Gerry Richardson Quartet at The Old Black Cat Jazz Club - Sunderland Minster

The Old Black Cat Jazz Club meets each month, on the third Friday of the month, for relaxed performances in beautiful surroundings. All are welcome.

The Gerry Richardson Quartet deliver a high-energy Hammond organ show that dives deep into the heart of jazz. Blending soul, gospel, funk, swing and samba, their sound is rich, rhythmic, and built to move a crowd.

Expect a mix of killer originals inspired by the legends of jazz and soul alongside standout takes on artists like Mose Allison, Van Morrison, Gil Scott-Heron, Rufus Thomas, Donald FagenandJimmy Witherspoon.

Featuring:
Garry Linsley (alto sax),
Rod Sinclair (guitar),
Paul Smith (drums),
and Gerry Richardson (organ, bass, vocals).

So on-the-money they made you laugh out loud with delight.
- Independent on Sunday

The band members have a collective CV of collaborators that includesSting, Mark Knopfler, Billy Joel, Guy Barker and more.

This is a band that knows exactly how to deliver. Expect groove, energy, and world-class musicianship.