The Royal Oak, Old Town

Our Tuesday night Jazz sessions have been running for 14 years and have seen many prominent and award winning artists performing such as Tina May, David Newton, Jim Mullen, John Etheridge, Howard Alden, Adrian Cox and many more. Tables can be booked through the venues booking page : - https://theroyaloakoldtown.co.uk/jazz-blues-live-sessions/

Since 2015, The Royal Oak has become a cornerstone of Old Town Swindon’s eating and drinking community and also hosts fine dining at the hugely rated restaurant The Choptank

FREE Entry : Performance times: 20:00-21:00 / 21:30-22:30 The Royal Oak, 24 Devizes Road, Swindon, SN1 4BQ

2026

NOVEMBER

3RD NOVEMBER - HOPKINS HAMMOND TRIO - This funky groove led Trio are a project by Jazz favourites, Scott Hammond (Drums), Ruth Hammond (Keys) and Matt Hopkins (guitar), We and the audience love their eclectic set list of the funkier, bluesier side of Jazz - tunes from Pat Metheny to John Scofield, a real treat for fans of this genre and beyond.

10TH NOVEMBER - ROB BRIAN QUARTET - This session is a must for fans of Jazz drums, or drums generally! Drum master Rob Brian has performed with Siouxsie Sioux for some years, including performing on Jools Holland, but he has also worked with Peter Gabriel, Goldfrapp, and Jazz leaders such as Jason Rebello and Alan Barnes. We thought it was about time he brought his quartet to the club! Expect some classic swing, be-bop, ballads, drum & bass, funk fusion and even some Gene Krupa Chicago style vibes.

17TH NOVEMBER - ELIJAH JEFFRIES & EDDIE GRIPPER QUARTET- A club debut for Jazz vocalist Elijah Jeffries who joins fellow rising star Eddie Gripper (Piano) as part of their UK Album tour. Written and recorded within 8 weeks, their self-entitled album is the culmination of both musician’s fruitful working relationship and individual passion for songwriting. With seven original songs and one never-before heard adaptation of a 17th century Aria, Elijah Jeffery & Eddie Gripper offer up an “eagerly awaited”(The Jazz Mann)collaboration straddling the genres of progressive pop, indie folk and alternative jazz. Also featuring Paul Jefferies (Double Bass) and Euan Palmer (Drums)

24TH NOVEMBER - JAMES CHADWICK & JAKE MCMURCHIE QUARTET - Cardiff-based jazz guitarist and composer James Chadwick is known for his distinctive, melodic approach, bringing a contemporary edge to jazz standards alongside his own original compositions and inventive arrangements. for this debut session he is joined by celebrated Saxophonist Jake McMurchie who is one of the South West’s most distinctive jazz sax players and is best known as a founding member of BBC Jazz Award-winning Get The Blessing

DECEMBER

1ST DECEMBER - SIMON SPILLETT & ALEX STEELE TRIO - The return of the Bebop master! Tubby Hayes biographer and multi-award-winning tenor saxophonist Simon Spillett returns for a storming session of straight-ahead, vibrant jazz. Widely regarded as one of the UK’s most acclaimed tenor players, Simon brings formidable energy, swing and unmistakable bebop fire to the stage. Joining him is the long-awaited return of piano maestro Alex Steele with Raph Mizraki (Double Bass) and Alex Goodyear (Drums)

8TH DECEMBER - DAVE BETTS LATIN JAZZ QUARTET - Bristol-based drummer, multi-percussionist and composer Dave Betts specialises in an infectious blend of Latin jazz and funk. His distinctive set-up combines drum kit with Latin percussion and multiple pedals, allowing him to create several percussion parts simultaneously. With four studio albums and a live album recorded during a residency at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s, Dave is known for energetic, groove-driven performances packed with rhythm and Latin flair.

15TH DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS JAZZ SESSION WITH KIM CYPHER - A Christmas Crackin' night hosted by the inimitable Vocalist and Saxophonist Kim Cypher, who will be joined by her fantastic band. It's Jazz with a modern twist, singalongs and Christmas sparkle! Joining Kim will be Chris Cobbson (Guitar), Raph Mizraki (Double Bass) and Mike Cypher (Drums)

29TH DECEMBER - OLIVIA OLWYN JAZZ FUNK & SOUL QUARTET - A debut for an absolute powerhouse vocalist currently based in Devon. This is a bonus session to play out 2026 and celebrate another year of top Jazz at The Royal Oak. Olivia will be singing R&B and contemporary jazz along with a killer band of Anders Olinder (keys), Dan Waldman (Guitar and Saxophone), and Andrew Tween (Drums)