Simon Spillett & Ronnie Jones Trio

Unallocated cabaret seating + stalls. *** Presented by Jazz Jurassica – bringing live jazz to Bridport Electric Palace-*** Simon Spillett is an award-winning saxophonist with fire in his belly. Known for his electrifying live performances, he bristles with high octane energy, often at breakneck speed. With his repertoire rooted in the 50s and 60s, his sharp suit and narrow tie, coupled with droll one-liners, and multiple appearances at a certain Soho jazz club, it's a show in the best Ronnie Scott tradition. If you’ve seen him before, you’ll know what’s coming. If you haven’t… you’re in for a treat. He doesn’t do polite background jazz. This is a "sit up and take notice" performance. Big tone. Fast runs. Proper energy. One minute it’s full throttle, the next something more thoughtful… then off it goes again. The music takes inspiration from Tubby Hayes, the legendary British jazzer from