The Verdict Jazz Club Launches Lockdown Sessions Series of Streamed Gigs from April

Brighton’s jazz club, The Verdict, which was nominated for Venue of the Year in the 2020 Jazz FM and Parliamentary Jazz Awards, has launched a series of streamed shows live from the club’s stage under the banner, The Verdict Lockdown Sessions – Rebirth of the Cool.

Curated by drummer and video producer Tristan Banks, the streamed gigs will feature a broad sweep of both UK and international names including Brazilian and Cuban influenced line-ups. Tickets are available for all sessions from www.eventbrite.com

The series launched on 25 March with drummer Darren Becket’s Trio featuring pianist Mark Edwards and bassist Terry Pack and continues with:

2 April, 8.30pm: Triptych featuring Julian Nicholas (woodwinds); Nigel Thomas (bass) and Tristan Banks (percussion) - pictured above. Tickets  £8.00 from www.eventbrite.com/e/148110324969 

9 April, 8.30pm: Saxophonist Josephine Davis Trio with Rob Updegraff (guitar) and Ben Somers (bass).Tickets £8.00 from

www.eventbrite.com/e/148110324969 

16 April, 8.30PM: Quinto featuring Raul D’Oliveira (trumpet/vocal/percussion); Terry Seabrook (piano); Andres Lafone (bass) and Tristan Banks (drums). Tickets £8.00 from:

www.eventbrite.com/e/148418374353 

23 April 8.30pm: Son Guarachando featuring Adriana Lord (vocal); Luke Rattenbury (guitar); Eddie Myer (bass) and Tristan Banks (percussion). Tickets £8.00 from:

www.eventbrite.com/e/148508517975 

30 April 8.00pm: International Jazz Day Special sponsored by the Austrian Cultural Forum featuring Guido Spannocchi (woodwinds); Jay Phelps (trumpet); Rupert Cox (piano); Ruth Goller (bass) and Tristan Banks (drums). Free tickets from

www.eventbrite.com/e/148512953241 

Following the proposed road map out of lockdown the Verdict hopes to return to regular live jazz shows sometime after 21 June. For more info go to verdictjazz.co.uk