Experience the unmistakable sound of Blue Note Records - raw, soulful, and swinging - as UK jazz luminary Bryan Corbett leads a stunning live tribute to one of the most influential labels in music history. Following his acclaimed role as Curator & Featured Artist for the Birmingham Jazz Legends Festival, Corbett brings his passion and virtuosity to a powerful series of concerts celebrating the music of Blue Mitchell, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Donald Byrd, and more.
Widely regarded as one of the UK’s most expressive and versatile jazz trumpeters, Bryan Corbett has performed and recorded with an impressive list of international artists, including Ben E. King, Brand New Heavies, Alicia Keys, Tony Christie, and the BBC Big Band.
A firm fixture on both the British and European jazz scenes, Corbett’s playing is noted for its emotional depth, technical brilliance, and lyrical style. His solo work has received critical acclaim, and he continues to push the boundaries of jazz while honouring its rich heritage. Corbett has performed at major festivals worldwide, including Montreux, North Sea, and Cheltenham, and regularly appears on BBC Radio 2, 3 and Jazz FM.
Blue Note Records was founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion to showcase uncompromising expressions of hot jazz and swing. It became a cultural force — a label known not only for sonic innovation, but also for championing Black artistry and social consciousness. The Blue Note Sessions pay tribute to this legacy with music that remains as urgent and timeless as ever.
“The Bomb” – Courtney Pine
“Something special” – Michael Parkinson
Bryan Corbett – trumpet
Chris Bowden – saxophone
Paul Deats – piano
Tom Hill – double bass
Andrew ‘Woody' Wood – drums

Important Information
Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Cellar Bar
Tickets: £15 standard
Multibuy Offer - Purchase 2 or more events from the Stamford Jazz series and get £2 off each ticket.
Tickets must be purchased in the same transaction and will apply to equal number of tickets booked for each event.
This is a programmed event
Sat 8 Nov
A BAROQUE EXTRAVAGANZA A thrilling programme of baroque masterworks performed in Red Priest’s inimitable, hig...
Thurs 16 Apr 2026
This Easter, join us for a creative and colourful craft morning with arts facilitator Hannah Peacock. We will...
Sat 2 May 2026
Play with new writing forms and unlock your voice, with poet Ross Sutherland....
Sat 6 Dec
Another year goes by and our annual Opera Gala is performed at St Mary's Church, Stamford. This popular event...
Thurs 11 Dec
Step into the magic of the season at our Christmas Spectacular! Join us for an evening filled with poems and s...
Sat 17 Jan 2026
Have you ever caught yourself hovering over the sink, eating pasta straight out of the saucepan, entirely conv...
Tues 7 Apr 2026
Philippa takes a long look at the Drama as performed in Stamford, stretching ove...
Sat 15 Nov
Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the...