Kyle Eastwood Band - two night residency at Palladino’s Jazz and Blues Bar, Whitchurch, Cardiff - July 8th and 9th 2026.

Monday, June 15, 2026

Palladino’s Jazz and Blues Bar will present a two night residency the Kyle Eastwood Band, hosting some of their first UK performances since 2024. Press release attached.

We have received the following press release;

Palladino’s Jazz Bar
Presents:
The Kyle Eastwood Quintet
8th & 9th July 2026

Palladino’s Jazz and Blues Bar
73 Merthyr Road
Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1DD
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-kyle-eastwood-quintet-tickets-1986761393811

Palladino’s Jazz and Blues Bar is proud to present the Kyle Eastwood Band, hosting one of their first UK performances since 2024. Kyle is Clint’s son, but first and foremost a talented jazz bass player and composer of music for movies, among which GranTorino, Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, Letters from Iwo Jima and Invictus. He is the author of nine albums, the last of which, Eastwood Symphonic, is a symphonic spin-off on Clint’s cult movie themes.

Having only been open for around a year, Palladino’s Jazz Bar has been building a strong reputation as the best location to experience live jazz in Cardiff. The carefully curated series of concerts are enhanced by a top of the range sound system and backline production, with a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere that perfectly compliments the music. Venue boss (and drummer) Marc Palladino’s brother is the Grammy award winning songwriter, producer and bassist Pino Palladino, widely known for his work with artists including D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Eric Clapton, Who, Nine Inch Nails, Questlove, John Mayer, Paul Simon, Jeff Beck, Herbie Hancock and Adele, John Legend, Ed Sheeran, amongst numerous others, as well as his own celebrated recordings.

The fact that the venue is run by a musician means that everything is kept to the highest standard. With many memorable performances having already taken place, Palladino’s Jazz Bar is going from strength to strength. Kyle Eastwood’s series of performances at Palladino’s will be the band’s first UK concerts in years - their booking clearly demonstrate the calibre of musicians that Palladino’s are able to recruit.

Family-run business Pizzeria Villaggio (on the ground floor below the jazz bar) has been a firm favourite on the Cardiff culinary scene for generations. Don’t miss this chance to experience the full venue in action!

2 x sets per night, each set 75 minutes.

The Kyle Eastwood Band Are:

Quentin Collins:
Trumpeter Quentin Collins is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading jazz and commercial players, with a career spanning over two decades. He has performed and recorded with an extraordinary range of artists including Prince, Alicia Keys, Mark Ronson, Gregory Porter and Basement Jaxx, with whom he toured internationally. His debut album If Not Now, Then When? was named Jazz Album of the Year, while his 2019 release Road Warriorreceived widespread acclaim, including five stars from BBC Music Magazine. A long-standing member of the Kyle Eastwood Band since 2011, Collins has featured prominently as a performer, composer and arranger on multiple albums and global tours. He co-leads QCBA with Brandon Allen and is also the co-founder and Artistic Director of Ubuntu Music, where he has produced and supported emerging jazz talent. Alongside his performing career, Collins is an experienced educator, having taught internationally and mentored students at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

Chris Higginbottom:
A core member of the Kyle Eastwood Band for over a decade, Chris Higginbottom is one of the UK’s most in-demand drummers. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, he is also a member of the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars and has released two albums under his own name. Now based in London, Chris previously spent eight years in New York, performing with leading jazz artists including Mark Murphy and Seamus Blake. He can also be heard on recent releases by Van Morrison.

Brandon Allen:
Originally from Perth, Western Australia, saxophonist Brandon Allen relocated to London in 2000 and has since established himself as a major presence on the UK jazz scene. He has performed across a wide range of genres with high-profile artists including Eric Clapton, Paloma Faith, Beverley Knight, Jools Holland and Neil Diamond. He co-leads OMAR + QCBA alongside UK soul artist Omar Lyefook, touring internationally, and leads several of his own projects including the Brandon Allen Quartet and Groove Band. In addition to performing, he is a Jazz Professor at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Widely acclaimed by critics, Allen is regarded as one of the most exciting tenor saxophonists in Britain today.

Andrew McCormack:
Pianist and composer Andrew McCormack has built a wide-ranging international career, performing at major venues and festivals worldwide. His debut album Telescope (2005) earned him the BBC Jazz Award for Rising Star, and he has since released a series of critically acclaimed recordings including Live in London and First Light. His 2022 release Terra Firma, featuring a new trio, received widespread praise and led to extensive touring across the UK and Europe, including sold-out performances at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and Duc des Lombards McCormack also collaborates closely with saxophonist Jason Yarde, with whom he has toured internationally. Beyond performance, he has composed for ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra and worked as an orchestrator on films by Clint Eastwood, including Flags of Our Fathers and Changeling. A long-time collaborator with the Kyle Eastwood Band, McCormack is also an acclaimed solo artist, known for his expressive improvisation and compositional depth.