Sunday, 5 October

Jazz At The Merchants House presents

Gabriel Latchin Trio

Gabriel Latchin launches his new album "The Man I Love" , paying tribute to the pre-eminent American composer George Gershwin.

Gabriel Latchin Trio

Gabriel Latchin - Piano

Calum Gourlay - Double Bass

Josh Morrison - Drums

About Gabriel Latchin

Pianist and composer Gabriel Latchin has made a name for himself as one of the UK's finest musicians, praised internationally by critics and world renowned musicians alike. Known for his effortlessly swinging feel and compelling performances, Latchin was recently praised by The Guardian as "the best straight-ahead jazz pianist to appear in the past few years."

Now a major highlight on the UK jazz scene, The Gabriel Latchin Trio take inspiration from Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson and Herbie Hancock. This evening's concert will pay tribute to the music of George Gershwin, the pre-eminent American composer. The Man I Love, the trio's fifth record, features new arrangements of all-Gershwin favourites, including Summertime, Someone to Watch Over Me and I Got Rhythm.

With thousands of albums sold and 40+ million streams, Latchin's international presence is growing fast. Recently awarded four stars in both The Times and The Guardian, the trio has also been featured in DownBeat (USA) and Jazz Japan.

"the best straight-ahead jazz pianist to appear in the past few years." The Guardian

"Gabriel is an excellent musician and one hell of a nice guy." Christian McBride

Sunday, 2 November

Jazz At The Merchants House presents Erik Palmberg Quartet

Leading Swedish trumpeter performs lyrical and melodic contemporary jazz, steeped in tradition but with a modern Nordic touch.

Erik Palmberg Quartet

Erik Palmberg - trumpet, flugelhorn

Anton Dromberg - piano

Niklas Wennström - double bass

Sebastian Voegler - drums

Erik Palmberg Quartet has gained widespread international attention and acclaim as one of the most interesting and inventive Scandinavian jazz acts today.

"In Between" (Prophone 2021) was our last album and it got widespread praise and also won the readers poll for best jazz album "Gyllene Skivan" in Swedens biggest jazz portal Orkesterjournalen.

About Erik Palmberg

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, educated at the Royal College of Music and Jazz-Institut-Berlin, Erik Palmberg has been playing regularly with his group since the release of their first album, First Lines in 2018.

With the release of his second album, In Between, 2021, Erik gained wider recognition both in Sweden but also internationally. In 2022, "In Between" also won the readers poll for the prestigious Gyllene Skivan award.

His sound has been described as deeply rooted in the jazz tradition but with a modern, nordic touch. The music has been described as poetic, emotional, and played with deep seated lyricism.

Allaboutjazz 2022: While Palmberg draws from a variety of trumpeters, from Freddie Hubbard and Miles Davis to Tom Harrell and Kenny Wheeler, his own signature sound has now emerged. It is one of crisp articulation on a wide array of note selections, and an innate sense of taking the music in the direction it wants to go.

Erik and his group did extensive touring in Sweden 2022-2023. The group played at all the top venues in Sweden and was also featured at The Stockholms Kulturfestival. He also toured in Germany in 2022, playing his music with german musicians.

Erik is also a sought-after sideman. In 2020, Erik was featured on the Stockholm Corona Sessions Vol 1, Vol 2 and Vol 3, led by Jazzagenturen, featuring some of the top names in Swedish jazz.

He is a member of the jazz group Horncraft, which released the critically acclaimed album, "Inside Looking Out" in 2023, and he is also a new member of the hard bop group Lexingtone and plays with various groups and constellations such as the newly formed Swedish Radio Jazz Group (led by Nils Landgren) Blue House Jazz Orchestra and others.

PRESS:

"Erik Palmberg's Faces is a contemporary jazz gem, balancing introspection and vibrancy

Each track offers a cinematic mood, showcasing Palmberg's sensitivity and modern tone. A refined, melodic, and deeply emotive listening experience." Matt Groom, Prestomusic, UK

"very impressive..engaging" Nick Lea, Jazzviews, UK:

"Almost literary in it´s richness and depth", highest grade ★★★★★ Paris-Move, France

"A great album, we are thrilled!" Jazz-Fun, Germany

"The quartet is unique" La Habitacion del Jazz, Spain

"Album of the Week" highest grade ★★★★★ Skjazz, Slovakia

"An engaging and profound musical experience" Jazz in Family, Italy

GLASGOW JAZZ CLUB RETURNS

In addition to all of this we are delighted announce the return of our pop-up gigs under the banner of Glasgow Jazz Club.

Teaming up with Blackfriars of Bell Street, we look forward to welcoming esteemed guitarist and grassroots jazz activist Nigel Price (on his incredible 45 date album launch tour!) with a world-class international, double guitar led ensemble

on TUE 11 November.

GLASGOW JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS LORNE LOFSKY / NIGEL PRICE QUARTET

TUE 11th NOVEMBER

Blackfriars Of Bell Street

BOOK TICKETS HERE