Jazz

Join acclaimed pianist, composer and improviser Richard Erickson for Strange Cocktails, a captivating solo piano performance where jazz, blues, original compositions and spontaneous improvisation come together in an evening that is never quite the same twice. Richard will be joined in the second set by C.J. Berry-Guitarist, whose major recording credits include Heidi Berry’s Firefly (Creation Records, 1987), the landmark Creation compilation Doing It For The Kids (1988), and Below The Waves (Creation Records, 1989). Genuine label pedigree in an intimate setting. Drawing on a career that spans the UK and the United States, Richard has performed at renowned venues including The 606 Club, The Southbank Centre, The Bull's Head and The Vox, collaborating with celebrated musicians such as Stacey Kent, Martin Shaw and Gerard Presencer. His work extends beyond the jazz stage into theatre, dance and ballet, including the feature-length jazz ballet Carmen, premiered in Minnesota and revived to critical acclaim in 2023. Strange Cocktails is an invitation to expect the unexpected. From lyrical ballads and deep blues to adventurous improvisations, Richard creates an atmosphere where every performance unfolds organically, shaped by the room, the audience and the moment itself. Settle in with one of Barnaby's signature cocktails, enjoy […]