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”
Wednesday 7 October 2026, 7.30pm start
at 67Sourdough
82-92 Great North Road, N2 0NL
Doors open 6.45pm (if possible please arrive in good time to be in your seat by 7.30pm, and to avoid the rush on food & drink orders).
Performance times: 730–9.30pm
£14* early bird
£18/£7
Students/unwaged: turn up on the night and pay what you can
*EARLY BIRD BOOKING ENDS 11.30pm ON 3 OCTOBER
SOURDOUGH SPECIAL!
Weds 7 Oct, 7.30pm start
guitarist
John Etheridge
We’re excited to present a special evening of music at this new venue. 67Sourdough is a terrific pizza restaurant, using their own special 48-hour wild-fermented dough to craft really delicious pizzas, which have been carefully tested and approved by Just East of Jazz partners Rick & Jeremy (who have the very highest standards!) Full menu here
“...a master guitarist...brilliant” The Observer
John Etheridge rightly enjoys a glowing reputation throughout the jazz world and beyond and has been described by Pat Metheny as, “One of the best guitarists in the world”. He is a prodigiously gifted and creative player whose approach to music can only be described as ‘eclectic’ as he refuses to accommodate or even acknowledge artificial musical boundaries. His range is well illustrated by his years of touring and recording with the iconic Stephane Grappelli while simultaneously doing likewise with the legendary jazz-fusion group, The Soft Machine.
John is equally at home on acoustic and electric guitar and his willingness to engage with so many styles is matched by his ability to excel in any of them. He has played with John Williams, Yehudi Menuhin, Dizzie Gillespie, Herb Ellis, Mundell Lowe, Nigel Kennedy, Pat Metheny, Birelli Lagrene, Barney Kessel, Vic Juris and countless others. John’s ability as an outstanding composer is sometimes overlooked but he is often under pressure from audiences to feature more of his own material.
“Etheridge....gifted...spectacular” The Times
67Sourdough is located within The Engine Rooms – the venue boasts an impressive collection of classic and exotic cars, which adds to the contemporary and modern feel of the space.
We hope you’ll join us for this one-off pilot gig and give us your expert opinion on the venue, location and food & drink.
with Liam Dunachie: piano • Dave Jones: bass • Rick Finlay: drums • Jeremy Shoham: sax
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
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
*EARLY BIRD BOOKING ENDS 11.30pm ON 13 OCTOBER
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 • Adam King: bass • Rick Finlay: drums • Jeremy Shoham: sax
CONTACT US
The Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane,
North Finchley, London N12 8NR • UK