Peterborough Jazz Club

Hidden Jazz Spots & Local Bands

Peterborough Jazz Club was established in February 1992 by Laurie Jacobs, with its inaugural concert featuring the renowned Ronnie Scott Sextet.

The club operated continuously for nearly 30 years, hosting numerous British and international jazz artists, until it ceased activities in early 2022.

After a four-year hiatus, the club relaunched in January 2024, resuming its mission to bring high-quality jazz performances to the city.

As of January 2025, the club has been active for approximately 31 years, excluding the four-year break.

Peterborough Jazz Club Events: 2025

Vincent Herring
VINCENT HERRING & Soul Jazz Septet
The Key Theatre, Peterborough, PE1 1EF
Saturday 18th October 2025
VINCENT HERRING & Soul Jazz Septet

Vincent Herring (alto saxophone), Joey Curreri (trumpet), David Kikoski (piano), Joris Teepe (double bass), and E.J. Strickland (drums)

We are delighted to present another special international band, this time from the USA. Vincent Herring is a legendary jazz saxophonist who has played with countless top musicians including Nat Adderley, Cedar Walton, Louis Hayes, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Jack DeJohnette, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie, Nancy Wilson, and many more.

He has released 20 albums as leader and appeared on over 250 as a sideman.

Joey Curreri is an exciting young trumpeter and another rising star in the New York scene. Joris Teepe is one of the Netherland’s best known bassists and teaches at the Prince Claus Conservatory and also in New York. David Kikoski has worked with Roy Haynes for 25 years and appears on 17 albums with him. He has also worked with many other greats including the Mingus Big Band. E.J. Strickland is one of the top drummers in jazz and has recorded with Ravi Coltrane, David Weiss, and many others.

This is one of the finest line-ups ever to appear in the UK, so don’t miss them.

TICKETS from £27 available now: Key Theatre Booking Page

Matt Wates Sextet
MATT WATES SEXTET
The Key Theatre, Peterborough, PE1 1EF
Sunday 9th November 2025
MATT WATES SEXTET

Matt Wates (alto saxophone), Martin Shaw (trumpet), Duncan Lamont Jr. (tenor saxophone), Leon Greening (piano), Malcolm Creese (double bass), Matt Home (drums).

This great six-piece band boasting front-line horns spans the generations and a wide spectrum of jazz styles from swing to hard bop. Matt Wates is a brilliant altoist with a great tone and sense of swing. Martin Shaw is one of the UK’s finest trumpeters and Duncan Lamont Jr. is following in his father’s footsteps. Leon Greening is a hugely popular pianist with a swinging approach. Malcolm Creese is a respected bassist and founder of the Audio-B label, while Matt Home has played with almost everybody and is known for his great musicality.

This is an exciting and classy group, full of seasoned professionals. You are guaranteed an evening of superb classic jazz.

TICKETS from £23 available now: Key Theatre Booking Page

Laurie Jacobs and friends
The Laurie Jacobs & Alex Moore Quintet, featuring Tim Lapthorne
The Ship Inn, West St. Oundle, PE8 4EF
Friday 21st November @ 8pm
The Laurie Jacobs & Alex Moore Quintet, featuring Tim Lapthorne

The Ship Inn, Oundle, welcomes back Laurie Jacobs and his band!

  • Laurie Jacobs (saxophone)
  • Alex Moore (trumpet)
  • Tim Lapthorn (piano)
  • Laurence Evans (double bass)
  • Dave Jackson (drums)

A fabulous line-up; I can guarantee personally that this will be an absolute blast. One not to miss!. You can also share the Facebook page for this venue so we can fill the house!

Admission is free; voluntary contributions are welcome when the hat goes round.

Chris Ingham Trio
GEORGIA MANCIO QUARTET
The Key Theatre, Peterborough, PE1 1EF
Sunday 13th December 2025
GEORGIA MANCIO QUARTET

Georgia Mancio (vocals), Gareth Williams (piano), Oli Hayhurst (double bass), Dave Ohm (drums).

Our Christmas concert will be a relaxed celebration of wintertime and its associated festivities. Georgia is an award-winning vocalist and lyricist with a beautifully pure tone and immaculate phrasing. Her work includes collaborations with Alan Broadbent (with whom she co-wrote the much-acclaimed album Quiet Is The Star), Liane Carroll, Kate Williams and Ian Shaw. Her songs have been published and performed in the USA and Europe.

She is also a founder of two international initiatives – ReVoice! Festival and Hang – and a past Parliamentary Jazz Awards Best Vocalist.

Georgia has previously visited us in duo format. This is her first concert here with a full quartet and will include classic seasonal songs with a few surprises.

A lovely way to round off the year, both musically and socially, and to indulge for the final time!

TICKETS from £23 available now: Key Theatre Booking Page

Peterborough Jazz Club Events: 2026

PICANTE
PICANTE
The Key Theatre, Peterborough, PE1 1EF
Saturday 17th January 2026
PICANTE FEATURING DEREK NASH
From The Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Derek Nash (saxophones), Dominic Ashworth (guitar), Neil Angilley (keyboards), Andy Staples (bass), Marc Cecil (drums), Satin Singh (percussion)

Picante is a red hot Latin and jazz fusion sextet led by the award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (of Jools Holland, Sax Appeal, and Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion). They play a wonderful blend of Latin-American music from Cuba, Brazil and Mexico, and Spanish-style melodies with driving jazz improvisation.

Expect classics such as Oye Como Va, Soul Sauce, Mambo Inn, Pick Up The Pieces, and Mas Que Nada, alongside original tracks from their latest CD Bim Bam Bom.

A fiery, exciting evening of brilliant music. Not to be missed!

TICKETS from £24 available now: Key Theatre Booking Page

Duke and Ella Songbook
DUKE ELLINGTON/ELLA FITZGERALD SONGBOOK
The Key Theatre, Peterborough, PE1 1EF
Saturday 21st February 2026
DUKE ELLINGTON/ELLA FITZGERALD SONGBOOK

Duke Ellington/Ella Fitzgerald Songbook with the Echoes of Ellington Orchestra & Sara Oschlag

Peterborough Jazz Club are very excited to present another fabulous Big Band event to be held in the main auditorium of the Key Theatre.

This Duke Ellington/Ella Fitzgerald Song Book concert unites the award winning Echoes Of Ellington Jazz Orchestra (full 17 piece big band), led by Peter Long, with internationally acclaimed jazz vocal virtuoso Sara Oschlag to achieve an evening of the very finest in swing music.

Expect to hear…Take The “A” Train, Caravan, Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, C Jam Blues, I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart and many more of Duke’s classic compositions.

In the late 1950’s to the early 1960’s Duke and Ella, two of the true greats of jazz, made a series of recordings which continue to dazzle listeners to this day. Vocalist Sara Oschlag joins the Echos of Ellington Orchestra for this special concert and her stage presence, expressive voice and effortless sense of swing have made her a firm favourite with musicians and audiences alike.

Her Ella Fitzgerald interpretations of the Duke Ellington Song book have amazed and entertained audiences across the UK.

TICKETS from £28 available now: Key Theatre Booking Page

"Now's The Time"
Recorded at The Ship, Oundle
Chris Watson (guitar), Liam Dunachie (keys), Jim Mullen (guitar), Dave Jackson (drums), Laurie Jacobs (reeds)