Thursday 30th May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Honey Bee Jazz is a collective of Jazz musicians from around the world that met in Manchester to study music, and created a session jazz band. Since then, the up and coming 4-piece band has gone from strength to strength, continually arranging songs to showcase around the MCR jazz scene.

For this extra special gig, HBJ will play popular jazz, in styles such as Swing, Ballad, and Bossa Nova, from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Antonio Carlos Jobim, as well as jazz rearrangements of music from pop genres from the 1980’s til the 2020’s… Yep, this band has it all.

Line Up:
Katerina Kaifa - Vocals
Nikolas Kallithrakas - Drums
Tom Miles - Piano
David Grundy - Bass

Wednesday 29th May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Award Winning Harmonica Player Paul Appleton and sensational singer song writer Steve Luff are live at M&P’s tonight! Come and indulge in authentic interpretations of the blues from the likes of Robert Johnson and Jimmy Reed, as well as self penned classics that’ll leave a hole in your soul!

Multi award winning harmonica player Paul was mentored by the original harp man of The Yardbirds, Laurie Garman, and takes no prisoners on the blues whistle. From raw and aggressive, to elegant and sweet, his style has been carved out over the last decade in some of the UK’s most prestigious blues clubs; often sitting in with the Eddie Angel Blues Band in many of London’s top venues.

Guitarist and singer Steve luff has received high commendations for his faithful interpretations of Robert Johnson’s classics, as well as writing his own classics for you to enjoy. With his unique finger picking style and charismatic voice, he’ll take you from low to high in a journey of the blues!!

Together they create a unparalleled live act that’s a must for all Blues lovers… check these guys out in the link below a act not to be missed…

www.chicagoblues.co.uk

Tuesday 28th May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Juggenaught are a Birmingham based trio, led by pianist Piera Onacko. Incorporating soundscapes and open passages with heavy grooves and structured basslines, the band bring avant-garde and experimental influences into the modern piano ensemble.

Following appearances including Cheltenham, Lancaster and Marsden Jazz Festivals, Spice of Life, Symphony Hall and Hare and Hounds the band are continuing to make a name for themselves on the UK jazz scene. 

Expect original compositions from across the band members, with a handful of covers and standards thrown in.

"I have heard Juggenaught on several occasions and love both Piera's compositions and the way the band interacts with each other." 
- Tony Dudley-Evans, Programme Adviser, BMusic/Cheltenham Jazz Festival

“This is a group with considerable promise.” - Ian Mann, Thejazzmann.com

Line Up:
Piera Onacko - Piano
Benedict Muirhead - Electric Bass Guitar
Maxim Tomlinson - Drums

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!

Monday 27th May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Making it feel like it’s the weekend again already, the All Star Jam is sure to get each and every one in the club moving. Every 4th Monday of the month, House band Dreamer take to the stage to invite musicians to join them in filling M&P’s with the very best Funk, Soul, and Disco from across the decades.

Dreamer are a hugely talented collection of Manchester-based musicians who have earned a fantastic reputation on the live music scene by their own right. This is an opportunity for all musicians to come along and get on the stage to join Dreamer in getting the party started.

The All Star Jam is the night you want to be at if you love the all-time classics of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. We encourage all musicians, singers, and MC’s to come along and give performing in front of the M&P audience a go. Whether there’s a particular musician you just love to sing the music of, or if there’s a bass line that you’ve finally mastered and now want to give it a go with a full band, or whatever else takes your fancy on the night, instrument in hand… Anything goes! As long as you love music and can keep up with the excellent house band, get yourself on stage!

You of course don’t have to be a musician to come to a M&P Jam Night! Come and enjoy the wondrous spectacle of music appear out of nowhere, and make sure you bring your dancing shoes. One tip, get down early to guarantee a good spot on the dance floor!

PART OF MANCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL

Saturday 25th May 2024
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Free Entry

Under 18’s are welcome at M&P’s Early Gigs!

We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Lili Miller, who originally hails from Manchester, is a seasoned musician whose work has ranged from fronting a funk band on a European tour, to piano-vocal residencies in London’s Soho.

Taking music of all genre’s she can morph it seamlessly into smooth soul/jazz renditions on the keys. LILI’s original music can be found on all digital platforms- produced by Grammy nominated ‘Bryan Wilson’ (John Newman, Lianne La Havas & Emilie Sande).

Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14

PART OF MANCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL

Saturday 25th May 2024
Doors: 1pm
Happy Hour: 1-2pm
Music: 1-4pm
Free Entry

We don’t take advance table bookings for afternoon events, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Join us for the first of a brand new free event series at Matt & Phred’s, on Saturday 25th May, as part of Manchester Jazz Festival.

Matt & Phred’s Vinyl Collection, Chapter 1: Jazz
With DJ Pasta Paul live on the decks

Lovers of jazz, come down to our little club and enjoy one of Manchester’s finest DJ’s, Pasta Paul, taking you on a voyage through the genre. Jazz is one of the most important genres in the history of both music and creativity at large, so you can expect this event to put the spotlight on a wide variety of artists and bands who stand out throughout jazz’s story so far.

With DJ Pasta Paul’s 3-hour set consisting of a plethora of tunes from the likes of Donald Byrd, Michael Garrick Trio, and Takumi Moriya; even those who don’t think they like jazz can expect to be proven wrong.

With the candlelit M&P’s ready to satisfy all of your drink and pizza desires, you can really make an afternoon of it. Even better: get in between 1-2pm to enjoy Happy Hour… Buy two selected drinks and get a free pizza or get two house cocktails for just £14.

Today we also have a JAZZ VINYL STAND supplied to us from Britannia Record Fairs! You will be able to browse and purchase original pressings and new/remastered cuts spanning the history of the genre. From the days of the New Orleans greats (Louis, Beiderbecke and Bobby Hackett), to the masters of Big Band, to the be-bop giants of the 50’s, to the age of Miles and his peers, and into the jazz funk movement, with some soul funk slipped in!

Britannia Record Fairs are an event where both seasoned collectors and newcomers can explore, converse and discover vinyl records. We pride ourselves on being a hub for vinyl enthusiasts of all ages.  

Bank Holiday Weekend: let’s do this.

PART OF MANCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL

Thursday 23rd May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

The Gelatos are a high-energy, all-singing Jazz quartet playing the all-time classic songs of the 40’s and 50’s with an Italian twist. The 4-piece ensemble never fails to put a smile on every audience member’s face as they play their masterful mix of tunes guaranteed to get you dancing in your seat. Playing favourites from the likes of Louis Prima, Benny Goodman, and Count Basie to name but a few.

From beautiful, laid back slow and more romantic numbers all the way through to high-tempo, quick-stepping jump jives, The Gelatos are a truly electric and fun collection of musicians who will take you on an unforgettable journey through the music of the time period.

Line Up:
Peter Riley - Bass, Vocals
Siena Lloyd - Sax/Clarinet, Vocals
Bex Hughes - Piano, Vocals
Stuart Smith - Drums

PART OF MANCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL

Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Fronted by charismatic vocalist Lucy Camba Bermudez (f.k.a. Lucy Mae) and multi-instrumentalist Luc Phan, The Mudez Project bring you an eclectic fusion of jazz, neo-soul and progressive experimentalism.

Having played at various jazz venues across the country since 2012, the quintet will showcase songs off their 'Lucy Mae' EP from 2016, as well as debuting new material, delving into intimate covers and venturing into expansive atmospheric improvisations.

Backed by the fantastic Christian Fields (keys), Luc Phan (guitar), Tom Chapman (bass), and Joe Wood (drums), you can expect Lucy’s deep, soulful and haunting voice to radiate intimacy and warmth across the Matt & Phreds stage. Order your Rioja bottle and be seduced.

PART OF MANCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL

Tuesday 21st May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Slow Down Motion was formed by long-time friends and collaborators Joe Brown and Laurie Agnew. This band is a unique blend of Jazz, Electronica and folk music and has been inspired by artists such as The Cinematic Orchestra, Thom Yorke and Penguin Cafe Orchestra. They work alongside the software Ableton to create vast soundscapes which guide each listener on a journey made up of beautiful melodies, giant bass lines and hard hitting beats.

Joining SDM for the Manchester Jazz festival will be jazz veteran and master Violinist Graham Clark, who has worked closely with the boys of SDM for many years. Graham's free-form approach and virtuosic playing means that each performance moves differently to the last. Alongside Graham is Venezuelan percussionist Joel Rojas Arriaga, who's short time on the Manchester music scene has already had a huge impact. Combining traditional Venezuelan rhythms with Afro-Cuban inspired grooves Joel incurs a deep rhythmic connection to the music.

Combining pieces from their up-coming album alongside improvisation and explorational song form, this performance for the Manchester Jazz Festival will be a special night.

PART OF MANCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL

Monday 20th May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

For this extra special Jam Night, Matt & Phred’s are teaming up with Manchester Jazz Festival to give all singers and musicians the opportunity to come down to our little backstreet Jazz Club and get on stage to perform. We are happy to announce that this year’s Open Jam will be led by the prolific drummer and artist Johnny Hunter, whose band is comprised of equally reputable musicians. The stage is open to all musicians to get up and play with the house band and fellow jammers.

Whether musicians want to play a jazz standard, a unique twist on a popular tune, or simply see where the beat takes them, all is welcome. Bring along your vocal cords, guitars, brass, strings, and whatever other instruments you play, and play alongside like-minded music lovers.

Over the years, the Matt & Phred’s Jam Nights have attracted the likes of Chuck Perkins, Lonnie Liston Smith, Benn Clatworth, as well as members of Riot Jazz Brass Band, GoGo Penguin, and the Beats & Pieces Big Band, to name but a few... Who knows who might be in the audience and on stage tonight. You can certainly expect to see some familiar faces from the rest of the Manchester Jazz Festival line up, as well as those who have built a stellar reputation among the Northern music scene.

More of a listener than a player? No problem, there will be plenty of room for you to kick back and watch the evening unfold. It’s fair to say anything could happen.

Sunday 19th May 2024
Doors: 12pm
Gig: 1-2:45pm
Tickets: £5-10
See Skiddle ticket link below

Under-16’s go free, accompanied by a paying adult (accounted for within a ticket)

Table allocation is fully dependent on which ticket you purchase, and is done automatically in-house.

Highchairs are not provided, and we do not have baby changing facilities (we’re usually a late-night jazz club!)

Tickets and more info: skiddle.com/e/38040116

Join this superb 20-piece line up performing classic Big Band Jazz from the 20th Century, as well as arrangements from members of the band. Not only that; Matt & Phred’s have created a special Brunch Pizza Menu (with some extras too) for you to feast on whilst you enjoy the music!

(Please see Skiddle for important information on tickets, food, facilities, and accessibility.)

The Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra began life as a rehearsal big band in Leeds, but has cemented its place as one of West Yorkshire's most celebrated large jazz ensembles.

The band started by performing at the legendary Seven Arts Christmas Concert, shortly after went on to win the prestigious Great North Big Band Competition (2016), and have moved from strength to strength ever since.

With Tom Sharp as musical director, the band plays music from all across the big band repertoire of the twentieth century, focusing on the big swingers of the 50s, as well as showcasing arrangements from members of the orchestra.

Even more exciting: for this performance, TSJO invites you to play BIG BAND BINGO with them! Pick a number between 1 and 200 (yes 200) when you arrive, and it will be entered into a draw which aligns that number with a song the band can play. That means YOU get the chance to influence a portion of the band’s setlist; and there’s some pretty fun tunes in that list of 200…

Line Up:
Saxophones: James Boyes, Laurence Mason, Rose Sharp, Emma Johnson, Anna Chandler-King

Trumpets: Ciarán Diston, Felix Burling, Toby Brazier, Stuart Wilson, Tom Sharp

Trombones: Tom I'Anson, Chris Burge, Pat Martin, George Hardwick, Adam Chard

Rhythm: Joe Boyes (pno), Will Powell (gtr), Mick Bardon (bass), Josh Smout (gtr)

Tickets/more info: skiddle.com/e/38040116

PART OF MANCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL

Saturday 18th May 2024
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Free Entry

Under 18’s are welcome at M&P’s Early Gigs!

We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Kemani Anderson is a 23 year old vocalist from Manchester, and also 1 of 2 co- founders, singer/songwriter of the band @secretnightgang.

He is influenced by an array of genres including jazz, funk, soul, R&B, hip hop and gospel, and by a whole host of artists.

This evening, Kemani will be live on stage singing and playing keys, performing all sorts of tunes which he holds dear.

Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14

Thursday 16th May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

From jazz beginnings to alt-folk and electronica, Stuart McCallum is one of the most vital and creative musicians of his generation. An in-demand guitarist, composer, producer and educator, Stuart’s current projects include: The Breath, Solitude, Music for Imaginary Film, co-writing with Richard Spaven, as well as performance, composition, and production research and education; Stuart being Deputy Head of Popular Music at the Royal Northern College of Music.

Stuart rose to prominence writing for and playing with the Cinematic Orchestra, on their Ma Fleur and Live at the Albert Hall albums, as well as on their award winning Disney soundtrack, The Crimson Wing. Stuart’s varied career has involved collaborations with electronic artists such as Jordan Rakei, James Zoo, JP Cooper and Bjork percussionist Manu Delago; performances with UK jazz greats John Surman and Kenny Wheeler; recordings with American jazz stars Ari Hoenig, Ira Coleman and Dan Weisz;  and performances with prominent folk artists, such as Danny Thompson and Michael McGoldrick.

Tonight, Stuart is joined by three highly acclaimed musicians who have all built a fantastic reputation and prowess in the North’s music scene by their own right. This performance is set to be incredibly special and a unique opportunity to see these musicians freely and expertly perform the most beautiful instrumental music in a highly intimate setting.

Line Up:
Stuart McCallum - guitar
Jeff Gunturm - saxophone
Pete Turner - bass
Luke Flowers - drums

Wednesday 15th May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

We are very excited to present to you this special celebration of the legend that is Chet Baker’s music. Performed by the fantastic Darren Lloyd Jazz Trio, you can expect an evening enjoying the music of one of the biggest names in jazz, as well as tunes inspired by him.

From Autumn Leaves, to I Fall In Love Too Easily, to My Funny Valentine, and beyond… You can expect the band to present some favourites from the Chet Baker repertoire and other classic tunes from the era.

Jazz trumpeter Darren Lloyd has a unique sound that blends traditional jazz with modern influences. His music is a reflection of his journey as an artist and his passion for the genre. Chet Baker is just one of many of Darren’s favourite trumpet players, others including but not limited to Warren Vache, Blue Mitchell, Bobby Shew, Arturo Sandoval, and Derek Watkins.

Tonight, Darren on trumpet and vocals will be joined by Derrick Harris on guitar and Matt Owens on bass.

Tuesday 14th May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Design Rewind are a British pop-rock band formed in Burnley, England in 2016. Billy Strahan is lead vocalist and drummer; Jonathan Towers plays bass and electric guitar and provides backing vocals. Joining Billy and Jonathan are another vocalist, guitarist, and saxophonist/keys player.

The band writes all their own music and perform their own songs as well as cover songs. Design Rewind can be best described as a Modern Throwback. They are inspired by the great songwriters of the 1970’s & 80’s in pop and rock. Think Hall & Oates meets The 1975.

Tonight, you can expect a mixture of the band’s original material from their two albums plus cover versions of songs they love in their own style.

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!

Monday 13th May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

NOTE: Usually the New Orleans Jam is every 3rd Monday of the month, but due to Manchester Jazz Festival this month’s jam is tonight (2nd Monday).

The big sounds of New Orleans come to M&P’s for the New Orleans Jam, hosted by mighty house band The Nightcreatures. With a strong emphasis on the involvement of brass, these monthly Jam sessions are sure to make you feel like you’ve travelled over the Atlantic to Louisiana.

The New Orleans Jam sees our little jazz club filled with the blaring brass, Rhythm and Blues, Second Line Grooves, Street Beats, Funk, Rock’n’Roll, and Rhumba of New Orleans, where the round-the-clock atmosphere sees never ending music filling the streets… This is the music of Dr. John, Fats Domino, Jelly Roll Morton, and Professor Longhair, to name but a few, and those who come by to play at the jams follow in their footsteps tremendously.

NOLA tunes really are in a class of their own, being seen by many as the true origin of traditional jazz. The bringing together of musicians in New Orleans, to all be united by music, is all about the atmosphere of a live performance. Horns aplenty, thundering drums, heavy guitar riffs, and whatever other instrument might appear would come together to create a sound to celebrate life and ensure the party never stops. The M&P New Orleans Jam sees musicians from any background brought together by this same attitude to live music. So long as it’s played in a New Orleans style… Anything goes.

Come down and experience the wonders of the Jam happening in front of your eyes, and don’t be surprised if you’re persuaded to have a good old dance too.

Saturday 11th May 2024
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Free Entry

We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Singer/songwriter COURTEOUS THIEF has been described as both traditional and contemporary new folk. 

An acoustic, independent artist from North Wales with a catalog of four albums, three EP's and numerous singles. 

Beginning his musical journey in 2001 cutting his teeth busking on the streets of Gallaway, Ireland and later Sydney, Australia and releasing his debut album Symphony to widespread acclaim in 2009. Championed By BBC Radio Wales, achieving multiple coveted BBC Radio Wales Single Of The Week accolades as well as weekly playlists, live sessions and interviews.

Recent releases have gained him national and international airplay on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Introducing, BBC 6 Music and added to the British Airways Playlist world wide. 

A regular on the live circuit has seen Courteous Thief supporting bands and artists such as Turin Brakes, Chris Helm, Catfish And The Bottlemen, Mark Morris (The Bluetones) and Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets) with performances at some of the UK's top festivals. 

"Leather Soles - Melodiously mesmerizing, harmoniously vibrant and warmly atmospheric folk-pop finery" (Nessi Hault, Carpe Carmina)

Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14

Thursday 9th May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Formed in 2018 and relaunched with a new line up in 2023 the Chris Jolly Group is a dynamic musical ensemble that skilfully combines original compositions with the timeless melodies and grooves of influences such as Bob Reynolds, Omer Avital, Keyon Harrold, and Kenny Garrett. Comprising a small group of exceptionally talented and passionate musicians, the Chris Jolly Group is on a mission to share and celebrate their combination of groove-based melodies and boundless freedom of improvisation. The soundscapes created provide a canvas upon which each band member paints their unique musical identity.

With an ever-growing fan base and a reputation for bringing fresh melodies to every performance, the group continues to evolve and inspire. Whether on stage or in the studio, the Chris Jolly Group is a musically nourishing experience for everyone who chooses to listen.

When choosing to come out and enjoy the Chris Jolly Group, you can expect meditative soundscapes with groove-based melodies over which each member of the group has space to express their own voice. Live looping sax, subtle melodic bass lines, driving drums and masterful piano improvisation – expect it all!

Line Up:
Sax – Chris Jolly
Keys – Lucas Kelly
Bass – Harry Poxon
Drums – Joe England

Wednesday 8th May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

'These three push all the buttons, tick all the boxes. You want funk? You got it? You want Jazz? It's right there. Maybe you want to go a little towards the outside? They'll take you there and bring you back in one piece.' - Bebop Spoken Here

The band features Nik Svarc (Guitar), Steve Hanley (Drums) and Martin Longhawn (Organ/Keys). The group have played at Manchester Jazz Festival, Charlie Wrights London, Splinter Jazz Newcastle, the Yardbird Birmingham, Arts Club Glasgow, Sela Bar Leeds, and of course our little stage here at Matt and Phred’s. Come and join this brilliant and hugely experienced trio groove the night away through both originals and covers from across the decades.

'The album closes on a majestic crescendo that is yet another of the many disparate characteristics that go up to make one of the album releases of the year for this reviewer. Gracefulness and power are very difficult to attain without upsetting the equilibrium, but this release manages that fine balancing act with a great deal of dignity.'-John Toolan Jazz Goes To Leeds (For the Greater Good Album Review )

Tuesday 7th May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Inspired by modern electronic musicians such as Floating Points, Maribou State, Thom Yorke and Jojo Mayer, Matt and Phreds new night The Hybrid Sessions sets out to reverse engineer digital music and to explore its creation through a combination of live instrumentation with electronic production. 

Curated by drummer and artist Laurie Agnew, this new night aims to open doors for musicians who wish to explore electronic music and improvisation. 

Each event will feature a guest artist, which will imbue each night with idiosyncrasy and individuality. The stage will also be open for others to join in with the music, be it as an instrumentalist or vocalist. 

A hybrid drum kit, percussion and Ableton Push will be available as well as vocal mics, guitar and bass amp. The opportunity to create live music with an electronic aesthetic will be instantaneous. 

The inclusion of unique instrumentation is actively encouraged (the stranger the better) however, if your instrument will require particular time or attention to set up please contact the venue before hand. 

The goal of The Hybrid Sessions is to be an inclusive space but participation will be at the organisers discretion. Respect must be shown to the artists with which you are playing and to the equipment provided, but above all else participation will require a commitment to the risk of creating live music through improvisation. Dock of the Bay is a wonderful song, but this is not the night for it.

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!

Monday 6th May 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Every 1st Monday of the month sees our resident Blues band, fronted by the fantastic Franny Eubank, take to the stage for a night of music like no other.

The band will jam the night away with players of any standard, staying true to what Blues is all about. This is the music of John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Etta James, Little Walter, Leadbelly, Aretha Franklin, and all those greats who defined Blues properly since the early 20th Century.

Come equipped with your steel guitars, basses, mouth organs, sticks, vocal cords, or whatever other instrument you play, and join this mighty house band to either play one of the classics or see where the beat takes you… That’s the joy of the Blues. Oh, and don’t be surprised if Franny asks you to join in on a song mid-way through it!

More of a listener than a player? No problem. Kick back in our candle-lit club in the company of gritty lyricism, 12-bar riff-led tunes, and the all-round powerful performances that the M&P Blues Jam has to offer. This is one of those nights that you simply won’t want to end.

Sunday 5th May 2024
Doors: 7pm / Happy Hour: 7-8pm / Quiz: 8-10pm / £5 per person
Tickets for a team must be bought together, under the same name.
Team tables will be allocated automatically.
Please see full important information below.

Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38215379

Introducing Matt & Phred’s Quiz: where the whole quiz is the music round!

Prepare to be enchanted by the hilarity of our quizmaster, Jonathan Mayor, and the sensational virtuosity of our pianist, Tom Sharp. Get ready for an adrenaline-fuelled experience filled with wildly interactive rounds, made for music enthusiasts and comedy lovers alike.

Forget everything you know about how quizzes usually work. Leave behind the mundane world of paper and apps – here, each team wields a horn, their ultimate 'fastest finger first' buzzer! With Jonathan Mayor at the helm, doling out points with flair and wit, the M&P Quiz transcends mere trivia and becomes a full-fledged game show extravaganza!

Gather your mates, round up your family, and prepare for a night of uproarious laughter and thrilling music challenges. With hugely varied music rounds that range from delightfully easy to devilishly tricky, there's something for everyone to revel in. Trust us, this isn't just fun – it's an unforgettable adventure into the heart of musical merriment!

And, of course, it wouldn’t be a quiz without prizes! The winning team will receive a £50 bar tab, which can be redeemed at a future M&P Quiz. As well as this, Jonathan Mayor will be dishing out plenty of other treats as the night goes on…

If tickets for your group size are unavailable/unlisted, but there is availability for other group sizes, please call Matt & Phred's on 0161 273 5495 and we may be able to re-allocate availability to suit your group.

Note that your team may be allocated a high table with bar stools. If you have a disability meaning that this is not suitable, please call Matt & Phred's on 0161 273 5495.

This is event is strictly for over-18’s due to licensing. Attendees who are under 18 will not be eligible for a refund.

Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38215379