An evening of jazz, swing and funk, performed by young musicians from across Brighton & Hove, and featuring the Brighton & Hove Big Band recently returned from their tour to the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2006.

reads from & presents his new book

'The Steep Approch to Garbadale ’

City Books At The Old Market

Over a 30 year career in which he has released more than 20 albums, he is now one of the most significant figures in the Slovak & Czech music scene.

Acclaimed interpreter of the Great American Songbook, Stacey Kent's wonderful pitching, faultless phrasing and unfailing swing - with Jim Tomlinson's tenor making an irresistable second voice - marks her out as a great jazz diva of our age.

Winner of numerous jazz awards her most recent album, with Jim Tomlinson, won this year's BBC 'Jazz Album of the Year'.

reads from & presents his new book

'Writing on the Wall - China and the West in the 21st Century’

City Books At The Old Market

After thirty years of enigmatic reinvention this unique band play an intimate gig at The Old Market.

An uncompromising and unforgettable live experience.

A new musical play set in Brighton in 1967 - two sixteen-year-olds who’s parents want to split them up, run away to California.

The play explores their young relationship, the interaction with their parents & those of the parents themselves.