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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

One of London’s big jazz and swing attractions! 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.

a brand new 10-piece big band created by John Watson and Richard Exall ... playing the great music of the jazz stars of the 1940's and early 1950's ... Benny Goodman, The Dorsey Brothers etc. Tickets £15.00 in advance. For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.