Oct 20th 2026

Martin Pyne trio

Small Blue is a new band using the classic jazz piano trio line up. It features David Beebee on piano, Marianne Windham on bass, and Martin on drums. A debut album by the trio released in February 2024, quickly receiving radio play on JazzFM and other stations, as well as garnering some glowing reviews. The repertoire features many of Martin’s compositions, and the sound is intimate and atmospheric.

Reviews have drawn comparisons with Bill Evans groups and suggested that many of the tunes have “an air of Ellingtonia”. (Jazz Views ). “Subtle and elegant tunes crisply delivered” (Marlbank)

Nov 10th 2026

Monkin’ Around Quartet feat. Martin Shaw 

Monkin’ Around is, at its heart, a trio of drums, bass and sax from all around the globe. Luke Fowler (from Australia) on bass, Billy Pod (from Greece) on drums, and Dave O’Higgins (of English-Irish-Mexican extraction) on sax and Martin Shaw – Trumpet.

Dec 1st 2026

Alan Barnes (and friends)

details to be confirmed – just look at Alan’s Wikipedia page if you don’t know him: charming, skillful and engaging!