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JAZZ CLUB - The Popup Speakeasy returns for another great night of Jazz on Wednesday April 15th
JAZZ CLUB - The Popup Speakeasy returns for another great night of Jazz on Wednesday April 15th
Get ready to groove with Iroko and the Speakeasy Allstars live at Newnham Jazz Club!
April 15 Iroko at the Newnham Jazz Club
Get ready for an awesome night in person, with Iroko bringing their vibes to the Newnham Jazz Club! Plus, enjoy some cool tunes from the Speakeasy Allstars supporting the show. Perfect for jazz lovers looking to chill and groove live. Don't miss out on this relaxed, fun evening.
Iroko is a Cambridge, UK-based band performing Afrobeat and Roots-influenced Music, often featuring sounds reminiscent of Fela Kuti and African jazz. They perform live at venues in the region and have music available on Bandcamp, featuring tracks like "African Skies/Yanvalou" and "Colonial Mentality".
Bandcamp: You can listen to and stream their music at iroko1.bandcamp.com.
Live Performances: The band has been featured at local Cambridge venues and events, including appearances noted on Instagram and at the Wednesday Session.
Lineup: Mentions of the band include collaborators such as Jane Hollingworth, Matt Kibble, and Alastair Appleton.
Background: Their sound is deeply rooted in African rhythms, specifically afrobeat, providing, for instance, high-energy sets.
Iroko will be supported by the Speakeasy Allstars featuring guest performers
Jeanette Langford
and trumpeter Chris Potter
Jeanette teaches violin and piano in the Cambridge area and is a registered Music Therapist. As well as playing with The Cyriacs, she has performed with the East Anglia Chamber Orchestra, the Cambridge Sinfonia, and the Meridian Piano Trio. Jeanette is currently listening to the fabulous fiddlers Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy.
Doors open 7.00pm Music from 7.30
🕖 Doors: 7.00pm
🎶 First set: 7.30pm
✨ Main set: 8.45pm
⏰ Finish: 10.00pm
🎟 Tickets: Non-members £12 in advance or on the door, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swing-into-christmas-pop-up-speakeasy-jazz-tickets-1976603302687?aff=oddtdtcreator
Club members: £8
Step into our Pop-Up Speakeasy for a night of top-class live jazz in a cosy nightclub-style setting — with a fully stocked bar and spring cheer in the air!
We look forward to seeing them - and you - for an evening of cool jazz in an intimate club atmosphere and we're proud to host this great Cambridge jazz collective. Please do come down and support them! (Remember to bring your membership card. Membership is only £15 for 2026.)
PS Our bar remains the best value for miles around!
Best Wishes, Newnham Social Club
Hardwick St, Cambridge CB3 9JA
ALSO, exciting news of CamJam - a new regular Tuesday night weekly session
CamJam is a long-running, musician-led jazz session in Cambridge built around a strong house band and an open, welcoming format. For over 20 years it has provided a supportive space where musicians of all levels are encouraged to sit in, explore standards, and develop their craft alongside others in a relaxed setting.
CamJam has recently moved from the Tram Depot to its new home at Newnham Croft Sports & Social Club, marking an exciting new chapter while continuing its established tradition.
Starting on in February 2026, CamJam differs from the monthly Speakeasy jazz night : while Speakeasy focuses on curated performances in a listening-room atmosphere, the weekly CamJam sessions centre on participation, open sit-ins, and the shared exploration of repertoire.
The musical focus remains on swing, attentive listening, and mutual respect, creating an atmosphere that is friendly yet musically engaged. Audiences enjoy authentic live jazz in a sociable setting, and players value the opportunity to collaborate in a supportive environment.
Run by musicians for the love of the music, CamJam continues to be a cornerstone of Cambridge's grassroots jazz community.
Best Wishes, Newnham Social Club
Hardwick St, Cambridge CB3 9JA
Club opening hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 1900 - 2200
Sunday: 1200 - 1700
How to contact the Club
Telephone: 01223 311453 during opening hours please or leave a message outside those hours and we will get back to you when we are open again.
HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON AT THE CLUB
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