After 5pm, Music, Swing

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Pete Long, Enrico Tomasso, Nick Dawson, Dave Chamberlain, Richard Pite, Georgina Jackson

The saxophonist and his accompanying musicians perform a selection of tunes to show the history of jazz music.

Cadogan Hall, London SW1X

Fri 7 Jun

£15–£25 / 020 7730 4500

  • 19:30

Caravan Palace

Electro swing from the French band in support of the album Panic.

O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London W12

Thu 23 May

£22 / 020 8354 3300

  • 19:00

Fresh Dixie Project

The collective performs jazz standards and swing from the 1920s and 1930s, now with a modern influence.

Matt And Phred's, Manchester

Sat 25 May

£5 / 0161 831 7002

  • 21:30 – 01:00

The Guinea Club

Compere Micky P presents a night of live swing-jazz bands, DJs, cabaret performances and dance.

Solo Bar, London NW1

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7482 4611

  • 19:00

Thu 30 May

Free / 020 7482 4611

  • 19:00

Katy Christie

The singer, pianist and cornet-player from Sussex performs jazz standards and jazz-swing.

Pizza Express Jazz Club, London W1D

Sun 9 Jun

£15; £10 adv / 020 7437 9595

  • 20:00
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Loughborough Tuxedo Swing Band

The big band from Loughborough University performs swing music.

The Priory, Loughborough

Thu 13 Jun

£8 / 01509 216333

  • 20:30 – 23:00

Modern Jazz Quartet

Vibraphone-player Jim Hart, bass-player Matt Ridley, drummer Steve Brown and pianist Barry Green perform modern jazz and swing.

Fleece Jazz, Colchester

Fri 24 May

£15 / 01206 262 836

  • 20:00 – 22:45

Nick Ross Orchestra: Sounds Of The Glenn Miller Era

The band plays 1940s and 1950s swing classics made famous by the likes of Miller, Dorsey, Basie and James.

Epsom Playhouse

Sat 14 Sep

£17.50 / 01372 742555

  • 19:30

The Forum Theatre, Billingham

Sun 26 May

£16.50 (£15.50) / 01642 552663

  • 19:30

Oldham Coliseum Theatre

Sat 20 Jul

Phone for prices / 0161 624 2829

  • 19:30

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Rat Pack Live

A swinging tribute to Frank, Sammy and Dean, featuring stars from the West End production Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas.

Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline

Sat 1 Jun

£21.50 / 01383 602302

  • 19:30

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Fri 31 May

£24.50 (£22.50) / 0141 353 8000

  • 19:30

Music Hall, Aberdeen

Thu 30 May

£24.50 (£22.50) / 01224 641122

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Tempo

Relax and enjoy an evening of music, mood and style in an atmospheric setting as Tempo, Fringe Award winners, perform a classic selection of songs - unforgettable melodies such as "Come fly with me", " Summertime", "the way you look tonight", "Just in time" and "My baby just cares for me". Vocal vibrance, versatility and…

Queen Charlotte Rooms, Edinburgh

Mon 10 Jun

£8 / 0131 555 6660

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 20:00 – 21:45

Tue 11 Jun

£8 / 0131 555 6660

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 20:00 – 21:45

Wed 12 Jun

£8 / 0131 555 6660

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 20:00 – 21:45
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1940s Big Band Swing Dance

Dress in your 1940s finery (perhaps a diamond as big as the Blitz?) for dinner and dancing to the musical stylings of That Swing Sensation Big Band and Nicola Cassells. More fun comes in the form of a raffle and auction.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow

Fri 30 Aug

£55 (includes complimentary drink and three course meal) / 01292 561347

  • 18:15 – 00:00

The Adrian Cox Quartet

The saxophonist and clarinet-player performs lively and retro-influenced jazz-swing with the band.

Boisdales Of Canary Wharf, London E14

Wed 31 Jul

£4.50–£20 / 020 7715 5818

  • 20:00

Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill

Fri 7 Jun

£10 (£8.50) / 01444 242888

  • 20:00

Adrian Cox Quintet

The saxophonist and clarinet-player performs lively and retro-influenced jazz-swing with the band.

Botany Bay Cricket Club, Enfield

Tue 23 Jul

£10 ( £8) / 020 8363 4482

  • 20:30

Ali McGregor's Alchemy

Australian chanteuse and cabaret royalty, Ali McGregor presents the London premiere of her show Alchemy. McGregor draws inspiration from opera, cabaret and trashy 80s pop divas and working alongside the finest jazz musicians, she creates unique hybrids from popular songs, standards and blues. Expect to hear mash-ups…

Royal Festival Hall, London SE1

Fri 13 Sep

£20.50–£15.50 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£14) / 0844 875 0073

  • 19:15

Sat 14 Sep

£20.50–£15.50 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£14) / 0844 875 0073

  • 19:15

Alive And Swinging With Marilyn Monroe

A Hollywood-themed cabaret featuring swing music.

The Old Market, Hove

Fri 24 May

£17.50 / 01273 917272

  • 22:00
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The Alley Cats

Rockabilly and swing combo from the North East.

The Station, Newcastle upon Tyne

Fri 28 Jun

Free / 0191 268 1397

  • 21:00

Alligator Gumbo

Creole-swing by the six-piece band based in Leeds.

Leeds Jazz Club At Armley Conservative Club

Tue 9 Jul

Phone for prices / 0113 252 3844

  • 20:30 – 23:00

Matt And Phred's, Manchester

Fri 28 Jun

£5 / 0161 831 7002

  • 21:30 – 01:00

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
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The Bob Wilson Jazz And Swing Band

The trombone-player performs jazz standards and swing tracks by Louis Armstrong, Chris Barber and Kenny Ball with his band.

The Priory, Loughborough

Thu 20 Jun

£8 / 01509 216333

  • 20:30 – 23:00

Buddy Greco & Lezlie Anders

The veteran American husband and wife duo performs popular jazz and swing songs.

Harlow Playhouse

Fri 18 Oct

£15–£17 (£13–£15) / 01279 431945

  • 19:30

Radlett Centre

Sun 2 Jun

£25 (£24) / 01923 859291

  • 19:30
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The Cable Street Band

The ensemble performs music in the Manooche tradition, Eastern European and Klezmer styles, plus swing classics.

Royal Albert Hall, London SW7

Thu 13 Jun

Elgar Room

£12 / 0845 401 5045

  • 21:45

Company B

The Cornwall-based seven-piece play jump jive and swing from the 1940s and 1950s.

Sterts Theatre, Liskeard

Fri 14 Jun

£10; £13 inc meal (£8; Children £6) / 01579 362382

  • 19:30

Dominic Mattos

The counter-tenor and cabaret performer sings jazz-swing and popular songs from stage musicals.

The Pheasantry, London SW3

Fri 24 May

£12 / 020 7351 5031

  • 20:30

Duncan Allen and Guests

Cabaret evening of Swing.

First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Brighton

Sun 26 May

£10 (£8) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Edana Minghella Quartet

The vocalist sings jazz and swing songs with her band.

Pizza Express, Maidstone

Sat 29 Jun

£16 / 01622 683548

  • 20:00
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