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Storey’s Trio is in the great tradition of 1950s and 60s jazz. Imagine yourself in New York or Chicago, in the days of the great masters - Sonny Rollins or Miles Davis; or maybe you’re in London at Ronnie Scott’s, listening to Tubby Hayes or Ronnie himself. The music is strong and muscular with more than a little humour - classic jazz with a great history. The Trio presents material from their second album 'Jouska'. It features their signature, quicksilver interplay, honed…

‘THE OPPOSITE SEX’ A comedy for stage, by David Tristram, directed by Ann Tyler. Thursday 12th May until Saturday 14th May, 7.30pm. Venue Southwell Library. Following Southwell Theatre Club’s pre-pandemic successful production of ‘The Fat Lady Sings in Little Grimley’, another comedy by the same playwright, David Tristram, will be their first play production since. ‘The Opposite Sex’, set in the 1980’s, revolves around the past shenanigans of dinner party guests and their hosts. When an Avon lady calls and…

Feel the Spirit John Rutter Will Todd, Mass in Blue 'An acclaimed cycle of spirituals and an uplifting fusion of sacred choral music and jazz with the Will Todd Trio Tickets from the Cathedral Shop 01636 812933 Prices from £10 to £20

My Iris is an intense and thrilling band, gaining reviews such as “...an awesome foursome...impeccable playing" from The Guardian. Lauded for her imaginative approach to improvisation and composition, saxophonist Trish Clowes provides her bandmates with a unique platform for individual expression. Expect driving grooves and lingering melodic lines, seamlessly morphing between earthy restlessness and futuristic dreamscapes. This quartet is in the front rank of the contemporary UK jazz scene. Tickets available from Southwell Library or www.inspireculture.org.uk/jazz or phone 01623 677200

Perhaps most composers have written Masses, but you'd struggle to find two settings as contrasting as these. Also on the programme will be Fauré’s sublime Cantique de Jean Racine and a selection of short organ pieces by French composers. Programme: Langlais: Messe Solennelle Fauré: Cantique de Jean Racine Dvořák: Mass in D French organ music Conductor: Richard Laing Organist: Jonathan Allsopp Tickets: £17.00 Students: £5.00 Children: FREE (if accompanied by fee paying adult) Tickets available from: Cathedral Shop, Church Street,…