JAZZ HASTINGS HAS MOVED…..
NOTE NEW VENUE! – Gigs now take place at:
Barnaby’s Lounge, 46 Robertson Street
Hastings, TN34 1HL. 01424 256675
NOTE NEW TIME! – 7.30 start.
NOTE NEW BOOKING SYSTEM! – 50 seated tickets are available to buy online (see link after each gig description below)
There are also a limited number of walk-in tickets available on the day.
Tuesday 1st September
IVO NEAME’S PIANO TRIO
Ivo Neames: Piano
Finn Genockey: Drums
Niklas Lukassen: Bass
Ivo is one of Europe’s most acclaimed modern jazz pianists — known for his work with Phronesis, Marius Neset, Mike Stern and multiple award‑winning ECM and Edition Records projects. His music is inventive, witty and full of rhythmic surprises. He’s joined by rising star Finn Genockey on drums ((a phenomenal young player whose grandfather is Hastings drum legend Liam Genockey) and German bass virtuoso Niklas Lukassen, whose credits include Nils Wülker, Bill Laurance, and the WDR Big Band. Expect world‑class interplay and serious musical firepower.
Tickets: https://www.barnabyslounge.co.uk/event/jazzhastings-presents-ivo-neame-piano-trio-7-30pm/
Tuesday 6th October
REBECKA EDLUND, LAURA JURD & RUTH GOLLER
Rebecka Edlund: Vocals
Laura Jurd: Trumpet
Ruth Goller: Bass
A boundary‑pushing all‑female trio blending Nordic folk, improvisation and contemporary jazz. Rebecka Edlund is one of the UK’s most compelling new vocalists, weaving Scandinavian colours with fearless improvisation.
Laura Jurd (Mercury‑nominated Dinosaur) brings her unmistakable trumpet voice — bold, inventive and deeply musical. 
Ruth Goller, hailed by the Guardian for her “thunderous bass‑guitar hooks,” is a creative force behind the UK jazz renaissance, performing with Shabaka Hutchings, Kit Downes, and Paul McCartney. Expect originality, atmosphere and total immersion.
Tuesday 3rd November
ALAN BARNES QUARTET
Alan Barnes: Saxophones
Rhythm section TBC
A national treasure of British jazz. Multi‑award‑winning Alan Barnes is beloved for his warmth, wit and swinging, straight‑ahead playing — a master storyteller on alto and baritone. Expect classic jazz delivered with charm, humour and world‑class musicianship.
Tickets: https://barnabyslounge.co.uk/event/jazzhastings-presents-alan-barnes-quartet-7-30pm/
Wednesday 2nd December
TONY KOFI AND DENYS BAPTISTE
Coltrane/Canonball project
Tony Kofi: Saxophones
Denys Baptiste: Saxophones
Rhythm section TBC
Two of the UK’s most powerful saxophonists on one stage. Tony Kofi (MOBO‑winning, multi‑award‑winning) and Denys Baptiste (Mercury‑nominated, British Jazz Award winner) explore the spirit, fire and lyricism of Coltrane and Cannonball. This is a heavyweight night of deep improvisation, soulful intensity and serious jazz history brought to life.
Tickets: https://barnabyslounge.co.uk/event/jazzhastings-presents-tony-kofi-denys-baptiste-coltrane-cannonball-project-7-30pm/