Upwell Jazz Club - What's On: 2025

🌟 UPCOMING EVENTS

The dates for Upwell Jazz Club 2026 performances
The dates for Upwell Jazz Club performances, 2026

Upwell Jazz Club — 2026 Dates

Christchurch Community Centre — Sunday afternoon live jazz in a friendly village atmosphere.

2026 Jazz Dates
Time: 12.30pm – 2.45pm

No advanced booking required - tickets £15 Cash only, on the door.
Under 16's are free

Licensed bar, fresh rolls, crisps and savouries available.
Spotlight on Ivan & Derek

Discover the musical partnership of Ivan Garford and Derek Scurll, explore their backgrounds, and enjoy a showcase of selected performances.

The Chris Watson Band — Rhythm, Style, Soul

Find out more about The Chris Watson Band, delve into their musical story, and watch a curated selection of their performances.

Jazz in the Library, March
Ivan Garford - Christmas Jazz in March Library

An Evening of Christmas Music with the Ivan Garford Jazz Quartet

March Library – Saturday 13th December, 7:30pm

Warm up your December with a beautifully crafted evening of festive jazz. Pianist and arranger Ivan Garford leads a quartet of top-tier musicians, joined by vocalist Sarah Lamont, to bring fresh life to Christmas classics and seasonal standards. Expect elegant swing, soulful interpretations, and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere perfect for the library setting.

The Ivan Garford Quartet — featuring vocals by Sarah Lamont

  • Ivan Garford – keyboards
    A much-loved local pianist known for his lyrical touch and stylish arrangements, Ivan is equally at home in straight-ahead jazz, swing, and more delicate, atmospheric pieces.
  • David Franklin – saxes
    David brings a warm, expressive tone to both alto and tenor sax, combining classic jazz phrasing with modern melodic ideas. He’s a long-established figure on the regional jazz scene.
  • Mark Rose – double bass
    A rock-solid rhythm section player with decades of experience, Mark’s rich acoustic sound and steady groove underpin the quartet with effortless musicality.
  • Derek Scurll – drums
    One of the area’s most versatile drummers, Derek is admired for his subtle brushwork, tasteful swing, and dynamic control — equally supportive and inventive.
  • Sarah Lamont – vocals
    Sarah’s smooth, expressive voice adds a touch of sophistication and warmth. Her interpretations of Christmas standards blend jazz phrasing with an inviting, soulful clarity.

Venue: March Library, City Road, March, PE15 9LT
Time: Music begins at 19:30
No advance booking required – tickets £10 cash only on the door.
Under-16s are free

Plan Your Visit – Directions and Access Info

Our Famous Visitors!

Renowned Jazz Artists that have played at Norfolk / Cambridgeshire's Upwell Jazz Club over the years include: Ross Bradbury, Andrew Cleyndert, Laurence Evans, George Grant, Reuben James Gilbert, R J Gilbert, Dave Hawthorn, Will Siver, Heinz Hunt, Bruce Adams, Domenic Ashworth, Alan Barnes, Ted Beament, Ross Bradbury, Melody Brooker, Phil Brooke, Rob Brown, Neil Bullock, Hilary Cameron, Gordon Campbell, Michael Clifford, Dereck Clenshaw, Claire Colton, Graeme Culham, Brian Dee, Paul Eshlby, Tim Eyles, Digby Fairweather, Matt Fishwick, Ivars Galenieks, Ivan Garford, David Hawthorn, Tina May, Sebastian De Krom, Graham Harvey, Paul Higgs, Joel Humman, Dave Jackson, Laurie Jacobs, Russel Keay, Adam King, Chris Kirk, Catherine Lima, Mike McCann, Tom Melvin, Ryan McCaffrey, Jim Mullen, Alan Norris Big Band, Roger Nobes, Pete Neighbour, Dave Newton, Colin Oxley, James Oweston, John Pearce, Richard Pite, Nigel Portass, Murray Salmon, Ralph Salmins, Derek Scurll, Len Skeat, Nigel Smith, Julian Stringle, Art Themen, Clark Tracey, Steve Waye, Laura White, John Willmott, Bobby Worth and probably a few more that are not listed here!

🥁 Swingin’ Through the Towns: Local Jazz Line-Up

Artist Date Time Venue Price Notes More info
A Swinging Christmas with The Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden Fri 5th Dec Music from 19:30 The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB £22 - advanced booking advised Details
Special Guests Glynis Kester-Page & Richard Dawson Mon 8th Dec Music from 19:00 to 22:00 Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE £5 CASH on the door Details
Jazz Signs - Quintet plus vocals Tue 9th Dec Music begins at 19:30 Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD £10 CASH on the door Details
The Ivan Garford Quartet Sat 13th Dec Music begins at 19:30 March Library, City Rd, March, PE15 9LT £10 CASH on the door under 16's free Details
Georgia Mancio Quartet Sat 13th Dec Music from 20:00 The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF £23 advanced booking advised Details
The Melody Brooker Band Sat 20th Dec Music from 19:00 The Woolpack, Wisbech, United Kingdom, PE14 7RR Call 01945 881097 to book your table Table booking essential Details
Picante featuring Derek Nash Sat 17th Jan Music from 20:00 The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF £24 advanced booking advised Details
Duke Ellington/Ella Fitzgerald Songbook
15 piece band 🎷🎺🎶🎵🎤🎼🎹🥁		 Sun 15th Feb Music from 19:00 NEW THEATRE, Broadway, Peterborough £28 advanced booking advised LOCATION & DATE RESCHEDULED! Details
Derek Scurll & Ivan Garford Sun 29th Mar Music from 12:30 to 14:45 Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL £15 CASH on the door under 16's free Details
The Chris Watson Band Sun 28th Jun Music from 12:30 to 14:45 Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL £15 CASH on the door under 16's free Details
A Swinging Christmas with The Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden

Date: Fri 5th Dec

Time: Music from 19:30

Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB

Price: £22 - advanced booking advised

Full details
Special Guests Glynis Kester-Page & Richard Dawson

Date: Mon 8th Dec

Time: Music from 19:00 to 22:00

Venue: Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE

Price: £5 CASH on the door

Full details
Jazz Signs - Quintet plus vocals

Date: Tue 9th Dec

Time: Music begins at 19:30

Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD

Price: £10 CASH on the door

Full details
The Ivan Garford Quartet

Date: Sat 13th Dec

Time: Music begins at 19:30

Venue: March Library, City Rd, March, PE15 9LT

Price: £10 CASH on the door

Notes: under 16's free

Full details
Georgia Mancio Quartet

Date: Sat 13th Dec

Time: Music from 20:00

Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF

Price: £23 advanced booking advised

Full details
The Melody Brooker Band

Date: Sat 20th Dec

Time: Music from 19:00

Venue: The Woolpack, Wisbech, United Kingdom, PE14 7RR

Price: Call 01945 881097 to book your table

Notes: Table booking essential

Full details
Picante featuring Derek Nash

Date: Sat 17th Jan

Time: Music from 20:00

Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF

Price: £24 advanced booking advised

Full details
Duke Ellington/Ella Fitzgerald Songbook
15 piece band 🎷🎺🎶🎵🎤🎼🎹🥁

Date: Sun 15th Feb

Time: Music from 19:00

Venue: NEW THEATRE, Broadway, Peterborough

Price: £28 advanced booking advised

Notes: LOCATION & DATE RESCHEDULED!

Full details
Derek Scurll & Ivan Garford

Date: Sun 29th Mar

Time: Music from 12:30 to 14:45

Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL

Price: £15 CASH on the door

Notes: under 16's free

Full details
The Chris Watson Band

Date: Sun 28th Jun

Time: Music from 12:30 to 14:45

Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL

Price: £15 CASH on the door

Notes: under 16's free

Full details

🎷 Nearby Jazz, Same Great Vibes

There are a few other hidden jazz gems near our club. Why not check them out — maybe we’ll see you there!

🎷 Upwell jazz Club
Four times a year
World Class Performers
🎺 Swaffham Jazz Club
Monthly
Every Second Tuesday
🎶 Peterborough Jazz Club
Various Venues around Peterborogh
🎼 Watlington Jazz Club
Monthly, Every Second Monday
💃 The Corn Hall, Diss
My Pick of the Great Jazz you can see at Diss!
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