Gigs at the Cori Tap, Feb and March

Brilliant gigs coming up as always – and we look forward to seeing you!

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SUN 13 FEB @ 4 - RICK PAYNE & THE BLUES COWBOYS

Delta, Chicago and West Coast blues centred around the slide work of Rick Payne and the pyrotechnic soloing of Cleve Berarey. Widely celebrated for delivering a passionate and lively set - often described as mix between Ry Cooder and Robert Cray.

MON 14 FEB @ 9 - BRISTOL UNI4TET

Members of the Bristol University Jazz Band and the University big band, The Hornstars, play anything from classic jazz to swing, funk and even pop, and always give a lively and enthusiastic performance with a varied, fun and challenging repertoire.  “… excellent entertainment … very impressed by the band’s enthusiasm and professionalism.” Simon Cowell.

TUES 15 FEB @ 9 - DAMON BROWN’S RHYTHM METHOD

Damon Brown  - “the UK's finest straight ahead trumpet player" (Jack Massarik-Evening Standard) - brings his new heavyweight quintet to The Cori. Rooted in the sounds of Donald Byrd and Freddie Hubbard this band brings to life the rare grooves that have influenced much of our modern jazz and dance music. The irrepressible Mike Willox is on keys along with Thad Kelly on bass and Scott Hammond on drums.

SUN 20 FEB @ 4 - FREIGHT

Debut at The Cori from this new jazz quartet with original compositions drawing heavily from Thelonious Monk inspiration, and the fiery post-modern aptitude of John Coltrane. Pianist Martin Jenkins, composer of FREIGHT’s original material, is teamed up with the heavy tenor and soprano sax playing of Craig Crofton, the dynamic drumming of Richard Laws, and the rhythmical assured upright-bass playing of Greg Cordez. FREIGHT is a “beguilingly original addition to the Bristol jazz scene” (Tony Benjamin - Venue Magazine).

TUES 22 FEB @ 9 - MOSCOW DRUG CLUB

Brilliant and unique …  “a curious musical place where you’ll hear a mix of 1930's Berlin cabaret; hot Club de France; New Orleans funeral parade, and gypsy campfire songs from Denny Ilett and Dave Archer, guitars; John Pearce, violin; Andy Crowdy, double bass, and Katya Gorrie, vox/percussion.”

SUN 27 FEB @ 4 - JOHN PEARCE

Extra-ordinarily gifted violinist John Pearce with Dave Newton, keys; Julian Bury, a very much in demand bass player on the London jazz circuit, and Ian Matthews on drums playing jazz standards and some of Dave’s own compositions.

TUES 1 MARCH @ 9 – SAFFRON MONKEY

Richie Blake, bass; Steve Hacking, saxes; Danny Cox, drums, and Cliff Moore, guitar with ‘a fine set of upbeat show-off music that the band deliver with irrepressible gusto!’ - Venue Magazine

SUN 6 MARCH @ 4 – JAMES MORTON

James, sax; Denny Ilett, guitar; Dan Moore, keys, and Ian Matthews, drums. A fearless foursome! It doesn’t get more funky than this!

MON 7 MARCH @ 9 - BRISTOL UNI4TET

As above.

TUES 8 MARCH @ 9 – THE MESSENGERS

Dan Moore, keys; Jon Short, bass; Kevin Figes, alto sax; Nick Malcolm, trumpet, and John Blakeley, drums pay homage to  Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, big bands, big sounds and big tunes by Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Timmons and more.

SUN 13 MARCH @ 4 - PETE JOSEF

Original new soul music with jazz and world flavours from multi-instrumentalist/singer, Pete Josef, featuring Justin Fellows on drums; Roshan 'Tosh' Wijetunge on bass; Rory Francis on percussion and samples, plus special guests.

TUES 15 MARCH @ 9 - RIVAL ATTRACTION

Andy Allpass, keys; Richard Bloom, guitar/vocals; Mike Hoddinot, drums; Ian Vallin, bass, and Steve Hacking, sax and cider. A group of seasoned funksters playing an assortment of original and classic funk/fusion in their own inimitable way. Good time guaranteed.

SUN 20 MARCH @ 4 – KEITH WARMINGTON/STUART GORDON/KIT MORGAN

Keith – singer/songwriter/acoustic guitarist and harmonica player extraordinaire; Stuart - a passionate, “incendiary and deeply sensitive” violinist with an absolutely amazing list of credits; and, Kit - one of the UK’s finest guitarists. Great musicianship and always entertaining.

TUES 22 MARCH @ 9 – MONKEYCHUCKLE

Dance orientated jazz/funk/and more with Phil Olds, bass; Mike Davies (The Balance), drums; Mark Lawrence (The Balance), guitar; Sam Mills (Mango Factory), keys (Mango Factory); John Pratt (Mango Factory), tenor sax; Ryan Aves, trumpet, and Tommy Barlow, alto sax. Don’t miss this!

SUN 27 MARCH @ 4 – KEVIN FIGES 4TET

Kevin Figes, saxes; Jim Blomfield, piano; Riaan Vosloo, bass; Daisy Palmer (Goldfrapp/Chairfight), drums, with material from their new CD 'Hometime'.

MON 28 MARCH @ 9 – BRISTOL UNI4TET

As above.

TUES 29 MARCH @ 9 - PETE GAGE BAND

A 4-piece blues-powerhouse of a band playing a blend of tough Chicago flavoured blues, raw-edged soulful ballads, and rocking boogie. It's an energy packed set with Will Lunn's loose and free style on drums; Richie Blake's solid and inventive individual bass-style; Paul Hartshorn's expressive and searing guitar, a perfect compliment to his old side-kick, Pete Gage, who pounds the piano, and wails the blues. This is powerful stuff, and not to be missed!