Gigs in 2026
Tuesday 7 April 1.30pm - 3.00pm
U3A Jazz in Brighton at the Brighton Unitarian Church
The John Lake Quartet
Add to Jazz Playlist
From Mo'Better Blues to Night in Tunisia come and enjoy the jazz tunes which made us think the link!
This Brighton-based quartet will take on the mantle of the Radio 4 style “Add to Playlist” music programme with a set of jazz tunes, some original – some standards, with a linked theme.
John Lake (piano) Elizabeth Bustard (saxes) Matt Casterton (bass) a & Simon Cambers (drums)
Members only - to enquire or join contact
https://brightonandhove.u3asite.uk/u3a_groups/jazz-appreciation-2/
Saturday 11 April 19.30 - Midnight
Crowborough Con Club - Wine and Cheese Evening
John Lake Trio with Maddie Davies on vocals
Treasures of the Great American Songbook and more......
John Lake (piano), Matt Casterton (bass), Simon Cambers (drums)
Club Members only - to enquire about membership contact:
https://crowconclub.co.uk/Wednesday 15 April 2026 2.00pm - 2.45pm
St Nicholas Church Brighton
The John Lake Quartet
Add to Jazz Playlist
From Mo'Better Blues to Night in Tunisia come and enjoy the jazz tunes which made us think the link!
This Brighton-based quartet will take on the mantle of the Radio 4 style “Add to Playlist” music programme with a set of jazz tunes, some original – some standards, with a linked theme.
John Lake (piano) Elizabeth Bustard (saxes) Matt Casterton (bass) a & Simon Cambers (drums)
Entrance is by donation - suggested £5 or what you can afford.
https://www.stnicholasbrighton.org.uk/community/wednesday-music-recitals/
Sunday 11 July 2026 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Bricklayers Arms Crowborough
John Lake Trio with Maddie Davies on vocals
Bank Holiday Barbeque
An afternoon of fun, friends and fantastic barbeque food.
https://www.bricklayerscrowborough.com/
Gigs in 2025
Friday 31 October 2025 12.30 - 13.10 - Brighton Unitarian Church
The John Lake Quartet
Add to Jazz Playlist
From Mo'Better Blues to Night in Tunisia come and enjoy the jazz tunes which made us think the link!
This Brighton-based quartet will take on the mantle of the Radio 4 style “Add to Playlist” music programme with a set of jazz tunes, some original – some standards, with a linked theme.
John Lake (piano) Elizabeth Bustard (saxes) Matt Casterton (bass) a & Simon Cambers (drums)
Entrance by £5 donation
Brighton Unitarian Church New Road Brighton BN1 1UF
More information at
https://www.brightonunitarian.org.uk/friday-lunchtime-concerts
Gigs in 2024
Friday 29 March 2024 12.30 - 13.10 - Brighton Unitarian Church
Back at the Unitarian after 2 years, the band have new original tunes to play and some older ones to revive - so hope you can come along to join us and make Good Friday a brilliant Friday!
John Lake (piano), Elizabeth Bustard (saxes and flute), Matt Casterton (bass) and Simon Cambers (drums).
Wheelchair accessible venue. £5 Suggested Donation. Everyone Welcome. https://www.brightonunitarian.org.uk/friday-lunchtime-concerts
Tuesday 2 April 13.30 - 15.00 - The Unitarian Church , Brighton
The quartet are back to play some original tunes and modern jazz classics for the Brighton U3A. Members only attendance - to join up contact David Lepper at pfcwingtergreen@btinternet.com or Peter Haden at peterhaden@gamail.com
Saturday 6 April 20.00 - 23.45 - The Con Club Crowborough
John Lake Trio with the fabulous jazz vocalist Maddy Davies - Cheese, Wine and Classic Modern Jazz evening.
Members only.
Saturday 11 May Private Party Gig
Wednesday 14 August 2024 14.00 - 15.00 St Nicholas Church Brighton
JLQ return to St Nick's to play a selection of their modern melodic jazz originals. Expect new and some older tunes and maybe a few jazz standards, but definitely a lot of enjoyment!
John Lake (piano), Elizabeth Bustard (saxes and flute), Matt Casterton (bass) and Simon Cambers (drums).
Admission: Minimum donation of £5.00.
https://stnicholasbrighton.org.uk/community-sub-pages/lunchtime-concerts
Gigs in 2023
Wednesday 16 August from 14.00 - 14.45 St Nicholas Church Brighton
The JLQ play the modern melodic jazz music of John Lake
The band return to St Nicholas Church to play tunes written by John Lake since the Wave of Translation album in 2016.
John Lake (piano), Elizabeth Bustard (saxes and flute), Matt Casterton (double bass) and Simon Cambers (drums).
Admission: Minimum donation of £5.00 is appreciated.
Gigs in 2022
Wednesday 17 August 2022 14.00 - 15.00 St Nicholas Church Brighton
By popular request, John Lake returns with his quartet to play a selection of classic jazz, classical jazz plus some home spun originals.
John Lake (piano), Elizabeth Bustard (saxes and flute), Matt Casterton (double bass) and Simon Cambers (drums).
Admission: Minimum donation of £3.00.
Friday 29 July 2022 12.30 - 13.10 - Brighton Unitarian Church
The John Lake Quartet plays the latin jazz music of Chick Corea
The quartet will play a selection of tunes by the late, but eternally great, Chick Corea with early pieces played by Return to Forever, such as Spain and La Fiesta, to more recent ones like Eternal Child. Japanese Waltz and Rumba Flamenca.
John Lake (piano), Elizabeth Bustard (saxes and flute), Matt Casterton (double bass) and Simon Cambers (drums).
Wheelchair accessible venue. £5 Suggested Donation. Everyone Welcome.
Thursday 28 July 13.10 - 14.00 - St Anne's Church Lewes
The John Lake Trio will perform a programme of melodic modern jazz including material written by Michel Camilo, J.S. Bach (as played by Jacques Louissier), Chick Corea and some original compositions written by John Lake.
John Lake (piano), Matt Casterton (double bass) and Simon Cambers (drums)
Admission free with a retiring collection.
Tuesday 12 April 13.30 - 15.00 - The Unitarian Church , Brighton
Desert Island Requests - the quartet play the Brighton U3A members desert island jazz tunes choices. Members only attendance - to join up contact David Lepper at pfcwingtergreen@btinternet.com or Peter Haden at peterhaden@gamail.com
Saturday 2 April 20.00 - 23.45 - The Con Club Crowborough
John Lake Trio with Sara Oschlag - Cheese, Wine and Jazz evening.
Members only.
Sunday 27 February from 12.45 to 15.00 - The Six Bells Pub Chiddingly
JLQ play some of their favourite jazz standards and a selection of original pieces written by John Lake. With Elizabeth Bustard on saxes and flute, Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake on piano and synth.
Free entrance. https://the-six-bells-chiddingly.business.site/
Sunday 20 February from 12.45 to 15.00 - The Six Bells Pub Chiddingly
JLQ play some of their favourite jazz standards and a selection of original pieces written by John Lake. With Elizabeth Bustard on saxes and flute, Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake on piano and synth.
Free entrance. https://the-six-bells-chiddingly.business.site/
Gigs in 2021
Wednesday 25 August 14.00 - 15.00
JLQ plays the latin music of Chick Corea. St Nicholas Church, Brighton. Admission Fee £3.
The quartet play a selection of tunes by the recently late but eternally great Chick Corea from the early pieces played by Return to Forever such as Spain and La Fiesta to more recent ones like Eternal Child.
John Lake (piano), Elizabeth Bustard (saxes and flute), Matt Casterton (double bass) and Simon Cambers (drums).
Gigs in 2020
Wednesday 26 August - St Nicholas Church, Brighton
Wednesday 19 August - Ashdown Park Hotel - Private Function
Thursday 30 July - St Anne's Church, Lewes - The trio will play a concert of classically inspired jazz including Bach a la Loussier, Isaac Albeniz and Frederic Chopin. Concert from 1.10pm to 1.50pm. Free admission with retiring collection.
https://www.stannelewes.org.uk/lunchtime-concerts
Wednesday 19 August - Ashdown Park Hotel - Private Function
Thursday 30 July - St Anne's Church, Lewes - The trio will play a concert of classically inspired jazz including Bach a la Loussier, Isaac Albeniz and Frederic Chopin. Concert from 1.10pm to 1.50pm. Free admission with retiring collection.
https://www.stannelewes.org.uk/lunchtime-concerts
Thursday 2 July Saltdean Jazz Appreciation Society - Jackie Sampson and John Lake performing songs from the Irvin Berlin, Cole porter and Jerome Kern songbooks. 15.00 to 16.30. Members of the U3A only.
Sunday 21 June - Private Party in Brighton
Saturday 18 April - Crowborough Con Club - Cheese and Wine Party. Members only. Jackie Sampson on vocals, John Lake on keyboard, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums.
Sunday 8 March - The Brunswick Hove - John Lake Trio with Elizabeth Bustard - Original modern jazz written by John Lake alongside some classic jazz covers by the Chick Corea Electric Band and re-vamped rock tunes by Donald Fagen and Michael Jackson. Doors open at 19.00 for 19.30 start. Tickets £6.00/£5.00 concessions and available from The Brunswick pub in advance. http://www.thebrunswick.net/
Sunday 9 February - - The Depot. Lewes at 11.00am - John Lake Trio with Simon Cambers and Matt Casterton. Brunch is served in the cafe and the performance will be between 11.00am and 1.00pm. https://lewesdepot.org/whats-on/live-music
Sunday 8 March - The Brunswick Hove - John Lake Trio with Elizabeth Bustard - Original modern jazz written by John Lake alongside some classic jazz covers by the Chick Corea Electric Band and re-vamped rock tunes by Donald Fagen and Michael Jackson. Doors open at 19.00 for 19.30 start. Tickets £6.00/£5.00 concessions and available from The Brunswick pub in advance. http://www.thebrunswick.net/
Sunday 9 February - - The Depot. Lewes at 11.00am - John Lake Trio with Simon Cambers and Matt Casterton. Brunch is served in the cafe and the performance will be between 11.00am and 1.00pm. https://lewesdepot.org/whats-on/live-music
Gigs in 2019
Thursday 28 November - Brunswick Pub, Hove at 7.30pm - The band will be playing a set of completely new original material with the addition of Elizabeth Bustard on sax to the trio consisting of John Lake on keyboards, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Tickets £4.90 in advance from Eventbrite or £6/£5 on the door. http://www.thebrunswick.net/
Saturday 26 October - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 25 October - Constant Service, Brighton at 8.00pm - John Lake Trio and Friends play their unique groove driven jazz including works by Michel Camilo, Chick Corea and original tunes composed by John Lake. Free entry. https://www.facebook.com/TheConstantService/
Sunday 20 October - The Depot. Lewes at 11.00am - Jackie Sampson sings the songs of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Accompanied by John Lake on piano. Brunch is served in the cafe and the performance will be between 11.00am and 1.00pm. https://lewesdepot.org/whats-on/live-music
Friday 27 September - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Wednesday 7 August - The John Lake Trio Plays Camilo at St Nicholas Church, Brighton. 12.30pm. Retiring Collection. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums. https://www.stnicholasbrighton.org.uk/Music/lunchtime-recitals.html
Friday 26 July The John Lake Trio Plays Camilo at Unitarian Church, Brighton. 12.30pm A concert of compositions by the legendary Michel Camilo for the band with a few originals interposed. Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake .Entrance £4.00 Time: 12.30 - 13.15 New Road, Brighton BN1 1UF http://www.brightonunitarian.org.uk/friday-lunchtime-concerts.html
Friday 5 July - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 21 June - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Saturday 8 June - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Angus Bishop on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 31 May - Jazz on the Lawn at Kingscote Estate. Join us to celebrate all that is great about English wine at Kingscote Estate. With a live performance by The John Lake Trio, a complimentary glass of our very own West Sussex wine and plenty of food (and more wine, of course) for sale, we have the recipe for a perfect summer's evening in the perfect location - surrounded by our stunning English vines and a fantastic jazz band. Could there be a better way to welcome the English Summertime? Mill Place Farm, Vowels Lane, East Grinstead RH19 4LG https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ Kingscote Estate
Saturday 25 May- The Grand Hotel. An evening of swing and jazz a la Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, featuring Jackie Sampson on vocals and percussion, John Lake on grand piano and Dave Beebee on bass. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Saturday 11 May - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Sunday 28 April at 3.00pm St Andrews Church Alfriston Bach a la Loussier. The music of Bach as interpreted in a jazz setting by Jacques Loussier. Retiring Collection. John Lake on grand piano, Simon Cambers on drums and Matt Casterton on bass.
Friday 26 April - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 12 April Chapter 12 Wine Bar. Dave Beebee on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake on keyboards. 20.30 - to 23.00. Free entrance. http://chapter12winebar.co.uk/
Saturday 6 April at 9.00pm Crowborough Constitutional Club. The trio will be performing with Jackie Sampson on vocals.https://www.facebook.com/The-Crowborough-Constitutional-Club-83402562285/
Saturday 23 March- The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Saturday 9 March- The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Saturday 26 October - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 25 October - Constant Service, Brighton at 8.00pm - John Lake Trio and Friends play their unique groove driven jazz including works by Michel Camilo, Chick Corea and original tunes composed by John Lake. Free entry. https://www.facebook.com/TheConstantService/
Sunday 20 October - The Depot. Lewes at 11.00am - Jackie Sampson sings the songs of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Accompanied by John Lake on piano. Brunch is served in the cafe and the performance will be between 11.00am and 1.00pm. https://lewesdepot.org/whats-on/live-music
Friday 27 September - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Wednesday 7 August - The John Lake Trio Plays Camilo at St Nicholas Church, Brighton. 12.30pm. Retiring Collection. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums. https://www.stnicholasbrighton.org.uk/Music/lunchtime-recitals.html
Friday 26 July The John Lake Trio Plays Camilo at Unitarian Church, Brighton. 12.30pm A concert of compositions by the legendary Michel Camilo for the band with a few originals interposed. Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake .Entrance £4.00 Time: 12.30 - 13.15 New Road, Brighton BN1 1UF http://www.brightonunitarian.org.uk/friday-lunchtime-concerts.html
Friday 5 July - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 21 June - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Saturday 8 June - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Angus Bishop on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 31 May - Jazz on the Lawn at Kingscote Estate. Join us to celebrate all that is great about English wine at Kingscote Estate. With a live performance by The John Lake Trio, a complimentary glass of our very own West Sussex wine and plenty of food (and more wine, of course) for sale, we have the recipe for a perfect summer's evening in the perfect location - surrounded by our stunning English vines and a fantastic jazz band. Could there be a better way to welcome the English Summertime? Mill Place Farm, Vowels Lane, East Grinstead RH19 4LG https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ Kingscote Estate
Saturday 25 May- The Grand Hotel. An evening of swing and jazz a la Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, featuring Jackie Sampson on vocals and percussion, John Lake on grand piano and Dave Beebee on bass. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Saturday 11 May - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Sunday 28 April at 3.00pm St Andrews Church Alfriston Bach a la Loussier. The music of Bach as interpreted in a jazz setting by Jacques Loussier. Retiring Collection. John Lake on grand piano, Simon Cambers on drums and Matt Casterton on bass.
Friday 26 April - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 12 April Chapter 12 Wine Bar. Dave Beebee on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake on keyboards. 20.30 - to 23.00. Free entrance. http://chapter12winebar.co.uk/
Saturday 6 April at 9.00pm Crowborough Constitutional Club. The trio will be performing with Jackie Sampson on vocals.https://www.facebook.com/The-Crowborough-Constitutional-Club-83402562285/
Saturday 23 March- The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Saturday 9 March- The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30. www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Gigs in 2018
Saturday 27 October - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Angus Bishop on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
Sunday 14 October - Alfriston Church. The John Lake Trio Plays Camilo. The first concert of compositions by the legendary Michel Camilo for the band with a few originals interposed. Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake on the wonderful new baby grand piano. 14.00 start. Full details to be announced.
Saturday 15 September - Chapter 12 Wine Bar. Matt Casterton on bass, Angus Bishop on drums and John Lake on keyboards. Part of the Hailsham Festival. 20.30 - to 23.00. Free entrance.
Wednesday 12 September - Bach a la Loussier at St Nicholas Church, Brighton. 12.30pm. Retiring Collection. John Lake on grand piano, Keith Goddard on bass, Angus Bishop on drums.
Friday 7 September - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
Friday 31 August - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
Friday 10 August - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
Friday 27 July - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Angus Bishop on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Sunday 22 July - Latin Jazz @ Rotunda. A new regular gig for a new band The Lake/Blakeman Band. Robin Blakeman on saxes and flutes, John Lake on keys, Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and Angus Bishop on percussion. Musicians welcome to join the second set latin jazz jam and dancers are very welcome. Entrance is free with a retiring collection. 14.00 - 16.30. The Rotunda Cafe is fully licensed and serves Sunday lunches and a great range of cold meals.
https://www.facebook.com/Rotunda-Cafe-309768439169307/
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Sunday 22 July - Latin Jazz @ Rotunda. A new regular gig for a new band The Lake/Blakeman Band. Robin Blakeman on saxes and flutes, John Lake on keys, Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and Angus Bishop on percussion. Musicians welcome to join the second set latin jazz jam and dancers are very welcome. Entrance is free with a retiring collection. 14.00 - 16.30. The Rotunda Cafe is fully licensed and serves Sunday lunches and a great range of cold meals.
https://www.facebook.com/Rotunda-Cafe-309768439169307/
Friday 6 July - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Oz Dechaine on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 29 June - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Saturday 9 June - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Thursday 7 June Saltdean Jazz Appreciation Society - Jackie Sampson and John Lake performing songs from the Ella Fitzgerald songbook. 15.00 to 16.30.
Friday 11 May - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 27 April - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Saturday 14 April - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tunes, modern standards and some re-modeled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Steve Edwards on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 13 April - Chapter 12 Wine Bar. Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake on keyboards. 20.30 - to 23.00. Free entrance. http://chapter12winebar.co.uk/
Saturday 24 March - Crowborough Constitutional Club - The trio will be performing with Jackie Sampson on vocals.https://www.facebook.com/The-Crowborough-Constitutional-Club-83402562285/
Gigs in 2017
http://www.grandbrighton.co.uk/
Saturday 7 January
Saturday 14 January
Friday 3 February
Friday 10 February
Saturday 22 April - Crowborough Constitutional Club - The trio will be performing with Jackie Sampson on vocals.https://www.facebook.com/The-Crowborough-Constitutional-Club-83402562285/
Friday 12 May - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tune, modern standards and some re-modelled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 19 May - The Grand Hotel. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tune, modern standards and some re-modelled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Keith Goddard on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Sunday 21 May - The Ajex Centre. The trio will be joined by the fabulous singer Dave Williams to perform a host of Sinatra songs, plus some original tunes by John Lake. Private Event.
Tuesday 23 May Poetry Charity gig. Primrose Hill Community Centre London.
Simon Cambers on percussion, Jackie Sampson on vocals and John Lake on keyboards
http://phca.cc/
Thursday 25 May Poetry and Jazz Layer Cake. Brighton Fringe Festival Gig.
Latest Music Bar, Brighton. 20.00 – 22.30
Featuring award winning writer John Harvey with Phil Paton on sax, Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake on keyboards. http://thelatest.co.uk/musicbar/ or https://www.brightonfringe.org/box-office/shows/search?query=Poetry%20and%20Jazz
Thursday 1 June Saltdean Jazz Appreciation Society - Jackie Sampson and John Lake performing the greatest hits of George and Ira Gershwin. 15.00 to 16.30.
Friday 2 June - The Grand Hotel Brighton. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tune, modern standards and some re-modelled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Keith Goddard on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 30 June - The Grand Hotel Brighton. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tune, modern standards and some re-modelled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 7 July - The Grand Hotel Brighton. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tune, modern standards and some re-modelled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, TBC on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 21 July - The Grand Hotel Brighton. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tune, modern standards and some re-modelled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 28 July The Brighton Unitarian Church. The Quintet will be playing some new original tunes and a few from the 2016 recording "Wave of Translation". John Lake on piano and keyboards, Alex Bondonno on sax, Jackie Sampson on vocals and percussion, Oz Dechaine on bass and Simon Cambers on drums.
Entrance £3.50 Time: 12.30 - 13.15 New Road, Brighton BN1 1UF
http://www.brightonunitarian.org.uk/friday-lunchtime-concerts.html
Friday 11 August - Chapter 12 Wine Bar. Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake on keyboards. 20.30 - to 23.00. Free entrance. http://chapter12winebar.co.uk/
Friday 18 August - The Grand Hotel Brighton. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tune, modern standards and some re-modelled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 25 August - The Bricklayers Arms, Crowborough. 20.00 - 22.30. The trio will be joined by vocalist Jackie Sampson performing an evening of modern jazz standards and a few original tunes at this lively and welcoming pub. John Lake on keyboards, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. http://www.bricklayersarms-crowborough.co.uk/
Friday 11 August - Chapter 12 Wine Bar. Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake on keyboards. 20.30 - to 23.00. Free entrance. http://chapter12winebar.co.uk/
Friday 18 August - The Grand Hotel Brighton. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tune, modern standards and some re-modelled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 25 August - The Bricklayers Arms, Crowborough. 20.00 - 22.30. The trio will be joined by vocalist Jackie Sampson performing an evening of modern jazz standards and a few original tunes at this lively and welcoming pub. John Lake on keyboards, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. http://www.bricklayersarms-crowborough.co.uk/
Saturday 26 August Sovereign Yacht Club, Eastbourne Marina. 13.30 - 17.00. Open to all this weekend for the annual regatta.http://www.shyc.co.uk/
Friday 2 September - The Grand Hotel Brighton. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tune, modern standards and some re-modelled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Dean Morris on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Wednesday 6 September St Nicholas Church, Brighton. A performance of Bach in the style of Jacques Loussier's performances along with some original tunes by John Lake. John Lake on the beautiful Steinway grand piano, Keith Goddard on bass and Dean Morris on drums. 12.30 - 13.15. Entrance free - donations welcomed. http://www.stnicholasbrighton.org.uk/index.php/Music/lunchtime-recitals.html
Friday 8 September - The Grand Hotel Brighton. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tune, modern standards and some re-modelled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Angus Bishop on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Saturday 7 October - Chapter 12 Wine Bar. Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake on keyboards. 20.30 - to 23.00. Free entrance. http://chapter12winebar.co.uk/
Friday 13 October - The Grand Hotel Brighton. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tune, modern standards and some re-modelled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Saturday 21 October - The Grand Hotel Brighton. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tune, modern standards and some re-modelled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 17 November - The Grand Hotel Brighton. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tune, modern standards and some re-modelled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Oz Dechaine on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 24 November - Ray's Jazz at Foyle's, Charing Cross Road, London.
Poetry and Jazz Layer Cake.18.00 - 19.00
Featuring award winning writer John Harvey with Phil Paton on sax, Matt Casterton on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake on keyboards. http://www.foyles.co.uk/Public/Events/Upcoming.aspx
Saturday 2 December - The Grand Hotel Brighton. The trio will be playing a blend of original jazz tune, modern standards and some re-modelled pop tunes. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Loz Thomas on drums. Entrance is free to the bar. 19.00 - 22.30.
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
Friday 22 December - Chapter 12 Wine Bar. Matt Casterton on bass, Mike Roy on drums and John Lake on keyboards. 20.30 - to 23.00. Free entrance. http://chapter12winebar.co.uk/
Gigs in 2016
Saturday 12 March Crowborough Constitutional Club. 8.30pm to 11.45pm with Jackie Sampson on vocalsSaturday 26 March Verdict Jazz Cafe, Brighton 8.30pm. Doors open 7.00pm. Launch of the CD Wave of Translation http://www.verdictjazz.co.uk/
Friday 29 April Chapter 12 Wine Bar, Hailsham. 8.30pm to 11.00pm
http://chapter12winebar.co.uk/events/
Wednesday 4 May St Nicholas Church, Brighton from 12.30pm to 1.00pm. Solo piano concert by John Lake playing classically influenced piano music including original compositions
http://www.stnicholasbrighton.org.uk/index.php/Music/lunchtime-recitals.html
Wednesday 18 May Roebuck Inn, Laughton. The quartet featuring Alex Bondonno on sax, Oz Dechaine on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake on keyboards will be playing a mix of originals and jazz standards. 8.00pm to 10.30pm. Free entry. http://theroebuckinn.pub/
Tuesday 14 June Roebuck Inn, Laughton. The quartet featuring Alex Bondonno on sax, Oz Dechaine on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake on keyboards will be playing a mix of originals and jazz standards. 8.00pm to 10.30pm. Free entry. http://theroebuckinn.pub/
Friday 15 July Chapter 12 Wine Bar, Hailsham. 8.30pm to 11.00pm. A trio gig with John Lake on piano, Oz Dechiane on bass and James Chapman on drums.
http://chapter12winebar.co.uk/events/
http://www.brightonunitarian.org.uk/friday-lunchtime-concerts.html
Friday 19 August Grand Hotel, Brighton. The trio will play their first gig at Brighton superb hotel in the bar from 19.00 to 23.00. John Lake on grand piano, Oz Dechaine on bass and Simon Cambers on drums.http://www.grandbrighton.co.uk/
Sunday 21 August Buxted Park near Uckfield. An afternoon of jazz with great food and drink on tap. Alex Bondonno on sax, Simon Cambers on drums and Matt Casterton on bass. 14.00 - 17.00.
https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/buxtedpark
Saturday 27 August Sovereign Yacht Club, Eastbourne Marina. 13.30 - 17.00. Open to all this weekend for the annual regatta.
Sunday 28 August Rottingdean Jazz Festival, Seafront Terraces. 15.00. The full quintet with Phil Paton on sax, Jackie Sampson on vocals and percussion, Simon Cambers on drums and Matt Casterton on bass.
http://www.rottingdeanarts.org.uk/
Saturday 17 September Grand Hotel, Brighton. The trio will be playing at this superb Brighton hotel in the bar from 19.00 to 22.30. John Lake on grand piano, Oz Dechaine on bass and Simon Cambers on drums.http://www.grandbrighton.co.uk/
Friday 30 September Chapter 12 Wine Bar, Hailsham. 8.30pm to 11.00pm
http://chapter12winebar.co.uk/events/
Saturday 22 October Grand Hotel, Brighton. The trio will be playing at this superb Brighton hotel in the bar from 19.00 to 22.30. John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Loz Thomas on drums.http://www.grandbrighton.co.uk/
Saturday 19 November Grand Hotel, Brighton. The trio will be playing at this superb Brighton hotel in the bar from 19.00 to 22.30. John Lake on grand piano, Oz Dechaine on bass and Simon Cambers on drums.http://www.grandbrighton.co.uk/
http://chapter12winebar.co.uk/events/
Friday 16 December Eastbourne Underground Theatre. 8.00pm.
A performance of the 2016 CD Wave of Translation with Jackie Sampson on vocals and percussion, Alex Bondonno on sax, Oz Dechaine on bass, Simon Cambers on drums and John Lake on grand piano and keyboards.
http://undergroundtheatre.co.uk/
Gigs in 2015
Friday 6 November Chapter 12 Wine Bar, Hailsham 8.30pm to 11.00pm
Saturday 10 October Private Party in Eastbourne
Friday 24 July Return trio gig at the Unitarian Church Brighton. 12.15 to 13.00.
Sunday 24 May With Jackie Sampson on vocals. Bricklayers Arms, Crowborough at 18.00
Friday 24 July Return trio gig at the Unitarian Church Brighton. 12.15 to 13.00.
Sunday 24 May With Jackie Sampson on vocals. Bricklayers Arms, Crowborough at 18.00
Saturday 21 March With Jackie Sampson on vocals. Crowborough Constitutional Club. Members only.
Friday 23 January With Jackie Sampson on vocals. Bricklayers Arms, Crowborough at 21.00.
Gigs in 2014
JanuaryTuesday 28 January With Phil Paton on sax. Hare and Hounds, Worthing, UK
March
Saturday 15 March. With Jackie Sampson on vocals. Crowborough Constitutional Club. Members only.
May
Wednesday 21 May Brighton Fringe Festival gig at the Friends Centre with Phil Paton on sax.
July
Friday 18 July Unitarian Church in Brighton.
September
Friday 19 September Saltdean Lido in Brighton
Friday 26 September Jazz and poetry gig at the Shoreham Spoken Festival with John Harvey
October
Tuesday 14 October Hare and Hounds Pub, Worthing
Gigs in 2013
February
Wednesday 6 February Keats House, London with Anjan Saha performing Blue Aerogramme
April
Friday 26 April Komedia, Brighton
May
Tuesday 7 May CD Launch at the Verdict Jazz Cafe, Brighton with Phil Paton on sax
June
Saturday 1 June Brighton Fringe Festival, Friends Meeting House with Jackie Sampson on vocals and Phil Paton on sax.
August
Saturday 3 August Private Function with Sue Richardson on vocals and trumpet
October
Wednesday 2 October John Lake and Simon Cambers accompanied poetry by Kadija George
at the Barbican Library in London
November
Thursday 14 November Ray's Jazz, Foyle's, Charing Cross Road, London
Thursday 28 November Odense Music Library, Odense, Denmark
Thursday 28 November Odense Music Library, Odense, Denmark
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