saxophonist Simon Spillett
A welcome return to JATE for this formidable musician
Date and time
Location
The Elephant Inn, Finchley
283 Ballards Lane London N12 8NR United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 2 hours, 15 minutes
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
saxophonist SImon Spillett
Over his twenty-five year career Simon Spillett has worn almost as many hats as it’s possible to wear within jazz; multi-award-winning instrumentalist (BBC Jazz Awards, British Jazz Awards, Jazz Journal's Album of The Year), quartet and big band leader, recording artist, author, historian, record producer, archivist, magazine columnist and latterly blogger.
However, for all these varied skills he identifies most strongly as a powerfully swinging, straight-ahead tenor saxophonist, one capable of taking the audiences who hear him on a roller-coaster ride encompassing everything from energetic bebop to heartfelt balladry.
And it’s in this guise that he’s become a solid fixture on the UK jazz landscape, regularly playing sold-out gigs at major festivals (EFG London Jazz Festival, Brecon, Swanage, Scarborough, Wigan etc.) and world famous club venues (Ronnie Scott’s).
A charismatic performer, gifted with a dry observational wit, he’s never lost sight of the fact that jazz is entertainment as much as self-expression and whether playing, writing or articulately holding forth on his favourite subject – UK jazz history – he’s an infectiously passionate communicator.
with Pete Billington: piano • Neville Malcolm: bass • David Ingamells: drums • Jeremy Shoham: sax
Frequently asked questions
FAQs The Elephant is a small local pub. We have very limited seating capacity, so we seat our audience in order of booking. So the sooner you book, the more likely you are to be able to choose your location (which you can do when you make your online booking).
If you have friends who have booked separately and you'd like to sit together, just drop us a note at info@justeastofjazz.com and we will make that happen.
Your seats are reserved, check out our mouthwatering menus, and staff will take your order at your table. Munch during the gig, which is absolutely fine…or get there early and eat before the music starts at 7. Given that a lot of people order at the same time food can take 20-30 mins to arrive.
There is on-street parking in the roads round the pub. West Finchley underground station (Northern Line) is a short walk away.
Yes, for those who haven't pre-booked there is a collection at the interval. We charge a minimum £11 on the night but we can't guarantee that you'll get in or that there will be seating. So generally it's better to book – and when you do that you help us keep the club running.
If you join our mailing list you'll be reminded of the "early bird" booking cut-off date, which gives you discount for most gigs. There is a lower ticket price for students in full-time education. Students & unwaged can also turn up on the night and pay whatever you like…
Don’t hesitate to leave a message for Rick at Just East of Jazz on 07831 376175 for questions about the gig. For queries about the pub — food, drink, access and so on, call the pub on 020 8343 6110.
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