frenetic pace, volume or assertiveness but by the beauty and coherence of the quartet sound that was at once polished but fresh and lively. That’s a difficult poise to strike, even for musicians as able as these, yet for all that they were fully engaged, each seemed entirely in his element.” The Whitman Review of Wakefield Jazz Concert
“Added to the warmth of his sound and excellent command of the instrument, Levy is an impressive package deserving wider international recognition. Phil Robson is already gaining wider international recognition, as witnessed by the admiring comments on his playing from Peter Bernstein and Wayne Krantz to be found on his website. His great fluidity and fleet inventiveness were, as ever, balm for the ears.” London Jazz News
Jed Levy: Sax
Phil Robson: Guitar
Mark Hodgson: Bass
Roberto Gatto: 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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LIVESTREAM - LEVY/ROBSON INTERNATIONAL QUARTET
2025-12-07 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
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.
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Livestream Ticket link below
This musical partnership was formed in New York City in 2017 between the highly acclaimed US saxophonist JED LEVY (Jaki Byard, Jack McDu/, Mike Clark, Tom Harrell etc) and multi-award-winning UK born guitarist PHIL ROBSON (Mark Turner, David Liebman, Billy Hart, Partisans, etc), who was living in NYC at the time. The American quartet featuring Peter Slavov and Clarence Penn quickly began to become a regular feature in the city’s iconic venues such as Smalls, Birdland, 55 Bar etc, as well as touring in the UK, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Northern California and more. Robson relocated to Ireland in 2020, but since that time the collaboration has continued with various European incarnations of the band.
The current line-up features one of Europe’s most celebrated drummers, from Rome, ROBERTO GATTO (Freddie Hubbard, John Scofield, Joe Zawinul, Michael Brecker, etc) and the incredible UK bassist MARK HODGSON (Randy Brecker, Cedar Walton, Eddie Henderson, Greg Osby, etc) who is one of the most in demand bassists on the contemporary jazz scene today.
The quartet plays original music penned by both Levy and Robson. The music is innovative and contemporary whilst remaining highly melodic and groovy, with a strong sense of tradition mixed in with the diverse characteristics of each composer.
“This was high-powered jazz, not by dint of frenetic pace, volume or assertiveness but by the beauty and coherence of the quartet sound that was at once polished but fresh and lively. That’s a difficult poise to strike, even for musicians as able as these, yet for all that they were fully engaged, each seemed entirely in his element.” The Whitman Review of Wakefield Jazz Concert
“Added to the warmth of his sound and excellent command of the instrument, Levy is an impressive package deserving wider international recognition. Phil Robson is already gaining wider international recognition, as witnessed by the admiring comments on his playing from Peter Bernstein and Wayne Krantz to be found on his website. His great fluidity and fleet inventiveness were, as ever, balm for the ears.” London Jazz News
Jed Levy: Sax
Phil Robson: Guitar
Mark Hodgson: Bass
Roberto Gatto: 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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DORSET YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA + special guest REBECCA NASH at The Mowlem
2025-12-14 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DD, United Kingdom
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 in The Studio at The Mowlem Theatre,
Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD.
Ticket link below
Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra (DYJO) is an intermediate to advanced youth jazz orchestra made up of the big band instrument mix including: trumpet, trombone, saxophone, electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, drum kit, double bass and voice.
Rebecca Nash is a leading UK pianist and composer, now gaining international recognition for her distinctive and heartfelt sound. Her latest projects, Aurum and Redefining Element 78 (Whirlwind Recordings), commissioned by Bristol Jazz Festival, build on her acclaimed album Peaceful King.
Rebecca collaborates widely, including with singer-songwriter Sara Colman (Ribbons, Stoney Lane Records) and trumpeter Nick Walters in Sarsen Drift. Performance highlights include the EFG London, Cheltenham, and Love Supreme Jazz Festivals, Ronnie Scott’s, and BBC Radio 3’s J to Z. She also teaches at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and works with the National Youth Jazz Collective and Cheltenham Festivals.

Presented by SoundCellar in association with Swanage Jazz Festival.
Admission is £10 (+£0.78 booking fee)

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SYNERGY SESSION - FOWLER/MUDGE/CHAPMAN
2026-01-08 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
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 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
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.
Bill Mudge is a versatile keyboardist rooted in jazz and improvised music, effortlessly crossing genres with ease. With a deep affinity for electro-mechanical instruments, he brings the organ trio to life through inventive arrangements and original compositions. Over the years, Bill has recorded and performed with acclaimed artists across the UK and beyond, including Sara Dowling (The Two Sides of Sara), The James Hunter Six, Vasilis Xenopoulos (The Wind Machine), Jim Mullen, The Nigel Price Trio, The Carl Orr Band (Somewhere Else), The CJP Band, The Filthy Six, Mick Hanson Organ Trio, The Baker Brothers (Avid Sounds), Scott McKeon (Trouble), Paul Jordanous (And Now I Know), Toy Rokit (Test Flights; Mission 6), and Wonder 45.
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, Mike Outram, Iain Ballamy and many others.
Gareth Fowler: Guitar
Bill Mudge: Organ
Andy Chapman: 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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LIVESTREAM - SYNERGY SESSION - FOWLER/MUDGE/CHAPMAN
2026-01-08 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
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!
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
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.
Bill Mudge is a versatile keyboardist rooted in jazz and improvised music, effortlessly crossing genres with ease. With a deep affinity for electro-mechanical instruments, he brings the organ trio to life through inventive arrangements and original compositions. Over the years, Bill has recorded and performed with acclaimed artists across the UK and beyond, including Sara Dowling (The Two Sides of Sara), The James Hunter Six, Vasilis Xenopoulos (The Wind Machine), Jim Mullen, The Nigel Price Trio, The Carl Orr Band (Somewhere Else), The CJP Band, The Filthy Six, Mick Hanson Organ Trio, The Baker Brothers (Avid Sounds), Scott McKeon (Trouble), Paul Jordanous (And Now I Know), Toy Rokit (Test Flights; Mission 6), and Wonder 45.
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, Mike Outram, Iain Ballamy and many others.
Gareth Fowler: Guitar
Bill Mudge: Organ
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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THEO TRAVIS' DOUBLE TALK
2026-01-18 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
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 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
His many musical interests come together in this distinctive project. Described on BBC Radio 2 as “One of the very best young tenor saxophonists of this or any other jazz generation in Britain”, he has appeared on over 175 albums and played at Ronnie Scott’s in London over 70 times. A long time member and co-leader of the classic jazz rock band Soft Machine, Theo Travis has also worked with Robert Fripp, David Gilmour, David Sylvian, Steven Wilson, John Etheridge, Gong and Keith Tippett amongst others. He has performed all over the world including the USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Scandinavia and the UK. Theo has released 2 albums with Double Talk, both critically and popularly acclaimed.
The band features Theo’s emotional tenor and soprano saxes and flute, the soulful hammond organ playing of Pete Whittaker, the explosive guitar solos of Mike Outram and the powerhouse drumming of Nic France. This will be an evening of passionate music and haunting instrumental songs from one of Britain’s top saxophonists and flautists and his band. Don’t miss! www.theotravis.com

“As a saxophonist, Travis can bridge swing-sax romanticism, Ronnie Laws funkiness, or a little of Andy Sheppard’s quirky, asymmetrical phrasing. As a flautist who sparingly deploys hypnotic electronic assistance, he can be as poetically minimalist as any ECM Records star. But he can be a headlong groover too, and there’s plenty of that on the Double Talk project, with its fierce organ-blasting, driving guitar soloing from the gifted Mike Outram, and no-prisoners drumming from the excellent Nic France” Jazz UK
” Travis’ tenor is a warm, mellifluous instrument and together with the luscious, bluesy Hammond organ they create something rather unexpected…a prog-rock/jazz/blues hybrid album of genuine power and excitement “ BBC Website
“Theo’s powerful bluesy sax playing should be enough to convince that he’s certainly one of the most intelligently accessible players around” Venue
“for those whose tastes run the gamut from pop and rock to prog, ambient and, of course, jazz, Double Talk is an album that pays big dividends for an artist (and group) that deserves to emerge from hidden treasure status” All About Jazz (USA)

Theo Travis: tenor and soprano saxes, flutes
Mike Outram: guitar
Pete Whittaker: hammond organ
Nic France: drums, percussion
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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LIVESTREAM - THEO TRAVIS' DOUBLE TALK
2026-01-18 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
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.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
His many musical interests come together in this distinctive project. Described on BBC Radio 2 as “One of the very best young tenor saxophonists of this or any other jazz generation in Britain”, he has appeared on over 175 albums and played at Ronnie Scott’s in London over 70 times. A long time member and co-leader of the classic jazz rock band Soft Machine, Theo Travis has also worked with Robert Fripp, David Gilmour, David Sylvian, Steven Wilson, John Etheridge, Gong and Keith Tippett amongst others. He has performed all over the world including the USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Scandinavia and the UK. Theo has released 2 albums with Double Talk, both critically and popularly acclaimed.
The band features Theo’s emotional tenor and soprano saxes and flute, the soulful hammond organ playing of Pete Whittaker, the explosive guitar solos of Mike Outram and the powerhouse drumming of Nic France. This will be an evening of passionate music and haunting instrumental songs from one of Britain’s top saxophonists and flautists and his band. Don’t miss! www.theotravis.com

“As a saxophonist, Travis can bridge swing-sax romanticism, Ronnie Laws funkiness, or a little of Andy Sheppard’s quirky, asymmetrical phrasing. As a flautist who sparingly deploys hypnotic electronic assistance, he can be as poetically minimalist as any ECM Records star. But he can be a headlong groover too, and there’s plenty of that on the Double Talk project, with its fierce organ-blasting, driving guitar soloing from the gifted Mike Outram, and no-prisoners drumming from the excellent Nic France” Jazz UK
” Travis’ tenor is a warm, mellifluous instrument and together with the luscious, bluesy Hammond organ they create something rather unexpected…a prog-rock/jazz/blues hybrid album of genuine power and excitement “ BBC Website
“Theo’s powerful bluesy sax playing should be enough to convince that he’s certainly one of the most intelligently accessible players around” Venue
“for those whose tastes run the gamut from pop and rock to prog, ambient and, of course, jazz, Double Talk is an album that pays big dividends for an artist (and group) that deserves to emerge from hidden treasure status” All About Jazz (USA)

Theo Travis: tenor and soprano saxes, flutes
Mike Outram: guitar
Pete Whittaker: hammond organ
Nic France: drums, 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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ANDY PANAYI with BILL MUDGE and ANDY CHAPMAN at The Mowlem
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DD, United Kingdom
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 Studio at The Mowlem Theatre,
Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD.
Ticket link below
Andy Panayi is an exceptionally gifted musician, skilled in performance, composition and arranging. He plays all the flutes and all the saxophones and currently leads his own groups, both jazz and classical. He also writes commissioned works and compositions & arrangements for his own ensembles.
Andy has performed and recorded with many singers including: Paul McCartney, Elaine Delmar, Elaine Paige, Seth MacFarlane, Georgie Fame, Irene Reed and Jessye Norman.
He’s also worked alongside or supported Abdullah Ibrahim, Freddie Hubbard, Phil Woods, Wynton Marsalis, Ronnie Scott, Kenny Baker, John Dankworth & Cleo Laine, Humphrey Lyttelton, Alan Barnes and many more. He has played as a member of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Big Band, the Stan Tracey Big Band/Septet/Octet and Mark Nightingale’s Big Band, amongst others.
Bill Mudge is a versatile keyboardist rooted in jazz and improvised music, effortlessly crossing genres with ease. With a deep affinity for electro-mechanical instruments, he brings the organ trio to life through inventive arrangements and original compositions. Over the years, Bill has recorded and performed with acclaimed artists across the UK and beyond, including Sara Dowling, Jim Mullen, Nigel Price, Scott McKeon and many others.
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, Mike Outram, Iain Ballamy and many others.
Andy Panayi: Saxophone
Bill Mudge: Organ
Andy Chapman: Drums
Admission is £14 (+£1.09 booking fee)
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LIVESTREAM - ANDY PANAYI with BILL MUDGE and ANDY CHAPMAN at The Mowlem
2026-01-24 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
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.

Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Andy Panayi is an exceptionally gifted musician, skilled in performance, composition and arranging. He plays all the flutes and all the saxophones and currently leads his own groups, both jazz and classical. He also writes commissioned works and compositions & arrangements for his own ensembles.
Andy has performed and recorded with many singers including: Paul McCartney, Elaine Delmar, Elaine Paige, Seth MacFarlane, Georgie Fame, Irene Reed and Jessye Norman.
He’s also worked alongside or supported Abdullah Ibrahim, Freddie Hubbard, Phil Woods, Wynton Marsalis, Ronnie Scott, Kenny Baker, John Dankworth & Cleo Laine, Humphrey Lyttelton, Alan Barnes and many more. He has played as a member of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Big Band, the Stan Tracey Big Band/Septet/Octet and Mark Nightingale’s Big Band, amongst others.
Bill Mudge is a versatile keyboardist rooted in jazz and improvised music, effortlessly crossing genres with ease. With a deep affinity for electro-mechanical instruments, he brings the organ trio to life through inventive arrangements and original compositions. Over the years, Bill has recorded and performed with acclaimed artists across the UK and beyond, including Sara Dowling, Jim Mullen, Nigel Price, Scott McKeon and many others.
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, Mike Outram, Iain Ballamy and many others.
Andy Panayi: Saxophone
Bill Mudge: Organ
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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DANIEL CASIMIR BIG BAND (TWO TIX FOR PRICE OF ONE!)
2026-01-30 19:45 - 22:00 | Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG, United Kingdom
EXCITING CHANGE – moved to the Lighthouse Concert Hall, with ‘TWO TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE’
We are delighted to be working in partnership with Lighthouse Studio Jazz again to co-present the incredible composer/bassist DANIEL CASIMIR and his BIG BAND.

In an exciting change to the advertised event, our second collaboration will now present Daniel Casimir with his full 17-piece Big Band in the prestigious Concert Hall, featuring the cream of the UK jazz scene, including Binker Golding, Camilla George, Chelsea Carmichael and others.
As this event has moved from the Sherling Studio to the Concert Hall to accommodate the additional musicians on stage, we invite you to take up the offer of TWO TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE*, plus FREE TICKETS FOR ALL UNDER 18s*, so you can bring any friends who you think would enjoy the rare opportunity to experience this event. We want as many people as possible to enjoy this amazing concert!
This gig will now take place in the Concert Hall, Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG
Ticket link below
A graduate / post-graduate of Birmingham and Trinity Laban Conservatoires, Daniel Casimir has received widespread critical acclaim for his 2024 big band album ‘Balance’, similar to the plaudits for his 2021 debut album ‘Boxed In’, which received the 2022 Parliamentary Jazz ‘Album of the Year’ award.
Daniel was named 2021 Jazz FM ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ and he is the ‘go-to’ bassist for A-list jazz stars such as Nubya Garcia, Makaya McCraven, Moses Boyd and others.
In addition to regular gigging, he made high-profile appearances with his big band in 2025 at the prestigious Cheltenham Jazz and Love Supreme Festivals, plus at Ronnie Scott’s. His star is undoubtedly on the rise!
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a band on this scale. Seating in the Concert Hall will still be unreserved as with the Studio shows.
*T&Cs: Discounts will be applied at checkout automatically. The TWO tickets for the price of ONE discount applies to full price adult tickets. Simply add two adult tickets to your basket and one of them will be free. All U18s tickets are free and this discount will be applied at checkout after U18s tickets are added to your basket. Discounted ticket offer is only valid for the Daniel Casimir event on Fri 30 Jan 2026 in the Concert Hall. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Note: All existing adult ticket holders will be contacted by Lighthouse, offering a second ticket FOC.
Trumpets
Mark Armstrong; Sean Gibbs; Poppy Daniels; Rory Simmons
Trombones
Joe Bristow; Rosie Turton; Ed Parr; Hanna Mbuya
Saxes
1st alto: Chris Maddock; 2nd alto: Camilla George
1st tenor: Chelsea Carmichael; 2nd tenor: Flo Redmonds
Conductor: Binker Golding
Bass: Daniel Casimir
Piano: James Beckwith
Drums: Jamie Murray
Vocals: Ria Moran
General admission: £24
Student admission: £8.80
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MONKIN' AROUND feat. DAVE O'HIGGINS
2026-02-05 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
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 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
Oscar Wilde once said, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” Jazz musicians have always known this and have always done their best to stand on the shoulders of giants. While these three musicians are in no way mediocre, they will happily afford every flattery to the great Thelonious Monk.
Here are three friends getting together to pay homage to one of the greatest Jazz composers of the 20th century, Thelonious Monk.
With a wealth of experience and artistry at their fingertips SoundCellar returnees Dave O’Higgins and Billy Pod, together with Luke Fowler have set out to pay their respects to the works of Thelonious Monk and to use his compositions to express themselves and display their veracious talents.
On this special occasion they will be welcoming as a special guest, international guitar star and firm SoundCellar favourite Rob Luft, for a unique performance at The Grasshopper. Rob was recently awarded the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Award as ‘Jazz instrumentalist of the Year’, which comes as no surprise to our regular audience members here in Poole.
Dave O’ Higgins – Sax
Rob Luft – Guitar
Luke Fowler – Bass
Billy Pod – 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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LIVESTREAM - MONKIN' AROUND feat. DAVE O'HIGGINS
2026-02-05 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
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
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Oscar Wilde once said, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” Jazz musicians have always known this and have always done their best to stand on the shoulders of giants. While these three musicians are in no way mediocre, they will happily afford every flattery to the great Thelonious Monk.
Here are three friends getting together to pay homage to one of the greatest Jazz composers of the 20th century, Thelonious Monk.
With a wealth of experience and artistry at their fingertips SoundCellar returnees Dave O’Higgins and Billy Pod, together with Luke Fowler have set out to pay their respects to the works of Thelonious Monk and to use his compositions to express themselves and display their veracious talents.
On this special occasion they will be welcoming as a special guest, international guitar star and firm SoundCellar favourite Rob Luft, for a unique performance at The Grasshopper. Rob was recently awarded the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Award as ‘Jazz instrumentalist of the Year’, which comes as no surprise to our regular audience members here in Poole.
Dave O’ Higgins – Sax
Rob Luft – Guitar
Luke Fowler – Bass
Billy Pod – 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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MOONFISH feat. special guest ALEX HITCHCOCK
2026-02-19 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
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 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
MOONFISH, the collaborative project of Maria Chiara Argirò and Riccardo Chiaberta, merges electronic beats and alternative rock with jazz improvisation. Their setup blends keyboards and synths with drums, bass synth, and electronics. Both musicians are prominent figures in London’s jazz and electronic music scenes, having worked with artists such as Rosie Turton, Liran Donin, Jamie Leeming, Dugong, Bruno Heinen, and These New Puritans.
For this special occasion, Moonfish will feature another SoundCellar favourite, the stellar saxophonist Alex Hitchcock, expanding the duo’s interplay and sonic palette into an amazing trio.
Drawing on influences such as Aaron Parks (an undoubted SoundCellar ‘legend’), Kneebody and Bonobo, their music stands out for its balance between earthy grooves and dreamy, ethereal melodies. They will present music from their recent EP Leaving, along with new songs, exploring intimate dialogues that may build to intense explosions!
Maria Chiara Argirò: Keyboards, synths, electronics
Riccardo Chiaberta: Drums, bass synth, electronics
Alex Hitchcock: Saxes
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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LIVESTREAM - MOONFISH feat. special guest ALEX HITCHCOCK
2026-02-19 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
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.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
MOONFISH, the collaborative project of Maria Chiara Argirò and Riccardo Chiaberta, merges electronic beats and alternative rock with jazz improvisation. Their setup blends keyboards and synths with drums, bass synth, and electronics. Both musicians are prominent figures in London’s jazz and electronic music scenes, having worked with artists such as Rosie Turton, Liran Donin, Jamie Leeming, Dugong, Bruno Heinen, and These New Puritans.
For this special occasion, Moonfish will feature another SoundCellar favourite, the stellar saxophonist Alex Hitchcock, expanding the duo’s interplay and sonic palette into an amazing trio.
Drawing on influences such as Aaron Parks (an undoubted SoundCellar ‘legend’), Kneebody and Bonobo, their music stands out for its balance between earthy grooves and dreamy, ethereal melodies. They will present music from their recent EP Leaving, along with new songs, exploring intimate dialogues that may build to intense explosions!
Maria Chiara Argirò: Keyboards, synths, electronics
Riccardo Chiaberta: Drums, bass synth, electronics
Alex Hitchcock: Saxes
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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J FASHOLE-LUKE TRIO at The Mowlem
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DD, United Kingdom
J Fashole-Luke brings his piano led trio the the Studio at the Mowlem. He has performed with numerous jazz and pop legends, and his original music combines inventive melodies, imaginative rhythms, and rich harmonies.
This gig will take place in The Studio at The Mowlem Theatre,
Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD.
Ticket link below
J Fashole-Luke is a multi instrumentalist who is in high demand particularly for live piano performances. He has performed all over Europe at Jazz Festivals (including Montreaux, Vienne, North Sea, Swanage and Vienna Jazz Festivals and in UK at Glastonbury, Bestival, Boomtown, Shambala, Hyde Park and Isle Of Wight Festivals), as well as many other public performances and private engagements.
During this time Jonathan has performed with top British jazz artists including Gary Crosby, Jay Phelps, Tony Kofi and has even jammed with American legends Marcus Miller, Isaiah Sharkey and Roy Hargrove. Jonathan Has also appeared at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and performed live on BBC2s Later With Jools Holland. More recently he has been worked with some top vocalists including chart topping UK singer Alexandra Burke, RnB titan Usher and living legend Dolly Parton.
J Fashole-Luke’s original music draws from a wide range of influences across many genres and this show provides a heady blend of striking melodies, unusual time signatures, imaginative harmonies and driving rhythms. His accompanists Lewis Treasure (bass) and Ben Kill (drums) are intuitive and virtuosic musicians who really bring his ideas to life in full colour.
J Fashole-Luke: keyboard
Lewis Treasure: bass
Ben Kill: drums
Admission is £14 (+£1.09 booking fee)
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LIVESTREAM - J FASHOLE-LUKE TRIO at The Mowlem
2026-02-21 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
J Fashole-Luke brings his piano led trio the the Studio at the Mowlem. He has performed with numerous jazz and pop legends, and his original music combines inventive melodies, imaginative rhythms, and rich harmonies.

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Livestream Ticket link below
J Fashole-Luke is a multi instrumentalist who is in high demand particularly for live piano performances. He has performed all over Europe at Jazz Festivals (including Montreaux, Vienne, North Sea, Swanage and Vienna Jazz Festivals and in UK at Glastonbury, Bestival, Boomtown, Shambala, Hyde Park and Isle Of Wight Festivals), as well as many other public performances and private engagements.
During this time Jonathan has performed with top British jazz artists including Gary Crosby, Jay Phelps, Tony Kofi and has even jammed with American legends Marcus Miller, Isaiah Sharkey and Roy Hargrove. Jonathan Has also appeared at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and performed live on BBC2s Later With Jools Holland. More recently he has been worked with some top vocalists including chart topping UK singer Alexandra Burke, RnB titan Usher and living legend Dolly Parton.
J Fashole-Luke’s original music draws from a wide range of influences across many genres and this show provides a heady blend of striking melodies, unusual time signatures, imaginative harmonies and driving rhythms. His accompanists Lewis Treasure (bass) and Ben Kill (drums) are intuitive and virtuosic musicians who really bring his ideas to life in full colour.
J Fashole-Luke: keyboard
Lewis Treasure: bass
Ben Kill: 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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OLGA AMELCHENKO 4TET - CANCELLED
2026-03-05 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
THIS GIG HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.

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NIGEL PRICE and NEIL BURNS at The Mowlem
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DD, United Kingdom
Award-winning jazz guitarist NIGEL PRICE, whose credits include Van Morrison and Alan Barnes, teams up with fellow guitarist NEIL BURNS. This dynamic duo performs bebop, timeless standards, and infectious Latin grooves.
This gig will take place in The Studio at The Mowlem Theatre,
Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD.
Ticket link below
Nigel Price is one of the UK’s most respected and hard-working jazz guitarists, celebrated for his fluent bebop lines, deep blues sensibility and masterful chording. Over a career spanning more than 25 years, he has become a central figure on the British jazz scene, regularly appearing at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club with over 600 performances to his name. Starting his professional journey in his early 20s, Price toured Europe with reggae and funk bands before focusing on jazz.
He has played on more than 60 albums, including several as a leader, and spent a decade with acid jazz outfit The Filthy Six. He also spent three years with the James Taylor Quartet, contributing to five albums, and has performed with legendary producer and artist David Axelrod. Price has received numerous accolades, including a Parliamentary Jazz Award and a British Jazz Award for Best Guitarist. In recent years he has organised extensive UK tours and founded the charity Grassroots Jazz to support live jazz venues.
Scottish guitarist Neil Burns has been immersed in the South West jazz scene for many years. He has performed throughout Europe and is a regular collaborator with leading trumpeter Steve Waterman, guitar legend Jim Mullen and vibraphonist Roger Beaujolais. He has also worked with artists including Jacqui Dankworth, Zoe Rahman, Simon Spillett, Dave Newton, Mark Bassey, Bobby Wellins, Greg Abate and The Haggis Horns, to name just a few. A highly melodic guitarist, Burns is deeply steeped in the jazz guitar tradition.
Nigel Price: guitar
Neil Burns: guitar
Admission is £14 (+£1.09 booking fee)
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LIVESTREAM - NIGEL PRICE and NEIL BURNS at The Mowlem
2026-03-14 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Award-winning jazz guitarist NIGEL PRICE, whose credits include Van Morrison and Alan Barnes, teams up with fellow guitarist NEIL BURNS. This dynamic duo performs bebop, timeless standards, and infectious Latin grooves.

Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Nigel Price is one of the UK’s most respected and hard-working jazz guitarists, celebrated for his fluent bebop lines, deep blues sensibility and masterful chording. Over a career spanning more than 25 years, he has become a central figure on the British jazz scene, regularly appearing at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club with over 600 performances to his name. Starting his professional journey in his early 20s, Price toured Europe with reggae and funk bands before focusing on jazz.
He has played on more than 60 albums, including several as a leader, and spent a decade with acid jazz outfit The Filthy Six. He also spent three years with the James Taylor Quartet, contributing to five albums, and has performed with legendary producer and artist David Axelrod. Price has received numerous accolades, including a Parliamentary Jazz Award and a British Jazz Award for Best Guitarist. In recent years he has organised extensive UK tours and founded the charity Grassroots Jazz to support live jazz venues.
Scottish guitarist Neil Burns has been immersed in the South West jazz scene for many years. He has performed throughout Europe and is a regular collaborator with leading trumpeter Steve Waterman, guitar legend Jim Mullen and vibraphonist Roger Beaujolais. He has also worked with artists including Jacqui Dankworth, Zoe Rahman, Simon Spillett, Dave Newton, Mark Bassey, Bobby Wellins, Greg Abate and The Haggis Horns, to name just a few. A highly melodic guitarist, Burns is deeply steeped in the jazz guitar tradition.
Nigel Price: guitar
Neil Burns: guitar
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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