Critically acclaimed, star of UK jazz, Hannah Horton brings her funk, soul and passion to Haverhill Arts!

The Haverhill Arts Centre, previously the Town Hall, has been a crucial part of community life since 1882, where the people of Haverhill have always been able to go to live music performances, hear lectures, play chess and avail themselves of the books and newspapers in the reading room. Now a thriving Arts Centre, Haverhill is about to be part of something very special indeed.

Saxophonist and composer Hannah Horton will be hosting her own jazz club the ‘Swinging Cat’ at the Arts Centre, and is already causing a significant buzz in the jazz industry. As a Selmer UK sax ambassador, Hannah is no stranger to great performances and has played at the world famous Ronnie Scott’s, the 606 club, the RFH, the Barbican and with a diverse range of the UK’s leading jazz artists such as Ian Shaw, Amy Winehouse, John Etheridge, Nigel Price and Georgia Mancio.

Hannah has already established her innovative monthly ‘Jazz in the Cottage’ live stream series which has seen an exceptional line up of guest including Parliamentary jazz award nominee Jo Harrop, multi award winning Fiona Ross and UK’s favourite Esther Bennett. Keen to bring international standard jazz music to her club, with A-list guests as well supporting up-coming artists with something to say, Hannah is an artist who has carved her own unique sound and vision and as Ian Shaw famously said she ‘makes the big beast baritone sax sound like an angel’. Supporting artists and the community has always been a driving force behind Hannah’s work and as a member of the award-winning Women in Jazz Media organisation, as well as leading the brilliant J Steps initiative, she is keen to showcase women artists at the club.

 ‘This is a brilliant opportunity to put Haverhill on the jazz map. Fabulous live jazz doesn’t have to be seen in the big smoke! Jazz artists love to share their music with audiences worldwide and HAC is the perfect venue. The Swinging Cat’s vibe is intimate yet cool, and has the perfect atmosphere for an evening of exceptional and international jazz. I am so excited and cannot wait to let you know some of the amazing artists booked for 2023’

As the Jazz Artist in Residence, Hannah will be bringing her highly acclaimed quartet which includes Tim Lapthorn on piano, Rob Statham on bass and Nic France on drums – fantastic on their own and always giving great support to their guests. They’ve played together for over 10 years, know each other’s every move, and have great synergy and musicianship. Regularly performing to sold out crowds across the UK, this is a fantastic opportunity to bring this special line up to Haverhill. Not to be missed!

Launching with Natalie Williams on April 29th!

Tickets and more info here