Next Thursday March 5th outstanding young Finnish guitarist Jonas Metsäkylä is joined by Eddie Gripper - piano, Nick Kacal - bass, Patrick Barrett-Donlon - drums. He’s over from Paris for a few UK shows, so don’t miss!

Next week, Thurs 26th, young master Gideon Tazelaar on tenor sax, is joined by Arnie Somogyi - bass, Andy Hague - trumpet, Jim Blomfield - piano, Ryan Thrupp - drums.

Next Thurs Feb 19th, trombonist Joe Bradford leads his quintet, featuring Greg Sterland - tenor sax, Tom Berge - piano, Chris Jones - bass, Paolo Adamo - drums. www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-be-bop-c...

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Next Thursday Feb 12th club favourite Sam Crockatt returns with his quartet - featuring Sam on saxes, Dale Hambridge - piano, Henrik Jensen - bass, Andy Hague - drums

New CD review ukjazznews.com/the-tomeka-r...

Next Thursday Feb 12th club favourite Sam Crockatt returns with his quartet - featuring Sam on saxes, Dale Hambridge - piano, Henrik Jensen - bass, Andy Hague - drums

Next Thursday Feb 5, the remarkable Superlocrian, featuring (deep breath) Sam Massey - conductor and trumpet/flugelhorn, Jack Banjo Courtney, Hugh Davies - trumpet & flugelhorn, Edward Leaker - saxophones, Jade Gall - saxophones & flutes, Tom Green - trombone, Mike Poyser - tuba

Next Thurs 29 Jan QOW trio - Riley Stone-Lonergan - tenor sax, Eddie Myer - double bass, and the legendary Spike Wells - drums. A great chance to hear this very exciting lot as they tour their new album The Rule of Three. (see UKJazzNews review here ukjazznews.com/qow-trio-the...

First CD review of the year. This fine trio heading for Bristol and the BeBop club Jan 29th ukjazznews.com/qow-trio-the...

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Thursday 22 Jan sees the return of guitar ace Jakub Klimiuk - with Kasper Rietkerk - alto saxophone, Scottie Thompson - piano, Kinzan [aka Harry Pearce] - double bass, Luke McCarthy - drums, as they continue touring to promote their excellent new album :)

first gig of 2026!

our new year list :)

Bristol Jazz Calendar updated for January (Bebop Club resume on Jan 15th!)

end of year blog post from Bristol Jazz Live bristoljazzlive.co.uk/2025/12/29/b...

Bristol Jazz Calendar updated for January (Bebop Club resume on Jan 15th!)

Finishing our 2025 season with a bang next week, Dec 18th, with Andy’s Art Blakey Tribute band The Test Messengers - Andy Hague - trumpet, Dan Newberry - tenor sax, Raph Clarkson - trombone, Jim Blomfield - piano, Riaan Vosloo - bass, Ryan Thrupp - drums.

Last but one for 2025! Next Thursday Dec 11 - Always popular pianist Jonathan Gee with Will Harris - bass, Andy Hague - drums

Last but one for 2025! Next Thursday Dec 11 - Always popular pianist Jonathan Gee with Will Harris - bass, Andy Hague - drums

Next Thursday, Dec 4th, saxophonist Harry Dowell’s quartet, with Harry on tenor, Felix Yeats-Brown - piano, John Donelly - bass, James Fuke - drums.

Next Thurs, Nov 27th, Bristol’s popular piano trio Yetii return to the club as part of the celebrations for their recently released first studio album - Alex Veitch, piano, Ashley John Long, bass and Alex Goodyear drums.

Next Thurs, Nov 27th, Bristol’s popular piano trio Yetii return to the club as part of the celebrations for their recently released first studio album - Alex Veitch, piano, Ashley John Long, bass and Alex Goodyear drums.

Next Thurs, Nov 20th the excellent two-saxophone Howl Quartet visit us as part of their album launch tour, featuring Dan Smith - alto sax, Harry Brunt - tenor sax, Pete Komor - bass, Matt Parkinson - drums.

Next up at the club, drum master Rob Brian's quartet with Mat Sibley - tenor sax, John-Paul Gard - piano, Paul Jefferies - bass on Thurs 13th.

Next up at the club, drum master Rob Brian's quartet with Mat Sibley - tenor sax, John-Paul Gard - piano, Paul Jefferies - bass on Thurs 13th.

After last week’s briulliant celebration of Andy Hague, something to celebrate next week as well: the arrival of pianist Eddie Gripper’s quartet with Alex Clarke - saxes, Nick Kacal - bass, Ronan Ristord - drums

Bristol jazz calendar updated for November bristoljazzlive.co.uk

Next week - Andy Hague is turning 60, so we present the Sixty-tet! Featuring Andy - trumpet, Luke Annesley - alto sax, Ben Waghorn - tenor sax, Jim Blomfield - piano, Riaan Vosloo - bass, Ryan Thrupp - drums. Will there be surprise guests? Come and see, and help us celebrate.

Next Thursday, Oct 23, catch the new quartet featuring Nick Malcolm on trumpet, Martin Kolarides on guitar, Greg Cordez on bass and Mark Whitlam drums

Next Thursday, Oct 23, catch the new quartet featuring Nick Malcolm on trumpet, Martin Kolarides on guitar, Greg Cordez on bass and Mark Whitlam drums

Next Thurs Oct 16th, US-based sax star Ben Clatworthy makes his annual visit to the club, with Jim Blomfield - piano, Riaan Vosloo - bass, Andy Hague - drums

Next Thurs Oct 16th, US-based sax star Ben Clatworthy makes his annual visit to the club, with Jim Blomfield - piano, Riaan Vosloo - bass, Andy Hague - drums

Jazz calendar site - new blog post... bristoljazzlive.co.uk/2025/10/08/j...

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Next Thurs Oct 9th, Dom Franks' Strayhorn feature Dom on tenor with Matt Hopkins - guitar, Anders Olinder - organ, Andy Tween - drums.

Next Thursday Oct 2, Trinomika explore the great saxophone trio tradition - with Greg Sterland, tenor sax, Pasquale Votino, bass, Paolo Adamo, drums

Next Thursday Oct 2, Trinomika explore the great saxophone trio tradition - with Greg Sterland, tenor sax, Pasquale Votino, bass, Paolo Adamo, drums

Bristol jazz calendar now updated for October bristoljazzlive.co.uk

Next Thursday Sep 25th, Birmingham trumpeter James Borland leads his splendidly youthful quartet with Nick Manz - piano, Ben Love - bass, Kai Chareunsy - drums.

The advertised gig with Brigitte Beraha this Thursday (18th) is cancelled due to illness. In stead we have Kevin Figes leading a quartet with Dale Hambridge, Matthew Read and Andy Hague. Come on down :)

The advertised gig with Brigitte Beraha this Thursday (18th) is cancelled due to illness. In stead we have Kevin Figes leading a quartet with Dale Hambridge, Matthew Read and Andy Hague. Come on down :)

Bristol jazz calendar updated for September bristoljazzlive.co.uk

The new Bebop club programme opens with Andy Hague Quintet on September 11th. Other dates can be found on the new Bristol Jazz Calendar :) www.bristoljazzlive.co.uk

Next week March 13th we have the excellent all-star Outlines sextet led by altoist and composer Dee Byrne, with Nick Malcolm - trumpet, Tom Ward - clarinets, Rebecca Nash - piano, Olie Brice - bass, and Andrew Lisle - drums. A mini big band!

tonight!

tomorrow!

A never-seen-before pairing next week (Thursday 6th, when Jake McMurchie (sax) is joined by the great Huw Warren (piano), along with Henrik Jensen - bass, Andy Hague - drums. This will be a fascinating encounter.