Ipswich Jazz & Blues -

We hold monthly gigs in the spacious Willow suite at Venue 16, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich.

Ipswich Jazz & Blues (IJ&B) is a not-for-profit organisation run by jazz and blues enthusiasts whose sole aim is to bring the very best acts to Suffolk’s county town.

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Chris Corcoran and his band

Sunday May 10th

Doors open 2pm and music starts 2:30pm

Chris Corcoran is considered to be one of the finest blues guitarists in the UK. He performs regularly across London, Britain and Europe.

His shows offer tour-de-force performances of blues-based music which has influenced and inspired him over his 30 years of performing.

Joining Chris for his much anticipated Ipswich debut will be tenor saxophonists Lee Badau and Mike Austen, trumpeter Simon Da Silva, bassist Matt Radford and drummer Wez Johnson

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Upcoming Gigs

Check out our exciting lineup of jazz and blues performances

The music of David 'Fathead' Newman - Brandon Allen presents 'Some Kinda Mean'

Sunday June 14th

A journey into the musical life of David 'Fathead' Newman. The project will explore Newman's work with Ray Charles, his straight ahead albums with saxophonists Stanley Turrentine and James Clay, his collaborations with Hammond organists Jimmy McGriff and Lonnie Smith and his soul jazz/funk releases on Atlantic and Prestige.

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Paul Jones and Friends

Sunday July 19th

Lead singer for Manfred Mann, leader of The Blues Band, star of stage and screen and presenter of the BBC Radio 2 Blues programme for thirty two years; Paul Jones has been a household name since the 1960s. He is the voice of worldwide hits 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy', '5-4-3-2-1' and 'Pretty Flamingo' and maintains a busy touring schedule as part of The Manfreds.

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QCBA Play Blue Note

Sunday August 9th

A night celebrating Blue Note Records with QCBA, the explosive jazz group led by trumpeter Quentin Collins and saxophonist Brandon Allen.

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Horn Factory

Sunday September 13th

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Michael Messer & Chaz Jankel

Sunday October 11th

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Mark Crooks Organ Quartet

Sunday November 8th

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The Jive Aces Christmas Special

Sunday December 13th

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Recent Performances

Moments from our latest jazz and blues afternoons

Derek Nash's Picante Sunday January 18th, 2026

The Gray Project Sunday February 8th, 2026

Shakatak Sunday December 7th, 2025

Blues and Greene Sunday October 12th, 2025

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December 1st, 2025 by IJ&B Team

Spectacular 2026 Season Announced - January Through July!

We're delighted to unveil our spectacular lineup for the first half of 2026, featuring seven unmissable events that showcase the very best in jazz, blues and soul!

January 18th - Derek Nash's Picante
The season kicks off in style with their unique Latin flavours inspired by Buena Vista Social Club and Stan Getz, creating an irresistible blend of mambo, salsa, samba and bossa nova.

February 8th - The Gray Project
A 10-piece jazz funk and soul powerhouse taking their cues from Average White Band, Tower of Power and Quincy Jones - guaranteed to fill the floor with hip urban grooves!

March 8th - Steemy Dan
One of the region's finest returns! This critically acclaimed tribute to Steely Dan is so authentic you'll think you're listening to Walter Becker and Donald Fagen themselves.

April 12th - Ben Crosland's All Star Band
Jazz interpretations of The Kinks' songbook, featuring an incredible lineup including guitarist John Etheridge, Buster Birch on drums, Steve Lodder on keyboards and Theo Travis on saxophones.

May 10th - Chris Corcoran
The much-anticipated Ipswich debut of this blues guitar virtuoso, considered one of the UK's finest, backed by an exceptional band including Lee Badau and Mike Austen on saxophones.

June 14th - Brandon Allen presents 'Some Kinda Mean'
A journey through the musical life of David 'Fathead' Newman, exploring his legendary work with Ray Charles and beyond.

July 19th - Paul Jones and Friends
The season culminates with this legend - star of Manfred Mann, The Blues Band, and BBC Radio 2's Blues programme for 32 years. Joined by an all-star band featuring guitarist Denny Ilett, saxophonist Harry Greene, organist Jim Watson and drummer George Double, Paul presents an afternoon of rhythm and blues classics as well as some gems from the Manfred Mann and Blues Band back catalogues. Expect worldwide hits like 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy' and 'Pretty Flamingo' alongside rhythm and blues classics.

Tickets are on sale now at just £15 (except Paul Jones at £22). Don't miss out on what promises to be an extraordinary season at Ipswich's home of great live music!