Strange Fruit
Jazz Club
@
Annie Jones
10 Lavant Street
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3EW
ABOUT
WE'VE MOVED TO A NEW VENUE
ANNIE JONES
Strange Fruit is an exclusive jazz club run by musicians, located in Petersfield now at the wonderful Annie Jones. Held every month, it brings you the best jazz around from experienced, established artists and up and coming stars.
Annie Jones provides an unique setting with a bar and excellent food, it's the perfect environment for a relaxed evening of high quality jazz.
Please note - we can't give refunds or swop events if you are unable to make the gig, we have musicians to pay who need to earn a living. Refunds can only be given if the gig is cancelled (i.e. COVID-19), if it is postponed your tickets will still be valid for the re-scheduled event.
N.B. Before buying tickets, the club has a quiet policy during performances in respect of the musicians and other audience members.
Tuesday 2nd September
Milburn, Walker & Tuniclffe
Kevin Walker - Guitar
Ben Tunnicliffe - Bass
Alice Milburn - Vocals
Kevin Walker is a well-known figure in the Hampshire music scene. A professional musician since the early 2000s, he is a favourite at Strange Fruit and local jazz clubs, often accompanying the amazing Freddie Saxo.
He is also guitar teacher at Bedales and lives in Petersfield.
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At just 25 years old Alice Milburn has established herself as a key figure in the South's thriving jazz scene. With her smooth and soulful voice, she is superbly suited to jazz and blues, showcasing her dynamic vocal improvisation at the forefront of every performance. A Hampshire girl, Alice is currently working to release her debut jazz album, available October 2025. Notable performances include The Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scotts and BBC Introducing.
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Ben Tunnicliffe is a bassist who's professional career began in his teens and who's discography show he's a passionate exploring folk as a double bassist for Bryn Terfel with Sting as he is deconstructing electronic music in his solo project.
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Photo credits: UK Proms in the Park, Holly Teague, ProAudio Services, MoPhotoUK (JonnyMo!)
Friday 21st November
Jon Walsh
Jon Walsh is the vocalist and lead guitarist in his own band – The Jon Walsh Blues Dogs, which enjoys a reputation as being one of the most talented real blues bands on the UK Blues circuit. But Jon is also an exceptional solo acoustic/slide guitarist and singer.
Jon’s style covers a broad spectrum of acoustic blues ranging from delta slide on Dobro and National guitars and Atlanta slide on twelve-string guitar, through to folk, country, Piedmont, Gospel and contemporary blues picked on six string flat tops. Jon’s singing style can be passionate, emotive and aggressive at times but can also be soul-searching and introspective.
Jon feels that it is a bluesman’s obligation to keep the blues alive by performing the classics of days gone by and also to keep adding to the blues by contributing new songs to the genre. So, his set will include a number of self-penned songs, which are in many ways personal in that they often tell of his own feelings and experiences.
When asked about his influences Jon sited Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Willie Johnson, Robert Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Tampa Red and Son House .… an awesome combination!
Perfect setting for an evening of food, drink & Jazz
Check out food and drinks tab above for menu.