May 26

🎷 

🌟 An Evening of Live Jazz :  The Myke Clifford Quartet

Join us for a relaxed, intimate night of live jazz featuring one of the UK’s most versatile and engaging performers.

🎶 The Band

Myke Clifford — Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet & Vocals

Art Toper — Piano

Simon Redhead — Bass

Derek Scurll — Drums

Special Support

New York’s very own Hannah Campbell & The Speakeasy All Stars 

📅 Wednesday May 20th 2026

🕖 Doors open 7:00pm | Music until 10:00pm

Newnham Jazz Club

38 Hardwick Road, Newnham, Cambridge

🎵 About Myke Clifford

“In the beginning was the Tenor Saxophone — gleaming, sexy and very, very cool…”

With over four decades of playing, Myke Clifford brings passion, humour and deep musicality to every performance. A jazz musician at heart, his sound is shaped by legends like John Coltrane, Lee Konitz and Michael Brecker.

He performs on a beautiful 1954 Selmer Mk VI tenor — the same iconic model played by Coltrane — and has shared stages and studios with artists including Tim Bowness and Henry Fool. 

You may also recognise him as a main-stage compère at Glastonbury and the Cambridge Folk Festival. 

🎤 Plus — Myke will be singing a selection of jazz standards during the evening.

💷 Admission

£12 — Non-members

£8 — Members (✨ New members always welcome)

🍷 A Proper Speakeasy Atmosphere

Great music, friendly faces, and a relaxed club setting — the perfect midweek escape.

💸(message from Myke) Please only throw paper money.

We’d love to see you there!

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 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