Teddington Jazz Festival
Saturday 21st June 2025, from 4.30pm
A celebration of the melting pot of Jazz and Blues Styles featuring international artists in an intimate riverside setting. The Tracy Ray Trio will be sharing their unique take on The Great American Songbook early in the evening followed by the amazing Emrys Baird fronting the Funky and soulful Soul Immigrants. Headlining are The Cosimo Matassa Project featuring the deep soothing tones of Dai Prices’ mellifluous voice and the infectious rhythms of New Orleans Jazz and Rhythm and Blues.
This is the opportunity to experience warm, up close and personal performances in the intimate and relaxed atmosphere of The Wharf Restaurant.
World-class live jazz performances
Seasonal dishes and summer cocktails
Riverside seating with the best view in town
A vibrant festival atmosphere to kick off your summer
Performances by:
5.00 pm, Tracy Ray Trio
Drawing on repertoire from Nina Simone, Ruth Brown, Ray Charles, and The Great American Songbook Tracy will bring her beautiful renditions of classic jazz standards in her charming inimitable style
She is a regular on the London jazz scene and The Trio - Dave Lagnado (double bass),and Dave Baldwin (Piano ) have played with many major artists including Van Morrison, Georgie Fame, Jerry Lee Lewis, James Hunter and Chris Farlowe,to name a few.
7.00pm, The Soul Immigrants featuring Emrys Baird
Hailing from South London,The Soul Immigrants are fine purveyors of energetic Soul, Jazz Funk & beyond. Led by the charismatic and talented vocalist/ guitarist Emrys Baird they present a potent mix of funk, soul and jazz with distinctive British swagger. The Soul Immigrants know and respect Soul’s wonderful heritage and these skilful musicians have a penchant for a catchy, funky melody.
Emrys Baird Vocals / Guitar
Alan Gibson - Bass
Davide Bouet - Drums
9.00pm, The Cosimo Matassa Project
The Cosimo Matassa Project are a London band working to conjure up the unique jazz and rhythm ‘n’ blues flavours that emerged from Cosimo Matassa’s J+M Studios in New Orleans in the 1950’s and 60’s. Led by Singer / Double Bassist Dai Price who has a deeply healing melifluous voice this group is one of the most authentic New Orleans bands on the scene.
The hugely experienced line up is
Dai Price Vocals / Bass
Al Dunn - Piano
Jonathan Lee - Drums
Damian Hand - Tenor Sax
Dave Priseman - Trumpet
with credits that include Allen Toussaint, Van Morrison, Jon Cleary and James Hunter the band are regulars on the London circuit, having performed at Ronnie Scotts in Soho and with residencies at venues such as Nightjar in Old Street, Brasserie Zedel in Mayfair.
Tickets £12.00 per person
Redeemable when dining for minimum of two courses including a main dish.
Now taking bookings by phone or email.
