Sunday Jazz at Whighams
Our famed jazz club was started back in March 2009 by two friends – local jazz musician Kevin Dorrian and jazz enthusiast Graeme Knox, regularly welcoming a crowd that reaches well into three figures every week. It has become one of the leading weekly jazz club’s in the UK – continually attracting some of the biggest names in jazz from around Scotland, the rest of the UK and Internationally. We’ve featured a raft of styles from the ‘Golden Age’ jazz of the early 20th century, Dixieland, Gypsy Jazz, West Coast, Be-Bop and of course some fantastic re-workings of The Great American Songbook.
A £5 cover charge per person is applicable for Jazz performances. This insures we can continue to support live music on a weekly basis.
All times 7-9:15 unless otherwise stated.
May 26
17th
Bossa Trio
Fronted by Portuguese singer/guitarist, Sergio Prazares, Bossa Trio has kept the flame alight for authenticating that wonderful rhythmic sound of Brazil, bringing a shimmering and scintillating pulse to a myriad of Brazilian music. Indeed, the music transports you to the bustle of the Rio Carnival, the warmth of the Copacabana Beach and the intensity of the Favelas.
His stunning guitar and vocal (all sung in Portuguese), resonates beautifully with the majesty of Brazil’s colourful musical tradition. With Sergio, his regular Bossa Trio bandmates Nick Gould (tenor sax) and Kevin Dorrian (drums/percussion) bring extra vibrancy to the music. Dreaming of Rio and The Copacabana? Tonight – Brazil come to you!
24th
Jordan Jackson and her Trio
As part of a UK tour, we’re delighted to welcome Jordan Jackson this evening. Jordan is a singer and pianist from London, now based in Copenhagen. She sings soulful covers accompanying herself on piano – her voice is firmly in the mould of Corrine Bailey Rae, Amy Winehouse, and Erykah Badu. She performs originals and jazz standards and will include including music from her latest CD .
She has also performed at renowned venues such as Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, The Jazz Cafe and in 2018 she had the honour of opening for the legendary Gloria Gaynor at the Happy Days Festival. She’s a true delight and tonight, accompanied by a trio led by Campbell Normand on piano, she’ll bring some exceptional jazz and soul to Whighams.
31st
Abbie Finn Quartet
One definitely not to miss!! Abbie Finn is a drummer and composer hailing from the North-East of England. Her work has been described as ‘Exceptional British Jazz’ by Jazz FM and as a ‘crucial member of the thriving North-East jazz scene.’
She has released several of her own albums to date, one of which was funded by the Ronnie Scott’s Charitable Foundation and launched at the Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho, London. She and her band have performed across the UK at many venues and festivals, and we are delighted to welcome her tonight in a quartet which will include the outstanding Harry Keeble on tenor sax and the immense talent of Dean Stockdale on piano.
Wine Tastings
Want to expand your wine knowledge or just try new things. We have options for you.
Pop in anytime and try one of our 5 wine flights. Each flight consists of 4 wines to try with handy notes to tell you more.
Join us on Sunday 28th June for our Wine & Jazz Festival at Whighams — an afternoon of live music, great wine, and good food. From 2pm to 9:15pm, enjoy four live jazz bands alongside a curated wine selection. Your ticket includes three wines (sparkling, white, or red, with alcohol-free options available) and a sharing board. You’ll receive a wine card on arrival, so you can redeem your glasses at your own pace.
Tickets are £27.50, including live music, wine, and food. Simply purchase online via our shop and join us.
If you want to hold a taking for more than 12 people please email [email protected] with your requirements.
Seated tastings can be arranged for up to 30 people.