Jazz in the House 2024: Kate Williams Quartet
Kate Williams and her quartet join us at Lauderdale House this spring for an evening of tunes by Emily Remler and Bill Evans, as well as originals.
Pianist/composer Kate Williams has gained a reputation as both a distinctive writer and performer. She has released several CDs, each one to critical acclaim, including Made Up and Atlas And Vulcana (with her septet) and Smoke And Mirrors (with tenor saxophonist, the late Bobby Wellins). In 2016 she formed Four Plus Three, an ensemble featuring her trio with string quartet. The following year, they performed at the 606 with special guest John Williams (Kate’s father) on guitar. John also features on Kate’s album with vocalist Georgia Mancio: Finding Home: Kate Williams’ Four Plus Three Meets Georgia Mancio. It won album of the year at the 2020 Parliamentary Jazz Awards.
Performers
Kate Williams – piano
Mike Outram – guitar
Dave Whitford – double bass
David Ingamells – drums
Tickets
Standard £15.50
Unwaged Concession £12.50
(This concession applies to guests with disabilities and those not in work. There are no senior concessions for Jazz in the House)
Under 35s Concession £8
(Limited Numbers)
Times
Doors Open: 7:30pm
Concert Start Time: 8pm
Tickets can be purchased here.
Jazz on the Tea Lawn: Carol Grimes and Friends
Carol Grimes is back! Join us on the Tea Lawn for a very special edition of Jazz in the House…
Carol Grimes is a British singer, songwriter, poet and author, a towering presence in the UK music scene; from busking in the streets as a teenager, singing blues and Jazz, to touring internationally with the contemporary classical group The Shout and her two of her solo albums in Nashville and Memphis it is safe to say Carol is a truly genre-busting artist. Having turned to jazz and blues, her music embraces drama, love – music for night people.
Programmed by Blow the Fuse, who also feature on guitar (Deirdre Cartwright) and bass (Alison Rayner)!
Performers
Carol Grimes – Vocals
Steve Lodder – Piano
Deirdre Cartwright – Guitar
Alison Rayner – Bass
Winston Clifford – Drums
Booking information
This performance will take place on the Tea Lawn at the back of Lauderdale House.
If you would like to sit together, please book together, as this allows us to assign each booking a socially distanced space.
Chairs will not be provided so please bring either a picnic blanket or a chair to make yourself comfortable. Audience members with chairs will be seated behind those on the ground to make sure that everyone has a good view. If you are booking as a group, the whole group will need to be on chairs or on blankets, rather than a mixture of the two.
We have a limited number of picnic tables and benches available as group tickets – book these early to avoid disappointment.
If you have a disability or any special requirements please get in touch with us so that we can best accommodate you.
Weather
The performance will continue regardless of the weather unless unsafe. Please plan for all eventualities and remember to bring a waterproof layer and a warm jumper. We prefer waterproofs to umbrellas because umbrellas can obstruct views. Don’t forget that if you are on a blanket the ground may be wet so make sure you have a blanket with a waterproof side or bring a plastic sheet. There are no refunds for shows cancelled due to the weather.
Food and Drink
The cafe/bar will be open selling light snacks and drinks before the performance starts and during the interval.
You are also welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy on the Tea Lawn as you watch the performance.
Tickets:
Tea Lawn £15.50per person
Unwaged Concession £12.50 (This concession applies to guests with disabilities and those not in work. There are no Senior concessions for Jazz in the House)
Under 35s Concession £8 (Limited numbers!)
Bench (group of 4) £62
Picnic Table (group of 6) £93
Times:
Doors open: 7pm
Concert start: 8pm
Tickets can be purchased here.
Jazz in the House 2024: Clark Tracey Quintet
Clark Tracey, a well-established jazz master, recognised as a most inventive jazz drummer, composer, educator and bandleader, having appeared over forty years in the company of some of the world’s jazz greats, presents his new quintet, providing a platform for our most outstanding young musicians.
The Quintet have recently released their debut CD, “Introducing Emily Masser”, on Clark’s label Stray Horn Records, followed by a national tour in April and May of 20 dates, with the band heading to Lauderdale House on the 16th.
Programmed by Blow the Fuse.
Performers
Clark Tracey – Drums
A Five-Time Winner of “Best Drummer” in the British Jazz Awards, Clark Tracey has built a reputation since the early ‘80s as a talent spotter of future stars of the British jazz scene; Guy Barker, Alex Ridout, Daniel Casimir, Zoe Rahman and Mark Armstrong, to name just a few. Clark was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for services to music and the promotion of jazz.
Alex Clarke – Saxophones
Alex Clarke on alto and tenor saxophones is aged 23 and won the Rising Star in the British Jazz Awards in 2019 and was a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician in 2020. She was also a nominee in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards in 2021 and 2022. In 2022 she successfully released her debut CD “Only A Year” with Dave Newton, Dave Green and Clark.
Emily Masser – Vocals
Emily Masser is an astonishing vocalist, still 20 years of age and attending the Guildhall School of Music. Her vocalese has already impressed hardened jazz vocalists, including Claire Martin and Liane Carroll who have both endorsed Emily and shared their stage with her. Daughter of saxophonist Dean Masser, her years belie her considerable talent, which began at Chetham’s School of Music.
Graham Harvey – Piano
Graham Harvey on piano is one of our most experienced pianists, having studied at Berkley College in Boston, becoming MD of Incognito, currently Stacey Kent’s pianist and is now much sought after as a freelancer playing with major stars including Dave O’Higgins, Alan Barnes and Mark Nightingale.
James Owston – Double Bass
James Owston on double bass is 27, a graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and a runner up in the BBC Young Jazz Musician Finals a few years ago. In our opinion, he is the most technically gifted and competent hard swinging upright bassists in this country, as attested to by the variety of musicians he currently works with.
Tickets
Standard £15.50
Unwaged Concession £12.50
(This concession applies to guests with disabilities and those not in work. There are no senior concessions for Jazz in the House)
Under 35s Concession £8
(Limited Numbers)
Times
Doors Open: 7:30pm
Concert Start Time: 8pm
Tickets can be purchased here.
Jazz in the House 2024: Jim Mullen Organ Trio
Scottish jazz guitarist Jim Mullen brings his distinctive style to Lauderdale House!
Multi award-winning guitarist Jim Mullen has toured and recorded with many US and UK artists including Gene Harris, Mose Allison, Georgie Fame, Terry Callier, Brian Auger, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Witherspoon, Teddy Edwards, Frank Wes, Johnny Griffin, Claire Martin, Robert Palmer, Van Morrison.
Throughout the late 70’s and 80’s Jim co-lead the much loved British Morrissey Mullen band, with the great UK tenor saxophonist Dick Morrissey. Following this Jim toured and recorded in various UK quartet formats, notably the his Reunion quartet with Gareth Williams, Gary Husband and Mick Hutton, “String Theory”. In 2019 Jim recorded his “Volunteers” album featuring many of his own tunes and a great 9 piece band lineup, featuring the cream of British jazz musicians. For this gig, Jim will be performing with his organ trio, featuring Mike Gorman on organ and Tristan Mailliot on drums. Jim has recorded many albums as organ trio with Diving Duck Label “Gig bag”, “Make Believe”, “Smokescreen”, “Catch my Drift”.
Programmed by Blow the Fuse.
Performers
Jim Mullen – Guitar
Mike Gorman – Organ
Tristan Mailliot – Drums
Tickets
Standard £15.50
Unwaged Concession £12.50
(This concession applies to guests with disabilities and those not in work. There are no senior concessions for Jazz in the House)
Under 35s Concession £8
(Limited Numbers)
Times
Doors Open: 7:30pm
Concert Start Time: 8pm
Tickets can be purchased here.
Jazz in the House 2024: Elaine Delmar
Elaine Delmar is joined by Barry Green and Simon Thorpe for a night of classics at Lauderdale House.
Award winning Elaine Delmar has the enviable reputation as one of Britain’s finest jazz singers. She continues to set the standard for sophisticated rich-toned interpretations of the great standard composers such Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, George & Ira, George Gershwin Irving Berlin, Michel Legrand and Stephen Sondheim. Few understand and express the repertoire with such dynamic simplicity.
She will be accompanied by two of the great names of British jazz, Barry Green on piano and Simon Thorpe on double bass.
Programmed by Blow the Fuse.
Performers
Elaine Delmar – Vocals
Barry Green – Piano
Simon Thorpe – Bass
Tickets
Standard £15.50
Unwaged Concession £12.50
(This concession applies to guests with disabilities and those not in work. There are no senior concessions for Jazz in the House)
Under 35s Concession £8
(Limited Numbers)
Times
Doors Open: 7:30pm
Concert Start Time: 8pm
Tickets can be purchased here.