The Swanage Jazz Club at the Isle of Purbeck GC

In partnership with Hampstead Jazz Club - which has become one of the most prestigious jazz venues in London since it first opened its doors four years ago - The Swanage Jazz Club at the Isle of Purbeck GC will be presenting a series of monthly shows featuring an array of world class homegrown and international jazz musicians.

One of the key principles of the Swanage Jazz Club at the Isle of Purbeck GC will be to support the best musicians in Dorset, affording them an opportunity to play with the crème de la crème of the jazz world.

"I was extremely excited when we first came up with the idea of launching a dedicated monthly jazz club at the Isle Of Purbeck Golf Club," explains Mayank Patel, owner of the Hampstead Jazz Club.

"I have always been passionate about bringing jazz music to places you wouldn't normally associate it with. We wanted to give local bands and musicians a unique opportunity to perform to broader audiences and to work with some of the very best jazz artists in the world. It's all about sharing this joyous music and passing the torch on from musician to musician. Swanage Jazz Club will be presenting an eclectic range of first-class music which goes from the Great American Songbook all the way through to classic bebop or blues with a dash of soul. As Duke Ellington once said: "˜There are simply two kinds of music - good music and the other kind.'

Concerts will take place on Friday or Saturday evenings on a monthly basis. The Swanage Jazz Club at the Isle of Purbeck GC will offer dinner and music in the dining area or music and drinks / snacks in the bar.

2026 Scheduled Events

 
Sat – 28th March 2026 (Ben Creighton - Swing and Jazz Harp) 

The Swanage Jazz Club in partnership with the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club are pleased to present The Ben Creighton Griffiths Trio, come and relive the era of swing. Led by Ben Creighton Griffiths on harp expect to hear Swing classics, Django standards, and Latin Bossa Nova during this unique performance from three exciting young musicians. 

Benjamin Creighton Griffiths is an Internationally touring jazz and classical harpist based in Wales. He made his International debut at the 2004 1er Concours International de Harpe in Nantes, France where, aged 7, he came second in the Under 18 division. In 2006 he won the Under 13 Division of the Wales International Harp Festival before going on to win the 2008 Junior Lily Laskine competition in Paris, winning a concert harp in the process.

Joseph Van Parys is a guitarist from North Yorkshire with a passion for swinging jazz. He’s played in and around South Wales/England, becoming a well known jazz guitarist on the scene after completing his studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. His particular focus is on the swing era of jazz, and his creative soloing and sensitive accompaniment alike has been praised by audiences across the South of the UK.

Ashley John Long is an award-winning virtuoso double bassist and composer active in a diverse range of musical idioms including jazz and improvisation, early and contemporary chamber music, and as a soloist. He has performed and recorded internationally with some of the UK's leading Jazz musicians, as well as accompanying visiting international artists, whilst his work as a soloist has seen the premiers of numerous new works for solo bass.

This will be a sold out show, so get your tickets at: www.swanagejazzclub.com

For IOP Members please use promo code: IOPJAZZ5 in the ticket page to secure your £5 discount on tickets

 
Sat – 25th April 2026 (To Be Confirmed)
 
Sat – 30th May 2026 (Latin Evening with João Menezes Trio)

João Menezes is a Portuguese singer, guitarist, and composer based in London. This dynamic trio brings the rich and diverse rhythms of Brazil—such as Bossa Nova, Samba, Baião, Ijexá, and MPB to life, blending them seamlessly with the improvisational energy of jazz. With each musician contributing their unique artistry, the trio creates a soulful and vibrant sound that captures the beauty and complexity of Brazilian music, while adding their own contemporary touch. Expect an evening full of rhythm, melody, and heart that will transport you to the essence of Brazilian culture.
 
Dinning - Bar Menu/Seating as normal, if the Chef can come up with a Brazilian/Latin special for the evening to reflect the Latin theme.
 
Sat – 27th June 2026 (Jazz Evening in benefit of the Lewis Manning Charity)

The ‘Sarah Bolter’ Quintet are a group of musicians from the south led by Sarah Bolter. These musicians are bound together by their love of melodic, rhythmic jazz and pushing the boundaries of the idiom and including more popular numbers but giving them the jazz twist.
 
Dinning - Bar Menu/Seating as normal.
 
Fri or Sat 10th or 11th July 2026 (Summer Party with the Soul Immigrants)

As we are not taking part in the Jazz Festival, this is our offering at IOP, back by popular demand – The Soul Immigrants.
 
Dinning - Bar Menu/Seating as normal.

Further Details:

get your tickets at:  https://www.swanagejazzclub.com/