

UPCOMING GIGS
Jamie Taylor is a
Hofner Artist
Saturday June 28th 2025 – DAVE WALSH QUARTET
Zeffirelli's, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ, 8pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Dan Whieldon (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Steve Berry (double bass)
One of those nice occasions where, due to a last-minute cancellation, there's been an opportunity to put together a fantastic group of like-minded musicians who probably don't get to work together as often as they'd like. Always a scenario I relish...
Sunday June 29th 2025 – TRIO JDM
Carlton Club, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8BE 8pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
A new one on me again, but it'll be nice to go back to Whalley Range. I haven't been since the gigs at The Hillary Step...
Tuesday July 8th 2025 – SARAH BRICKEL BAND
Great Yorkshire Show, GYS bandstand, HG2 8NZ, all-day
Sarah Brickel (vocals), Jason Scott (keys), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Colin Sutton (bass), Tim Brickel (drums)
Three days at the mammoth Great Yorkshire Show - these are public gigs, but obviously you need a ticket to the event itself. We'll be on the President's Lawn bandstand throughout the day. Sarah and the others will be there on the Friday as well; just the three for me. This is my best guess at the personnel, but it might differ.
Wednesday July 9th 2025 – SARAH BRICKEL BAND
Great Yorkshire Show, GYS bandstand, HG2 8NZ, all-day
Sarah Brickel (vocals), Jason Scott (keys), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Colin Sutton (bass), Tim Brickel (drums)
Day 2 at GYS.
Thursday July 10th 2025 – SARAH BRICKEL BAND
Great Yorkshire Show, GYS bandstand, HG2 8NZ, all-day
Sarah Brickel (vocals), Jason Scott (keys), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Colin Sutton (bass), Tim Brickel (drums)
Day 3 at GYS.
Friday July 11th 2025 – TRIO JDM
Buxton Festival, Buxton, CA13 9PJ, 3pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
More information when we have it but, again, a lovely event that we all look forward to greatly.
Wednesday July 16th 2025 –
JAMIE TAYLOR & FRIENDS
Head Of Steam, Huddersfield, HD1 1JB, 8.30pm, £5
Jamie Taylor (guitar), Jamil Sheriff (piano), Ben Crosland (bass), Caroline Boaden (drums)
Another relaxed evening of jazz-based tomfoolery at the good old Head of Steam. Always great fun here.
Thursday July 24th 2025 –
SAM DUNN & JAMIE TAYLOR DUO
Vinoteq, Dover, CT16 1BY, 8pm
Sam Dunn & Jamie Taylor (guitars)
After a similar (hugely enjoyable) jaunt a couple of years ago, my favourite jazz guitarist Mr. Dunn and myself are to engage on another assignment in the South East. Well, one little bit of it anyway. You can see France from most of these venues, so I'm going to advertise this on social media as a European tour...
Friday July 25th 2025 –
SAM DUNN & JAMIE TAYLOR DUO
Eats and Beats, Ramsgate, CT11 8NY, 8pm
Sam Dunn & Jamie Taylor (guitars)
Second night of the Kentish festivities...
Saturday July 26th 2025 –
SAM DUNN & JAMIE TAYLOR DUO
Tasting Rooms, Folkestone, CT20 1QQ, 8pm
Sam Dunn & Jamie Taylor (guitars)
Third night of duelling banjos. Love this venue, it's almost in the sea!
Sunday July 27th 2025 –
SAM DUNN & JAMIE TAYLOR DUO
Sunday Service Jazz Club, Market Square,
Folkestone, CT16 1BY, 2pm
Sam Dunn & Jamie Taylor (guitars)
And the final round, an afternoon fixture at what looks like a lovely club. It isn't actually a Market Square from what I can gather, although it may well be near one...
Wednesday August 6th 2025 –
MARANELLO TRIO
Scarborough Jazz Club, The Spa, YO11 1SH, 8.15pm
Jason Scott (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Adrian Knowles (bass)
As we feared, The Cask is no more, but the club lives on at this new venue, I'm delighted to say. Keep in mind this is The Spa public house, not the big complex where the festival takes place.
Sunday September 28th 2025 –
JUDY CARMICHAEL TRIO
Ronnie Scott's, W1D 4HT, afternoon
Judy Carmichael (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Oliver Wilby (bass)
I don't have a lot of info about this one yet but, needless to say, I'm thrilled to be in the main room at one of the world's greatest jazz clubs, and in such incredible company. More details to follow...
Thursday October 2nd 2025 –
JASON SCOTT & FRIENDS
Eagle & Child, York, YO1 7EN, 8.15pm
Jason Scott (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Paul Smith (drums)
Not the Maranello Trio, but two thirds of it, with the addition of drums, and Jason performing low-register duties himself...
Friday October 10th 2025 –
MARANELLO TRIO
Zeffirelli's, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ, 8pm
Jason Scott (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Adrian Knowles (bass)
I've had to miss a couple of trips to Zeff's in the last 18 months, both due to totally unavoidable circumstances, so I'm delighted that this one is in the diary. We had a great time when Maranello last played here.
Wednesday October 29th 2025 –
JASON SCOTT & FRIENDS
Head Of Steam, Huddersfield, HD1 1JB, 8.30pm, £5
Jason Scott (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Paul Smith (drums)
Not certain about the full line-up for this, but myself and Mr. Scott will certainly feature...
Wednesday November 12th 2025 –
JAMIL SHERIFF/JAMIE TAYLOR DUO
Seven Arts, Leeds, LS7 3PD, 6pm
Jamil Sheriff (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
Jami and Jamie in their duo configuration again, in the rush hour jazz slot at Leeds' favourite jazz venue.
Wednesday December 11th 2025 –
KATE PETERS BIG BAND
Seven Arts, Leeds, LS7 3PD, 7.30pm
Again, not much information about this one yet, but Kate's last big band project was an absolute joy to be part of, and I know this one will be the same. Last time we did it at Seven, I have a recollection of people sitting cross-legged on the floor down at the front, so don't leave it too late to book...
Friday January 30th 2026 – TRIO JDM
Southport Jazz Festival, The Grand, Southport, PR9 0QG, 1pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
A first visit for me to this excellent, long-running Northern festival. Will be a joy to do...
Sunday February 1st 2026 –
MARANELLO TRIO
Seven Arts, Leeds, LS7 3PD, 2pm
Jason Scott (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Adrian Knowles (bass)
After a very enjoyable rush hour jazz set last time, The Maranellos progress to the 7 Arts auditorium...
Friday November 6th 2026 –
MARANELLO TRIO
JATP, Latvian Welfare Club, Bradford, BD8 7BY, 8pm
Jason Scott (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Adrian Knowles (bass)
I was hoping we'd manage to get Maranello booked in at this great club, and we have. Can't wait!