This ensemble got together in 2008, formed from experienced musicians who have been playing jazz and other genres in and beyond the North East for many years. They have many and varied influences including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Blossom Dearie, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Annie Ross, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Glenn Hoddle, Thelonius Monk, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole and Horace Silver.

They play every 2 weeks at The Jazz Cafe on Pink Lane, NE1.
For more information, see: http://www.myspace.com/budvivar

Djangologie play the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli. They can tailor their sets perfectly for dancers and inspire balboa enthusiasts!

For more information contact Mick Shoulder: 01388 601 537 or 07747 745 811

Website: http://jazzaction.co.uk/djangology.html

No Time For Jive have rocked up over 20 years of playing their blend of West Coast style R & B Swing and Blues that few British bands seem to capture, making them firm favourites on the North East music scene.

To book No Time For Jive for gigs and festivals around the UK contact Brian at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For more information, see: http://www.myspace.com/notimeforjive

If you are a jazz fan, you HAVE TO visit The Jazz Cafe. Nestled away in Pink Lane, just opposite Central Station, it might look shut but the padlocks are open, the lights are on, and some lovely people are home. Let yourself in for a trip back to the 1920s. Original art deco features and a basic, but cheap, bar make for a cosy and welcoming speakeasy. The only bar in town to open late and showcase the best in North East jazz every weekend.

Run by Keith, who is known by generations of Newcastle jazzers, the Jazz Cafe is an institution that should not be missed! Dancers often hang out in the upstairs function room and use the postage-stamp sized dancefloor under the fairy lights. Join the Social Dancing in Newcastle Facebook page to get updates on when we're planning to go.