East Grinstead Jazz Club & Festival – A Celebration of Community and Music
For several years, the East Grinstead Jazz Club has been lighting up the Apron Café at the Chequermead Theatre every first Tuesday of the month. Its ongoing success is largely thanks to the passion and expertise of its curator, Jenny Green. An established jazz singer with two successful albums under her belt—and with performance credits at renowned venues such as Ronnie Scotts and Pizza Express Soho—Jenny brings her deep knowledge of jazz to every show.
After hosting her own jazz radio programme on Meridian FM, Jenny naturally transitioned into running a jazz club in town. Originally held upstairs at the Dorset Arms around 2015, the club found a new home at the Chequermead Theatre when COVID restrictions required a change. Starting with a modest audience of around 10 ,the club now regularly welcomes 90+ devoted jazz fans and consistently sells out each month.
Building on the club’s success, Jenny curated East Grinstead’s very first Jazz Festival last year with the invaluable support of David Kent and charity partner Being Neigbourly. The festival was such a triumph that plans are in place for this year's event—from August 14th to 17th. The festival will feature: for the first time a Gospel workshop with a chance for participants to join the choir in a performance held at St Swithun's Church .
ABOUT BEING NEIGHBOURLY EAST GRINSTEAD:
Being Neighbourly is an East Grinstead based registered charity. It is all about pairing up ‘local volunteers who care’ with ‘neighbours in need of support’. The aim is to combat loneliness and isolation and enable a sense of safety and independence through our practical support. www.BeingNeighbourly.co.uk
Elite Venue Selection Felbridge Gatwick are offering a special rate for festival goers. £95.00 per night based on 2 people in double standard room inclusive of breakfast.
Please quote reference: EAST140825 to use this offer when booking rooms.
Join Joanne Miller Gospel Rising for a 1 hour workshop.
Followed by a free gospel concert 7.30pm prepare to be uplifted.
A special headline performance at St Swithun’s Church
A vibrant jazz trail along the High Street with a Dixie band, interactive jazz workshops at the Jubilee Centre , and a series of live performances in local pubs and cafes, culminating in a headline act at The Crown.
For the first time, enjoy a jazz brunch at the Dorset Arms, followed by an afternoon of live music and lunch on the lawns of the Chequer Mead Theatre.
Jenny is incredibly grateful to the town for coming together to fill the streets with music and to support local businesses. To ensure that the Jazz Festival continues to flourish, we are seeking sponsors. As a sponsor, your business will be featured in our festival programme, highlighted on our social media channels, and mentioned on the radio.
Join us in keeping the spirit
of jazz alive in East Grinstead!
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