Vinyl n Jazz

11/11/2024

The Luke Gee Quartet, 7.30, Thursday 21st of November.

Luke Gee is a well known singer and guitarist, performing around the Wigan and the North West area. His performances are well known for his Irish folk songs, and he is also well known as a guitarist in the popular band The Quaintest Show on Earth.

Last year we challenged Luke to perform a jazz night, as part of our regular Pocket Jazz series, and Luke put on an outstanding night of musical entertainment. Always seeking new challenges, this time Luke has teamed up with three members of another Wigan based band, Cooper & The Makerfields, to give us an exciting evening of jazz and improvisation.

The quartet will perform moody ballads inspired by artists such as Chat Baker and Billie Holiday, together with well-known jazz standards and a few unexpected surprises!

The Bailiff Bar is open from 5.30, serving cocktails, craft beers, tea & coffee, with the jazz at 7.30.

30/08/2024

7.30 PM, September the 19th. Mike Ciaputa:

Mike really blends the contemporary with the classic. His unique playing style blends the worlds of jazz, pop and electronica.

He is retuning to the The Bailiff bar as part of our free PocketJazz series, Mike is known for his performances across the North West, both with the Ciaputa Trio and as a solo artist.

Tonight, he will perform a set that bridges his previous projects from the Ciaputa Trio, as well as his own very personal solo acoustic endeavors. Music will include items from the 'String Theory' album; prepare yourselves to be fully immersed in a sonic landscape that seamlessly blends organic acoustic tones with ambient electronic textures.

Mike's musical palette is rich and diverse, Influenced by the likes of Stuart McAllum, Andy Mckee, Mateus Asato, Gilad Hekselman, and Julian Lange. His compositions reflect a modern jazz ethos that defies genre boundaries. Delve into an evening of intricate melodies and masterful guitar craftsmanship and a love of all things guitar.

12/07/2024

Our next PocketJazz concert is this coming Thursday the 18th in the Bailiff Bar The Old Courts King Street West. Free on street parking and a jazz playlist from 7.30! Featuring The Kevin Bates Band.

Kevin Bates on guitar 🎸 . Mark Whiteman on drums 🥁 , Barry Howard on bass 🎸, and Marcus Schofield on keys 🎹

22/05/2024

09/05/2024

JaMB are a guitar trio cast in the image of the classic trios of the 50s and 60s. They play a mix of well known standards, adaptations of later tunes and some original compositions by guitarist, Jim Bannister. Like Jim, Barry and Mark are experienced musicians and teachers who have graced the stages of the North West, UK and beyond over their extensive careers. Expect to hear a range of styles, encompassing swing, bop, latin and ballads with solos by all the members of the band. Guitar: Jim Bannister, Bass: Barry Howard, Drums: Mark Whiteman.

14/03/2024

Next Thursday the 21st. Our pocket jazz series continues with the utter talents of Phil Shotton on tenor sax, and Matt Lawton double bass!

7.30 in Wigan’s Bailiff Bar on King Street West.

09/03/2024

Here are our Pocket Jazz gigs for 2024

Third Thursday bi-monthly and free! All start at 7.30

21/03/24 Phil Shotton & Matt Lawton.

Making a seasonal return to the Bailiff Bar are Phil Shotton and Matt Lawton; on tenor saxophone and double bass. Covering a range of jazz styles, Phil regularly performs alongside many national and international jazz artists and has appeared at major jazz festivals, venues and music festivals throughout the country and abroad. Highly sought-after as both a performer and recording artist, Phil has released two albums under his own name and appeared on numerous recordings as a sideman.

16/05/24 JaMB.

JaMB are a guitar trio cast in the image of the classic trios of the 50s and 60s. They play a mix of well known standards, adaptations of later tunes and some original compositions by guitarist, Jim Bannister. Like Jim, Barry and Mark are experienced musicians and teachers who have graced the stages of the North West, UK and beyond over their extensive careers. Expect to hear a range of styles, encompassing swing, bop, latin and ballads with solos by all the members of the band. Guitar: Jim Bannister, Bass: Barry Howard, Drums: Mark Whiteman.


18/07/24 The Kevin Bates Band.

Blending sophisticated harmonies and infectious grooves, the Kevin Bates Band explores modern jazz fusion through a wide selection of standards and original tunes. Led by Kevin Bates on guitar, the quartet features Mark Whiteman on drums, Barry Howard on bass and Marcus Schofield on keys. With diverse influences such as, Pat Metheny, Avishai Cohen, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, together the group are guaranteed to provide a musical journey of lush textures and melodic sensibility.


19/09/24 Mike Ciaputa.

Returning to the The Old Courts, Mike Ciaputa is known for his past performances across the North West, both with the Ciaputa Trio and as a solo artist. Performing a new set that bridges his previous trio project and his solo acoustic endeavours, including music from the 'String Theory' album, prepare to be immersed in a sonic landscape that seamlessly blends organic acoustic tones with ambient electric textures. Mike's musical palette is rich and diverse, Influenced by the likes of Stuart McAllum, Andy Mckee, Mateus Asato, Gilad Hekselman, and Julian Lange. His compositions reflect a modern jazz ethos that defies genre boundaries. Delve into an evening of intricate melodies and masterful guitar craftsmanship and a love of all things guitar.


21/11/24 Luke Gee. Guitar / Vocalist.

Luke Gee is a familiar face on the North West music scene, especially around the Wigan area. As a solo artist, and a member of several of Wigan’s popular music scene bands. Including Tommy Jones’s Quaintest Show on Earth. Luke is a highly skilled guitar player, with his own unique energy and playing style. With a keen interest in jazz, and a phenomenal musical style across all genres, this will be Luke’s second visit to The Bailiff Bar as a player of jazz, and we look forward to welcoming him to back to play his set.

17/01/2024

in 7.30 on Thursday the 18th. and

17/01/2024

Our new season of Pocket kicks off Thursday 18th featuring on sax and Jasper on in top doors from 7.30

07/01/2024

Our next jazzy event!

Thursday 18th January at 7.30

Matt & Jasper give us an original take on some jazz standards and original tunes.

In Wigan’s Bailiff Bar

17/12/2023

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04/12/2023

🎵 Have yourself a jazzy little Christmas 🎶

Phil Shotton and Matt Lawton will be playing a superb set for your delight and delectation on Thursday the 21st of December in the Bailiff Bar, King Stteet West, Wigan.

Jazz playlist from 7.30 in one of Wigan’s best bars.

08/11/2023

Our Thursday 16th November. Featuring the exceptional in his jazzy debut.

08/11/2023

Saturday at 8.30 vinyl vibes playing classic on come on down to Wigan’s finest

04/10/2023

Our next in our monthly in the stars the incredible on come along on the 19th of October.

02/10/2023

Just a lil’ reminder of our Autumn Jazz program Pocket Jazz The Old Courts Bailiff Bar

All of the Pocket Jazz events are free admission. Entrance on King Street West, the lower Bailiff Bar.

19th Oct. Mike Ciaputa.

(Guitar)

16th Nov. Luke Gee.

(Guitar)

21st December Phil Shotton

(Sax & Double Bass)

19th October. Returning to the The Old Courts, Mike Ciaputa is known for his past performances across the North West, both with the Ciaputa Trio and as a solo artist. Performing a new set that bridges his previous trio project and his solo acoustic endeavours, including music from the 'String Theory' album, prepare to be immersed in a sonic landscape that seamlessly blends organic acoustic tones with ambient electric textures. Mike's musical palette is rich and diverse, Influenced by the likes of Stuart McAllum, Andy Mckee, Mateus Asato, Gilad Hekselman, and Julian Lange. His compositions reflect a modern jazz ethos that defies genre boundaries. Delve into an evening of intricate melodies and masterful guitar craftsmanship and a love of all things guitar.

16th November. Part of our remit, both at The Old Courts and our Pocket Jazz series, is to encourage the development of jazz players. Luke Gee is a familiar face on the North West music scene, especially around the Wigan area. As a solo artist, and a member of several of Wigan’s popular music scene bands. Including Tommy Jones’s Quaintest Show on Earth. Luke is a highly skilled guitar player, with his own unique energy and playing style. With a keen interest in jazz, and a phenomenal musical style across all genres, this will be Luke’s first public outing as a player of jazz, and we look forward to welcoming him to the Bailiff Bar to play his set.

21st December. This will be Phil Shotton’s second outing for our Pocket Jazz series, along with the equally talented Matt Lowton on stand up bass. Phil regularly performs alongside many national and international jazz artists and has appeared at major jazz festivals, venues and music festivals throughout the country and abroad. Highly sought-after as both a performer and recording artist, Phil has released two albums under his own name and appeared on numerous recordings as a sideman. We look forward to welcoming both Phil & Matt back to the Bailiff Bar for our final concert of 2023.

21/09/2023

Warmed up and ready to Jazz 🎷

21/09/2023

My and obsession continues. I finally received my the famous delighted with the book.