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

• Gig event info (Facebook event)
• Soka Big Band (Facebook page)

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🌟 UPCOMING EVENTS

Upwell Jazz Club — Gig Dates, 2026

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

• Sunday, June 28th - The Chris Watson Quintet
• Sunday, September 27th - Val Wiseman
• Sunday, November 29th - artistes to be confirmed

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.



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Sunday, June 28^th - 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.

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Sunday, September 27^th - 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.

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Sunday, November 29^th - artistes to be confirmed

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Plan Your Visit – Directions and Access Info

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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!