George Double Recommends!
Other Jazz Clubs in East Anglia
Martin Shaw, Art Themen, Simon Thorpe & George Double at Ronnie Scotts
© Robert Crowley
© Robert Crowley
George Double — renowned drummer, stalwart of the British jazz scene, and curator of the popular Frinton, Hadleigh, and Southwold Jazz Clubs — has kindly shared with us a list of jazz venues and events that are (reasonably) close by.
As a generous supporter of the local jazz community — and all-round lovely guy — George’s insights are a real gift for East Anglia jazz enthusiasts. I’ve gathered his recommendations on this page so that fellow fans can stay informed and inspired.
Winelight - Derek Nash Quartet - recorded @ Southwold jazz Club
Jazz Club Events
Fleece Jazz - Stoke by Nayland
Jazz Packages. Dinner, Jazz evening, Ovenight golf-club stay & breakfast!
DetailsJazz at the Hunter Club
First-class jazz in Bury St Edmunds
still open, despite what you might read [June 2026]
Jazz at The Corn Hall - Diss
Another venue where you'll often find The Chris Ingham Trio (et-al)
DetailsTowngate Theatre Jazz Cafe - Basildon
I'm sure George will recommend this venue after he plays here in July!
DetailsOccasional Performances
- Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds – Lunchtime jazz events
- Jazz By The Waterfront, Ipswich
- Ipswich Jazz & Blues Club
- John Peel Centre, Stowmarket – Occasional special events
- The Stables - Milton Keynes - "Sunday Sessions"; occasional jazz concerts at Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine's arts venue
🥁 Swingin’ Through the Towns: Local Jazz Line-Up
| Artist | Date | Time | Venue | Price | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz at The Blackfriars, Boston - Dave Jackson & Friends | Sun 8th Nov 2026 | Doors 6:30 pm - music 7 pm to 9 pm | Blackfriars Theatre, Spain Lane, Boston PE21 6HP | £9 - Tickets available on the door or in advance Blackfriars Theatre, Boston | Details |
| The Freedom Jazz Orchestra | Sun 8th Nov 2026 | Doors 4:15 pm - music from 5pm | Manea Royal British Legion Club | Free concert | Details |
| The Melody Brooker Band | Tue 10th Nov 2026 | Doors 7pm, music 7:30pm onwards | Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD | £10 CASH on the door | Details |
| The Dave Newton Quintet | Wed 11th Nov 2026 | Doors @ 7:30 pm | Fleece Jazz - Stoke by Nayland resort | £20 | Details |
| The Soke Big Band (PBO) | Sat 14th Nov 2026 | Music from 7:30 pm | Priory Church, Deeping St James, Peterborough PE6 8NP | £15 CASH or CARD in advance or on the door | Details |
| Adrian Cox Quintet - New Orleans Jazz | Fri 20th Nov 2026 | 7:30p pm | The Hunter Club, 6 St Andrews Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PH | £22 in advance | Details |
| The Greg Abate Quintet featuring Anthony Kerr | Sat 21st Nov 2026 | 7:45pm music start | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | Prices from £24 | Details |
| The Jim Mullen Organ Quartet | Sun 29th Nov 2026 | Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm | Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL | £15 CASH on the door | Details |
| The Freedom Jazz Orchestra | Sun 29th Nov 2026 | Performing from 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm | Buckden Christmas Lights Switch On | Free concert | Details |
| The Eddie Seales Big Band | Tue 1st Dec 2026 | 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm | William Burt Social Club, PE33 0JYEvent in doubt due to building work at the Social Club |
£10 CASH on the door | Details |
| The Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden | Sat 5th Dec 2026 | Music begins at 7:30pm | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £23 all seats | Details |
| Rebop - The Blues and the Abstract Truth | Fri 18th Dec 2026 | Doors, 7 pm, Music 7:30 pm | The Hunter Club, 6 St Andrews Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PH | £24 in advance | Details |
| The Freedom Jazz Orchestra | Fri 18th Dec 2026 | Doors 7 pm - music from 7:30 pm | Manea Royal British Legion Club | Tickets £10 | Details |
| The Harry Allen & Fraser Smith Quintet | Sun 17th Jan 2027 | 7:45pm music start | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | Prices from £24 | Details |
| Peter Neighbour, Julian Stringle & Friends | Sun 14th Mar 2027 | Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm | Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL | £15 CASH on the door | Details |
| The Soke Big Band (Upwell) | Sun 27th Jun 2027 | Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm | Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL | £15 CASH on the door | Details |
| Artists to be confirmed | Mon 26th Jul 2027 | Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm | Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL | £15 CASH on the door | Details |
| Artists to be confirmed | Sun 28th Nov 2027 | Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm | Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL | £15 CASH on the door | Details |
Jazz at The Blackfriars, Boston - Dave Jackson & Friends
Date: Sun 8th Nov 2026
Time: Doors 6:30 pm - music 7 pm to 9 pm
Venue: Blackfriars Theatre, Spain Lane, Boston PE21 6HP
Price: £9 - Tickets available on the door or in advance Blackfriars Theatre, Boston
Full detailsThe Freedom Jazz Orchestra
Date: Sun 8th Nov 2026
Time: Doors 4:15 pm - music from 5pm
Venue: Manea Royal British Legion Club
Price: Free concert
Full detailsThe Melody Brooker Band
Date: Tue 10th Nov 2026
Time: Doors 7pm, music 7:30pm onwards
Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD
Price: £10 CASH on the door
Full detailsThe Dave Newton Quintet
Date: Wed 11th Nov 2026
Time: Doors @ 7:30 pm
Venue: Fleece Jazz - Stoke by Nayland resort
Price: £20
Full detailsThe Soke Big Band (PBO)
Date: Sat 14th Nov 2026
Time: Music from 7:30 pm
Venue: Priory Church, Deeping St James, Peterborough PE6 8NP
Price: £15 CASH or CARD in advance or on the door
Full detailsAdrian Cox Quintet - New Orleans Jazz
Date: Fri 20th Nov 2026
Time: 7:30p pm
Venue: The Hunter Club, 6 St Andrews Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PH
Price: £22 in advance
Full detailsThe Greg Abate Quintet featuring Anthony Kerr
Date: Sat 21st Nov 2026
Time: 7:45pm music start
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: Prices from £24
Full detailsThe Jim Mullen Organ Quartet
Date: Sun 29th Nov 2026
Time: Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm
Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL
Price: £15 CASH on the door
Full detailsThe Freedom Jazz Orchestra
Date: Sun 29th Nov 2026
Time: Performing from 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Venue: Buckden Christmas Lights Switch On
Price: Free concert
Full detailsThe Eddie Seales Big Band
Date: Tue 1st Dec 2026
Time: 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm
Venue: William Burt Social Club, PE33 0JY
Event in doubt due to building work at the Social Club
Price: £10 CASH on the door
Full detailsThe Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden
Date: Sat 5th Dec 2026
Time: Music begins at 7:30pm
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £23 all seats
Full detailsRebop - The Blues and the Abstract Truth
Date: Fri 18th Dec 2026
Time: Doors, 7 pm, Music 7:30 pm
Venue: The Hunter Club, 6 St Andrews Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PH
Price: £24 in advance
Full detailsThe Freedom Jazz Orchestra
Date: Fri 18th Dec 2026
Time: Doors 7 pm - music from 7:30 pm
Venue: Manea Royal British Legion Club
Price: Tickets £10
Full detailsThe Harry Allen & Fraser Smith Quintet
Date: Sun 17th Jan 2027
Time: 7:45pm music start
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: Prices from £24
Full detailsPeter Neighbour, Julian Stringle & Friends
Date: Sun 14th Mar 2027
Time: Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm
Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL
Price: £15 CASH on the door
Full detailsThe Soke Big Band (Upwell)
Date: Sun 27th Jun 2027
Time: Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm
Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL
Price: £15 CASH on the door
Full detailsArtists to be confirmed
Date: Mon 26th Jul 2027
Time: Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm
Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL
Price: £15 CASH on the door
Full detailsArtists to be confirmed
Date: Sun 28th Nov 2027
Time: Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm
Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL
Price: £15 CASH on the door
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