• Headhunters Live
  • Jazz

Matt Holborn

22/05/2026 18:45 - 22:45

Description

Jazz at The Hunter Club presented by Headhunters Live brings you:
Matt Holborn: Celebrating Stuff Smith – The Unsung Grandfather of Jazz Violin

A founding member of the London Django Collective and a mainstay in the live group of comedian Bill Bailey, Matt Holborn is one of the leading jazz violinists in the UK. Tonight Matt and his quartet celebrate Stuff Smith, a master of swing and a composer and improviser with an unmistakable sound. With Fraser Urquhart (piano), Simon Read (bass) and Joe Dessauer (drums).

“This delightful album sheds sunlight on a rather neglected patch of jazz”
JAZZWISE

“Holborn’s phrasing and husky sound synonymous with heartbreak and resignation”
JAZZ MATTERS

Event Info

Club: 18:00 – 01:00
Doors: 18:45 – 22:45
Show starts: 19:30

Seats are allocated. If you have any position preference in the room, please let Headhunters Live know by email (info@headhunterslive.org), we’ll do our best to accommodate

If for any reason you won’t be able to attend, please email info@headhunterslive.org to let us know. It helps us run the seating arrangement efficiently and comfortably

To read more about Jazz at the Hunter Club, visit www.headhunterslive.org

Jazz at The Hunter Club is an all ages event.
Under-14’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Under-18’s are only allowed in the bar area to purchase a soft drink and then must return to the event area.

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