Tue April 16: Sam Braysher plays Kurt Weill Sam Braysher (alto)
Simon Brown (piano)
Simon Wood (bass)
Tom Jiggins (drums)
Maddermarket Theatre Bar
Entry £16 / £8 (under 25s)
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We're excited to feature altoist Sam Braysher and his new project exploring the work of Kurt Weill; a fascinating composer who lies at the intersection of European classical music, jazz, opera and American musical theatre. Although best known for songs such as “Mack The Knife” and “September Song”, Braysher also looks at some of Weill’s lesser-known pieces, with characteristically thoughtful and varied arrangements, from the swirling harmonies of his Weimar-era early work with Bertolt Brecht, to his more jazz-adjacent American period.

Sam Braysher grew up in Dereham, Norfolk, before moving to London to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and forge a career as a jazz musician. He has received widespread acclaim for the two albums released previously under his own name, both of which explore lesser-known American Songbook standards and feature renowned international collaborators. Golden Earrings, with American pianist Michael Kanan was described as “delightful and surprising” by Dave Gelly in the Observer; while his recent trio album with Jorge Rossy (Brad Mehldau Trio) and Tom Farmer, was praised in Jazzwise as “a triumph of intelligence and sentiment”.

Catch Sam in the studio here recording his arrangement of Weill's composition "Moon Faced, Starry Eyed".

Doors 7.30pm / music from 8.30pm

Tickets: £16 / U25s £8 / after 9.30pm £8 Purchase tickets

Maddermarket Theatre Bar, St.John's Alley, Norwich, NR2 1DR. (see location)

About the venue

The Maddermarket Theatre is a charming, historic venue nestling in the Norwich Lanes area of the city. Gigs take place in the ground-floor bar where up to 70 patrons can be accommodated around tables or in small rows of seats. The nearest multi-storey car park is St.Andrew's Car Park a short 2min walk away on Duke Street. A limited amount of parking for blue badge holders can be found on nearby Pottergate.

Sun April 28: The Remi Harris Hot Club Trio Remi Harris (guitar)
Chris Nesbitt (rhythm guitar)
Tom Moore (bass)
Yalm Food Court
Entry £15.50
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As part of the continuing programme of Sunday evening jazz gigs at Yalm, Norwich Jazz Club are pleased to present The Remi Harris Hot Club Trio.

One of the UK’s most exciting guitarists, Remi Harris is joined by double bassist Tom Moore and rhythm guitarist Chris Nesbitt to present an enthralling evening of Gypsy Jazz and Blues. Combining musical virtuosity with passion and flair, this dynamic trio deliver a mesmerising show inspired by Django Reinhardt, Peter Green, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix and Joe Pass.

The trio features Remi on a variety of acoustic and electric guitars playing a mixture of original compositions, jazz standards and new arrangements of his favourite tunes. Since his last gig with us in 2017, he's continued to tour worldwide as well as performing at Buckingham Palace, Montreal Jazz Festival, BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with Jamie Cullum, on BBC 4 Television and live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3.

Check out this exciting clip from their appearance at 2023's Jersey International Guitar Festival.

Doors 6pm / Music from 7.30pm-10pm

Admission £15.50 (inc booking fee) Purchase tickets

About the venue

Established on the extensively redeveloped site of the former Jamie’s Italian, Yalm has revitalised the historic space in The Royal Arcade, using it as an opportunity to showcase Norfolk’s finest food producers in a relaxed setting. Find out more about the exciting and diverse menu here.

23–24 Royal Arcade, Castle Street, Norwich NR2 1NQ (see location)

How to book

Make your reservation by purchasing a ticket which covers admission to the event. There's no set menu, so on the night simply choose where you'd like to sit and food and drinks orders can be paid for during the evening. We're sure you'll want to sample the exciting menu, or otherwise just grab a drink and enjoy the music!