Back to All Events AERA Quartet Wednesday, July 9, 2025 8:00 PM 11:00 PM Matt and Phred’s 64 Tib Street Manchester, England, M4 1LX United Kingdom (map) Google Calendar ICS AERA Quartet – Wednesday 9th July 2025 Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm Happy Hour: 6-8pm Free Entry CHECK OUT OUR ‘IT’S A DATE’ DEAL! Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm To book a table, call: – 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri – 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat AERA is a collective of four standout groove and fusion musicians, with influences spanning Manchester to Los Angeles. Blending deep musicality with instinctive improvisation, AERA delivers reimagined classics, original compositions, and spontaneous explorations—what they call informed improvisation. Every set is a journey, fresh for every audience. The Band: Jordan Alfonso – Saxophone (Los Angeles) With his roots in Los Angeles, and strongly influenced by current greats there such as Bob Reynolds, Doug Webb and Bob Mintzer, Jordan Alfonso has a solid foundation in jazz. He now finds himself in Manchester, having become a formidable presence and highly sought-after musician on the scene here in the UK, and feels very at-home in the AERA Quartet George Lawton – Bass (Manchester) George studied at the RNCM under the likes of Simon Goulding, Steve Berry, and Richard Hammond, before continuing five years of private study with legendary guitarist Mike Walker. Influenced by Janek Gwizdala, Sharay Reed, and Anthony Jackson, George brings a deep-pocket groove, and a bass voice that drives harmony and melody in equal parts. Jake Brown – Drums (Manchester) Originally from Norwich, Jake has become a sought-after player on the Manchester scene, working with Wayne Ellington, Tim Gallagher, and leading the instrumental group Big Enough Umbrella. In 2021, he won the RNCM Barney Miller Award, earning mentorship from Dominic Miller (Sting), who sent Jake to Brazil to study with Brazilian legends Renato “Massa” Calmon and Ivan “Mamão” Conti of Azymuth. Danny Bathhurst – Keys (Birmingham) A graduate of LIPA, Danny has become one of the most in-demand keyboard players for original artists across the Midlands and London. With a deep feel for harmony, sound design, and groove, his playing brings an element of reharmonisation and flare to AERA’s sound. Come and catch AERA live—four unique voices, one killer sound, in one of the city’s finest venues. AERA x Wednesday’s at M&P’s: It’s a Date Book a stage-side table for two on a Wednesday evening at Matt & Phred’s, and get a bottle of house red/white wine or any two cocktails, any pizza, and a garlic bread side for just £30. With the finest Live Music from 8-11pm, your night will be covered! Perfect for romantic snuggles, mates having a catch up, or treating a member of your family. Call 0161 273 5495 to book a table, and let the booker know you’ll be using the ‘It’s a Date’ deal. Posted In: Wednesday 9th July