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Live Music at Zeffirellis in Ambleside

Zeffirellis offers contemporary jazz and world music performances most Friday's and Saturday's upstairs in our Jazz Bar. Most of our live music events are free and start around 8pm.

Food is served in the Jazz Bar from 4pm but please note that children under 16 years of age are not permitted in the bar areas after 9pm.

Our next live music event

Zazous Anglais

Mar
12

Zazous Anglais was formed in February 2009 by Neil Harrison, a guitarist in the 'Hot Club' style of Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France. He has played 'Jazz Manouche' extensively in the Netherlands and France, including some of the Jazz bars in the Montmartre area of Paris. Together with Jazz guitarist Mark knowles and Double bassist Ken Johnston, the Zazous play a mixture of Jazz Manouche, parisian waltzes, Jazz standards and French songs by Charles Trenet.
 
The name is derived from the wartime Zazous of Paris, who were  French forerunners of the Teddyboys. They wore (for the time) very loud clothing, had their hair greased into pompadours, and were fans of Jazz and swing.

  • Free
  • 8:00 pm

Other Events

Marley Chingus

Mar
13

The return of Liverpool's busiest band, whose reputation for sheer entertainment is starting to spread throughout the North. Lively covers of the modern repertoire.

Ruby Wood and Noah Burton

Mar
19

Ruby Wood and Noah Burton are an acoustic/soul/jazz duo from Huddersfield who specialise in performing a mixture of original and covered material that is perfect for any event.

  • Free
  • 8:00 pm

Julie Edwards/Kevin Dearden Trio

Mar
20

Fine vocalist with long-time collaborator Dearden on guitar & alto saxophone present a well-rehearsed take on the standard repertoire.

Beggar Joe

Mar
24

Second show as part of a monthly residency for a fast-rising band fronted by the fabulous vocals of Jon Kenzie. Starting to build up an international following for their unique take on the blues & soul traditions, take the opportunity to hear this band in an intimate venue whilst there's still the chance!

Lava

Mar
26

Welcome return for popular and energetic latino-blues quartet fronted by acoustic guitar maestro Howard Haigh as part of a series of Friday night performances from the band. See below for further dates.

Freddie Garner Quartet

Mar
27

No-nonsense, straight ahead swing & post-bop from pianist Garner  - no relation to Errol, though sometimes inhabiting similar territory - and his excellent band.

  • Free
  • 8:00 pm

Paddy Rogan & Lil Joe

Apr
02

A welcome return for these two solo guitar playing singer song-writers. Playing a mixture of folk, blues and soulful tunes.

  • Free
  • 8:00 pm

Steve Oakes Quartet

Apr
03

One of the North-West's most enduring small groups, featuring the fluid guitar of the leader complemented by the sweet alto saxophone and flute of Harold Salisbury, the region's much-respected elder statesman of contemporary jazz. A great night of well-crafted & melodic music

  • Free
  • 8:00 pm

Paul Harrison

Apr
09

Paul plays his virtuoso; rock, folk and soul, guitar with support from a handful of friends from Kendal and the surrounding area. Great music and great fun.

  • Free
  • 8:00 pm

Quattro Formaggi

Apr
10

Great young Czech jazz fusion quartet on its first visit to the UK, and certainly the first band named after a pizza to play Lakeland's pizza central! 

Founded in 2000 by bassist Michael Krasny, a jazz conservatoire graduate,  the band is well-known in the Czech Republic and recently visited Ukraine. Other band members are Marek Prokop (soprano sax, alto sax, flute), Jan Bálek (keyboards) and Jan Dvořák (drums). Major influences include Mike Stern, Richard Bona, Pat Metheny & Joe Zawinul. 

There's a great tradition going back almost as far as jazz itself of the music being played and developed in Central & Eastern Europe, and from time to time players nurtured there have established themselves on the world stage; Miroslav Vitous, Tomasz Stanko & Zbigniew Namyslowski are three who immediately spring to mind. Check out the new generation tonight!

Tim Richards

Apr
17

Tim Richards is one of the UK’s foremost jazz pianists, whose trio performances have delighted audiences from Inverness to Istanbul. He is also well-known for his leadership of the bands Spirit Level and Great Spirit since the 1980s. Tonight's solo piano concert will feature a wide range of material, from jazz standards by Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk to blues, boogie and gospel. He will also play some new original compositions for piano and selected tunes from his acclaimed Schott publications ‘Improvising Blues Piano’ and ‘Exploring Jazz Piano’.

`Paddy, Jack and friends’

Apr
23

Jack Hartley and Paddy Rogan are joined by the amazing vocals of Louise Martin to create a harmonious sound full of rich texture.   This is woven into the tapestry that is Paddy and Jack’s unique guitar work, and laid upon a rhythmic bed provided by Mike Woodward (Bass) and Jake Dakin (Drums).  This local band performs exiting original material and is one to watch.

  • Free
  • 8:00 pm

Neil C Young Trio

Apr
24

Smooth & subtle guitar-led trio much influenced by the music of the Blue Note, Capitol, Verve and ECM record labels,  Lalo Schifrin, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Gilberto & Sergio Mendes.

Lava

Apr
30

Welcome return for popular and energetic latino-blues quartet fronted by acoustic guitar maestro Howard Haigh as part of a series of Friday night performances. See below for further date.

Gary Boyle Band

May
01

 

Back on the road with a great band revisiting the jazz-rock fusion of which guitarist Boyle was a UK pioneer in the 1970s with his much-acclaimed group Isotope, which toured worldwide. Expect fresh and energetic music from a master craftsman.

 

 

Uncle Carbuncle

May
07

Ironic Retro/Roots Blues featuring Phil Saunders. More details to follow!

  • Free
  • 8:00 pm

Chameleon

May
08

Started in 1982 in the North-East of England, now pursuing its low-key campaign for world domination from a base in the North-West, Chameleon specialises in a brand of feel-good groove-orientated jazz-funk for which it has established a solid reputation in the UK and abroad. Mixing inventive arrangements of the work of the masters with original material from current and past members, the band combines disciplined musicianship with a sense of fun, playing its music whenever and wherever the opportunity arises.

 

 

Ruby Wood and Noah Burton

May
14

Ruby Wood and Noah Burton are an acoustic/soul/jazz duo from Huddersfield who specialise in performing a mixture of original and covered material that is perfect for any event.

  • Free
  • 8:00 pm

TBC

May
15

Performers to be confirmed. Please check back

  • Free
  • 8:00 pm

Nat Birchall Quartet

May
22

Last year Nat celebrated 30 years of playing the saxophone. During that time he has been quietly working on his craft, slowly but surely progressing towards a style and concept that best communicates his view of the universe. Initially inspired by the great horn men of Jamaica, people like Roland Alphonso, Don Drummond, Tommy McCook and Cedric Brooks, Nat found his way into the music of Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and the whole world of jazz, before finding his own voice on his instrument. Fans of John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Alice Coltrane, Yusef Lateef , Wayne Shorter & Charles Lloyd will appreciate where Nat is coming from.

 

 

 

 

 

Beggar Joe

May
26

The final current residency performance for a fast-rising band fronted by the fabulous vocals of Jon Kenzie. Starting to build up an international following for their unique take on the blues & soul traditions, take the opportunity to hear this band in an intimate venue whilst there's still the chance!

Lava

May
28

Welcome return for popular and energetic latino-blues quartet fronted by acoustic guitar maestro Howard Haigh in the last of a series of Friday night performances.

HAQ

May
29

 

Saxophonist Sam Andreae is a recent RNCM graduate, now pursuing postgraduate studies in Scandinavia. He returns to the UK for a few days to co-lead his quartet with guitarist Anton Hunter, accompanied by the great Nordic rhythm section with whom he's currently working. Original and unusual music bursting with youthful zest.

 

 

 

Magic Beans

Jun
05

Two of the North-West's most inventive jazz players combine in a trio with one of its most distinctive vocalists in a unique jazz-pop crossover, covering a very unusual but instantly recognisable repertoire. Let this 5-star press review of their recent album say the rest;

The Magic Beans are a trio of guitar, bass and vocals. Uli Elbracht (guitar) and Matt Owens (bass) are self-effacing accompanists: they provide minimal velvet for the jewel of Zoe Chiotis’ voice, which is magical (the right word) in its smoothness, nuance and tenderness. This exquisite vocal instrument is deployed on an eclectic song selection. She charms on It Must Be Love, sparkles on The Beat Goes On, and removes the sting of For All We Know with breathy, light sweetness. Most surprising of all, Chiotis transforms a desert into paradise on a wonderfully lilting Horse With No Name. (Al Brownlee, Manchester Evening News)

 

 

John Williams & John Etheridge

Jun
16

Two of the world's finest guitarists return with the first of two consecutive nights' performances rescheduled from November 20th 2009's concert, which was postponed as a result of the serious flooding which affected Cumbria that day. Please note that anyone still holding tickets from that concert will be able to redeem them on one of these two nights at no extra cost. Please contact Box Office to let the venue know which night you'd like to attend or, if you're unable to come now that the dates are known, to request a refund for your original ticket.

The programme on each night will comprise;

Duo pieces:


Sangara                                Francis Bebey

Ragajuma                              El Hadj N’Diaye

Strange Comforts                John Etheridge

Places Between                       John Etheridge

Malinke Guitars                John Williams

Duo piece:
Ludwig's Horse                       Paul Hart

Interval

Solo pieces TBA (John Etheridge)

Solo pieces (John Williams):


Prelude to a Song                        John Williams
Open End                                John Williams
Song without Words                        John Williams
Hello Francis                                  John Williams

Extra Time                       John Williams

  • £25
  • 8:00 pm

John Williams & John Etheridge

Jun
17

Two of the world's finest guitarists return with the second of two consecutive nights' performances rescheduled from November 20th  2009's concert, which was postponed as a result of the serious flooding which affected Cumbria that day. Please note that anyone still holding tickets from that concert will be able to redeem them on one of these two nights at no extra cost. Please contact Box Office to let the venue know which night you'd like to attend or, if you're unable to come now that the dates are known, to request a refund for your original ticket.

The programme on each night will comprise;

Duo pieces:


Sangara                                Francis Bebey

Ragajuma                              El Hadj N’Diaye

Strange Comforts                John Etheridge

Places Between                       John Etheridge

Malinke Guitars                John Williams

Duo piece:
Ludwig's Horse                       Paul Hart

Interval

Solo pieces TBA (John Etheridge)

Solo pieces (John Williams):


Prelude to a Song                        John Williams
Open End                                John Williams
Song without Words                        John Williams
Hello Francis                                  John Williams

Extra Time                       John Williams

  • £25
  • 8:00 pm

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