Music, Jazz

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Ben Martin Quartet

The saxophonist performs modern jazz as part of the four-piece group.

The Crumblin Cookie, Leicester

Thu 13 Jun

£8 ( £5) / 0116 253 1212

  • 20:00

Ben Treacher Quartet

Contemporary jazz by the saxophonist and his accompanying musicians.

Cafe Jazz, Cardiff

Thu 30 May

£6 (£5) / 029 2038 7026

  • 21:00

Benoit Viellefon

The French singer and guitarist, now based in London, performs 1920s-style jazz-swing with his band.

Boisdales Of Canary Wharf, London E14

Thu 23 May

£4.50–£20 / 020 7715 5818

  • 21:00

Bessie & Her Boys

The three-piece performs 1930s swing, Lindy hop and jazz covers from artists such as Ethel Waters and Billie Holiday.

The Nightjar, London EC1V

Wed 22 May

Free / 020 7253 4101

  • 21:00 – 23:00

The Bevvy Sisters

The richly-seasoned harmonies of the Bevvy Sisters provide an alternative take on folk and swing songs.

Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

£12 / 0141 357 4000

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The Big Band Ball

Hark back to days before WWII, when Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington ruled the wireless. A three-course dinner is followed up by an evening full of swinging tunse and ballroom dancing. Dress code is smart casual.

Skylark Hotel, Southend-on-Sea

Fri 7 Jun

£10–£25 / 01702 279955

  • 19:00 – 00:00

Fri 19 Jul

£10–£25 / 01702 279955

  • 19:00 – 00:00

Fri 16 Aug

£10–£25 / 01702 279955

  • 19:00 – 00:00
…and 4 more dates until 13 Dec

Big Band Festival

Zig Zag Band, the Byres Road Big Band and the Glasgow University Big Band come together for this special gig playing some works never performed in Scotland before.

Queen Margaret Union, Glasgow

Thu 6 Jun

£5 / 0141 339 9784

Part of West End Festival.

  • 19:00

Big Band Metheny

The 18-piece jazz band performs the music of the guitarist Pat Metheny and the Pat Metheny Group

Pizza Express Jazz Club, London W1D

Sun 2 Jun

£10 / 020 7437 9595

  • 13:30

Big Egg, Elliot Galvin Trio

Improvised music by the 12-piece group led by Joe Wright.

The Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston Culture House, London N16

Wed 19 Jun

£8 / 020 7254 4097

  • 20:30

Big Joe Louis And His Blues Kings

The blues veteran performs with his band.

Ain't Nothin But Blues Bar, London W1B

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 020 7287 0514

  • 21:00

Sat 20 Jul

Free / 020 7287 0514

  • 21:00

The Robin 2, Wolverhampton

Wed 21 Aug

£22.50; £20 adv / 01902 401211

  • 19:30
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Big Vern and The Shootahs

A powerhouse 9 piece phenomenon playing some of the funkiest vibes this side of the Atlantic.

Òran Mór, Glasgow

Sun 16 Jun

£12 / 0141 357 6200

Part of West End Festival.

  • 20:00

Bill Bailey

The musician plays dixieland jazz.

Cheltenham Town Hall

Sat 1 Jun

£25 / 0844 576 2210

  • 20:00

Bill Coleman & Brian Dee

Mainstream jazz duo.

The Blue Ball, Oakham

Sun 2 Jun

Phone for prices / 01572 722135

  • 12:30 – 15:30

Sun 7 Jul

Phone for prices / 01572 722135

  • 12:30 – 15:30

Sun 4 Aug

Phone for prices / 01572 722135

  • 12:30 – 15:30

The Horns, Watford

Sat 26 Oct

Free / 01923 225020

  • 21:00 – 01:00

Black Daniels

The resident performers plays smooth trad-jazz.

Spyglass Inn, Ventnor

Mon 24 Jun

Free / 01983 855338

  • 20:30

Mon 15 Jul

Free / 01983 855338

  • 20:30

Mon 19 Aug

Free / 01983 855338

  • 20:30
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St Louis Cafe Bar, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

Prices to be confirmed / 0141 339 1742

  • 17:00

Sat 22 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0141 339 1742

  • 21:00

The Blind Boys of Alabama

The Blind Boys of Alabama have endured since 1939, and since the 1990s they've positively prevailed, what with performances at the White House, collaborations with superstar guests and multiple Grammy awards. They've continued to take gospel into the new millennium with stunning releases such as Spirit of the Century and…

The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow

Thu 27 Jun

£20 / 0141 353 8000

Part of Glasgow Jazz Festival.

Blind Monk Trio

The outfit plays swinging jazz.

Matt And Phred's, Manchester

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 0161 831 7002

  • 21:00 – 00:30

Blue Lane

Quintet with tenor/guitar front line playing well-known tunes by the likes of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, The Jazz Messengers, Charles Mingus and Thelonious Monk.

Brel, Glasgow

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 0141 342 4966

  • 20:00 – 22:00

The Blue Notes

Mainstream jazz by the veteran Bristol-based band.

Bearwood Corks Club, Smethwick

Thu 23 May

£4 (£3) / 0121 429 2091

  • 21:00
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Blue Rhythm Kings

Malcolm Walton leads the band as they perform 1920s inspired jazz.

The Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, Whitstable

Fri 14 Jun

£9 (£7) / 01227 281174

  • 20:00

Blues on the Cruz

In co-operation with Leith Festival, this event features artists from the hugely successful Jock's Juke Joint series of CD's… featured artists include Eyes Nelson, Hot Tin Roof, Cynthia Gentle & the True Tones, Missing Cat & Lewis Hamilton.

Cruz Bar and Restaurant, Edinburgh

Sat 15 Jun

£12 / 0131 553 6699

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 13:00 – 23:45

Bob Fox

Acclaimed traditional singer and guitarist artist performs a wide range of material including folk, blues, jazz and pre-war popular music.

Chapel Arts Centre, Bath

Wed 22 May

£12; £10 adv / 01225 461700

  • 20:00 – 22:30

Croydon Folk Club

Mon 24 Jun

£12 ( £9) / 020 8660 5919

  • 20:00

Nettlebed Folk Club At The Village Club, Henley-on-Thames

Mon 20 May

£11.50 adv / 01628 636620

  • 20:00 – 23:00

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Bob Fox, Two Coats Colder

Acclaimed traditional singer and guitarist artist performs a wide range of material including folk, blues, jazz and pre-war popular music.

The Golden Hind, Cambridge

Fri 21 Jun

£11; £10 adv ( £9) / 01223 420816

  • 20:00

Bobby Kaner’s Newblood

Funk, hip hop and jazz covers band from Cardiff.

Gwdihw Cafe Bar, Cardiff

Fri 31 May

£3 / 029 2039 7933

  • 21:00
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