WHAT’S ON
18TH SEPT - empirical at the nutshell
Join the multi award-winning UK jazz ensemble Empirical for a performance of their album Wonder is the Beginning, released on Whirlwind Recordings in 2024.
The performance will feature Nathaniel Facey (alto sax), Tom Farmer (double bass), Shaney Forbes (drums) and Jonny Mansfield (vibraphone) .
'Empirical is still a reliable touchstone of contemporary British jazz at its most sophisticated.' - Jazzwise
‘Empirical, around for an astonishing 15 years already, are one of the great British contributions to European jazz.’ - Downbeat
19th sept - Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club: The Ronnie Scott's Story at theatre royal winchester
Direct from London's world-famous jazz club and combining world class live jazz, narration and rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott's All Stars return to Winchester with a brand-new programme of music celebrating The Ronnie Scott's Story.
‘Outstanding players. For poise, balance and swing they’re a joy to listen to’ - The Observer
‘Full-on brilliance’ - The Guardian
20TH SEPT - SEAN BERTRAM AT THE ARC
Award-winning Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist Sean Bertram and his band celebrate the release of his brand new album Everything Again at The Arc.
‘…an awareness that respects the seduction of chord progressions, and the marriage of melody to harmony to rhythm’ - Rik Emmett of Triumph
21st SEPT - sunday sessions x wjf at the nutshell
A jazz experience designed for the next generation. Live music made for young people aged 12+ who want to be a part of Winchester's cultural scene.
Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in live music and conversation at Sunday Sessions x WJF. Hosted by award-winning saxophonist Alex Western-King, this new event blends performance with an open workshop, giving you first-hand insight into all things Jazz.
Be part of an open workshop with some of the UK’s renowned jazz musicians, ask questions, watch live performance and maybe even try a few ideas yourself. Whether you’re a budding musician, curious about a career in music, or simply love discovering new sounds, come with friends or family and be inspired.