The Richard Exall Trio

Name: The Richard Exall Trio
Start: 2026-01-30T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-30T21:30:00+00:00
Location: Sun Inn Hardingstone

Schedule

Fri Jan 30 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Sun Inn Hardingstone | Northampton, EN

Details
Venue: The Barn, The Sun Inn.
Time: 7:30pm till 9:30pm (Doors open 7pm).
Ticket prices: From £16 pp. Join Club Flamingo and get 30% off ticket prices - visit flamingojazznights.com/club-flamingo for more details and to purchase membership.
Dress code: We don't have a dress code policy, however, business casual is recommended if you are unsure what to wear.
Dining options: Dining is available for table seating tickets only. Details of the menus and prices can be viewed via the ticketing page.
About The Sun Inn/ The Barn
The Sun Inn is a beloved gastro pub nestled in the suburban village of Hardingstone. Established in 1850, it embodies the essence of a classic English pub, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.
The Barn, which adjoins the pub, offers a private and cosy setting for the jazz nights. It features its own private bar and toilets - separate from the main pub, ensuring an exclusive and comfortable atmosphere for guests to enjoy live jazz.
About The Richard Exall Trio
"...exciting, fast, and furious..." - Jazz UK
"...amongst the country's best." - Stafford Jazz Festival
Richard Exall - Saxophone, Clarinet, Vocals
Richard studied clarinet at the Royal College of Music with Michael Collins and, self-taught on saxophone, formed his own jazz quartet and big band while at college. He became a well-known figure on the London jazz scene, performing with groups like the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and the Ink Spots. After college, he balanced careers in classical and jazz, playing with the London Symphonietta and in the West End. Richard co-founded the award-winning jazz quintet Root Position, which gained recognition across Europe.
In 1997, he toured the US and Europe with Jesus Alemany’s Cubanismo and performed with Latin groups like Orchestra La Clave, King Salsa, and Tumbaito. He also worked with major big bands such as The Glenn Miller Orchestra (UK), the London Swing Orchestra, and The Nelson Riddle Orchestra (UK). In the late 1990s, he became a regular on the vintage jazz scene with bands like the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. From 2004 to 2014, Richard toured Europe as a member of the Big Chris Barber Band before focusing on his solo career.
Richard is a composer, arranger, and performer who has worked with groups like Saxtet, The Magnificent 7 Jazz Band, and The London Swing Orchestra. He has performed with notable ensembles such as the Mike Westbrook big band and the Big Carla Bley Band. His recording and touring credits include collaborations with The United Funk Organisation, PJ Proby, Martha Reeves, and Ronnie Spector.
Richard leads Richard Exall’s Shooting Stars and is involved in projects like The Krupa Connection, The Magnificent Seven, and the award-winning Amy Roberts/ Richard Exall Quintet. He regularly performs at jazz festivals across the UK and Europe, including Keswick, Pershore, and Swanage.
Mark Adams - Double Bass
Mark started playing bass after a childhood of singing in a cathedral choir. Determined not to make a full time career out of music, Mark has enjoyed a career of design and semi-pro playing and has backed some of jazz’s greatest stars such as Tommy Whittle, Roy Williams, John Barnes, Jack Parnell, Digby Fairweather, Clark Tracey, and now Richard Exall. This has led in turn to playing with many of the national jazz stars and bands with whom Richard is also involved. Mark runs an other-than-school educational facility, which includes design and the arts. He has restored his own antique double bass donated in ‘a bag’ by one of jazz’s national heros. Mark likes all music as long as it's "done well"!
Mark Ridout - Guitar
Mark Ridout is a seasoned guitarist who has appeared at many of the UK’s leading jazz venues and festivals, performing with artists such as Jimmy Smith, Barbara Dennerlein, Tony Martin, Natalie Cole, Jane Monheit, Eddie Parker, and others. He has contributed to numerous jazz recordings, including albums by Jacqui Hicks, Andrea Vicari, Stuart Curtis, and Simon Thorpe’s Improphonics, as well as various pop and rock projects.
As a session musician, Mark’s guitar work can also be heard on several computer and Wii game soundtracks. In 2001, he toured the United States with the jazz-funk group Down to the Bone. His television appearances include performing on Strictly Come Dancing and playing with Alison Moyet on The Lesley Garrett Show. Mark is also a regular presence on BBC Radio as part of the BBC Big Band.
Further Information
For more information on the jazz night, please email Daniel at [email protected] or call 07950 705488.