Live Jazz at The Big Bang
On Tuesday evenings, at 8pm, the Big Bang provides some of the best Jazz, Soul and Blues in Oxford, helping promote local musicians and local food and drink. We provide a unique, candle lit, intimate setting for a wonderful evening of entertainment.
Main meal and Jazz costs £15.00 per person.** |
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What's On?
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 Tuesday, 22 July
Sophie Garner Trio
Sophie is back by popular demand. A hit at jazz festivals up and down the UK this year, and with several excellent recordings to her name, we welcome back Sophie’s brilliant trio featuring the ultra tight pairing of Jez Cook on guitar and Paul Jefferies on double bass. www.sophiegarner.com
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 Tuesday, 29 July
3bpm – Jazz Trio
Martin Pickett (keys), Paul Jefferies (bass) Ben Twyford (drums).
Great modern jazz from Oxfordshire based trio ‘3bpm’. This trio is a harmonic and rhythmic delight, performing a mix of delightful standards and intriguing originals. www.myspace.com/threebpm
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 Tuesday, 05 August
Tim Wilson Trio
Tim Wilson (sax & flute), Martin Pickett (keys) & Paul Jefferies (bass).
Tim studied flute and sax at London’s Trinity College and is now a player of sublime skill. His tone and delivery are up there with the best and his soloing mixes technical prowess with a true sense of spontaneity.
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 Tuesday, 12 August
Dave Priseman Trio
Dave Priseman (trumpet), Martin Pickett (keys) & Paul Jefferies (bass).
A huge welcome back to a great trumpet and flugel horn player. Dave is much in demand by the cream of jazz society including Mark Lockheart, Imelda May, Tippet Tapestry Orchestra, Georgie fame and the Michael Garrick Jazz Orchestra.
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 Tuesday, 19 August
Denise Marie Trio
Denise Marie (vcls + gtr), Martin Pickett (keys) & Paul Jefferies (bass).
We’re delighted to welcome US singer and composer Denise Marie to the Big Bang Jazz Club. Denise divides her time between Europe and New Orleans. She has a unique style - “bayou blues, swampy jazz and funky folk” with a world music flavour in the mix. Expect originals and some familiar songs from this superb songstress. www.denisemarie.com
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 Tuesday, 26 August
Frank Hockney Project
Drummer and percussionist Frank has played and recorded with a ‘who’s who’ of jazz and soul artists and recently he finished recording his own CD (Tempus Incognitum) which features a wealth of original material played by Martin Pickett (keys), Tim Wilson (sax) & Paul Jefferies (basses). The band will play material from the CD as well as a choice selection of jazz favourites. www.frankhockney.co.uk
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 Tuesday, 02 September
Nigel Price Trio
Well known for his work with the James Taylor quartet and more recently for two of his own superb recordings, Nigel is much in demand as a performer in his own right and session player for a long list of top ‘jazzers’. We’re looking forward to hearing Nigel’s brilliant blues and jazz based licks played alongside the piano of Martin Picket and bass of Paul Jefferies.
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 Tuesday, 09 September
Abi Strevens Quartet
Returning after a long break, AST are back with more delightful vocal-led jazz from Abi Strevens (vcls), Martin james (keys), Pete Dixon (gtr) & Paul Jefferies (bass). Abi – a gifted musician - has one of the most lyrical voices on the scene and the combination of piano, guitar and double bass give superb rhythmic support to make this a truly delightful band.
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 Tuesday, 16 September
Kelvin Christiane Trio
Also back by popular demand following a packed house and two encores in April, is the ‘virtuosic’ Kelvin Christiane (sax & flute) with pianist Alex Hutton and Paul Jefferies on bass. Expect a concoction of real straight-up hard swinging jazz and delicious ballads from this agile jazz trio with attitude! www.kcmusic.co.uk
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 Tuesday, 23 September
3bpm
Martin Pickett (keys), Paul Jefferies (bass) Ben Twyford (drums).
Great modern jazz from Oxfordshire based trio ‘3bpm’. This trio is a harmonic and rhythmic delight, performing a mix of delightful standards and intriguing originals. www.myspace.com/threebpm
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 Tuesday, 30 September
Andrea Mann Trio
Soon to record her long awaited album, Andrea returns to play the Big bang Jazz Club. Andrea’s style is relaxed, cool and downright ‘jazz’ with great Latin rhythms, a superb delivery and a set list of brilliant variety. Andrea’s interaction with her audiences is legendary – come and enjoy one of London’s really delightful jazz singers, supported by Martin Pickett (piano) & Paul Jefferies (bass). |
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Find out more about the musicians who play at The Big Bang
All performances arranged by PJ Music
For further information about artists or performances or bookings for these artists, contact Paul or visit his website.
** Jazz Night Charging Policy:
Jazz nights at the Big Bang are intended to bring opportunities to local musicians and our ticket price covers the cost of a standard main meal and the cost of paying musicians and investment in improving facilities.
Tickets for Jazz nights can be purchased on the night, although we urge advanced booking (use the form at the top of the page) and payment to ensure that you are able to get in to hear the music of your choice.
Subject to seat availability, we will admit non-diners, but a ticket charge of £10.00 will be levied in all cases and at least one drink must be purchased by holders of these tickets. |
