Biscuit Town ft. Issey Chivers

A swinging Saturday night of classic 1920s and 1930s jazz

Join Biscuit Town as they return to Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club following a run of sold-out shows. The band revisits popular jazz standards like ‘Out of Nowhere’, ‘Honeysuckle Rose’, and ‘Pennies from Heaven’, playing them in their own distinct way to breathe new life into these familiar favourites. Throughout the evening, they will also share the rich history and stories behind the music of the era.

Alongside these classics, Biscuit Town perform their own original tunes written in the same early jazz style. Audiences are treated to the signature ‘little big band’ sound, where a tight horn section allows this smaller ensemble to deliver the rich harmonic colours, punchy ensemble playing and compositional power of a full big band.

For this special edition, the band is joined by guest vocalist Issey Chivers, a rising young star of the London jazz scene.

This performance also marks the official launch of Biscuit Town’s debut album, It Wasn’t Always This Way. While Issey does not feature on the record, she will be putting her own spin on several of the album’s tracks throughout the night.

About Biscuit Town

Inspired by the musical tradition of New Orleans and music of Django Reinhardt, Biscuit Town plays jazz in a classic style, anchored by a hard-driving acoustic rhythm section, with a red hot horn section. A regular favourite at Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, the band is known for transporting audiences from South London to the jazz clubs of New Orleans and the cafés of Paris.

Led by Barry Holloway, Biscuit Town features some of London’s finest young jazz musicians alongside an array of guest vocalists. The band demonstrates that this early music remains exciting, fresh and vibrant today, delivering performances characterised by exceptional musicianship and a deep respect for the music.

Band Lineup

Barry Holloway – guitar and vocals
Issey Chivers – vocals
Klara Devlin – trumpet
Toby Evans – clarinet and tenor saxophone
Joe Evans – trombone
Cameron Saint – double bass
TBC – drums

About Issey Chivers

An exciting young talent on the jazz scene, Issey Chivers has been working in a range of jazz groups alongside leading her own project, the Issey Chivers Quartet. Her influences span from jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan to Eva Cassidy and modern artists such as Cécile McLorin Salvant and Jazzmeia Horn.