Here are details of the artists that are playing at Boaters during August. 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 1st August

Natalie Williams Natalie Williams is an exceptional singer/songwriter whose style is a unique blend of vocal jazz, soul and R&B. She has released 3 solo albums and has received considerable radio airplay for her recent singles. Natalie has become a fixture at Ronnie Scott's where she often performs with the resident trio and also hosts her own monthly event "Soul Family Sunday" where stars such as Amy Winehouse and Jamie Cullum have often appeared. This is sure to be an exciting night of soul, jazz and funk classics, so don't miss it! website: www.nataliewilliams.net

Sunday 8th August

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 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 Nigel Price (guitar), Pete Whittaker (organ) and Matt Home (drums).

Sunday 15th August

Mike Outram Mike is regarded as one of the UK's foremost guitarists, having played with the likes of Herbie Mann, Dave O'Higgins, Stan Sulzman and Gwyneth Herbert. He has also led several of his own original and hugely diverse bands, and also plays regularly with The Tony Woods project. He is currently working on his debut solo album which is due out in the near future. As well as being a sublime guitarist and an exciting improviser, Mike is also Professor of Guitar at some of the UK's most prominent music colleges, such as Trinity, The Royal Academy and Guitar X. Joining Mike are Robin Mullarkey on bass, drummer Ian Thomas and pianist Simon Carter. website: www.mikeoutram.com

Sunday 22nd August

Mark Nightingale Quintet 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, as well as stepping in at the last minute to play with Steely Dan on a UK tour. He has recently recorded a new album which features tonight's line up of Nigel Hitchcock (saxophone), Graham Harvey (piano), Laurence Cottle (bass) and Ian Thomas (drums).

Sunday 29th August

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 John Perry. website: www.jonnyboston.com