Big Band Classics - arranged for small ensemble

Tom Green - Trumpet 

Tommy Andrews - Saxophone

with the Mike Goff Trio: Al Pirrie - Double Bass, Mike Goff - Drums, Martin Pickett - Piano

These two exceptionally talented musicians will be our last guests for 2026. Their programme features classics from Basie, Ellington, Thad Jones and Charles Mingus skilfully arranged for the smaller ensemble.

Winner of the Dankworth Prize for Jazz Composition and Eddie Harvey Arranger's Award, Tom Green is described as "a poised and nuanced improviser" by John Fordham (The Guardian). He has performed at major UK venues including Ronnie Scott's, the Vortex and 606 club and at festivals including Glastonbury, Love Supreme and the North Sea Jazz Festival. Tom has released two albums of original compositions with his Septet, described as "a kaleidoscope of harmony that is not only phenomenally skilful, but absorbing and endlessly entertaining, too" (the Observer).

Tommy Andrews is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator. His first album release 'The Crux' (on Jellymould Jazz) was described as 'smart, sophisticated' (The Guardian) and a 'mature combination of technical skill and a willingness to entertain.' (All About Jazz). As well as working across the West End, top UK orchestras and for TV and film, Tommy has performed with The BBC Big Band, The Syd Laurence Orchestra, Sir John Dankworth, Cleo Laine, Howard Goodall, Jacob Collier and Claire Martin. Tommy is Head of Jazz and Contemporary Music at Radley College.