I cannot vouch for the proud claim of the Lower Ground Bar in West End Lane, NW6, to be “West Hampstead’s Premier Nightspot.”

But what does look rather more unambiguously appealing is the jazz programming , by saxophonist Christian Brewer.

I would be happy to recommend any of the line-ups, but August 25th has the Bob Martin Quartet with Mike Gorman and Steve Brown. Martin, a Buddy Rich Band alumnus who makes his home in Hampton Middx is one of those players whose sound engraves itself permanently on the mind’s eardrum. Go to “MUSIC” for sound clips. Recommended.