W.J.L.S. Guido Spannocchi Quartet+ Opening Act, The Barrett Brothers

World Jazz Live Sessions-2026
(a PortCaia concept in support of World, live Jazz)presentsGUIDO SPANNOCCHI QUARTET
"Entirely unique & individual" Corey Mwamba on BBC Radio 3 Freeness.The ensemble consists of;
Vienna born saxophonist Guido Spannocchi, Grammy nominated sideman of Anoushka Shankar & Mulatu Astatke Danny Keane on piano, Grammy nominated bassist Jihad Darwish (sideman of Sting, Van Morrison, Tony Kofi e.a.) andPete Hill on drums(sideman of Ashley Henry, Katie Melua, Alfa Mist e.a.)After sold out shows at Ronnie Scott's London, The Vortex London, Bflat Berlin and Porgy & Bess-Vienna as well as most recently at The London Jazz Festival, the quartet are now preparing for an album release on Spring 2026, presenting brand new original compositions showcasing the live albumGUIDO SPANNOCCHIVienna born, London based musician Guido Spannocchi, predominantly known for his woodwind skills, such as alto and baritone saxophone and flute, has come to international attention since the release of his entirely analogue album "Ahead Only" in 2017.Spannocchi has since focused on composing and performing his original music in various settings and ensembles and has published over 10 albums and EPs on his label audioguido records.
His most recent albums "Perihelion" 2022 and "Live at Porgy & Bess" 2023 have gained him international press coverage and critical acclaim in print media like Jazzwise, Die Presse, Wiener Zeitung and The Wire as well as significant radio presence on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 6, JazzFM, OE1, WWFMU and many more."A wonderful musician, such great jazz"- Kylie Minogue"One of UKs top 50 most influential young jazz musicians" -Sammy Stein in Readers Digest"Abundantly charming" Eddie Myer-Jazzwise"Carving his own niche among the new London Jazz" - Emma Smith on BBC Radio 3"Entirely unique & individual"- Corey Mwamba on BBC Radio 3 Freeness"very classy" - Paul Allen Forbes Magazine"Putting in the work and reaping the benefits" - Paul Bradshaw Straight No Chaser"He's rockin the horn, oh man this guy can play, we've been gigging for years, it's always great with Guido" - Larry Bartley (bassplayer for Abdullah Ibrahim, Charles Tolliver, Ornette Coleman)"Brilliant music, beautiful recordings" - Jay Phelps Worldwide FMeine der wichtigsten sterreichischen Stimmen im Ausland - Renald Deppe
resch wie ein Kaisersemmerl - Samir Kck Die Presse
Zeitlose Hippness - Christoph Irrgeher Wiener ZeitungAstreiner Jazz - Christian Bakonyi 1 Jazznacht
"incredibly fresh and accomplished" - Nothemba Madumo Radio 702 Johannesburg
"a truly unique voice" - Brenda Sisane Kaya Radio Johannesburg
"absolute delight" - FMR Radio Capetown.Opening act,
THE BARRETT BROTHERSThe Barrett Brothers bring their own take on acoustic duo guitar. Performing original songs alongside pieces by Django Reinhardt and The Beatles with hidden gems from other artists.There are two entrances to the Neptune Basement Jazz Club; one is via the Grand Burstin Hotel underground car park,
(this entrance is wheelchair accessible).You can also get to the Neptune Basement Jazz Club through the main hotel reception entrance, then follow the stairs leading to the Basement Jazz Club, (this entrance is not wheelchair accessible)(If you use the Grand Burstin car park, please register your car details at the Hotel reception to avoid parking fines)