Tango Jazz Quartet
Tango Jazz Quartet
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Saturday 13th September 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: FREE!
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Or just turn up if you’re happy standing!
Matt & Phred’s host for the fifth time Tango Jazz Quartet, a wonderful and creative collision of Argentinian Tango and Jazz roots.
With 10 albums released & 29 international tours made, including 7 consecutive years in UK, the band performed in the most prestigious jazz clubs and festivals in Europe, USA, China, Russia, South America and Africa.
“Synphonic Piazzolla” was his last project, premiered in 2021 together with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Nis Serbia and a version for chamber orchestra was presented on its 2022 tour together with the Belgrade Chamber Youth Orchestra at the Guarnerius Institut in Belgrade, Serbia.
This year the group returns to Matt & Phred’s with a new repertoire that - that in addition to the work of Astor Piazzolla- explores a good part of traditional tango, especially the work of the great legend of Tango, the great singer and composer Carlos Gardel.
This showcase is a unique musical fusion of Tango and Jazz, a fascinating journey from the origins of traditional Tango to the innovative proposals of Astor Piazzolla's music.
Tango Jazz Quartet magically captures the harmonies and the improvisation of jazz to blend them with the melodies and rhythms of tango. The striking contrast between the vibrant and playful "milongas", the romantic "tango-waltzes" and the electrifying music of Piazzzola will not leave anyone in the audience indifferent.
Line Up:
Martín Rao de Vita, on bass
Santiago Villalba, on piano
Ezequiel Vargas, on drums
Gustavo Firmenich, on tenor sax and clarinet
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1; the dance floor opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
Rue - Free Early Gig
Rue - Free Early Gig
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Saturday 13th September 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!
Rue is a rising force in the UK music scene - a gifted songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist whose soulful voice and rhythmic guitar playing are laced with a rich jazz sensibility. Dubbed “a future star” by Dart Music Festival, she continues to captivate audiences with her unique sound and magnetic stage presence.
2024 saw Rue take a bold leap forward with the release of two compelling new singles, each paired with cinematic music videos that marked her on-screen debut. Both tracks received glowing support from BBC Introducing and landed spots on Spotify playlists including Jazz UK and Fresh Finds. Her latest single, On The Fence, earned a feature on BBC Radio 3’s Round Midnight with Soweto Kinch.
Taking inspiration from artists like Hiatus Kaiyote, Maddison Cunningham, Kimbra, and Jamiroquai, Rue has carved out her own space with headline performances at standout venues such as the Cheltenham Festival Jazz Arena, Bristol’s Gallimaufry, St Ives Jazz Club, and London’s Pizza Express Jazz Club. She’s also made her mark on the festival circuit, with appearances at The Great Escape, Boardmasters, and Leopallooza, cementing her reputation as one of the south-west’s most exciting live acts - whether solo or with her band.
This year, she opened for soul legend Gabrielle at the Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival, and has shared the stage with acclaimed artists including afro-jazz collective Nubiyan Twist, Yakul, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, and Keane. With national radio and TV appearances, a collaboration with Sennheiser, and backing from Jazz FM, Rue is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary jazz and soul.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!
The Starts Award: Creative Collective
The Starts Award: Creative Collective
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Saturday 13th September 2025
Doors: 3:30pm / Show: 4-5pm
Happy Hour: 3:30-5pm
Free Entry
No need to book a table for this event, just come along for 3:30pm and grab one!
The STARTS Award is a talent development programme for emerging artists and writer/performers from the UK military community (serving or ex-service personnel or family members (18+)).
The Award programme provides talented individuals with mentoring from creative industry experts and professional platforms to showcase their work.
Today’s event sees spoken word members of The STARTS Award Creative Collective perform their new work on the Matt & Phred’s stage. The Creative Collective is a community made up of the Award’s previous winners, enabling them to continue to expand their creative practice, perform their work in a professional environment, and to share ideas.
Expect performances from Emma Davidson, Gill Charlton, Tip Cullen, Kim Lake Benson Bond, Matt Wightman, and Claire Hughes. Link to further info here: thestartsaward.com/creativecollective
“Usually, my life centres around medical problems and trauma, but to get a positive message that something that I had done had sparked an interest in my art and voice felt like a door to a brighter future had opened” – Creative Collective member
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 3:30-5PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!