As the leaves turn and the evenings draw in, the Parlour gets cosier. Parlour Jazz returns! Expect a characteristically Lynrace groove, with classic jazz, Brazilian rhythms and a twist on some familiar favourites.

Join us for an intimate live jazz experience hosted in The Parlour, Lynrace Spirit, led by local Jazz Saxophone wizard Ollie Weston. Our doors will open at 7pm, when you’ll enjoy a welcome glass of Prosecco or Lynrace Negroni, before descending to the Parlour. The bar will be open during the entire evening for you to savour our bespoke cocktails. There will be a break to recharge your glasses, engage with the musicians, and take in the atmosphere.

Lynrace Spirit is a unique cocktail bar in Jericho. Our ethos is founded upon forging connections and inspiring creativity, making it a natural home for live jazz. We will be welcoming a variety of jazz musicians over the coming months who will present yet further variety in jazz styles in our distinct and exclusive setting. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Meet the musicians:

Joy Ellis | Vocals | https://www.joyellismusic.com

Joy Ellis is a London-based pianist, singer and composer, whose music draws together jazz, Brazilian influences, groove and improvisation. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Joy has performed at some of the UK’s leading jazz venues and festivals, including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, the London Jazz Festival, Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Roundhouse.

For this evening, Joy will be singing a selection of classic jazz and Brazilian music, bringing her distinctive vocal style and deep connection to jazz and Latin music to the Parlour. She is also a member of Brazilian ensemble Samba Azul, led by drummer Adam Osmianski, and has performed extensively in Brazilian and Latin jazz settings.

Hugh Turner | Guitar | https://hughturnerguitar.com

Hugh Turner started playing guitar at age 11 and by 13 he was playing with his brothers blues band in pubs and clubs around his native home town of Reading.

Graduating in Gangadeen and classical guitar from North London University at age 19, Hugh played in all the London and the South-East’s jazz clubs with his already formed jazz trio. During the next few years he continued with his jazz performances but also concentrated on his composition. Pop session work, touring and many dance music recording sessions kept him off the streets.

In 1995 Hugh co-founded ‘Jazz Upstairs’, a club showcasing the best of British Jazz. Alan Barnes, Jon Gee, Jay Denson, Theo Travis and Dave Cliff all visited the club with the great house rhythm section of Andy Crowdy (acoustic bass) and Simon Price (drums). Around this time he formed Funk Assembly and started the JW’s residency, featuring among others Brandon Allen (sax), Dennis Rollins (trombone), Brian Edwards (sax) and Andy Gangadeen (drums).

Ollie Weston | Saxophone | https://www.ollieweston.com

Ollie Weston is a varied and active musician across a range of genres and musical styles, and has performed in live and studio sessions as a Saxophonist with artists as diverse as Amy Winehouse, Tim Minchin, Bonobo, Frank Turner, The London Jazz Orchestra, The Hackney Colliery Band, The Ambient Jazz Ensemble and The Nelson Riddle Orchestra. He is the co/leader of the Jazz Quartet ‘Time Is Of The Essence’ and composes and arranges material for this and other ensembles.

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Please note: The Parlour has limited accessibility, and so may not be suitable for those for whom stairs present difficulties. Please contact the bar directly with any questions or concerns ahead of your booking.

£35