Andy Sheppard Trio

Andy Sheppard Trio Friday 15 May 2026, 8pm Stoller Hall Tickets: ?27.50. U18/Student ?5.50 Book tickets Saxophonist and composer?Andy Sheppard?has?established?himself as one of Europe?s leading contemporary jazz figures.?? This?trio?sets the?scene for an?encounter?with?Italian jazz icon Rita?Marcotulli?and one of the most prominent bassists on the European circuit, French bassist Michel Benita. These are three highly individual musicians,?all of?whom?have?had?a big role?in shaping the sound of European jazz today.?? Sheppard?has?developed?a programme of new?free-flowing?compositions?for this trio, taking a spirited fresh approach, honouring jazz in its tradition but allowing free space for interpretation by?the?players. Collectively exploring the possibilities of improvisation and interplay, the music is anchored in structure but open to lyricism, free to choose new paths and take on different directions in the making.?? Sheppard?s?musical path has?crossed?with that of both players?for many years, including a?long-established duo?with?Marcotulli?and several ECM album recordings with Benita,?but?this?their first venture together?as a trio.? Andy Sheppard?soprano & tenor saxophone /?Rita?Marcotulli?piano?/?Michel Benita?double bass? This event is part of manchester jazz festival 2026.? Tickets ? U18/Student tickets are limited to 20 per performance Seating for this show will be unallocated in the Stoller Hall. If you have any access requirements, please do let us know at boxoffice@stollerhall.com or on 0333 130 0967. You can find out more about access in our building here.