UNITED KINGDOM - EAST MIDLANDS Jazz Clubs

DERBYSHIRE

Derby Jazz. Ambersyde, Derby Road, Ambergate. Tel: 01773 852953 [contact: Charmian Kayes. Modern and mainstream jazz at various venues in the city of Derby]

Doves Holes Jazz Club. The Community Centre, Dove Holes, Nr Buxton, Derbyshire. Tel: 01298 814722

The Village Inn Marehay. 51 Upper Marehay Road, Ripley. Tel: 01773743970 [contact: Phil,Martin & Sarah Barnaville. message: Free House Pub & Restaurant with bi weekly Jazz on Thursday with TJQ (The Jazz Quintet) 1st & 3rd of the month]

HEREFORDSHIRE

The Blue Note. 18 West St.Leominster. Tel: 01568 610060 [contact: Sue. Live Jazz every Sat night. European a la carte food + bar open Tues to Sat 10.30 am 6.30pm. Fri and Sat 10.30pm till late patio area public bar jazz memoribilia]

LEICESTERSHIRE

The Looking Glass. Braunstone Gate, Leicester. Tel: 01162559002 [contact: David & Ramona Smith. Live Jazz every Thurs night with Mike Sole & Guests. 9.30pm in Cellar Bar]
 

Loughborough Town Hall. Market Place, Loughborough. Tel: (01509) 231914 Fax: (01509) 634914 [contact: Charnwood Borough Council Loughborough Town Hall is a mid-scale theatre in the heart of Loughborough. We run a diverse programme of events, with much emphasis placed on jazz. We have a restaurant and cafe, open 10-4pm daily and our box office is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday. On show nights it stays open until half an hour after the show starts]

Harborough Jazz Club. Angel Hotel. 37 High Street, Market Harborough, Tel: 01858 462 702. Fax. 01858 410 464. [The Market Harborough Jazz Club focuses on promoting modern and mainstream forms of Jazz i.e. post-war, rather than 'Trad'. Our aim is not only to provide Sunday sessions at our venue at the Angel Hotel, but also further promote local jazz events. We now have a strong reputation for providing jazz sessions from national and international names as well as rising local stars.]

Newbold Verdon Jazz Club. Newbold Verdon Working Mens Club, Main Street, Newbold Verdon, Leicester. Tel: 01455-822676 [To present and foster an interest in live traditional, New Orleans, Classical and Dixiland Jazz. Meeting Times 1st Friday each month. 8.30 pm to 11.15pm.]

Priory Jazzclub. Nanpantan Road, Nanpantan, Loughborough. Tel: 01509 216333/235946 Fax: 01509 235946 [contact: Tim Scorer. Seperate ground floor function room in Public House for mainly traditional jazz every Friday night since 1991. Food available until 9.30]

Some Like It Hot. 34, Crafton Street West. Off Humberstone Gate by The Academy of Sound) Leicester; Tel: (0116) 2510080 Fax:(0116) 2510474 [contact: The Musician. Wednesday nights. Modern & mainstream jazz, salsa. Choice of guest real ales, pub snacks. Safe on-street parking]

LINCOLNSHIRE

The Bustard. 44 Main Street South Rauceby. Tel: 01529 488250. [The Bustard Jazz Club every Tuesday night from 8.30pm with live jazz]

Grimsby Jazz. The Old Clee Club, Clee Crescent, Grimsby. Tel 01472873730. [contact:Gill Wilde. Modern Jazz held monthly throughout the year. At The Old Clee Club, Clee Road, Grimsby DN32 8LS. Gigs are on Wednesdays. Doors open at 7.30pm. Music starts at 8.30pm unless otherwise indicated. Prices £10 in advance £12 on the door with concessions for students. ]

Louth Jazz Club. 53 Queen Street, Louth. [Live New Orleans Jazz every saturday evening. 8-11 Members club, guests welcome.]

Jazz at the Arc. New House Farm, Hospital Drove, Long Sutton. Tel: 01406 365731 Fax: 01406 365 451. [contact: John Petters. Traditional Jazz and Swing sessions, usually last Thursday of the month. Soft drinks available, 3 pubs within 2 minutes walk]

The Sands Venue. The Old Town Hall. Lord Street, Gainsborough. Tel: 01427 811 118 Fax: 01427 678 572 [contact: Peter Swann. The club incorporates a restaurant and top class facilities, including two well stocked bars, a VIP room, top of the range sound, lighting and projection rigs and a first rate piano. We have some of the biggest names in Jazz booked in]

Spalding Jazz Club. South Holland Centre, Spalding. Tel: 01775711351 Fax: 01775711351 [Contact: fp music. Home to the best names in the uk jazz scene .Every last Thur in the month featuring future attractions such as jtq quartet , dave o'higgins , bruce adams alan barnes , nyjo and claire martin. Come along for the best jazz on offer.Based at the south holland centre in association with FP music.]

The Riverside Jazz Club. 16 Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge, nr Spalding. Tel: 01406 351402 [contact: Sean Portass. Fantastic atmospheric underground cellar,mainstrem jazz club, being held every last Wednesday of each month, food served all day. also bed and breakfast available]

The Parkside Club. London Road, Long Sutton, Nr Spalding. Tel: 01406 364473 [Contact: Sean Portass. The very best in English jazz the last Wednesday of every month 8pm, food available, and admission is free]

NORTHAMPSTONSHIRE

Black Cat Jazz Bar. 81-83 Sheep Street, Northampton. Tel: 01604 638889 [contact: Paul Shaddick. Intimate, sixties style jazz club on two floors. Live music every Friday and Saturday night, plus Sunday afternoons. Playing jazz, blues latin and funk. Full restaurant menu available.]

Jazz at The Carriage House. The Carriage House, Market Square, Higham Ferrers. Northamptonshire Tel: 0044 (0)7785 766626 [contact: Richard Exall. Top quality live jazz on the 1st Sunday of the month. All styles from vintage and New Orleans to swing, bebop, blues and latin jazz.]

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

The Bell. Old Market Square, Nottingham. Tel: 0115 947 541 [Jazz performances on Sunday’s, Monday’s and Tuesday’s]

Cafe Bleu. Castlegate, Newark. [Tuesdays]

The Lion. Mosely Street, Basford, Nottngham. Tel: 0115 970 3506 [Sunday lunch]

Jazzsteps. Bonnington Theatre. High Street, Arnold. [contact: Jazzhouse. Modern Jazz Club with live national bands every Thursday]

Nottingham Rhythm Club. The Hillside Sports and Social Club. 357a Derby Road, Lenton. Tel: 0115 921 2464. [contact: Matt Palmer. The oldest jazz club of it's type in the country,established in 1941 and still providing a varied rogramme of hot traditional jazz for an enthusiastic and friendly audience-all welcome. Thursday evenings. Food available.]
 

SHROPSHIRE

Jazz Club 90. Albrighton. Tel: 01902-756158 [Contact: John or Marie Howell. Free admission to our Tuesday (8.30-11pm) and Sunday (12.30 or 1.00 until 3.00pm)]

Ludlow Jazz Club. Bull Hotel. Corve Street, Ludlow Tel: 01323 729442 Fax: 01323 646642 [contact: Tim Lord. Mainstream jazz monthly with a major festival at the end of June, featuring top names and groups]
 

Jazz Club 90. The Harp Hotel, Albrighton, Tel: 01902 756158 [Started in 1990 as a mainly traditional jazz club we now have varied styles such as blues/boogie, Gypsy jazz, big band sounds but no modern jazz or pop. Gigs are held every Sunday lunchtime and Tuesday evening, admission is free but we do appreciate taking part in the fundraising raffles and football card. Fresh rolls are available and admission is free. The Harp is a small village pub which has recently been taken over (Dec 2014) by the HopBack Brewery from Wiltshire with the assurance the jazz sessions will continue.]

STAFFORDSHIRE

Blakey's Jazz Cafe Bar. Paradise Street, Newcastle-under--Lyme. Tel: 01782 617585. [contact: Martin Blakeman. Blakey's - The longest established cafe bar in Staffordshire. We specialise in continental beers, all served in authentic glasses and offer a wide selection of wines from around the world. We are open every day at 10am until 3pm serving a selection of coffees, breakfast and lunches. We return in the evenings from 7.30pm until 11pm where our highly trained bar staff serve quality beverages to all. Live Jazz every Sunday & Tuesday from 8.30pm]

Burton Jazz Club. Marston Sports and Social Club Shobnall Road, Burton on Trent. Tel: 01283 548159 [contact: Ray Brake. Every Thursday from 8.30pm doors open at 7.30pm]
 

Granvilles Wine Bar.Granville Square, Stone. Tel: 01785-816658

Jazz-on-Tap. Horninglow Street. Burton upon Trent. Tel: 07710 545555 [contact: Paul Jefferies. Exciting monthly jazz concerts in a super friendly, warm and comfortable atmosphere. Performances take place at 8pm, the first Wednesday of each month and the jazz is a mixed bag including straight ahead, mainstream, modern(ish) and features some of the most talked about players from across the UK. Tickets available online or by contacting Paul Jefferies on 07710 545555]

Stafford Jazz Society. Stafford Ranges FC Social Club, Marston Rd. Safford. Tel: 01785 226950 [contact: Nick Balmforth 01785 226950 or 07974 131797]

Stone Jazz Club. Red Lion Inn, High Street, Stone. Tel: 01785 814500 [contact: Andy Burdon. Held weekly on a Monday night, the club features the best of local talent, and guests from further afield, playing styles mainly mainstream to "modern", with guest singers and instrumentalists]
 

The Swan. St Edwards, St Leek. Tel: 01538-371083

Tamworth Jazz Club. The Globe Hotel, Lower Gungate, Tamworth. Tel: 01827 68420 Fax: 01827 316118 [contact: Mike Cooke. Traditional Jazz every Wednesday. Food and accomodation available (reasonable prices) Good function room capacity 80. None profit making venture. Mix of top intenational and U.K.bands]

WARWICKSHIRE

Bearwood Corks Club. 558 Bearwood Road, Bearwood, Smethwick. Tel: 0121 429 2091. [Andy Hamilton (Resisent Artist). We are the home venue for Andy Hamilton and the Blue Notes. Andy's Jazz world connections enable us to book some of the brightest talents from Britain and overseas. Style: Mainstream/Modern. Open every Thursday evening. Admission charged, social club prices at the bar. Food: there may be rolls

Bohemia Restaurant. 23 Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak, Birmingham. Tel: 01214712713 [contact: Andrew Mullins. Regular live Jazz from some of UK's top artists such as Alan Barnes, Tiptina, Becky Brine, Digby Fairweather, and Val Wiseman. Host venue for the Birmingham International JAzz Festival.]

Bonded Warehouse. Canal Street, Stourbridge. Tel: 01225 42379 [contact: Simon Deeley. Tel: 01384 377797. Jazz at The Bonded Warehouse" is on the second Friday of the month and details of future artists can be found on the following website]:

Jazz Coventry. Biggin Hall, Binley Road, Coventry. Tel: 01203-465133

Jazzamatazz. Westwood Club & Reading Room, Coventry. Westwood Heath Rd. Tel: 02476465049 [contact: Emma Palmer. Sunday Lunchtime Live Jazz 12:30 - 15:00. Variety of genres/bands. Entrance fee chargeable & raffle. Everyone welcomed to our club, friendly atmosphere. Food available.]

Summersault. 27 High Street, Rugby. Tel: 0044 (0) 1788543223 [contact: Eileen and Michael Jeffs. A quirky restaurant showcasing a mix of Jazz, but with a lean towards the earlier end of the spectrum. Lots of swing and stride, some standards' piano. Groups range from duos to quintets, all live and mostly acoustic. Lovely 1910 Rosencrantz piano. Delicious food all cooked fresh in house, from mostly organic ingredients. Our own range of bread, cakes and desserts are all made fresh every day. Huge range of high quality wines, spirits and bottled beers.]

Stratford Jazz. The Chapel, No.1 Shakespeare Street. Stratford-upon-Avon. Tel: 01789 264787 [contact: Roy Stevens. Roy Stevens. Every Sunday evening at 8pm. About 50 gigs/year. Different band every week. See Website. Small entry charge. Free e-mailing list. Styles: Modern, Contemporary, Free-Improvised, Funk, Fusion, Hot Club, Latin, Modern-Be Bop. Stratford Jazz has been running for over 25 years. Paid for by small entry charge and raffle. Now at excellent venue: The Chapel, No. 1 Shakespeare Street, Stratford-upon-Avon with its own PA, plenty of seating and tables, a bar in the room and restaurant in the building.]

The Punch Bowl Inn. Mill Lane, Lapworth, Solihull. Tel: 0121 471 2819 Fax = 0121 471 2819 [contact: Tim Ward Live Music. Mainstream jazz last Tuesday of every month. can book a table. good food]

The Secret Garden Bar Jonathans Hotel. 16 Woverhampton Road, Oldbury, Birmingham. Tel: 0121 471 2819 Fax: 0121 471 2819 [contact: Tim Ward Live Music. Mainstream, modern jazz, 4th Friday of month in English Edwardian style hotel.Good food,can book table or just have a drink and listen to music]

The Trumpet. 58 High Street, Bilston, Wolverhampton. Tel: 01902 493723 [contact: Musti. The trumpet is one of the oldest and most well known jazz club in the country. We have live bands seven nights a week and Sunday lunchtimes. Admission is free and a wide rande of real ales are on offer]

Waterworks Jazz Club. United Services Club, Gough Street, Birmingham. Tel: 01562 850765 or 0121 445 5668 [contact: June on 01562 850765 or Derrick on 0121 445 5668. Started in 1970 has recently moved nearer to the City Centre (opposite the Alexandra Theatre). The programme is varied including all the top UK bands together with occasional visits from international bands playing Trad. Jazz in New Orleans, Dixieland or Classical styles. You are all welcome every Saturday night 8.30 to 11.30 pm. There's a dance floor for the dancers and plenty of seats for the sitters and a good bar!]
 

The Yardbird Jazz Club. Paradise Place, Birmingham.

WORCESTERSHIRE

The Talbot Inn. Hartle Lane, Belbroughton. Tel: 0121 471 2819 Fax: 0121 471 2819 [contact: Tim Ward Live Music. Mainstream Jazz 1st Monday of month. Starts 8.30 pm]

Worcester Jazz. Barbourne Ex Services Club, The Moors, Worcester WR1 3ED, Worcester. Tel: 01905748124 [Mainstream/Swing. Monthly on Fridays. 8pm start.]