Jazz Events

Epigone Jazz Ensemble have a collective musical experience of more than a century, playing almost every style of music. Their shared love, however, is Jazz from all eras.

They play Cool Jazz from the 1920s to the 2020s - from American Songbook Standards to Blue Note Classics and from Latin Jazz hits to funky Modern Jazz interpretations of Jazz Classics.

In describing their music, audiences have used adjectives such as jazzy, swinging, cool, funky, tight, heavy, modern, original, chill, refreshing and woof!

They say 'almost everywhere we play, we are asked to play again, which must say something about our style of playing and vast repertoire'. They have played regularly at well-known local venues such as Mama Liz's in Stamford. They have also played at diverse events including boutique festivals, such as at Woodfordstock in Woodford, Northamptonshire, in aid of Cransley Hospice, family gatherings, coffee shop gigs, small jazz clubs, weddings and corporate events.

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A great lunchtime opportunity to hear the very talented BirchwoodKnight covering old standards, jazz and toe-tapping instrumental folk tunes from the British Isles and America.

Kevin McNally…AKA Doc Lesyeux! Kevin has been doing this for a little while now! Starting in the 70s with local rock bands, through the 80s and 90s as singer guitarist with his own blues bands, and depping in countless covers bands, more recently playing steel guitar with bluegrass bands, and currently the trio Living Proof and country band The Western Earls. He plays an eclectic mix of songs, some covers, some his own, with the odd steel guitar instrumental thrown in. From folk, jazz and blues through new wave to country and rock, from Fats Waller to the Georgia Satellites, Dylan to Gallagher (Rory not Liam!) and many stops in-between. All linked with a stream of consciousness and humour, but no miserable introspection! Kevin has played countless clubs, pubs and venues across the UK and Europe, including The Stables, Wavendon, the Water Rats, London, The Robin Hood, Great British Blues Festival, Burnley Blues Festival, Coventry Music Festival, Moira Folk Festival and many Bluegrass festivals. Also most of the clubs on Beale Street in Memphis, as well as across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas, as well as UK television and radio shows. ​​​https://youtu.be/6EAcl44uFus?si=XsGJ3fxUc4VxS1NK

Welcome to Unit 5,  a sonic science lab where five unique musical minds meet to experiment with new ideas and push their creative limits. Join them for the journey.

Formed in 2022 in Rutland, England’s smallest county, Unit 5 is a band with broad horizons. Their unique sound is born of the diverse musical influences of its five founding members and the result is a wonderfully eclectic world of original music.

From jazzy chords and acoustic ballads to strutting funk and screaming solos, Unit 5's music is clever, captivating and always has something unexpected up its sleeve.

2025 saw the release of the band’s maiden album, Someone else’s life. From opening anthem, What Good is Love, through the charming acoustic Butterflies, the backbeat reggae blues of Guilty and the funk swagger of Shine to the guitar pyrotechnics of More Than Friends, it’s the perfect introduction to the characterful song writing and playful performance that are Unit 5’s hallmarks.

Unit 5 is:

Steve Park (drums), Steve Jones (vocals and guitars) Dan Creed (vocals and guitars), Colin Richardson (bass) and Andy Parr (sound & engineering).

The Jively Sisters are a vibrant vocal trio bringing the magic of the swing and boogie-woogie eras back to life. Daisy, Elly, and Polly, accompanied by talented pianist Kate, blend their voices in rich, close harmonies inspired by the golden age of vintage jazz, performing beloved classics like Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. With lively rhythms, playful charm, and classic vintage style, their performances capture the spirit of the 1930s and 1940s.