Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2026
Darren Pickering Quartet (guitar, piano, bass, drums)
Monday 11 May 2026
Time
1.10PM – 1.50PM
Pricing
($1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Venue: Great Hall
Come and experience the Small Worlds jazz project live with Heather Webb (guitar), Pete Fleming (bass), and Jono Blackie (drums).
Another volume of melody-driven jazz has been issued by this musical collaboration with talented pianist/composer Darren Pickering.
'Stunningly original & gloriously ethereal' (UK Vibe)
'Sublime' (Simon Sweetman)
'Perfectly melodic' (Culture Jazz)
This concert is part of the Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2026.
Discover a collection of musical gems - bite-size lunchtime concerts in the magnificent Great Hall, featuring renowned local, national and international musicians from classical, jazz, and popular traditions. View the full programme.
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