About Us
Bringing world-class jazz and blues to Suffolk's county town
We hold monthly gigs in the spacious Willow suite at Venue 16, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich.
Ipswich Jazz & Blues (IJ&B) is a not-for-profit organisation run by jazz and blues enthusiasts whose sole aim is to bring the very best acts to Suffolk’s county town.
On the afternoon of usually the second Sunday of the month we play host to some of the finest musicians from both sides of the Atlantic. Our intention is to make our sessions as affordable as we can and we also give local acts the chance to open proceedings before the main act takes to the stage.
Previously known as the Ipswich Jazz Club, we have incorporated more blues into our programming following the ongoing success of our annual blues night, many of which were sell-outs.
All our gigs are fully seated to ensure you can relax and enjoy the music in comfort. For most shows, seating is arranged at tables and chairs to create an intimate club atmosphere, while for our most popular performances we offer rows of chairs to accommodate more guests. There is ample car parking, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. A bar is available before and during gigs, serving a selection of tea, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks, and snacks.
We very much hope to see you soon and don’t forget before the gig you can enjoy a delicious Sunday lunch in the acclaimed Venue 16 restaurant. IJ&B ticket holders get a 10% discount off their food bill but do book beforehand as the restaurant gets very busy.
