Gigs normally take place at:
East Hastings Sea Angling Association
The Stade, Hastings, TN34 3JF
Doors open 7.45 for 8.30 start.
Tuesday 3rd February
EDRIX PUZZLE
Mickey Ball: Trumpet
Martin Slattery: Bass clarinet, Soprano sax
Johnny Tomlinson: Keys, Modular
Tom Mason: Electric bass
Nathan Curran-Tugg: Drums, Drum synths
Oli Savill: Percussion
British avant-jazz explorers Edrix Puzzle will be on stage for a special performance that showcases their boundary-pushing approach to rhythm, texture, and improvisation. Known for their intense sonic landscapes and genre-defying compositions, the London-based band will bring their bold, future-facing sound to Hastings.
Blending elements of spiritual jazz, left-field electronics, and cinematic groove, Edrix Puzzle have built a reputation as one of the UK’s most compelling live acts. Their performances move fluidly between tightly arranged passages and raw, improvisational energy, creating a dynamic experience that keeps listeners fully engaged.
This session will feature new material, re-imagined versions of fan favourites, and the electrifying interplay that has made the group stand out on the UK jazz circuit. With their trademark blend of experimentation and emotional depth, Edrix Puzzle are primed to deliver a night of rich, immersive sound.
For fans of bold contemporary jazz, this is an event not to be missed.
Tuesday 3rd March
NICK COSTLEY-WHITE TRIO
Nick Costley-White: Guitar
Conor Chaplin: Bass
James Madden: Drums
Nick Costley-White is one of the most in-demand jazz guitarists in the UK. 
Renowned for a deep understanding of the jazz tradition, he combines his virtuoso technique with a uniquely distinctive style of improvisation. Costley-White has performed with many of the UK’s most celebrated musicians, and played to audiences across Europe, Asia and Australia.
Nick has released three albums to date, the most recent of which, Poncha, was released in February 2025. It is a deeply personal collection of original compositions. Using a heady brew of cultural influences, his music skilfully blends dance rhythms and playful melodies from Brazil and Cuba with the harmony and swing of American jazz. Within the tunes lie a melodic and highly rhythmic approach to composition interpreted with style, flair and energy.
For this session, Nick will be playing with James Maddren and Conor Chaplin, who together form one of the most renowned and exciting rhythm sections in the world, regularly performing with the likes of Gwilym Simcock and Brad Mehldau.
Tuesday 7th April
KEVIN FIGES’ WALLPAPER MUSIC
Kevin Figes: Saxophones
Brigitte Beraha: Vocals
Jim Blomfield: Keyboards
Ashley John Long: Bass
Mark Whitlam: Drums
Saxophonist Kevin Figes brings his band ‘Wallpaper Music’ to Jazz Hastings to launch their third album release ‘Wallpaper Music III’, which features a wide range of influences including jazz, folk, song, rock and contemporary classical.
In his four star review for Jazzwise, John Fordham described their previous record as a “…kaleidoscopic blizzard that swerves between tightly through-composed parts and free improv, shifts from dreamy voice and flute lines to knotty post-bop sax motifs.” London Jazz News said the band was “a tour-de-force….an exhilarating, swirling, never predictable ride.”
Tuesday 5th May
ELINA DUNI & ROB LUFT
Elina Duni: Vocals
Rob Luft: Guitar
In 2017, Elina Duni and Rob Luft’s paths crossed at the Montreux Jazz Festival, marking the inception of a unique project. They have since toured the world and released two critically acclaimed albums on ECM Records in a quartet formation.
For this session, they’ll be promoting their new 2026 album, Reaching for the Moon. A stripped-back duo effort, it revisits the essence of their initial meeting.
Here we can witness the stark beauty of Elina Duni’s vocals blending with Rob Luft’s crystalline guitar lines in a mesmerizing dance. Together, they weave a tapestry of songs that evoke the mystery and joy of the night, the moon, and the magic that lives within us all. This musical journey is a gentle caress, a soothing lullaby that offers hope in the darkness, reminding us of the solace of home.
Born in Albania but now living in Geneva, Elina won the Swiss Music Prize in 2017. Rob was crowned ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ in the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards.
Tuesday 2nd June
MATT RIDLEY’S ANTIDOTE
Matt Ridley: Bass
Ivo Neame: Piano
Mark Lockhart: Saxes
Roy Simmons: Trumpet
Dave Ingamells: Drums
Hasting’s vibrant jazz scene is set for a powerful dose of energy as Matt Ridley’s Antidote take the stage for a special live performance. Led by acclaimed bassist and composer Matt Ridley, Antidote has earned a reputation for its dynamic blend of contemporary jazz, intricate rhythms, and expansive improvisation. Matt Ridley has performed across the UK and internationally with a wide cross section of artists, most prominently the Darius Brubeck Quartet, of which he has been a member since 2006. As leader of Antidote, he has released two critically acclaimed albums.
This session will feature music from the band’s celebrated recordings as well as brand-new material, showcasing Ridley’s imaginative writing and the ensemble’s razor-sharp interplay. Antidote promises an evening that is both boldly creative and deeply engaging.
“Performing this music live is where it truly comes alive,” says Ridley. “We’re excited to share fresh ideas, take risks, and connect with the audience in real time.”
Join Antidote for an unforgettable night of boundary-pushing modern jazz.