Upcoming Bands
The Savoy Band was originally formed in 1959 by trombonist Barry Palser (1936-2020). Nowadays the enjoyment of ‘making music’ is still evident in their performance but they ... (click for more)
Kevin Scott – Tenor Banjo and Band Leader. Spent the early part of his jazz career, playing in his own Oliver, Morton, Armstrong band. He has played with various local bands. ... (click for more)
Sarah Spencer’s Transatlantic Jazz Band Described as ‘one of the exciting, new young breed of traditional jazz players and the hottest tenor saxophonist on the jazz scene ... (click for more)
70th Anniversary Party - This is a ticket only event.
Please see our News Item which gives full details of the event. (click for more)
'Paula Jackman’s Jazz Masters, is named as a tribute to Paula’s husband, Brian Masters - one of Britain’s finest jazz banjoists, who passed away last September. There is n... (click for more)
New Orleans Jazz Bandits – Back in 1956 Colin Kingwell, formed his first ‘Jazz Bandits’. Over the years the style of the band changed leading up to the inimitable New Orle... (click for more)
Musicians to be confirmed
Band Profile not currently available (click for more)
The Sunshine Kings are led by Graham Hughes on the trombone and vocals (with the odd feature on chromatic harmonica by request!). Graham works with many of the most respected ja... (click for more)
THE PETER RUDEFORTH BAND are a London-based jazz band formed from the very finest Dixieland and Swing musicians on the scene today. The music is hot, uplifting, beautiful and rh... (click for more)
Tony Scriven Sunshine Jazzband - This band pays tribute to Monty Sunshine who was one of the founder members of New Orleans style Jazz in Britain along with Ken Colyer and Chris... (click for more)
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CJC 70th Anniversary Party
Colchester Jazz Club - 70th Anniversary Party
Sunday 11 October 2026 - 2.30 pm until 9.30 pm
at Marks Tey Parish Hall.
This is a ticket only event and the tickets will be going on sale initially to members only on 5th July 2026, and will then be open to guests on 2nd August.
The price of tickets will be £25 for members and £35 for guests, payment by cash or cheque please. Tickets can be bought at the Club on Sunday evenings or you can contact Maureen by phone or email (see contact details under 'About the Club - Contact Us') We hope you will join us in celebrating our 70th.
We have John Maddocks Jazzmen (8 piece band) playing for us in the afternoon:
John Maddocks and Mark Aston (Reeds),
Tom Connor (Trumpet), Simon Wyld (Trombone),
Andy Dickens (Guitar), Sy Gorlick (Drums),
Peter McCurrie (Bass) and Keith Durston (Piano)
And
Pete Rudeforth and the Regulars playing in the evening:
Pete Rudeforth (Trumpet), Trevor Whiting (Clarinet),
Andy Flaxman (Trombone), Sean Moyses (Banjo),
Sandy Burnett (Bass) and John Sutton (Drums).
Doors open at 1.45 pm and the music starts at 2.30 pm until 5.00 pm with John Maddocks Jazzmen. A buffet meal will be served at 5.00 pm, more music at 7.00 pm until 9.30 pm with Pete Rudeforth and The Regulars. There will be a raffle, lucky ticket prize, bar and brolly parade.
No Jazz Session on 13 September 2026
Please note that there will be no jazz session at the Club on 13 September 2026 due to the Warner's Jazz Festival, which many of our members attend.