Coming up
Coming up at North Devon Jazz Club:
NB Gigs at the North Devon Jazz Club are almost always on Mondays, starting at 8.30 unless otherwise stated. They take place at the Beaver Inn in Appledore. Entrance is free but there's a collection (please don't be mean - it helps pay the band). For more information, see the dedicated NDJC page.
2026:
2 February QOW Trio
QOW TRIO is a unique multi-generational band featuring young firebrand saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan, British Jazz legend Spike Wells on drums, and multi-genre bassist and bandleader Eddie Myer.
The trio initially got together through their mutual love of Sonny Rollins' classic piano-less trios of the 1950s but soon found themselves expanding their repertoire to explore the rich and varied territory laid out by the great tradition of big-toned tenor players over the generations, from Lester Young to Dewey Redman to Seamus Blake and Walter Smith III.
Spike Wells was 22 when the great saxophonist Tubby Hayes chose him as his drummer, and he played with him until his death in 1973. Later, Spike was part of the Ronnie Scott’s house band and backed Stan Getz and Roland Kirk, among many others. Bass player Eddie Myers describes Spike’s playing as ‘so free and fearless. Telepathically responsive, completely musical and … the embodiment of swing.’ Eddie praises the other fellow band member, saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan, as ‘a complete musician, a master technician on his instrument’
To quote All About Jazz ‘The trio keep everything loose and fun, while keeping the quality of their exchanges and energy levels at a high pitch. Their fluency in melding tradition-grounded language with contemporary jazz, together with sparkling spontaneity, keeps the entertainment standard high.’ The Jazzmann says of the band ’The level of interaction between the three musicians involved in this fluid, chordless instrumental line up is exceptional.’
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16 February Sarah Harris Quartet
Singer Sarah Harris will be joined by drummer Ronnie Jones, pianist Will Butterworth and bassist Marcus Vergette to form the Sarah Harris Quartet.
After a successful performing career in Brighton, including being a regular on the Brighton jazz scene, Sarah moved to South Devon and is now making her mark in the south west. Sarah has also worked with nationally-recognised groups such as Urban Voices Collective and The Dap Kings (backing Amy Winehouse and Sharon Jones). She is Influenced by, among others, Jeff Buckley, Etta James,Carmen McRae and Aretha Franklin and she brings a fresh and soulful approach to jazz.
Pianist Will Butterworth has worked with many of the UK’s finest musicians, has played on many albums as a side man and released five albums which have achieved critical acclaim. To quote All About Jazz Butterworth is ‘a musician of flair, intelligence and a huge technical facility.’.
Drummer Ronnie Jones has established a reputation as a highly original, inventive drummer.
As well as his trio and quartet he plays in pianist John Horler’s Celebrating Bill Evans’ Trio which recently played three sold-out shows at Ronnie Scott’s Club.
The fine bass player Marcus Vergette is a stalwart of the south-west jazz scene. He is also a distinguished sculptor, having contributed the Time and Tide bell which is situated on the Churchfield’s slip in Appledore.
19 January Luke Doyle Quartet
2 March Harry Dowell Quartet
16 March TBA
20 April Transatlantic Hot Club
27 April TBA
11 May Chick Corea Project
1 June TBA
15 June TBA
29 June TBA
6 July B.D. Lenz Trio
7 September TBA
21September Derek Nash with Martin Dale Quartet
Further details of the above to follow when available
