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Dave Jones' Big Band Nonet (Part Of The EFG London Jazz Festival)

Dave Jones' Big Band Nonet (Part Of The EFG London Jazz Festival) at Bulls Head, London

Thursday 19 November 2026 at 8:30pm-10:30pm
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About the show

Top bassist Dave Jones leads this classic jazz Nonet with a multi-generational cast showcasing some of the UK's finest jazz musicians including Henry Lowther & Mark Armstrong on trumpet, Barnaby Dickinson on trombone, Tony Woods on alto, Tom Ridout on tenor and Chris Biscoe on baritone sax. The rhythm section comprises of John Turville, piano, Dave on bass and Tristan Mailliot on drums plus special guests percussionist Demi Garcia Sabat and guitarist Mark Ridout. The band concept is based on the classic nonet line up of 'three brass', 'three reeds' and 'three rhythm' and for this special London Jazz Festival concert also features Brigit Beraha on vocals.

The program will explore Dave’s arrangements of standards, classic jazz repertoire and original compositions evoking the energy of big band swing alongside Latin jazz and contemporary European jazz textures. Expect a dynamic evening with gentle and evocative moments through to blistering highs with improvisations of the highest level along with brand new music written this year.

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Dave Jones' Big Band Nonet (Part Of The EFG London Jazz Festival) appearing at this event

Top bassist Dave Jones leads this classic jazz Nonet with a multi-generational cast showcasing some of the UK's finest jazz musicians including Henry Lowther & Mark Armstrong on trumpet, Barnaby Dickinson on trombone, Tony Woods on alto, Tom Ridout on tenor and Chris Biscoe on baritone sax. The rhythm section comprises of John Turville, piano, Dave on bass and Tristan Mailliot on drums plus special guests percussionist Demi Garcia Sabat and guitarist Mark Ridout. The band concept is based on the classic nonet line up of 'three brass', 'three reeds' and 'three rhythm' and for this special London Jazz Festival concert also feaures Brigit Beraha on vocals.

The program will explore Dave’s arrangements of standards, classic jazz repertoire and original compositions evoking the energy of big band swing alongside Latin jazz and contemporary European jazz textures. Expect a dynamic evening with gentle and evocative moments through to blistering highs with improvisations of the highest level along with brand new music written this year.

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  2. Show starts at 8:30pm
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