Simon Spillett with the
Schedule
Sun Apr 26 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Irish Centre Fitzwilliam Street Huddersfield. | Huddersfield, EN
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Come join us on Sunday 26th April as we play host to Simon Spillett with the fabulous Andrzej Baranek Trio.Biography:
2026 marks a milestone anniversary for tenor saxophonist and bandleader Simon Spillett; 30 years on the UK jazz scene. Since his debut in the 1990s he has risen to become one of Britain’s most prominent jazz figures. An instrumentalist with a powerful, straight-ahead style, drawing on the best of the jazz tradition and in particular the inspiration of an illustrious forebear, the late great Tubby Hayes, he is highly popular attraction playing sold out gigs at the best jazz clubs (Ronnie Scott’s) and at virtually every festival of consequence (including the EFG London Jazz Festival) with both his regular quartet and his star-studded big band.
As a recording artists he had released five well-regarded albums, with his big band debut CD ‘Dear Tubby H.’ (2023) garnering a much deserved five star award in ‘Jazzwise’ magazine. He’s also picked up a clutch of awards; BBC Rising Star (2007), Album of the Year (‘Jazz Journal’ 2008), Top Tenor Saxophone (British Jazz Awards 2011) and ‘Services to British Jazz’ (2016).
A charismatic performer, gifted with a dry observational wit, he’s never lost sight of the fact that jazz is entertainment as much as art and whether playing, writing or articulately holding forth on his favourite subject – UK jazz history – he’s an infectiously passionate communicator. Indeed, between playing, he has found time to pen a widely-praised biography of Tubby Hayes (‘The Long Shadow of The Little Giant’), write sleeve notes to over 150 albums, contribute articles to magazines including ‘Jazzwise’ and ‘Record Collector’ and act as an anchor interviewee on documentaries for the BBC and Jazz FM.
"Straight-ahead, high energy jazz is his line and he does it with aplomb" - The Guardian
Line-up:
Simon Spillett: Saxophone
Andrzej Baranek: Piano
Ben Crosland: Bass
Dave Tyas: drums
Ticket Prices / Availability:
Tickets are priced at £16.00 per person (plus 0.40p booking fee). Tickets can be purchased online via the Huddersfield Jazz website, or on the door on the date of the event.
Note: Payment on the door can now be made by card.
Tickets will be limited to the venue fire safety capacity. Huddersfield Jazz & The Irish Centre reserve the right to refuse entry.
Start/Finish Times / Refreshments:
As per past events the gig will start at 2pm and aim to finishing around 4pm (dependant on performance timings) with a short mid session break. Full bar facilities will be available on the day.
Venue Location:
The Irish Centre is located on Fitzwilliam Street in Huddersfield - 86 Fitzwilliam St, Huddersfield HD1 5BB.
Car Parking:
Car parking is available on the street / in the car parks opposite the Irish Centre.
Please Note
Huddersfield Jazz / The Irish Centre take no responsibility for incorrect parking / any fines incurred.
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Where is it happening?
The Irish Centre Fitzwilliam Street Huddersfield., 86 Fitzwilliam Street,Huddersfield, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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