Jazz at the Keys presents high quality modern jazz performed by leading musicians in convivial and atmospheric surroundings at an affordable price. We aspire to entertain and enthuse in the hope that you will discover the delights and surprises of this wonderful music created in the moment. Whether you are a jazz aficionado, simply curious as to what jazz is all about, or somewhere in between, we extend a warm welcome to you all. Licensed Bar

FRANK RICOTTI

Frank Ricotti is the pre-eminent vibraphone player of his generation. During the 60s and 70s, he worked with Mike Gibbs, Stan Tracey, Gordon Beck, Neil Ardley and Graham Collier, amongst others. He led his own quartet featuring Chris Spedding, Chris Laurence and Bryan Spring, recording the classic album 'Our Point of View'. During the 80s, he was much in demand as a session musician, recording with a variety of artists including Status Quo, Freddie Mercury, Meat Loaf, Elkie Brooks, Tina Turner and Mark Knopfler.

Between 1984 and 1987, he composed the soundtrack music for Yorkshire Television's The Beiderbecke Trilogy written by Alan Plater and his All Stars  Band featuring Kenny Baker on cornet performed the music.

Ricotti has continued to work in the studio and perform as a jazz musician. Along with John Parricelli and Martin France, he has been a member of the Chris Laurence Quartet for a number of years, performing regularly to large and enthusiastic audiences. He is a member of the Strictly Come Dancing Band on BBC Television.

JOHN PARRICELLI

John Parricelli is a leading British jazz guitarist. In the 80s, he was a founding member of the iconic, ground breaking big band Loose Tubes, recording three albums with the band. Since then he has worked with many leading US, European and British jazz artists including Kenny Wheeler, Lee Konitz, Paul Motian, Peter Erskine, Vince Mendoza, Andy Sheppard and Julian Arguelles.

He has recorded under his own name and with a variety of musicians including Kenny Wheeler, Andy Sheppard and Colin Towns. He is much in demand as a studio musician and, along with Frank Ricotti, is a member of the Strictly Come Dancing Band on BBC Television. He works regularly with Frank Ricotti and Martin France in the Chris Laurence Quartet.