🎸 THIS COMING SUNDAY!

The Key Theatre, Peterborough, PE1 1EF

Nat Steele Jim Mullen
NAT STEELE & JIM MULLEN
Sunday 26th April 2026
NAT STEELE & JIM MULLEN QUINTET

Play the music of Milt Jackon & Wes Montgomery

Nat Steele (vibraphone), Jim Mullen (guitar), Sean Fyfe (piano), Simon Read (double bass), Steve Brown (drums)

Vibraphonist Nat Steele brings his new, exciting jazz quintet to the Club, featuring the great guitarist Jim Mullen and an all-star line-up of some of the most talented musicians on the scene in the UK.

Together they’ll be playing music from the classic Riverside album ‘Bags Meets Wes’, each reflecting a major influence of their playing styles, in addition to arrangements of standards and other tunes by Wes Montgomery a

The band also features the award-winning young Canadian pianist Sean Fyfe, who’s recently moved to the UK from a stint living and working in New York, drummer Steve Brown, firm UK jazz favourite and accompanist to many

Nat Steele, widely regarded as one of the finest vibes players ever to emerge onto the UK jazz scene, cites Milt Jackson as a major influence, and has also taken musical cues from artists like Charlie Parker, Bud Powe

Jim Mullen is a multi award-winning Scottish jazz guitarist who plays guitar with his thumb rather than a plectrum, just like the great Wes Montgomery. Jim has been a mainstay of the UK jazz scene since the 1970s and has

If you enjoy swinging bop and foot-tapping straight ahead jazz, played by a fabulous band, this is the concert for you!

TICKETS from £24 available now: Key Theatre Booking Page

🌟 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
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 Freedom Jazz Orchestra Sun 14th Jun Music from 3pm - doors 2:30pm March Royal British Legion Club, East St., Manea, PE15 OJJ £10 call 07597 631632 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
Jazz Samba / Chris Ingham, Nigel Price ++ Sat 18th Jul Music begins at 7:30pm The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB £22 all seats 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 Freedom Jazz Orchestra

Date: Sun 14th Jun

Time: Music from 3pm - doors 2:30pm

Venue: March Royal British Legion Club, East St., Manea, PE15 OJJ

Price: £10 call 07597 631632

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
Jazz Samba / Chris Ingham, Nigel Price ++

Date: Sat 18th Jul

Time: Music begins at 7:30pm

Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB

Price: £22 all seats

Full details

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