Listen to interview on Radio Cornwall 1440 on 5th May 2023!! The Oxley-Meier Guitar Project was established ten years ago, following these two guitarist's tenure in the unique quartet, 'Eclectica!' In that decade, they have recorded 7 albums together, ranging from duet to quintet formats and have performed literally hundreds of concerts together throughout the UK […]
Having played together on a number of dates in Europe, including at the prestigious Molde Jazz Festival, this will be the Trio’s first ever UK tour – definitely not to be missed! Bassist and singer Ellen Andrea Wang has been a powerful force in Jazz and beyond, distinguishing herself as a truly inventive artist that […]
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Calstock’s Big Jazz Choir, led by Helen Porter, this concert brings you many of the highlights of BJC performances during the last decade. Songs from projects such as Vintage Love Songs, Songs From A Small Train, Bee and White Book of Winter will feature, as well as some much-loved jazz […]
Superlocrian are recognised as one of the UK's finest emerging crossover chamber jazz ensembles. Calstock Arts are thrilled they are fitting us in around their performances at the Budleigh Music Festival. Blurring the lines of genre categorisation, this small wind ensemble performs on trumpets, flugelhorns, saxophones, flutes, trombones and tuba, and showcases brand new arrangements […]
Plymouth based jazz & soul singer Louise Parker, joined by her band, Neil Burns (guitar), Jem Fatna (drums) and Pasquale Votino (bass) return to the Old Chapel this autumn. Louise Parker Louise started singing late, but soon found out she had a feel for jazz. Her father had an extensive record collection, many Blue Note […]
As part of a UK-wide tour, we welcome back Dave Manington’s Riff Raff who last played here in 2018. Bassist and composer Dave Manington is one of the mainstays of the London contemporary music scene. He has played with many of the pre-eminent jazz musicians in the UK and Europe and with various ensembles […]
Join "Just Friends" on the "Eve" of Christmas Eve for an informal afternoon of well known Christmas and Jazz standards - the last gig of the year! Relax and chill out before Christmas "takes off!"
Formed in 2022, Jazz Shed is a 4-piece band based in the Looe area of Cornwall. They play a wide range of Jazz standards and lively Latin rhythms, adding some of their own compositions into the mix – all guaranteed to put a smile on your face and get those toes tapping! They have performed […]
Calstock Arts are delighted to welcome the Co-operative Big Band who are returning to the Old Chapel after an excellent performance last year. Formed in 2009 with a small group of students and private pupils by Pete Twyman. They are kindly performing at as a fund raiser for Calstock Arts. The Cooperative Big Band prides […]
If you have ever watched Jools Holland seeing in the New Year on BBC2, right at the front of the band is Derek Nash on alto sax. He is one of the UK's top players and is joining another in South West, tenor sax star Martin Dale and his Quartet. Derek's long relationship with Martin started […]
Born in South America and raised in Sweden, Annika Skoogh is a highly versatile and celebrated multilingual jazz vocalist with a natural talent, who is based in Exeter and brings a special blend of Scandinavian charm and Latin flavour to her performances. In 2017, Annika recorded her first album, Waters of March with her quartet […]
The Jake Leg Jug Band bring you the authentic sounds of 1920's and 30's America - Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime - and put their own twist on it. Songs of murder, betrayal, gambling, liquor and redemption. After self releasing their debut album, the band signed to one of the UK's top independent Jazz labels, recording […]