Upcoming Bands
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)
The Louisiana Rhythm Kings - Perform the jazz of the 1920s and 30s, capturing the exciting sounds of New Orleans, Chicago and New York. Their repertoire features the music of Je... (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)
French Quarter All Stars – The declared aim of the French Quarter All Stars is to play the authentic jazz from the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans. The French Quarter is, and... (click for more)
Formed in 2020 The Forest Hill Owls is a stellar new group bringing together some of London's finest early jazz musicians, playing authentic transcriptions and arrangements of o... (click for more)
This band consists mainly of the musicians who played in Pete Lay's Gambit Jazzmen. Sadly Pete died in September 2025, his musicians wanted to honour the bookings made for 2025... (click for more)
Musicians to be confirmed
No musical profile available at the moment. (click for more)
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)
Banjo player for this date will be Dickie White
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 - See News Item for full details. Ticket Only.
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)
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Latest Club News
Sunday 5 July 2026 - Summer Party Night
Come and celebrate the Colchester Jazz Club's Summer Party on Sunday 5 July 2026, 7.00 - 10.00 pm. Dancing and listening to Richard Bennett's New Orleans All Stars. The theme for the evening is Hawaiian/loud shirts. We will have strawberries and cream, plus there will be the usual raffle and brolly parade.
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.