Following an acclaimed performance last year, the Dean Stockdale Quartet returns with a new set for a very special evening to honour the one and only Oscar Peterson. Born 15 August 1925, 2025 marks the legendary jazz pianist’s 100th birthday.

This show will feature the quartet and some special guests – Alan Barnes, sax, Mark Armstrong, trumpet, Emily Masser, vocals, and the Amika string quartet – performing new arrangements of Oscar’s music.

Dean Stockdale Piano

Tim Williams Guitar

Gavin Barras Bass

Gaz Hughes Drums

Mark Armstrong Trumpet

Alan Barnes Sax

Amika String Quartet

Peggy Nolan Cello

Lucy Nolan Viola

Laura Senior Violin

Simmy Singh Violin

Vocals Emily Masser

Dates

12 Jul 2025

7pm - 9.30pm

Price

£25

Concessions: £10 tickets are available for under 35 year olds who are part of the Friends of BIF's Next Gen Scheme.

Venue

Pavilion Arts Centre

Booking info

BIF Friends get priority booking from 18 March
Public booking opens 15 April
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Dates, times & booking

  • Sat 12 Jul 2025 7.00pm - 8.30pm
BIF Friends get priority booking from 18 March
About Friends Priority Booking

Public booking opens 15 April

Priority Booking
for BIF Friends

To book seats early, join the Friends of Buxton International Festival and become part of our ‘Festival Family.’

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Patron Tuesday, 25 March

Gold Friend Tuesday, 1 April

Friend and Joint Friend Tuesday, 8 April

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