Upwell Jazz Club - What's On: 2025
🌟 OUR NEXT MAIN EVENT
November 2025
The Clark Tracey Jazz Champions
Sunday 23rd November, 2025 : 12:30 to 14:45
Exciting news! On Sunday 23rd November we have the fabulous Clark Tracey and his Jazz Champions with a fabulous line-up: Art Themen and R J Gilbert - (Reeds), Dave Newton - (Piano), Andrew Cleyndert - (Bass), Clark Tracey (Drums, Leader).
These guys are no strangers to this little Jazz Club so expect a busy, jazzy day!
Follow their journey on The Jazz Champion's Facebook page.
Check out our Past Performers gallery for a glimpse of previous Sunday's highlights.Stay updated with the latest news! To join the Upwell Jazz mailing list, simply email your contact details and a short introduction to JerryPank@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!
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, Laurence Evans, George Grant, 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Equinox Jazz Quintet | Tue 14th Oct | Music begins at 19:30 | Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD | £10 CASH on the door | Details | |
| Ewan Bleach | Thu 16th Oct | Music from 13:00 | Towngate Theatre, Basildon SS14 1DL | Voluntary contribution | Open from noon for light refreshments | Details |
| Vincent Herring & Soul Jazz Septet | Sat 18th Oct | Music from 20:00 | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £27 advanced booking advised | This event may be sold out | Details |
| Ivan Garford and Derek Scurll | Tue 28th Oct | Music from 13:00 | St Johns Church, Peterborough PE1 1XB | Voluntary contribution | Open from noon for light refreshments | Details |
| Freddie plays Freddie Hubbard | Thu 30th Oct | Music from 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £18 - advanced booking advised | Details | |
| Matt Wates Sextet | Sun 9th Nov | Music from 20:00 | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £27 advanced booking advised | Details | |
| The Melody Brooker Band | Mon 10th Nov | Music from 19:00 to 22:00 | Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE | £5 CASH on the door | Details | |
| Artist announcment expected soon | Tue 11th Nov | Music begins at 19:30 | Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD | £10 CASH on the door | Details | |
| ⭐️ Laurie Jacobs,Alex Moore,Tim Lapthorn,Laurence Evans & Dave Jackson | Fri 21st Nov | Music from 20:00 | The Ship Inn, West St. Oundle, PE8 4EF | Free entry, hat goes round 🎩 | Good food is available at the bar | Details |
| The Clark Tracey Jazz Champions | Sun 23rd Nov | Music from 12:30 to 14:45 | Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL | £15 CASH on the door | Details | |
| Christmas Crooners | Thu 4th Dec | Music from 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £15 - advanced booking advised | Details | |
| 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 | |
| Artist announcment coming soon | Tue 9th Dec | Music begins at 19:30 | Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD | £10 CASH on the door | Details | |
| Georgia Mancio Quartet | Sat 13th Dec | Music from 20:00 | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £23 advanced booking advised | 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 | Sat 21st Feb | Music from 20:00 | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £24 advanced booking advised | Details |
The Equinox Jazz Quintet
Date: Tue 14th Oct
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD
Price: £10 CASH on the door
Full detailsEwan Bleach
Date: Thu 16th Oct
Time: Music from 13:00
Venue: Towngate Theatre, Basildon SS14 1DL
Price: Voluntary contribution
Notes: Open from noon for light refreshments
Full detailsVincent Herring & Soul Jazz Septet
Date: Sat 18th Oct
Time: Music from 20:00
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: £27 advanced booking advised
Notes: This event may be sold out
Full detailsIvan Garford and Derek Scurll
Date: Tue 28th Oct
Time: Music from 13:00
Venue: St Johns Church, Peterborough PE1 1XB
Price: Voluntary contribution
Notes: Open from noon for light refreshments
Full detailsFreddie plays Freddie Hubbard
Date: Thu 30th Oct
Time: Music from 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £18 - advanced booking advised
Full detailsMatt Wates Sextet
Date: Sun 9th Nov
Time: Music from 20:00
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: £27 advanced booking advised
Full detailsThe Melody Brooker Band
Date: Mon 10th Nov
Time: Music from 19:00 to 22:00
Venue: Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE
Price: £5 CASH on the door
Full detailsArtist announcment expected soon
Date: Tue 11th Nov
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD
Price: £10 CASH on the door
Full details⭐️ Laurie Jacobs,Alex Moore,Tim Lapthorn,Laurence Evans & Dave Jackson
Date: Fri 21st Nov
Time: Music from 20:00
Venue: The Ship Inn, West St. Oundle, PE8 4EF
Price: Free entry, hat goes round 🎩
Notes: Good food is available at the bar
Full detailsThe Clark Tracey Jazz Champions
Date: Sun 23rd Nov
Time: Music from 12:30 to 14:45
Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL
Price: £15 CASH on the door
Full detailsChristmas Crooners
Date: Thu 4th Dec
Time: Music from 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £15 - advanced booking advised
Full detailsA 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 detailsSpecial 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 detailsArtist announcment coming soon
Date: Tue 9th Dec
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD
Price: £10 CASH on the door
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 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
Date: Sat 21st Feb
Time: Music from 20:00
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: £24 advanced booking advised
Full details🎷 Nearby Jazz, Same Great Vibes
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