The club first’s event took place at Sutton’s Unwin Club on February 1, 1980 – and it still continues on the last Thursday of every month at the same venue. Organisers say it has put “Sutton on the jazz world map” with stars such as Ken Colyer and Humphrey Lyttelton – but do you remember any of these performances?
1. Enrico Tomasso pictured at the club in April 2006.
Enrico Tomasso pictured at the club in April 2006. Photo: Rachel Atkins
2. Jazz legend Humphrey Lyttleton, centre, playing with the Shades of Jazz band at Sutton-in-Ashfield Jazz Club in 1980.
Jazz legend Humphrey Lyttelton playing with the Shades of Jazz band in 1980. Photo: Rachel Atkins
3. Sutton Jazz Club 40th Anniversary feature, violinist Johnny Van Derrick with Dougie White and Chris Stones pictured is October 1991
Acclaimed jazz violinist Johnny Van Derrick with Dougie White and Chris Stones performing at Sutton-in-Ashfield Jazz Club in October 1991. Photo: Rachel Atkins
4. Sutton Jazz Club 40th Anniversary feature, pictured are Roy Williams and Steve Upton in 2002
Roy Williams and Steve Upton perform at Sutton-in-Ashfield Jazz Club in 2002. Photo: Rachel Atkins