As August 2025 marks what would have been Oscar Peterson’s 100th birthday, Jazz Jurassica pays homage to one of jazz’s greatest pianists — and invite you to join us at a live celebration in November.
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Want to know makes Jo Harrop tick? She’s one of the country’s most distinctive jazz singers and won the hearts of audiences in Lyme Regis when she played in November. In her Backstage Banter, Jo spills the beans on which contemporary sax player fills her with awe, what she’s listening to and her pre-gig tipple! Click on the image below and head on over to Jo’s Backstage Banter on our website. Enjoy!

In Paul Kelly’s Backstage Banter, Paul – festival maestro and sometime musician – reveals all in a rapid-fire quiz. Get ready for some shock and awe! There’s a Sting in the tail and some random shuffling!

Welcome to Backstage Banter Backstage Banter – your backstage pass to what’s rocking the boat in the world of music. In this series, we’re putting

Kim Cypher’s Backstage Banter In Kim Cypher’s Backstage Banter she tells of a “love at first listen”, a jet set gig and performing in front

We’re bringing the hip harp to our next jazz supper at Gateway Theatre, Seaton on Saturday 24 June. Read all about it here.

The ever popular Matt Carter is homeward bound to the south west. This time it’s to launch his Octet’s highly acclaimed debut album at Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis on May 12th.

Thank you for the music – Adam Sweet Here, ADAM SWEET, blues guitarist and singer, lists 10 of his favourite tracks. Find out more about

Award-winning vocalist Zoe Gilby and her quintet teams up with saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos for a sizzling set of jazz with pizazz. Together they represent the very best on today’s jazz scene – world class performances with exuberance and verve.