Derek Nash Organ Trio

Derek Nash - saxJim Watson - organGeorge Double - drumsDerek Nash (Jools Holland Saxman) leads this swinging and Bluesy trio featuring Jim Watson on Organ and George Double.

Mixing up Blue Note delights, Jimmy Smith stylings and a few compositions from Derek’s Quartet and Sax Appeal repertoire.Derek has been with Jools since 2004 and has featured on every Hootenanny TV show since then, performing with Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse, Booker T and so many more.

Apart from leading the award winning Sax Appeal he’s also a member of the Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion for over 10 years.Organist Jim Watson has worked with Kurt Elling, Sting, Incognito, Manu Katche and the BBC Radio Big Band.

He is often seen on TV in the Strictly Come Dancing band and is a regular in Guy Barker’s band, appearing on BBC4 at The Proms and elsewhereDrummer George Double has worked with Dame Shirley Bassey, Grammy award-winner Jack Jones, Marc Almond, Mica Paris, Ruthie Henshall and Kym Mazelle.

His Introducing Drum Kit books have sold over 30,000 copies worldwide. .

He’s a revered educator running workshops and working for Trinity and Guildhall, and is active on the British jazz scene appearing regularly at Ronnie Scott’s club in London and elsewhere as a freelancer (with Chris Ingham, John Etheridge, Art Themen, Digby Fairweather, and Alan Barnes)Presented by Hot Box Live Community InterestThis is an 18+ event