Newhampton Arts Centre will be hosting a series of spectacular jazz concerts this autumn, showcasing some of the finest talents in the jazz world.

Kicking off the season on Wednesday 8 November is the ground-breaking drummer, composer, and educator, Ari Hoenig. Celebrated for his significant influence in both the jazz and drumming world, Ari, in celebration of his new collaborative album ‘Enchanted’, will be joined by Tom Ollendorff on guitar and Viktor Nyborg on double bass.

The season continues on Friday 17 November with the multi award-winning Alison Rayner Quintet (ARQ). Led by the talented bassist and composer Alison Rayner, ARQ is known for their richly nuanced compositions and folk-infused melodies. With accolades such as the Ivor Novello Composer Award in 2019, the quintet is set to preview material from their eagerly anticipated album, ‘All Will Be Well’.

As winter sets in, Thursday 21 December promises a festive treat with two of the UK’s jazz luminaries, saxophonist Tim Garland and pianist Jason Rebello. Their combined legacy, from Tim's association with the iconic US pianist Chick Corea to Jason's collaborations with legends like Wayne Shorter and Branford Marsalis, ensures a performance filled with virtuosic eclecticism and soulful lyricism. Audiences can look forward to selections from their duet album 'Life To Life', including soul-stirring interpretations of classics like 'Moon River'.

Trevelyan Wright, CEO of Newhampton Arts Centre, shared, “Following our past successful jazz seasons, this year's line-up is particularly exciting. We're eager to offer our audiences a seamless journey through jazz, showcasing some of the finest talents in the genre.”

Booking your tickets in advance is highly recommended and are available at newhamptonarts.co.uk.