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Spring—sprung! Parlour Jazz returns! Expect a characteristically Lynrace groove with a twist on some classics.
Join us for an intimate live jazz experience hosted in The Parlour, Lynrace Spirit, led by local Jazz Saxophone wizard Ollie Weston. Our doors will open at 7pm, when you’ll enjoy a welcome glass of Prosecco or Lynrace Negroni, before descending to the Parlour. The bar will be open during the entire evening for you to savour our bespoke cocktails. There will be a break to recharge your glasses, engage with the musicians, and take in the atmosphere.
Lynrace Spirit is a unique cocktail bar in Jericho. Our ethos is founded upon forging connections and inspiring creativity, making it a natural home for live jazz. We will be welcoming a variety of jazz musicians over the coming months who will present yet further variety in jazz styles in our distinct and exclusive setting. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Meet the musicians:
Fleur Stevenson | Vocals | https://fleurstevensonjazz.co.uk
Fleur’s impeccable sense of timing, space, and improvisation pays homage to jazz greats like Shirley Horn and Anita O’Day, while her fresh, stylish interpretations of classic standards - and her tender, heartfelt delivery of romantic ballads - mark her out as a unique voice on the modern jazz scene. A must-hear for lovers of first-class, straight-ahead vocal jazz.
Fleur is a respected figure on the UK jazz scene, regularly collaborating with some of the country’s top musicians, including Gareth Williams, Art Themen, Pete Billington, Dave Newton, Denny Ilett, Brandon Allen, Steve Brown, Sebastiaan de Krom, and Clark Tracey, to name just a few. She performs at many of the UK’s most prestigious venues, including the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, the 606 Club, and the Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho.
Hugh Turner | Guitar | https://hughturnerguitar.com
Hugh Turner started playing guitar at age 11 and by 13 he was playing with his brothers blues band in pubs and clubs around his native home town of Reading.
Graduating in Gangadeen and classical guitar from North London University at age 19, Hugh played in all the London and the South-East’s jazz clubs with his already formed jazz trio. During the next few years he continued with his jazz performances but also concentrated on his composition. Pop session work, touring and many dance music recording sessions kept him off the streets.
In 1995 Hugh co-founded ‘Jazz Upstairs’, a club showcasing the best of British Jazz. Alan Barnes, Jon Gee, Jay Denson, Theo Travis and Dave Cliff all visited the club with the great house rhythm section of Andy Crowdy (acoustic bass) and Simon Price (drums). Around this time he formed Funk Assembly and started the JW’s residency, featuring among others Brandon Allen (sax), Dennis Rollins (trombone), Brian Edwards (sax) and Andy Gangadeen (drums).
Ollie Weston | Saxophone | https://www.ollieweston.com
Ollie Weston is a varied and active musician across a range of genres and musical styles, and has performed in live and studio sessions as a Saxophonist with artists as diverse as Amy Winehouse, Tim Minchin, Bonobo, Frank Turner, The London Jazz Orchestra, The Hackney Colliery Band, The Ambient Jazz Ensemble and The Nelson Riddle Orchestra. He is the co/leader of the Jazz Quartet ‘Time Is Of The Essence’ and composes and arranges material for this and other ensembles.
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Please note: The Parlour has limited accessibility, and so may not be suitable for those for whom stairs present difficulties. Please contact the bar directly with any questions or concerns ahead of your booking.
Date & Time
Thu, May 21, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue Details
Lynrace Spirit
103 Walton StreetOxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6EB
