Blues Jam
Blues Jam
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Monday 2nd November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
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.
The Hybrid Sessions
The Hybrid Sessions
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Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Doors: 6pm, Free Entry
Guest & House Band: 8pm
Open Jam: 9-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
The Hybrid Sessions is a monthly jam at Matt & Phred’s, inspired by cutting-edge electronic artists like Floating Points, Maribou State, Thom Yorke, and Jojo Mayer. What sets The Hybrid Sessions apart is its unique fusion of live music with electronic production. Musicians and singers have the chance to deconstruct and reshape digital sounds in real-time, pushing boundaries and exploring new ways to create.
More of a listener than a player? No problem! Come along, kick back, and enjoy the night unfolding... The music you hear has never been heard before and never will again...Whether you're into jazz, drum and bass, or anything in between, this is your chance to experience -and be part of -the future of live music.
Hosted by artist and producer Laurie Agnew, these sessions are a creative playground for all musicians to take improvisation to a new dimension. The stage is open to instrumentalists and vocalists; get in touch with @the_hybrid_sessions to check what equipment is provided and what you need to bring along.
Each Hybrid Session is fronted by a special guest artist or group in the world of electronic music, to give the night even more of a unique and distinct flavour and direction.
Timings: 8pm - Guest & Invited Musicians Set // 9-11pm - Open Jam
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 £15!
Sarah Heneghan Trio
Sarah Heneghan Trio
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Wednesday 4th November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Originally from the Rhondda Valleys and now based in Sheffield, drummer and composer Sarah Heneghan blends North European jazz with contemporary classical, folk, minimalism and post-rock to create immersive, cinematic sound worlds.
Her trio combines lyrical flugelhorn melodies, gently patterned piano, ambient electronics and highly textural drumming, moving between quiet intimacy and rousing improvisation. This special Manchester gig is part of the Tiny Sacred Gaps album launch tour, and offers a rare chance to experience the music live in the renowned Matt & Phreds.
Sarah Heneghan (drums)
Charlotte Keeffe (trumpet & flugelhorn)
Ben Gaunt (keys)
WEDNESDAYS AT M&P’S: IT’S A DATE
Book a stage-side table for two on a Wednesday evening at Matt & Phred’s, and get a bottle of house red/white wine or any two cocktails, any pizza, and a garlic bread side for just £30.
With the finest Live Music from 8-11pm, your night will be covered! Perfect for romantic snuggles, mates having a catch up, or treating a member of your family.
To book, click the ‘Book a ‘Date Deal’ Table’ button at the top of this page. The £30 is charged on the night, once you’ve ordered your drinks and food.
Jamie Safir Trio
Jamie Safir Trio
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Thursday 5th November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
After spending his formative years with a residency at Matt & Phred’s in the mid-00's, Jamie is delighted to return to one of his favourite clubs for his Northern Album-Launch. He is currently artist in residence at the world-famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club every Wednesday.
Celebrating his brand new release, ‘Momentism’ on Chilltone Records, "one of the biggest talents of British jazz piano” (The Observer), Jamie Safir is joined by two of Manchester’s finest - Luke Flowers (Drums) and Joshua Cavanagh-Brierley (Double Bass) - at M&P’s for the UK launch of his debut recording as a bandleader and composer.
Drawing on a wealth of musical influences from the melodic lyricism of Bill Evans and Michel Legrand alongside the post-bop rhythms of Wynton Kelly and Ahmad Jamal, ‘Momentism’ is a collection of original jazz and neo-classical compositions inspired by a ten-year career collaborating with some of the world’s great vocalists and artists including Laufey, Kylie Minogue, Ian Shaw, Mica Paris, Will Young, Judi Jackson, Natalie Williams, Claire Martin, Clare Teal, Jessie Ware & Birdy.
“Piano rising star Jamie Safir.” - The Guardian
“ As for Safir, he is perfect throughout, his solos little gems of creation…. He rescues with sudden outbursts of colour.” - Jazz Journal
BRASSMIX
BRASSMIX
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Friday 6th November 2026
Doors: 7pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 7-9pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
BRASSMIX are a small but mighty 4-piece band that punches well above its weight, reworking today’s biggest dancefloor hits with an edgy brass sound (think “Radio 1 meets Lucky Chops”).
Based in West Yorkshire and inspired by both New Orleans and Ibiza, these seasoned session musicians fuse cutting-edge electronic FX with live horns and percussion to create a live experience like no other.
Plus, BRASSMIX utilises a simple QR-code request system, so you can request classics from our back catalogue throughout the set.
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1, then the dance floor (in front of the stage-side tables) opens up for Sets 2 and 3.
M&P’s Jazz Brunch
M&P’s Jazz Brunch
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Saturday 7th November 2026
Doors: 1pm / Gig: 1:30-4pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £7 per person
Entrance-Side Table/Standing: £5 per person
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
Tickets are available via Skiddle; tables are automatically allocated for those with seated tickets.
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/42711594
Spend your Saturday afternoon in style with live jazz and a curated brunch pizza menu at Matt & Phred's.
Join us for our Jazz Brunch, featuring the spectacular Ed Kainyek Quintet performing classic swinging melodies from the Great American Songbook. Timeless, melodic, and guaranteed to get your toes tapping.
Ed Kainyek is a prolific saxophonist based in Manchester, with a long and varied career in jazz and education, who has performed at countless venues and festivals around the world. Ed’s repertoire spans traditional jazz standards, contemporary jazz, and even relaxed ambient sets. Whether leading his own band, jamming with fellow musicians, or teaching the next generation, Ed Kainyek stands as a dedicated and skilled figure in Manchester’s jazz and live music community.
Today, Ed is joined by Trish Heenan (vocals), Al Scott (piano), John Sandham (bass) and Rick Weedon (drums). Expect two fantastic one-hour sets mixing vocal-led tunes and instrumentals, all guaranteed to leave you in awe of this mighty line up.
Accompanying the live jazz is a tasty brunch pizza menu. Enjoy brunch favourites given a pizza twist, from Meaty, to Shakshuka, to Smoked Salmon, and more.
With a central city location, swinging live jazz, and a unique brunch menu, this truly is an experience like no other. Book early; space is limited to keep the experience intimate!
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Tickets are sold in three categories:
VIP Stage-Side Seating; best view of the stage - £7 per person
Entrance-Side Seating; restricted view of stage - £5 per person
Standing; in the bar area - £5 per person
Upon Skiddle checkout, you will be asked what food you will be ordering. This is NOT a pre-order; it's just to help the kitchen minimise wait times. You will still be required to order at the bar on the day.
For dietary and access requirements, or anything else, please call the venue on 0161 273 5495
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Brunch Pizza Menu
Margherita (v) - £8.50
Mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceVeggie Brunch Pizza (v) - £9.00
Mushrooms, spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceVegan Brunch Pizza (ve) - £9.00
Mushrooms, spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, M&P's signature tomato sauceMeaty Brunch Pizza - £9.50
Sausage, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceShakshuka Pizza (v) - £10.00
Roasted peppers, herbs, feta, soft-baked egg, M&P's signature tomato sauceSmoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Pizza - £10.50
Cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, spring onions, lemon oilHash Browns (bowl of 5) - £5.00
The classic brunch side dish, served with ketchup
Ayanam
Ayanam
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Saturday 7th November 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5-6pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
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!
Ayanam is a Nigerian singer but considers his "musical home" to be Manchester. He grew up in Nigeria but moved to the UK at the age of 16 and it's reflected in his musical style - taking inspiration from everyone from the Nsync to Outlandish to Paolo Nutini, and the Kooks - his musical taste is definitely "eclectic", but what he enjoys doing is taking songs from every genre and playing around with their conventions, turning the most bubble gum of pop songs into neo soul musings.
A lyricist at heart, having written poetry since 16, his raspy tone may remind you of passionate crooners like Rob Thomas and Paolo Nutini. Although most of his sets are covers. His original songs explore his struggles with anxiety as he finds it therapeutic.
In 2019, Ayanam was a member of Sir Tom Jones' team on The Voice UK getting as far as the knockouts. We think you’ll agree that this gig is set to be something very special indeed!
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!
Tollbar
Tollbar
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Saturday 7th November 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Tollbar play 'Groove-jazz': jazzy sounds rooted in solid drum grooves.
It may want to be called 'jazz', but you'll hear sprinkles of calypso, Afro-Cuban, afrobeat, and reggae in the sets of original tunes written by band members and polished in endless jams and rehearsals.
Two saxophones take the lead (Nick Cavill alto and Stan Lewis tenor) with a solid rhythm section of vibraphone (Tony Korycki) guitar (Matt Birkett) double bass (Andy Brown) and drums (Jim Adnitt).
The band came together as all the musicians had played in numerous pop, funk, soul and covers bands around Manchester and beyond, but wanted to try something a bit different…
Don't expect chin-stroking serious jazz. You're going to get infectious grooves, jazzy sounds and a great vibe.
Dreamer
Dreamer
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Saturday 7th November 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)*
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Dreamer are a phenomenal band consisting of some of Manchester’s very best musicians. If there’s one band who can get the party started, it’s these guys. Each member of the band working on numerous musical projects, all doing massively well on the scene, getting them all together one on stage is simply a delight.
Join the 6-piece line up of two vocalists, guitar, keys, bass, and drums for a night of dancing to the very best Funk, Soul, and Disco from across the ages - including the likes of Chic, Luther Vandross, Jocelyn Brown, Patrice Rushen, TLC, and Jill Scott.
Each and every member being a superb musician and amazing show person, you can be sure to remember tonight for a long while!
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Please note that on Friday/Saturday nights, there is a dance floor in between the VIP tables and the stage, so you may have people dancing in front of you (you can’t blame them!)
Cherie Bebe’s Burlesque Revue
Cherie Bebe’s Burlesque Revue
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Sunday 8th November 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8-10:30pm
Happy Hour: 7-8pm
Tickets from £10, via Billetto: https://billetto.co.uk/e/cherie-bebe-s-burlesque-revue-tickets-1894470
Seated tickets: please call M&P’s once you have booked your ticket so that we can allocate you a table, and ensure you get the best seats: 0161 273 5495
Enjoy an evening of live burlesque, cabaret and musical entertainment featuring performances from some of the finest burlesque performers in the UK, held at Manchester's iconic Matt & Phreds.
Starring burlesque sensation and producer Cherie Bebe, a cast of guest performers and hosted by the hilariously entertaining Jonathan Mayor (Sarah Millican’s support act). Cast lineups are subject to change.
Tickets are nonrefundable. Please also be aware that once you have purchased your tickets the booking fee automatically gets paid to Billetto and is nonrefundable.
For larger groups, please book all of your tickets under the same name, or have a list of attendees when you call to reserve your table (to help ensure no duplicate bookings). Thank you.
Jazz Jam
Jazz Jam
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Monday 9th November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
Every 2nd Monday of the month sees M&P’s become an unmatched nucleus of all things Jazz for both local musicians and visitors to musically express themselves in a way nowhere else can offer.
Led by Johnny Hunter and his band, musicians of any level, brought together by their love of Jazz, are welcomed to the M&P stage to jam the night away alongside some of the finest musicians in the North. This is a unique experience to come together with others to perform some classic Jazz, be it a 'standard' or something more modern, whilst showing the rest of the performers and audience your approach to improvisation.
Whilst the Jazz Jam can very much go anywhere, we are passionate about keeping things true to Jazz. These jams are all about recreating the atmosphere and excitement of 1940's venues Minton's Playhouse and Monroe's where this music was created, and musicians like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams learned their craft and developed the Bebop language.
Come along and watch the evening unfold. Anything can happen. Over the years, our famous Jazz Jam has 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. Who knows who might make an appearance tonight…
Mira Bolshakova Quartet
Mira Bolshakova Quartet
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Tuesday 10th November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Mira Bolshakova is a jazz vocalist from Belarus with a love for the classics and an ear for something new. Her music draws on traditional jazz, with contemporary influences shaping her arrangements.
Together with Dan Harrod on piano, Jonah Selwood on double bass, and Oli Sharpe on drums, she’ll perform a mix of jazz standards and original tunes.
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 £15!
MoonMot
MoonMot
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Wednesday 11th November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
MoonMot is a sextet of contemporary jazz with musicians from Switzerland and Great Britain.
The frontline features London saxophonists Cath Roberts and Dee Byrne alongside Swiss trombonist Simon Petermann, while the rhythm section consists of keyboardist Oli Kuster from Bern, bassist Seth Bennett from Scotland and drummer Johnny Hunter from Manchester.
MoonMot's musical stylistic devices include three pairs of opposites: composition/improvisation, acoustic and electronic sounds, and even and odd time signatures.
The musicians approach these contrasts with an openness that always keeps an eye on both the tradition of jazz music and current developments in other musical styles.
WEDNESDAYS AT M&P’S: IT’S A DATE
Book a stage-side table for two on a Wednesday evening at Matt & Phred’s, and get a bottle of house red/white wine or any two cocktails, any pizza, and a garlic bread side for just £30.
With the finest Live Music from 8-11pm, your night will be covered! Perfect for romantic snuggles, mates having a catch up, or treating a member of your family.
To book, click the ‘Book a ‘Date Deal’ Table’ button at the top of this page. The £30 is charged on the night, once you’ve ordered your drinks and food.
The Out & Out Blues Band
The Out & Out Blues Band
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Thursday 12th November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Full-blooded blues and boogie at its best. A thrilling, energetic and original journey into the genre from a passionate and experienced band. Expect dancing!
Heartfelt and sometimes fierce, The Out and Out Blues Band (The Out and Outs) are exactly as advertised – they explore the Blues from Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, through BB King, Bobby Bland and Taj Mahal, to Rory Gallagher – interspersed with their own original contemporary blues compositions.
Hammond Organ & Leslie, Harmonica, Guitar, Bass and Drums – all handled with over 150 years of combined musical experience and led by James Mackie who played keyboards for the Selecter and Madness in the 1980’s amongst others. The Out & Outs live to play. Full-blooded blues and boogie at its best. Expect dancing!
Line Up:James Mackie - Hammond organ & keys
Ben Ruth - Harmonica & Vocals
Rob Livesey - Bass & Vocals
Niels Rasmussen - Guitar & Vocals
James Barrott - Drums
Listen: theoutandouts.com/tracks
The Plimp Souls
THE PLIMP SOULS
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Friday 13th November 2026
Doors: 7pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 7-9pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Made in Manchester, The Plimp Souls are a conga-crammed, horn-heavy, soul-stuffed nine-piece fuelled by boundless energy and a burning mission to put the fun back into funk.
Blending the best of funk, jazz, soul, afrobeat and everything in-between, their raw, bouncing sound makes for a night to remember. Packing plenty of delicious decibels, they mix the rarest of classic grooves with belting originals to leave crowds hollering for more.
Line Up:
Leanne Ledger - Vocals
Chris Wright - Guitar
Simon Holmes - Percussion
Nick Cavill – Alto saxophone, Harmonica
Adam Kelly - Baritone saxophone
Will Earl - Trumpet
Jim Adnitt - Bass
Joe Gilliver - Drums
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1, then the dance floor (in front of the stage-side tables) opens up for Sets 2 and 3.
Big Band Brunch
Big Band Brunch
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Saturday 14th November 2026
Doors: 1pm / Gig: 2-4pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10 per person
Entrance-Side Table: £7 per person
Standing: £5 per person
KIDS GO FREE!
Tickets are available via Skiddle; tables are automatically allocated for those with seated tickets. Please purchase all of your party’s tickets together.
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/42711654
DG Kollective is an 18-piece ensemble combining soaring brass, sleek saxes and a powerhouse rhythm section to deliver a bold, contemporary big band sound.
Musically versatile and effortlessly stylish, the band moves between jazz, funk, Latin and pop, with a standout focus on classic film, TV and production music. Expect iconic themes such as Mission: Impossible and The Avengers, alongside reimagined favourites like Careless Whisper and Oye Como Va - all given the full big band treatment.
Drawing inspiration from legendary screen and library music composers including Henry Mancini, Lalo Schifrin, Keith Mansfield, Syd Dale, Ronnie Hazlehurst and Laurie Johnson, the set blends nostalgia with freshness, groove with precision. Original compositions and bespoke arrangements sit comfortably alongside these classics, making every performance feel unique.
Alongside the classics and the band’s original material, expect contemporary favourites - instantly recognisable songs, reimagined with the scale, power and drama only a big band can deliver.
Polished, high-energy and undeniably cool, this is premium big band music - cinematic, immersive and perfectly suited to a stylish brunch setting.
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Tickets are available in three areas of the venue:
VIP Stage-Side Seating – our best view of the stage – £10 per paying adult
Entrance-Side Seating – restricted view of the stage – £7 per paying adult
Standing – in the bar area – £5 per paying adult
Within each ticket area, you can choose from the following options:
1 Adult
1 Adult + 1 Child
1 Adult + 2 Children
Children (under-18’s) can attend free of charge but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Each paying adult may bring a maximum of two free children.
During the checkout process, you'll be asked what food you'd like to order. This is not a pre-order – it's simply to give our kitchen a heads-up and help minimise waiting times on the day. You'll still need to place your food order at the bar when you arrive.
For dietary or access requirements, or if you have any questions, please call the venue on 0161 273 5495.
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Brunch Pizza Menu
Margherita (v) - £8.50
Mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceVeggie Brunch Pizza (v) - £9.00
Mushrooms, spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceVegan Brunch Pizza (ve) - £9.00
Mushrooms, spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, M&P's signature tomato sauceMeaty Brunch Pizza - £9.50
Sausage, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceHash Browns (bowl of 5) - £5.00
The classic brunch side dish, served with ketchup
Rowland Jones
Rowland Jones
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Saturday 14th November 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5-6pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
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!
‘A great storyteller and accomplished songwriter mixing all flavours of blues rooted music peppered with Soul and Americana’ - Blues Matters Magazine
Rowland Jones’ music has been compared to John Martyn, Bill Withers, Mose Allison and Richie Havens, and as he has said ‘I have no complaints with any of that!’
Rowland’s set this evening will consist of originals ranging from the Leon Redbone inspired ‘Am I Feeling Blue’ to the funky blues of ‘Never Been to Memphis’.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!
The King Chameleon
The King Chameleon
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Saturday 14th November 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Born as a lofi beats project, amassing over 5 million streams worldwide, and now a jazz fusion four piece, The King Chameleon is an ever evolving musical endeavour. Over the past year the group have developed their own brand of cosmic jazz, embellished with a range of influences from disco and house, to samba and funk.
Boasting a repertoire of dynamic originals and playing styles, the group seek to create and perform music that takes their listeners on journeys through highly technical fusion sections to catchy and melodic breakdowns. Dance the night away and lose yourself to the psychedelic sounds of this exciting bristol based band!
Gypsies of Bohemia
Gypsies of Bohemia
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Saturday 14th November 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)*
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
As the UKs leading original covers band Gypsies of Bohemia pride themselves on having written at least half of their complete catalogue of original cover versions. Something of a paradox? Well that sums these guys up. These 5 musically literate, well groomed individuals can bring a party like no other to the bandstand and turn the most sophisticated of settings into an all-out guitar style rave with their inventive and superbly crafted renditions of popular contemporary songs from the modern era.
Fronted by the phenomenal vocalist Martin Connor, expect all your all-time guilty pleasure bangers given the gypsy treatment… If you’ve not come across these guys before, you’re going to want to see this. If you have, you know they’re worth seeing again…
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Please note that on Friday/Saturday nights, there is a dance floor in between the VIP tables and the stage, so you may have people dancing in front of you (you can’t blame them!)
New Orleans Jam
New Orleans Jam
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Monday 16th November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
The big sounds of New Orleans come to M&P’s for the New Orleans Jam, held every 3rd Monday of the month and 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.
Duology
Duology
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Tuesday 17th November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Dan Berry & Jonny Murray present an evening dedicated to the greatest trumpet & tenor pairings throughout our favourite eras of jazz. From bebop heads by Miles Davis & Charlie Parker through to the hard bop sounds of Clifford Brown & Harold Land, and onward to the modal jazz/post-bop of the likes of Wayne Shorter & Freddie Hubbard.
Paying homage to the tradition of two-part horn arranging & the classic quintet formation, with a band featuring Alex Hillman on guitar, Steve Berry on double bass & Luke Flowers on 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 £15!
The Guest Series: Asaph Tal
The Guest Series: Asaph Tal
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Wednesday 18th November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
‘The Guest Series’ at Matt and Phreds is an exciting new initiative designed to connect different jazz scenes from across the UK with Manchester, while showcasing the incredible talent of musicians from all over the country. Curated by Bim Williams, a familiar face on the Manchester jazz scene, the series aims to bring together some of the finest musicians from diverse backgrounds, creating a unique platform for collaboration and innovation. The series also celebrates the tradition of jazz virtuosos performing with house bands, with each night focused on playing standards and iconic pieces that have shaped this music.
This sixth instalment features Asaph Tal:
Asaph Tal is a London-based bassist whose playing is deeply influenced by the sound and language of 1950s jazz, particularly the work of Paul Chambers and Wilbur Ware. He is a regular member of Alex Bryson’s group and has performed alongside artists including Sam Braysher, Emma Smith, Alex Garnett, Annie Majin, and Camille Rose.
Asaph has contributed to a number of recent recordings, including the new album by Bim Williams and Live at the Mildmay by Sam Davis.
Line up:
Asaph Tal - Bass
Bim Williams - Guitar
George Grundy - Drums
WEDNESDAYS AT M&P’S: IT’S A DATE
Book a stage-side table for two on a Wednesday evening at Matt & Phred’s, and get a bottle of house red/white wine or any two cocktails, any pizza, and a garlic bread side for just £30.
With the finest Live Music from 8-11pm, your night will be covered! Perfect for romantic snuggles, mates having a catch up, or treating a member of your family.
To book, click the ‘Book a ‘Date Deal’ Table’ button at the top of this page. The £30 is charged on the night, once you’ve ordered your drinks and food.
Giacomo Ganzerli Trio
Giacomo Ganzerli Trio
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Thursday 19th November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
The Giacomo Ganzerli Trio is the new jazz project led by Italian drummer Giacomo Ganzerli. This distinctive “bassless” ensemble combines drums, tenor saxophone and guitar with live electronics and drum machines, blending electronic textures with melodic soundscapes, rhythmically driven compositions and free improvisation.
Featuring Daniele Nasi on tenor saxophone and Michele Bonifati on guitar, the trio explores a contemporary approach to jazz that brings together acoustic instrumentation and live electronics to create an energetic and atmospheric sound.
Born in Modena in 1997 and now based in Bologna, Giacomo Ganzerli graduated with honours in jazz drums from the Conservatory of Mantua in 2020, before continuing his studies with renowned drummers including John Riley, Horacio Hernandez, Steve Gadd and Kendrick Scott. Alongside performing and composing across jazz and contemporary music, he has developed a particular interest in live electronics, working with drum machines, loops, sequencers and electronic pads.
The trio made its debut with a tour of Italy and Germany in March 2025, followed by a performance at the Shanghai Spring International Music Festival in China. Their debut album, The Art of Leaving Blankness, was released in January 2026 on Italian jazz label nusica.org.
Giacomo is joined by two accomplished musicians from the Italian jazz scene. Saxophonist Daniele Nasi, originally from Reggio Emilia and raised in Chicago, has performed internationally with a range of ensembles and artists, while guitarist Michele Bonifati has appeared at major European and international jazz festivals and collaborated with musicians including Dave Douglas and Stefano Battaglia. Bonifati was also named Best New Talent in the 2023 Top Jazz poll by Musica Jazz magazine.
The Live Notes
THE Live Notes
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Friday 20th November 2026
Doors: 7pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 7-9pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
One of the most in demand collectives of musicians in the North, The Live Notes are back at Matt & Phreds tonight! With some of the North’s most talented and charismatic performers The Live Notes have been reimagining popular songs from across the decades, with each show featuring some utterly outstanding vocalists & instrumentalists.
From all-time disco hits of the 80’s, to R’n’B classics of the 90’s, through to the modern chart hits we all know and love. Think Earth, Wind, and Fire, to Dua Lipa, Chaka Khan, to Justin Timberlake, The Live Notes’ repertoire spans over multiple genres and moods, but continuously boasting one thing: a truly dedicated and masterful selection of musicians, whose stage presence and pure collective talent is a pleasure to enjoy live on stage. This isn’t an evening for sitting still and certainly not one to be missed.
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1, then the dance floor (in front of the stage-side tables) opens up for Sets 2 and 3.
Pat Fulgoni & Henry Botham
Pat Fulgoni & Henry Botham
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Saturday 21st November 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5-6pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
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!
Pat Fulgoni & Henry Botham bring together world-class blues vocals and red-hot New Orleans piano for a show that’s as authentic as it is electrifying.
Pat Fulgoni has toured the globe and worked with everyone from Zion Train to Camo & Krooked, Coldcut to the Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra - it’s in the blues that he’s truly spellbinding. With a voice Billboard says “could sing a pearl from its oyster” and Blues Matters declaring he can “really sing, ridiculously well,” Pat’s acclaimed 2024 Blues Experience album hit No. 3 on the UK Blues Airplay Chart and earned a UK Blues Award nomination.
Alongside him, Henry Botham - one of the UK’s leading Harlem Stride, Blues and New Orleans pianists - channels the spirit of Dr John, Professor Longhair, Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller, while adding his own modern twists. Known for his powerhouse performances and insightful introductions, Henry’s playing blends blues, jazz, funk, ragtime and more - with the occasional unexpected detour via Prince or The Prodigy, all delivered New Orleans-style.
Together they serve up lowdown, dirty blues: a sizzling mix of Fulgoni originals and classic cuts, performed with soul, swagger and serious musicianship. This is timeless music, played with fire.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!
Ben Playford Trio
Ben Playford Trio
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Saturday 21st November 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Rich vocals, nimble piano playing and an accomplished rhythm section of double bass and drums bring the trio’s jazz, blues and R&B repertoire to life.
Although their sets include many well-known and loved jazz and blues standards from the likes of Billie Holiday, Ray Charles, Fats Waller, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone and Peggy Lee and it also includes many tunes that are seldom heard on the bandstand today.
With fresh arrangements, riveting improvisational interplay and modern influences this trio’s got a little something for everyone.
Line Up:
Ben Playford - Vocals and Piano
Tim Williams – Double Bass
Josh Savage - Drums
Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto
Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto
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Saturday 21st November 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)*
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto are a 7-piece Soul and Funk outfit playing a hugely eclectic mix of music from awe-inspiring soul, to all-time classic disco, through to modern chart tracks given the Lucas D treatment.
Fronted by Cat Davis, the band consists of a red-hot horn section (trumpet, flugelhorn, saxophone, and flute), some of the coolest keys, guitar and bass riffing and improvising out there, plus irresistible beats and rhythms coming from drums and percussion.
Not only does this band have the perfect Saturday night setlist, they have the feel-good attitude sure to make you finish the night with a big smile. The combination of Cat’s superb vocals and the band’s extraordinary solos will leave you tempted to stay on the dance floor for all three forty-five minute sets!
From Diana Krall, to Leo Sayer, to the Jackson Sisters, to Al Green, to Amy Winehouse, to Sister Sledge, to Stevie Wonder, to Arctic Monkeys… They’ve got it all!
Line Up:
Cat Davies - Vocals
Paul Wakelin - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Percussion
Luke Shingler - Tenor Sax, Flute
Dan Machin - Guitar
Phil '0070' Bond - Keys
Frank Walker - Bass
Tony 'Princess' Jones - Drums
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Please note that on Friday/Saturday nights, there is a dance floor in between the VIP tables and the stage, so you may have people dancing in front of you (you can’t blame them!)
All Star Jam
All Star Jam
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Monday 23rd November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
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!
Gig Announced Soon!
Gig Announced Soon!
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Tuesday 24th November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
We are currently finalising this gig listing - check back soon!
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 £15!
Stuart McCallum Trio
Stuart McCallum Trio
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Wednesday 25th November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
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.
Tonight, Stuart is joined by two highly acclaimed musicians who have all built a fantastic reputation and prowess in the North’s music scene by their own right.
Line Up:
Stuart McCallum - guitar
Pete Turner - bass
Luke Flowers - drums
WEDNESDAYS AT M&P’S: IT’S A DATE
Book a stage-side table for two on a Wednesday evening at Matt & Phred’s, and get a bottle of house red/white wine or any two cocktails, any pizza, and a garlic bread side for just £30.
With the finest Live Music from 8-11pm, your night will be covered! Perfect for romantic snuggles, mates having a catch up, or treating a member of your family.
To book, click the ‘Book a ‘Date Deal’ Table’ button at the top of this page. The £30 is charged on the night, once you’ve ordered your drinks and food.
The Music of Miles Davis
The Music of Miles Davis
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Thursday 26th November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Free Entry
BOOK A STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£5PP)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (FREE)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
The Toby Brazier Quartet come from Leeds and Bradford, where they perform regularly across the local jazz scene. The band specialise in the bebop, hard bop and post-bop traditions, bringing together music from the 1940s, 50s and 60s alongside more modern interpretations of the jazz repertoire.
For this special performance, the band turn their attention to one of the most influential figures in jazz history: Miles Davis.
Across three sets, the band will explore music from throughout Davis’ remarkable career, including material from landmark albums such as Kind of Blue, Milestones and Seven Steps to Heaven. Expect some of the most enduring compositions in jazz, alongside music associated with Davis’ long-time collaborators and contemporaries, including Wayne Shorter and Charlie Parker.
At the heart of the evening will be a performance of Kind of Blue - widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential jazz albums ever recorded. Released in 1959, the album’s pioneering approach to modal improvisation, spacious arrangements and lyrical melodies changed the direction of jazz and continues to inspire musicians more than six decades later.
With a repertoire that celebrates both the classic jazz tradition and the musicians who helped shape it, this promises to be a special evening for Miles Davis fans and anyone with a love of great jazz.
The Swing Commanders
The Swing Commanders
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Friday 27th November 2026
Doors: 7pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 7-9pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
The Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, 50’s Jump Jazz and more! Every member of the Swing Commanders sings and plays at least one instrument, sometimes three! Yet what makes them stand out even above their incredible music ability and performing skills is their joie-de-vivre.
People who experience the band for the first time are amazed at the energetic showmanship, the instrument swapping, the intricate arrangements, and sophisticated vocal blend.
Line Up
Peter Riley: Vocals, Bass
Siena Lloyd: Vocals, Clarinet, Sax, Bass, Piano, Accordion
Dan Smith: Guitar, Steel Guitar, Backing vocals
Gaynor Sutcliffe: Vocals, Violin, Piano, Bass, Accordion
Stuart Smith: Drums, Backing Vocals
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1, then the dance floor (in front of the stage-side tables) opens up for Sets 2 and 3.
Luson
Luson
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Saturday 28th November 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5-6pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
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!
Luson is a soul, jazz and gospel influenced vocalist from Manchester, known for his rich tone and powerful vocal range.
His music blends emotional storytelling with smooth, expressive delivery, creating performances that feel intimate and raw.
Drawing on personal experiences, Luson’s sound moves between delicate moments and soaring vocals that leave a lasting impression.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!
Good Grief
Good Grief
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Saturday 28th November 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
GG are: Instrumental Sax/Flute (Jerome), Drums (Jack), Guitar (Andrian) and guest staring Mara Cruz on Bass.
In a sweet spot between Jazz-soul, Jazz and Hip Hop sprawl Good Grief’s vibes. A blend of hard hitting beats with the loose-fitting, intricately woven guitar and sax textures to slip into
Good Grief are an instrumental group from Manchester - formed 2016. The four piece are known for their instrumental live performances that radiate warmth and imagination. Each show is different blending solid sounds with the freedom of improvisation, erupting in a unique change of feel each time.
beats//jazz//neo-soul//vibes
Llarreggub Brass Band
Llarreggub Brass Band
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Saturday 28th November 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)*
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Owing to the age-old tradition of brass bands from the slate mining villages of North Wales’, Llareggub Brass Band ascend from the ashes of the past and bring with them an immense dose of heavy brass! Their music invokes the sumptuous flavours of New Orleans marching bands, together with Bronx-inspired Hip Hop and Welsh language pop music.
Formed by their bandleader Owain Roberts back in 2015, the band has released four studio albums and numerous EPs and are quickly making their mark as Wales’ best live (brass) act. Their live sets often feature guest vocals by the likes of Mr Phormula (Welsh Beatboxing Champion), Lisa Jên (9Bach), Alys Williams (BBC’s The Voice), Tara Bethan, Mared Williams and many more.
Tonight the band will be playing a selection of funked up classic pop, mixed with some New Orleans Jazz and dirty hip hop beats.
Line Up:
Bari Gwilliam – Trumpet
Dave Greenland – Trumpet
Berwyn Jones – Trumpet
Owain Roberts – Trombone
Merin Caradog – Trombone
James Fieldhouse – Sax
Pete Cowlishaw – Sousaphone
Gethin Evans – Drum Kit
Colin Daimond - Percussion
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Please note that on Friday/Saturday nights, there is a dance floor in between the VIP tables and the stage, so you may have people dancing in front of you (you can’t blame them!)
Melody Makers Jam
Melody Makers Jam
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Monday 30th November 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
Led by Craig Hanson, some of the finest musicians on Manchester’s music scene are tonight’s house band. These fantastic individuals have come together through their love of creating innovative original music, and celebrating the forerunners from throughout history who harnessed their talent and musical conceptualisation to develop groundbreaking approaches to making music. Today, these artists are high-ranking inspiration for countless up-and-coming musicians, but the attitude held by those legends continues to pulse through the music scene.
It is this focus on the creation of music, in its most wonderful and broad approaches, which defines the Melody Makers Jam. This is a unique opportunity to get involved with like-minded creatives. Maybe you’ve got a particular tune in mind; or think that one classic would sound great arranged a different way; perhaps, even, you and a mate have been working on a track together but would love to hear what it sounds like on brass… The options couldn’t be more open, and you couldn’t hope for a higher calibre house band and more supportive audience to get things going.
When we spoke to Craig about hosting this Jam Night, he advocated a Jam based on music from the worlds of modern alternative pop, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, soul and great songwriting. Think artists ranging from Joni Mitchell to Jill Scott, Bjork to Beyonce, Kate Bush to Kendrick Lamar… Sound like your cup of tea? Bring along your instruments and vocal cords, have a chat with Craig and the band, and lets make some music.
More of a listener than a player? Book yourself a table and watch the night unfold, it’s fair to say absolutely anything could happen. One thing’s for sure, with this band and this vision, it’s going to be a good one.