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Restormel Arts, Charlestown (2026)

10/05/2026

Ronnie Jones Trio: Special Guest - Simon Spillett
Venue : Lerryn Memorial Hall, Lerryn near Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0QB
Saturday 30th May – Doors – 7.00pm – Show at 8.00pm

Ronnie Jones Trio with special guest Simon Spillett –

Simon Spillett - saxophone
William Butterworth - piano
Marcus Vergette - bass
Ronnie Jones - drums

Top-class tenor saxophonist Simon Spillett takes to the Lerryn Memorial Hall stage on Saturday 30th May - supported by drummer Ronnie Jones’s Trio. Simon is back playing for the first time in Cornwall in 14 years !

Rightly regarded as one of the finest sax players in the country, Simon Spillett is in the South West to mark the 30th anniversary of his professional debut; bursting on to the jazz scene as an effervescent - and fully-formed - talent in his early 20s.

Simon has gone on to forge a white hot, stellar career, with numerous sold out headline shows at the UK’s premier jazz clubs: Ronnie Scott’s and Pizza Express (Soho); plus appearances at major UK jazz festivals - including the ESG London jazz festival - not to mention winning a.handful of top jazz industry awards along the way.

Simon is also a highly-regarded band leader, whose all-star Tubby Hayes Big Band released a critically-acclaimed album, and recently recorded a second, at world-famous Abbey Road studios.

The tenor virtuoso is supported by three exceptional Devon-based musicians - William Butterworth (piano); Marcus Vergette (bass); and Ronnie Jones (drums) - all firm Restormel Arts jazz fraternity favourites.

Ronnie and Marcus joined us for a wonderful performance in February last year, in Ronnie's quartet. They’re joined this time by the exceptional talent which is pianist Will Butterworth.

Join us for an evening of outstanding jazz from one of the country’s top saxophonists; supported by jazz musicians, who we know and love. Simon is the real deal. A genuine bebop colossus; he is rightly regarded as one of the top alto sax players in the country.

Simon is also a very highly-regarded band leader whose Tubby Hayes Big Band has sold out the top jazz clubs in the country; released a critically-acclaimed album, and recently recorded a second album at world-famous Abbey Road studios.

Photo Credit : Jerry Storer

Freshly baked Cornish Pasties : £6.50 ( Pre-Order Only )
We'll be baking Steak Pasties and Cheese & Onion Pasties for pre-orders again for this Show. Pasties will be served from 7.00pm

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm

Book Your Tickets in Advance Online or by PHONE 01726 63513 ( 9.00am to 8.00pm )
Show Only : £18.00
Show and a Steak Pasty : £24.50
Show and a Cheese & Onion Pasty : £24.50
( Tickets are non-refundable )
Or
Buy In-Person at Tourist Offices in Truro, Boscawen Street, St Austell at Rail/Bus Station, Bodmin, Shire Hall

NB : Card Payment Online now needs your Postcode (again) after the Card Security Number - Look for an extra 'field' on the Card form !

13/04/2026

Martin Jenkins' Trio : Tribute to Thelonious Monk

"Room Five", Aylmer Square, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5DZ
Wednesday 6th May – Doors – 6.00pm – Show – 8.00pm

The Martin Jenkins' Trio -

Martin Jenkins – piano
John Donnelly – double bass
Coach York - drums

Join us for an intimate evening celebrating the music of Thelonious Monk.

A pioneer of modern jazz, Monk helped shape bebop in the 1940s with his distinctive harmonies, rhythmic creativity, and enduring compositions. He continued to push musical boundaries up until his death in 1982 leaving a musical legacy that revolutionised jazz.

Quote :
John Coltrane defined Monk as "a musical architect of the highest level."
Julio Cortázar, as "a bear investigating the hives of the keyboard."

A longtime devotee of Monk’s music, pianist Martin Jenkins will lead this musical homage, joined by John Donnelly on bass and Coach York on drums. This dynamic trio will bring the drive, momentum and shared insight into Monk’s distinctive musical voice, offering both longtime listeners and newcomers a chance to experience his remarkable music performed live.

Always a great evening of Live Jazz - and a "Star Raffle" for a bottle of V***e Cliquot Yellow Label Champagne !

Doors Open, Italian Menu & Licensed Bar from 6.00pm

Book Your Tickets in Advance Now Online : £12.00 or PHONE : 01726 63513 ( 9.00am to 8.00pm )
Or
Buy In-Person at Tourist Offices in Truro, Boscawen Street, St Austell at Rail/Bus Station, Bodmin, Shire Hall.
NB : Card Payment Online now needs your Postcode (again) after the Card Security Number - Look for an extra 'field' on the Card form !

19/02/2026

Join us for LIVE JAZZ
'Room Five' Lounge Bar, Aylmer Square, White River Place, St Austell, PL25 5AZ
Wednesday 25th March. Doors – 7.00pm Show – 8.00pm

Restormel Arts presents
"The Standard Set" :

Pete Truin - Sax
Matt Johns - Piano
James Macphail - Double Bass
Thomas Jackson - Drums

Vibrant voyages through soulful jazz classics.

The Standard Set is a compelling jazz outfit hailing from the wild shores of West Cornwall, breathing new life into iconic tunes and original compositions led by saxophonist Pete Truin.
Featuring the impeccable musicianship of Matt Johns on piano, James Macphail on double bass, and Thomas Jackson on drums, this seasoned ensemble spontaneously re-imagines music from the jazz tradition.
Navigating joyful melodies and intricate harmonies together, they captivate audiences with their improvisational prowess and infectious grooves.

Photo credit: Tony Brown

Doors Open , Suppers and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 8.00pm.
TICKETS - £12.00
PHONE -Book Your Tickets in Advance : £12.00 Phone 01726 63513 (9.00am to 8.00pm)
ONLINE – crbo.co.uk/JazzBar
PLEASE RESERVE A TABLE IN ADVANCE by calling Room Five - 01726 219855

You can also buy tickets -
Buy In-Person at Tourist Offices in : Truro, Boscawen Street, St Austell at Rail Station, Bodmin, Shire Hall and Liskeard, Pike Street

NB : Card Payment Online now needs your Postcode (again) after the Card Security Number - Look for an extra 'field' on the Card form

04/02/2026

Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 7.00pm for 8.00pm start.
Room Five, Aylmer Square, White River Place, St Austell, PL25 5AZ

Restormel Arts presents -
THE SIMON LATARCHE QUARTET FEATURING ROBERTO MANZIN

Simon Latarche – piano / Roberto Manzin – saxophone / Sam Norman - double bass / Keith Marshall - drums

Roberto, from Rome, is regarded as one of the UK’s finest and most versatile saxophonists. Time Out call him ‘scorching’, Jazzwise say ‘he has to be heard to be believed’ and that he is ‘easily a match for Brecker or Bergonzi’…
Roberto’s career has seen him sharing the stage and recording studio with greats like Tony Scott, Laura Mvula, Trilok Gurtu, Pino Palladino, Omar Hakim, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Donna Summer, and Ms Dynamite, James Brown.

“The Simon Latarche Quartet delighted a capacity audience at the first of our concerts at Lost Gardens of Heligan in January.
Mixing excellent originals by pianist Simon Latarche with a few well-known standards, the Quartet demonstrated their remarkable individual skills with a rock-solid unity of purpose.
Percussionist Keith Marshall and bassist Sam Norman, a formidable rhythm section, also shone on some inventive solos.
The SLQ are certainly at the forefront of contemporary jazz ensembles in Cornwall, offering a special evening of accessible and rewarding jazz.”

Room Five offers a selection of great Pizzas & Pasta. Licensed Bar from 7.00pm show starts at 8.00pm
Contact Room Five for food bookings on 01726 219855

TICKETS - £12.00
Book Online or Phone 01726 63513 (9.00 am to 8.00 pm).
Box office – https://uk.patronbase.com/.../Productions/RA61/Performances

19/01/2026

Join us for our first jazz gig of the year on Wednesday 11th February at Room Five Lounge Bar (Next to Cinema). Doors open 7.00pm for meals + bar. Show starts at 8.00pm. Simon Latarche is one of Cornwall's most outstanding pianists/composers and saxophonist Roberto Manzin has been described by Time Out as 'scorching', Jazzwise say 'he has to be heard to be believed' and that he is 'easily a match for Brecker or Bergonzi'…
Roberto's career has seen him sharing the stage and recording studio with greats like Tony Scott, Laura Mvula, Trilok Gurtu, Pino Palladino, Omar Hakim, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Donna Summer, and Ms Dynamite, James Brown.

Don't miss this great live jazz in St Austell town centre.

09/12/2025

An exciting concert brought to you by our friends at Metronome -

Naissance – Oh Come Emmanuel!
Presented by Jon Lloyd and John Law Date: Friday 12 December 2025 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Location: St Just in Roseland Church, TR2 5JD

“” is the new project from the duo of Britain’ leading jazz/classical musicians Jon Lloyd (saxophone) and John Law (piano). The music spans classical, jazz, ambient and subtle textural samples and will engage audiences from all tastes. Both are musicians and composers with more that 50 recordings to their names and performance credits demonstrating long associations with many of the leading players in the British contemporary music and jazz firmament– Tim Garland, Jason Rebello, Evan Parker, Barry Guy and the London Sinfonietta
Their most recent project which was performed live in Cornwall was the ambient work “” – an improvised work using looping derived from sacred vocal texts with live visuals designed by Patrick Dunn (of Tangerine Dream fame) and which was performed in Truro Cathedral in 2023. This new project “” will also use the warm and vibrant ambience of visually stunning and reverberant church spaces but on a much more intimate level. This performance takes place in the tranquil, waterside Norman church of St Just in Roseland which is set in what was described by Sir John Betjeman as “ to many people the most beautiful churchyard on earth”
This performance of Naissance takes place appropriately just before Christmas – it will feature a new composition based on the wonderful ancient Advent Hymn “ veni Emmanuel” (Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel) and audiences of all ages and are invited to come and immerse themselves in music that is both contemplative and inspiring.

Naissance:
“Music of contemplation and renewal.” London Jazz News
“Thank you for creating this utterly moving coming together of beauty!” Audience member

Jon Lloyd:
“A saxophone delivery as persuasive as a speaking voice.” Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD
“…creating music of often startling beauty.” Jazzwise Magazine
“The only music you want to hear.” London Jazz News

John Law:
“Combining the vocabularies of classical and jazz in a singular and seamless way, coalescing improvisational surprise and a deep elegiac musicality.” All About Jazz
“As well as being a formidable thematic improviser, whose phrasing constantly opens up new twists, Law writes beautiful romantic ballads" The Guardian
“One of the UK’s most imaginative and versatile jazz pianists.”
International Piano Magazine.

Tickets -
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/roselandmusicsociety

11/11/2025

The Martin Dale Quartet with Bruce Adams
Saturday 22nd November – doors 7.00pm – Show 8.00pm
Lerryn Memorial Hall, Lerryn, nr Lostwithiel, PL22 0QB

Jazz Café Plus presents the 3rd Show in "The Autumn Lerryn Jazz Sessions"

The Martin Dale Quartet featuring Bruce Adams
Bruce Adams – Trumpet,
Martin Dale – Saxophones,
Gavin Martin - Piano,
Kevin Sanders - Bass,
Dennis Harris – Drums

Martin Dale is probably the leading South West saxophonist and one of its busiest and most popular.
He runs his own quartet and appears regularly as a guest soloist. He played tenor sax with the John Burch Octet and is also a member of the London based group “Sax Appeal” and “Jack Bruce Blues Experience”.
Martin’s Plymouth based band has worked with Jim Mullen, Roy Williams, Derek Nash, Dick Pearce, Bruce Adams, Digby Fairweather and the highly acclaimed Peter King to name but a few.

Bruce Adams has been a stalwart of the UK jazz scene for almost 50 years, performing with the likes of Harry Sweets Edison, Buddy Tate, Al Cohn and Benny Waters and is widely regarded as one of the finest mainstream cornet/trumpet players in Europe. Bruce is a multiple British Jazz Awards Winner, having been nominated more than twenty times.

Bruce has featured as a guest soloist with the following big bands. Fat Chops Big Band, Nottingham Jazz Orchestra, The Scottish National Orchestra Big Band, Bobby Deans Big band Glasgow, Cote Ouest Big Band Nantes, The Hitchen Big Band Nimes. The Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra, The Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra, The Smokin Big Band Newcastle, and the BBC Big Band.

This will be a great show to bring the "Autumn Lerryn Sessions 2025" to its fitting climax !!

At our last show - The Alison Rayner Quintet - as a 'One Off', we arranged to freshly bake, locally-made Cornish Pasties at Lerryn Hall. They were very popular and we've received requests for Freshly Baked Pasties again at tonight's Show !

We'll be baking both Traditional Steak and Cheese & Onion but the Pasties must be Pre-Ordered - £6.00 each.
Book Online Now or Phone 01726 63513. If you've booked Show tickets already, Phone 01726 63513 and we'll add Pasties to your Order

If you'd prefer a Pre-Show Supper, you can book a Table at The Ship Inn by calling them direct on 01208 872 374
Tonight's Supper Menu : Supper : £12.00
Fish & Chips
Beef Chilli with Nachos
"Bean Chilli" with Nachos

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 8.00pm

TIckets in advance :
Tonight's Show : £18.00
Show + Steak Pasty : £24.00
Show + Cheese & Onion Pasty : £24.00
(Tickets are non-refundable)

NB : Card Payment Online now needs your Postcode (again) after the Card Security Number - Look for an extra 'field' on the Card form !

Book Online - crbo.co.uk/jazz or Phone 01726 63513 ( 9.00am to 8.00pm )
or
Buy In-Person at Tourist Offices in : Truro, Boscawen Street, St Austell at Rail Station, Bodmin, Shire Hall and Liskeard, Pike Street
NB : Card Payment Online now needs your Postcode (again) after the Card Security Number - Look for an extra 'field' on the Card form !

28/10/2025

Restormel Arts present
The Ronnie Jones Trio

"Room Five" Lounge Bar, Aylmer Square, White River Place, St Austell, PL25 5AZ
Thursday 6 November – Doors -6.30pm Show – 8.00pm

Ronnie Jones, drums
Marcus Vergette, bass
Joss Kidd, guitar

It’s a "Room Five" debut for Ronnie’s Trio; but the drummer is no stranger on the Cornish jazz circuit.
Restormel Arts regulars will remember Ronnie’s Quartet performance at Lerryn Memorial Hall earlier this year; and his quartet’s previous performances at Duchy Nursery for 'Lostwithiel Jazz Cafe'.

Jazz fans elsewhere in Cornwall may recall Ronnie’s appearance earlier this summer with Ralph Freeman's Quartet at St Ives Jazz Club; featuring trumpeter Steve Waterman. Ronnie also appeared at St Ives with pianist John Horler’s ‘Celebrating Bill Evans’ Trio in recent years. That band (with Alec Dankworth on bass) went on to play two (sold out) shows at Ronnie Scott’s; plus a live appearance on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune - not to mention an upcoming show at Ronnie’s next month.

Ronnie is joined by long-time musical collaborators: Marcus Vergette on bass; and Joss Kidd on guitar.

Press reviews:
Jazz Mann: ‘ … exactly the right percussive effects at exactly the right moments…'

Join us for a night of top-class jazz from some of the region’s most highly-regarded jazz musicians.

Doors Open, Licensed Bar and Meals from 6.30pm.
Music starts at 8.00pm.

Special Offer Tickets - Show only : £10.00
( Tickets are non-refundable )

Book Online or Phone 01726 63513 ( 9.00am to 8.00pm )
or
Buy In-Person at Tourist Offices in : Truro, Boscawen Street, St Austell at Rail Station, Bodmin, Shire Hall and Liskeard, Pike Street
NB : Card Payment Online now needs your Postcode (again) after the Card Security Number - Look for an extra 'field' on the Card form !

"Room Five" serves some great Pizza & Pasta !
Now you can Pre-Select items - PAYING 'ROOM FIVE@ ON THE NIGHT - for your Supper :
Pizza Margherita - 9inch : £8 / 12inch : £12
Pizza Pepperoni - 9inch : £10 / 12inch : £14
Pasta "Penne Napoli" : £13.50
Pasta "Tagliatelli Bolognese" : £14.50
or select "Full Menu" to choose your favourites on the night !

This will help us in arranging our tables. Let us know if you're meeting friends to make up a group
You can contact "Room Five" now on 01726 219855

20/10/2025

A few tickets remaining for Friday’s ARQ show -

Alison Rayner Quintet (ARQ)
Friday 24th October – Doors open 7.00pm Show at 8.00pm
Lerryn Memorial Hall, Lerryn, nr Lostwithiel, PL22 0QB

Jazz Café Plus presents the 2nd Show in "The Autumn Lerryn Jazz Sessions"

Alison Rayner – Double Bass,
Deirdre Cartwright - Guitar,
Diane McLoughlin – Saxophones,
Steve Lodder – Piano,
Buster Birch – Drums/Percussion

The much-lauded, award-winning and eclectic quintet ARQ, led by bassist and composer Alison Rayner, regularly sell out London clubs such as Ronnie Scott’s and the Pizza Express Jazz Club, as well as regional venues across the UK.

ARQ has spent twelve years crafting a unique sound that draws on jazz, folk, pop and Latin influences. The quintet’s chemistry is rooted in enduring relationships and Rayner credits their musical cohesion to the strong bonds they have developed over years of collaboration.

“Each musician in this band has their own voice, but together we have built something even greater than the sum of its parts”.

Their new album SEMA4 (released March 2025) showcases the quintet’s stylistic virtuosity and masterful interplay.
This follows their three previous critically acclaimed releases with extensive press acclaim and international radio play, with Alison Rayner also winning a coveted Ivor Novello Composer Award for There is a Crack in Everything’ from Short Stories.

With richly nuanced compositions, rhythmic interplay and folk-infused melodies, their music carriesa strong sense of narrative and cinematic quality.
The group are noted for their vibrant, communicative live performances.

Quotes :
‘One of the best contemporary jazz groups around – these musicians are making some of the best music of their careers’. thejazzmann.com Jan'2
‘From pure jazz to folk, blues, and Latin… versatility and expertise’. Maxazine (FR)

‘Openly and joyously communicative’. John Fordham, UK Jazz News

https://youtu.be/0jl7NhcZg6A

Pre-Show Suppers will be available, from 5.30pm, close by at The Ship Inn, Lerryn
( Book a Table direct on 01208 872374 )

Licensed Bar * Light Bites * Star Raffle

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 8.00pm

TIckets in advance :
: £18.00
www.crbo.co.uk/jazz
(Tickets are non-refundable)

NB : Card Payment Online now needs your Postcode (again) after the Card Security Number - Look for an extra 'field' on the Card form !

Book Online or Phone 01726 63513 ( 9.00am to 8.00pm )
or
Buy In-Person at Tourist Offices in : Truro, Boscawen Street, St Austell at Rail Station, Bodmin, Shire Hall and Liskeard, Pike Street
NB : Card Payment Online now needs your Postcode (again) after the Card Security Number - Look for an extra 'field' on the Card form !

29/09/2025

Another great jazz gig coming up in Lerryn -
Alison Rayner Quintet (ARQ)
Friday 24th October – Doors open 7.00pm Show at 8.00pm
Lerryn Memorial Hall, Lerryn, nr Lostwithiel, PL22 0QB

Jazz Café Plus presents the 2nd Show in "The Autumn Lerryn Jazz Sessions"

Alison Rayner – Double Bass,
Deirdre Cartwright - Guitar,
Diane McLoughlin – Saxophones,
Steve Lodder – Piano,
Buster Birch – Drums/Percussion

The much-lauded, award-winning and eclectic quintet ARQ, led by bassist and composer Alison Rayner, regularly sell out London clubs such as Ronnie Scott’s and the Pizza Express Jazz Club, as well as regional venues across the UK.

ARQ has spent twelve years crafting a unique sound that draws on jazz, folk, pop and Latin influences. The quintet’s chemistry is rooted in enduring relationships and Rayner credits their musical cohesion to the strong bonds they have developed over years of collaboration.

“Each musician in this band has their own voice, but together we have built something even greater than the sum of its parts”.

Their new album SEMA4 (released March 2025) showcases the quintet’s stylistic virtuosity and masterful interplay.
This follows their three previous critically acclaimed releases with extensive press acclaim and international radio play, with Alison Rayner also winning a coveted Ivor Novello Composer Award for There is a Crack in Everything’ from Short Stories.

With richly nuanced compositions, rhythmic interplay and folk-infused melodies, their music carriesa strong sense of narrative and cinematic quality.
The group are noted for their vibrant, communicative live performances.

Quotes :
‘One of the best contemporary jazz groups around – these musicians are making some of the best music of their careers’. thejazzmann.com Jan'2
‘From pure jazz to folk, blues, and Latin… versatility and expertise’. Maxazine (FR)

‘Openly and joyously communicative’. John Fordham, UK Jazz News

https://youtu.be/0jl7NhcZg6A

Pre-Show Suppers will be available, from 5.30pm, close by at The Ship Inn, Lerryn
( Book a Table direct on 01208 872374 )

Licensed Bar * Light Bites * Star Raffle

Doors Open and Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 8.00pm

TIckets in advance :
: £18.00
www.crbo.co.uk/jazz
(Tickets are non-refundable)

NB : Card Payment Online now needs your Postcode (again) after the Card Security Number - Look for an extra 'field' on the Card form !

Book Online or Phone 01726 63513 ( 9.00am to 8.00pm )
or
Buy In-Person at Tourist Offices in : Truro, Boscawen Street, St Austell at Rail Station, Bodmin, Shire Hall and Liskeard, Pike Street
NB : Card Payment Online now needs your Postcode (again) after the Card Security Number - Look for an extra 'field' on the Card form !

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