Josh Bailey Trio – Café Spotlight

We’re delighted to welcome Brum wonderkid Josh Bailey to our cosy little venue, accompanied by his exciting group, featuring Casper Hamilton (bass) and Isla Hutchins (drums).

Enthralling pianist Josh starts his first year on the jazz degree at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this autumn but has already made his name on the local scene, depping on a few occasions with Louis Hamilton-Foad’s thrill-a-minute urban/funk laced outfit Impossible Conversations.

Josh is a newcomer to jazz composition but comes armed with fresh takes on the Great American Songbook and influences including Keith Jarrett, McCoy Tyner and Mulgrew Miller.

Brought up in Hall Green and now based in Solihull, he is now in his fourth year playing jazz, having become hooked while developing a blues tune in Year 8 of his GCSE music course, forming his own trio on the spot. Having imbibed the genius of Oscar Peterson early on, he went on to join the Birmingham Junior Conservatoire while absorbing the music of Brad Mehldau and others.

Outstanding instrumentalists Casper and Isla are comparative veterans, having just started their second year on the Conservatoire degree. We expect a busy one, so do get in early for your tickets!

Note: this gig replaces one by Macy Wright, who was no longer available. We hope to include her soon!