Upwell Jazz Club - History
The Upwell Jazz Club has been thriving for approximately twenty-five years. Founded by Nigel Smith, a talented session musician specializing in drums and percussion, it began as a showcase for up-and-coming jazz artists. Over the years, it has evolved into a stage for world-class jazz musicians. The club's name originates from Nigel's hometown, Upwell.
Throughout its history, the club has been hosted in various venues. It started at Upwell Village Hall, moved to Three Holes Village Hall, and finally found its current home at Christchurch Village Hall.
Until recently, the jazz sessions were held monthly. The events now take place approximately four times a year – see here for details.
Take a moment to watch a short video produced by Nigel during the club's golden era.
🥁 Swingin’ Through the Towns: Local Jazz Line-Up
| Artist | Date | Time | Venue | Price | Notes | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picante featuring Derek Nash | Sat 17th Jan | Music from 20:00 | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £24 advanced booking advised | Details | |
| Allison Neale (Weat Coast style Sax) | Thu 22nd Jan | Music begins at 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £21 all seats | Seats are unallocated | 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 |
| Chris Ingham’s Rebop plays Horace Silver | Fri 10th Apr | Music begins at 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £21 all seats | Seats are unallocated | Details |
| Derek Nash / Chris Ingham trio | Sat 30th May | Music begins at 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £21 all seats | Seats are unallocated | 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 |
| Jazz Samba / Chris Ingham, Nigel Price ++ | Sat 18th Jul | Music begins at 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £22 all seats | Seats are unallocated | Details |
| Denny Ilett / Chris Ingham trio | Sat 31st Oct | Music begins at 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £21 all seats | Seats are unallocated | Details |
| The Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden | Sat 5th Dec | Music begins at 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £23 all seats | Seats are unallocated | 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 detailsAllison Neale (Weat Coast style Sax)
Date: Thu 22nd Jan
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £21 all seats
Notes: Seats are unallocated
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 detailsChris Ingham’s Rebop plays Horace Silver
Date: Fri 10th Apr
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £21 all seats
Notes: Seats are unallocated
Full detailsDerek Nash / Chris Ingham trio
Date: Sat 30th May
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £21 all seats
Notes: Seats are unallocated
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 detailsJazz Samba / Chris Ingham, Nigel Price ++
Date: Sat 18th Jul
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £22 all seats
Notes: Seats are unallocated
Full detailsDenny Ilett / Chris Ingham trio
Date: Sat 31st Oct
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £21 all seats
Notes: Seats are unallocated
Full detailsThe Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden
Date: Sat 5th Dec
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £23 all seats
Notes: Seats are unallocated
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