UPCOMING GIGS
Jamie Taylor is a
Hofner Artist
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...
Sunday March 8th 2026 – TRIO JDM
The Moor Club, Stockport, SK4 4PB, 8pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
The trio's first Railway Hotel gig since it wasn't the Railway Hotel gig. Should have been there back in January with Richard Iles but I got snowed in! Looking forward to visiting the new place...
Tuesday March 10th 2026 – TRIO JDM
Matt & Phred's, Manchester, M4 1LW, 8pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
Pizza Dave Walsh is still on the menu, I believe...
Wednesday March 11th 2026 – TRIO JDM
Yardfest, Caroline Street Social, Saltaire, BD18 3JZ, 8pm
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
A first visit for me here, and one that I was about to do when the 2020 lockdown kicked in. Almost exactly six years' later, destiny is fulfilled! We didn't have Trio JDM back then, though, so this will be even better...
Wednesday March 25th 2026 –
JASON SCOTT & FRIENDS
Head Of Steam, Huddersfield, HD1 1JB, 8.30pm, £5
Mark Chandler (trumpet), Jason Scott (piano/organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Paul Smith (drums)
I anticipated that a top-quality horn player would join the trio. and how right I was...
Sunday March 29th 2026 –
JOHN SETTLE TRIO
Lincoln Jazz Cafe, Lincoln, LN1 1TY, 6pm
John Settle (vibraphone), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Adrian Knowles (bass)
Not often I get to play with a great vibraphonist, so I'm really looking forward to this. I'm guessing we might be in Red Norvo/Tal Farlow land here, but we shall see! Come the time, tickets will be available here. You will to need to book, I should think - it's not a huge room.
Friday May 8th 2026 –
MARANELLO TRIO
Zeffirelli's, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ, 8pm
Jason Scott (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Adrian Knowles (bass)
Maranello returns to The Lakes...
Wednesday July 8th 2026 –
MARANELLO TRIO
Friends of Ham, Ilkley, LS29 9JD, 7.30pm, £10
Jason Scott (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Adrian Knowles (bass)
Where the Maranello journey began! Tickets will be available here.
Wednesday August 12th 2026 –
MARANELLO TRIO
Scarborough Jazz Club, Crescent Lounge,
YO11 2PP, 8.15pm, £10
Jason Scott (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Adrian Knowles (bass)
We had great fun at The Spa last August, but I understand it's being renovated currently so we may be at the Crescent Lounge, depending on how long the work takes. To be on the safe side, check the club's website here.
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!
Friday October 16th 2026 –
MARANELLO TRIO
Zeffirelli's, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ, 8pm
Jason Scott (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Adrian Knowles (bass)
A second 2026 Cumbrian trip for the Maranellos!
Sunday December 20th 2026 –
MARANELLO TRIO -
Cafe#9, Nether Edge, Sheffield S7 1RU, 7.30pm
Jason Scott (piano), Jamie Taylor (guitar), Adrian Knowles (bass)
​Maranello at #9 is always one of my favourite gigs to do. Such a lovely, intimate setting, and it's Christmas too! Tickets will be on sale here.
Thursday March 25th 2027 – TRIO JDM
Davenham Players' Theatre, CW9 8NF, 8pm, £15
Dave Walsh (drums), Martin Longhawn (organ), Jamie Taylor (guitar)
Writing this in Dec 2025, which tells you something about the lead-time for gigs these days! Nevertheless, we are absolutely delighted to be bringing the organ trio to this wonderful venue. It seems a long way off now, but it'll come round. Ticket info here nearer the time.