🎷 JAZZ DIARY 🎸

Live Music & Events on Our Doorstep

I am passionate about live music, especially jazz. Here is a diary of local live jazz music that I think you might like.

If you have an event that you think would be a worthy addition to this diary, get in touch and I'll let you know what information we need and in what format.

Fri 18th Sep 2026 - Jim Mullen with Laurie Jacobs, Pete Whittaker, Laurence Evans, Matt Skelton

Newnham Croft Sports & Social Club, Hardwick St, Cambridge, CB3 9JA

Jim Mullen (guitar)
Laurie Jacobs (saxophone)
Pete Whittaker (piano)
Laurence Evans (double bass)
Matt Skelton (drums) image_thumb: Jim_Mullen_Upwell_Jazz_Club.webp

Jim Mullen with Laurie Jacobs, Pete Whittaker, Laurence Evans, Matt Skelton

Jim Mullen is widely regarded as one of the finest jazz guitarists to be heard anywhere in the world. Recently celebrating his 80th birthday, he’s received numerous awards, including an Honorary Parliamentary Jazz Award in 2017.

Time: Doors 8pm, music 8:30pm onwards

Tickets from £17 on door, or link below
Tickets @ Eventbrite

Parking can be found but you might have a bit of a walk.

Sat 19th Sep 2026 - Steve Fishwick / Leon Greening / Alex Garnett Quintet

The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF

Steve Fishwick (trumpet)
Leon Greening (piano)
Alex Garnett (saxophone)
Matyas Hofecker (double bass)
Matt Home (drums)

Steve Fishwick / Leon Greening / Alex Garnett Quintet

For the first concert of the new season at the Club we are delighted to present ‘Soultime’, a very exciting band drawing its inspiration from the iconic jazz of the 1950’s and 60’s featuring reworkings of music from legends of the hard-bop era including Bobby Timmons, Lee Morgan and Harold Mabern.

Time: 7:45pm music start

£24 from The Key Theatre
Booking Office: https://keytheatre-peterborough.com/book-online/1616801/

Sun 20th Sep 2026 - The Chris Watson Band Fundraising Concert

Werrington Village Hall, Church St, Werrington, Peterborough PE4 6QE

Chris Watson - guitars & vocals
Andy Clifton – drums
Peter Ravenhall – bass
Laurette Watson – vocals

The Chris Watson Band Fundraising Concert

A stellar line-up of exceptional musicians promises an afternoon packed with great jazz, great songs and great entertainment. Funds raised by this concert will go to The Beacon, an exciting community project connected with Werrington Parish Church.

Time: Arrivals from 3pm - Music 3:30 to 5:30pm

£10 CASH on the door
or online from www.seaty.co.uk/chriswatsonjazzgig

Bring your own drinks - cups provided!

Sun 20th Sep 2026 - The Freedom Jazz Orchestra

Riverside Park, St Neots, PE19 7SR

A list of fabulous musicians - too many to show individually.

The Freedom Jazz Orchestra

A great little big band playing a mix of straight jazz, swing, latin, some ven with added vocals!

Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Live on the Bandstand - Free for everyone!
Bring chairs, mats, picnics, whatever you wish

Plenty of free parking nearby.

Sun 27th Sep 2026 - Val Wiseman 'Divas of Swing'

Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL

Val Wiseman - vocals
Dave Newton - Piano
Simon Thorpe - double bass
Eric Ford - drums

Val Wiseman 'Divas of Swing'

Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music as Val Wiseman pays tribute to the Divas of Swing - Anita O'Day, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday—joined by Dave Newton, Simon Thorpe and Eric Ford. Expect elegance, swing, and beautifully performed classics.

Time: Music from 12:30 to 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.

Tue 6th Oct 2026 - The Eddie Seales Big Band

William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY

Sarah Jackson - alto sax
Julian Landymore - tenor sax
Alex Moore - trumpet
Stuart Newman - bass trombone
Ivan Garford - keys
Simon Randall - guitar
Jim Wheeler - bass
..that's just 7 of the regulars - come over and see who the other 11 are!

The Eddie Seales Big Band

🎷 Swing Into the First Tuesday! Join The Eddie Seales Band at the William Burt Social Club on the first Tuesday of every month (except January) for a fantastic evening of Big Band Jazz.

Time: 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm

£10 CASH on the door
Well stocked licenced bar with friendly staff

Non-members very welcome