Jazz quartet featuring Kevin Flanagan on sax, Simon Hurley on guitar, Andy Staples on double bass and Elmer van der Hoek on drums.

Kevin left the US for the UK in the early 80’s and worked on the London jazz and pop scene; playing, touring and recording with various rock and pop  artists, as well as  West African High Life and Salsa groups. He shifted primarily to jazz, playing with his own group and the Tommy Chase Quartet at festivals in the UK such as Glastonbury and Edinburgh and in Europe including the North Sea Jazz Festival  and has put out several CD’s. He gained a PhD and became senior lecturer in music composition at the Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.

Simon Hurley is a local guitar virtuoso and teacher who plays in a variety of ensembles including his popular gypsy jazz band the Djangoliers.

Andy Staples is a highly sought after double and electric bass player, educator and composer.

On drums will be local jazz jam organiser Elmer van der Hoek.

The band will play two sets between 7.30-10pm.

Book early to avoid disappointment and please arrive timely as the band plays next to the café's entrance.

Tickets are £12 obtainable via https://good-show.co.uk/events/1846

patch bar will be open with a selection of local beers, lovely wine, soft drinks and light bites. We are asking ticket holders who wish to eat to arrive at 6.30pm, secure your table & get your orders in. There will be three main dishes; Leigh-on-Sea bitter & cheddar Welsh Rarebit, house made Hash Brown Stack & our Chickpea Fries Stack, with starter and dessert options too. If you are not eating please arrive at 7pm; you can however still order food until 8.30pm.

See you there!