Live music returns to Hambledon Cricket Green on the evening of Friday 19th June with an incredible double-bill line-up put together by musical maestro David Kirby. Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and secure your tickets for an evening of big band classics and high-energy jazz-funk.
The Line-Up
6:00pm – 7:30pm: Junction 4 Big Band (featuring vocalist Huw Lloyd)
Opening the evening is a powerful 17-piece ensemble of musicians from the Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire areas. They deliver a wide selection of big-band music, spanning from 1930s swing to modern chart hits—covering composers and artists from Glenn Miller and Count Basie to Nirvana, Pharrell Williams, and Steely Dan.
This year, they are joined by up-and-coming singer-songwriter and pianist Huw Lloyd. Originating from Wrexham, Huw has performed at many prestigious venues and describes his style as a blend of Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr., and Jamie Cullum.
7:45pm – 9:30pm: Motet (featuring vocalist Debby Bracknell & percussionist Dave Lambert)
Closing the night is an 8-piece band known for original jazz-funk tunes combining rich horn arrangements with high-energy rhythms. Their intricate melodies and infectious grooves are rooted in funk, soul, and Latin traditions, featuring original tracks alongside creative, high-octane arrangements of iconic artists like Stevie Wonder, Yellowjackets, Steps Ahead, and Bob Berg.
For this performance, Motet’s core rhythm and horn sections are joined by two exceptional guests:
• Debby Bracknell: A leading jazz, soul, and session vocalist who has worked with Ariana Grande, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and Shakatak.
• Dave Lambert: A premier percussionist whose career spans the jazz world to full orchestral ensembles.
Event Summary
• Event: Hambledon Jazz on the Green 2026
• Time: Friday 19th June – 6:00pm – 10:00pm
• Location: The Village Green
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