Shrewsbury Jazz Network announce programme for January, February and March 2026.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Shrewsbury Jazz Network has announced its programme for the first three months of 2026. Events take place at The Hive Music & Media Centre, Shrewsbury. Fully detailed schedule attached.
PROGRAMME – January to March 2026
* Saturdays at 7pm. Performance area opens 6:30pm.
Bryan Corbett’s Instrumental Groove Unit
Jan 10 £25/£12 U22
Renowned Birmingham based trumpeter and flugelhorn player Bryan Corbett presents his new instrumental Groove Unit featuring, Paul Deats (Fender Rhodes & keyboards), Luke Harris (drums) and Wayne Matthews (basses).
This exciting new project introduces original material and a repertoire with emphasis on the ‘pocket’ of groove and freedom of improvisation.
“The Bomb” .....Courtney Pine
Alicia Gardener-Trejo Quartet
Feb 7 £25/£12 U22
As part of a tour showcasing her debut album ‘Home/Lands’ Alicia Gardner-Trejo (baritone sax, flute, bass flute) brings her exciting quartet to SJN at the Hive. Featuring the individual voices of Andrew Woodhead (piano), Brodie Laird-Jarvie (double bass) and Jonathan Silk (drums) their music plays with the sonic possibilities of low woodwinds & double bass, with fresh ideas of melody & bassline responsibilities. With strong influences from the world of jazz and folk, ‘Home/Lands’ features intricately crafted melodies and strong improvisations.
‘A very engaging piece with attractive melodies and strong solos.’ Tony Dudley Evans
* Please note that this gig will be presented as a single set performance starting at 8.00 and ending around 9.30.
Mark Lockheart Shapeshifter Trio
Mar 14 £25/£12 U22
Shapeshifter is a new trio featuring three very special creative voices of the UK jazz scene: Mark Lockheart (saxes, bass clarinet & electronics), Huw V Williams (bass) &
Jay Davis (drums & percussion). The star- studded musical CV of these musicians is far too extensive to list here. Creating a unique sonic experience, the trio shifts moment to moment, gracefully and spontaneously stitching together sound landscapes and grooves. The three members share the writing credits alongside a few carefully chosen works by Bill Frisell, Joe Henderson and Paul Motian.
The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
https://events.hiveonline.org.uk/
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01743 234970