The Royal London Yacht Club hosted its first dedicated Jazz Concert in recent years on Saturday 25th April 2009 with the internationally renowned jazz musicians Alan Barnes and Bruce Adams accompanied by the Leon Simmonds Trio of keyboard, double bass and percussion.

Nearly 70 members and guests attended the evening, sponsored by member Bob Milner of Island Concerts. The evening began with a supper followed by the welcome and introduction, by Vice Commodore Derek Hodd. The arranger Willie Sanderson then in turn presented the players.

A wide variety of gigs were performed by Barnes on saxaphone and clarinet, Adams on trumpet and flugel horn and the Trio whose combined professional style and careful attention to balance ensured the audience was rivetted by their talent. The relaxed atmosphere of the evening enabled all who attended going away believing this would not be the last such event to be held at the club.