Splash Point Jazz Club Eastbourne welcomes as their April guest Zoe Gilby, winner of the Parliamentary Jazz Awards Jazz Vocalist Of The Year 2019.

She performs on Wednesday, April 29.

Spokeswoman Annette Keen said: “Zoe Gilby is a UK-based jazz vocalist and songwriter who tours internationally and throughout the UK, often performing her original compositions, written with double bassist husband Andy Champion. Alongside the UK’s most innovative musicians, Zoe was selected for the prestigious artist development scheme Take Five edition, curated by leading London music producers Serious.

“Zoe is a creative, compelling songwriter and performer. She has received critical acclaim with her adventurous approach and influences from jazz and contemporary composers from Kate Bush to Thelonius Monk. The consistently-high standards that distinguish both her recordings and her many live shows have helped to ensure that she is an artist with a national reputation. She performs regularly at the EFG London Jazz Festival but also has fans all over the country.

“For her visit to Eastbourne Zoe is bringing her show Pannonica which sees her performing lyrical interpretations of the quirky, complex compositions from the legendary pianist and composer Thelonious Monk. Originally inspired by the 1988 Carmen McRae album Carmen Sings Monk, where Monk's original instrumental tunes had lyrics added, this compelling tribute is sensitively delivered with character and exhilarating improvisation. Along with Zoe Gilby’s unique vocal phrasing, a distinctive deep understanding and appreciation of Monk and McRae's work is the highlight of this exceptional project.

“Zoe details this performance with an informative, fascinating timeline of Thelonius’ and Carmen’s careers, including the story behind Pannonica written in honour of the Jazz Baroness, patron of bebop, Kathleen Annie Pannonica de Koenigswarter.

“Appearing with Zoe are London-based pianist Terence Collie, who has the unenviable job of interpreting Monk's piano solos. Collie has performed at a host of leading jazz clubs and festivals, including Cadogan Hall for the EFG London Jazz Festival, PizzaExpress Jazz Club, The 606 Club, Brecon Jazz Festival and The Stables in Wavendon. In 2025 he was awarded the MOBO Amplified Award.

“Nick Lenner Webster joins the line-up on bass, along with UK-based American drummer Ted Carrasco.”

The venue is the Fishermen's Club, Royal Parade, BN22 7AA. Tickets are £15 on the door on the night if still available or in advance from www.WeGotTickets.com (booking fee applies).

Doors open at 7.15pm, and the music starts at 8pm, finishing at around 10.30pm: “There is ample parking immediately next to the venue and a warm welcome inside.”