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The Watford Jazz Junction festival runs 12-19 May 2024 featuring the acclaimed Ray Gelato & The Giants ("Awesome band!" Paul McCartney) supported by Xantoné Blacq for our pulsating Gala Show, + amazing shows with Cuban fusion specialists LoKkhi TeRra featuring Dele Sosimi, Grammy-winning Jean Toussaint & his Quintet, and, Fergus Quill & Maddy Coombs. Plus Ruth Fisher's Jazz Brunch featuring Imogen Ryall, Young Ones Jazz Workshop, and of course, Jazz Steps Around Oxhey Village Tom Ridout, Charlie Pyne & many more surprises with 20+ bands.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sun, 12 May
Halsey Hall
Ruth Fisher's Jazz Brunch: Imogen Ryall presents The Charles Mingus / Joni Mitchell Songbook
12 May 2024, 10:30 – 12:30
Halsey Hall, Rickmansworth Rd, Watford WD18 0JE
A 2-hour late Sunday morning show featuring conversation and live music inspired by the 1975 Joni Mitchell cross-over album, ‘Mingus’. Ticket price includes brunch.
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Thu, 16 May
Watford Palace Theatre
Gala Night Show: Ray Gelato & The Giants, supported by Xantoné Blacq
16 May 2024, 19:30 – 22:00
Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Rd, Watford WD17 1JZ
Our Gala Night Show featuring the world famous Ray Gelato & The Giants, supported by Xantoné Blacq. It's going to be a party! ON SALE via the Watford Palace Theatre Box Office (linked below).
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Fri, 17 May
Pump House Theatre
Friday Night Show: LoKkhi TeRra featuring Dele Sosimi
17 May 2024, 20:00 – 22:30
Pump House Theatre, 5 Local Board Rd, Watford WD17 2JP
Join us for a pulsating Friday night of music with London fusionistas LoKkhi TeRra who've have created a unique sound-clash, with ex-Fela Kuti keyboardist and legendary UK Afro-beat ambassador Dele Sosimi. Wow!
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Sat, 18 May
Pump House Theatre
Jazz for Young Ones Workshop: led by the Music Workshop Company
18 May 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
Pump House Theatre, 5 Local Board Rd, Watford WD17 2JP
A very special interactive jazz workshop for young people aged 4-12, no matter their experience or musical talents.
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Sat, 18 May
Pump House Colne River Room
Saturday Matinee Show: Fergus Quill Trio & Maddy Coombs Quartet (Double Bill)
18 May 2024, 15:00 – 17:30
Pump House Colne River Room, 5 Local Board Rd, Watford WD17 2JP
Continuing our commitment to supporting the face of jazz to come in the UK, we’re delighted to present a double bill with special sets from The Fergus Quill Trio and rising sax star Maddy Coombs and her trio.
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Sat, 18 May
Pump House Theatre
Saturday Night Show: Jean Toussaint Quintet supported by Emile Hinton
18 May 2024, 19:30 – 22:00
Pump House Theatre, 5 Local Board Rd, Watford WD17 2JP
Join us for an exceptional show (and jazz lover's dream), with straight ahead modern tunes & ballads, led by the legendary saxophonist, Jean Toussaint. With support from the Emile Hinton Trio.
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Sun, 19 May
Across Oxhey Village
Jazz Steps Around Oxhey Village: a free event for all the family
19 May 2024, 12:00 – 19:00
Across Oxhey Village, Watford WD19
Our annual free 'festival within a festival' connects up all the pubs in Oxhey Village and outside on the Watford Heath green space to present a bumper afternoon's entertainment.
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