meridian lounge hythe – proudly presents
The Sound of the Forest – Live Music and Arts Like Never Before!
Join us at New Forest Jazz and Arts for unforgettable music, creativity, and soul-stirring performances in the heart of nature.
“Her music and words strike an exquisite balance between captivating poeticism and softly-lit musical sound-worlds”
John Garner
🎤Claire McAllister – Live in Concert
Experience an unforgettable evening of original music, top quality jazz, and powerful performance!
🎶 Claire McAllister Trio
👉Thursday, 29th May 2025
With special guests Alex Western-King & Martin Bowes
📍 Meridian Lounge Bar, Hythe
16 The Marsh, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6AL
Award-winning jazz vocalist Claire McAllister returns with her trio, blending soulful originals and fresh arrangements of classic tunes. Her sound is reminiscent of Sade, Abbey Lincoln or Liane La Havas but with a unique voice full of heart and insight.
She’s joined by Volodymyr Vasylenko (electric accordionist from Ukraine) and Martin Pyne (improvisational percussionist), promising a rich, genre-blending performance.
Don’t miss special guest appearances from saxophonist Alex Western-King, a star of the UK jazz scene, and inspirational dancer Martin Bowes, a performer with wide-reaching experience 🎟️ Find Out More
🎸 Pete ‘Tiger’ Sheppard Trio
👉Thursday, 26th June 2025
📍 Meridian Lounge Bar, Hythe
16 The Marsh, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6AL
Prepare for a night of fast, fiery, and soul-stirring Gypsy Swing as Pete ‘Tiger’ Sheppard brings his legendary sound to the New Forest.
Described by London’s QuecumBar as “mighty, stonking, fast and furious,” Pete has been immersed in jazz since the age of 13, touring authentic French clubs and learning from the gypsy masters themselves.
Joining Pete are Bastien Terraz on double bass – a Southampton jazz mainstay and Manusa Project member – and Neil Mercer, a lifelong devotee of Django Reinhardt’s style, known for his elegant performances across jazz festivals and wine bars.
🎶 Expect high-energy swing, heartfelt improvisation, and masterful musicianship in a night that celebrates the timeless spirit of gypsy jazz. 🎟️ Tickets Out Soon!