Here is the Jazz Group Autumn Winter 2025 Season appearing at the Bijou Cinema and The Grand in Southport.
See the Group Page for more information on getting tickets or pay at the Jazz Desk at Monthly Meetings at Christ Church. Guests welcome on application.
Tickets are priced at £28 (£35 for December) including a meal and are available online.
Jazz Group – September
SEPTEMBER – Monday 15th – Bijou Cinema
An evening at the Bijou with the music of George Gershwin. Learn about his life, from our resident jazzophile Howard Poole and ‘watch films of the genius that produced Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess and a host of memorable songs, films and musicals.
Timings at the Bijou: 4:30 Drinks, 5:00 Talk, 6:00 Meal, 7:00 Films, 9:30 End
Jazz Group – October
OCTOBER – Monday 13th – The Grand
Wendy Kirkland Quartet
An evening at The Grand with a fine jazz artist who is no stranger to Southport Jazz Festival and Ronnie Scott’s
Wendy Kirkland – Piano/Vocal with Ray Butcher – Trumpet, Pat Sprakes – Double Bass, Johnny Hunter – Drums
Timings at The Grand: 6:30 Drinks, 7:00 Meal, 8:00 Music, 10:00 End
Jazz Group – November
NOVEMBER – Monday 10th – The Grand
John Hallam Quartet
An outstanding NW performer, John is well-known to many local jazz aficionados. Here he is playing with an impeccable selection of local musicians
… a truly mellifluous treat is in store for the listener!
Tom Kincaid – Keyboards – Dave Tomkins – Bass – Eryl Roberts – Drums
Timings at The Grand: 6:30 Drinks, 7:00 Meal, 8:00 Music, 10:00 End
Jazz Group – December
DECEMBER – Monday 8th – The Grand
Phil Shotton’s Xmas Big Band Party
Phil and his band of little helpers have been labouring in their workshop in Lapland to fashion a perfect Xmas celebration for the u3a Jazz Group
……. The presents are wrapped, the Xmas sherry is poured …. now for a jazz-tastic party !!
Timings at The Grand: 6:30 Drinks, 7:00 Meal, 8:00 Music, 10:00 End
