Ewan Bleach is a clarinettist, saxophonist, pianist and singer specialising in old-style jazz. He runs a variety of regular jazz nights in London and collaborates with many original music projects in a wide variety of styles. His inspirations include Billie Holliday, Teddy Wilson, Irving Berlin, Sidney Bechet and Lester Young.

Ewan has made a close study of the developments in saxophone playing techniques and styles through the 1920s-1930s and he will illustrate and talk about the development of jazz from that period and later with authentically played examples.

Between numbers, Ewan will be joined on stage by Jazz Historian and broadcaster Alyn Shipton (R3's Jazz Record Requests) in conversation about the early saxophonists who inspire him and their role in developing his own jazz style and techniques.

It will be a great evening - do join us if you can!