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 4BQ2025
OCTOBER
7th OCTOBER - NIGEL PRICE ORGAN TRIO - The acclaimed trio led by award winning Guitar master Nigel Price are performing at the club as part of their UK Tour. This is one night you do not want to miss! Nigel Price (Guitar), Ross Stanley (Hammond Organ), & Joel Barford (Drums)
14th OCTOBER - ZAMBALANDO - It’s a Latin Edition of the weekly Jazz Club! Zambalando play fusion of Salsa, Merengue, Lando, Samba and Bossa Nova with a unique ‘twist’ in compound time signatures and complex rhythms creating their own original sound - fusion of jazz, funk and afro-peruvian rhythms. Miguel Lara - Vocals & Guitar, Adam Frost - Guitar, Joe Westwood - Bass, Tawanda Mapanda - Percussion
21st OCTOBER - ROD KELLY TRIO - This trio always put a smile on our face! Jazz standards mixed in with Boogie Woogie and Blues Classics with alot of laughs in-between. Led by Vocalist and Pianist Rod Kelly, with Wayne Elliot (Double Bass) and Eddie John (Drums)
28th OCTOBER - LUCY MOON QUARTET - A class act led by the swinging honey coated voice of Lucy Moon. Great to swing dance to or to relax with a drink to the vintage vibes! Lucy Moon (Vocals), Dale Hambidge (Piano), Chris Jones (Double Bass), and Ryan Thrupp (Drums)
NOVEMBER
4th NOVEMBER - ALEX CLARKE/EDDIE GRIPPER QUARTET - The club will be familiar with the multi award winning Alex Clarke and this session is part of a UK tour with pianist Eddie Gripper who is quickly establishing himself as a formidable young pianist on the scene. Also featuring Nick Kacal (Double Bass) and Ronan Ristord (Drums)
11th NOVEMBER - THE DJAMMY DODGERS - We had so much fun at their debut session at the club, we just had to get them back before the year was out! The Djammy Dodgers play luscious Gypsy Jazz with a refreshing flutey twist! Swinging, atmospheric music inspired by Django Reinhardt and the Gypsy tradition. It's fun, expressive and danceable! Jenny Samson (Flute), James Tomlinson & Tom Daly (Guitars) and Patrick Farell (Double Bass)
18th NOVEMBER - CHRIS COBBSON PLAYS THE NEGRO SPIRITUALS - A debut performance of a soul stirring project that plays tribute to spiritual folk music that was created by African Americans during the times of the slave trade. The songs and music predate Blues and Gospel and were songs of suffering but also freedom and hope. Chris Cobbson (Guitar), John Paul Gard (Organ) Keith Fairbairn (Percussion) and Paolo Adamo (Drums)
25TH NOVEMBER - NEWTON/XENOPOULOS/BATEMAN QUINTET - A one night only line up to celebrate the venue’s 10th anniversary, and the heavenly birthday of the co-founder of the Jazz Club, David Knight. An all star line up of Jazz award winners and club favourites, David Newton (Piano), Ian Bateman (Trombone), Vasilis Xenopoulos (Saxophone, Ashley John Long (Double Bass) and Scott Hammond (Drums)
DECEMBER
2ND DECEMBER - STARLINGS - FUNK! LATIN! JAZZ! The return of the all female supergroup that have it all! Bringing a showcase of covers and originals you don't want to miss this one! Emma Holbrook (Drums), Lisa Cherian (Percussion), Sophie Stockham (Saxophone), Ruth Hammond (Keys)
9TH DECEMBER - THE TOM HILL & PHIL BOND JAZZ-ADELIC EXPERIENCE - The first time at the club for this stunning energetic Jazz-adelic experience! A quartet led by Phil Bond (Keys and Vocals), and Tom Clarke-Hill (Double Bass) and featuring Chris Bowden (Saxophone). Strap in for a funky buffet of original jazz tunes penned by Chris, Phil and Tom plus jazz standards and blues.
16TH DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS 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 cheer!
30TH DECEMBER - DEREK NASH & JONNY HENDERSON TRIO - BONUS HOLIDAY JAZZ FUNK SESSION - This year we have decided to have a Jazz & Funk session right in-between the holidays! Not just a killer band, but a time for all of the club followers to celebrate the holiday season together before we see in 2026!
