Derby Jazz

Derby Jazz - Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio

Name: Derby Jazz - Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio
Start: 2026-05-29T19:00:00+0000
End: 2026-05-29T21:00:00+0000
Location: Chapel Street Arts Centre

Fri 29 May

Chapel Street Arts Centre

Prices: £21

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Running Time: 2 hours - approximate, including any interval(s).

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About the Event

A high-energy night of sizzling jazz and funk with Dennis Rollins and his explosive Velocity Trio.

For 25 years trombonist Dennis Rollins has played at the forefront of the UK jazz, funk and pop as an ‘impossibly virtuosic’ sideman to such stars such as Maceo Parker, Courtney Pine, The Brand New Heavies, Blur, Monty Alexander. an award-winning leader in his own right.

An award-winning leader in his own right, previous winner of the BBC Jazz 'Best Band' Award, the Parliamentary Jazz 'Education' Award; Ronnie Scott's 'Best Trombone' Award, Rollins’ ensemble is the Velocity Trio, a brilliant marriage of refined contemporary jazz arrangements with smokin’ grooves.
Expect fireworks!

Featuring Hammond organ virtuoso Ross Stanley and the incredible Joel Barford on drums.