Jazz @ Kirkgate : Chris Coull Quartet

25th August 2024 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Chris Coull (trumpet) has a lyrical bop style that is perfect for his small quartet gigs where emphasis is on the golden age of jazz’s Bluenote record label. He has appeared at Appleby, Manchester, Leeds festivals, Love Supreme, Isle of Wight, festivals, The Albert Hall, Jazz At The Lincoln Centre and worked with Alan Barnes, David Newton, Arnie Somogyi etc. His 2021 album “Just One Of Those Things” is a collaboration with Danish singer Sara Oschlag and pianist Mark Edwards.

From his beginnings in Manchester, Chris was previously based in Qatar for 15 years as director of Doha Jazz. For the last decade Chris has based himself in Brighton where his playful be-bop style has been in evidence in the clubs and festivals around the area.

Chris has played with and led collaborations with Jerry Weldon, Charenee Wade, Dominick Farinacci, Jason Brown, Alan Barnes, David Newton, Andy Panayi, Josephine Davies, Toni Kofi, Darren Beckett, Sara Oschlag, Imogen Ryall, and The Damned. Chris has appeared at many festivals and jazz clubs including; Jazz at The Lincoln Centre Doha, Appleby Jazz festival, Manchester Jazz Festival, Love Supreme, Leeds Jazz Festival, and Band On The Wall.

Chris Coull – Trumpet

Joe Steels – Guitar

Andy Champion – Double Bass

Jack Davies – Drums