Upcoming Events › Live Jazz

New to the Walnut Tree - supremely talented jazz violinist and entertainer back on the jazz scene after starring on the major cruise ships. Tickets (£10) available from Tad Newton 01604 858549

Tickets (£10) available from Tad Newton 01604 858549

Great band from Liverpool in a very rare appearance outside the North West. Tickets (£10) available from Tad Newton 01604 858549

From the bands of Bilk, Barber and Ball: Richard Exall (reeds), Amy Roberts (clarinet, sax, flute), Ben Cummings (trumpet), Ian Bateman (trombone), Nick Millward (drums), Bill Coleman (bass) and Craig Milverton (piano). Tickets (£12.50) available from Tad Newton 01604 858549

Great 6-piece from London..hot jazz with a difference! Tickets £10 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

with Sarah Spencer (Clarinet/sax/vocals..from New Orleans..now back in England!) Tickets £10 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

with special guests from Denmark: Paul Harrison (clarinet/sax) and Phil Nice (piano). Tickets £10 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

A special benefit for Roy Williams, who has been very ill, led and organised by guitarist Jim Douglas, featuring many jazz stars. Tickets £10 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Much requested return of this fine Django gypsy style ban - with guitars, bass, clarinet and vocals. Tickets £10 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.  

Tickets £10 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

A welcome return of this fine band featuring many of the top jazz musicians from the Midlands including young rising star Alex Clarke (clarinet/sax). Tickets £10 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

this will be different..with Boysey Battrum (sax legend), Richard Baker (trombone), Stewart Russell (drums), Tom Purr (bass), Jamie Osborne (guitar..director of The County Youth Big Band) and Krystel Morrison (vocals, from Jazz Colossus). Tickets £10 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Tickets £10 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Tickets £10 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Hot jazz from this dynamic young band from Edinburgh. Tickets £10 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Basin Street to Basie...and Beyond! Tickets £10 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

+ guests. Tickets £10 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Tickets £10 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Internationally renowned jazz star: clarinet, alto and baritone sax. Alan Barnes is a prolific performer, composer, arranger and humourist. With 25 British jazz awards under his belt, he has played with John Dankworth, Kenny Baker, Bob Wilber, Scott Hamilton and "Humph". Guests with Tad Newton's Jazzfriends and Dave Browning. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations

Sensational jazz violin supremo! Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Tad Newton's Jazzfriends with very special guest: top jazz vocalist, Roy Forbes. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

To finish the current season, a great band led by Graham Smith (drums)…a varied and swingin’ jazz session featuring some of the top jazz stars from the Midlands' vibrant jazz scene! Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Swinging Dixeland featuring Pete Rudeforth-trumpet. Tim Huskisson-piano, John Elmer-drums, Andy Flaxman-trombone, Mao Yamada-bass and Richard Exall-sax/clarinet. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Great band with a varies repertoire! Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Great classic and vintage jazz. David was a sensation on his previous Walnut visit with The Dime Notes. Martin Wheatley (guitar/banjo), Michael McQuaid, Nick Ball! Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Super new band..Django to Dixieland and Jazz Delights. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Multi instrumentalist Ewan brings his great young band to The Walnut. Ewan is regular member of “Frog & Henry” and has played many times in New Orleans with the iconic “Tuba Skinny” Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Sue Greenway (sax/clarinet), Alan Bateman (trumpet), Dickie White (banjo/guitar), John Watson (drums) and Karl Wagner (bass)..traditional jazz with a fresh approach! Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Straight ahead jazz! Led by trombone star: Ian Bateman (ex Acker Bilk, Pete Allen bands). Denny Ilett (guitar), Andy Crowdy (bass), Stuart Hendersen (trumpet) and Ed Richardson (drums). Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Richard Leach (trombone), Tony Pipkin (trumpet),  Zoltan Sagi (clarinet/sax), Mark Challinor (banjo), Dave Deakin (sousaphone) and Nick Ward (drums). Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

...music from the Bix Beiderbecke era. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Sensational American jazz/blues guitarist with very special guest: Alex Clarke (Sax/clarinet/flute…former finalist from BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year….a great rising talent!) Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

featuring Al Gurr (piano), Keith York (drums) and Clive Morton (bass) play “Carter, Hodges, Hawkins and Getz!”..the jazz sax legends! Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

present “Paris in the Jazz Age”. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

John Watson (drums), Alan Haughton (piano) and Richard Exall (clarinet). Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

with Zoltan Sagi, Richard Exall, Gary Wood, Al Gurr, Nick Ward, Graham Read - small band Harlem swing. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Gypsy jazz with Martin Winning (clarinet, Martin has played with Ray Charles,Tina Turner and Van Morrison), John Wheatcroft (guitar… “an incredible guitarist with an astonishing technique”-Gary Potter), Bill Coleman (bass…Bill has played with Acker Bilk, Al Green etc), Will Ballard (guitar…a fine rhythm player and founder member of The Hot Club of Cambridge), Andy Shaw

Featuring Amy Roberts (clarinet/sax/flute) John Hallam (sax/clarinet) Sandy Suchodulski [(bass) Richard Busiakiewicz (piano) and Nick Millward (drums). Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Led by Kevin Scott [banjo/vocal]..top class traditional stylists! Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

The fantastic tenor/soprano saxophonist with Alec Dankworth (bass), Pete Cater (drums) and Rob Barron (piano) Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Superb 13-piece band featuring a host of Midlands jazz stars and Sarah Spencer (vocals). Do not miss this spectacular band! Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Hot New Orleans jazz at its very best with Sarah Spencer (sax/clarinet/vocals), Mike Henry (trumpet), Mike Owen (trombone), Jim Swinnerton (bass), Hugh Crozier (piano) and Graham Smith (drums). Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

International band of great young musicians including Ewan Bleach who often plays with Tuba Skinny. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Dave Browning, Britain's top stride pianist brings his own star-studded band to The Walnut...featuring: Allen Beechey (trumpet/cornet), Richard Exall (clarinet/sax), Ian Bateman (trombone), Keith Donald (bass), Brian Henderson (drums). Superb high energy traditional and New Orleans jazz! Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

One of Britain’s most popular traditional outfits! Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Superb New Orleans and traditional jazz, on tour from Newcastle! Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF TAD NEWTON'S SUNDAY LUNCH JAZZ SESSIONS featuring Dave Browning, Tad Newton's Jazzfriends, Trevor Whiting, The Golden Eagle Jazz Band, Richard Exall/Zoltan Sagi Quintet. All day tickets £30 in advance. Call Tad Newton on 01604 854949 to book your tickets.

Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

with Emily Campbell (vocals) — an affectionate visit to the 1920’s and 30’s. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

former BBC Young Jazz finalist Alex Clarke and ace drummer Clarke Tracey with their fine band! Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

One of the Midland's top traditional jazz bands. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

"Goes Getz" - Tribute to the great Stan Getz Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Hot jazz from one of London’s top jazz bands, led by Symon Wylde (trombone). Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Unique jazz/blues entertainment. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Expect the unexpected! Tickets £15 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

With special guest Brian Butler (trombone). Tickets £15 on the door. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Jazz standards and rarities, superbly played. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Paula Jackman’s Jazz Masters..a new and exciting new New Orleans style band featuring Paula Jackman (reeds), Mike Henry (trumpet), Bob Alcoe (trombone), Hugh Crozier (piano), Graham Collicot (drums) and Marc Easener (sousaphone). Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

One of London’s big jazz and swing attractions! Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Tad Newton (trombone/vocals), Gary Wood (trumpet/vocals), Mike Wills (clarinet/saxes), Tomas Pedersen (bass), Alan Haughton (piano) and Ronnie Fenn (drums). Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

great young band from Italy!.. a special bonus session! Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

fabulous 13 piece vintage jazz orchestra…Ellington, Calloway, McKinneys Cotton Pickers. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Presents “Jazz Piano Favourites”. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.