Boaters - Sunday Nights at Boaters Inn, Canbury Park, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, Surrey
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As of 27 April 2008 Jazz at Boaters returns back to its official home at The Boaters Inn, Kingston. We look forward to welcoming you back to Boaters over the coming weeks.

Here are details of the artists that are playing at Boaters during May. We also run a mailing list where you can be the one of the first to find out details of who's playing in the coming months.

Sunday 4th May
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Theo Travis Theo Travis

Theo is a powerful contemporary saxophonist and flautist, whose musical diversity ranges from jazz and blues to ambient electronica. He has released several albums under his own name and has toured the world as a leader, and also a member of other such bands as Soft Machine Legacy. Expect an exciting evening of modern jazz as Theo is joined by Simon Carter on piano, Laurence Cottle (bass) and Chris Dagley (drums).

website: www.theotravis.com

Sunday 11th May
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Derek Nash Derek Nash

Derek is one of the most popular figures on the London jazz scene today. He is the leader of the award winning group Sax Appeal, and is also a member of Jools Holland's Band with whom he has toured all over the country and made countless TV appearances. An evening with Derek is guaranteed to be a funky affair, and completing the line up are Jon Noyce on bass, Darby Todd on drums and Simon Carter on keyboards.

website: www.saxappeal.co.uk

Sunday 18th May
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Annabel Williams Annabel Williams

Annabel is a young singer from West London who has established herself firmly on the capital's jazz scene with numerous appearances at Ronnie Scott's and other great venues. Jamie Cullum has described her as “The best live female jazz singer I've heard in a long time” and she lists her influences as the likes of Chaka Khan, Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin so expect a great evening of funky jazz and soul. Joining her will be Simon Carter on piano, Phil Mulford on bass and Darryn Farrugia on drums.

Sunday 25th May
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Jonny Boston Quartet Jonny Boston Quartet

Jonny is an award winning saxophonist, singer and songwriter. The press has described Jonny's music as “Jazz, with a twist of pop”, which covers classic standards as well as some fine original material, all played in the bands unique style. Jonny has toured the USA with King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys, and his singing style has drawn upon the influence of Chet Baker. His band takes on the classic bass-less line up of the Blue Note era and features Pete Whittaker on organ, James Fenn on guitar and drummer Simon Pearson.

website: www.jonnyboston.com