Sunday Sounds

Jazz up your Sunday with world-class jazz music at Roth Bar. Ease into the afternoon with laid-back performances from a rotating lineup of exceptional jazz trios. Sunday blues don’t stand a chance here.

Our summer series is put together by world-renowned saxophonist and composer Iain Ballamy, who’s also performing alongside a fantastic lineup of jazz talent.

Relax with a signature cocktail, a glass of wine, or a pint of beer – it’s the perfect way to stretch out your weekend in style.

Every Sunday, 4 – 6pm

August 

3rd August
Iain Ballamy – saxophone
Dan Temnink – piano
Nick Pini – bass

10th August
Iain Ballamy – saxophone
Denny Ilett – guitar
Chris Jones – bass

17th August
Iain Ballamy – saxophone
David Rees Williams – piano
Henrik Jensen – bass

24th August
Iain Ballamy – saxophone
Dave Newton – piano
Nick Pini – bass

31st August
Iain Ballamy – saxophone
Gareth Williams – piano
Henrik Jensen – bass

September 

7th September
Iain Ballamy – saxophone
Rebecca Nash – piano
Mark Hodgson – bass

14th September
Iain Ballamy – saxophone
Elliot Galvin – piano
Ashley John Long – bass

21st September
Iain Ballamy – saxophone
Elliot Galvin – piano
Jules Jackson – bass

28th September
Iain Ballamy – saxophone
Gareth Williams – piano
Henrik Jensen – bass

Iain Ballamy 

Iain Ballamy is an internationally recognised saxophonist and composer with a distinctive style and voice.

He has been described variously as urbane, original, melodic, freethinking and uncompromising.

Listed between Count Basie and Chet Baker in the BBC’s publication ‘100 Jazz Greats’ his work is contemporary and encompasses strong jazz, folk and classical references yet remains un-encumbered by formalities and traditions.

Ballamy has toured worldwide playing at most major concert halls and festivals and has appeared on over 100 albums across a wide range of musical genres and styles ranging from concerto premieres as soloist with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra to sessions at Abbey road studios for Robbie Williams. He has appeared many times at Ronnie Scotts club in Soho where he learned from some of the jazz greats.

He has appeared as a judge on BBC’s young jazz musician of the year and won BBC Jazz award for innovation.

Ballamy is a visiting professor of saxophone at the Guildhall school of music and drama and Royal Academy of Music.