When not working with piano patriarch Stan Tracey, his son Clark leads groups of his own, something he has been doing for a surprisingly long time.

On Thursday, the perennially youthful drummer will clock up his 30th year as a professional, a worthy reason for this survey of Tracey groups past and present.

The star of his opening line-up was trumpeter Guy Barker, a similarly durable performer and one blessed with a theatrical streak that adds fire and colour to his playing. At times, though, his fiery technique overcomes his taste, as happened during his ballad feature, Blame It On My Youth. Here, a mellow Lee Morgan-like exposition of the theme unaccountably exploded into a flurry of high-pitched yelps more familiar to Yorkshire-terrier owners when the postman calls.

Jamie Talbot, a nimble saxman, was an altogether more poker-faced proposition. He sight-read Tracey’s Jazz Messengers-inspired originals well enough, but soloed with a lack of feeling.

The ever-propulsive pianist Steve Melling and solid bassist Alec Dankworth completed a rhythm section that grooved as one.

Tonight’s sextet features tenorist Dave O’Higgins and trombonist Mark Nightingale, while Wednesday’s line-up includes pianist Zoe Rahman and trumpeter Mark Armstrong. The final night involves Lewis Wright (vibes), pianist Kit Downes and trumpeter Paul Jordanous, all rising starlets who owe Tracey a vote of thanks.

Until 28 August (08456 027017).