Ben Playford Trio Saturday, July 11, 2026 7:00 PM 8:45 PM Matt and Phred’s 64 Tib Street Manchester, England, M4 1LX United Kingdom (map) Google Calendar ICS Ben Playford Trio – Saturday 11th July 2026 Doors: 6pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp) BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp) Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Rich vocals, nimble piano playing and an accomplished rhythm section of double bass and drums bring the trio’s jazz, blues and R&B repertoire to life. Although their sets include many well-known and loved jazz and blues standards from the likes of Billie Holiday, Ray Charles, Fats Waller, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone and Peggy Lee and it also includes many tunes that are seldom heard on the bandstand today. With fresh arrangements, riveting improvisational interplay and modern influences this trio’s got a little something for everyone. Line Up: Ben Playford – Vocals and Piano Tim Williams – Double Bass Josh Savage – Drums Posted In: Saturday 11th July , 7-8:45pm