Jazz & Dinner at Broomhill

Enjoy a relaxing and intimate evening eating and absorbing the vibes of one of Britain's best jazz performances.

Set in the enlightening atmosphere of the Broomhill Contemporary Art Gallery with a Mediterranean Tapas buffet from the Broomhill kitchen the ambience is definitely appealing. These events are often sold out well before the event although it's always worth a try for a late cancellation. Booking is essential.

Tickets are limited to ensure that the social and musical ambience is at its best.

Please note that Jazz concerts will be moving to Wednesdays.

Doors open at 19:30, performance begins at 20:00. Please note we do not accept credit cards. Reservations are essential - email here...

Each performance - £15.00 per ticket including Mediterranean Tapas buffet.

Jazz Break

Why not stay at Broomhill for a romantic Jazz Break, you won’t have to worry about driving home. Wake up to a Broomhill breakfast and take a relaxing stroll round our Sculpture Garden. Jazz Break for Two: 2 night stay with lunch, Jazz concert and Mediterranean buffet including free entry to Sculpture Park. £205.00.

Concert Programme

2008 Dates

Killer Shrimp

Wed 10th Sep 08 • 20:00

Hip/Hop, Drum n Bass, Funk and Latin grooves rub shoulders with Straight Ahead Swing, free wheeling Improvisation, and textures.

In April 2007 they were nominated for two awards including Best CD in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards winning Best Jazz Ensemble 2007. Jazzwise Magazine included the album in its Best releases of 2006 list.

Ed Jones (Soprano/Tenor Saxophones/Bass Clarinet/Composer)
Damon Brown (Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Vocals/Composer)
Ben Hazleton (Double Bass)
Troy Miller (Drums)

“An unpretentious gem. Two of the most fluent and forceful players in Europe Trumpeter Damon Brown and saxophonist Ed Jones excel themselves in this impressive new Quartet” - Jack Masserick, Evening Standard

“Telling tunes, coolly crafted harmonies, powerful horn-playing” - John Fordham, The Guardian

Brigitte Beraha Trio

Wed 02 Oct 08 • 20:00

Brigitte Beraha-voice, Joe Auckland-trumpet/fluegelhorn, Ivo Neame-piano

Melodic Contemporary Jazz with World and Latin Flavours.

“Divinely sung solos from Brigitte Beraha...” - The Guardian

“The sound of Norma Winstone, the groove of Flora Purim, the swing of Annie Ross and a dash of Anita O'Day in the phrasing...” - Lee Gibson

Tommaso Starace

Wed 05 Nov 08 • 20:00

Tommaso Starace new quartet was put together with the idea of combining musicians that displayed different styles and that together would bring a distinctive, fresh and exciting sound to the music performed.

“Starace’s melodious originals offer good blowing potential for alto and soprano solos delivered in a cleanly articulated post-bop style reminishent of Phil Woods... The quintet’s collective sound is distinctive.”

“Whether or not you care for the pictures, this is a group to watch.” - Jazzwise - April 2006