Plymouth Jazz Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024 and continues to attract a vibrant following thanks to the many people who have given their time and effort over the last four decades.
Special events will take place during the year to mark the impressive milestone the Plymouth Jazz Club has reached. The club was founded by Tony Harris and the success that followed was due to the efforts of Tony, his colleagues and his sons Dennis and Paul. The very first gig was held on April 29 1984 at the Pacers Club on Union Street and the band playing that night was Don Rendall with the Tony Harris Quartet.
The club has enjoyed other notable venues across the city such as the Quay Club, Mayflower Sailing Club, Oscars, Astor Hotel, the Saltram Club and the Mermaid, Eggbuckland plus 20 other venues.
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The club now has its regular gigs at the Royal British Legion in Crownhill and there will also be a number of special events take place at other locations and occasionally jazz boat trips from the Barbican.
Plymouth Jazz Club features many different genres and attracts a dedicated following.
After the Covid weary years the club has managed to re-establish its close relationship with Tavistock Town Hall and they will be holding an event there on Friday June 7 featuring Pete Allen’s Jazz Band and on Friday September 6 the Dart Valley Stompers will perform at the Boringdon Park Golf Club.
The Christmas Party gig will feature an all female band called Hotsy Totsy who will also be performing on June 21 at the Royal British Legion in Crownhill.
The club looks forward to meeting and welcoming new guests and new members and helping preserve live music in the city. Near neighbours Kingsbridge Jazz Club will be celebrating their 30 years in 2025.
To keep up to date with their regular club gigs and special events visit www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk
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