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 Graeme Culham Jazz Quintet 22-03-2025

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!

"The Days of Wine and Roses"
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 Notes More info
The Melody Brooker Band Sat 20th Dec Music from 19:00 The Woolpack, Wisbech, United Kingdom, PE14 7RR Call 01945 881097 to book your table Table booking essential 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
15 piece band
Sun 15th Feb Music from 19:00 NEW THEATRE, Broadway, Peterborough £28 advanced booking advised LOCATION & DATE RESCHEDULED! Details
Derek Scurll & Ivan Garford Sun 29th Mar Music from 12:30 to 14:45 Upwell Jazz Club, Christchurch Community Centre PE14 9LL £15 CASH on the door under 16's free 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 under 16's free Details
The Melody Brooker Band

Date: Sat 20th Dec

Time: Music from 19:00

Venue: The Woolpack, Wisbech, United Kingdom, PE14 7RR

Price: Call 01945 881097 to book your table

Notes: Table booking essential

Full details
Picante 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 details
Duke 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

Notes: LOCATION & DATE RESCHEDULED!

Full details
Derek Scurll & Ivan Garford

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

Notes: under 16's free

Full details
The 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

Notes: under 16's free

Full details

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