# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lunchtime Jazz | GERRY RICHARDSON QUARTET - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: This anticipated Lit & Phil concert will feature Gerry’s established quartet, comprising Gerry, Garry Linsley, Rod Sinclair and Paul Smith.About this EventFriday 20th March 2026 | 1pmGERRY RICHARDSON QUARTETA Hammond B3 specialist, Gerry Richardson is one of the enduring figures on the regional jazz scene. Recently retired from the day job - lecturing on the Jazz, Popular and Commercial Music degree course at Sage Gateshead (now the Glasshouse International Centre for Music) - Gerry continues to perform with his trio, quartet and the rarely heard nine-piece Big Idea.Gerry first came to prominence as a member of Last Exit. In the mid-seventies, the jazz-rock outfit achieved cult status performing to capacity audiences at venues across Tyneside. The band’s bass-playing vocalist, Gordon Sumner, would soon achieve global fame as none other than Sting! To this day Gerry and Sting remain firm friends.The Gerry Richardson Quartet’s collective cv includes working with Guy Barker, Billy Joel, Mark Knopfler, Billy Ocean, Alan Price, Annie Ross and Kathyrn Tickell. This eagerly anticipated Lit & Phil concert will feature Gerry’s established quartet, comprising Gerry (organ & vocals), Garry Linsley (alto sax), Rod Sinclair (guitar) and Paul Smith (drums) performing a selection of original compositions alongside classic numbers by Hammond B3 maestros Jack McDuff, Jimmy McGriff and Jimmy Smith, and soul-jazz icons Mose Allison, Ray Charles and Gil Scott-Heron.A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | £8(If you would prefer to book directly over the phone, please call the Library Desk team on 0191 232 0192 and they will be happy to help) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/lunchtime-jazz-|-gerry-richardson-quartet/100001978395636606 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances, workshops, jazz - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 9.38, max: 9.38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Newcastle Upon Tyne - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Lit & Phil - **lat**: 54.9694099 - **long**: -1.614005 - **full address**: The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lunchtime Jazz | GERRY RICHARDSON QUARTET - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b24584699c00a1d20d8a92d7f75adcc03e02d3d9cbf53c4f3fab840c806c8a79-rimg-w1200-h531-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1766332904 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lunchtime Jazz | GERRY RICHARDSON QUARTET being held? - **A:** Lunchtime Jazz | GERRY RICHARDSON QUARTET takes place on Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Lunchtime Jazz | GERRY RICHARDSON QUARTET? - **A:** Tickets for Lunchtime Jazz | GERRY RICHARDSON QUARTET are priced at GBP 9 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 9 + GBP 1 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Lunchtime Jazz | GERRY RICHARDSON QUARTET? - **A:** Lunchtime Jazz | GERRY RICHARDSON QUARTET is organized by The Lit and Phil. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lunchtime Jazz | GERRY RICHARDSON QUARTET is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newcastle Upon Tyne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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