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TWICKENHAM'S FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL
The seventh annual High Tide music festival took place across Twickenham on SUNDAY 26th JULY, 2026. As always, it was a completely free event featuring some of the finest musicians in the UK. All of them got paid - High Tide is sponsored by local businesses and an annual crowdfunding campaign, and is underwritten by Richmond Council.
The open-air Jazz Stage, in the beautiful riverside setting of Orleans Gardens, this year featured several names familiar as guests of Richmond Rhythm Club (see below).
Euan Stevenson Trio
Tony Kofi/Denys Baptiste Quintet
Euan Stevenson Trio
With Ewan Hastie on bass and Joe Dessauer on drums, Euan Stevenson opened proceedings with a swinging set of standard tunes, plus a few of his own.
GAB Trio
Tony Kofi/Denys Baptiste Quintet
Euan Stevenson Trio
The high-energy latin guitars of Gianluca Corona and Clement Regert were joined by percussion maestro Demi Garcia Sabat, plus guest singer Corina Kwame.
Tony Kofi/Denys Baptiste Quintet
Tony Kofi/Denys Baptiste Quintet
Tony Kofi/Denys Baptiste Quintet
Tony and Denys's band comprised Rick Simpson on piano, Mikele Montolli (bass) and Winston Clifford on drums, playing classic tunes by Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane.
Misha Mullov-Abbado Sextet
Tony Kofi/Denys Baptiste Quintet
Misha's set of original music was performed by George Crowley (tenor), Tom Smith (alto), James Davison (trumpet), Liam Dunachie (piano) and Scott Chapman (drums).
Ines Loubet
Ines Loubet
Brazilian singer and guitarist Ines Loubet wrapped things up, joined by Jake Burgess (electric guitar), Julio de Castro (electric bass) and Jansen Santana (drums/percussion).