Tuesdays 'till Two
Lunchtime Concerts – Classical, Jazz & more
St John’s CIC in Peterborough hosts its much-loved “Tuesdays Till Two” concert series, offering an inspiring mix of live music in the heart of the city.
The church opens at noon for coffee, tea, and a tempting selection of homemade cakes and savouries, with concerts beginning at 1:00pm and finishing around 1:45pm.
Performances span a wide range of genres, from classical and choral works to organ recitals, piano concerts, and the occasional jazz set.
While the programme is varied, I’m particularly drawn to the organ, piano, and jazz performances—so those are the ones you’ll see highlighted here.
More information
You can find out more about concerts and the venue directly from Tuesdays 'till Two Lunchtime Concerts, although the event information is not always updated.
At this event they will present a rich and varied programme, drawing on both jazz and classical traditions, and weaving in some of their own original material. The performance will showcase their versatility, moving between styles with ease and highlighting the creativity at the heart of their collaboration. A selection of Ivan’s and Derek’s work, some of which is likely to feature in the programme, can also be heard on their joint recording Entrance, available at Bandcamp.com.
Admission is free, but those who are able to afford it are asked to make a donation. The suggested amount is £6.
Ivan Garford studied music at Goldsmiths’ College and the Royal Academy of Music. He has enjoyed a varied career as a performer, musical director and teacher. Ivan was musical director for the Operatic Societies at March and Wisbech throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Concurrently, he developed a strong interest in jazz piano and improvisation, and has accompanied performers such as Don Rendell, Peter King and Alan Barnes on their visits to the region. As a double bass player, he is regularly to be found in the ranks of regional orchestras.
Derek Scurll studied Music at Selwyn College, Cambridge. A versatile musician, he performs on vibraphone, piano, drum kit and orchestral percussion, appearing in a wide range of ensembles from classical to jazz. Alongside his performing career he is active as a teacher, composer and arranger, and has provided musical direction, workshops and accompaniments across the region. This year, he is especially active as a piano accompanist.Recorded at Swaffham Jazz Club
Ivan Garford (piano), Derek Scurll (vibraphone)
🥁 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
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