Jazz @ the NLT in October

October's Jazz @ the NLT started brilliantly last night with the first ever outing for Trish Clowes' 'The Odd Trio', and a set from pianist Alcyona Mick and drummer Paul Clarvis.

Next week (the 9th) we welcome bassist Ryan Trebilcock's 'Holler', with an unmissable line up of George Crowley on reeds, Lewis Wright on vibes, Hannes Riepler on guitar and Josh Morrison on drums. The other band will be the award winning drummer Dave Hamblett's Sextet, featuring a similarly starry band of Ivo Neame on piano, Josh Arcoleo and Joe Wright on tenors, Alex Munk on guitar and Calum Gourlay on bass.

On the 16th trumpeter and Head of Jazz at the Royal Academy Nick Smart returns with his stunning cuban / jazz outfit 'Jazz Mantanzas'. The first set will come from the brilliant alto player James Gardiner-Bateman's All in One Helmet, which comprises Freddie Gavita on trumpet, Pete Randall on bass and James Maddren on drums.

For the 23rd October we have two brand new bands fronted by alto players, one led by Mike Chillingworth and Josh Morrison, and the other a quartet featuring Tom Harrison, Tom Taylor, James Opstad and Dave Hamblett.

We're very excited to say the last gig of the month will be from trumpeter Chris Batchelor's band, with a first set from powerful tenor player Nadim Teimoori's eight-piece ensemble.

Hope you agree this looks set to be an amazing month of gigs, and don't forget to subscribe to our free podcasts on iTunes with band leaders talking about their music.

October

2 - Alcyona Mick / Paul Clarvis + Trish Clowes' Odd Trio

9 - Dave Hamblett Sextet + Holler

16 - Nick Smart's Jazz Matanzas + All in One Helmet

23 - Mike Chillingworth / Josh Morrison band + Tom Harrison Quartet

30 - Chris Batchelor Group + Nadim Teimoori Ensemble

As ever, doors 7.30pm, £5 entry.