Without doubt, one of the most influential and respected of British tenor players of the contemporary period. Art's career began with his working on the London blues scene with Jack Bruce and Alexis Korner. From there, he went on to establish his reputation as a great jazz player - one of his most enduring associations was with another great - Stan Tracey – with whom Art played for over a twenty year period.

It is always a pleasure to have world class players visit us from over the Atlantic and its a double pleasure to welcome Walter Smith III and his group as they come over for a rare UK tour.
Walter has performed all over the world participating in numerous national and international festivals as well as famed stages in the U.S. such as Carnegie Hall and the
Kennedy Center.

Little introduction is needed for one of the biggest names on the European jazz scene; it is always a privilege to welcome Gilad to the club. His work over the last 20 years has taken British jazz by storm, whether it be his groundbreaking fusion of jazz and middle-eastern influences in the Orient House Ensemble or his nod back to Charlie Parker with his ‘Gilad with Strings’ project

Winner of the British Jazz Award for Tenor Saxophone 2011, Simon Spillett is recognised as one of the most dynamic, distinctive and hard-swinging saxophonists on the current UK jazz scene, appearing at venues such as Ronnie Scott's club in London and at major jazz festivals from Birmingham to Brecon, recording critically celebrated albums for the Woodville label and broadcasting with his own band on BBC Radio 3.