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2020  Latest Community Project: Online Free Live Weekly Jazz Club 

Our latest project is a weekly live online Jazz Club funded entirely by donations this project supports artists affected by the Covid-19 lockdown. 100% of donations go to the artists - all admin, promotion and tech work for the project is offered free by the committee and volunteer members. 

2001 - 2007 

Founded in 2001 as a non-profit community project the Jazz and Blues Project was funded until 2007 by two Arts Council 'Awards for All' grants and a 'Community Champions' award.

The Project ran successful workshops and open jam sessions at Norwich Arts Centre enabling a generation of new players, including award winning trumpeter Freddie Gavita, to hone their skills in a supportive and inclusive live environment.

​The Project facilitated an open access and inclusive musical environment for performers and audiences of all ages and backgrounds, giving access to international, national and regional artists and workshop leaders. 

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2015 - 17 The First Wednesday Club 

From 2015 - 17 The Jazz and Blues Project conceived and ran the 'First Wednesday Club' an innovative multi-arts Jam incorporating live music, visual art, poetry, film, animation and even live ceramic creation. National, international and local artists contributed to the collaborations. This project was supported by Platform Twelve in Norwich. 

2020 Jazz and Blues Project Covid-19 Response - Friday night gig - Blog - Community Shout Out - Guests 

The Jazz and Blues Project is active supporting key workers and the musical community with our regular Friday gig, Blog, Community Shout Out and Guests (when available) 

The Project is currently not eligible for Arts Council funding as we have not been funded in the last 3 years. The project is working 100% from donations on its live event on a Friday night.