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

🥁 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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