an open invitation to all local Jazz musician's to come and jam with the house band, led by Johnny Hunter. The now infamous Matt & Phred's Jazz Jam has attracted the likes of Chuck Perkins, Lonnie Liston Smith and his Band, and Benn Clatworthy, as well as members of the Riot Jazz Brass Band, GoGo Penguin and the Beats & Pieces Big Band. This is a chance to see a diverse section of musicians from the North-West and beyond play impromptu sets together, don’t be surprised if you see a few well known faces on the stage.

The Jazz Jam is a chance for musicians to get together and get creative. It is open to all, entry is free and all instruments are welcome, including jazz vocalists.

Johnny will assemble a friendly host of musicians every session. The Jam is a great chance to meet with like-minded musicians, and a rare opportunity to see creative and inventive Jazz played in true improvised style.