J FASHOLE-LUKE TRIO at The Mowlem
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
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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HARRY CHRISTELIS' 'PRESERVING FICTIONS'
2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Guitarist and composer Harry Christelis and his quartet perform music from Preserving Fictions, a captivating blend of jazz, folk, and ambient soundscapes. Expect inventive interplay, haunting beauty, and deep emotional resonance from this remarkable group of musicians.
This gig will take place at The Grasshopper,
139 – 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HT.
Please note: 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 and composer Harry Christelis presents his new album, Preserving Fictions — an exploration of how music and art can serve as a means to preserve and document the seeming truths we see, hear, feel, and experience every day. This record, a continuation and development of his 2025 EP Half Truths (recorded during the same session), sees Christelis delve deeper into a sound world that has become synonymous with his name, fusing elements of jazz and folk traditions with ambient drones and delicate electronic textures to create a truly immersive listening experience.
Featuring his long-standing quartet of Christos Stylianides (trumpet/effects), Andrea Di Biase (double bass/synth), and Dave Storey (drums), the highly acclaimed musicians constantly break free from their traditional roles within the jazz idiom. Instead, they embrace a deeply communal approach to improvisation, colouring, shaping, and delineating every moment of each piece together. Across the adventurous 58-minute album, the listener is taken on a journey that moves through dreamy psychedelic trips, expansive soundscapes, delicate moments of intimacy, and furious bursts of energy — all seamlessly bound by a tone that holds sombre and hopeful feelings in harmonious equilibrium.
“Compelling ambient music pitched somewhere between In A Silent Way-era Miles Davis and late-era Talk Talk” – The Guardian
“Music with a serene beauty” – Kevin Le Gendre, BBC Radio 3
“Breathy and textural tones that perfectly create a sense of space and memory” – Soweto Kinch, BBC Radio 3
Harry Christelis: guitar
George Crowley: tenor saxophone/effects
Andrea Di Biase: double bass/synth
Dave Storey: 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 - HARRY CHRISTELIS' 'PRESERVING FICTIONS'
2026-03-19 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Guitarist and composer Harry Christelis and his quartet perform music from Preserving Fictions, a captivating blend of jazz, folk, and ambient soundscapes. Expect inventive interplay, haunting beauty, and deep emotional resonance from this remarkable group of musicians.

Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Guitarist and composer Harry Christelis presents his new album, Preserving Fictions — an exploration of how music and art can serve as a means to preserve and document the seeming truths we see, hear, feel, and experience every day. This record, a continuation and development of his 2025 EP Half Truths (recorded during the same session), sees Christelis delve deeper into a sound world that has become synonymous with his name, fusing elements of jazz and folk traditions with ambient drones and delicate electronic textures to create a truly immersive listening experience.
Featuring his long-standing quartet of Christos Stylianides (trumpet/effects), Andrea Di Biase (double bass/synth), and Dave Storey (drums), the highly acclaimed musicians constantly break free from their traditional roles within the jazz idiom. Instead, they embrace a deeply communal approach to improvisation, colouring, shaping, and delineating every moment of each piece together. Across the adventurous 58-minute album, the listener is taken on a journey that moves through dreamy psychedelic trips, expansive soundscapes, delicate moments of intimacy, and furious bursts of energy — all seamlessly bound by a tone that holds sombre and hopeful feelings in harmonious equilibrium.
“Compelling ambient music pitched somewhere between In A Silent Way-era Miles Davis and late-era Talk Talk” – The Guardian
“Music with a serene beauty” – Kevin Le Gendre, BBC Radio 3
“Breathy and textural tones that perfectly create a sense of space and memory” – Soweto Kinch, BBC Radio 3
Harry Christelis: guitar
George Crowley: tenor saxophone/effects
Andrea Di Biase: double bass/synth
Dave Storey: 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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JEREMY STACEY QUARTET
2026-03-27 19:45 - 22:00 | Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG, United Kingdom
Our partnership with Studio Jazz at the Lighthouse continues as we co-present acclaimed drummer Jeremy Stacey. His fantastic quartet features pianist Tom Cawley (Peter Gabriel, Jamie Cullum, Guy Barker), bassist Orlando le Fleming (Branford Marsalis, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Billy Cobham) and saxophonist Graeme Blevins (Taylor Swift, Raye, Quincy Jones)
This gig will take place in the Sherling Studio, Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG
Ticket link below
Jeremy Stacey is a British drummer and multi-instrumentalist renowned for his versatility across jazz, rock, pop, and progressive music. The regular drummer for American icon Sheryl Crow for over seven years, touring and recording worldwide. He later joined Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, performing globally during their early heyday. In 2016, Stacey became one of the featured drummers for legendary prog-rock band King Crimson, adding drums, keyboards and synths to their line-up and showcasing his adaptability and command across complex, multi-layered music. He has also worked with Tom Jones, Steven Wilson, Robbie Williams, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and many others.
Alongside his rock and pop pedigree, Jeremy retains strong jazz credentials, having worked with respected artists including Jason Rebello, Claire Martin, Mike Outram, Ivo Neame, Emma Rawicz, Ant Law, Laurence Cottle, Iain Ballamy, Jim Mullen and others.
Whether driving a rock anthem or swinging through jazz grooves, Jeremy Stacey’s powerful yet nuanced drumming, combined with superb technical skill and deep musicality, mark him as one of Britain’s most impressive contemporary drummers.
Tom Cawley is a leading figure on the UK jazz scene, a pianist, composer, bandleader and educator of rare versatility. Born in Derby and raised in Lincoln, he began piano at age six, later studying at Chetham’s School of Music and at the Royal Academy of Music. He first made waves with his trio Curios. Their albums attracted widespread acclaim, described by critics as “extraordinary”, “spellbinding” and “a shining light for British jazz.” Cawley also tours internationally as a sought-after sideman and has worked with high-profile artists including Peter Gabriel, recording two albums and a live DVD with him. In addition to performance, Cawley is a respected educator, he regularly leads the house band at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and serves as a professor of jazz piano at the Royal Academy of Music. With a style that effortlessly blends jazz tradition, classical roots, and subtle modern textures, Tom Cawley remains one of Britain’s most expressive and creative jazz pianists.
Graeme Blevins is a saxophonist and woodwind performer renowned for his dynamic and lyrical improvisation. Originally from Australia, he relocated to London in 2004, quickly establishing himself as a sought-after collaborator across a wide range of musical styles, including jazz, pop and classical music. His work has reached millions through streaming platforms and live performances, and he has recorded and toured with world-renowned artists such as Phil Collins, Mark Knopfler, Robbie Williams, Raye, Kylie Minogue and Taylor Swift.
In the jazz world, Graeme has worked with Guy Barker, Mark Turner, Bobby Watson, the BBC Big Band, Ronnie Scott’s All-Stars and the Kyle Eastwood Band. His contributions also extend to Hollywood film and television scores, recorded at iconic studios such as Abbey Road.
Graeme is a member of the Delta Saxophone Quartet and regularly presents workshops and masterclasses at prestigious institutions including the Royal College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He is also an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music.
Among the most accomplished bassists in contemporary jazz, Orlando le Fleming is known for his virtuoso technique, creative flair, and unmistakably powerful beat, qualities that have placed him firmly within the top tier of American improvised music. Originally from the UK, Orlando first honed his discipline and teamwork on the cricket pitch, even playing professionally for a short time. His path changed when he earned a place at London’s Royal Academy of Music, where his lifelong passion for music ultimately took precedence. His move to New York in 2003 proved pivotal. Shortly after arriving, he joined Jane Monheit’s band, sharing bass duties with Ron Carter and Christian McBride on her album Taking a Chance on Love. He soon recorded with jazz legend Jimmy Cobb, and over the following years became a first-call bassist for leaders including Branford Marsalis, Joey Calderazzo, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Billy Cobham, Seamus Blake, Jeff “Tain” Watts, and David Sánchez.
Jeremy Stacey: drums
Tom Cawley: piano
Orlando le Fleming: bass
Graeme Blevins: sax
General admission: £21
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MALI SHEARD'S HOMESTEAD
2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
SoundCellar and Tomorrow’s Warriors present MALI SHEARD’S HOMESTEAD. Undoubtedly destined to become stars of the future, we welcome alto/soprano saxophonist Mali Sheard and her Homestead quintet to Poole, marking our second collaboration with the award-winning artist development organisation Tomorrow’s Warriors.
This gig will take place at The Grasshopper,
139 – 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HT.
Please note: If parking in either of 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
Again featuring outstanding young musicians, this quintet made an extremely strong impression on members of the SoundCellar team at both the We Out Here and London Jazz Festivals in 2025.
Blending the lyricism of folk traditions with the rhythmic drive of contemporary jazz, Mali Sheard is a young saxophonist and composer whose music is both evocative and adventurous. Leading this dynamic quintet, she crafts original compositions that explore melody, groove, and improvisation, drawing influence from Brian Blade and the Fellowship, Phil Woods, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Laura Mvula.
Her songs often reflect on personal journeys – discovering new people and places, facing challenges, and returning to the “comfort of the homestead” to reflect and dream of future adventures. This storytelling approach gives her music a sense of warmth, intimacy, and cinematic scope.
Mali met her bandmates – Keira Chakraborty, Ky Osborne, George Balmont and Luke McCarthy (seen at SoundCellar with Donovan Haffner last November), through Tomorrow’s Warriors and the Royal Academy of Music, forming a compelling ensemble.
With their debut recording forthcoming, Mali Sheard and her quintet continue to push boundaries, creating music that is heartfelt, imaginative, and distinctly their own – a sound poised to leave a lasting mark on the UK jazz scene.
ABOUT TOMORROW’S WARRIORS
If you know your UK jazz, then you probably already know Tomorrow’s Warriors. Over the 35 years the talent development charity 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.
They have supported 1000s of young musicians and helped nurture the careers of so many of the most exciting UK artists currently tearing up the international jazz scene including Mercury Prize 2023 winners and BRIT Awards Best Group of 2025 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.
“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
Mali Sheard: Alto & soprano saxophones
Keira Chakraborty: Flute
Ky Osborne: Keys
George Balmont: 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 - MALI SHEARD'S HOMESTEAD
2026-04-02 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
SoundCellar and Tomorrow’s Warriors present MALI SHEARD’S HOMESTEAD. Undoubtedly destined to become stars of the future, we welcome alto/soprano saxophonist Mali Sheard and her Homestead quintet to Poole, marking our second collaboration with the award-winning artist development organisation Tomorrow’s Warriors.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Again featuring outstanding young musicians, this quintet made an extremely strong impression on members of the SoundCellar team at both the We Out Here and London Jazz Festivals in 2025.
Blending the lyricism of folk traditions with the rhythmic drive of contemporary jazz, Mali Sheard is a young saxophonist and composer whose music is both evocative and adventurous. Leading this dynamic quintet, she crafts original compositions that explore melody, groove, and improvisation, drawing influence from Brian Blade and the Fellowship, Phil Woods, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Laura Mvula.
Her songs often reflect on personal journeys – discovering new people and places, facing challenges, and returning to the “comfort of the homestead” to reflect and dream of future adventures. This storytelling approach gives her music a sense of warmth, intimacy, and cinematic scope.
Mali met her bandmates – Keira Chakraborty, Ky Osborne, George Balmont and Luke McCarthy (seen at SoundCellar with Donovan Haffner last November), through Tomorrow’s Warriors and the Royal Academy of Music, forming a compelling ensemble.
With their debut recording forthcoming, Mali Sheard and her quintet continue to push boundaries, creating music that is heartfelt, imaginative, and distinctly their own – a sound poised to leave a lasting mark on the UK jazz scene.
ABOUT TOMORROW’S WARRIORS
If you know your UK jazz, then you probably already know Tomorrow’s Warriors. Over the 35 years the talent development charity 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.
They have supported 1000s of young musicians and helped nurture the careers of so many of the most exciting UK artists currently tearing up the international jazz scene including Mercury Prize 2023 winners and BRIT Awards Best Group of 2025 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.
“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
Mali Sheard: Alto & soprano saxophones
Keira Chakraborty: Flute
Ky Osborne: Keys
George Balmont: 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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SYLVIE and URSULA at The Mowlem
2026-04-04 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mowlem Theatre, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DD, United Kingdom
2024 BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year, bassist URSULA HARRISON, together with rising star vocalist SYLVIE NOBLE bring their intimate and exploratory contemporary jazz/folk to Swanage.
This gig will take place in The Studio at The Mowlem Theatre,
Shore Road, Swanage, BH19 1DD.
Ticket link below
Sylvie and Ursula (who played a memorable gig at SoundCellar Poole in 2024, alongside SoundCellar Mowlem jazz legend Eddie Gripper), first met on the vibrant South-Wales jazz scene, bonding over a shared love of both jazz and folk music.
Recording their debut album ‘New Eve’ in summer 2025, the subsequent year has seen them embrace a collective approach to story telling, both bringing original compositions and lyrics to the project. Their sound combines deep, earthy grooves, light dancing melodies and powerful swing. The duo incorporates a fearless approach to improvisation in all they make, with each live performance a true conversation.
‘Harrison and Noble totally blew everybody away with the quality of their singing and playing, the intimacy and maturity of the performance, their almost telepathic rapport – and perhaps most significantly the quality of the original songs’ – The JazzMann (Black Mountain Jazz, 2025)
‘Sylvie is on her own path, with lots of imagination and beautiful sound.’ – Norma Winstone
‘A perfectly crafted duo set’ – Ros Rigby, Jazzwise
‘Sylvie and Ursula’s forthcoming album should be a 2026 highlight‘ – Jon Turney, UK Jazz News
Admission is £14 (+£1.09 booking fee)
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LIVESTREAM - SYLVIE AND URSULA
2026-04-04 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
2024 BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year, bassist URSULA HARRISON, together with rising star vocalist SYLVIE NOBLE bring their intimate and exploratory contemporary jazz/folk to Swanage.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Sylvie and Ursula (who played a memorable gig at SoundCellar Poole in 2024, alongside SoundCellar Mowlem jazz legend Eddie Gripper), first met on the vibrant South-Wales jazz scene, bonding over a shared love of both jazz and folk music.
Recording their debut album ‘New Eve’ in summer 2025, the subsequent year has seen them embrace a collective approach to story telling, both bringing original compositions and lyrics to the project. Their sound combines deep, earthy grooves, light dancing melodies and powerful swing. The duo incorporates a fearless approach to improvisation in all they make, with each live performance a true conversation.
‘Harrison and Noble totally blew everybody away with the quality of their singing and playing, the intimacy and maturity of the performance, their almost telepathic rapport – and perhaps most significantly the quality of the original songs’ – The JazzMann (Black Mountain Jazz, 2025)
‘Sylvie is on her own path, with lots of imagination and beautiful sound.’ – Norma Winstone
‘A perfectly crafted duo set’ – Ros Rigby, Jazzwise
‘Sylvie and Ursula’s forthcoming album should be a 2026 highlight‘ – Jon Turney, UK Jazz News
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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FABIENNE AMBUEHL QUARTET
2026-04-16 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
We are delighted to present London-based Swiss pianist, singer and composer FABIENNE AMBUEHL and her QUARTET, for her debut performance at SoundCellar.
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
Fabienne Ambuehl is known for her vibrant contemporary jazz with a unique blend of folk, poetry and storytelling. With supple piano playing and rich emotive vocals, she draws inspiration from the stillness of nature and the sounds of city life. Her music has a striking energy and dynamism, and captures vivid images of place and landscape.
Ambuehl first made her mark with Glitterwoods (Traumton, Berlin), listed as an ‘Album of the Year’ by UK Vibe, and has since played and recorded internationally as a pianist and singer with various artists, including as the improvising soloist for Jazzchoir Freiburg at the Eurovision Song Contest for Choirs in Riga 2017.
Her latest album Thrive (Ubuntu Music), was released in 2025 to glowing acclaim from the international jazz press. Jazzwise’s Peter Quinn rated Thrive with 4**** and described it as ‘an impressively immersive musical experience’, while Nick Lea from Jazzviews describes Ambuehl’s vocals as ‘crystal clear, distinct and refreshingly free of jazz clichés’.
Thrive was selected ‘Album of the Week’ on both Presto Music and the German Rondo Magazin, has had regular UK radio play on BBC Radio 3 and was on the JazzFM playlist for several weeks.
Ambuehl leads a quartet with some of the UK’s most in-demand jazz musicians, all of them SoundCellar ‘frequent flyers‘: bassist Matt Ridley, Tom Ollendorff on guitar, and for this special concert they are joined by the fantastic Andy Chapman on drums. With compelling rhythms and influences drawn from blues, Brahms and the Beatles, the Fabienne Ambuehl Quartet creates a sound that is daring yet intimate, and truly its own.
Fabienne Ambuehl: piano and vocals
Matt Ridley: bass
Andy Chapman: drums
Tom Ollendorff: guitar
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 - FABIENNE AMBUEHL QUARTET
2026-04-16 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
We are delighted to present London-based Swiss pianist, singer and composer FABIENNE AMBUEHL and her QUARTET, for her debut performance at SoundCellar.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Fabienne Ambuehl is known for her vibrant contemporary jazz with a unique blend of folk, poetry and storytelling. With supple piano playing and rich emotive vocals, she draws inspiration from the stillness of nature and the sounds of city life. Her music has a striking energy and dynamism, and captures vivid images of place and landscape.
Ambuehl first made her mark with Glitterwoods (Traumton, Berlin), listed as an ‘Album of the Year’ by UK Vibe, and has since played and recorded internationally as a pianist and singer with various artists, including as the improvising soloist for Jazzchoir Freiburg at the Eurovision Song Contest for Choirs in Riga 2017.
Her latest album Thrive (Ubuntu Music), was released in 2025 to glowing acclaim from the international jazz press. Jazzwise’s Peter Quinn rated Thrive with 4**** and described it as ‘an impressively immersive musical experience’, while Nick Lea from Jazzviews describes Ambuehl’s vocals as ‘crystal clear, distinct and refreshingly free of jazz clichés’.
Thrive was selected ‘Album of the Week’ on both Presto Music and the German Rondo Magazin, has had regular UK radio play on BBC Radio 3 and was on the JazzFM playlist for several weeks.
Ambuehl leads a quartet with some of the UK’s most in-demand jazz musicians, all of them SoundCellar ‘frequent flyers‘: bassist Matt Ridley, Tom Ollendorff on guitar, and for this special concert they are joined by the fantastic Andy Chapman on drums. With compelling rhythms and influences drawn from blues, Brahms and the Beatles, the Fabienne Ambuehl Quartet creates a sound that is daring yet intimate, and truly its own.
Fabienne Ambuehl: piano and vocals
Matt Ridley: bass
Andy Chapman: drums
Tom Ollendorff: 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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MANGORATA feat Miles Pillinger & Olivia Cuttill
2026-04-30 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
A perfect way to celebrate International Jazz Day 2026. After seeing MANGORATA play a fantastic set at We Out Here Festival in 2024, two of the SoundCellar team were instantly motivated to bring the band here to Poole. It’s taken well over a year to make it happen, but we are excited that we are at last presenting this great young band.
This 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
Six Leeds based musicians come together to form Mangorata, with a sound characterised by wild and inventive improvisation in a jungle of Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Swing and Funk groove. With a wide array of textures, Mangorata are unafraid to lead their musical stories in fully fledged bustling rhythm, or stripped back intimacy.
Drummer Miles Pillinger is fast becoming one of the ‘go-to’ drummers on the London circuit and has recently been awarded the prestigious Peter Whittingham Jazz Award. Trumpeter Olivia Cuttill’s star is exponentially rising too, as indicated by her success as the recipient of the special Martin Hummel Award at the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards last October.
Their shows have already taken them many times around the Leeds circuit and in multiple other parts of the UK. The band’s inspiration draws upon the works of musical legends such as Herbie Hancock (co-curator of International Jazz Day 2026), Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Hermeto Pascoal and many more.
Mangorata’s own latest work, a self titled EP described as “First class” by Jazz FM’s John Osbourne, is only the beginning of a new wave of Jazz that the band are excited to continue to spread.
Miles Pillinger: Drums
Olivia Cuttill: Trumpet
James Absalom: Tenor Saxophone
Liam Mason: Piano
Chris Williams: Bass
JJ Petrie: 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 - MANGORATA feat Miles Pillinger & Olivia Cuttill
2026-04-30 19:31 - 21:30 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
A perfect way to celebrate International Jazz Day 2026. After seeing MANGORATA play a fantastic set at We Out Here Festival in 2024, two of the SoundCellar team were instantly motivated to bring the band here to Poole. It’s taken well over a year to make it happen, but we are excited that we are at last presenting this great young band.
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Livestream Ticket link below
Six Leeds based musicians come together to form Mangorata, with a sound characterised by wild and inventive improvisation in a jungle of Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Swing and Funk groove. With a wide array of textures, Mangorata are unafraid to lead their musical stories in fully fledged bustling rhythm, or stripped back intimacy.
Drummer Miles Pillinger is fast becoming one of the ‘go-to’ drummers on the London circuit and has recently been awarded the prestigious Peter Whittingham Jazz Award. Trumpeter Olivia Cuttill’s star is exponentially rising too, as indicated by her success as the recipient of the special Martin Hummel Award at the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards last October.
Their shows have already taken them many times around the Leeds circuit and in multiple other parts of the UK. The band’s inspiration draws upon the works of musical legends such as Herbie Hancock (co-curator of International Jazz Day 2026), Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Hermeto Pascoal and many more.
Mangorata’s own latest work, a self titled EP described as “First class” by Jazz FM’s John Osbourne, is only the beginning of a new wave of Jazz that the band are excited to continue to spread.
Miles Pillinger: Drums
Olivia Cuttill: Trumpet
James Absalom: Tenor Saxophone
Liam Mason: Piano
Chris Williams: Bass
JJ Petrie: 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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SULA
2026-05-14 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
SoundCellar and Tomorrow’s Warriors are delighted to present another up and coming brilliant young band, SULA here in Poole.
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
Sula is a London based trio featuring Miranda Radford (drums), Aleks Dimitrova (bass) and Kezia Abuoma (piano), all of whom are currently studying jazz at Trinity Laban and being mentored by Tomorrow’s Warriors.
One of the SoundCellar team was instantly captivated by the trio’s musical prowess, when they opened up the Saturday programme on the Big Top stage at the We Out Here festival in August 2025.
Already attracting a lot of attention on the London scene, these exciting young musicians take inspiration from Kris Davis, Wayne Shorter, and Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts, coming together to perform original compositions and music inspired by the sounds of modern jazz.
Two of the trio are also key members of the eight-piece ensemble Ankora, currently making significant waves on the contemporary music circuit.
We are pleased to be able to provide our SoundCellar audience with the opportunity to experience this great trio early on in their undoubted progress towards the top.
ABOUT TOMORROW’S WARRIORS
If you know your UK jazz, then you probably already know Tomorrow’s Warriors. Over the 35 years the talent development charity 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.
They have supported 1000s of young musicians and helped nurture the careers of so many of the most exciting UK artists currently tearing up the international jazz scene including Mercury Prize 2023 winners and BRIT Awards Best Group of 2025 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.
“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
Miranda Radford: Drums
Aleks Dimitrova: Bass
Kezia Abuoma: Keys
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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JOHN LAW, ANT LAW: THE LAWS OF (E)MOTION
2026-06-11 19:30 - 21:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
London-based guitarist and composer Ant Law, described by Jazzwise as “scarily proficient,” joins pianist and composer John Law (“one of the UK’s most imaginative jazz pianists” – International Piano Magazine) to present The Laws of (E)Motion.
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
Performing a new suite of pieces by John Law, exploring interweaving lines, pulsing rhythms and subtle harmonies, plus other original music by both of them, the duo creates chamber music both intricate and simple, exploring textures, colour, and space and with plenty of rhythmic energy! A study of motion/emotion within the world of groove and pulse. And all within the dialectic of composed versus improvised spontaneity.
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. John’s main projects currently are his acclaimed quartet Congregation, featuring Mercury Prize nominee James Mainwaring and playing John’s original music, bringing together acoustic and electronic music, his all-acoustic quartet Re-Creations, featuring Parliamentary Jazz Award winner Sam Crockatt, playing versions of tunes from jazz/pop/classical and Renaissance, an ambient, electronic keyboards project with saxophonist Jon Lloyd and visual artist Patrick Dunn, playing improvised music over samples created out of sacred vocal music from the 15th and 16th centuries.
Ant Law is a highly regarded British jazz guitarist, composer and bandleader known for his inventive and forward-thinking approach to contemporary jazz. Described by The Guardian as “a game changer” and “an innovator”, Law studied physics at Edinburgh University and spent time at Berklee College of Music before settling in London and establishing himself on the international jazz scene. He has released several critically acclaimed albums since his 2013 debut Entanglement, blending complex harmonies, rhythmic creativity and expressive improvisation. Law leads his own ensembles, including his long-running quintet and collaborative projects such as the ongoing Same Moon in the Same World with saxophonist Alex Hitchcock, and co-leads the genre-bending Trio HLK. Beyond his own work, he performs with a wide range of leading musicians and appears frequently at jazz festivals and venues across the UK and abroad. His 2025 album Unified Theories features ten original compositions performed by an all-star ensemble including Will Vinson (alto sax), Gwilym Simcock (piano), Orlando le Fleming (bass), Ernesto Simpson (drums) and vocalist Brigitte Beraha.
John Law: piano
Ant Law: guitar
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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TESS HIRST
2026-06-19 19:45 - 22:00 | Lighthouse, Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG, United Kingdom
SoundCellar and Lighthouse Studio Jazz are extremely excited to co-present one of the leading lights on London’s contemporary jazz scene, vocalist/composer TESS HIRST, with her great band.
This gig will take place in the Sherling Studio, Lighthouse Poole, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG
Ticket link below
Tess emerged on the UK jazz scene in 2017 as featured vocalist on Daniel Casimir’s debut EP Escapee. She and Daniel then caused a stir with the release of their excellent collaborative album These Days, in 2019.
But it was her attention-grabbing and critically acclaimed, second album 2024’s HERstory, that really sealed Hirst’s reputation on the UK jazz scene as a potent songwriter and performer, with listeners and audiences swept into a world where she skilfully intertwines the traditional with the innovative, crafting music that speaks to the soul of modern womanhood.
Her work, especially through her association with the pioneering London based label Jazz Re:freshed and with the jazz development organisation Tomorrow’s Warriors, has been pivotal in highlighting the evolution of jazz as not just a genre, but a medium for storytelling, empowerment, and change.
Tess brings a fantastic band with her to Poole, including Lighthouse headliner from earlier this year, Daniel Casimir, along with a debut by Ben Riches, plus SoundCellar returns for Robert Mitchell and Jamie Murray.
“Tess Hirst’s vocals back to the fore, the sweetness of her tone at startling odds with her message about liberation” London Jazz News
“Hirst has crafted urban folk tunes whose raw realism comes buoyed by beats and leavened by moments of beauty” **** JazzWise
Tess Hirst: voice
Daniel Casimir: bass
Robert Mitchell: keyboards
Jamie Murray: drums
Ben Riches: guitar
General admission: £20
Student admission: £10
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