St Ives Jazz Club

27/05/2026

POINTLESS BEAUTY​
This Tuesday - 2nd June 2026
Doors Open @ 6.30pm - No pre-booking seats
Music Starts @ 7.30pm
FREE ENTRY/PWYC

This Tuesday we are excited to host Pointless Beauty.
Pointless Beauty blend ambient textures, jazz-rock energy and spontaneous interplay into an uplifting experience that guides audiences from reflective stillness to hypnotic motion. This Bristol-based project, led by bassist/composer Al Swainger, is immersive, cinematic and rooted in human connection.
​Their acclaimed albums After & Before and Hearts Full of Grace offer rich atmospheres and close-knit interplay to create a welcome pause from the noise of everyday life.
Performances have featured at leading UK venues and festivals including Sound Cellar (Poole), Lantern Hall at Bristol Beacon, and Swanage Jazz Festival, with productions ranging from intimate small-club settings to fully staged multimedia shows with integrated visuals.
Suitable for jazz clubs, arts centres, cross-genre festivals and contemporary music programmes, the project is consistently praised for its atmosphere, emotional range, and strong ensemble rapport.
Band lineup:-
Al Swainger – Electric Bass & Soundscapes
Jon Clark – Drums & Triggers
Gary Alesbrook – Flugel
Martin Jenkins – Keys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE-fBNwtiLg&list=PLIeeC9ITT_8fIEQZg8MVLQcPluehN-R9J&index=5

All the best
The Jazz Club Team

Recorded live on Nov 28th at The Be-Bop Club, Hen & Chicken in Bristol.Al Swainger - Bass, Soundscapes and EffectsJon Clark - Drums & TriggersGary Alesbrook ...

25/04/2026

The Truro College Jazz Academy
With a support set from The St. Ives School Soul Band and
The Truro College Jazz Trio - Beare
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28th April 2026
Doors Open @ 6.30pm - No pre-booking seats
Music Starts @ 7.30pm
FREE ENTRY/PWYC
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Come and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating some of the very best young musical talent in Cornwall.
The Truro College Jazz Academy will close the evening, showcasing a dynamic programme of swing, funk and Latin, brought to life by some of the region’s most exciting emerging performers.
We’re also thrilled to feature two of the South West’s finest jazz musicians — Sarah McDonaugh (saxophone) and Robin Pengilley (trumpet) — whose experience and artistry help elevate the next generation, strengthening the sax and brass sections and bringing a truly professional edge to the performance.
Supporting the evening is the fantastic St Ives School Soul Band, highlighting the strong musical connection between school and college, and celebrating the future of live music in the region.
Opening the night is the superb jazz trio Bear, featuring Gruff Romm (bass), Pablo Beare (drums) and Jackson Shaw (piano) — setting the tone of the evening.
A night of collaboration, energy, and exceptional live music — not to be missed.

05/04/2026

Live at St Ives Jazz Club

We’re delighted to share this special performance from Aga Zaryan, performing Miłość live with the St Ives Jazz Club house band.

An intimate evening of world-class jazz, right here in Cornwall.

Featuring:
Sarah McDonagh — saxophone
Tom Quirke — piano
Ross Williams — bass
Damien Rodd — drums

Recorded, mixed & mastered by Josh Quirke

Watch the full performance here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilkyQ9VM0UI

If you enjoy it, a like, comment or share really helps us continue bringing incredible artists to St Ives.

Free entry — Pay What You Can
Live Jazz Every Tuesday at the Western Hotel

Aga Zayran performs Miłość live at St Ives Jazz Club — a stunning and expressive performance captured in an intimate setting.Backed by the St Ives Jazz Club ...

26/07/2025

Toku at the club last Tuesday
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26/07/2025

Hannah Copley last Tuesday
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25/07/2025

Toku at St Ives jazz club
*Tony Brown

25/07/2025

Hannah Copley at St Ives jazz club
*Tony Brown