Commuter Jazz

Commuter Jazz Commuter Jazz, established in 2011, is a fortnightly live music gig based at Southside.

Established since 2011, Commuter Jazz is a popular weekly live music event that promotes Jazz, Latin and World music styles.

29/05/2026

Just a gentle reminder that the fantastic Thom Whitworth Trio will be performing at Southside tonight. The music begins at 5:15pm. See you there and spread the word! đŸ˜€đŸ„

15/05/2026

A gentle reminder that the fantastic Nadim Teimoori is appearing at CJ later today. This is a gig that you don’t want to miss.

Nadim is a rising star who has performed with many of the top UK jazz musicians. He leads his own groups and is an established composer winning many awards.

See you later and spread the word! đŸ˜€đŸ„

01/05/2026

Cool Jazz on a Hot Day at Commuter Jazz today. A Sketch of Chet will be playing the music of Chet Baker telling the story behind the songs and respectfully charting his life and times.

See you later and there is still time to spread the word!

CJ gigs April 17th to 29th May
17/04/2026

CJ gigs April 17th to 29th May

Just a reminder that the fantastic Frank Birkbeck Quartet are in town tonight at Commuter Jazz. With two new faces to ch...
17/04/2026

Just a reminder that the fantastic Frank Birkbeck Quartet are in town tonight at Commuter Jazz. With two new faces to check out Ben Powling (tenor sax) and Richard Moulton (drums), this is another must-see gig at Southside Lincoln. Music begins at 5:15pm. See you there and still time to spread the word!

Spotlight on Tom Maddison (double bass) who is appearing tonight at Commuter Jazz with the Frank Birkbeck Quartet:Since ...
17/04/2026

Spotlight on Tom Maddison (double bass) who is appearing tonight at Commuter Jazz with the Frank Birkbeck Quartet:

Since graduating from Leeds College of Music's renowned jazz course in 2013, Tom has gone on to perform with a plethora of artists across the UK and internationally. From jazz and electro-swing bands at UK festivals such as Boomtown and Bestival, to big bands and orchestras at venues as prestigious as the Royal Albert Hall, Thomas brings a wealth of hard earned experience to the stage. He also has a passion for writing and arranging music, and examples of his work can be heard by many RAF ensembles, including the famous 'Squadronaires.'

Spotlight on Ben Powling (tenor sax) who is appearing with The Frank Birkbeck Quartet on Friday 17th April.Since graduat...
12/04/2026

Spotlight on Ben Powling (tenor sax) who is appearing with The Frank Birkbeck Quartet on Friday 17th April.

Since graduating Leeds Conservatoire in 2013, tenor saxophonist Ben Powling has performed extensively as a sideman and leader across the UK, Europe and Asia honing a personal style based in a love of 60s jazz, West African musical styles and punk rock.

Ben is co-leader and composer of Vipertime, who have released two acclaimed albums and were selected in 2024 for Jazz North’s ‘Nothern Line’ funding scheme. Ben is also a member of Sam Quintana’s contemporary jazz ensemble Wandering Monster, award winning jazz-punks WorldService Project, Ben Haskins Quartet, Howlin’ Ric & The Rocketeers, Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra, and works extensively with Ghanaian singer and percussionist Kweku Sackey aka K.O.G.

Notable gigs with these groups include Berlin Jazz Festival, London Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scotts, Isle of Wight Festival, NH7 Festival Pune, Goa Jazz Festival, Cork Jazz Festival, International Jazz Festival Saalfelden, Manchester Jazz Festival, Latitude Festival, Greenman Festival and Wilderness Festival. His music has been featured on BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3 and Worldwide FM and in 2019 his group Mansion of Snakes were winners of the PRS For Music Emerging Artists Fund.

As well as performing, Ben has made a committed effort to building and nurturing the Leeds jazz scene. In 2018 he and venue owner Jack Simpson curated and released To Be Here Now, a vinyl and digital compilation of Leeds jazz released on their label HPBC Records. The LP was featured by Gilles Peterson on his BBC 6 Music UK Jazz special along with an interview with Ben.

“Spiraling saxophone work” - Rolling Stone

“Forceful Coltrane-inspired tenor” - The Jazz Man

“With his big Dexter Gordon sound [Powling] not only stayed in the race but won hands down” - Bebop Spoken Here

“Powling mines a rich vein of Coltrane-isms” - London Jazz News

Watch Ben performing at Peggy's Skylight:

https://youtu.be/-X-7imTFPeQ?si=7ZaWYB336z1nFVHd

Upcoming gigs to complete the 2025/26 CJ season.17/4/26 - Frank Birkbeck Quartet1/5/26 - A Sketch Of Chet15/5/26 - Nadim...
10/04/2026

Upcoming gigs to complete the 2025/26 CJ season.

17/4/26 - Frank Birkbeck Quartet

1/5/26 - A Sketch Of Chet
15/5/26 - Nadim Teimoori with The Plus Three Trio
29/5/26 - Thom Whitworth Trio

12/6/26 - Me and Mr Jones
26/6/26 - Funk In Deep Freeze

See you there and spread the word!

20/03/2026

Just a timely reminder that CJ is ON tonight at Southside. Trio Manteca will be providing the musical entertainment from 5:15pm. Two sets of Latin Jazz charting the history and inspiration of Central and South America influence. Paul Deats will be playing the recently tuned grand piano and will be ably supported by Simon Paterson (bass guitar) and Stevie Smith (drums and percussion).

See you there and spread the word!

This is the final gig before we break for Easter.

Just a reminder, in advance, that we are performing at Southside Lincoln this Friday 20th March. The first 'back to back...
15/03/2026

Just a reminder, in advance, that we are performing at Southside Lincoln this Friday 20th March. The first 'back to back' gigs since the LPAC days!

Trio Manteca will be providing the melodies and rhythms of Latin Jazz. The recently tuned grand piano will be expertly utilised by the magnificent Paul Deats. The seating will be in the round with the band on the floor in the hall.

See you there and spread the word. Please remind friends, family and neighbours that the gig is happening on Friday and not in a fortnight (27th March)

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Southside, Colegrave Street
Lincoln
LN58DW

Opening Hours

4:30pm - 7:30pm

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