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 7 June 2026, 7pm start
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 2 JUNE
7 June, 7pm start
Time Is Of The Essence
“An enjoyable and entertaining performance … excellent playing throughout…the beautiful performances of the Bernstein and Simon ballads were definite set highlights” The Jazz Mann
Time is of the Essence bring their splendid fusion of Hammond jazz to the Elephant. A mix of 60s groove, contemporary originals and standards – including works by Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny and John Scofield.
The band features one of the tastiest tenor players on the UK scene, Ollie Weston. Ollie’s credits run a whole smorgasbord of styles, including stints with Jamie Cullum, Amy Winehouse, Sax Appeal, Stornaway and current hipsters, The Hackney Colliery Band! A player with a distinctive muscular, yet thoroughly soulful sound.
Steering the band harmonically and taking care of all bass duties is the ambidextrous keyboard maestro, Martin Pickett. Martin has accompanied countless stars of the national jazz glitterati and is also known for his fabulous compositions.
Guitarist Pete Oxley is already well known to JATE regulars. A consistently engaging soloist and accompanist, Pete has recently been taking his 7-piece Hejira out on tour throught out the UK, performing the music of Joni Mitchell to great acclaim. The band, which also features Ollie and Rick, makes its first trip to the USA in July for a packed New England tour.
with Ollie Weston: sax • Pete Oxley: guitar • Martin Pickett: organ • Rick Finlay: drums • Jeremy Shoham: sax
CONTACT US
The Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane,
North Finchley, London N12 8NR • UK