Here are details of the artists that are playing at Boaters during July. 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 5th July

Jacqui Hicks One of the country's finest jazz and soul vocalist, Jacqui is known for her work with Shakatak, Matt Bianco and, more recently, a new standards project with John Critchinson. Expect to hear a great selection of jazz standards and classic soul songs by the likes of Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. She is joined tonight by Simon Carter (piano), Phil Mulford (bass) and Chris Dagley (drums). website: www.jacquihicks.com

Sunday 12th July

Martin Drew's LCD A true legend of the British jazz scene, Martin is a drummer of international renown with 5 decades of experience in the music business. He rose to prominence in the 1970's as a member of Oscar Peterson's band - touring and recording with him for 30 years. During this time he was also a member of Ronnie Scott's band until his death in 1996. To list the other names that Martin has played with would take up too much space - needless to say it is a veritable who's who of modern jazz history. Currently, Martin leads "The New Couriers", a band dedicated to the memory of Ronnie Scott, Tubby Hayes and other jazz legends. Tonight, Martin brings his trio, LCD, to Boaters, featuring Chris Laurence on double bass, and Mornington Lockett on tenor sax. website: www.martindrew.co.uk

Sunday 19th July

Mark Nightingale Mark is probably the finest trombone player of his generation. His prodigious talent was recognised at the age of 15 when he won the Don Lusher award, and soon after he became the lead trombonist in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. He has firmly established himself on the international jazz scene, and has worked with such American greats as Clark Terry, Lee Konitz and George Shearing. He is a fixture in many of the big bands that you see on TV and also works regularly with the likes of John Dankworth, Cleo Laine and Stan Tracey. Joining him this evening are Simon Carter (piano), Laurence Cottle (bass) and Ian Thomas (drums).

Sunday 26th July

Frank Griffith Quartet Born in the USA, Frank lived in New York between 1980 and 1996 where he worked with Ron Carter, Jack McDuff, Buddy Rich and Mel Torme to name but a few. He currently leads a 9 piece group and its most recent album, from 2004, is called "The Coventry Suite". A tenor saxophonist, Frank is also very well respected for his composition and arranging skills and is also currently one of the major jazz educators in London. Tonight he leads his own quartet with Dave Colton (guitar), Dave Chamberlain (bass) and Rod Youngs (drums).