Jazz on a Monday Afternoon: Spring Term Program 2026

Monday 12th January - 50 Years of Jazz in Britain

Monday 19th January - Live at the Village Vanguard

Monday 26th January - Jazz Singers Through The Ages

Monday 2nd February - 65 Years of Jazz part 2

Monday 9th February - Live! Vij Prakash and friends

Monday 16th February - British Trad Revival:
including a short film about the Cambridge Riverside Jazz Band made by the presenter

Monday 23rd February - A Tribute to Some Great Jazz Pianists

Monday 2nd March - The Forgotten Ones

Monday 9th March - Live! Evans/Diamand Trio

Toby Evans Guitar
Chris Diamand Bass
Jonah Evans Drums

Monday 16th March - Members' Choice

Jazz On A Monday Afternoon (MUS 07)

Day and time: Monday 2.00 - 3.30

Venue: via Friends Meeting House Jesus Lane
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 80
Start date: 6th October 2025

Jazz was born in the early 20th century in and around New Orleans. It then spread North and West coming to Europe in the 1920’s. In the autumn term we will illustrate this history through the music and accompanying commentary. In addition we will use the latest Penguin guide to help members build a collection of the best Jazz recordings. In the spring term we will freewheel but will include at least one session of bring your own favourite recording. We aim to give programmes that are enjoyable and entertaining for the new and the experienced listener. Suggestions for reading include The Rough Guide to Jazz, The History of Jazz by Ted Gioia and A New History of Jazz by Alyn Shipton.