Tag: Jazz & Blues

Sat Aug 30th 2pm – midnight

We can’t wait to welcome back to O’Rileys James Toba Ojo after how good his previous show was, this time he has joining him onstage is Vivek Santhosh a brilliant keyboard player. Toba Ojo – https://www.facebook.com/toba.ojo.5 Vivek Santhosh – https://www.instagram.com/viveksanthosh_official Entrance by donation/pay what you want or grab an advance ticket online for £10 plus […]

With 12 years experience under his belt, Jack compacts the golden years of Motown and soul into one charismatic and energetic show. With hits from The drifters, Jackie Wilson, The four tops and more; you will surely enjoy your trip to ‘Mo’sTown’

The Pete Roth Trio features leader Pete on guitar, Mike Pratt on bass, and the incomparable Bill Bruford on drums. The band creates jazz for a new generation of music enthusiasts, exploring beyond traditional jazz conventions. A jazz standard might reveal its essence only in the final moments of performance. Roth’s original compositions, such as “Dancing […]

The UK’s most authentic Northern Soul Live Show. Experience the soul-stirring magic of The Signatures, The Official backing band for many of the Northern Soul original artists as well as being featured as the house band on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on BBC 6 Music. Immerse yourself in the energy of a […]

A highly atmospheric double-bill featuring Meridian, a flute and harp duo, who craft original compositions, seamlessly blending live improvisation, electronic soundscapes, field recordings, Native American-style flutes, and world instruments, inspired by a passion for mindfulness, yoga, and meditation. They are joined by Convergence, whose work moves between many genres and features electronic musician Joe Cox […]

Deirdre Cartwright Organik Trio featuring Deirdre Cartwright (guitar); Pete Whittaker (organ); Gary Hammond (percussion). Celebrating the classic jazz organ-guitar trios of the 1960s Kenny Burrell & Jimmy Smith, Grant Green & Larry Young, Wes Montgomery & Melvin Rhyne, plus some original takes on The Beatles, Doors, Curtis Mayfield and Kate Bush. Swing, grooves and inventive […]

Eclectic genre-defying, Mambo Jambo are joined by violinist extraordinaire, Joe ‘Hotbow’ Martin for spontaneous, joyful music making. Expect all sorts of musical wildness, a mash-up of some swing, some Latin American, Cajun, Eastern European, some folky Bluegrass, plus original pieces that they composed together for last year’s Out Of The Box Festival.  Some may remember Joe from when he […]

The culmination of a celebratory Youth Jazz Orchestra project with young musicians gathered from across the Humber region. Duke Ellington and Charlie Mingus are at the heart of this project alongside other pieces especially arranged for the Festival by Humber Music Hub, showing how healthy the modern jazz scene is. Priority booking until 15/7.

Soft Machine : One of the greatest UK avant/jazz-rock bands of all time. Their work, from their earliest performances as a psychedelic band who were contemporaries of, and shared stages with, Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, all the way to being one of Europe’s best known ‘fusion’ groups, has influenced several […]

The Stumble are a blistering mix of blues, soul and old school R&B, they have been wowing audiences with the energy and virtuosity of their live performances for the past 20 years. Festival favourites in every corner of the UK and Europe, The Stumble are taking their creative talents to a new level with their stupendous […]

POLAR BEAR JAZZ CLUB! SATURDAY 23rd AUGUST 2025 ➳ FREE ENTRY // 16+ ➳ 7:30PM – 10:30PM This isn’t your typical jazz night… Experience the best modern jazz from top regional talent in a cosy, seated setting. Enjoy an eclectic jazz playlist throughout the night, and if you’re feeling inspired, bring your instrument and jam […]

Producer and actor Kobby Taylor brings his own brand of gig-theatre to life with live-synth, harp and remixes of classics from Afrobeat legend, his grandad Ebo Taylor. Vivek Santhosh will bring Moog and prophet synths basslines and pads and progressive harpist Stephanie Halsey will put a modern spin on a traditional instrument. Kobby’s music blends […]