Tom Barford

Peggy's Skylight 
Saturday 22 August 2026 | 6.45pm & 9.15pm
Tickets: £16

The Tom Barford Quintet bring a bold, modern approach to jazz, mixing up-tempo grooves, rich harmonies, and spirited improvisation. Known for their tight interplay and adventurous compositions, the group creates music that feels fresh, unpredictable and full of energy. "You rarely get mirth and musicality so enmeshed"Jazzwise

"Barford's sleight of hand as a composer, leader, soloist warrants great attention. Will you ever summarise how the magic works?" –  Jazzwise Magazine
A line up of internationally renowned musicians play the music from Tom's latest album "Live at the Parakeet" recorded as part of the 2024 London Jazz Festival

The music is eclectic, virtuosic playing over fast tempos, Wayne Shorter and Vince Mendoza inspired compositions and even some tasty arrangements of some Joe Henderson classics!
Tom Barford released his Kenny Wheeler Prize winning album "BLOOMER" on Edition Records back in 2018 to critical acclaim. He also enjoys co-leading the band AuB who have released two albums with Edition Records and Whirlwind Recordings.
"Excellent compositions" –  Downbeat Magazine

Line up:

Tom Barford – Sax

James Copus – Trumpet
Dave Ferris – Piano

Oli Hayhurst – Bass

Jay Davis – Drums

TWO SHOWS:

Ist Show
* Doors at 6pm
* Performance from 6:45pm
* we will require your table by 8:15pm

2nd Show
* Doors at 8:30pm
* Performance from 9:15pm