November listings for ‘The Drawing Room…After Dark at Brown’s Hotel, Mayfair, London.

Wednesday, November 06, 2024

Brown’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair, launched a new live jazz club in early October 2024. The programme for November is attached.

Brown’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair,  launched a new live jazz club in early October 2024.  ‘The Drawing Room After Dark’ aims to create a collaborative space where the boundary between artist and audience blurs and dissolves to redefine traditional hotel lounge performances.  Their MD, Richard, is so passionate about this music and project and his enthusiasm is infectious.  The programme is curated by Liam Dunachie and Mátyás Gayer, and it’s as high-quality as you would expect; it’s always so nice to see new live venues opening up!
https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/brown-s-hotel/dining/the-drawing-room/the-drawing-room-after-dark/

EVENT LISTINGS FOR NOVEMBER

Wednesday 6 November: Sean Fyfe Quartet
Pianist Sean Fyfe is a distinguished artist with an impressive international footprint, noteworthy for his collaborative work featuring partnerships with acclaimed musicians across the globe. Grounded in the traditions of jazz luminaries like Bill Evans, Bobby Timmons, Wynton Kelly, and Cedar Walton, Fyfe’s artistry resonates with a profound appreciation for the genre’s heritage.
Sean Fyfe - Piano
Dave O’Higgins - Tenor saxophone
Luke Fowler - Double Bass
Matt Fishwick - Drums

Thursday 7 November - Hugh Pascall Quartet
Hugh Pascall is an award-winning trumpet player and composer. He studied on the prestigious Royal Academy of Music jazz degree course, graduating with a 1st class BMus. He was the Academy’s Scott Philbrick Jazz Prize Winner and one of the first Sir Elton John Scholarship holders. In 2023 he received Associate Honours from the Royal Academy of Music in recognition of his significant contribution to UK jazz.
“The most beautiful, elegant and melodic delivery. An outstanding soloist.” (UK Jazz News)
Hugh Pascall - Trumpet
Liam Dunachie - Piano
Oli Hayhurst - Double Bass
Jay Davis - Drums

Tuesday 12 November - Josephine Davies Quartet
Winner of the 2019 Parliamentary Award ‘Jazz Instrumentalist of the year’, Josephine Davies is at the forefront of the UK contemporary music scene, pushing the boundaries of jazz. She is known for her melodic focus, versatility and unique style which has been described as “consistently inventive” (Jazzwise), and “strong and authoritative” (The JazzMann).
“Davies has created something a little bit perfect in itself.” (★★★★★ UK Vibe) 
Josephine Davies - Tenor Saxophone
Liam Dunachie - Piano
Steve Watts - Double Bass
Dave Storey - Drums

Wednesday 13 November - Nat Steele Quartet
Nat Steele specialises in playing straight ahead, swinging jazz, and was described by UK drumming legend Clark Tracey as “one of the best vibes players this country has ever produced” – high praise indeed.
“A truly stellar all-round performance: stop-time chords, neat turnarounds, valid interchanges, nimble adjustments – all jazz life was here.” (Jazzwise)
Nat Steele - Vibraphone
Matyas Gayer - Piano
Simon Read - Double Bass
Steve Brown - Drums

Thursday 14 November - Brandon Allen with the Alex Bryson Trio
Alexander Bryson is a British pianist who has appeared at internationally prestigious venues including Ronnies, Washington DC’s Blues Alley and the 606, as well as at the Cork, Derry and London jazz festivals. His trio album, on Hard Bop Records, launched at a sold out show at the Pizza.
“Dazzling. You’d have to think back a long way to name a jazz piano trio with a more impressive début than this’ (★★★★☆ The Observer)
For this special evening, the trio are joined by the accomplished Australian saxophonist, Brandon Allen, whose distinctive sound has seen him play with Eric Clapton, Paloma Faith, Jason Rebello, Mica Paris, Jools Holland – and many more.
‘Offering something for fans of the entire history of the instrument- from Hawkins to Brecker- he’s got ‘em covered.’ (UK Jazz News)
Brandon Allen - Tenor Saxophone
Alex Bryson - Piano
Dave Chamberlain - Double Bass
Matt Fishwick - Drums

Tuesday 19 November - Duncan Hemstock Quartet
Australian saxophonist and clarinetist, Duncan Hemstock plays classic numbers from the ‘20s, ‘30s, and when feeling a little dangerous, the ‘40s. He brings his joy for life and music to every performance, always delivering with a smile and a cheeky quip or two. His clarinet playing is majorly influenced by Benny Goodman, but also carries the fiery intent of Edmond Hall, while his saxophone approach is inspired by the great Lester Young. Dancers are sure to be on the floor, whilst those who feel more comfortable in their chairs will no doubt find their feet tapping to the fierce Swing tunes or swaying themselves to a sweet melody.
Duncan Hemstock - Tenor Sax/Clarinet
Matyas Gayer - Piano
Matyas Hofecker - Double Bass
Louis Brown - Drums

Wednesday 20 November - Jim Mullen Quartet
Multi award-winning Scottish guitarist Jim Mullen is one of the most soulful and subtly virtuosic players the UK has ever produced, carving his own place in jazz-funk history as a founding member of both The Average White Band and the Morrissey-Mullen Band. As a key player and soloist for five decades, Mullen has become an institution in the British Jazz scene. He has literally played with ‘everybody’ from organist Jimmy Smith to vocalist Clare Martin and has recorded many albums in trio and quartet format under his own name.
“Something a bit special is going on when this artist takes the stage!” (UK Jazz News)
Jim Mullen - Guitar
Liam Dunachie - Piano
Andrew Robb - Double Bass
Shane Forbes – Drums

Thursday 21 November - Josh Morrison Trio
Josh Morrison is known internationally as a living giant jazz drummer. Following a scholarship to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, he has played with many of the world’s finest jazz musicians for over two decades at major festivals and clubs.
“Scalding swing” (thejazzmann.com)
Josh Morrison - Drums
Gabriel Latchin - Piano
Jeremy Brown - Double Bass

Tuesday 26 November - Fraser Smith Quartet
Saxophonist Fraser has played across the world and is a regular in some of London’s leading clubs. He has brought his own band to Ronnie Scott’s on numerous occasions and is now signed to the esteemed UK jazz label Ubuntu Music, with whom he released his latest album TipTop! in 2023.
“Original tunes which take the virtues of 50s and 60s hard bop and soul jazz and infuse them with a youthful enthusiasm born of the 21st century.”  (The Jazz Mann)
Fraser Smith - Tenor Sax
Fraser Urquhardt - Piano
Dave Green - Double Bass
Steve Brown – Drums

Wednesday 27 November - Simon Spillett Quartet
Simon Spillett’s quartet draws unashamedly on the classic sounds of British modern jazz from the 1950s and 60s, and particularly the repertoire of the iconic UK saxophone legend, Tubby Hayes. Their dedication to the hard-bop sounds of jazz’s golden age has made them a popular attraction at both internationally-renown jazz clubs like Ronnie Scott’s and grass roots venues alike.
Simon Spillett - Tenor Sax
Pete Cater - Drums

Thursday 28 November - Mátyás Gayer Quartet
Award-winning n jazz pianist Mátyás Gayer is one of the leaders of his generation. This young musician is successfully forging his own distinctive style and musical voice out of the greatness of the jazz piano tradition.
The two-time Montreux Jazz Piano Competition finalist founded his first band and won Hungary’s young talent competition, The Golden Ten Award, at the age of 14. Gayer then started his professional music studies under the tutelage of Karoly Binder, head of the Franz Liszt Academy of Music.
Jocelyn Gould - Guitar
Matyas Gayer - Piano
Jeremy Brown - Double Bass
Stephen Keogh - Drums

The Drawing Room
Brown’s Hotel,
Albemarle Street,
Mayfair,
London.

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