We are excited to announce the launch of our new jazz season of 2026 with a performance from saxophonist Simon Spillet and his quartet. In 2026, Simon is celebrating his 30th year in the business. Expect a swinging selection of bebop, hard bop and post-bop, and some shared stories and experience. Simon will be joined by his quartet featuring bassist Alec Dankworth, Pete Billington on the piano and Pete Cater on the drums.
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Epsom Jazz Club presents the Blackhawk Quintet
Come and join us for a night of cool jazz performed by The Blackhawk Quintet, featuring a tribute to the 1950s West Coast legend, Shelly Manne. The Blackhawk Quintet celebrates a clutch of golden performances captured live at the Blackhawk Jazz Club in San Francisco in September 1959. The band do this by connecting with the music of their corresponding original artists, but also by bringing their own originality to their performances. Featuring Matt Skelton on drums, Jim Davison on trumpet, Mark Crooks on tenor saxophone, Leon Greening on the piano, and Jeremy Brown on the double bass.
Epsom Choral Society Summer Concert
Join Epsom Choral Society for an electrifying evening of jazz-inspired choral music at our Summer Concert in June 2025 at St Andrew’s Church, Cheam.
The centrepiece of the programme is Will Todd’s Mass in Blue, a thrilling fusion of jazz and sacred music, performed with a live jazz trio and saxophone.
The programme also features John Rutter’s Birthday Madrigals, a vibrant celebration of jazz harmonies, and Ola Gjeilo’s Evening Prayer, a beautifully atmospheric piece blending voices with piano and saxophone.
We are also thrilled to present the world premiere of True Story by acclaimed composer Russell Hepplewhite, written especially for this occasion.
With the brilliant soprano soloist Lisa Swayne, this concert promises to be a unique and unforgettable musical experience—a dazzling mix of jazz, rhythm, and soaring melodies! Don’t miss it!
Epsom Jazz Club – Coloriage
Come along and enjoy some great jazz in a friendly setting.
Coloriage featuring Mike Guy (accordion) and Harry Diplock (guitar) – in quartet with bass and drums
Exploring the legacy of Richard Galliano, this will be a night of Argentine tango, French musette and gypsy jazz with music by the likes of Astor Piazzolla and Django Reinhardt, as well as Galliano himself.
Buy your tickets at www.epsomjazzclub.com.
Jazz Saturdays
Listen to the sounds of Chi Jazz in the beautiful surroundings of RHS Garden Wisley. Hear them every Saturday from 8 June to 27 July, from 1pm to 4pm on Seven Acres Lawn in the Butterfly Lovers Pavilion. Even better, why not bring a picnic or purchase food at our Wisley Food Hall and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with all the family. Included in garden admission.