The Sue Richardson Quintet: Swinging Sounds of 50s Jazz
Wednesday 08 October 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sue Richardson is an acclaimed trumpet player and vocalist who brings the cool, swinging sounds of 1950s jazz to life with her signature storytelling style, sassy trumpet and laid-back vocals.
Sue’s quintet features Jo Fooks on tenor sax, Neal Richardson on piano, Andy Hamel on double bass and Buster Birch on drums.
“She plays swinging jazz trumpet…& sings with a musician’s phrasing.” The Observer
“Pitch-perfect British mainstream jazz. Sue Richardson has a great, mainstream jazz sound, very melodic.” Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2
“The star turn came from Sue Richardson on trumpet, whose solo on Billie’s Blues was soaring perfection” The Scotsman
Doors open from 7pm allowing you plenty of time to settle in, and enjoy some delicious food and drinks before the show starts at 8pm.
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Wed 08 Oct | 7:00 PM | £25/£18/£9 | Book |
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