SoundCellar

LIVESTREAM - THE ALICE ZAWADZKI TRIO
2023-11-23 20:01 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
One of our most popular events of 2022 was a sold out show by the wonderful ALICE ZAWADZKI and her fabulous trio. We are really pleased to welcome Alice back and once again she is accompanied by long-time collaborator MISHA MULLOV-ABBADO on bass, along with a debut SoundCellar appearance by the fantastic BRUNO HEINEN on keyboards.
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Livestream Ticket link below
As many of our discerning followers will know, Alice is an outstanding vocalist, violinist, pianist and songwriter and has featured on albums by a whole host of major artists, as well as producing a fine duo album with Dan Whieldon and releasing two super albums under her own name.
Her debut album ‘China Lane’ was made Album of the Week by BBC Radio 3, she was described by The Guardian as “a genuine original” and she was nominated for vocalist of the year by both Jazz FM and the Parliamentary Jazz Awards. She trained in Jazz voice and composition at the Royal Academy of Music and in violin at the Royal Northern College of Music, with scholarships from the Musicians Benevolent Fund and the Hilda Collens Prize.
“…the missing link between Ghost in the Machine-era Police and Hissing of Summer Lawns-era Joni Mitchell…lush and dynamically shifting…fascinating and stunningly original” New York Music Daily (USA)
Her 2019 release, ‘Within You Is A World Of Spring’ was met internationally with warm critical praise, being made Contemporary Album of the Month by The Guardian newspaper, and described by Jazzwise Magazine as “Tender in spirit and defiantly anti-genre… A cornucopia of delights.” ★★★★
“beguiling and unorthodox” The Independent (UK)
Even closer to home, SoundCellar’s John regards ‘Within You…’ so highly, that he includes it in his ‘top ten’ albums of all time! With a new album recorded and due for release in 2024 on the prestigious ECM label, we are privileged to be featuring Alice here at The Grasshopper.
Misha Mullov-Abbado is one of the most in-demand bassists on the jazz circuit. In addition to leading his own fine band and releasing three albums under his own name including 2020’s excellent ‘Dream Circus’, he also regularly performs alongside his world renowned classical violinist mother Viktoria, having released a duo album ‘Music We Love’ with her in 2020. Misha’s understanding and appreciation of Alice’s music has led to the development of an outstanding partnership between them, through many performances and recordings.
Dr. Bruno Heinen is professor of piano and composition at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and has released 11 albums under his own name to date. Coming from three generations of classical musicians, Bruno started playing piano at the age of four. He started composing pieces early on, and was introduced to the world of jazz through the music of Bill Evans by his uncle (jazz pianist Johannes Heinen) in his late teens. His compositional voice has been informed by his love of composers from Duke Ellington to Béla Bártok and from Wayne Shorter to György Ligeti.
We know some were disappointed not to be able to get a ticket for Alice’s gig with us at The Avocet last year, so with the extra capacity that The Grasshopper now affords us, hopefully you can get to experience Alice and her colleagues for yourselves!
Alice Zawadzki: Vocals, Violin
Misha Mullov-Abbado: Double Bass
Bruno Heinen: Keyboards
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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RACHAEL CALLADINE - CANCELLED
2023-12-07 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Rachael Calladine is widely regarded as one of the UKs finest Jazz and Soul vocalists. With regular appearances at Ronnie Scott’s, The 606 Club and other famous venues under her belt, she returns to SoundCellar with a world class band to guarantee a great gig!

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
Rachael Calladine is well known with hip hop/jazz fans as the ex lead vocalist with the London based band Us3 (cantaloop/flip fantasia, Blue Note Records, EMI) with whom she toured Europe extensively, appearing at Blue Note Milan, Gurtenfest Switzerland and MTV festivals, appearing on MTV numerous times and performing regularly alongside artists such as Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies, Incognito, Amy Winehouse and Joss Stone.
Session work includes The Spice Girls UK tour 1999-2000, The Brit Awards and TV work with Kylie Minogue amongst others. As a songwriter, Rachael has also had a catalogue of internationally released material, 3 solo albums and high profile compilations such as Giles Petersons worldwide volume 2, Hed Kandi, Roger Sanchez and Cafe Del Mar. After 10 years in the Middle East, Rachael has re-established herself in the U.K. and Europe with recent sell out gigs at London’s Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club and The 606 Club amongst others.
Rachael Calladine: vocals
Deirdre Cartwright: guitar
Marcel Stranis: bass
Pascal Consoli: drums
Entry is £15 + booking fee in advance through the below link, or £18 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - RACHAEL CALLADINE - CANCELLED
2023-12-07 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Rachael Calladine is widely regarded as one of the UKs finest Jazz and Soul vocalists. With regular appearances at Ronnie Scott’s, The 606 Club and other famous venues under her belt, she returns to SoundCellar with a world class band to guarantee a great gig!
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Rachael Calladine is well known with hip hop/jazz fans as the ex lead vocalist with the London based band Us3 (cantaloop/flip fantasia, Blue Note Records, EMI) with whom she toured Europe extensively, appearing at Blue Note Milan, Gurtenfest Switzerland and MTV festivals, appearing on MTV numerous times and performing regularly alongside artists such as Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies, Incognito, Amy Winehouse and Joss Stone.
Session work includes The Spice Girls UK tour 1999-2000, The Brit Awards and TV work with Kylie Minogue amongst others. As a songwriter, Rachael has also had a catalogue of internationally released material, 3 solo albums and high profile compilations such as Giles Petersons worldwide volume 2, Hed Kandi, Roger Sanchez and Cafe Del Mar. After 10 years in the Middle East, Rachael has re-established herself in the U.K. and Europe with recent sell out gigs at London’s Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club and The 606 Club amongst others.
Rachael Calladine: vocals
Deirdre Cartwright : guitar
Marcel Stranis: bass
Pascal Consoli: 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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EMMA RAWICZ & THE DORSET YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA - SOLD OUT!
2023-12-10 19:00 - 20:30 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
The Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra return to SoundCellar with a very special guest, the multi-award-winning young saxophonist and composer, Emma Rawicz.
This event is now SOLD OUT!

PLEASE NOTE 7pm start.
This gig will take place at The Grasshopper,
139 – 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HT.
Please note: If parking in either of the car parks at The Grasshopper, you must register your vehicle on one of the dedicated terminals at the bar or in the function room.
Ticket link below

Emma Rawicz is a multi-award winning young saxophonist and composer, already making waves on the UK music scene and beyond. She has been described as “An astonishing new talent” (Jamie Cullum – BBC Radio 2), ‘a force to be reckoned with‘ (Jazzwise) and ‘a fast-rising star‘ (London Jazz News). At the age of 21 she has already recorded and released an eagerly awaited debut album ‘Incantation’ featuring Ant Law, made up entirely of her original compositions. Emma’s second album ‘Chroma’ recorded in summer 2022, featuring an all-star band of Ivo Neame, Ant Law, Conor Chaplin and Asaf Sirkis, was released in August 2023.

Reviews for ‘Chroma’ **** (The Guardian) & **** (Jazzwise)

“…the warp speed of her evolution is showing no sign of slowing” (John Fordham – The Guardian)
Emma is a recipient of the 2021 Drake Yolanda Award and winner of ‘Best Newcomer’ at the 2022 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, has a Jazz FM award to her name, as well as being a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician competition.
Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra (DYJO) is a youth jazz orchestra led by renowned local jazz musician Terry Quinney. The group has enjoyed a busy gigging calendar with many performances at local music festivals and events. DYJO is made up of the big band instrument mix including: trumpet, trombone, saxophone, electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, drum kit, double bass and voice.

Entry is £10 + booking fee in advance through the below link, or £12 on the door (cash or card).
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MIKE DE SOUZA'S CHRYSALIS GROUP
2024-01-04 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Guitarist/composer Mike De Souza makes his SoundCellar debut, bringing his new project ‘Chrysalis’ to The Grasshopper. Performing original music composed during the pandemic, the band name alludes to the emergence from a state of isolation, having changed in a positive way, just as a butterfly emerges transformed from its chrysalis state. The ensemble features some of the most distinctive improvisers on the London Jazz scene including Tom Barford (Sax), Rick Simpson (Keys), Huw V Williams (Bass) and Jay Davis (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
Mike De Souza grew up in Hertfordshire (UK), where he first picked up the guitar at the age of 12, marking the start of a life-long obsession with music. Since graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in 2014, he has completed multiple UK jazz tours, has performed festivals internationally in Krakow (Jazz Juniors 2021), Graz (Jazzwerkstatt 2017) and Northern Spain (Ni CaJazz! and EGA Jazz festivals 2022), and regularly performs at many of the UK’s most prestigious jazz clubs including Ronnie Scott’s, and Pizza Express.
Since moving to London in 2012, he has worked with internationally renowned musicians including Terence Blanchard (2016), Martin Speake, and Byron Wallen, and has featured on numerous recordings as a side-man: Reflector (Twospeak), Beware of the Bear (Phil Meadows), and Music for Bosch People (Alex Paxton).
In 2017, he co-released the album ‘Pond Life’, also featuring SoundCellar favourite Rob Luft, as part of the group Big Bad Wolf, which was ranked 3rd in Jazzwise Magazine’s top 10 albums of the year, and received many positive reviews: “The title track affirms how inventively the quartet juggle tone colour, constantly renewing sub-themes, and subtly shifting grooves”– John Fordham, The Guardian.
As a leader, Mike has released 2 recordings to date: an EP entitled ‘Road Fork’(2018), and his debut album ‘Slow Burn’(2019). “Slow Burn is an impressive show of musical innovation and displays the guitarist’s knack for experimentation as well as his roots in jazz tradition”– All About Jazz.
Mike De Souza – Guitar
Tom Barford – Tenor Sax
Rick Simpson – Piano/Synth
Huw V Williams – Double Bass
Jay Davis – Drums
Entry is £15 + booking fee in advance through the below link, or £18 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - MIKE DE SOUZA'S CHRYSALIS GROUP
2024-01-04 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Guitarist/composer Mike De Souza makes his SoundCellar debut, bringing his new project ‘Chrysalis’ to The Grasshopper. Performing original music composed during the pandemic, the band name alludes to the emergence from a state of isolation, having changed in a positive way, just as a butterfly emerges transformed from its chrysalis state. The ensemble features some of the most distinctive improvisers on the London Jazz scene including Tom Barford (Sax), Rick Simpson (Keys), Huw V Williams (Bass) and Jay Davis (Drums).
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Mike De Souza grew up in Hertfordshire (UK), where he first picked up the guitar at the age of 12, marking the start of a life-long obsession with music. Since graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in 2014, he has completed multiple UK jazz tours, has performed festivals internationally in Krakow (Jazz Juniors 2021), Graz (Jazzwerkstatt 2017) and Northern Spain (Ni CaJazz! and EGA Jazz festivals 2022), and regularly performs at many of the UK’s most prestigious jazz clubs including Ronnie Scott’s, and Pizza Express.
Since moving to London in 2012, he has worked with internationally renowned musicians including Terence Blanchard (2016), Martin Speake, and Byron Wallen, and has featured on numerous recordings as a side-man: Reflector (Twospeak), Beware of the Bear (Phil Meadows), and Music for Bosch People (Alex Paxton).
In 2017, he co-released the album ‘Pond Life’, also featuring SoundCellar favourite Rob Luft, as part of the group Big Bad Wolf, which was ranked 3rd in Jazzwise Magazine’s top 10 albums of the year, and received many positive reviews: “The title track affirms how inventively the quartet juggle tone colour, constantly renewing sub-themes, and subtly shifting grooves”– John Fordham, The Guardian.
As a leader, Mike has released 2 recordings to date: an EP entitled ‘Road Fork’(2018), and his debut album ‘Slow Burn’(2019). “Slow Burn is an impressive show of musical innovation and displays the guitarist’s knack for experimentation as well as his roots in jazz tradition”– All About Jazz.
Mike De Souza – Guitar
Tom Barford – Tenor Sax
Rick Simpson – Piano/Synth
Huw V Williams – Double Bass
Jay Davis – Drums
The livestream will be broadcast on YouTube, via a page available when you purchase a ticket through the link below.
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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THEO TRAVIS' DOUBLE TALK
2024-01-18 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
SoundCellar are delighted 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.

For U18s ticket offer, click on ‘Buy Tickets’ (note: offer only available until limited numbers reached)
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
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - THEO TRAVIS' DOUBLE TALK
2024-01-18 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
SoundCellar are delighted 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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PETER BERNSTEIN & JESSE VAN RULLER
2024-01-29 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
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Livestream tickets available here
A very rare opportunity to hear the legendary New York jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein in a duo with Dutch jazz guitar master Jesse van Ruller in the intimate setting of SoundCellar at The Grasshopper. This is one of only two UK dates the duo are playing as part of a European tour.
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.

30 Early Bird Tickets available (no U18 tickets for this event).
Peter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989. During that time he has participated in over 200 recordings and numerous festival, concert and club performances with musicians from all generations. As a leader, Peter has released 12 albums and a DVD, Live at Smoke. He got his first break while attending the New School when he met the legendary guitarist Jim Hall. Hall asked Peter to participate in his Invitational Concert as part of the 1990 JVC Jazz Festival. The event featured such guitarists as John Scofield and Pat Metheny and was released as “Live at Town Hall Vol. 2” by Music Masters. Hall noted that Peter “…has paid attention to the past as well as the future. He is the most impressive guitarist I’ve heard. He plays the best of them all for swing, logic, feel and taste.” Also in 1990, Peter Bernstein was discovered by alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson and took part in the first of four recordings with him. He was a regular member of his group throughout the 1990s. “Some people just have it.” Donaldson said. “…most of the time you have to teach someone what to do, but Peter knows it all.” Peter has also enjoyed long musical associations with legendary drummer Jimmy Cobb (Cobb’s Mob), as well as organist Larry Goldings and drummer Bill Stewart as a member of their highly acclaimed trio. The New York Times called them “the best organ trio of the last decade”. Together they recorded a dozen records. From 1995 through 1997, Peter was a member of Joshua Redman’s band and played on Redman’s Freedom in the Groove CD. He played with Diana Krall’s quartet from 1999 through 2001 and with Dr. Lonnie Smith, the legendary organist who made his debut on the George Benson Cookbook albums. He has also recorded five CDs with organist Melvin Rhyne, known for his association with Wes Montgomery. In addition, Peter has appeared in groups led by Sonny Rollins, Bobby Hutcherson, George Coleman, David Fathead Newman, Etta Jones and Nicholas Payton.
Peter Bernstein about Jesse van Ruller: “I first met Jesse around 1995, after he won the Thelonious Monk competition. I got to play with him when I visited the school he taught at in Hilversum a few years later. I’ve been lucky enough to play some gigs with him over the years, some just duo, some as part of a concert with more guitar players. We did a little tour of Italy in 2018 as part of guitarist Rale Micic’s tribute project to Jim Hall. Jesse has been one of my favorite players ever since I first heard him and it’s always a pleasure and an inspiration to play with him.”
Jesse van Ruller won the prestigious Thelonious Monk Award on Washington in 1995. The jury, consisting of Pat Metheny, John Scofield. Jim Hall, Pat Martino and Mark Whitfield, was of the opinion that Jesse is one of the most promising talents of his time. In the same year he graduated summa cum laude from the Hilversum Conservatory. Since then he has collaborated with many of the world leading jazz musicians. He was nominated for the Dutch Bird and Edison Awards several times and to date has released 11 albums as a leader or co-leader.
Jesse about Peter Bernstein: “Around 1993 or 94, the first time I came to NYC as a young guitarist and student of jazz, I went into the East-Village, walked around and heard faint jazz music. I followed the sound and entered a club called Visiones. The sound was that of a guitar-organ-drums trio and it was the most swinging, original, soulful guitar playing I had ever heard. And it came from someone who couldn’t be much older than me. It was Peter’s trio with Larry Goldings and Bill Stewart. That experience brought the music that I only knew from a distance, belonging to an older generation, forward in time and made it relevant to me. Clearly I have been an admirer of Peter’s playing since and many years later we met and started playing together occasionally. Peter is the kind of improviser I try to be as well: impressing by not trying to impress anyone, always chasing melodic development, not relying on prepared material and ‘being in the moment’.”
Peter Bernstein: guitar
Jesse van Ruller: guitar
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month

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LIVESTREAM - PETER BERNSTEIN & JESSE VAN RULLER
2024-01-29 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
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A very rare opportunity to hear the legendary New York jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein in a duo with Dutch jazz guitar master Jesse van Ruller in the intimate setting of SoundCellar at The Grasshopper. This is one of only two UK dates the duo are playing as part of a European tour.
Peter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989. During that time he has participated in over 200 recordings and numerous festival, concert and club performances with musicians from all generations. As a leader, Peter has released 12 albums and a DVD, Live at Smoke. He got his first break while attending the New School when he met the legendary guitarist Jim Hall. Hall asked Peter to participate in his Invitational Concert as part of the 1990 JVC Jazz Festival. The event featured such guitarists as John Scofield and Pat Metheny and was released as “Live at Town Hall Vol. 2” by Music Masters. Hall noted that Peter “…has paid attention to the past as well as the future. He is the most impressive guitarist I’ve heard. He plays the best of them all for swing, logic, feel and taste.” Also in 1990, Peter Bernstein was discovered by alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson and took part in the first of four recordings with him. He was a regular member of his group throughout the 1990s. “Some people just have it.” Donaldson said. “…most of the time you have to teach someone what to do, but Peter knows it all.” Peter has also enjoyed long musical associations with legendary drummer Jimmy Cobb (Cobb’s Mob), as well as organist Larry Goldings and drummer Bill Stewart as a member of their highly acclaimed trio. The New York Times called them “the best organ trio of the last decade”. Together they recorded a dozen records. From 1995 through 1997, Peter was a member of Joshua Redman’s band and played on Redman’s Freedom in the Groove CD. He played with Diana Krall’s quartet from 1999 through 2001 and with Dr. Lonnie Smith, the legendary organist who made his debut on the George Benson Cookbook albums. He has also recorded five CDs with organist Melvin Rhyne, known for his association with Wes Montgomery. In addition, Peter has appeared in groups led by Sonny Rollins, Bobby Hutcherson, George Coleman, David Fathead Newman, Etta Jones and Nicholas Payton.
Peter Bernstein about Jesse van Ruller: “I first met Jesse around 1995, after he won the Thelonious Monk competition. I got to play with him when I visited the school he taught at in Hilversum a few years later. I’ve been lucky enough to play some gigs with him over the years, some just duo, some as part of a concert with more guitar players. We did a little tour of Italy in 2018 as part of guitarist Rale Micic’s tribute project to Jim Hall. Jesse has been one of my favorite players ever since I first heard him and it’s always a pleasure and an inspiration to play with him.”
Jesse van Ruller won the prestigious Thelonious Monk Award on Washington in 1995. The jury, consisting of Pat Metheny, John Scofield. Jim Hall, Pat Martino and Mark Whitfield, was of the opinion that Jesse is one of the most promising talents of his time. In the same year he graduated summa cum laude from the Hilversum Conservatory. Since then he has collaborated with many of the world leading jazz musicians. He was nominated for the Dutch Bird and Edison Awards several times and to date has released 11 albums as a leader or co-leader.
Jesse about Peter Bernstein: “Around 1993 or 94, the first time I came to NYC as a young guitarist and student of jazz, I went into the East-Village, walked around and heard faint jazz music. I followed the sound and entered a club called Visiones. The sound was that of a guitar-organ-drums trio and it was the most swinging, original, soulful guitar playing I had ever heard. And it came from someone who couldn’t be much older than me. It was Peter’s trio with Larry Goldings and Bill Stewart. That experience brought the music that I only knew from a distance, belonging to an older generation, forward in time and made it relevant to me. Clearly I have been an admirer of Peter’s playing since and many years later we met and started playing together occasionally. Peter is the kind of improviser I try to be as well: impressing by not trying to impress anyone, always chasing melodic development, not relying on prepared material and ‘being in the moment’.”
Peter Bernstein: guitar
Jesse van Ruller: 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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SARSEN DRIFT (Rebecca Nash & Nick Walters)
2024-02-15 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Bringing their new joint project Sarsen Drift to SoundCellar, we are really excited to have the return of Rebecca Nash on keyboards, alongside a debut appearance by Nick Walters on trumpet and electronics.
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
We were fortunate to feature Rebecca (Entropi; Sara Colman; Steve Banks; Iain Ballamy) and Nick (Ruby Rushton; Yussef Dayes; Florence & the Machine; Beats & Pieces Big Band) in one of our most memorable livestreams from a Birmingham studio during lockdown, so we are particularly delighted to now present them ‘in-person’!
The pair have worked closely together for a number of years, regularly appearing on each other’s albums and in different live configurations. They always had a plan to combine musical forces, having individually notched up several acclaimed releases on major labels including Whirlwind Recordings, 22a Records, EFPI Records and D.O.T. over the last twelve years.
This new venture, firmly rooted in their mutual appreciation of electronica and jazz, began when they were asked by Jazz South in 2020 to produce a Radar Commission. Echoes of influences such as bands like Royksopp, Aphex Twin, and Lemon Jelly can be heard in the mix of their sound, along with live improvisation.
The duo chose to explore the concept of ley-lines and their effect on the natural world, incorporating musical samples taken from Avebury Stone Henge and its surrounding areas. Rebecca and Nick have since steadily continued to compose in the same trajectory, writing material to incorporate live electronics and samples on stage, alongside acoustic instruments. Their debut album The Sanctuary will be released on D.O.T. Records in 2024.
Rebecca and Nick will be joined for this Sarsen Drift performance by Nim Sadot on bass guitar and Andrew Lisle on drums.
‘There’s a beauty to this recording that goes beyond any pigeon-holes of musical styles’
‘A vibrant and invigorating landscape of sound’
UK VIBE ★★★★★ 5/5
‘At the vanguard of innovative and compelling new music’
DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE
‘Amazing new album, so good – another chapter to add to the phenomenal new British Jazz scene’
GILLES PETERSON
Rebecca Nash: Keyboards
Nick Walters: Trumpet, Electronics
Nim Sadot: Bass
Andrew Lisle: Drums
Entry is £15 + booking fee in advance through the below link, or £18 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - SARSEN DRIFT (Rebecca Nash & Nick Walters)
2024-02-15 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Bringing their new joint project Sarsen Drift to SoundCellar, we are really excited to have the return of Rebecca Nash on keyboards, alongside a debut appearance by Nick Walters on trumpet and electronics.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
We were fortunate to feature Rebecca (Entropi; Sara Colman; Steve Banks; Iain Ballamy) and Nick (Ruby Rushton; Yussef Dayes; Florence & the Machine; Beats & Pieces Big Band) in one of our most memorable livestreams from a Birmingham studio during lockdown, so we are particularly delighted to now present them ‘in-person’!
The pair have worked closely together for a number of years, regularly appearing on each other’s albums and in different live configurations. They always had a plan to combine musical forces, having individually notched up several acclaimed releases on major labels including Whirlwind Recordings, 22a Records, EFPI Records and D.O.T. over the last twelve years.
This new venture, firmly rooted in their mutual appreciation of electronica and jazz, began when they were asked by Jazz South in 2020 to produce a Radar Commission. Echoes of influences such as bands like Royksopp, Aphex Twin, and Lemon Jelly can be heard in the mix of their sound, along with live improvisation.
The duo chose to explore the concept of ley-lines and their effect on the natural world, incorporating musical samples taken from Avebury Stone Henge and its surrounding areas. Rebecca and Nick have since steadily continued to compose in the same trajectory, writing material to incorporate live electronics and samples on stage, alongside acoustic instruments. Their debut album The Sanctuary will be released on D.O.T. Records in 2024.
Rebecca and Nick will be joined for this Sarsen Drift performance by Nim Sadot on bass guitar and Andrew Lisle on drums.
‘There’s a beauty to this recording that goes beyond any pigeon-holes of musical styles’
‘A vibrant and invigorating landscape of sound’
UK VIBE ★★★★★ 5/5
‘At the vanguard of innovative and compelling new music’
DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE
‘Amazing new album, so good – another chapter to add to the phenomenal new British Jazz scene’
GILLES PETERSON
Rebecca Nash: Keyboards
Nick Walters: Trumpet, Electronics
Nim Sadot: Bass
Andrew Lisle: 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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aramii (MARIA CHIARA ARGIRÒ & JAMIE LEEMING)
2024-02-22 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
STOP PRESS!
This SoundCellar gig will be the world live debut of aramii

We are extremely pleased to be able to add this additional gig to our regular schedule here at SoundCellar, when we present two of the most in-demand musicians from the vibrant and exciting London contemporary scene.
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
aramii is the new moniker for the long-time collaborative project between prolific artists Maria Chiara Argirò (Rosie Turton; Kinkajous; These New Puritans) and Jamie Leeming (Alfa Mist; Jas Kayser; Rebecca Nash). Having lost the opportunity to have them play at SoundCellar when the world ‘stopped’ in 2020, we are absolutely delighted that we will at last be able to present Maria Chiara and Jamie.
Since moving from her native Italy to London, Maria Chiara Argirò has become a highly sought after musician in the capital, playing and recording with a number of leading ensembles, as well as releasing a series of fine albums under her own name. From beautifully crafted acoustic piano-centred albums “The Fall Dance” (2016) and “Hidden Seas” (2019), to her most recent release “Forest City” (2022), with its delicious infusion of electronic sounds, Maria Chiara’s reputation is rapidly growing as both player and composer.
Jamie Leeming is fast becoming one of the UK’s most in demand ‘go to’ musicians, appearing on recent top releases by drummer sensation Jas Kayser, by SoundCellar favourite Rebecca Nash and in his regular guitarist role in Alfa Mist’s outstanding band, appearing on all four of his albums. Jamie also released his own excellent album ‘Resynthesis’ on Alfa’s label Sekito Records in 2022.
The latest EP by this collaboration, “Dusk” (Cavalo Records), combines Argirò’s and Leeming’s signature blend of lo-fi, electronica and cinematic jazz with vocals, presenting a fresh and unique take on the singer/songwriter and spoken word genres.
Having worked together for many years, including releasing the superb download-only album “Flow” in 2020 (Guardian Jazz Album of the month), Leeming says “we felt that aramii would be the perfect vehicle for the next chapter of our work together”.
The EP centres around the outstanding track “Dusk” (feat. Jono McCleery), with layers of moody piano, shimmering guitars and dark synths creating an intimate sound world, framing the deeply emotive vocal. Argirò says “To me aramii is a perfect platform to explore and collaborate through intimate, cinematic, soul-influenced songs”.
Join us here at SoundCellar for this rare opportunity to catch the duo live, during a small gap in their busy respective touring and recording schedules!
Maria Chiara Argirò: Keyboards, Electronics
Jamie Leeming: Guitar
Entry is £15 + booking fee in advance through the below link, or £18 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one week
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LIVESTREAM - aramii (MARIA CHIARA ARGIRÒ & JAMIE LEEMING)
2024-02-22 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
STOP PRESS!
This SoundCellar gig will be the world live debut of aramii
We are extremely pleased to be able to add this additional gig to our regular schedule here at SoundCellar, when we present two of the most in-demand musicians from the vibrant and exciting London contemporary scene.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.

aramii is the new moniker for the long-time collaborative project between prolific artists Maria Chiara Argirò (Rosie Turton; Kinkajous; These New Puritans) and Jamie Leeming (Alfa Mist; Jas Kayser; Rebecca Nash). Having lost the opportunity to have them play at SoundCellar when the world ‘stopped’ in 2020, we are absolutely delighted that we will at last be able to present Maria Chiara and Jamie.
Since moving from her native Italy to London, Maria Chiara Argirò has become a highly sought after musician in the capital, playing and recording with a number of leading ensembles, as well as releasing a series of fine albums under her own name. From beautifully crafted acoustic piano-centred albums “The Fall Dance” (2016) and “Hidden Seas” (2019), to her most recent release “Forest City” (2022), with its delicious infusion of electronic sounds, Maria Chiara’s reputation is rapidly growing as both player and composer.
Jamie Leeming is fast becoming one of the UK’s most in demand ‘go to’ musicians, appearing on recent top releases by drummer sensation Jas Kayser, by SoundCellar favourite Rebecca Nash and in his regular guitarist role in Alfa Mist’s outstanding band, appearing on all four of his albums. Jamie also released his own excellent album ‘Resynthesis’ on Alfa’s label Sekito Records in 2022.
The latest EP by this collaboration, “Dusk” (Cavalo Records), combines Argirò’s and Leeming’s signature blend of lo-fi, electronica and cinematic jazz with vocals, presenting a fresh and unique take on the singer/songwriter and spoken word genres.
Having worked together for many years, including releasing the superb download-only album “Flow” in 2020 (Guardian Jazz Album of the month), Leeming says “we felt that aramii would be the perfect vehicle for the next chapter of our work together”.
The EP centres around the outstanding track “Dusk” (feat. Jono McCleery), with layers of moody piano, shimmering guitars and dark synths creating an intimate sound world, framing the deeply emotive vocal. Argirò says “To me aramii is a perfect platform to explore and collaborate through intimate, cinematic, soul-influenced songs”.
Join us here at SoundCellar for this rare opportunity to catch the duo live, during a small gap in their busy respective touring and recording schedules!
Maria Chiara Argirò: Keyboards, Electronics
Jamie Leeming: 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 week only.
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JON LLOYD QUARTET
2024-02-29 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Saxophonist/composer Jon Lloyd returns to SoundCellar with his new quartet featuring John Law on piano, Nick Pini on double bass and Alex Goodyear on drums. The quartet will be playing music from their new album Earth Songs released on Ubuntu Music.
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
Jon Lloyd has been part of the UK jazz and free music scene for several decades, releasing numerous albums as a leader. He has now turned his attention to European contemporary jazz, writing vibrant, melodic and emotionally direct jazz compositions. The quartet comprises the virtuosic John Law (Congregation, Re-Creations) on piano, Nick Pini (Jonathan Gee, Iain Ballamy) on double bass and Alex Goodyear (Yetii) on drums.
“Lloyd’s tunes are steeped in the ECM aesthetic, and he and long-time collaborator John Law on piano make it sound like the only music you ever want to hear.”
John Turney, London Jazz News (Swanage Festival, July 2023)
“Powerful and magical music”
Downbeat, USA
Jon Lloyd: Tenor and soprano saxophone
John Law: Piano
Nick Pini: Acoustic bass
Alex Goodyear: Drums
Entry is £15 + booking fee in advance through the below link, or £18 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - JON LLOYD QUARTET
2024-02-29 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Saxophonist/composer Jon Lloyd returns to SoundCellar with his new quartet featuring John Law on piano, Nick Pini on double bass and Alex Goodyear on drums. The quartet will be playing music from their new album Earth Songs released on Ubuntu Music.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Jon Lloyd has been part of the UK jazz and free music scene for several decades, releasing numerous albums as a leader. He has now turned his attention to European contemporary jazz, writing vibrant, melodic and emotionally direct jazz compositions. The quartet comprises the virtuosic John Law (Congregation, Re-Creations) on piano, Nick Pini (Jonathan Gee, Iain Ballamy) on double bass and Alex Goodyear (Yetii) on drums.
“Lloyd’s tunes are steeped in the ECM aesthetic, and he and long-time collaborator John Law on piano make it sound like the only music you ever want to hear.”
John Turney, London Jazz News (Swanage Festival, July 2023)
“Powerful and magical music”
Downbeat, USA
Jon Lloyd: Tenor and soprano saxophone
John Law: Piano
Nick Pini: Acoustic bass
Alex Goodyear: Drums
The livestream will be broadcast on YouTube, via a page available when you purchase a ticket through the link below.
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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THE TOM OLLENDORFF QUARTET featuring AARON PARKS
2024-03-07 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Guitarist Tom Ollendorff returns to SoundCellar with a world class quartet featuring USA legend and Blue Note/ECM recording artist Aaron Parks on piano. Tom has been making a name for himself on the international scene with tours featuring drummer Ari Hoenig and saxophonist Ben Wendel. This time he returns SoundCellar with the amazing Aaron Parks on piano who has worked with Joshua Redman, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ambrose Akinmusire, Paul Motian and many others. The quartet is completed by two of the busiest musicians on the European jazz scene: Conor Chaplin on bass and James Maddren 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
Tom Ollendorff is fast becoming one of the best-known young guitarists to emerge on the international jazz scene. A graduate from the Royal Welsh College of Music in Cardiff, he was awarded the Yamaha Parliamentary Jazz Scholarship in 2015 before moving to London in 2016 to begin a career as professional musician. In 2021 his debut album A Song For You was released on Fresh Sound Records and received international acclaim with The Guardian describing it as ‘traditional but very classy, Música Jazz saying it is a ‘highly recommended album for those who care about the fate of jazz guitar’ and both BBC Music Magazine and Jazz Journal awarding it 4 star reviews.
The album’s release launched an international touring career that has seen Tom perform at many of Europe’s best known Jazz clubs including Ronnie Scott’s, Sunset-Sunside, Jamboree, Jimmy Glass, Jazz-Hus Montmartre, Nardis, Budapest Jazz Club, Jazz in Bess, Jazz Club Ferrara and countless others as well as performances at notable venues and festivals including Glastonbury Festival, The Cedars Hall, London Jazz Festival, Brecon Jazz Festival and the One Day Jazz Festival in Slovakia. His latest album Open House was released in May 2023 and sees a continuation of his work with his trio with long-term trio featuring Marc Michel on drums and Conor Chaplin on bass, with the addition of the critically acclaimed saxophonist Ben Wendel on four tracks. The recent release has received global recognition and has seen Tom continue to build his international reputation and following. Alongside his work as a bandleader, Tom has been fortunate to work extensively as a sideman with a wide range of artists including Ari Hoenig, Bill McHenry, Geoff Simkins, Huw Warren, Billy Pod, Nitai Hershkovits, The Fresh Sound Ensemble, Jeff Williams and Joel Barford’s Organ Quartet.
Pianist Aaron Parks is a forward-thinking jazz musician who came to the public’s attention during his time with trumpeter Terence Blanchard. Born in Seattle, Washington, Parks began playing piano at a young age and by the time he was 14 had enrolled in an early entrance degree program at the University of Washington. Originally, Parks pursued both science and music degrees; however, his prodigious talent won out and by age 16 he had transferred to the Manhattan School of Music. While there, he studied with noted pianist Kenny Barron and received several competitive accolades, including being named the 2001 Cole Porter Fellow of the American Pianists Association. At age 18 he joined Blanchard’s ensemble and subsequently recorded four albums with the veteran trumpeter, including 2003’s Bounce, 2005’s Flow, the soundtrack to the 2006 Spike Lee film Inside Man, and Blanchard’s 2007 Grammy-winning opus A Tale of God’s Will (A Requiem for Katrina).
Parks has released several albums under his own name, including his 2008 Blue Note debut, Invisible Cinema. Parks, who has also recorded with Christian Scott, Kendrick Scott, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Kurt Rosenwinkel, was an integral part of the James Farm Quartet with Joshua Redman, Matt Penman, and Eric Harland. Nonesuch released their self-titled album in 2011. The pianist subsequently signed to ECM and released the solo piano offering Arborescence in the fall of 2013. He also made sideman appearances on Will Vinson’s Live at Smalls and Yeahwon Shin’s Lua Ya, and Live in Japan with his own trio of Thomas Morgan and RJ Miller. It was recorded on the pianist’s phone during a show and released for free on his Bandcamp page. Find the Way, his sophomore label date for ECM, was issued in late spring of 2017. It featured bassist Ben Street and drummer Billy Hart in the rhythm section and was inspired in part (according to Parks) by the music of Alice Coltrane and Shirley Horn (for whom Hart played); both of whom prioritized space and subtlety in composition and improvisation.
Tom Ollendorff: guitar
Aaron Parks: piano
Conor Chaplin: Bass
James Maddren: Drums
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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LIVESTREAM - THE TOM OLLENDORFF QUARTET featuring AARON PARKS
2024-03-07 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Guitarist Tom Ollendorff returns to SoundCellar with a world class quartet featuring USA legend and Blue Note/ECM recording artist Aaron Parks on piano. Tom has been making a name for himself on the international scene with tours featuring drummer Ari Hoenig and saxophonist Ben Wendel. This time he returns SoundCellar with the amazing Aaron Parks on piano who has worked with Joshua Redman, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ambrose Akinmusire, Paul Motian and many others. The quartet is completed by two of the busiest musicians on the European jazz scene: Conor Chaplin on bass and James Maddren on drums.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Tom Ollendorff is fast becoming one of the best-known young guitarists to emerge on the international jazz scene. A graduate from the Royal Welsh College of Music in Cardiff, he was awarded the Yamaha Parliamentary Jazz Scholarship in 2015 before moving to London in 2016 to begin a career as professional musician. In 2021 his debut album A Song For You was released on Fresh Sound Records and received international acclaim with The Guardian describing it as ‘traditional but very classy, Música Jazz saying it is a ‘highly recommended album for those who care about the fate of jazz guitar’ and both BBC Music Magazine and Jazz Journal awarding it 4 star reviews.
The album’s release launched an international touring career that has seen Tom perform at many of Europe’s best known Jazz clubs including Ronnie Scott’s, Sunset-Sunside, Jamboree, Jimmy Glass, Jazz-Hus Montmartre, Nardis, Budapest Jazz Club, Jazz in Bess, Jazz Club Ferrara and countless others as well as performances at notable venues and festivals including Glastonbury Festival, The Cedars Hall, London Jazz Festival, Brecon Jazz Festival and the One Day Jazz Festival in Slovakia. His latest album Open House was released in May 2023 and sees a continuation of his work with his trio with long-term trio featuring Marc Michel on drums and Conor Chaplin on bass, with the addition of the critically acclaimed saxophonist Ben Wendel on four tracks. The recent release has received global recognition and has seen Tom continue to build his international reputation and following. Alongside his work as a bandleader, Tom has been fortunate to work extensively as a sideman with a wide range of artists including Ari Hoenig, Bill McHenry, Geoff Simkins, Huw Warren, Billy Pod, Nitai Hershkovits, The Fresh Sound Ensemble, Jeff Williams and Joel Barford’s Organ Quartet.
Pianist Aaron Parks is a forward-thinking jazz musician who came to the public’s attention during his time with trumpeter Terence Blanchard. Born in Seattle, Washington, Parks began playing piano at a young age and by the time he was 14 had enrolled in an early entrance degree program at the University of Washington. Originally, Parks pursued both science and music degrees; however, his prodigious talent won out and by age 16 he had transferred to the Manhattan School of Music. While there, he studied with noted pianist Kenny Barron and received several competitive accolades, including being named the 2001 Cole Porter Fellow of the American Pianists Association. At age 18 he joined Blanchard’s ensemble and subsequently recorded four albums with the veteran trumpeter, including 2003’s Bounce, 2005’s Flow, the soundtrack to the 2006 Spike Lee film Inside Man, and Blanchard’s 2007 Grammy-winning opus A Tale of God’s Will (A Requiem for Katrina).
Parks has released several albums under his own name, including his 2008 Blue Note debut, Invisible Cinema. Parks, who has also recorded with Christian Scott, Kendrick Scott, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Kurt Rosenwinkel, was an integral part of the James Farm Quartet with Joshua Redman, Matt Penman, and Eric Harland. Nonesuch released their self-titled album in 2011. The pianist subsequently signed to ECM and released the solo piano offering Arborescence in the fall of 2013. He also made sideman appearances on Will Vinson’s Live at Smalls and Yeahwon Shin’s Lua Ya, and Live in Japan with his own trio of Thomas Morgan and RJ Miller. It was recorded on the pianist’s phone during a show and released for free on his Bandcamp page. Find the Way, his sophomore label date for ECM, was issued in late spring of 2017. It featured bassist Ben Street and drummer Billy Hart in the rhythm section and was inspired in part (according to Parks) by the music of Alice Coltrane and Shirley Horn (for whom Hart played); both of whom prioritized space and subtlety in composition and improvisation.
Tom Ollendorff: guitar
Aaron Parks: piano
Conor Chaplin: Bass
James Maddren: 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 week only.
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PETRA HALLER & MEG MORLEY
2024-03-14 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
An innovative ‘first’ for SoundCellar awaits, whilst remaining true to our aim to bring the best contemporary performers to Poole. Launching their much-awaited vinyl release tour, the mesmerising duo of tap innovator Petra Haller and classically trained pianist Meg Morley bring their groundbreaking project ‘Shoulders I Stand On’ to The Grasshopper.
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
Dance and in particular tap dance, has a long history within ‘jazz’, stretching back to the very beginnings of the genre, so we are looking forward to presenting this duo of a top class pianist alongside one of the latest generation of tap exponents.
This unique collaboration has previously garnered high praise for the duo’s deft balancing act between disciplined technique and free-wheeling athleticism, an exploration masterfully executed in rhythm and real-time communication.
BBC3 Radio’s Freeness celebrated their ‘no-hierarchy’ performance style, emphasizing the rich, embodied freedom taking form in a dance where quicksilver keys harmoniously waltz with even quicker footwork. Oliver Weindling of The Vortex Jazz Club and Babel Label, hails Haller as a ‘unique improvising tap dancer,’ embodying the spirit of her predecessor, Will Gaines.
‘Shoulders I Stand On’ is a poignant tribute to Haller’s mentors, heroes, and guardian angels that shaped her artistic journey. A showcase of rhythmic innovation and unrivalled musical communication, blending elements of Jazz, classical styles, and audacious improvisation. It will undoubtedly leave audiences spellbound, a testament to the transformative power of music and dance. Don’t miss this encapsulating experience as they redefine musical storytelling on this monumental stage of their musical journey.
Petra Haller: Dance
Meg Morley: Keys
Entry is £15 + booking fee in advance through the below link, or £18 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - PETRA HALLER & MEG MORLEY
2024-03-14 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
An innovative ‘first’ for SoundCellar awaits, whilst remaining true to our aim to bring the best contemporary performers to Poole. Launching their much-awaited vinyl release tour, the mesmerising duo of tap innovator Petra Haller and classically trained pianist Meg Morley bring their groundbreaking project ‘Shoulders I Stand On’ to The Grasshopper.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Dance and in particular tap dance, has a long history within ‘jazz’, stretching back to the very beginnings of the genre, so we are looking forward to presenting this duo of a top class pianist alongside one of the latest generation of tap exponents.
This unique collaboration has previously garnered high praise for the duo’s deft balancing act between disciplined technique and free-wheeling athleticism, an exploration masterfully executed in rhythm and real-time communication.
BBC3 Radio’s Freeness celebrated their ‘no-hierarchy’ performance style, emphasizing the rich, embodied freedom taking form in a dance where quicksilver keys harmoniously waltz with even quicker footwork. Oliver Weindling of The Vortex Jazz Club and Babel Label, hails Haller as a ‘unique improvising tap dancer,’ embodying the spirit of her predecessor, Will Gaines.
‘Shoulders I Stand On’ is a poignant tribute to Haller’s mentors, heroes, and guardian angels that shaped her artistic journey. A showcase of rhythmic innovation and unrivalled musical communication, blending elements of Jazz, classical styles, and audacious improvisation. It will undoubtedly leave audiences spellbound, a testament to the transformative power of music and dance. Don’t miss this encapsulating experience as they redefine musical storytelling on this monumental stage of their musical journey.
Petra Haller: Dance
Meg Morley: Keys
The livestream will be broadcast on YouTube, via a page available when you purchase a ticket through the link below.
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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THE EDDIE GRIPPER TRIO
2024-03-28 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Rising star pianist/composer Eddie Gripper makes his SoundCellar debut with his trio featuring Ursula Harrison on bass and Patrick Barrett-Donlon on drums. The trio come to SoundCellar as part of national tour to promote their debut album HOME released on Ubuntu Music.
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
Born and raised in Burford, Oxfordshire, Eddie first started learning the piano at age 11. In 2019, he began to study Jazz under the tutelage of Huw Warren at Cardiff University, graduating with First Class Honours in 2021. Since then, Eddie has established himself as a prominent pianist/improviser, composer, and educator in the Southwest region, expressing a broad interest in musical styles, including jazz, folk and electronic music.
Home, Eddie’s debut album, consists of a traditional trio format and exhibits a keen rhythmic focus. The development of this vocabulary is evident from beginning to end; metrically challenging grooves are paired with rich, elegant harmonies, culminating in an outcome that is both provocative and gratifying. The stylistic range of compositions (through choice of instrumentation and arrangement) helps to support an overall, arcing narrative. Each track is a journey through time and space – beginning and finishing at a familiar and comforting destination before moving onto new or subtly developed ideas. The trio breathes together as one homogeneous sound, with individual players taking to the spotlight to elaborate on their own interpretations of the music at hand.
“In it’s maturity of approach and deftness of execution, Home is a significant achievement by any standards” – ★★★★
Peter Jones (Jazzwise)
“One of the best début recordings I have heard for a long time. Gripper is a multi-faceted writer and his compositions are full of delightful and unexpected twists and turns.” – ★★★★
Ian Mann (The Jazz Mann)
“Eddie Gripper, unusually for his age, has an uncommon ability to sit with understatement in his music. Gestures can be used sparingly and musically and he plays and writes very dynamically allowing his trio to interact naturally, and indeed to shine. A musical voice that brings talent and modesty to the table- I look forward to hearing lots more from Eddie and his trio over the coming years.”
“An original and fresh voice on the UK jazz scene. A highly eclectic range of compositions that showcase a really individual approach. Definitely a name to look out for in 2023”

Huw Warren
“As for someone always on the lookout for the new interesting names in jazz music, discovering Eddie Gripper has been a true pleasure for me. I have just finished listening to his debut album “Home“, and I found it full of little gems – both from the point of view of composition and performance. His is quite a sophisticated music, sometimes with intricate time signatures, rhythms and harmonies which yet never seem to be the goal “per se”: these pieces always sound beautiful and accessible. Listening to such a work full of sparkling creativity gave me a lot of joy: thanks to the talented young musicians like Eddie and his Trio, modern jazz is not only kept alive, but the new horizons are constantly being set in this genre.
I wish this band every success, and I really hope that the promoters across the UK and further afield will notice their music and invite them to perform at a multitude of venues thus ensuring that the level of modern jazz is maintained at its highest.”
Yuri Golubev
Eddie Gripper: Piano
Ursula Harrison: Bass
Patrick Barrett-Donlon: Drums
Entry is £15 + booking fee in advance through the below link, or £18 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - THE EDDIE GRIPPER TRIO
2024-03-28 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Rising star pianist/composer Eddie Gripper makes his SoundCellar debut with his trio featuring Ursula Harrison on bass and Patrick Barrett-Donlon on drums. The trio come to SoundCellar as part of national tour to promote their debut album HOME released on Ubuntu Music.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Born and raised in Burford, Oxfordshire, Eddie first started learning the piano at age 11. In 2019, he began to study Jazz under the tutelage of Huw Warren at Cardiff University, graduating with First Class Honours in 2021. Since then, Eddie has established himself as a prominent pianist/improviser, composer, and educator in the Southwest region, expressing a broad interest in musical styles, including jazz, folk and electronic music.
Home, Eddie’s debut album, consists of a traditional trio format and exhibits a keen rhythmic focus. The development of this vocabulary is evident from beginning to end; metrically challenging grooves are paired with rich, elegant harmonies, culminating in an outcome that is both provocative and gratifying. The stylistic range of compositions (through choice of instrumentation and arrangement) helps to support an overall, arcing narrative. Each track is a journey through time and space – beginning and finishing at a familiar and comforting destination before moving onto new or subtly developed ideas. The trio breathes together as one homogeneous sound, with individual players taking to the spotlight to elaborate on their own interpretations of the music at hand.
“In it’s maturity of approach and deftness of execution, Home is a significant achievement by any standards” – ★★★★
Peter Jones (Jazzwise)
“One of the best début recordings I have heard for a long time. Gripper is a multi-faceted writer and his compositions are full of delightful and unexpected twists and turns.” – ★★★★
Ian Mann (The Jazz Mann)
“Eddie Gripper, unusually for his age, has an uncommon ability to sit with understatement in his music. Gestures can be used sparingly and musically and he plays and writes very dynamically allowing his trio to interact naturally, and indeed to shine. A musical voice that brings talent and modesty to the table- I look forward to hearing lots more from Eddie and his trio over the coming years.”
“An original and fresh voice on the UK jazz scene. A highly eclectic range of compositions that showcase a really individual approach. Definitely a name to look out for in 2023”

Huw Warren
“As for someone always on the lookout for the new interesting names in jazz music, discovering Eddie Gripper has been a true pleasure for me. I have just finished listening to his debut album “Home“, and I found it full of little gems – both from the point of view of composition and performance. His is quite a sophisticated music, sometimes with intricate time signatures, rhythms and harmonies which yet never seem to be the goal “per se”: these pieces always sound beautiful and accessible. Listening to such a work full of sparkling creativity gave me a lot of joy: thanks to the talented young musicians like Eddie and his Trio, modern jazz is not only kept alive, but the new horizons are constantly being set in this genre.
I wish this band every success, and I really hope that the promoters across the UK and further afield will notice their music and invite them to perform at a multitude of venues thus ensuring that the level of modern jazz is maintained at its highest.”
Yuri Golubev
Eddie Gripper: Piano
Ursula Harrison: Bass
Patrick Barrett-Donlon: 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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AL SWAINGER'S POINTLESS BEAUTY
2024-04-11 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Bassist/composer/sonic adventurer Al Swainger returns to SoundCellar with his band to promote his latest release ‘Hearts Full of Grace’. Al has worked with Mike Outram, Ant Law, Alan Barnes, Craig Milverton and many others.
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
Committed to a spirit of sonic adventure, Al Swainger has been focused on creating collaborations through his project Pointless Beauty since 2014 and has released two quintet albums, three solo albums and a host of collaborative and solo singles so far. Blending influences from ambient, latin, rock, pop and electronica with improvised music his use of effects pedals and computer manipulation alongside acoustic instruments provide an extensive and original tonal palette with which to sculpt his music. Described as ‘Cinematic Fusion for the Emotionally Curious’ Al’s goal is to gently restore our mental health and emotional independence through Pointless Beauty. He is delighted to bring his current quartet featuring Gary Alesbrook, Gary Bamford & Jon Clark to the Soundcellar.
If Weather Report got into a fight with Brian Eno and Chick Corea and Joe Satriani stood on the sidelines cheering them on maybe it would sound like this….
‘A beautiful collection of musical delights. Blissful listening!’ – Chris Hyson (Snow Poet)
‘Joyous…an alluring landscape that transcends its influences’ – Roger Beaujolais
‘Musically ambitious, adventurous and imaginative…played with style and panache’ – Theo Travis (Soft Machine, Steven Wilson)
‘Swainger has a knack for writing catchy melodies with great rhythmic hooks…blown away…highly recommended’ – Nick Lea (Jazz Views)
‘An eclectic range of jazz styles…musically adventurous…’ – London Jazz News
‘…easeful interplay…gentle strengths and spiritual uplift. What’s not to like?’ – Andy Robson (Jazzwise)
Al Swainger: bass/electronics
Gary Alesbrook: trumpet/flugelhorn
Gary Bamford: keyboards
Jon Clark: drums
Entry is £15 + booking fee in advance through the below link, or £18 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month

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LIVESTREAM - AL SWAINGER'S POINTLESS BEAUTY
2024-04-11 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Bassist/composer/sonic adventurer Al Swainger returns to SoundCellar with his band to promote his latest release ‘Hearts Full of Grace’. Al has worked with Mike Outram, Ant Law, Alan Barnes, Craig Milverton and many others.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Committed to a spirit of sonic adventure, Al Swainger has been focused on creating collaborations through his project Pointless Beauty since 2014 and has released two quintet albums, three solo albums and a host of collaborative and solo singles so far. Blending influences from ambient, latin, rock, pop and electronica with improvised music his use of effects pedals and computer manipulation alongside acoustic instruments provide an extensive and original tonal palette with which to sculpt his music. Described as ‘Cinematic Fusion for the Emotionally Curious’ Al’s goal is to gently restore our mental health and emotional independence through Pointless Beauty. He is delighted to bring his current quartet featuring Gary Alesbrook, Gary Bamford & Jon Clark to the Soundcellar.
If Weather Report got into a fight with Brian Eno and Chick Corea and Joe Satriani stood on the sidelines cheering them on maybe it would sound like this….
‘A beautiful collection of musical delights. Blissful listening!’ – Chris Hyson (Snow Poet)
‘Joyous…an alluring landscape that transcends its influences’ – Roger Beaujolais
‘Musically ambitious, adventurous and imaginative…played with style and panache’ – Theo Travis (Soft Machine, Steven Wilson)
‘Swainger has a knack for writing catchy melodies with great rhythmic hooks…blown away…highly recommended’ – Nick Lea (Jazz Views)
‘An eclectic range of jazz styles…musically adventurous…’ – London Jazz News
‘…easeful interplay…gentle strengths and spiritual uplift. What’s not to like?’ – Andy Robson (Jazzwise)
Al Swainger: bass/electronics
Gary Alesbrook: trumpet/flugelhorn
Gary Bamford: keyboards
Jon Clark: 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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JOHN LAW'S FUJAZZ
2024-04-27 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Pianist John Law returns to SoundCellar with his latest project, FUJAZZ. Combining acoustic and electric sounds, with the emphasis on funky rhythms and grooves! This new trio will perform a set of new music by John that includes ambient samples and effects in slow, atmospheric soundscapes, alongside medium and up tempo kicking groove pieces.
This gig will take place at The Grasshopper,
139 – 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HT.
Please note: If parking in either of the car parks at The Grasshopper, you must register your vehicle on one of the dedicated terminals at the bar or in the function room.
Ticket link below
John Law, a prize-winning classical prodigy on piano, turned away from classical piano studies to pursue jazz and improvised music when he was 23 and has been involved in, and acclaimed for, a wide variety of contemporary jazz and classical projects: from solo piano concerts and albums, through trio and quartet tours and recordings, right through to large scale works for his semi-classical ensemble Cornucopia.
He has played at over fifty festivals worldwide including North Sea Jazz Festival (Rotterdam), Delhi International Jazz Festival and London Jazz Festival at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, and in clubs and concert halls all over the UK, mainland Europe, North America and beyond, working with musicians as diverse as Gwilym Simcock, Andy Sheppard, Jason Rebello, Tim Garland and Evan Parker. He has recorded over forty albums. 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.
His new trio features Bristol-based young sax player Dan Newberry and, on a hybrid electro-acoustic kit, Alex Goodyear.
John Law: keyboards/samples
Dan Newberry: saxophones, effects
Alex Goodyear: drums, electric drums, percussion
Entry is £15 + booking fee in advance through the below link, or £18 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month

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LIVESTREAM - JOHN LAW'S FUJAZZ
2024-04-27 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Pianist John Law returns to SoundCellar with his latest project, FUJAZZ. Combining acoustic and electric sounds, with the emphasis on funky rhythms and grooves! This new trio will perform a set of new music by John that includes ambient samples and effects in slow, atmospheric soundscapes, alongside medium and up tempo kicking groove pieces.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
John Law, a prize-winning classical prodigy on piano, turned away from classical piano studies to pursue jazz and improvised music when he was 23 and has been involved in, and acclaimed for, a wide variety of contemporary jazz and classical projects: from solo piano concerts and albums, through trio and quartet tours and recordings, right through to large scale works for his semi-classical ensemble Cornucopia.
He has played at over fifty festivals worldwide including North Sea Jazz Festival (Rotterdam), Delhi International Jazz Festival and London Jazz Festival at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, and in clubs and concert halls all over the UK, mainland Europe, North America and beyond, working with musicians as diverse as Gwilym Simcock, Andy Sheppard, Jason Rebello, Tim Garland and Evan Parker. He has recorded over forty albums. 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.
His new trio features Bristol-based young sax player Dan Newberry and, on a hybrid electro-acoustic kit, Alex Goodyear.
John Law: keyboards/samples
Dan Newberry: saxophones, effects
Alex Goodyear: drums, electric 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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PHIL MEADOWS 'BEWARE OF THE BEAR'
2024-05-09 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
Beware of the Bear is the brainchild of multi-award-winning UK saxophonist Phil Meadows. The project is a showcase for Meadows’ original music, uniting a mixture of global sounds, rooted in jazz and drawing influence from electronica, hip-hop, and afrobeat.
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
Beware of the Bear is the brainchild of multi-award-winning UK saxophonist Phil Meadows. The project is a showcase for Meadows’ original music, uniting a mixture of global sounds, rooted in jazz and drawing influence from electronica, hip-hop, and afrobeat. Having performed across Europe with Matthew Herbert, worked as a guest conductor and arranger for the Grammy-award-winning Metropole Orkest, and been invited to collaborate on projects in Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland, and the UK, Meadows is taking his original music on the road for the first-time post-pandemic and would love the opportunity to play for you! The regular line-up showcases four musicians from across the UK, who met through London’s creative Southeast London jazz scene: Phil Meadows on sax and electronics, Michael De Souza on guitar, Joe Downard on electric bass and Jay Davis on drums. The music combines soaring melodies, atmospheric soundscapes, and head-nodding grooves; inspired by the sounds of Bill Frisell, Donny McCaslin, GoGo Penguin and Bill Laurance.
‘A great stage presence and an unforgettable instrumental style.”Meadows has a formidable reputation as an innovative composer’ – JAZZWISE MAGAZINE
‘Inventive and expressive’ – THE GUARDIAN
‘The versatile and likeable Meadows is one of the most promising emerging jazz talents that we have’ – THE JAZZ MANN
Phil Meadows: sax/electronics
Michael De Souza: guitar
Joe Downard: bass
Jay Davis: drums
Entry is £15 + booking fee in advance through the below link, or £18 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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LIVESTREAM - PHIL MEADOWS 'BEWARE OF THE BEAR'
2024-05-09 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
Beware of the Bear is the brainchild of multi-award-winning UK saxophonist Phil Meadows. The project is a showcase for Meadows’ original music, uniting a mixture of global sounds, rooted in jazz and drawing influence from electronica, hip-hop, and afrobeat.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Beware of the Bear is the brainchild of multi-award-winning UK saxophonist Phil Meadows. The project is a showcase for Meadows’ original music, uniting a mixture of global sounds, rooted in jazz and drawing influence from electronica, hip-hop, and afrobeat. Having performed across Europe with Matthew Herbert, worked as a guest conductor and arranger for the Grammy-award-winning Metropole Orkest, and been invited to collaborate on projects in Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland, and the UK, Meadows is taking his original music on the road for the first-time post-pandemic and would love the opportunity to play for you! The regular line-up showcases four musicians from across the UK, who met through London’s creative Southeast London jazz scene: Phil Meadows on sax and electronics, Michael De Souza on guitar, Joe Downard on electric bass and Jay Davis on drums. The music combines soaring melodies, atmospheric soundscapes, and head-nodding grooves; inspired by the sounds of Bill Frisell, Donny McCaslin, GoGo Penguin and Bill Laurance.
‘A great stage presence and an unforgettable instrumental style.”Meadows has a formidable reputation as an innovative composer’ – JAZZWISE MAGAZINE
‘Inventive and expressive’ – THE GUARDIAN
‘The versatile and likeable Meadows is one of the most promising emerging jazz talents that we have’ – THE JAZZ MANN
Phil Meadows: sax/electronics
Michael De Souza: guitar
Joe Downard: bass
Jay Davis: drums
The livestream will be broadcast on YouTube, via a page available when you purchase a ticket through the link below.
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month.
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HUW WARREN: CHORO CHORO CHORO
2024-05-23 20:00 - 22:00 | SoundCellar at The Grasshopper, 139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT, United Kingdom
“Music for the head, heart and feet!” – Huw Warren makes his SoundCellar debut by bringing us his latest project Choro Choro Choro, featuring a star quartet 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
Celebrating Choro, the vibrant beating heart of Brazilian music, Choro Choro Choro explores music from the 1880s to the present day by composers such as Ernesto Nazareth, Chiquinha Gonzaga, Pixinguinha, and modern masters such as Guinga and Hermeto Pascoal, as well as newly commissioned pieces by Huw Warren himself. By turns virtuoso, lyrical, and naively sentimental – Choro Choro Choro brings new twists on this great dance music and is guaranteed to leave you smiling!
Huw Warren has created several previous projects around the music of Brazil, including collaborations with Jovino Santos Neto; a critically acclaimed recording of Hermeto’s music (‘Hermeto+’) in 2009; a trio record for CAM Jazz ‘Everything in Between’ in 2019 and ‘Core Coracao’ from 2017 with Maria Pia de Vito, Gabriele Mirabassi, Roberto Taufic, and the legendary Chico Buarque.
Welsh pianist and composer Huw Warren has achieved an international reputation for innovative and eclectic music making, over a thirty year career. Equally at home crossing the often exclusive worlds of Jazz, World and Contemporary music; he has a distinctive and personal voice, and has collaborated with a huge variety of artists worldwide
Huw has recorded 2 albums for ECM (as Quercus with June Tabor and SoundCellar favourite Iain Ballamy) and in 2018 released a solo piano recording Nocturnes and Visions. In 2019 he released 2 albums for Italian label CAM Jazz Everything in Between (with Dudley Phillips and Zoot Warren) and New Day (with another firm SoundCellar favourite Mark Lockheart). His previous albums and projects have included themes and source material as diverse as John Dowland, Plainchant and Hermeto Pascoal. In 2024, as well as releasing his solo piano recording ‘Choro Choro Choro’, Huw has also released ‘Calennig’ an album of Plygain arrangements with singer Angharad Jenkins.
His appearance with the famed Perfect Houseplants (alongside Mark Lockheart, Dudley Phillips & Martin France) at last year’s Swanage Jazz Festival was the stuff of legends. He has also performed and collaborated with luminaries such as Mark Feldman, Peter Herbert, Joanna Macgregor, Iain Ballamy, Kenny Wheeler, Jim Black, Theo Bleckmann, Neil Yates, Pamela Thorby, Mose Se Fan Fan, Mat Maneri and Thomas Strønen.
In addition to receiving many awards and writing for a whole range of orchestral and jazz ensembles, Huw is currently a jazz lecturer/tutor at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) and is also head of Jazz Ensembles at Cardiff University.
Choro Choro Choro features an international line up including a welcome return to SoundCellar of Anglo/Spanish flautist Tori Freestone and Russian bassist Yuri Goloubev, together with a SoundCellar debut by Brazilian percussionist Adriano Adewale. Tori has played at SoundCellar on a number of occasions and was last seen here in the very first gig held at The Grasshopper in May 2022 (in Andre Canniere’s sextet).
“Finally, a special word for Huw Warren’s solo interpretation of Hermeto’s Mente Clara (clear mind), whose emotive, sustained and lush harmonies, combined with pellucid runs, are delivered so affectingly. Words, on this occasion, cannot do it justice” – London Jazz News
“Apart from the joyful pleasure it created in abundance, this concert was a powerful argument for our learning to think and talk purely in terms of ‘music’ and ‘musicians’ rather than jazz or classical music or, indeed, Brazilian music….” – Glyn Pursglove
“Freestone has clearly listened widely, but her musicality and broad experiences have stirred all that input into an imposingly original sound” – John Fordham, The Guardian 4 * review
Huw Warren – Piano
Tori Freestone – Flute
Yuri Goloubev – Bass
Adriano Adewale – Percussion
Entry is £15 + booking fee in advance through the below link, or £18 on the door (cash or card).
All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month
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LIVESTREAM - HUW WARREN: CHORO CHORO CHORO
2024-05-23 20:01 - 22:00 | LIVESTREAM, United Kingdom
“Music for the head, heart and feet!” – Huw Warren makes his SoundCellar debut by bringing us his latest project Choro Choro Choro, featuring a star quartet of musicians.
Click here for tickets to attend the physical gig.
Livestream Ticket link below
Celebrating Choro, the vibrant beating heart of Brazilian music, Choro Choro Choro explores music from the 1880s to the present day by composers such as Ernesto Nazareth, Chiquinha Gonzaga, Pixinguinha, and modern masters such as Guinga and Hermeto Pascoal, as well as newly commissioned pieces by Huw Warren himself. By turns virtuoso, lyrical, and naively sentimental – Choro Choro Choro brings new twists on this great dance music and is guaranteed to leave you smiling!
Huw Warren has created several previous projects around the music of Brazil, including collaborations with Jovino Santos Neto; a critically acclaimed recording of Hermeto’s music (‘Hermeto+’) in 2009; a trio record for CAM Jazz ‘Everything in Between’ in 2019 and ‘Core Coracao’ from 2017 with Maria Pia de Vito, Gabriele Mirabassi, Roberto Taufic, and the legendary Chico Buarque.
Welsh pianist and composer Huw Warren has achieved an international reputation for innovative and eclectic music making, over a thirty year career. Equally at home crossing the often exclusive worlds of Jazz, World and Contemporary music; he has a distinctive and personal voice, and has collaborated with a huge variety of artists worldwide
Huw has recorded 2 albums for ECM (as Quercus with June Tabor and SoundCellar favourite Iain Ballamy) and in 2018 released a solo piano recording Nocturnes and Visions. In 2019 he released 2 albums for Italian label CAM Jazz Everything in Between (with Dudley Phillips and Zoot Warren) and New Day (with another firm SoundCellar favourite Mark Lockheart). His previous albums and projects have included themes and source material as diverse as John Dowland, Plainchant and Hermeto Pascoal. In 2024, as well as releasing his solo piano recording ‘Choro Choro Choro’, Huw has also released ‘Calennig’ an album of Plygain arrangements with singer Angharad Jenkins.
His appearance with the famed Perfect Houseplants (alongside Mark Lockheart, Dudley Phillips & Martin France) at last year’s Swanage Jazz Festival was the stuff of legends. He has also performed and collaborated with luminaries such as Mark Feldman, Peter Herbert, Joanna Macgregor, Iain Ballamy, Kenny Wheeler, Jim Black, Theo Bleckmann, Neil Yates, Pamela Thorby, Mose Se Fan Fan, Mat Maneri and Thomas Strønen.
In addition to receiving many awards and writing for a whole range of orchestral and jazz ensembles, Huw is currently a jazz lecturer/tutor at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) and is also head of Jazz Ensembles at Cardiff University.
Choro Choro Choro features an international line up including a welcome return to SoundCellar of Anglo/Spanish flautist Tori Freestone and Russian bassist Yuri Goloubev, together with a SoundCellar debut by Brazilian percussionist Adriano Adewale. Tori has played at SoundCellar on a number of occasions and was last seen here in the very first gig held at The Grasshopper in May 2022 (in Andre Canniere’s sextet).
“Finally, a special word for Huw Warren’s solo interpretation of Hermeto’s Mente Clara (clear mind), whose emotive, sustained and lush harmonies, combined with pellucid runs, are delivered so affectingly. Words, on this occasion, cannot do it justice” – London Jazz News
“Apart from the joyful pleasure it created in abundance, this concert was a powerful argument for our learning to think and talk purely in terms of ‘music’ and ‘musicians’ rather than jazz or classical music or, indeed, Brazilian music….” – Glyn Pursglove
“Freestone has clearly listened widely, but her musicality and broad experiences have stirred all that input into an imposingly original sound” – John Fordham, The Guardian 4 * review
Huw Warren – Piano
Tori Freestone – Flute
Yuri Goloubev – Bass
Adriano Adewale – 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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