05 July 2026
Sponsored by:
Heads South
- Date06 August 2026
- LocationThe Pantiles
Thursday: 7pm - 10pm
We’re delighted to announce that Live at The Pantiles is now free to attend, meaning no ticket purchase is required—simply come along and enjoy the atmosphere, music, and vibrant setting.
Playing superb Latin Jazz fusing Cuban and Latin rhythms with distinctive melodies in an exhilarating repertoire of classic and original tunes. The Band is led by John Harriman piano/organ and will feature top UK trumpeter Steve Waterman, Venezuelan bassist Adolfredo Pulido, Cuban percussionist Chino Martell Morgan on congas, bongos, cajon, guiro and Latin supremo Marc Cecil on drums. “Cool, cultured and exhilarating” The Musician. “Impeccable Musicianship” The Times. Exciting addition for this event will see leading Cuban artist and Ronnie Scotts’ star Felix Cuba perform on Vocals and Timbales.
The Band has released two albums to critical acclaim, it was chosen to perform a national tour of Wales sponsored by the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and Arts Council of Wales and was selected from more than 75 bands nationwide as winner of the UK Jazz Services/National Touring Forum award .
John Harriman is a critically acclaimed Jazz Pianist, Bandleader, Keyboardist and Composer. John performs in a wide range of duos, trios and line-ups with vocalists, sax players and musicians across jazz, latin, pop and rock genres and has toured and played at innumerable clubs and venues in the UK and abroad. He is renowned amongst other things for creating award winning Cuban Jazz Salsa Quintet Heads South.. “Impeccable musicianship” The Times “Fine jazz…excellent piano….well worth seeing” The Gig Guide “Dazzling solos” The Jazzmann “Superb” Latin Jazz USA. “Effervescent…excellent players” Rob Adams JazzUK.
For those looking to make an evening of it, why not enjoy an evening meal at one of our participating restaurants or a welcome refreshment from a variety of bars:
Charlottes – 01892 347 829
Duke of York – 01892 517 619
Essence at The Pantiles – 01892 614 411
Framptons – 01892 530 819
Hattons – 01892 540 555
Kypseli Kitchen Greek Restaurant at The Buzz- 0800 0219 333
Kumquat – 01892 487 556
La Casa Vecchia – 01892 544 700
Lemons Bar – 01892 356 719
Mad Dog Brew – 01892 576 786
Pantiles Café – 01892 534 059
Philanthropist – email
Ragged Trousers – 01892 542 715
Sankey’s – 01892 511 422
Senza Fondeli – Book Table
The Tunbridge Wells Hotel – 01892 530 501
We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable evening of live music in the heart of The Pantiles – Where the Town Comes Alive!
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