"What a brilliant club" - Forbes 2025
APPJAG Jazz Venue of the Year 2024
The Verdict is a multi award winning grass roots music venue, the only full time Jazz venue outside of London in the south of England, it has been named as one of the best jazz clubs in the World by Star Insider. Weekly hosting the best in jazz music with Top International acts, playing blues, swing, funk, Latin Jazz and fusion.
THE VERDICT
Tony Kofi’s Standard Time Quartet
Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Tony Kofi leads an outstanding quartet celebrating the enduring legacy of the jazz standard. Joined by Federico De Vittor (piano), Conor Murray (double bass) and Alfonso Vitale (drums), four exceptional musicians come together in a performance rich in artistry, sensitivity, swing and spontaneous musical conversation.
Drawing on compositions by Bobby Timmons, Lou Donaldson, Billy Strayhorn, Stevie Wonder, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, George Adams and other great composers, Standard Time explores music made famous by the masters of jazz while embracing the creativity and freedom at the heart of the music.
From elegant ballads and driving swing to blues-infused grooves and exhilarating improvisation, the quartet brings fresh energy to some of the most cherished repertoire in the jazz canon. Every performance is shaped by the moment, with impeccable musicianship and effortless interplay at its core.
With an unmistakable sense of joy and a deep respect for the tradition, Tony Kofi’s Standard Time Quartet takes audiences on a journey through bebop, hard bop and beyond—celebrating timeless compositions while creating something entirely new in the moment.
A powerful celebration of great music, inspired improvisation and the enduring spirit of jazz, this is an unforgettable evening with one of today’s most compelling saxophonists.
Celloman
The Jazz Sessions
Three cellos, boundless grooves, and music without borders.
Ivan Hussey - Cello
Jocasta Mudge - Cello
Francesca Ter-Berg - Cello
Cellist and composer Ivan Hussey presents The Jazz Sessions, the 10th album released under his acclaimed Celloman project.
Joined by two fellow cellists, Ivan explores the warmth, depth and versatility of three cellos through a collection of original jazz compositions. From the cheeky Tango Through to the Grappelli-esque A Touch Tipsy and the beautifully melodic Dark Wine, the trio create an intimate and distinctive sound that has been described by All About Jazz as “a fine reminder of the emotional power of the cello.”
The second half journeys through reimagined material from previous Celloman albums, with new arrangements for cello trio blending North African grooves, Flamenco melodies, chilled-out textures and haunting melodies. As the Evening Standard observed, Celloman’s music “blend[s] jazz, world and classical musics in a strikingly natural way.”
Since 2001, Celloman has released 10 albums as both an electric band and acoustic ensemble, performing worldwide across the UK, Serbia, Spain, Holland, France and Zanzibar, as well as appearing at major festivals including Glastonbury, WOMAD, Beautiful Days and Beyond Cello.
Ivan Hussey is also one of the UK’s most versatile cellists, having performed on more than 300 albums with artists including Soul II Soul, Incognito, Mick Jagger, Jay-Z, Natacha Atlas, Lee “Scratch” Perry and Take That. His touring credits include Duran Duran, Snow Patrol, Liam Gallagher, The Lighthouse Family, Gabrielle, Smoke City, Classic Ibiza and the Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra.
An extraordinary meeting of jazz, world music, classical textures and the unique voice of the cello.
