Jazz

Sunday afternoons at Barnaby’s Lounge are built for proper jazz, slow lunches and musicians who know how to hold a room without shouting for attention. 🎹🍷 This week we welcome the John Donaldson Jazz Collective, led by acclaimed British pianist and composer John Donaldson, whose expressive and deeply melodic playing has earned him a reputation as one of the UK’s most distinctive contemporary jazz musicians. Having worked alongside names including Alan Barnes, Don Weller, Norma Winstone and Art Farmer, Donaldson brings decades of musical storytelling, warmth and improvisational brilliance to the Barnaby’s stage. (Fleet Jazz Club). John will be playing a Yamaha U3 upright piano, kindly donated from Jazz Hastings Also on the bill, an award winning of critically acclaimed jazz musicians : Pete Ibbetson (drums), Robbie Robson (trumpet), Greg Heath (tenor sax), Simon thorpe (bass) Expect an afternoon of rich harmonies, elegant interplay and world-class musicianship in an intimate listening-room atmosphere, paired with Sunday Roast by Powell’s Kitchen, cocktails, wine and the unmistakable Barnaby’s Lounge ambience. 🎶 Live music from 1.30pm 🍴 Sunday Roast served throughout the afternoon 📍 Barnaby’s Lounge, Hastings Sometimes the best Sundays sound like jazz and taste like red wine.

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 […]