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Jazz Venue of the Year 2024. Verdict Jazz is Brighton's only purpose built jazz club, opened in 2012. Fri, Saturday 7pm til Late

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21/04/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This Friday we’re proud to present the Tom Ford Trio

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Tom Ford presents music from his debut full-length album goodbye, forever, released in 2025. Known for his genre-blurring approach and collaborative spirit, Ford’s work brings together improvisation, songwriting and adventurous musicianship in a way that reflects both his deep roots in jazz and his wider musical influences.

goodbye, forever marks a significant creative turning point for Ford. Conceived as a personal and artistic rebirth, the album represents a move away from the sounds and ideas that previously defined his work, embracing instead a new phase of exploration and growth. At its core, the project reflects Ford’s belief that artistic identity should never remain static, but should constantly evolve through curiosity, collaboration and experimentation.

The music itself moves freely across stylistic boundaries while maintaining a strong emphasis on improvisation. Ford draws inspiration from a wide range of artists and traditions, with subtle nods to the textural guitar work of Allan Holdsworth, the melodic openness of Milton Nascimento, and the atmospheric edge of bands such as The Police and The Smiths. The result is a sound that feels both deeply personal and stylistically unrestrained.

20/04/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This Friday we’re proud to present the Roella Oloro Trio

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Roella Oloro - piano/vocals

Davide Mantovani - bass

Tristan Banks - drums

Roella Oloro is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader from Gloucester, UK, with Nigerian and Jamaican heritage. Her music blends jazz, classical, and contemporary influences, and her work ranges from intimate trio and quartet writing to large-scale jazz ensemble and symphonic compositions. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in May 2023 on a full-tuition scholarship and completed her Master’s Degree at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute in June 2024.

Roella has performed internationally as a bandleader and collaborator. In Fall 2025, she completed a US/UK tour with her trio, performing in New York, Connecticut, and Boston, as well as in the UK at the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall, The Ned, Templeton Gardens for Brave Poets, and the Stroud Goodshed. Earlier in 2024 she performed with her trio and with tenor saxophonist Mary Orji’s band on the Bands at The NAMM Show stages at the Hilton Hotel and Grand Plaza. In May 2024 she toured Panama with the Berklee Global Jazz Ambassadors led by pianist, composer, and artistic director Danilo Pérez.

Her performance highlights also include appearances at the Reno Jazz Festival, the Detroit Jazz Festival Collegiate Competition, and BAMS Fest 2023, where she performed with drummer and composer Terri Lyne Carrington’s band. In 2023 she performed at The NAMM Show in Anaheim and at the SHEROCKS showcase at Capitol Turnaround in Washington, DC.

16/04/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Saturday 25th April we’re proud to present the Tom Ford Trio

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Tom Ford - guitar
Daisy George - bass
Nathan Shingler - drums

Guitarist and producer Tom Ford presents music from his debut full-length album goodbye, forever, released in 2025. Known for his genre-blurring approach and collaborative spirit, Ford’s work brings together improvisation, songwriting and adventurous musicianship in a way that reflects both his deep roots in jazz and his wider musical influences.

goodbye, forever marks a significant creative turning point for Ford. Conceived as a personal and artistic rebirth, the album represents a move away from the sounds and ideas that previously defined his work, embracing instead a new phase of exploration and growth. At its core, the project reflects Ford’s belief that artistic identity should never remain static, but should constantly evolve through curiosity, collaboration and experimentation.

The music itself moves freely across stylistic boundaries while maintaining a strong emphasis on improvisation. Ford draws inspiration from a wide range of artists and traditions, with subtle nods to the textural guitar work of Allan Holdsworth, the melodic openness of Milton Nascimento, and the atmospheric edge of bands such as The Police and The Smiths. The result is a sound that feels both deeply personal and stylistically unrestrained.

15/04/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Friday 24th April we’re proud to present the Roella Oloro Trio

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Roella Oloro is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader from Gloucester, UK, with Nigerian and Jamaican heritage. Her music blends jazz, classical, and contemporary influences, and her work ranges from intimate trio and quartet writing to large-scale jazz ensemble and symphonic compositions. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in May 2023 on a full-tuition scholarship and completed her Master’s Degree at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute in June 2024.

Roella has performed internationally as a bandleader and collaborator. In Fall 2025, she completed a US/UK tour with her trio, performing in New York, Connecticut, and Boston, as well as in the UK at the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall, The Ned, Templeton Gardens for Brave Poets, and the Stroud Goodshed. Earlier in 2024 she performed with her trio and with tenor saxophonist Mary Orji’s band on the Bands at The NAMM Show stages at the Hilton Hotel and Grand Plaza. In May 2024 she toured Panama with the Berklee Global Jazz Ambassadors led by pianist, composer, and artistic director Danilo Pérez.

14/04/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This Saturday we’re proud to present The Jazz Physicians

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The Jazz Physicians is a bold, genre-defying trio made up of three musicians better known for shaping the sound of contemporary Pop and Electronica than operating within the traditional jazz sphere. This is no standard piano trio — nor are they trying to be. Instead, The Jazz Physicians channel their formidable collective experience into a project that celebrates improvisation, groove and musical freedom, while drawing on the sonic sophistication of their diverse careers.

At the helm is pianist and composer Aidan Glover, a Greenwich-based writer and producer whose credits include work with Ella Henderson, Rhys Lewis, Kelli-Leigh and Hajaj. All of the trio’s original material is penned by Glover, and his writing forms the backbone of the band’s sound — harmonically rich, rhythmically fluid and cinematic in scope. His background in production brings a contemporary edge and textural awareness that subtly reimagines the traditional jazz format.

On drums is Andy Gangadeen, a powerhouse performer whose career spans collaborations with artists such as Jeff Beck, Massive Attack, Spice Girls and Labrinth. As Musical Director for Rudimental and long-standing rhythmic force behind Chase & Status, Gangadeen brings explosive energy, precision and deep groove to the trio’s dynamic interplay. His instinct for both subtlety and power gives the music its propulsive drive.

Completing the lineup is bassist Nick Cohen, whose extensive touring and recording career includes work with Ernest Ranglin, Jack Bruce and Matt Bianco. A founding member of the Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion, Cohen combines melodic sensitivity with an unshakeable groove, anchoring the trio while leaving space for adventurous exploration.

13/04/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This Friday we’re proud to present the Tristan Banks Quartet

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Blending the vibrant languages of jazz, Latin, and fusion, Tristan Banks is a dynamic drummer, percussionist, and composer whose high-octane virtuosity and musical sensitivity have made him one of the most sought-after players on the international scene. With more than 30 years of professional experience, Banks brings a rare combination of technical brilliance, deep groove, and stylistic authenticity to every stage he steps onto.

Equally at home in intimate jazz clubs, major concert halls, and arena tours, Banks has built a distinguished career as both a bandleader and an elite sideman. His playing reflects a lifelong immersion in rhythm—from straight-ahead swing to Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, funk, soul, and contemporary fusion—delivered with precision, fire, and infectious energy. His performances are known for their intensity and interplay, balancing explosive power with subtle dynamics and refined musical conversation.

Throughout his career, Banks has collaborated with an extraordinary roster of internationally acclaimed artists across multiple genres. These include Roy Ayers, Steve Winwood, Brian May, Van Morrison, and Marcos Valle, among many others. His versatility has also led to performances and recordings with leading figures in jazz and soul such as Guy Barker, Beverley Knight, and Carleen Anderson.

As a composer and bandleader, Banks channels this wealth of experience into music that is rhythmically adventurous and melodically compelling. His original work fuses intricate rhythmic frameworks with soaring improvisation, creating performances that are both musically sophisticated and immediately engaging. Audiences can expect tight, telepathic ensemble playing, exhilarating solos, and a deep connection to the roots of jazz while pushing confidently into modern territory.

12/04/2026

A fantastic night with a living legend of jazz bass, the great Chuck Israels in trio with Fraser Smith and Jonas Metsakyla

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159 Edward Street
Brighton
BN20JB

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http://www.verdictjazz.com/

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