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, Jimmy Smith, Herbie Hancock and other jazz / blues greats they capture the soulful, groovy and danceable side of the blues to create a great party atmosphere at any event.
Tracy Ray is a regular on the London jazz scene and The Mojos - Dave Lagnado (double bass), Mike Watts (drums), Damian Hand (saxophone / flute) and Dave Baldwin (organ) have played with many major artists including Van Morrison, Georgie Fame, Jerry Lee Lewis, James Hunter, Jerry Dammers, Chris Farlowe, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck 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. 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 redolent of Al Jarreau with flashy guitar work and the rawest of alto sax.
9.00pm, The Cosimo Matassa Project
The Cosimo Matassa Project are a London band working to conjure up the unique rhythm ‘n’ blues flavours that emerged from New Orleans in the late 1940s and early 1950s. At the core of the band are pianist and arranger Al "Dente" Dunn (Loudon Wainwright / Richard Thompson) and singer/double bassist Dai Price (Dai & The Ramblers) They’re often joined by top London session players with credits that include Allen Toussaint, Van Morrison and James Hunter. Over the last couple of years the band have become a staple on the R’n’B circuit, gigging around London clubs and bars such as Nightjar in Old Street, Brasserie Zedel in Mayfair and Ronnie Scott’s in Soho.
Tickets £12.00 per person
Redeemable when dining for minimum of two courses including a main dish.
Now taking bookings by phone or email.
