NORWICH JAZZ CLUB

Live jazz upstairs at Bedfords

Tue October 19:

Paul Higgs' Shades of Miles

Paul Higgs (trumpet)
Simon Brown (piano)
Andy Staples (bass)
Marc Cecil (drums)
See Video 

Bedfords Bar
Entry £14 / U25s £7 PURCHASE TICKETS

We're delighted to welcome Paul Higgs to the club to present an evening of tunes by trumpet legend Miles Davis.

At the forefront of many important jazz innovations from the 20th century, Davis was also famous for his haunting, lyrical sound. Paul's subtle and sensitive style combined with an exquisite tone and virtuoso skill are perfectly matched to Davis's work. Laced with anecdotes about Davis's career, Paul's programme includes a number of well-known favourites as well as some less-familiar treasures.

Get a taste of what's in store here.

Doors: 7.30pm / music from 8.30-11pm

Tickets: £14 / U25s £7 / after 9.30pm £7 Purchase Tickets

Bedfords Bar, 1 Old Post Office Yard, Bedford Street, Norwich, NR2 1SL (see location)

ABOUT THE VENUE:

Gigs take place in the upstairs bar where up to 70 patrons can be accommodated around tables or close to the action in the front-row seats. There's a great choice of beers and wines at the bar and complimentary table snacks will be available. (Please note that meals are currently not available at the venue). The nearest multi-story car park is St.Andrew's Car Park a short 2min walk away on Duke Street.

Tue November 2

Open Mic / Jazz Jam

with the Simon Brown Trio
 

Bedfords Bar
Entry £6

Join us at Bedfords Bar for the monthly jam session where guest performers are invited to sit in with the house trio for maybe a blues, a favourite jazz ballad or bossa, or just a full-on bebop blow-out! (Singers please bring 3 copies of charts in your key for tunes you'd like to sing).

There's nowhere in Norwich quite like Bedfords for performers or patrons if you're looking for that intimate live-music experience. The musicians playing on the professionally-lit, elevated stage are easily visible to the audience from the bar's 4- and 6-seater tables; while the high-spec in-house sound system ensures that everything is clear as a bell. Musicians of all ages and experience are welcome so join the friendly house trio on-stage for a blow or just come along to relax and check out the vibe.

Admission £6 (pay on the door)

Doors 7.30pm / Music from 8pm - 10.30pm

Bedfords Bar, 1 Old Post Office Yard, Bedford Street, Norwich, NR2 1SL (see location)

Tue November 9:

The Harry Greene Blue Note Quintet

Harry Greene (tenor)
Reuben Fowler (trumpet)
TBC (organ)
Nick Costley-White (guitar)
Joel Barford (drums)
 

Bedfords Bar
Entry £14 / U25s £7 PURCHASE TICKETS

Led by saxophonist Harry Greene, this brand-new quintet pays a loving tribute to the legendary Blue Note label with fresh arrangements of Dexter Gordon, Freddie Hubbard and John Scofield compositions to name just a few. The band, comprising of some of the country’s most exciting and respected jazz musicians, captures the Blue Note spirit whilst retaining their own style and sense of originality.

Active in the eastern region's jazz scene even while still at school and more recently a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, Harry is now a fast-rising star on the wider UK jazz scene. Those of you who caught his organ trio here at the club in March 2019 will already know how Harry's arrangements stylishly reinterpret familiar tunes, giving us the opportunity to discover them all over again! And with this killer line-up you're assured of a great evening of high-quality music.

Doors: 7.30pm / music from 8.30-11pm

Tickets: £14 / U25s £7 / after 9.30pm £7 Purchase Tickets

Bedfords Bar, 1 Old Post Office Yard, Bedford Street, Norwich, NR2 1SL (see location)

ABOUT THE VENUE:

Gigs take place in the upstairs bar where up to 70 patrons can be accommodated around tables or close to the action in the front-row seats. There's a great choice of beers and wines at the bar and complimentary table snacks will be available. (Please note that meals are currently not available at the venue). The nearest multi-story car park is St.Andrew's Car Park a short 2min walk away on Duke Street.

Tue November 30

Open Mic / Jazz Jam

with the Simon Brown Trio

Bedfords Bar
Entry £6

A week earlier than our usual 'first Tuesday' slot, please join us at Bedfords Bar for the monthly jam session where guest performers are invited to sit in with the house trio for maybe a blues, a favourite jazz ballad or bossa, or just a full-on bebop blow-out! (Singers please bring 3 copies of charts in your key for tunes you'd like to sing).

There's nowhere in Norwich quite like Bedfords for performers or patrons if you're looking for that intimate live-music experience. The musicians playing on the professionally-lit, elevated stage are easily visible to the audience from the bar's 4- and 6-seater tables; while the high-spec in-house sound system ensures that everything is clear as a bell. Musicians of all ages and experience are welcome so join the friendly house trio on-stage for a blow or just come along to relax and check out the vibe.

Admission £6 (pay on the door)

Doors 7.30pm / Music from 8pm - 10.30pm

Bedfords Bar, 1 Old Post Office Yard, Bedford Street, Norwich, NR2 1SL (see location)

Tue December 7

Nigel Price Organ TrioVasilis Xenopoulos (tenor)
 

Nigel Price (guitar)
Ross Stanley (hammond B3)
Joel Barford (drums)
 

Bedfords Bar
Entry £14 / U25s £7PURCHASE TICKETS

The Nigel Price Organ Trio, winners of the 2010 Parliamentary Jazz Award for 'Best ensemble' will be playing selections from their past six albums, as well as music from the as yet unreleased 'Wes Re-Imagined' which sees the compositions of Wes Montgomery reworked into different feels.

Appearing with us as part of their extensive 2020 UK tour, expect a night of exciting interplay, virtuosic, blues-drenched soloing and a few laughs too!

Doors: 7.30pm / music from 8.30-11pm

Tickets: £14 / U25s £7 / after 9.30pm £7 Purchase Tickets

Bedfords Bar, 1 Old Post Office Yard, Bedford Street, Norwich, NR2 1SL (see location)

ABOUT THE VENUE:

Gigs take place in the upstairs bar where up to 70 patrons can be accommodated around tables or close to the action in the front-row seats. There's a great choice of beers and wines at the bar and complimentary table snacks will be available. (Please note that meals are currently not available at the venue). The nearest multi-story car park is St.Andrew's Car Park a short 2min walk away on Duke Street.