Dom Franks’ StrayHorn at the Steam and Whistle, Cheltenham

"Franks’ influences are broad...accomplished and highly accessible"

★ ★ ★ ★ Jazzwise Magazine

Dom is “a local sax hero with a national reputation” (The Jazz Mann) and a former winner of the Daily Telegraph Jazz Award.

Dom Franks’ StrayHorn was formed to showcase his harmonically emotive, lyrical, but groove-driven compositions. Dom’s project comes to Steamin’ to celebrate the release of his new album (Duality Pt. 2, out September 2025).

Fuelled by a love of 60s and 70s jazz and Brazilian music, Dom’s highly anticipated latest recording follows his acclaimed 2024 release Duality Pt. 1, that received a 4* review in Jazzwise and picked up airplay on Jazz FM and BBC Radio 3.

Lineup:

Dom Franks - tenor & soprano saxes

Aidan Pope - electric & acoustic guitar

Jules Jackson - bass

Alex Steele - keys

Andrew Brotherton - drums

Reviews

“Local sax hero Franks is a Cheltenham based musician with a national reputation and has been featured on national radio and in the national jazz press. Fluent, authoritative tenor sax soloing and lyrical soprano playing” - The Jazz Mann

"You sound great, man, like Sanborn but on tenor!" - Greg Abate

"Franks’ influences are broad…accomplished and highly accessible" - Jazzwise Magazine review ****

Tickets

Tickets £18 in advance, £20 on the door.

Early bird £16

Students and U18s £10

(ages 16+ , under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

Seating is unreserved. Please be advised that this venue currently has no accessible facilities available.

Timings

Doors open 7pm.

Performance 7.30pm - 9.30pm (including 20min interval).

Steamin' Jazz Club at the Steam and Whistle

Steamin’ is Cheltenham’s newest jazz club, hosted by a collaboration of experienced musicians from across the spectrum of jazz. It aims to offer monthly gigs, taking place at The Steam and Whistle, near Cheltenham Spa railway station.

Where is it?

The Steam and Whistle, 247 Gloucester Rd, Cheltenham GL51 8NW

The club is hosted at the Steam and Whistle, a beautiful Victorian pub opposite Cheltenham spa station (GL51 8NW). The pub has a purpose-built venue space that hosts a variety of music, comedy and creative arts, including Dom Joly’s monthly SpeakeaZy.

Food

The pub has quickly become known for its amazing food. Come early and enjoy quality pizzas and burgers, and stay on for drinks after the gig.

Travel and parking

Situated close to Cheltenham spa railway station, the venue is well served by public transport. The nearest car park is at the station.

Return trains on Wednesdays:

Cheltenham to Stroud run up to 10.15pm.

Cheltenham to Bristol Temple Meads run up to 11pm.

About Dom Franks:

Bandcamp: domfranksstrayhorn.bandcamp.com

Facebook: /domfranksstrayhorn

Instagram: @domfranksstrayhorn