Jazz Events
For jazz events at the Gonville Hotel, you can expect a sophisticated and lively atmosphere with Robin Phillips performing a variety of jazz styles. Guests can enjoy smooth melodies, improvisational solos, and a vibrant ambiance that is perfect for relaxing or socialising. Whether it's a regular jazz night or a special event, the Gonville Hotel offers a unique experience for music enthusiasts and guests looking to unwind in style.
Friday & Saturday Live Jazz Nights
In association with Robin Phillips & Repmusic, Gonville Hotel is the home of Jazz and the place to be on Friday and Saturday nights in the city.
Friday night 7pm - 9pm and Saturday night 6:30pm - 9pm.
Everyone is welcome to turn up and enjoy the free jazz while sipping cocktails. No need to book. Why not make an evening of it and bring your friends.
Gonville Hotel & repmusic presents: Dinner Jazz 'Robin Sings & Plays Nat'
‘Robin Phillips Sings & Plays: Nat King Cole’
In this programme, singer / pianist Robin Phillips performs songs by one of the most famous jazz singer / pianists of all time, Nat King Cole. Robin recreates the classic line-up favoured by Nat of piano/vocals, guitar and bass, as the trio delve into Nat's unbelievable collection of songs that, whilst he didn't pen them, are forever inextricably linked to the great artist.
The trio will perform Nat's classic hits such as Let There Be Love, For Sentimental Reasons, Mona Lisa, Stardust, L.O.V.E, Straighten Up and Fly Right, Route 66 and Unforgettable, but also include some of Nat's lesser- known but equally fantastic songs including Don't Let It Go To Your Head, and Walkin' My Baby Back Home.
Robin Phillips - vocals / piano, Joel Humann - acoustic bass and Louis Thorne - guitar.
£52pp - Dinner & Jazz ticket includes a 2 course meal, arrival drink and admission.
Gonville Hotel & repmusic presents: Dinner Jazz 'Robin Sings & Plays: Tony Bennett'
At this very special event, Robin hosts a performance dedicated to the late great Tony Bennett, shortly after what would have been his 100th birthday!
Tony Bennett found fame as a popular and swing singer, before leaning more into jazz and smaller ensembles as the big band era fell silent. But rather than hinder his art, the smaller ensemble suited Tony perfectly as he could express his incredible vocal control and intimate delivery of songs.
Robin Phillips - vocals / piano, Sam Miles - tenor sax, Louis Thorne - acoustic bass / guitar and Alex Best - drums.
£52pp - Dinner & Jazz ticket includes a 2 course meal, arrival drink and admission.
Cambridge Jazz Festival 2026, Robin Phillips Sings & Plays: Chet Baker ft. James Brady (Trumpet)
For this Cambridge Jazz Festival programme, jazz singer and pianist Robin Phillips performs the music of one of the most legendary jazz singer / instrumentalists of the 20th century: jazz beau and bad boy Chet Baker.
Vocally, Robin is most oft compared with Chet Baker and to bring this music to life Robin has connected with jazz trumpeter James Brady, whose melodic approach to soloing contributes to performing the songs made famous by Chet, including his own compositions.
Robin and James recently traveled around Europe, interviewing musicians and other people who worked or knew Chet, for a brand new film documentary focussing on Chet's life and music in Europe. The repertoire is therefore quite fluid as the group become inspired by important tunes for this fascinating story, but the quartet will perform songs including Almost Blue, Do It The Hard Way, Let’s Get Lost, The Thrill Is Gone, and You Don’t Know What Love Is. There are a few Chet Baker tribute shows around today, but none gets as close to realising Chet’s essence as this pairing of two of the UK’s jazz talents.
Robin Phillips - vocals / piano, James Brady - trumpet, Charlie Pyne - acoustic bass, Alex Best - Drums Special guest and Luis Thorne - guitar.
£52pp - Dinner & Jazz ticket includes a 2 course meal, arrival drink and admission.