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
Occasional 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
- Jazz at The Corn Hall, Diss – Fairly regular jazz performances
🥁 Swingin’ Through the Towns: Local Jazz Line-Up
| Artist | Date | Time | Venue | Price | Notes | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Garford and Derek Scurll | Tue 28th Oct | Music from 13:00 | St Johns Church, Peterborough PE1 1XB | Voluntary contribution | Open from noon for light refreshments | Details |
| Freddie plays Freddie Hubbard | Thu 30th Oct | Music from 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £18 - advanced booking advised | Details | |
| Matt Wates Sextet | Sun 9th Nov | Music from 20:00 | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £27 advanced booking advised | Details | |
| The Melody Brooker Band | Mon 10th Nov | Music from 19:00 to 22:00 | Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE | £5 CASH on the door | Details | |
| The Ryan McCaffrey Quartet | Tue 11th Nov | Music begins at 19:30 | Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD | £10 CASH on the door | Details | |
| Sean Fyfe Trio; Matt Fishwick & Luke Fowler | Thu 20th Nov | Music from 13:00 | Towngate Theatre, Basildon SS14 1DL | Voluntary contribution | Open from noon for light refreshments | Details |
| ⭐️ Laurie Jacobs,Alex Moore,Tim Lapthorn,Laurence Evans & Dave Jackson | Fri 21st Nov | Music from 20:00 | The Ship Inn, West St. Oundle, PE8 4EF | Free entry, hat goes round 🎩 | Good food is available at the bar | Details |
| The Clark Tracey Jazz Champions | Sun 23rd Nov | Music from 12:30 to 14:45 | Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL | £15 CASH on the door | Details | |
| Christmas Crooners | Thu 4th Dec | Music from 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £15 - advanced booking advised | Details | |
| 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 | |
| Artist announcment coming soon | Tue 9th Dec | Music begins at 19:30 | Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD | £10 CASH on the door | Details | |
| Georgia Mancio Quartet | Sat 13th Dec | Music from 20:00 | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £23 advanced booking advised | 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 | Sat 21st Feb | Music from 20:00 | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £24 advanced booking advised | Details |
Ivan Garford and Derek Scurll
Date: Tue 28th Oct
Time: Music from 13:00
Venue: St Johns Church, Peterborough PE1 1XB
Price: Voluntary contribution
Notes: Open from noon for light refreshments
Full detailsFreddie plays Freddie Hubbard
Date: Thu 30th Oct
Time: Music from 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £18 - advanced booking advised
Full detailsMatt Wates Sextet
Date: Sun 9th Nov
Time: Music from 20:00
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: £27 advanced booking advised
Full detailsThe Melody Brooker Band
Date: Mon 10th Nov
Time: Music from 19:00 to 22:00
Venue: Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE
Price: £5 CASH on the door
Full detailsThe Ryan McCaffrey Quartet
Date: Tue 11th Nov
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD
Price: £10 CASH on the door
Full detailsSean Fyfe Trio; Matt Fishwick & Luke Fowler
Date: Thu 20th Nov
Time: Music from 13:00
Venue: Towngate Theatre, Basildon SS14 1DL
Price: Voluntary contribution
Notes: Open from noon for light refreshments
Full details⭐️ Laurie Jacobs,Alex Moore,Tim Lapthorn,Laurence Evans & Dave Jackson
Date: Fri 21st Nov
Time: Music from 20:00
Venue: The Ship Inn, West St. Oundle, PE8 4EF
Price: Free entry, hat goes round 🎩
Notes: Good food is available at the bar
Full detailsThe Clark Tracey Jazz Champions
Date: Sun 23rd Nov
Time: Music from 12:30 to 14:45
Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL
Price: £15 CASH on the door
Full detailsChristmas Crooners
Date: Thu 4th Dec
Time: Music from 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £15 - advanced booking advised
Full detailsA 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 detailsSpecial 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 detailsArtist announcment coming soon
Date: Tue 9th Dec
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD
Price: £10 CASH on the door
Full detailsGeorgia Mancio Quartet
Date: Sat 13th Dec
Time: Music from 20:00
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: £23 advanced booking advised
Full detailsPicante 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 detailsDuke Ellington/Ella Fitzgerald Songbook
Date: Sat 21st Feb
Time: Music from 20:00
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: £24 advanced booking advised
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!
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