SPECIAL PARLIAMENTARY JAZZ AWARD
Alison & Deirdre won a Special Award at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards this week –
for 50 years of outstanding musical achievement. Thank You.
Celebrating 50 Years!
At Ronnie Scott’s, Sunday lunchtime 25th October 2026. Including members of ARQ, Picnic, The Guest Stars – Ruthie Smith, Josefina Cupido and Linda Da Mango, Annie Whitehead, Diane McLoughlin, Steve Lodder and Buster Birch. We’re now SOLD OUT though returns may become available BOOK NOW
Next Live Event
Deirdre & Alison celebrate 50 years with The Guest Stars, ARQ, Annie Whitehead.
Sunday lunch SOLD OUT
About Deirdre
Deirdre Cartwright is an award winning guitarist and composer who became well known presenting the BBC TV’s ground-breaking series ‘Rockschool’. She also played with Afro Latin Jazz group The Guest Stars, recording three albums and toured in 17 countries.
Her latest project is the Organik Trio with Pete Whittaker and Gary Hammond. Deirdre is featured in ARQ, Sea Change, Carol Grimes & Friends, and the party band the Electric Landladies. She plays regularly at Ronnie Scott’s in Soho and as a guest artist in UK jazz clubs. She also leads the group PICNIC with Annie Whitehead.
ORGANIK
ORGANIK is a new organ trio led by guitarist Deirdre Cartwright with Pete Whittaker on organ and Gary Hammond on congas/percussion.
Inspired by the sounds of the classic jazz organ/guitar trios of the 1960s — such as the music of Kenny Burrell/Jimmy Smith and Grant Green/Larry Young, Wes Montgomery/Melvin Rhyne, they also play some original takes on the Beatles, The Doors, Dire Straits and Ray Charles.
Albums
