Bass to Face

Join us at Dawkes Music for an intimate and electrifying evening with Bass to Face - featuring Claire Martin OBE & Laurence Cottle! This truly unique duo collaboration strips jazz right back to its emotional core - Bass to Face brings together the world-class vocals of Claire Martin and the legendary bass artistry of Laurence Cottle in a bold, soulful, and beautifully original setting. 

About the Artists

Multi-award-winning Brighton-based singer Claire Martin OBE and bass legend Laurence Cottle have joined forces for an extraordinary new collaboration, merging their deep love for the Great American Songbook with their own original compositions. Their new duo - Bass to Face - captivates audiences with a completely unique approach to a duo setting, featuring only Claire’s soulful voice and Laurence’s electric bass.

Revered worldwide for his phenomenal bass playing, Laurence also treats audiences by adding trombone into the mix, revealing yet another layer of his musical brilliance. Friends for over 35 years, Claire and Laurence have performed together in everything from intimate trios to large-scale orchestral projects across the globe.

Bass to Face is an idea they’ve shared for years - and now, with their combined creativity, it’s finally coming to life. Energetic, adventurous, and full of heart, this collaboration pushes the boundaries of what a duo can be… and has a lot of fun doing it.

“World-class.”
— Clive Davis, The Times

“If there’s jazz royalty in Britain, Claire Martin is definitely ermine-clad.”
— Andrew Cartmel, UK Jazz News

About this event

• Pre-booking required.
• Cheese and Charcuterie Boards available to pre-order up to 48 hours before the event
• Under 18's - Free (Must be accompanied by at least one General Admission or Premium Seating ticket)
• Bar service available (soft & alcoholic)
• Doors open 7.30 pm | Music starts 8 pm
  

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Seat Allocations

Each ticket holder will be allocated a seat, so please book groups under one booking so that you can be seated together.

Refunds

All sales are non-refundable. If the event is rescheduled, all purchases will be honoured for the next event date. If you cannot attend the event, you may transfer your purchase to another person. If the event is cancelled, all purchases will be refunded in full.

Getting Here & Parking Info

We have 30 free parking spaces, including two spaces at the front of the building for Blue Badge holders and two electric charging points. Extra on-street parking is available after 6 pm and on Sundays.

Trains run regularly to Maidenhead from Reading and London Paddington. We are a five-minute taxi ride/twenty-minute walk from the station.

"The venue was excellent. The revamped Dawkes shop area adjusted beautifully into a club-like atmosphere. There was a relaxed welcoming attitude from the staff and they were attentive to the needs of the audience."- Live Event Visitor Feedback