The Graeme Culham Jazz Quintet - Sunday 29th June 2025 - 12:30 to 2:45
Simon Nelson trumpet, Richard Exall sax/clarinet, Ryan Mc Caffrey keyboards, Jeremy Brown double bass, Graeme Culham drums
THIS EVENT IS IN THE PAST
Today the quintet features musicians from Norfolk and neighbouring counties, led by drummer Graeme Culham who is originally from Essex. He has played alongside the who’s who of the jazz world as well as fronting his own big bands and various outfits.
Simon Nelson from Norfolk is well established on the jazz scene and fronts his own successful band Dixie Mix who recently was chosen as a support band on the Rod Stewart UK tour.
Richard Exall long time member of the Chris Barber band including other jazz styles as diverse as The Pasadena Roof Orchestra and the Robin Jones King Salsa band.
Ryan Mc Caffrey is an up and coming young pianist who also plays some saxophone. He has been making a name for himself not only working with various bands but also fronting his own band Gong Fusion.
Jeremy Brown upon leaving the Royal Academy joined the Peter King Quartet & Julian Joseph Trio. He is currently professor of Electric & Acoustic Bass and regularly plays with the John Wilson Orchestra and the BBC Radio Big Band.
‘Today will feature various style including: Jazz Favourites, Standards and with some Latin, Funky styles thrown in’.
The Graham Cullham Quartet Recorded at Swaffham Jazz Club
A slightly different line-up to our Upwell Jazz Club gig but it should give you a good idea of what to expect!
Recorded at Swaffham Jazz Club by The Graeme Culham Quartet
Graeme Culham drums, Phil Brooke guitar, Richard Exall sax & clarinet, Mark Adams bass.
On Sunday 29th June, the music runs from 12:30 to 2:45 (encores allowing!), so plan to arrive by 12:15 to secure your seat and place your orders for drinks and snacks.
We offer a variety of beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, as well as tea, coffee, freshly prepared rolls, crisps, and other snacks.
Don’t forget our raffle! Proceeds go directly towards supporting the talented artists who bring the music to life.
Admission is £15 on the door, under 16s are free.
This is a non-profit club, operated and staffed by volunteers, dedicated to serving jazz enthusiasts both locally and beyond.
Plan Your Visit – Directions and Access Info
🥁 Swingin’ Through the Towns: Local Jazz Line-Up
| Artist | Date | Time | Venue | Price | Notes | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 detailsJazz 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 detailsThe 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 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 detailsThe 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 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
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 detailsDerek 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 detailsThe 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
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