Chris Watson will be playing at Upwell on 28th June
Jim Mullen at 80 💛
I can’t believe that Jim Mullen is 80! I’ve been a huge fan since the Morrissey–Mullen jazz-funk duo of the 80s and have seen him play at Upwell and Peterborough Jazz Clubs many, many times. There’s a really great article in UK Jazz News with birthday wishes and anecdotes from more than forty influential jazz musicians—many of whom you’ll know from visits to our local clubs. You can read it here.
🌟 UPCOMING EVENTS
Upwell Jazz Club — 2026 Dates
Christchurch Community Centre — Sunday afternoon live jazz in a friendly village atmosphere.
Sunday, March 29th - Derek Scurll & Ivan Garford
Sunday, June 28th - The Chris Watson band
Sunday, September 27th - artistes to be confirmed
Sunday, November 29th - artistes to be confirmed
Spotlight on Ivan & Derek
Discover the musical partnership of Ivan Garford and Derek Scurll, explore their backgrounds, and enjoy a showcase of selected performances.
The Chris Watson Band — Rhythm, Style, Soul
Find out more about The Chris Watson Band, delve into their musical story, and watch a curated selection of their performances.
Plan Your Visit – Directions and Access Info
Our Famous Visitors!
Renowned Jazz Artists that have played at Norfolk / Cambridgeshire's Upwell Jazz Club over the years include: Ross Bradbury, Andrew Cleyndert, Laurence Evans, George Grant, Reuben James Gilbert, R J Gilbert, Dave Hawthorn, Will Siver, Heinz Hunt, Bruce Adams, Domenic Ashworth, Alan Barnes, Ted Beament, Ross Bradbury, Melody Brooker, Phil Brooke, Rob Brown, Neil Bullock, Hilary Cameron, Gordon Campbell, Michael Clifford, Dereck Clenshaw, Claire Colton, Graeme Culham, Brian Dee, Paul Eshlby, Tim Eyles, Digby Fairweather, Matt Fishwick, Ivars Galenieks, Ivan Garford, David Hawthorn, Tina May, Sebastian De Krom, Graham Harvey, Paul Higgs, Joel Humman, Dave Jackson, Laurie Jacobs, Russel Keay, Adam King, Chris Kirk, Catherine Lima, Mike McCann, Tom Melvin, Ryan McCaffrey, Jim Mullen, Alan Norris Big Band, Roger Nobes, Pete Neighbour, Dave Newton, Colin Oxley, James Oweston, John Pearce, Richard Pite, Nigel Portass, Murray Salmon, Ralph Salmins, Derek Scurll, Len Skeat, Nigel Smith, Julian Stringle, Art Themen, Clark Tracey, Steve Waye, Laura White, John Willmott, Bobby Worth and probably a few more that are not listed here!
🥁 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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