Peterborough Jazz Club

Hidden Jazz Spots & Local Bands

Peterborough Jazz Club was established in February 1992 by Laurie Jacobs, with its inaugural concert featuring the renowned Ronnie Scott Sextet.

The club operated continuously for nearly 30 years, hosting numerous British and international jazz artists, until it ceased activities in early 2022.

After a four-year hiatus, the club relaunched in January 2024, resuming its mission to bring high-quality jazz performances to the city.

As of January 2025, the club has been active for approximately 31 years, excluding the four-year break.

Peterborough Jazz Club Events: 2025

Vincent Herring
VINCENT HERRING & Soul Jazz Septet
The Key Theatre, Peterborough, PE1 1EF
Saturday 18th October 2025
VINCENT HERRING & Soul Jazz Septet

Vincent Herring (alto saxophone), Joey Curreri (trumpet), David Kikoski (piano), Joris Teepe (double bass), and E.J. Strickland (drums)

We are delighted to present another special international band, this time from the USA. Vincent Herring is a legendary jazz saxophonist who has played with countless top musicians including Nat Adderley, Cedar Walton, Louis Hayes, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Jack DeJohnette, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie, Nancy Wilson, and many more.

He has released 20 albums as leader and appeared on over 250 as a sideman.

Joey Curreri is an exciting young trumpeter and another rising star in the New York scene. Joris Teepe is one of the Netherland’s best known bassists and teaches at the Prince Claus Conservatory and also in New York. David Kikoski has worked with Roy Haynes for 25 years and appears on 17 albums with him. He has also worked with many other greats including the Mingus Big Band. E.J. Strickland is one of the top drummers in jazz and has recorded with Ravi Coltrane, David Weiss, and many others.

This is one of the finest line-ups ever to appear in the UK, so don’t miss them.

TICKETS £27

Matt Wates Sextet
MATT WATES SEXTET
The Key Theatre, Peterborough, PE1 1EF
Sunday 9th November 2025
MATT WATES SEXTET

Matt Wates (alto saxophone), Martin Shaw (trumpet), Duncan Lamont Jr. (tenor saxophone), Leon Greening (piano), Malcolm Creese (double bass), Matt Home (drums).

This great six-piece band boasting front-line horns spans the generations and a wide spectrum of jazz styles from swing to hard bop. Matt Wates is a brilliant altoist with a great tone and sense of swing. Martin Shaw is one of the UK’s finest trumpeters and Duncan Lamont Jr. is following in his father’s footsteps. Leon Greening is a hugely popular pianist with a swinging approach. Malcolm Creese is a respected bassist and founder of the Audio-B label, while Matt Home has played with almost everybody and is known for his great musicality.

This is an exciting and classy group, full of seasoned professionals. You are guaranteed an evening of superb classic jazz.

TICKETS £23

Chris Ingham Trio
GEORGIA MANCIO QUARTET
The Key Theatre, Peterborough, PE1 1EF
Sunday 13th December 2025
GEORGIA MANCIO QUARTET

Georgia Mancio (vocals), Gareth Williams (piano), Oli Hayhurst (double bass), Dave Ohm (drums).

Our Christmas concert will be a relaxed celebration of wintertime and its associated festivities. Georgia is an award-winning vocalist and lyricist with a beautifully pure tone and immaculate phrasing. Her work includes collaborations with Alan Broadbent (with whom she co-wrote the much-acclaimed album Quiet Is The Star), Liane Carroll, Kate Williams and Ian Shaw. Her songs have been published and performed in the USA and Europe.

She is also a founder of two international initiatives – ReVoice! Festival and Hang – and a past Parliamentary Jazz Awards Best Vocalist.

Georgia has previously visited us in duo format. This is her first concert here with a full quartet and will include classic seasonal songs with a few surprises.

A lovely way to round off the year, both musically and socially, and to indulge for the final time!

TICKETS £23

Peterborough Jazz Club Events: 2026

PICANTE
PICANTE
The Key Theatre, Peterborough, PE1 1EF
Saturday 17th January 2026
PICANTE FEATURING DEREK NASH
From The Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Derek Nash (saxophones), Dominic Ashworth (guitar), Neil Angilley (keyboards), Andy Staples (bass), Marc Cecil (drums), Satin Singh (percussion)

Picante is a red hot Latin and jazz fusion sextet led by the award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (of Jools Holland, Sax Appeal, and Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion). They play a wonderful blend of Latin-American music from Cuba, Brazil and Mexico, and Spanish-style melodies with driving jazz improvisation.

Expect classics such as Oye Como Va, Soul Sauce, Mambo Inn, Pick Up The Pieces, and Mas Que Nada, alongside original tracks from their latest CD Bim Bam Bom.

A fiery, exciting evening of brilliant music. Not to be missed!

TICKETS £24

Duke and Ella Songbook
DUKE ELLINGTON/ELLA FITZGERALD SONGBOOK
The Key Theatre, Peterborough, PE1 1EF
Saturday 21st February 2026
DUKE ELLINGTON/ELLA FITZGERALD SONGBOOK

With The Chris Ingham Ellington Band and Sara Dowling

We are very excited to present another fabulous authentic jazz concert, this time featuring one of the UK’s finest jazz vocalists – Sara Dowling.

She joins the superb Chris Ingham Ellington Band for a journey through some of the finest songs from the 1930s to 1950s including Take The ‘A’ Train, In A Mellow Tone, It Don’t Mean A Thing, Sophisticated Lady, and Satin Doll by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn – and some of the most wonderful interpretations by Ella Fitzgerald.

Chris is a highly accomplished pianist, composer and writer who regularly tours with his Jazz At The Movies and Sinatra shows. Sara is a previous Parliamentary Jazz Award winner and has recently performed in America, the Middle East and throughout Europe.

This will be a magical evening, full of nostalgia and timeless class.

TICKETS £23

Louise Marshall
LUCITA MARSHALL AND THE BRETHREN
The Key Theatre, Peterborough, PE1 1EF
Friday 19th September 2026
LUCITA MARSHALL AND THE BRETHREN

From The Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

We are delighted to present another concert featuring superb singers and bandleaders from The Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.

Lucita Marshall is one of the finest singers and entertainers on the British jazz and swing scene. She has performed across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Her own show Big Girls Don’t Cry was a huge hit at the Edinburgh Fringe.

She appears here with her own Brethren Band, featuring piano, bass and drums, and the superb trumpet playing of Sid Gauld (also of Jools Holland), and wonderful saxophonist Derek Nash. Expect a lively set of jazz standards and classic soul music including Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. A great start to the new season.

TICKETS £24

"Now's The Time"
Recorded at The Ship, Oundle
Chris Watson (guitar), Liam Dunachie (keys), Jim Mullen (guitar), Dave Jackson (drums), Laurie Jacobs (reeds)