Eastside Jazz Festival will bring together internationally-renowned musicians with some of today’s most interesting and innovative talent, alongside grassroots promoters and exciting local and student musicians showcasing Birmingham’s thriving and creative jazz scene. We are delighted to be contributing two gigs to this great programme.

The Olie Brice Quartet return to Birmingham to play music from their debut album 'All It Was'. Brice's most personal album to date - with most of the music written shortly after the death of his father - 'All It Was' combines powerful freedom and exploration with memorable melodies, driving swing and emotional intensity.   

The quartet features three of Brice's closest colleagues, all among the most exciting and creative improvisers around; Rachel Musson on tenor sax, Alexander Hawkins on piano and Will Glaser on drums. Alex is recognised as one of the most important improvisers and composers of his generation, leading his own bands as well as working with the likes of Louis Moholo, Evan Parker, Anthony Braxton and Wadada Leo Smith. Rachel recently received the prestigious Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award, and collaborates with Mark Sanders, Pat Thomas and Cath Roberts among others and Will is possibly the most in-demand young drummer in the UK, working widely in both the jazz and creative music scenes. 


“The work of a truly extraordinary quartet. All It Was will be one of the records of the year” – Richard Williams, The Blue Moment

“With this album, Olie Brice achieves a remarkable synthesis of composition and improvisation, intellect and emotion—reaffirming his place as one of the most versatile and compelling voices in contemporary creative music” – All About Jazz

This concert will last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

*This gig is only available as part of a Day Ticket or Two Day Ticket for the Festival.

Day Tickets:

£30 advance (£35 on the door)

£20 students/over 60s

Two Day Festival Ticket:

£40 advance (£45 on the door)

£25 students/over 60s