Jazznights presents the best in modern jazz at:

The Function Suite, The Cherry Tree, Knowl Green, Belchamp St Paul, Suffolk, CO10 7BY.

Tel: 01787 237263       Adm £8.         Doors 7.30pm.       Music 8.00-10.30pm.

Reserve your table seating on 01787 237653 or email.  Pay on the night.

Food available and can be served before or during the performance.

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Sunday 9th June - SIMON SPILLETT (sax)

Originally influenced by the great Tubby Hayes, Simon has since forged an original style which adds a contemporary touch to the grand tradition of modern jazz saxophone. A winner of the Britich Jazz Award for Tenor Saxophone in 2011 he had already won Rising Star in the BBC Jazz Awards for 2007 and his CD "Sienna Red" won the Jazz CD award in 2009.

Sunday 23rd June - NICOLAS MEIER (gtr)

This superb guitarist won the Grand Prize of the Jury and the Jazz Guitar Prize at the Jazz a Juan Revelations 2006 and after a few years in Boston, USA Nicolas now lives in the UK where he leads his own band. "Meier opts for an attractive acoustic tone somewhere between a lute, an oud and Django Reinhardt's guitar". John Fordham - the Guardian.

Thursday 4th July - JAZZNIGHTS @ THE BURES FESTIVAL

Jazznights presents a special jazz evening taking the form of a "Cherry Tree" presentation as part of the Bures Festival. Larraine Odell & the Jazznights Trio will get things moving in the time-honoured fashion followed by a set from the Simon Hurley Quartet. The amazing saxophonist Snake Davis will headline the evening with the Jazznights Trio. See http://www.buresmusicfestival.org/boxoffice.html for £10 tickets.

Sunday 21st July - CARLOS LOPEZ-REAL (sax)

After Oxford University and the Guildhall School of Music, Carlos then studied with David Liebman in New York. For the past 7 years he has been professor of contemporary jazz and rhythm studies at the Guildhall and has led workshops up and down the country. "Carlos plays with a sound that comes from his soul". Dave Liebman.

Sunday 4th Aug - THE CHERRY TREE JAZZ FESTIVAL

The fabulous TINA MAY headlines the evening session which runs from 7pm until 10.30pm. Adm £12.

The brilliant multi-saxophonist DEREK NASH headlines the afternoon session running from 2pm to 6pm. Adm £12.

All day admission only £20.  Food available throughout.

Advance reservation on 01787 237653 or email info@jazz-nights.com.

Sunday 18th Aug - NICK PAGE (gtr)

"Nick Page is without doubt the most underrated Jazz Guitarist in the UK. An undiscovered gem of the British Jazz scene.He is extremely talented,versatile and inspirational. I love working with Nick". Alan Skidmore. "Nick Page is amazing - every note is perfect". Gilad Atzmon. "He's World Class". Just Jazz Guitar - New York. "Kessel and Burrell would have relished his inventive lines". Jazzwise.

Sunday 1st Sept - ROGER BEAUJOLAIS (vbs)

Probably the most well-known and popular of the UK's jazz vibraphone players, Roger has established himself as a leader of his own bands, a sideman in many top UK groups and as a contributor to many bands associated with the Acid Jazz movement. Echos of all the great vibes players from Lionel Hampton through Milt Jackson to Gary Burton and beyond.

Sunday 15th Sept - LAURA ZAKIAN (voc)

"Songs For Modern Lovers" is Laura's new project. While the repertoire is broad, it is still rooted in the best of jazz and inspired by the iconic Frank Sinatra album "Songs for Swinging Lovers". "Laura Zakian sings in intimate, measured tones and puts across each song she tackles with warmth and conviction". Jazz Journal.

Sunday 29th Sept - SUE RICHARDSON (trp & voc)

This superb trumpet player and vocalist will feature tracks from her Tribute To Chet Baker CD "Too Cool" as recently presented at Ronnie Scott's Club and in concert throughout the UK. "Excellent technique and a remarkable command of a variety of styles. She sings with a musician's phrasing" The Observer. "It's a very good CD and she has a new fan" Michael Parkinson.

Sunday 13th Oct - TBC

Sunday 27th Oct - BEN COX (voc)

As a result of a high recommendation from Emily Dankworth the young jazz singer Ben Cox makes his debut at Jazznights. He is currently studying jazz voice at the Guildhall and along with Emily he is a member of the amazing six part close-harmony A Cappella group 'Vive'. Male UK jazz singers have been few and far between until recently - that's about to change!

Sunday 24th Nov - ALAN SKIDMORE (sax)

"After three decades of liaisons with legends such as Herbie Hancock and Georgie Fame, Skidmore only really needs his smouldering saxophone to get us drooling". James Griffiths, The Guardian. "Of all the tenor players who have chosen to work within the Coltrane legacy, he is perhaps the most convincing". Brian Case, Melody Maker.

Sunday 19th Jan - ZOE GILBY (voc)

Zoë Gilby is a UK jazz vocalist and songwriter who has been making a real impression on the jazz scene today with influences that include Carmen McRae, Nancy Wilson, Sheila Jordan and Roberta Gambarini. "An impressive performance from a sophisticated young singer. Her voice has real character. Powerfully sultry and expertly handled” Jazz Journal International.

The Function Suite,
The Cherry Tree, Knowl Green,
Belchamp St Paul,
Suffolk, CO10 7BY
Tel: 01787 237263