“This trio brings together three of the most gifted young improvisers on the current scene.” Pete Churchill (Royal Academy of Music) Two album releases, 2 national tours and recipients of 2 awards from Help Musicians, ‘Aspyrian’ are fast gaining a reputation as one of the most ambitious new acts to emerge on the UK jazz scene....
The much-lauded, award-winning and eclectic quintet ARQ, led by bassist and composer Alison Rayner, are widely celebrated from over ten years of extensive UK and European touring across a complete range of jazz clubs, concert halls and international festivals. They regularly sell out London clubs such as Ronnie Scott’s and the Pizza Express Jazz Club,...
The Jake Leg Jug Band brings you the authentic sounds of 1920's and 30's America - jazz, blues, ragtime and gospel. Songs of murder, betrayal, gambling, liquor and redemption. After self-releasing their debut album Cotton Mouth, the band signed to one of the UK's most prestigious Jazz labels, recording three albums as part of the...
Making a welcome return to Calstock Arts, this autumn, are the Mojito trio with special guests. More jazzy than jazz with a wide variety of songs from times past & present. Featuring Liam Harvey (bass) and Dusty Miller (drums) - both former members of the Royal Marine Band Service, and current members of the Dave...
"It's a Jazzy Christmas!" After a gap year, Marianne and Peter return with their relaxing rendering of well known Christmas and Jazz standards. Take time out from the Christmas rush to chill and chat. Tea/coffee/cake available & bar. Free entry, donations invited for Calstock Arts.
''This exciting quartet by Bristol-based saxophonist and composer Alex Merritt brings together four distinctive improvisers, and voices on their respective instruments, to interpret original material of Alex’s that draws inspiration from both classical composers such as Maurice Ravel, Olivier Messiaen and Henri Dutilleux as well as a host of contemporary jazz influences. The band will...
Liza & Joe return to the Old Chapel with the first night of their new show - Hooray for Hollywood! Some of the best loved songs of our movie-musical lives. The Wizard of Oz to Wicked, West Side Story to La La Land-and many many more. The Hollywood musical feels like it’s been with us...
Superlocrian are delighted to be performing at Calstock Arts as part of their UK performance series for 2026. This seven-piece acoustic chamber jazz ensemble are one of the UK’s leading ensembles of its kind. Featuring nationally-acclaimed jazz soloists alongside leading orchestral players, Superlocrian’s debut album “Hills & Valleys” received much critical acclaim on its release...
Join us at the Old Chapel to welcome back this year's Jazz Divas! Eight solo singers performing well-known jazz standards in this Gresham House Studios residential show case. Coached by jazz legend Liane Carroll and Helen Porter over a weekend, the performers will showcase their individual styles on Sunday evening at a Gallery Bar Special....
One of the UK’s most exciting guitarists, Remi Harris is joined by double bassist Tom Moore and rhythm guitarist Chris Nesbitt to present an enthralling evening of Gypsy Jazz and Blues. Combining musical virtuosity with passion and flair, this dynamic trio deliver a mesmerising show inspired by Django Reinhardt, Peter Green, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix...
Calstock Arts are delighted to welcome the Lipson Big Band (previously Co-operative Big Band) back for their annual performance. Formed in 2009 with a small group of students and private pupils by Pete Twyman. They are kindly performing as a fund raiser for themselves and Calstock Arts. The Lipson Big Band prides itself on being...
ADRIEN BRANDEIS is a french jazz pianist and composer (Annecy, 1992) graduated from the conservatory of Paris. In 2017, he produced his first album "Euforia", which had great recognition and international success. "Euforia" put Adrien Brandeis, in the spotlight of the Jazz scene, and led him to be awarded the prestigious Letter One Rising Stars...