The Jazz Defenders
Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, Jazz Club, SE11 4RN , [Venue Details]A modern take on the golden-era Blue Note sound.
Having played several shows at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club as well as many other prestigious venues in the UK, they continue to electrify audiences with their energy and virtuosity.
Led by one of the UK’s most formidable jazz pianists, George Cooper, The Jazz Defenders are a group born from a deep love of Blue Note jazz, drawing on a wealth of inspiration to craft their own raw and vibrant compositions.
The hard bop recordings of Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan and Art Blakey were highly regarded for a reason – catchy horn lines and incredible musicianship combined with Rudy Van Gelder’s engineering skills mean they will forever be regarded as classics of the genre.
The Jazz Defenders are a group that defend the legacy of those recordings whilst creating its own original identity and distinction. The music they produce together is a modern soul jazz slant on this classic hard bop, effortlessly channelling the spirit of the golden Blue Note era of jazz.
Having released their third album ‘Memory in Motion’ earlier this year, the Bristol jazz boppers play original material influenced by a diverse range of styles and genres, from timeless acoustic jazz referencing the classic sounds of Blue Note Records (by the likes of Horace Silver, Art Blakey & Lee Morgan), to a more contemporary fusion where jazz meets soul, funk and hip-hop.
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Performer name: The Jazz Defenders
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The Jazz Defenders
Saturday, 18 Oct 2025 @7.00pm
Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, Jazz Club, SE11 4RNMore Information
A modern take on the golden-era Blue Note sound.
Having played several shows at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club as well as many other prestigious venues in the UK, they continue to electrify audiences with their energy and virtuosity.
Led by one of the UK’s most formidable jazz pianists, George Cooper, The Jazz Defenders are a group born from a deep love of Blue Note jazz, drawing on a wealth of inspiration to craft their own raw and vibrant compositions.
The hard bop recordings of Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan and Art Blakey were highly regarded for a reason – catchy horn lines and incredible musicianship combined with Rudy Van Gelder’s engineering skills mean they will forever be regarded as classics of the genre.
The Jazz Defenders are a group that defend the legacy of those recordings whilst creating its own original identity and distinction. The music they produce together is a modern soul jazz slant on this classic hard bop, effortlessly channelling the spirit of the golden Blue Note era of jazz.
Having released their third album ‘Memory in Motion’ earlier this year, the Bristol jazz boppers play original material influenced by a diverse range of styles and genres, from timeless acoustic jazz referencing the classic sounds of Blue Note Records (by the likes of Horace Silver, Art Blakey & Lee Morgan), to a more contemporary fusion where jazz meets soul, funk and hip-hop.
Admission: £24.00
Performer name: The Jazz Defenders
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