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About the show
Join us for an evening of vibrant jazz @TheCafé, featuring an exceptional quartet led by acclaimed tenor saxophonist Simon Spillett. Performing alongside him are Pete Billington (Piano), Jeremy Brown (Bass) and Pete Cater (Drums). Expect hard-bop-infused jazz, rich improvisation and world-class musicianship.
2026 marks a milestone anniversary for tenor saxophonist and bandleader Simon Spillett; 30 years on the UK jazz scene.
Since his debut in the 1990s he has risen to become one of Britain’s most prominent jazz figures.
An instrumentalist with a powerful, straight-ahead style, drawing on the best of the jazz tradition and in particular the inspiration of an illustrious forebear, the late great Tubby Hayes, he is highly popular attraction playing sold out gigs at the best jazz clubs (Ronnie Scott’s) and at virtually every festival of consequence (including the EFG London Jazz Festival) with both his regular quartet and his star-studded big band.
As a recording artists he had released five well-regarded albums, with his big band debut CD ‘Dear Tubby H.’ (2023) garnering a much deserved five star award in ‘Jazzwise’ magazine.
Tapas option: Enjoy a Mediterranean selection of warm bread, mixed Italian olives, feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes to share.
On door: £17 (if available).
Featuring
Simon Spillett
Tenor sax player and winner of the 'Rising Star' in the BBC Jazz Awards 2007 and winner of the British Jazz Award for Tenor Saxophone 2011. Simon - dubbed 'the new Tubby Hayes' - has worked with the likes of alan Barnes, Tina May, Liane Carroll, Danny Moss, Bobby Wellins, Jim Mullen, Alan SKidmore, Allan Ganley, the BBC Big Band, Tommy Whittle and many more.
See Simon Spillett tour dates
Simon Spillett Quartet
Simon Spillett has been described by Jazz Review as 'A formidable musician and composer playing and writing in an uncompromising Hard Bop style'.
Truly one of the most distinctive tenor saxophonists on the UK jazz scene Simon is one of the most popular and entertaining of the new wave of young British jazz musicians.
See Simon Spillett Quartet tour dates