Paul Riches
@unlimitedriches.bsky.social
Old enough to know better, young enough to care. Intolerant of prejudice, committed to equity. Married to the fabulous Daphné. Sane most days. Art & Jazz lover. Living in Walton-on-Thames and London, England.
On Tuesday night @WatermillJazz in Dorking for the club’s first gig of 2025 Robert Fowler - tenor sax with the rhythm section ‘dream-team’ of John Pearce - piano, Dave Green - double bass, Steve Brown - drums produced two sets of beautifully toned jazz, greatly enjoyed by a full house and the band.
January 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
On Tuesday night @WatermillJazz in Dorking for the club’s first gig of 2025 Robert Fowler - tenor sax with the rhythm section ‘dream-team’ of John Pearce - piano, Dave Green - double bass, Steve Brown - drums produced two sets of beautifully toned jazz, greatly enjoyed by a full house and the band.
Wednesday evening @KingsPlace saw the @BIGGospelChoir produce a vibrant, high energy show bringing an enthusiastic audience to its feet. A great selection of gospel driven music. Impossible not to be infused with their feeling.
December 19, 2024 at 12:50 AM
Wednesday evening @KingsPlace saw the @BIGGospelChoir produce a vibrant, high energy show bringing an enthusiastic audience to its feet. A great selection of gospel driven music. Impossible not to be infused with their feeling.
On Sunday evening the @dyadproductions at @Riverhousebarn, Walton-on-Thames of ‘A Christmas Carol’ was a one-man tour de force by Andrew Margerison, directed by Rebecca Vaughan. Atmospheric, energetic and great entertainment. Loved it. Thanks to the entire team.
December 9, 2024 at 10:03 PM
On Sunday evening the @dyadproductions at @Riverhousebarn, Walton-on-Thames of ‘A Christmas Carol’ was a one-man tour de force by Andrew Margerison, directed by Rebecca Vaughan. Atmospheric, energetic and great entertainment. Loved it. Thanks to the entire team.
On Saturday evening @RunnymedeDrama staged a very impressive version of Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler at @Riverhousebarn, Walton-on-Thames which could have graced a West End theatre. The cast’s performance was of the highest quality. Thanks to all concerned.
December 9, 2024 at 4:33 PM
On Saturday evening @RunnymedeDrama staged a very impressive version of Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler at @Riverhousebarn, Walton-on-Thames which could have graced a West End theatre. The cast’s performance was of the highest quality. Thanks to all concerned.
On Saturday night at @stmaryssessions, Dorking The Soul Immigrants entertained a sell-out crowd with two sets of their trademark energetic soul and funk to good effect. You can’t beat live music.
December 1, 2024 at 12:52 AM
On Saturday night at @stmaryssessions, Dorking The Soul Immigrants entertained a sell-out crowd with two sets of their trademark energetic soul and funk to good effect. You can’t beat live music.
On Wednesday night @WayOutWestJazz presented @TurksHeadTW1 Larry Bartley - double bass, Bruno Heinen - keyboards, Winston Clifford - drums who delivered two sets of outstanding jazz. Thanks to all concerned. Support local venues and clubs - you’ll miss them when they’re gone.
November 27, 2024 at 11:50 PM
On Wednesday night @WayOutWestJazz presented @TurksHeadTW1 Larry Bartley - double bass, Bruno Heinen - keyboards, Winston Clifford - drums who delivered two sets of outstanding jazz. Thanks to all concerned. Support local venues and clubs - you’ll miss them when they’re gone.
A full house at @WatermillJazz, Dorking on Tuesday enjoyed the Alan Barnes Sextet presenting the club’s final 2024 gig in its 30th year. @alanbarnesjazz - saxes & clarinet, Pete Horsfall - cornet, Mark Nightingale - trombone, John Pearce - piano, Jeremy Brown - d. bass, Mark Taylor - drums.
November 27, 2024 at 12:23 AM
A full house at @WatermillJazz, Dorking on Tuesday enjoyed the Alan Barnes Sextet presenting the club’s final 2024 gig in its 30th year. @alanbarnesjazz - saxes & clarinet, Pete Horsfall - cornet, Mark Nightingale - trombone, John Pearce - piano, Jeremy Brown - d. bass, Mark Taylor - drums.
At @pizzajazzclub, Soho Monday night relaxed enjoyable gig with Denise Mangiardi - piano/vocals with Dave O’Higgins - saxes, Jeremy Brown - bass, Luca Bascagin - guitar & Jeff Boudreaux - drums + special guests Jason Rebello - piano and Judith O’Higgins - tenor sax.
November 25, 2024 at 11:05 PM
At @pizzajazzclub, Soho Monday night relaxed enjoyable gig with Denise Mangiardi - piano/vocals with Dave O’Higgins - saxes, Jeremy Brown - bass, Luca Bascagin - guitar & Jeff Boudreaux - drums + special guests Jason Rebello - piano and Judith O’Higgins - tenor sax.
Sunday afternoon @KingsPlace Chinese-Australian Mindy Meng Wang (guzheng) and Australian Paul Grabowsky (piano) combined to present a unique and fascinating fusion of Chinese folk music and contemporary jazz creating a beautiful soundscape. Thank you. #WeAreJazz
November 24, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Sunday afternoon @KingsPlace Chinese-Australian Mindy Meng Wang (guzheng) and Australian Paul Grabowsky (piano) combined to present a unique and fascinating fusion of Chinese folk music and contemporary jazz creating a beautiful soundscape. Thank you. #WeAreJazz
Sunday afternoon @KingsPlace the Eishan Ensemble led by Hamed Sadeghi - tar (Iranian lute) + Michael Avgenicos - sax, Adem Yilmaz - percussion & Maximillian Alduca - double bass were a delight playing what has been described as 'eastern jazz fusion'. Whatever it was it was beautiful. #WeAreJazz
November 24, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Sunday afternoon @KingsPlace the Eishan Ensemble led by Hamed Sadeghi - tar (Iranian lute) + Michael Avgenicos - sax, Adem Yilmaz - percussion & Maximillian Alduca - double bass were a delight playing what has been described as 'eastern jazz fusion'. Whatever it was it was beautiful. #WeAreJazz
At @cadoganhall on Saturday night the Marcin Wasilewski Trio celebrated 30 years together. Marcin Wasilewski - piano, Sławomir Kurkiewicz - double-bass & Michał Miśkiewicz - drums exhibited great harmony and style in producing fabulous and original jazz loved by a full house. #WeAreJazz
November 24, 2024 at 12:01 AM
At @cadoganhall on Saturday night the Marcin Wasilewski Trio celebrated 30 years together. Marcin Wasilewski - piano, Sławomir Kurkiewicz - double-bass & Michał Miśkiewicz - drums exhibited great harmony and style in producing fabulous and original jazz loved by a full house. #WeAreJazz
Saturday lunchtime @pizzajazzclub, Soho the Harper Trio. Maria-Christina Harper - electronic harp, Evan Jenkins - drums, Josephine Davies - sax. Original, often contemplative, sounds from a well integrated trio who were well appreciated by a full audience. Thanks. #WeAreJazz
November 23, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Saturday lunchtime @pizzajazzclub, Soho the Harper Trio. Maria-Christina Harper - electronic harp, Evan Jenkins - drums, Josephine Davies - sax. Original, often contemplative, sounds from a well integrated trio who were well appreciated by a full audience. Thanks. #WeAreJazz
Saturday evening @wigmore_hall Nik Bärtsch & Tania Giannouli on pianos started late, ended very early and advertised interval dematerialised. Staff as confused as audience. Intense mood generated by very modern music broken by performers on/off stage antics. Disappointing. #WeAreJazz
November 22, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Saturday evening @wigmore_hall Nik Bärtsch & Tania Giannouli on pianos started late, ended very early and advertised interval dematerialised. Staff as confused as audience. Intense mood generated by very modern music broken by performers on/off stage antics. Disappointing. #WeAreJazz
Friday afternoon at @cadoganhall Soul Time played the music of Bobby Timmons. Steve Fishwick - trumpet, Leon Greening - piano, Matyas Hofecker - double bass, Matt Home - drums. An excellent swinging group showcasing a great performer & player. Thank you. #WeAreJazz
November 22, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Friday afternoon at @cadoganhall Soul Time played the music of Bobby Timmons. Steve Fishwick - trumpet, Leon Greening - piano, Matyas Hofecker - double bass, Matt Home - drums. An excellent swinging group showcasing a great performer & player. Thank you. #WeAreJazz
Wednesday night @Riverhousebarn, Walton-on-Thames @WayOutWestJazz celebrated their first 20 years in great style with ten musicians giving their all to good effect and enjoyed by an appreciative audience. #WeAreJazz
November 22, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Wednesday night @Riverhousebarn, Walton-on-Thames @WayOutWestJazz celebrated their first 20 years in great style with ten musicians giving their all to good effect and enjoyed by an appreciative audience. #WeAreJazz
Great vibrant performance Thursday night at @pizzajazzclub, Soho by Ant Law’s Unified Theories: @AntLawGuitar - guitar with @GwilymSimcock - piano, Will Vinson - alto sax, Ferg Ireland - bass, Ernesto Simpson - drums. Thanks to all concerned. Top contemporary jazz. #WeAreJazz
November 22, 2024 at 12:48 AM
Great vibrant performance Thursday night at @pizzajazzclub, Soho by Ant Law’s Unified Theories: @AntLawGuitar - guitar with @GwilymSimcock - piano, Will Vinson - alto sax, Ferg Ireland - bass, Ernesto Simpson - drums. Thanks to all concerned. Top contemporary jazz. #WeAreJazz
Tuesday pm @cadoganhall the Nicolas Meier World Group with @MGPRec - guitars, Richard Jones - violin, Tom Mason - bass, Demi Garcia Sabat - drums & percussion, @alexhuttonmusic - piano played beautiful music influenced and inspired by so many sources and styles. An outstanding performance.
November 20, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Tuesday pm @cadoganhall the Nicolas Meier World Group with @MGPRec - guitars, Richard Jones - violin, Tom Mason - bass, Demi Garcia Sabat - drums & percussion, @alexhuttonmusic - piano played beautiful music influenced and inspired by so many sources and styles. An outstanding performance.
Tuesday night @WatermillJazz, Dorking Matt Skelton’s Blackhawk Quintet - celebrating Shelly Manne and his music - blew up a storm with Skelton - drums, James Davison - trumpet, Mark Crooks - tenor sax, Leon Greening - piano & Ferg Ireland - dble bass. Live music at its best. Thanks to all concerned
November 20, 2024 at 12:36 AM
Tuesday night @WatermillJazz, Dorking Matt Skelton’s Blackhawk Quintet - celebrating Shelly Manne and his music - blew up a storm with Skelton - drums, James Davison - trumpet, Mark Crooks - tenor sax, Leon Greening - piano & Ferg Ireland - dble bass. Live music at its best. Thanks to all concerned
On Monday night @pizzajazzclub, Soho as part of the EFG LJF the Joe Webb Trio provided two sets of lively, high quality piano jazz which delighted us and the crowd. Our thanks to all concerned. @_joe_webb_ - piano with Will Sach - double bass and @SamJesson - drums #WeAreJazz
November 18, 2024 at 10:39 PM
On Monday night @pizzajazzclub, Soho as part of the EFG LJF the Joe Webb Trio provided two sets of lively, high quality piano jazz which delighted us and the crowd. Our thanks to all concerned. @_joe_webb_ - piano with Will Sach - double bass and @SamJesson - drums #WeAreJazz
At @KingsPlace Saturday evening ‘Visitor from Everywhere’ led by the brilliant Emma Rawicz @ESzczerbo - sax + Laura Jurd - trumpet, @conorchaplin - bass, @AntonEger - drums & @Jasrebello - piano was a stunning collective success and will be a Festival highlight. #WeAreJazz
November 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM
At @KingsPlace Saturday evening ‘Visitor from Everywhere’ led by the brilliant Emma Rawicz @ESzczerbo - sax + Laura Jurd - trumpet, @conorchaplin - bass, @AntonEger - drums & @Jasrebello - piano was a stunning collective success and will be a Festival highlight. #WeAreJazz
At @cadoganhall Friday @tordg the Tord Gustavsen trio with Gustavsen - piano, Steinar Raknes - double bass, Jarle Vespestad - drums + Louise Lavoll sound design (which was brilliant) supported by Nils Okland. A great start to the London Jazz Festival. #WeAreJazz
November 15, 2024 at 11:58 PM
At @cadoganhall Friday @tordg the Tord Gustavsen trio with Gustavsen - piano, Steinar Raknes - double bass, Jarle Vespestad - drums + Louise Lavoll sound design (which was brilliant) supported by Nils Okland. A great start to the London Jazz Festival. #WeAreJazz
On Wednesday night at @pizzajazzclub, Holborn ‘supergroup’ Blicher Hemmer Gadd produced a stunning set for an enthusiastic crowd who loved three relaxed renowned stars enjoying themselves by playing music of the highest quality. The Squeeze and I loved it, as did all there.
November 13, 2024 at 11:52 PM
On Wednesday night at @pizzajazzclub, Holborn ‘supergroup’ Blicher Hemmer Gadd produced a stunning set for an enthusiastic crowd who loved three relaxed renowned stars enjoying themselves by playing music of the highest quality. The Squeeze and I loved it, as did all there.