Our new series of live gigs at Dawkes are designed to let you enjoy leading UK musicians in a comfortable and enjoyable environment. This gig features Saxophonist Martin Speake, one of the most engaging and highly respected UK Saxophonists on the scene.

"...Martin Speake is one of the most interesting and rewarding alto saxophonists now playing jazz on any continent." Thomas Conrad - Jazz Times

*PLEASE NOTE: Each ticket-holder will be allocated a seat so please book groups under one booking so that you can be seated together.*

About this event

• Pre-Booking Required
• £25 per person* - includes choice of Artisan Pizza
• Bar service available (soft & alcoholic)
• Doors open 11:45am | Music starts 12pm
• 12pm-1pm First Set
• 1pm-1.30pm Lunch (choice of Artisan Sourdough Pizza Included - Paid Bar)
• 1.30pm-2.30pm Second Set

* (Vegan and Vegetarian pizza options available. Please contact us in advance if you have any dietary requirements)

• 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.

"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

The Band

• Martin Speake - Alto Sax
• Francis Tulip - Guitar
• Calum Gourlay - Bass
  
• Adam Merrell - Drums

MARTIN SPEAKE (Alto Saxophone)

Martin originally studied classical saxophone at Trinity College of Music, London. At that time there were no jazz courses in London, but he met some future jazz musicians at the college, including pianist Simon Purcell, saxophonist Mark Lockheart and the members of the saxophone quartet 'Itchy Fingers' who were studying at the Royal Academy of Music. He toured Europe, South America, Africa and the USA with 'Itchy Fingers' appearing at major jazz festivals.

After leaving the group Martin has gone on to develop his own projects which have been many and diverse. He has established himself as a leading saxophonist, composer and improviser. He is at home in all manner of musical scenarios including free improvisation, luscious ballads and up-tempo bop.

Martin has recorded 25 albums under his own name across a vast range of musical genres. He has performed with leading musicians around the world including; Don Weller, Jim Mullen, Dave Cliff, Julian Arguelles, Loose Tubes and many many more. He is also the lead alto saxophonist in the London Jazz Orchestra (LJO).

Alongside his professional playing commitments Martin has been a committed jazz educator for over 30 years. He teaches at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, the Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Find out more via martinspeake.com