DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF LIVE MUSIC!
Sessions are on Saturday nights (usually twice monthly) encompassing a variety of musical styles including Traditional, Mainstream, Big Band, the American Song Book, Rhythm and Blues, Boogie Woogie & Gypsy Jazz. Something here for most tastes!
Boston Spa Village Hall
199 High St, Boston Spa, Wetherby LS23 6AA
Pay on the door admission...
usually £12.00 cash or card
DOORS OPEN 7.00pm
MUSIC FROM 8.00pm - 10.30pm
OUR STORY
Jazz in The Spa – formerly Jazz at The Crown – began in the autumn of 1987 with regular Saturday sessions alternating two local Traditional Jazz Bands. From this beginning with modest attendances, the venture slowly flourished. The organisation of the sessions was subsequently taken over by two local jazz enthusiasts, Les Brown, and the late Tim Mallinson. Their efforts proved successful, and the venture matured over the years to gain national recognition and to have one of the most appreciative and supportive audiences in the UK. As the same time, the Club began to present bands and world class solo artists from around the UK and abroad.
In 2004, following renovations at the hotel, the club was forced to seek an alternative venue and with the enthusiastic help of local entrepreneur, Ken Waller, relocated to the local Village Hall. The move coincided with the introduction of Cabaret Club style seating and a ‘Bring your own Bottle’ policy which have proved to be a winning formula.
THE VENUE
Right in the middle of the village is the spacious, recently refurbished Village Hall which is the venue of Jazz in the Spa. Ample parking is available at the rear. Access and facilities for disabled visitors are guaranteed. Cabaret style seating and subdued lighting add to the ambience of each session and a warm welcome is certain.
We feature a different band or group every session playing in a variety of exciting and melodic styles. Visitors can expect Traditional and Mainstream formats interspersed with Rhythm and Blues, Gypsy Jazz and Big Bands. Not only are we proud to feature talented local musicians but welcome musicians from other parts of the UK and overseas.
Don't forget to bring your favourite tipple. We don't have a bar but you are welcome to bring along your own drinks, glasses and snacks.
Please take all bottles and cans home for recycling as there are no facilities at the Village Hall.
Going to Jazz in the Spa alone is better than missing out. Don't be shy, come along and we'll meet & seat you to ensure you enjoy every minute of your Saturday night in good safe company.
Groups (6 or more) are also very welcome. Why not bring along some friends to celebrate a birthday or special occasion? With notice we can arrange a special area for you all to sit together.
Come and Join Us. You’ll love the friendly atmosphere!
Ring Ken on 07775 984907
Bring a Bottle...
on your own & Love JAZZ?
Saturday night at the spa...DECEMber 2025
New Orleans Jazz & Blues
ALLIGATOR GUMBO
December 6th|8.00pm
about the band
Making a return visit to the Spa, this very popular band play jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz era, in particular the "roaring 20s", when music was raw and largely improvised with melodies and solos happening simultaneously which has now become defined as the 'New Orleans' sound. Alligator Gumbo strive to keep this style alive in their renditions of popular songs from this unique time and place.
Line Up
James Paylor - Double Bass & Vocals
Chris Williamson - Trumpet
Greg Surmacz - Clarinet & Saxophone
Tim Hurst - Trombone & Vocals
Mike Rudland-Simpson - Steel Guitar & Vocals
Chris Lloyd - Piano & Vocals
Jose Williamson - Drums, Washboard, Bells & Whistles
Western Swing
The swing commanders
December 20th|8.00pm
about the band
Our Christmas special! Get down early for this one as it's always a popular show..
The Swing Commanders take well crafted songs from the thirties to the fifties, from American Songbook classics to Western Swing and Novelty songs, and overlay them with lush vocal harmonies and hot solos.
The rhythms, varying from ballads to jive to quicksteps, are great for dances, theatre shows, and parties.
The band have appeared, often headlining, at most of the UK’s top Vintage and Country Music festivals.
They are loved by fans of Jazz, Country, Swing and Blues, and play all over the UK, regularly tour Europe and when they can, even cross the pond to visit the US!
The band members have a wealth of musical experience, from bar room to classical concert hall, as well as an understanding of dance and theatre.
This results in a stage show that is technically precise and wildly entertaining. Everyone involved loves performing the music, and this shines through.
Saturday night at the spa...JANUARY 2026
BIG BAND CABARET
ANCHORMEN JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH ALAN CROSS AND EMMA KURIJ-WASON
January 17th|8.00pm
about the band
Following their fantastic debut at Jazz in the Spa last year, we are pleased to kick off 2026 with the Anchormen Jazz Orchestra.
This is an incredibly entertaining show featuring a 17 piece big band plus vocalists Emma Kurij-Wason and Alan Cross - Alan featured in last year's show and went down a storm with his scouse humour!
You will hear some of the best music ever written, spanning decades of hits across every genre – including swing, Latin, funk, pop, soul and the timeless sound of big band.
A great way to blow away those January blues!
JAZZ
THE JON TAYLOR COLLECTIVE
January 31st|8.00pm
about the band
Following some bad weather last January, we had a last minute cancellation from the Savannah Jazz Band who were all travelling from afar, so we called on Jon Taylor to put a band together at the last minute and we were so glad we did! They put on an amazing show and the audience, though low in numbers that night, requested a repeat performance, so here they are - back by popular demand. Featuring Jon Taylor on reeds and vocals, Gary Gillyett on guitar and vocals, Andy Cholerton on acoustic piano, Tom Townsend on drums (plus his Georgie Fame vocals) and Christian Topman on bass.
You really don't want to miss this one!
Saturday night at the spa...february 2026
GYPSY JAZZ
hot club du nord
February 14th|8.00pm
about the band
What better way to celebrate the love this Valentine's Day than with some romantic Gypsy Jazz from Emma Fisk's Hot Club Du Nord.
The band bring to life the classic 1930s and 40s repertoire of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli's Hot Club de France. Featuring British Jazz Awards Nominee Emma Fisk on violin and the exceptional talents of James Birkett and David Harris (guitars) and Bruce Rollo (double bass), the band encompasses a wealth of experience, knowledge and love of the hot club/ gypsy jazz style. Their musically sparkling performances; engaging manner and infectious joy in the music have made them a popular choice across concert halls, theatres, art centres, village halls, festivals and jazz clubs.
At a Hot Club du Nord performance you will hear a selection of the popular songs, jazz standards and Reinhardt/ Grappelli originals as performed by Reinhardt & Grappelli's Hot Club de France during the 1930s and 40s. You can expect fresh, inspired interpretations of the material as well as recreations of some of the delightful arrangements from the original recordings. A treat for connoisseurs of swinging, string jazz and lovers of all things vintage!
future dates at the spa
stuart garside with the nola big band
jump, jive & wail
The tessa smith swing band
Georgina Jackson
Sarah Spencer's transatlantic jazz band
kate peters & derrick harris
Hot fingers with emily campbell
The steve cassidy band (festival show)
carioca soul
red stripe band
storyville
carl sinclair
dixiemix
slide by slide
northern swing orchestra
christmas show featuring
the honeybirds
The Swing commanders
March 14th|8.00pm
March 28th|8.00pm
May 9th|8.00pm
June 6th|8.00pm
June 13th|8.00pm
June 27th|8.00pm
July 4th|8.00pm
July 11th|8.00pm
August 8th|8.00pm
September 12th|8.00pm
September 26th|8.00pm
October 3rd|8.00pm
November 7th|8.00pm
November 21st|8.00pm
December 5th|8.00pm
December 19th|8.00pm
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Also run by the Jazz in the Spa team, we aim to bring you some of the best live entertainment from other genres such as Rock'n'Roll, Pop, Soul, Motown and Comedy.
Please visit our website for more information and to book tickets. Note that tickets are only available online for these events but our friendly team can do this for you at any of the Jazz in the Spa nights if you prefer.
boston spa festival weekend 2025
On Sunday 13th July Jazz in the Spa and Entertainment in the Spa sponsored live music in Millennium Gardens, Boston Spa featuring the Steve Cassidy band who had people literally dancing in the street! Also starring were our very own Ken and Heather with their band The Barn Owls.
Thanks to everyone who came down and supported us, we all had a great time and it was lovely to see some of the regulars from Jazz in the Spa.
...and if you fancy some daytime jazz why not look in on our friends in York
JAZZ, SWING AND BLUES
Dringhouses Sports Club
St Helen's Road, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1HR
Every Thursday 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Pay on the door admission... only £7.00
Drinks at club prices. Club membership NOT required.
Tea & Coffee available. Free Parking
Next week's session
27th November: Enrico Tomasso
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For more information contact 07896 716856
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