JAZZ at the ELEPHANT
The Elephant Inn • 283 Ballards Lane • London • N12 8NR
020 8343 6110 • info@justeastofjazz.com
“It's a genuine pleasure to say that jazz
is alive and well and residing
in North London” Jazz Journal
“The jazz was amazing… five stars to
you and the Elephant Inn”
“Good selection of solo guests backed
by a tight house band”
“I love the venue… the food is fantastic.
A really exciting evening…
music & atmosphere were great”
“What a fab evening last night!! Thank you so much – we love coming to the Elephant!”
“…they’ve built up a solid fan base by offering
an eclectic blend of jazz old and new” Jazz Journal
“Thank you for a fantastic evening!”
“Music was excellent…”
“Great live music …thanks!”
“A wonderful evening every time”
Sunday 18 October 2026, 7pm start
at The Elephant Inn
283 Ballars Lane, London N12 8NR
Doors open 6.30pm (if possible please arrive in good time to be in your seat by 7pm, and to avoid the rush on food & drink orders).
Performance times: 7–9.15pm
£14.50* early bird
£18.50/£7
Students/unwaged: turn up on the night and pay what you can
Sun 18 Oct, 7pm start
saxophonist
Leo Richardson
“I can’t remember hearing a more impressive debut. The style is hard bop, but music as good as this is beyond category.” The Observer
Without a doubt, Leo Richardson is widely recognised to be one of the UK’s leading jazz tenor saxophonists, best known for his honest, straight-ahead, contemporary hard-bop style. His most significant influences include John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Dexter Gordon, Horace Silver and Art Blakey.
After winning a scholarship to study jazz at the prestigious Trinity College of Music, Leo studied with world-class saxophonists including Jean Toussaint, Julian Siegel, Martin Speake, Mark Lockheart and Mick Foster.
Since graduating, Leo has been making a name for himself on the London jazz scene. He has become an in demand side man and has collaborated with many well known musicians at acclaimed venues such as Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, The Royal Albert Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, o2 Arena, Rochester International Jazz Festival, Cadogan Hall, The Vortex Jazz Club and Glastonbury Music Festival. He regularly hosts the Late Late Show at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club with his own quartet.
Some of Leo’s notable performance, touring and recording credits include: Kylie Minogue, Jamie Cullum, Gregory Porter, Van Morrison, Kurt Elling, Brian May, Bob James, The Buddy Rich Big Band, Ben Sidran, Ronnie Wood, Gary Barlow, Will Young, Albert Lee, Candi Staton, Paul Shaffer, Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter, Mica Paris, Norma Winstone and Jim Mullen.
“When I heard this album my immediate thought was that all bets are off regarding the CD of the Year.” Bebop Spoken Here
with Rick Simpson: piano • Joe Lee: bass • Rick Finlay: drums • Jeremy Shoham: sax
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
Sunday 1 November 2026, 7pm start
at The Elephant Inn
283 Ballars Lane, London N12 8NR
Doors open 6.30pm (if possible please arrive in good time to be in your seat by 7pm, and to avoid the rush on food & drink orders).
Performance times: 7–9.15pm
£14.50* early bird
£18.50/£7
Students/unwaged: turn up on the night and pay what you can
*EARLY BIRD BOOKING ENDS 11.30pm ON 27 OCTOBER
Sun 1 Nov, 7pm start
pianist
David Gordon
“An awesome jazz musician, composing dazzling melodies with extraordinary harmonies, and playing with exceptional swing, demonstrating a brilliant virtuoso technique. His world-class playing has the reach and breadth of continual inventiveness and sensitivity.” Jazz Direct
An assured and versatile pianist, David Gordon is one of the few professional jazz musicians who is also a well-established classical artist. An accomplished harpsichordist as well as pianist, David includes work as soloist/director with the likes of the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, the London Chamber Orchestra and Concerto Köln and as an award-winning composer he has had works commissioned by festivals, orchestras and fellow musicians alike.
As a jazz pianist he has a repertoire that focuses on original compositions, but also includes material as diverse as folk music from Venezuela, East European dance tunes and Celtic-tinged melodies.
David is a world class talent with a playful sense of humour, which makes all his shows both musically innovative and a lot of fun.
“Gordon...a richly gifted player with a sparkling style and boundless imagination!” Independent on Sunday
"He doesn’t play many notes, but the notes that he does play are almost the selection of a genius" Jazz FM
with Pete Oxley: guitar • Steve Watts: bass • Rick Finlay: drums • Jeremy Shoham: sax
CONTACT US
The Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane,
North Finchley, London N12 8NR • UK