Alan Barnes featurng the Andy Cholerton Trio

Come join us for the first of our Autumn & Winter 2022 events in our exciting new home - Smile Bar & Venue.

Huddersfield Jazz are proud to welcme back the fabulous Alan Barnes.

On the day, Alan will be acompanied by the fantastic Andy Cholerton Trio.

Biography - Alan Barnes:

Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist, best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax.  He has made over thirty albums as leader and co-leader alone and he has toured and played residencies with such diverse and demanding figures as Ruby Braff, Freddie Hubbard, Scott Hamilton, Warren Vache, Ken Peplowski, Harry Allen and Conte Candoli.

In British jazz, the young Barnes was recognized – and hired – by the established greats of the time: Stan Tracy, John Dankworth, Kenny Baker, Bob Wilber, and Humphrey Lyttelton.  But he is equally respected for his longstanding and fruitful collaborations with contemporaries such as David Newton, Bruce Adams, and Martin Taylor.

He written many compositions and arrangements including “The Sherlock Holmes Suite”, “A Jazz Christmas Carol” and “Copperfield’  and runs a successful Jazz record label Woodville Records.

Alan has received over 35 British Jazz Awards including alto saxophone and best album in 2019 and has twice been made BBC Jazz Musician of the Year.

Biography - Andy Cholerton:

Andy is one of the most respected jazz pianists in the North of England who enjoys a varied and full playing career. In addition to his work with Alan Barnes, he has worked with other greats of the British jazz scene including Claire Martin, Roy Williams, Enrico Tomasso, Jim Mullen, Bruce Adams, Tina May and Mike Walker. 

He is in great demand as an accompanist (“one of the most sensitive accompanists in the business”) and, with his own trio, he regularly showcases his own compositions, which are met with high praise.

Ticket Prices / Availability:

Tickets are priced at £14.00 per person (plus 0.35p booking fee).  Tickets can be purchased online via the Huddersfield Jazz website, or on the door on the date of the event.

Tickets will be limited to the venue fire safety capacity.  Huddersfield Jazz & Smile Bar & Venue reserve the right to refuse entry.

Start/Finish Times / Refreshments:

As per past events the gig will start at 2pm and finish at 4pm with a short mid session break.  Full bar facilities will be available on the day , with a small hot / cold food menu for anybody wishing to grab a quick snack.

Venue Location:

Smile Bar & Venue is located in the old Top Spot snooker hall on Wakefield Road in Huddersfield.  The address for the venue is - 38 Wakefield Road, Aspley, Huddersfield, HD1 3AQ.

Car Parking:

Car Parking is available across the road from the venue, adjacent to Aspley Marina.  Costs vary from £2 for 2 hours, £3 for 3 and £4 for 4 hours.  Bookings will need to be made via the Horizon Spaces app (available through the Apple / Google app store), or by calling their automated booking line on 0330 333 8446.

Car Park Location ID: 4833

Please Note

Huddersfield Jazz / Smile Bar & Venue take no responsibility for incorrect parking / any fines incurred.