Sunday Sessions: Will Barnes Quartet – Live Jazz at The Stables, Milton Keynes
📍 Location: The Stables Theatre, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU
📅 Date: Sunday, 8 February 2026
🕒 Time: 11:30 am
🎟️ Price: £16.50
🌐 More Information: Details via The Stables
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About the Event
Join the influential jazz outfit Will Barnes Quartet for a Sunday-morning jazz session at the iconic venue The Stables. Known for blending lyrical melody with sophisticated jazz improvisation, the quartet brings together original compositions inspired by landscapes, mood and emotion — offering a refreshing take on contemporary jazz.
Fronted by guitarist/composer Will Barnes and featuring a tight ensemble with piano, bass, and drums, the quartet has earned critical praise for their musicality, atmosphere and modern-jazz sensibility.
What’s Happening
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🎶 Live jazz performance — Expect a selection of the quartet’s original compositions drawing on rich harmonies and expressive melodies.
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🧘♂️ Relaxed Sunday-morning setting — A gentle, intimate concert perfect for jazz lovers looking for a mellow, reflective vibe to start their day.
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🎼 Professional musicianship — With a background of festival and club performances across the UK, Will Barnes Quartet bring polished technique and emotive interplay to the stage.
Why Attend?
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✅ Modern jazz with soul and sophistication — This isn’t just traditional jazz — the quartet mixes contemporary composition with accessible melodies and expressive playing.
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🎯 Ideal for a relaxed yet enriching morning out — Whether you’re a seasoned jazz fan or new to the genre, this session offers thoughtful music in a welcoming environment.
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🎶 Intimate and high-quality live performance — The Stables’ reputation and acoustic environment make it an excellent venue for a close-up jazz experience.
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🌟 Support talented UK jazz artists — Attending helps promote and celebrate rising artists giving fresh contributions to the jazz scene.
