Darlington New Orleans Jazz
2025 Events
Ray Sams ray@darlingtonjazz.co.uk Graham Foster graham@darlingtonjazz.co.uk
Saturday 1st February
Alan Barnes and John Hallam with The Tom Kincaid Trio
Alan Barnes and John Hallam are two multi-
Saturday 1st March
The T.J. Johnson Band
Sensational vocalist and pianist, T.J. is surely one of the U. K’s most unique entertainers. With effortless intonation, swing and soul he transcends the genres of jazz, blues and country music.
Saturday 15th March
The Hot Teapots from Italy
So you loved Frog and Henry? Well here’s another band whose roots are as street performers – this time from Italy. Dedicated to playing the early dance music of the 20th Century together with jazz, blues, and ragtime. – they will take you by storm!
Saturday 5th April
Tenement Jazz Band
The ever popular Tenement boys are back. Based in Edinburgh they are a traditional jazz band, who say they are on a journey of exploration back to the roots of the music that they play.
Saturday 3th May
Hot Fingers
Hot Fingers take you on a musical journey, spanning over twenty years from ragtime, red hot jazz, and low down blues, onto the sophisticated swing and crooners of the 1930’s.
Saturday 7th June
Midnight Follies Orchestra
This is the best chance you will have to hear the music of Ellington et al played live by a band of world class musicians. To read more see our Midnite Follies page.
Saturday 5th July
New Century Syncopated Seven
The New Century Ragtime Orchestra was founded in 1998, starting life as an eight piece, playing the ragtime arrangements of band leader Dave Kerr. Taking a step back in time they have added another string to their bow as a seven piece bringing you the music that you love newly arranged by Dave.
Saturday 9th August
Baby Jools and the Jazzaholics
‘Undoubtedly the best jazz band around today’ Jazz Review
Led by drummer Baby Jools this all-
Saturday 6th September
Paula Jackman’s Jazz Masters
The popular Jazz Masters return to Darlington with a programme of Dixieland Jazz from its roots in New Orleans through to its heyday during the British Trad boom.
Saturday 4th October
New Orleans Ragtime Band featuring Ian Wynne (piano)
Details to Follow
Saturday 18th October
Adrian Cox Trio
'Adrian Cox is in worldwide demand as a leading exponent of the New Orleans clarinet, for which he has an unrivalled feel for the music he plays. We are very lucky to book Adrian for this afternoon.
Saturday 1st November
Warren James “The Story of Skiffle”
Warren James is back with another fast paced show this time telling the Story of Skiffle, which was the Poor Man’s Jazz that launched British pop music. One not to be missed.
Saturday 6th December
Sarah Spencer’s Transatlantic Band
Back by popular demand, and closing our 2025 Season is Sarah Spencer. A remarkable reeds woman, who remains in demand on both sides of the pond, supported this afternoon by her very professional Transatlantic Band.