The Alphabet Quartet ~ 4.30pm Cocktail Jazz

The Alphabet Quartet

All Songs in Order. Charlie Parker. Disney Classics. Post-Modern Pop.

Some bands play a set list. The Alphabet Quartet creates an adventure.

Known for their wit, virtuosity and delightfully unpredictable approach to live performance, The Alphabet Quartet has built a reputation for taking audiences on musical journeys that can move seamlessly from the bebop genius of Charlie Parker, to beloved Disney classics, through to inventive reimaginings of contemporary pop songs.

Nothing is off limits. Nothing is taken for granted.

What makes the quartet unique is their ability to combine serious musicianship with a playful spirit. One moment you’re immersed in the harmonic brilliance of a jazz standard, the next you’re hearing a familiar melody transformed through unexpected arrangements, inventive improvisation and musical twists that leave audiences smiling, laughing and listening more closely.

Their “All Songs in Order” concept has become something of a trademark, showcasing both the band’s encyclopedic musical knowledge and their willingness to challenge conventions. Expect jazz, swing, bebop, film music, contemporary classics and the occasional surprise, all delivered with imagination, humour and remarkable technical skill.

Whether you’re a lifelong jazz fan, a lover of great melodies, or simply someone who enjoys being surprised by live music, an evening with The Alphabet Quartet is unlike any other.

Expect exceptional musicianship, spontaneous creativity and a performance where absolutely anything might happen.

What to Expect

🎷 Charlie Parker and bebop classics

🎬 Disney favourites reimagined through jazz

🎵 Post-modern interpretations of contemporary pop songs

🎹 Inventive improvisation and musical storytelling

✨ Humour, surprises and audience engagement

🎶 A concert that refuses to stay inside genre boundaries

At Barnaby’s Lounge, where great music is meant to be listened to, The Alphabet Quartet promises an evening of discovery, laughter and world-class musicianship.

Pair the music with dinner from Powell’s Kitchen, a carefully selected wine, or one of our signature cocktails, and prepare for a performance you’ll be talking about long after the final note.

📍 Barnaby’s Lounge, 46 Robertson Street, Hastings TN34 1HL

🍷 Cocktails • Wines • Powell’s Kitchen

🎶 Live Music • Listening Venue • Unique Experience