Dave Newton is the sixteen times winner of the Best UK Jazz Piano Player (British Jazz Awards)

Growing up in Renfrewshire, Scotland, Newton had a musical upbringing with the piano trio sound of Peterson, Tatum or Garner an ever-present feature in the Newton household.
Dave is relishing the musical freedom of his Trio and the special sound it makes whilst working on two other new recording projects, as an arranger and a composer.

Jules Jackson

Originally from Corsham in Wiltshire, Jules Jackson is from a family of musicians, with both parents being professional organists and his brother a jazz saxophonist now resident in Los Angeles. Jules is Professor of jazz at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London.

Bass playing engagements have included work with Jamie Cullum, Liane Carroll, Sara Colman, Nina Clark, The Coalminers, Iain Ballamy, Gareth Williams, Dave Newton, Mark Nightingale, Sir John Dankworth & Dame Cleo Laine, Mike Hext, Salena Jones, Jacqui Dankworth, Tina May, Ralph Salmins, Martin Shaw, Stan Sulzmann, Dave O’Higgins, Mark Lockheart, Ian Thomas and John Parricelli.

Ryan Thrupp

Following his graduation from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Ryan Thrupp has established himself as one of the South West’s most in demand drummers. Recognised for his dynamic, responsive, and  interactive playing, he brings both sensitivity and drive to every performance.

Ryan has shared the stage with leading figures in UK jazz including Ant Law, Rob Luft, Dave O’Higgins, Vasilis Xenopoulos and Nigel Price. His performances have taken him to renowned venues and events such as the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scotts and Glastonbury Festival, marking him out as a rising talent on the UK jazz scene.

Review: Bernard McAlinden, Crescendo Magazine

There is a sophistication about Dave’s playing that runs deep, whether ballads, swingers or flag wavers, it’s all there. Classic jazz and thoroughly stimulating, they left to a rousing reception. This was great jazz and the audience let him know it.