For information on upcoming gigs and typical menu, please send an email with your name, telephone number and postcode to belvederejazz@gmail.com
Please remember we are an all-dining club.
Upcoming Events
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Wed17Sep2025
The Harlem Meer Cats
Music of Duke Ellington's bands of the late 1920's and 1930's.
Ned Bennett – alto sax & clarinet
Alan Berlyn – trumpet
Alistair Alan – trombone
Neil Casey – piano
Jerome Davies – double bass
Richard Pite – drums
As a joyful homage to the timeless music of Duke Ellington’s bands from the late 1920s and early 1930s, the Meer Cats, consisting of six exceptionally skilled early jazz specialists based in London, have dedicated themselves to reviving the sounds and atmosphere of the legendary Cotton Club in New York.
Expect to hear tunes such as It Don’t Mean A Thing, Jungle Nights in Harlem, Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me, Stevedore Stomp, Caravan, Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Mood Indigo, Six or Seven Times, Perdido, In A Mellow Tone, The Jumpin’ Jive, I Let A Song Go Out of My Heart, The Ghost of Smokey Joe, Jubilee Stomp, Strangers in Love, along with many more favourites.
Their music has been arranged for the Harlem Meer Cats by their leader Ned Bennett, with each piece Ned transcribes the essence of the original recording, and distils it down to fit their streamlined 6-piece line up. All the melodies, harmonies and rhythms are carefully replicated. Played with authenticity, they treat every performance as a jazz gig with high energy playing, great improvised solos, and a swing feel to rank with the very best.
Admission £19.50 via prior reservation only
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Wed01Oct2025
SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTA - Savoy Collection
Chris Dean – vocals/tromboneAndy Mears – alto sax/clarinet
Mike Hope – tenor sax
Chris Snead – trumpet
Trevor Brown – piano
Andy Robb – double bass
Max Mills – drums
The ‘Savoy Collection’ septet were formed from the Geraldo Orchestra under the leadership of Chris Dean back in 1992. After a long break Chris reformed them for a cruise in 2013.
They proved so popular with their ingeniously written arrangements by Chris to recreate a ‘big band’ sound, that they performed at the SLO convention in 2016 and regularly ever since. Upbeat jazz and big band arrangements including vocals are the order of the day, plus great Jazz playing from the country’s finest musicians, bring the audiences to their feet everywhere the band perform.
Sit back and enjoy a unique musical evening of great entertainment including vocals by Chris Dean and your favourite instrumentals including ‘Satin Doll,’ ‘Canadian Sunset’ and ‘Bourbon Street Parade’ plus many more of unforgettable favourites.
Admission £22.50 by prior reservation only
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Wed22Oct2025
T J Johnson
T J Johnson – vocals and piano
Al Nicholls – tenor saxophone
Curtis Volp – guitar
Tim Fairhall – double bass
Wesley Gibbons – drums
We welcome back the hugely popular TJ Johnson, who is widely considered to be one of the UK’s most charismatic highly revered jazz and blues singers. Backed by his group of top London based musicians, TJ plays an extraordinary blend of music that transcends the boundaries of jazz, blues, soul and country and is influenced by some of the greats such as Ray Charles, Dr John, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, BB King, Nina Simone, Alberta Hunter, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson and many more. His distinctive voice and unique personal stage manner always brings both the band and the audience together to create an intimate yet exciting atmosphere that is rarely equalled. TJ and his band have toured extensively both in the UK and overseas for over twenty five years and now while still maintaining a high profile at international festivals and venues, he is also very involved in the vibrant London music scene. TJ’s style and mix of music seems to be very popular with the young trendy in-crowd and older jazz and blues fans alike. They have also sold out over 20 times running at London’s Ronnie Scott’s.
Admission £19.50 via prior reservation only
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Wed05Nov2025
Ray Gelato & The Giants
Ray Gelato – sax/vocals
Olly Wilby – sax
Steve Rushton – drums
Andy Rogers – trombone
Danny Marsden – trumpet
Gunther Kurmayr – piano
Manuel Alvarez – double bass
Constantly the fabulous Ray Gelato, and his amazing swing band The Giants, blow the lid off Ronnie Scott’s Club in awesome fashion. Ray, a wonderful sax player and superb front man, is a London boy heavily influenced by the likes of Louis Prima, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Louis Jordan and Coleman Hawkins. The Giants’ brilliant horn section is made up of Andy Rogers – trombone, Danny Marsden – trumpet and Olly Wilby – saxophone, who’s joint talent goes beyond the brass, supplying some playful call and response backing vocals. The double bass player Manuel Alvarez and entertaining drummer Stevie Rushton, are always on fire together creating smoking hot rhythms and are the driving energy of the band. Completing the seven-piece line-up is the talented ever smiling jazz pianist Gunther Kurmayr tickling the ivories with great gusto.
“Arguably the only British jazz artist with a proper stage show.” – EVENING STANDARD
Admission £25 via prior reservation only – please note we are a supper club with everyone dining
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Wed19Nov2025
Louise Cookman & Pete Long
Pete Long is leader of the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz OrchestraNick Dawson is the musical director of the West End’s Mamma Mia Musical.
Joe Pettitt is leader of the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra.
Richard Pite the amazing drummer and stick juggler
Admission £19.50 – Reservations essential
Louise Cookman is one of the leading big band, jazz and swing era vocalists in the UK. Her rich, velvety voice, an instinctive musicality and a warm and witty stage presence have all ensured that she has been a hit with audiences all over the UK and abroad for more than two decades. She’s performed with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, The Piccadilly Dance Orchestra, The Len Phillips Swing Orchestra and the UK Glenn Miller Orchestra, to name just a few!
Nick Dawson is the director of the West End’s Mamma Mia Musical.
Joe Pettitt is leader of the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra.
Richard Pite the amazing drummer and stick juggler
Admission £19.50 – Reservations essential
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Wed03Dec2025
TONY JACOBS' - ‘A TOUCH OF STARDUST’
For our End of Year Gala Night we feature Tony Jacobs’ new show ‘A TOUCH OF STARDUST’ in which he celebrates wonderful songwriters and performers such as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Hoagy Carmichael, ‘Fats’ Waller, Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer, Al Jolson and many more.
Timeless songs and melodies include ‘What A Wonderful World’, ‘Puttin’ On The Ritz’, ‘I Love Paris’, ‘Chattanooga Choo-Choo’, ‘Skylark’, ‘No Strings’, ‘Hello Dolly’, ‘Alexander’s Ragtime Band’, ‘When You’re Smiling’, plus a few surprises – all interspersed with Tony’s informative and often hilarious anecdotes.
Tony is accompanied by the superb Martin Litton Quintet. Martin is an internationally renowned pianist, arranger, and bandleader who has worked and recorded with legendary British and American musicians, including Humphrey Lyttleton, Kenny Ball.
Martin’s musicians include some of the UK’s finest: Sandy Burnett on double bass, Jeff Lardner on drums, Simon Picton on guitar and Sue Greenway on saxophone and clarinet.
A TOUCH OF STARDUST – a dazzling celebration of music & song!
Tickets on sale Club nights at £25 (excl. meal & drinks)
(Please remember we are an all-dining jazz supper club. Email to reserve)
