The Graeme Culham Jazz Quintet - Sunday 29th June 2025 - 12:30 to 2:45
Simon Nelson trumpet, Richard Exall sax/clarinet, Ryan Mc Caffrey keyboards, Jeremy Brown double bass, Graeme Culham drums
THIS EVENT IS IN THE PAST
Today the quintet features musicians from Norfolk and neighbouring counties, led by drummer Graeme Culham who is originally from Essex. He has played alongside the who’s who of the jazz world as well as fronting his own big bands and various outfits.
Simon Nelson from Norfolk is well established on the jazz scene and fronts his own successful band Dixie Mix who recently was chosen as a support band on the Rod Stewart UK tour.
Richard Exall long time member of the Chris Barber band including other jazz styles as diverse as The Pasadena Roof Orchestra and the Robin Jones King Salsa band.
Ryan Mc Caffrey is an up and coming young pianist who also plays some saxophone. He has been making a name for himself not only working with various bands but also fronting his own band Gong Fusion.
Jeremy Brown upon leaving the Royal Academy joined the Peter King Quartet & Julian Joseph Trio. He is currently professor of Electric & Acoustic Bass and regularly plays with the John Wilson Orchestra and the BBC Radio Big Band.
‘Today will feature various style including: Jazz Favourites, Standards and with some Latin, Funky styles thrown in’.
The Graham Cullham Quartet Recorded at Swaffham Jazz Club
A slightly different line-up to our Upwell Jazz Club gig but it should give you a good idea of what to expect!
Recorded at Swaffham Jazz Club by The Graeme Culham Quartet
Graeme Culham drums, Phil Brooke guitar, Richard Exall sax & clarinet, Mark Adams bass.
On Sunday 29th June, the music runs from 12:30 to 2:45 (encores allowing!), so plan to arrive by 12:15 to secure your seat and place your orders for drinks and snacks.
We offer a variety of beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, as well as tea, coffee, freshly prepared rolls, crisps, and other snacks.
Don’t forget our raffle! Proceeds go directly towards supporting the talented artists who bring the music to life.
Admission is £15 on the door, under 16s are free.
This is a non-profit club, operated and staffed by volunteers, dedicated to serving jazz enthusiasts both locally and beyond.
Plan Your Visit – Directions and Access Info
🥁 Swingin’ Through the Towns: Local Jazz Line-Up
| Artist | Date | Time | Venue | Price | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodside Jazz Band | Mon 2nd Feb | Music begins at 19:30 | Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE | £5 cash on the door | Details |
| The Melody Brooker Valentine Trio | Mon 2nd Feb | Food from 5pm onwards, Music later | The Woolpack, Wisbech, United Kingdom, PE14 7RR | Call 01945 881097 to book | Details |
| Duke Ellington/Ella Fitzgerald Songbook 15 piece band |
Sun 15th Feb | Music from 19:00 | NEW THEATRE, Broadway, Peterborough | £28 advanced booking advised | Details |
| The Melody Brooker Band | Mon 9th Mar | Music begins at 19:30 | Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE | £5 cash on the door | Details |
| To be Confirmed | Tue 10th Mar | Music begins at 19:30 | Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD | £10 CASH on the door | Details |
| Five Way Split Vasilis Xenopoulos & Quentin Collins Quintet |
Sat 28th Mar | Music from 7:45 pm | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £24 advanced booking advised | Details |
| The Ivan Garford Quartet | Sun 29th Mar | Music from 12:30 to 14:45 | Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL | £15 CASH on the door | Details |
| Chris Ingham’s Rebop plays Horace Silver | Fri 10th Apr | Music begins at 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £21 all seats | Details |
| Jim Mullen Quintet plays the music of Milt Jackson and Wes Montgomery |
Sun 26th Apr | Music from 7:45 pm | £24 advanced booking advised | Details | |
| Mark Nightingale Sextet | Fri 15th May | Music from 7:45 pm | The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF | £25 advanced booking advised | Details |
| Derek Nash / Chris Ingham trio | Sat 30th May | Music begins at 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £21 all seats | Details |
| The Chris Watson Band | Sun 28th Jun | Music from 12:30 to 14:45 | Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL | £15 CASH on the door | Details |
| Jazz Samba / Chris Ingham, Nigel Price ++ | Sat 18th Jul | Music begins at 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £22 all seats | Details |
| Denny Ilett / Chris Ingham trio | Sat 31st Oct | Music begins at 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £21 all seats | Details |
| The Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden | Sat 5th Dec | Music begins at 19:30 | The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB | £23 all seats | Details |
The Woodside Jazz Band
Date: Mon 2nd Feb
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE
Price: £5 cash on the door
Full detailsThe Melody Brooker Valentine Trio
Date: Mon 2nd Feb
Time: Food from 5pm onwards, Music later
Venue: The Woolpack, Wisbech, United Kingdom, PE14 7RR
Price: Call 01945 881097 to book
Full detailsDuke Ellington/Ella Fitzgerald Songbook
15 piece band
Date: Sun 15th Feb
Time: Music from 19:00
Venue: NEW THEATRE, Broadway, Peterborough
Price: £28 advanced booking advised
Full detailsThe Melody Brooker Band
Date: Mon 9th Mar
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: Watlington Sports and Social Club PE33 0HE
Price: £5 cash on the door
Full detailsTo be Confirmed
Date: Tue 10th Mar
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: Swaffham Jazz Club, Swaffham PE37 7DD
Price: £10 CASH on the door
Full detailsFive Way Split
Vasilis Xenopoulos & Quentin Collins Quintet
Date: Sat 28th Mar
Time: Music from 7:45 pm
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: £24 advanced booking advised
Full detailsThe Ivan Garford Quartet
Date: Sun 29th Mar
Time: Music from 12:30 to 14:45
Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL
Price: £15 CASH on the door
Full detailsChris Ingham’s Rebop plays Horace Silver
Date: Fri 10th Apr
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £21 all seats
Full detailsJim Mullen Quintet
plays the music of Milt Jackson and Wes Montgomery
Date: Sun 26th Apr
Time: Music from 7:45 pm
Venue:
Price: £24 advanced booking advised
Full detailsMark Nightingale Sextet
Date: Fri 15th May
Time: Music from 7:45 pm
Venue: The Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Price: £25 advanced booking advised
Full detailsDerek Nash / Chris Ingham trio
Date: Sat 30th May
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £21 all seats
Full detailsThe Chris Watson Band
Date: Sun 28th Jun
Time: Music from 12:30 to 14:45
Venue: Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL
Price: £15 CASH on the door
Full detailsJazz Samba / Chris Ingham, Nigel Price ++
Date: Sat 18th Jul
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £22 all seats
Full detailsDenny Ilett / Chris Ingham trio
Date: Sat 31st Oct
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £21 all seats
Full detailsThe Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden
Date: Sat 5th Dec
Time: Music begins at 19:30
Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB
Price: £23 all seats
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