31/10/2026
DEVON & CORNWALL JA*Z DIARY NOVEMBER 2026
ALL GIGS START AT 8.30PM & ENTRY IS FREE UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1
RIVIERA RAMBLERS. Totnes Cinema. 27 High Street, Totnes. TQ9 5NP. 01803 269832 12-2pm. Free, donations welcome.
JA*Z ON SUNDAY. The Bay Horse Inn, 8 Cistern St, Totnes TQ9 5SP, UK. 7.30pm. Free, donations welcome.
THE VINTAGE JA*Z COLLECTIVE. Bude Jazz Club. Falcon Hotel, Breakwater Rd, Bude EX23 8SD. 7.30-10pm. Chge.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 2
HARRY DOWELL QUARTET. North Devon Jazz Club, Beaver Inn, Irsha St, Appledore. EX39 1RY. Free, collection for band, PWYC.
GETHIN LIDDINGTON’S ALLSORTS. The Old Duke King Street Bristol BS1 4ER Free entry 8.30 – 11.00pm.
JA*Z JAM SESSION with Jesse Mollins, gtr; Linus Fenton, bass; Dennis Harris; drums. Arts Centre, 15 West St, Ashburton TQ13 7DT. 7.30pm. £8/5/3/0, pay what you can. ashburtonarts.org.uk. or wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3
LOS BANDIDOS. Kingsbridge Jazz Club, Western Backway, Off Fore St, Kingsbridge. TQ7 1QB. 7.30pm. £15, pay on door. [email protected]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4
RIVIERA RAMBLERS Ye Olde Smokey House Inn Vicarage Road, Marldon, Paignton,TQ3 1NN 01803-557630 FREE 7- 9pm. Booking advised
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5
C’EST SI BON. Jazz Quintet. Black Ivory Piano Bar, 4 Belle Vue Rd, Paignton TQ4 6ER. 7.30pm. 07975 505437or 01803 222251
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8
BEN CREIGHTON GRIFFITHS (jazz harp) & JOSEPH VAN PARYS (gtr). Cottles Jazz Club, St James Chapel, St James St Okehampton EX20 1DW. £10adv, £12.50 door. [email protected] or whatsapp 07740163709 to book. Hear them on
https://youtu.be/eIjCgaea8dg?si=QJSumfmOsRAkRanZ.
RIVIERA RAMBLERS. The Ness, Ness Drive, Shaldon, Nr Teignmouth, TQ14 0HP 01626 873480. 1 – 3pm booking advised. Free,
CITY STEAM JA*Z BAND. Royal British Legion Club, School Lane, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1TX. 3-5.30pm. Collection for band.
BUDAPEST CAFÉ ORCHESTRA. Calstock Arts, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX. Doors/Bar 6.45pm, music 7.30pm. £19 adv/£22door.( £2 discount Friends of Calstock Arts)
BEN CREIGHTON GRIFFITHS & JOSEPH VAN DU PARYS (Jazz harp(!) and guitar duo). Cottles Jazz Club, St James’ Chapel, Okehampton EX20 1DW. 3-5pm. £10 adv/£12 door. [email protected] for tickets.
KEITH LITTLE HOT 6. M&J Promotions PBA Club Nibley Rd, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 9XW. £15 cash on the door 3.00 - 5.00pm - doors 2.00pm
TRUDGEONS TRAD JA*Z TROUBADOURS. The Old Duke King Street Bristol BS1 4ER Free entry 8.30 – 11.00pm.
BLUES ON SUNDAY. The Bay Horse Inn, 8 Cistern St, Totnes TQ9 5SP, UK. 7.30pm. Free, donations welcome.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 9
VINTAGE JA*Z TRIO. Dinner & Dance. Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury-on-Sea, Kingsbridge TQ7 4BG.. Dinner Booking essential. www.burghisland.com. 01548 810514
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12
STEELY JA*Z. Fougou Music @ Livermead Cliff Hotel, Seafront, Torbay Rd Torquay TQ2 6RQ. Doors 7.30 for 8pm. £23/student U18 £15. https://fougoumusic.com/event/steely-jazz/. Info 07967 790358
C’EST SI BON. Jazz Quintet. Black Ivory Piano Bar, 4 Belle Vue Rd, Paignton TQ4 6ER. 7.30pm. 07975 505437or 01803 222251
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13
BUCKSTONE TRIO & JANE. Town Hall, Bedford Square,Tavistock PL19 0AE. 7.30pm. £15 door/£11 adv. wegottickets.com/f/27040. Easy parking, bar & dancing.
https://youtu.be/1gJ2Rs2oqxM?si=mpvmsR-Tz9z8v0BL
MIKE DENHAM & JULIA TITUS. Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East St, Ilminster.TA19 0AN. 7.30-10pm. £20/ £10 stu. 01460 [email protected]
MAGGIE REEDAY (vcl) QUARTET with Martin Jenkins, keys; Kevin Sanders, dbs; Eddie Kingdom, dms. Bedford Hotel, Plymouth Rd, Tavistock, PL19 8BB. 7.30 for 8pm. Tickets [email protected], or whatsapp 07740163709, £12.50adv, £15door
KEVIN GRENFELL’S Back to the 50s Livermead Cliff Hotel, Seafront, Torbay Rd Torquay TQ2 6RQ y from Friday 13 to Monday 16 November 2026. Featuring Kevin Grenfell's Back to the 50s playing 5 sessions of live music each with a different theme celebrating the Fabulous 50s: An audience with the King, The Pioneers of Rock 'n' Roll, Swingers and Crooners, and the Juke Box Special. £325 per person or £10 per session per person Price of package: £325 per person call 07917353374 or email [email protected]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14
MARIA NICOL TRIO ‘Remembering Lady Day’. A 30s-40s Speakeasy Night with the Music of Billie Holiday. Maria Nicol, vcl; Craig Milverton ,pno; John Donnelly, dbs. Black Ivory Piano Bar, 4 Belle Vue Rd, PaigntonTQ4 6ER. 7.30pm. Tickets £10 adv/£12 door. Book on 01803 222251
KEVIN GRENFELL’S Back to the 50s The Livermead Cliff Hotel, Seafront, Torbay Rd Torquay TQ2 6RQ from Friday 13 to Monday 16 November 2026. Featuring Kevin Grenfell's Back to the 50s playing 5 sessions of live music each with a different theme celebrating the Fabulous 50s: An audience with the King, The Pioneers of Rock 'n' Roll, Swingers and Crooners, and the Juke Box Special. £325 per person or £10 per session per person Price of package: £325 per person call 07917353374 or email [email protected]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15
MAGGIE REEDAY 4TET with Maggie, vcls; James Clemas,kb; Jim Rintoul, dbs; Coach York, dms. Dalwood Jazz Club @ Dalwood Village Hall EX13 7EG. Nr Axminster. 3pm. £12.50. Bar for beer/wine/soft drinks & tea/coffee/cake etc. Parking at the Village Hall. If poss, book in adv and pay (cash or card) at the door. [email protected]
KEVIN GRENFELL’S Back to the 50s The Livermead Cliff Hotel, Seafront, Torbay Rd Torquay TQ2 6RQ from Friday 13 to Monday 16 November 2026. Featuring Kevin Grenfell's Back to the 50s playing 5 sessions of live music each with a different theme celebrating the Fabulous 50s: An audience with the King, The Pioneers of Rock 'n' Roll, Swingers and Crooners, and the Juke Box Special. £325 per person or £10 per session per person Price of package: £325 per person call 07917353374 or email [email protected]
THE NICK WHITE/TREVOR WHITING QUINTET. (TRAD). Plymouth Jazz Club @ The Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Rd, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5DH 7.30pm. £15, £12 mmbrs. www.plymouth-jazz-club.com
JOLLITY FARM. Bude Jazz Club. Falcon Hotel, Breakwater Rd, Bude EX23 8SD. 7.30-10pm. £10member/£14visitor/£5stud.U14free.
JA*Z ON SUNDAY. The Bay Horse Inn, 8 Cistern St, Totnes TQ9 5SP, UK. 7.30pm. Free, donations welcome.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 16
KEVIN GRENFELL’S Back to the 50s The Livermead Cliff Hotel, Seafront, Torbay Rd Torquay TQ2 6RQ from Friday 13 to Monday 16 November 2026. Featuring Kevin Grenfell's Back to the 50s playing 5 sessions of live music each with a different theme celebrating the Fabulous 50s: An audience with the King, The Pioneers of Rock 'n' Roll, Swingers and Crooners, and the Juke Box Special. £325 per person or £10 per session per person Price of package: £325 per person call 07917353374 or email [email protected]
SIMON SPILLETT + CRAIG MILVERTON TRIO. North Devon Jazz Club, Beaver Inn, Irsha St, Appledore. EX39 1RY. Free, collection for band, PWYC.
TAVISTOCK JA*Z JAM. (house band; John Walters,kb; Kevin Sanders,dbs; Eddie Kingdom, dms). Granito Lounge, 55 Brook St, Tavistock PL19 0BJ. (note, new venue). Music 7.30pm. Food available all day 01822 243128. VG & GF menus. Dog-friendly. Free entry. FB ‘Tavistock Jazz Jam’ or email [email protected]
GETHIN LIDDINGTON’S ALLSORTS. The Old Duke King Street Bristol BS1 4ER Free entry 8.30 – 11.00pm.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18
ROGER MARKS FIESTA 5. Gordon’s Jazz Club, Magelake, Uffculme EX15 3DP. 6.45 for 7.30pm. £10 cash. Info & bookings 07799 014173 or [email protected]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19
C’EST SI BON. Jazz Quintet. Black Ivory Piano Bar, 4 Belle Vue Rd, Paignton TQ4 6ER. 7.30pm. 07975 505437or 01803 222251
VINTAGE JA*Z TRIO. Murder Mystery. Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury-on-Sea, Kingsbridge TQ7 4BG... www.burghisland.com. 01548 810514
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20
JAKE LEG JUG BAND. The Cottles Club, All Saints Church Hall, 4 Market St Okehampton. 8-10.15pm. Tickets £12.50adv/ £15 door info 07740 163709. [email protected].
GOLDEN COAST BIG BAND. Barnstaple Social Club, St Georges Rd, Barnstaple EX32 7AU. 01288 341653. 8pm. £8
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21
WILL BARNES TRIO. Calstock Arts, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX. Doors/Bar 6.45pm, music 7.30pm. £15 adv/£18door.( £2 discount Friends of Calstock Arts)
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22
VINTAGE JA*Z TRIO. The Ness, Ness Drive, Shaldon, Nr Teignmouth, TQ14 0HP 01626 873480. 1 – 3pm booking advised. Free,
JA*Z JAM SESSION WITH JOHN WALTER & FRIENDS. The Bay Horse Inn, 8 Cistern St, Totnes TQ9 5SP, UK. 7.30pm. Free, donations welcome
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24
ROGER MARKS’ FIESTA 5 at The Heathfield Inn, Walnut Rd, Honiton EX14 2UG 12:30 till 3.00pm. Admission £10. 01404 371357
THE RANDOM JA*Z COLLECTIVE. Sarah Williams,vcls; Paul Bamford, pno; Nik Peachey, gtr; Mark Lavender; dbs, Mike Wood; dms. Browns Hotel Jazz Club, 27-29 Victoria Rd, Dartmouth TQ6 9RT. Bar 6pm; food, 7pm; music 8pm. £25 music & supper. Venison (GF), Juniper and Blackberry Casserole. Pre-order for veggie option. Early booking essential on 01803 832572 or [email protected]. uk
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26
C’EST SI BON. Jazz Quintet. Black Ivory Piano Bar, 4 Belle Vue Rd, Paignton TQ4 6ER. 7.30pm. 07975 505437or 01803 222251
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27
TRUDGEONS TRAD JA*Z TROUBADOURS. Lewis Taylor,tpt; John Maddocks, clt & sax; Nick White, clt & sax; Paul Archibald, dms; Joe Trudgeon, dbs & vcl. Arts Centre, 15 West St, Ashburton TQ13 7DT. 7.30pm. £15/10/7 pay what you can. ashburtonarts.org.uk.
THE STUMBLERS featuring Dave Vaughan & Chris Willis. Lynton Jazz Club, Valley of the Rocks Hotel, Lynton EX35 6HS. 8pm. Free. Bruce 07970 437403.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28
VINTAGE JA*Z TRIO. Murder Mystery. Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury-on-Sea, Kingsbridge TQ7 4BG... www.burghisland.com. 01548 810514
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29
VINTAGE JA*Z TRIO. Totnes Cinema. 27 High Street, Totnes. TQ9 5NP. 01803 269832 12-2pm. Free, donations welcome. TRUDGEONS TRAD JA*Z TROUBADOURS. Bude Jazz Club. Falcon Hotel, Breakwater Rd, Bude EX23 8SD. 7.30-10pm. £10member/£14visitor/£5stud.U14free.
MAMA TOKUS & FRIENDS. Barrel House Ballroom, 59a High St Totnes TQ9 5PB. Doors 2pm for 3pm. Advance/ earlybird tickets £6/8 from https://wegottickets.com/event/693960, or £10 door. Video footage https://www.youtube.com/shorts/g8Rr7f6ZZdk. People can back my album of new, original, swing, jazz & blues tunes right here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/get-mama-album-s4sm
TOO DARN HOT. The Bay Horse Inn, 8 Cistern St, Totnes TQ9 5SP, UK. 7.30pm. Free, donations welcome.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 30
SHIRLEY SMART TRIO. North Devon Jazz Club, Beaver Inn, Irsha St, Appledore. EX39 1RY. Free, collection for band, PWYC.
GETHIN LIDDINGTON’S ALLSORTS. The Old Duke King Street Bristol BS1 4ER Free entry 8.30 – 11.00pm
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