Soka Big Band with Alex Ferguson (vocals)

Soka Big Band is at St Peter's Church, March
Soka Big Band, St Peter's Church, March - Sat 18th April
7:30 pm Saturday 18th April - £10 on the door

Soke Big Band are a 17 piece big band with vocalist playing jazz and swing in and around Peterborough. Established over 40 years ago bringing together musicians with a passion for big band from all over the east of England.

Join Soke Big Band feat. the vocals of Alex Ferguson, for a night of Big Band Jazz and Swing featuring music from Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Gordon Goodwin, Count Baise, Cole Port, George & Ira Gershwin, and many more.

Tickets at £10 on the door (tickets can be reserved in advance). All proceeds will be split between the Church and the band

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  • 🌟 UPCOMING EVENTS

    Upwell Jazz Club — Gig Dates, 2026

    Christchurch Community Centre — Sunday afternoon live jazz in a friendly village atmosphere.

    Times, always: 12.30pm – 2.45pm

    No advanced booking required - tickets £15 Cash only, on the door.
    Under 16's are free

    Licensed bar, fresh rolls, crisps and savouries available.


    Sunday, June 28th - The Chris Watson Quintet

    • Chris Watson – guitar
    • Andy Clifton – drums
    • Peter Ravenhall – bass
    • Martin Eaton – tenor saxophone
    • Laurette Watson – vocals
    The Chris Watson Quintet — Rhythm, Style, Soul

    Find out more about The Chris Watson Quintet, delve into their musical story, and watch a curated selection of their performances.

    The Chris Watson Quintet, normally a tight and talented trio with Andy Clifton and Peter Ravenhall, expands into a flexible and expressive ensemble with the welcome addition of singer Laurette Watson and tenor saxophonist Martin Eaton. Led by Chris Watson — a superb guitarist with a gift for fluid improvisation and inventive arrangements — the group moves easily between soulful solos, acoustic moments, and full-bodied ensemble pieces.

    Time: 12.30pm – 2.45pm

    No advanced booking required - tickets £15 Cash only, on the door.
    Under 16's are free

    Licensed bar, fresh rolls, crisps and savouries available.

    The legendary voice of Val Wiseman
    Val Wiseman
    Upwell Jazz Club, Sunday September 27th

    Sunday, September 27th - Val Wiseman

    • Val Wiseman - vocals
    • Dave Newton - piano
    • Simon Thorpe - double bass
    • Eric Ford - drums
    Val Wiseman's tribute to the Divas of Swing

    Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music as Val Wiseman pays tribute to the Divas of Swing—Anita O'Day, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday—joined by Dave Newton, Simon Thorpe and Eric Ford. Expect elegance, swing, and beautifully performed classics.

    Time: 12.30pm – 2.45pm

    No advanced booking required - tickets £15 Cash only, on the door.
    Under 16's are free

    Licensed bar, fresh rolls, crisps and savouries available.

    Sunday, November 29th - artistes to be confirmed


    Plan Your Visit – Directions and Access Info

    Our Famous Visitors!

    Renowned jazz artists who have performed at Upwell Jazz Club or at venues we're proud to call friends over the years include: Ross Bradbury, Andrew Cleyndert, Laurence Evans, George Grant, Reuben James Gilbert (R J Gilbert), Dave Hawthorn, Will Siver, Nathan Hayward, 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, George Garford, 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, Sam Miles, Tom Melvin, Ryan McCaffrey, Jim Mullen, Alan Norris Big Band, Roger Nobes, Pete Neighbour, Dave Newton, Colin Oxley, James Oweston, John Pearce, Marcus Penrose, Richard Pite, Nigel Portass, John Porter, Murray Salmon, Ralph Salmins, Derek Scurll, Len Skeat, Nigel Smith, Julian Stringle, Joe Sykes, Joe taylor, 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 More info
The Woodside Jazz Band Mon 13th Apr Music begins at 7:30pm Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE £5 cash on the door Details
Diana's Hot Desserts Tue 14th Apr Music begins at 7:30pm Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD £10 CASH on the door Details
Soke 17 Piece Big Band - Jazz and Swing Sat 18th Apr Doors 7pm - Start 7:30pm St. Peter's church, March PE15 9JR £10 - under 18's free Details
Jim Mullen Quintet
plays the music of Milt Jackson and Wes Montgomery
Sun 26th Apr Music from 7:45pm The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF £24 advanced booking advised Details
The Lee Vasey Sextet Sun 26th Apr SUNDAY ONE-OFF! 1 pm to 4 pm Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD £10 CASH on the door Details
The Eddie Seales Big Band Tue 5th May 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY £8 CASH on the door Details
Mark Nightingale Sextet Fri 15th May Music from 7:45pm The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF £25 advanced booking advised Details
Derek Nash / Chris Ingham trio Sat 30th May Music begins at 7:30pm The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB £21 all seats Details
The Chris Watson Quintet Tue 9th Jun Music begins at 7:30pm Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD £10 CASH on the door Details
The Chris Watson Quintet Sun 28th Jun Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL £15 CASH on the door Details
The Eddie Seales Big Band Tue 7th Jul 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY £8 CASH on the door Details
The Woodside Jazz Band

Date: Mon 13th Apr

Time: Music begins at 7:30pm

Venue: Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE

Price: £5 cash on the door

Full details
Diana's Hot Desserts

Date: Tue 14th Apr

Time: Music begins at 7:30pm

Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD

Price: £10 CASH on the door

Full details
Soke 17 Piece Big Band - Jazz and Swing

Date: Sat 18th Apr

Time: Doors 7pm - Start 7:30pm

Venue: St. Peter's church, March PE15 9JR

Price: £10 - under 18's free

Full details
Jim Mullen Quintet
plays the music of Milt Jackson and Wes Montgomery

Date: Sun 26th Apr

Time: Music from 7:45pm

Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF

Price: £24 advanced booking advised

Full details
The Lee Vasey Sextet

Date: Sun 26th Apr

Time: SUNDAY ONE-OFF! 1 pm to 4 pm

Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD

Price: £10 CASH on the door

Full details
The Eddie Seales Big Band

Date: Tue 5th May

Time: 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm

Venue: William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY

Price: £8 CASH on the door

Full details
Mark Nightingale Sextet

Date: Fri 15th May

Time: Music from 7:45pm

Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF

Price: £25 advanced booking advised

Full details
Derek Nash / Chris Ingham trio

Date: Sat 30th May

Time: Music begins at 7:30pm

Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB

Price: £21 all seats

Full details
The Chris Watson Quintet

Date: Tue 9th Jun

Time: Music begins at 7:30pm

Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD

Price: £10 CASH on the door

Full details
The Chris Watson Quintet

Date: Sun 28th Jun

Time: Music from 12:30 to 2:45pm

Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL

Price: £15 CASH on the door

Full details
The Eddie Seales Big Band

Date: Tue 7th Jul

Time: 8:30pm to 10:30pm - doors 8pm

Venue: William Burt Social Club, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE33 0JY

Price: £8 CASH on the door

Full details

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