Wednesday, 21 December 2016

Back at the Grand Hotel in Brighton in January 2017

New dates for the trio at the Grand Hotel Brighton

The trio will back playing their unique mix of modern jazz standards, original tunes and pop re-workings at the Victoria Bar in Brighton's most stylish hotel.
John Lake will playing the house grand piano joined by Matt Casterton on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. There will be guest performances by Dave Williams on vocals and Andy Batkin on guitar with other names to be announced.


Put these dates in your 2017 diary now to avoid missing out... Admission is free but seating filled up so be early to avoid standing.

Saturday 7 January
Saturday 14 January
Friday 3 February
Friday 10 Februrary

Wednesday, 7 December 2016

Chapter 12 Wine Bar Gig - Friday 9 December

Back at Chapter 12 Wine Bar in Hailsham

The trio are back at this fabulous wine bar in the centre of Hailsham where not on great wine but great food is served.
The musical offering will be a mix of modern jazz standards, a few original tunes and some pop tunes re-worked into a jazz setting.

Don't miss this last gig for the trio in Hailsham for 2016 - we might even drop a Christmas tune in the mix....


Playing from 8.30pm to 11.00pm
Free admission  

Friday, 18 November 2016

The John Lake Trio: Quintet Gig at Eastbourne Underground Theatre

The John Lake Trio: Quintet Gig at Eastbourne Underground Theatre: Friday 16 December at 7.30pm Eastbourne Underground Theatre A special quintet performance of the Wave of Translation album, some of t...

Quintet Gig at Eastbourne Underground Theatre

Friday 16 December at 7.30pm Eastbourne Underground Theatre

A special quintet performance of the Wave of Translation album, some of the first album Up on the Downs and a couple of new tunes. Jackie Sampson will be on vocals and percussion, Simon Cambers on drums and we will be joined by guest artists Andy Pickett (from Mingus Underground Octet)on saxes and Dave Beebee on bass. John Lake will be using the superb house grand piano plus keyboards. This promises to be a great evening which should not be missed. 
Tickets in advance.


Friday, 16 September 2016

The John Lake Trio at the Grand Hotel Brighton 2016

The Grand Hotel in Brighton is fast becoming a top venue for live jazz in the City of Brighton and Hove so why not come along and hear us play a range of jazz standards, some original tunes and some pop tunes worked in a jazz setting. Sample the great cocktails and other quality refreshments and food with no entrance or cover charge. Start time 7.00pm and finish at 10.30pm but arrive early to ensure you get seated!

Saturday 17 September

John Lake on grand piano, Oz Dechaine on bass and Simon Cambers on drums

Saturday 22 October

John Lake on grand piano, Matt Casterton on bass and Loz Thomas on drums.


Saturday 19 November

John Lake on grand piano, Oz Dechaine on bass and Simon Cambers on drums. 

Wednesday, 24 August 2016

The Wave at the Seafront

Sunday 28 August at the Seafront Terraces Rottingdean



The quintet are performing the 2016 album Wave of Translation along with some tunes from the first album Up on the Downs this Sunday 28 August from 3.00pm to 4.45pm. Free entrance but seats go quickly so arrive in good time to avoid having to stand! Refreshments available from the adjacent Coachmann Inn. The band are Phil Paton on saxes, Jackie Sampson on vocals and percussion, Simon Cambers on drums, Matt Casterton on bass and composer John Lake on keyboards.

Come along and enjoy modern melodic and original jazz for free!

Tuesday, 2 August 2016