Jeremy Sassoon Trio
Jeremy Sassoon Trio
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Thursday 1st October 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).
Jeremy Sassoon is one of the UK’s most in-demand singer pianists, who has mesmerised audiences both in the UK and around the world with his soulful and natural style and stunning repertoire of his own arrangements of Jazz, Blues, Groove & Soul classics.
Jeremy has headlined sell out shows at Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express Soho, the Jazz Café, and multiple Edinburgh Festival shows. He has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival, The Iridium Jazz Club in New York and has regularly headlined at Berlin’s premier Jazz Club A-Trane.
For this Jeremy Sassoon Trio performance, Jeremy on vocals and keys is joined by a absolutely stellar line-up of some of the North’s finest musicians on bass and drums, to present an incredibly laid-back yet ultimately awe-inspiring evening of the finest Jazz, Blues, and Soul arranged by the band.
Not only set to be an evening of gorgeous music, but also a true journey through that music; with Jeremy and the band remaining hugely personable throughout the gig, giving their own stories and insights into the music which they play.
Back Chat Brass
Back Chat Brass
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Friday 2nd October 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
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).
Rooted in pop, funk and hip hop, the band’s brassy beats are an instant favourite of any audience lucky enough to catch these guys live. Since 2016, they’ve been wreaking havoc in venues around the world, coaxing even the stubbornest of dance-phobics from their seats with their signature take on your go-to hits.
From the all-time disco bangers of the 80’s, to the R’n’B classics of the 90’s, to the unforgettable pop hits from the naughties through to the present day… Absolutely any age group who loves a dance will fall in love with this band’s one-of-a-kind sound, musicianship, and simply electrifying showmanship. A gig with Back Chat Brass is so much more than a gig.
*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.
Cuba Vida Salsa Band
Cuba Vida Salsa Band
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Saturday 3rd October 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).
We may be in Manchester, but the moment the Cuba Vida Salsa Band hits our little stage, you’ll think you’ve been whisked away to Havana. With every beat, this band brings the irresistible warmth and vibrancy of Latin music right to any audience lucky enough to catch them live.
This wonderful ensemble blends the sultry grooves of Salsa with the rich flavours of Latin Jazz, Funk, Reggaeton, and more. Expect vibes perfect whether you’re tearing up the dance floor or simply soaking up the atmosphere with a drink in hand.
As well as being masterful musicians, this group are born entertainers, telling stories that make you feel as if you’re sipping a pina colada in a seaside club. From timeless Cuban classics to fresh Latin hits and captivating original songs, every performance bursts with pure energy and passion.
Dust off your dancing shoes, loosen your hips, and get ready for a night where Manchester meets the magic of the Caribbean!
Blues Jam
Blues Jam
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Monday 5th October 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 6th October 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!
Fractal
Fractal
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Thursday 8th October 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).
Fractal are a Manchester-based jazz quintet blending traditional swing, modern fusion and original compositions into a dynamic, improvisation-driven live experience. Drawing on the spirit of classic jazz while pushing into contemporary sounds, the band moves fluidly between faithful interpretations of standards and bold, groove-led arrangements with their own distinctive voice.
Regularly performing across Manchester’s live scene, Fractal deliver energetic and cohesive sets built on virtuosity, deep musical chemistry and expressive improvisation. Their shows range from intimate listening rooms to lively club stages, connecting with audiences who share a passion for live, exploratory music.
Inspired by the idea of a fractal — patterns repeating at every scale — the group reflects this philosophy in their sound: layered, evolving and unified through collective creativity.
Line Up:
Conor Parker-Delves - Saxophone
Sam Reynolds - Kit
Wilfred Richards - Guitar
Max Cooper - Bass
Connor O’Hara - Keys
Louis Louis Louis
Louis Louis Louis
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Friday 9th October 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
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).
You are in for an absolute treat tonight as we welcome the one and only Louis Louis Louis back to M&P’s…
This 4-piece band really do bring a sound and atmosphere like no other. Get your glad rags on and dance the night away to classic jump blues, rocksteady, R&B, doo wop and ska, with thumping’ slap bass, honking’ horns, raucous four-part vocal harmonies and a driving piano boogie.
Based in Leeds, this mighty and crowd-pleasing band have been raising roofs up and down the land with their take on classic tunes from the 50’s to the present day. If you love a proper boogie in the company of wonderful showmanship and musicianship, tonight is the night for you.
*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.
Jazz Jam
Jazz Jam
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Monday 12th October 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…
Suboptimal
Suboptimal
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Tuesday 13th October 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).
Suboptimal is the immersive, brass and vocal led, live looped extravaganza you never knew your life was missing. Starting with only pre-recorded drums watch in awe as your favourite bangers are created and performed in front of your very eyes.
From the bass lines to the raps; the vocal harmonies to the solos. Utilising the latest in loop machine technology alongside a decade of performing expertise Suboptimal is not only an experience that you will never forget but an experience you will find yourself wanting to relive again and again…
Prepare yourselves. This show will take you on a live looped journey through dance. Expect some garage anthems intertwined with with some of your favourite 90’s and 00’s bangers presented to you by the hype extraordinaire; Suboptimal.
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!
ZigZag
ZIGZAG
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Wednesday 14th October 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)
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). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing.
ZigZag is a 3‑piece Latin instrumental ensemble based in the North West of the UK. This vibrant three‑piece brings together top regional musicians to perform samba, bossa nova, Latin funk and jazz ballads.
Drawing from Brazilian and Latin traditions, they deliver infectious rhythms, warm harmonies and expressive solos - perfect for a cosy evening in our little jazz club!
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 Hurricane Blues Band
The Hurricane Blues Band
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Thursday 15th October 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 Hurricane Blues Band are a passionate Merseyside-based ensemble dedicated to serving up the authentic sounds of classic blues and rhythm & blues. Drawing deep inspiration from the vibrant Chicago and London blues scenes of the 1960s, the band delivers raw, unfiltered performances that resonate with both long-time blues lovers and new audiences alike. With a lineup that features guitars, bass, drums, keys, harmonicas, saxophones, and electrifying vocals, they capture the spirit of the genre with rich musical textures and heartfelt energy.
From gritty, soulful grooves to uplifting R&B numbers, The Hurricane Blues Band’s live shows are steeped in the tradition of blues greats while showcasing their own dynamic chemistry on stage. Their sound celebrates the genre’s roots and ensures that the timeless power of classic blues continues to thrive in every performance. Whether playing intimate venues or larger stages, they bring sincerity, skill, and a love for the music that marks them as a standout act in the UK blues scene.
Loud Noises
Loud Noises
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Friday 16th October 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
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).
Loud Noises are a feisty four-piece brass outfit conceived on the streets of Leeds in 2016 who unfailingly showcase a powerful combination of gutsy brass playing and daring repertoire. The combination of trumpet, trombone, bass saxophone, and drums come together to create a sound which can be described as classic New Orleans musicianship meets your absolute favourite cult classic tunes from across the decades.
Equally at home playing traditional NOLA jazz tunes or busting out their distinctive arrangements of pop anthems, these highly competent musicians are sure to make your Saturday night everything you could hope for. Loud Noises provide one of the most engaging and satisfying live music experiences you could hope to find.
With stunning showmanship and crowd engagement from the offset, expect a night of tunes ranging from the likes of Michael Jackson, to The Spice Girls, to Lady Gaga, to the Back Street Boys, and so very far beyond. Loud Noises have raised the roof of Matt & Phred’s each and every time they have played at the club, and it’s always a pleasure to invite them back to our little jazz club. This band is one of a kind, and any audience is sure to be left in pure admiration of how a 4-piece band so full of passion for what they do can create one of the richest and most powerful sounds you’ll hear.
The line up: Tim Hurst (trombone/vocals), Tom Sharp (trumpet/vocals), Anna Chandler-King (bass saxophone), Sam Foster (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.
The Gelatos
The Gelatos
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Saturday 17th October 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).
The Gelatos are a high-energy, all-singing Jazz trio playing the all-time classic songs of the 40’s and 50’s with an Italian twist. The 3-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, The Gelatos stunning musicianship and witty showmanship is sure to make your weekend a super memorable one!
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 period.
New Orleans Jam
New Orleans Jam
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Monday 19th October 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.
Slow Down Motion
Slow Down Motion
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Tuesday 20th October 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).
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.
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 Jack Pearce Quintet
The Jack Pearce Quintet
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Thursday 22nd October 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 Jack Pearce Quintet showcases Jack’s original compositions that pay homage to jazz traditions while injecting a fresh, inventive spirit. A band of Leeds Conservatoire Alumni, the Jack Pearce Quintet focuses on a fusion of melodic and technical excellence.
Drawing influence from Post-bop and 90s world fusion, the original compositions have a uniquely open and interactive approach. The bands strength is particularly apparent in a live setting where countless hours have been dedicated to every facet of the music, then refined on the stage, culminating in an exciting musical experience.
Strong rhythms underpin vibrant, playful melodies creating a fusion complimentary to both traditional and modern jazz. Coming off the success of their first UK tour, the Jack Pearce Quintet are quickly building a reputation as a band to watch on the UK jazz scene.
The String Beans
The String Beans
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Friday 23rd October 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
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 String Beans are an exciting gypsy jazz infused party band from Manchester. They like to take classic tunes from a variety of styles such as pop, rock, reggae and hip hop and give them a gypsy swing make over, guaranteed to get people dancing every time. Perfect for those who just love a bit vintage, retro and alternative at the weekend - whilst enjoying all the classic party tunes, given the band’s unique spin of course.
Tonight, the band will be playing a mix of upbeat gypsy jazz, blues, and retro soul, pop and rock classics with a gypsy twist. They will be featuring the vocals of a firm M&P favourite: Manchester soul songstress, the one and only Charlie Cooper!
*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.
The Brown Bird Quintet
The Brown Bird Quintet
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Saturday 24th October 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).
The Brown Bird Quintet is an upcoming Manchester based jazz group led by Will Bird (Trumpet) and Jasmine Brown (Sax). All members of the group are recent graduates of the Royal Northern College Of Music, where Jasmine and Will were awarded the Martyn Edwards Jazz Bursary. The Quintet formed in 2024 and has so far made several appearances at Wakefield Jazz Club, and played gigs and hosted jams across Manchester, playing a variety of music from original compositions to arrangements of swing, latin, funk, pop and even video game music!
Jasmine Brown grew up with 2 jazz musicians for parents and quickly discovered a passion for all things swing and bebop, falling in love with the playing of Phil Woods and Cannonball Adderley. After graduating from the RNCM last year, she has began establising herself on the Manchester scene, composing and arranging. Some of her most recent notable peformances include playing with Femme De La Femme at Band on the Wall and with Tom Smith and Katie Brown at Ruislip Jazz Club.
Will Bird was introduced to jazz at a young age by his dad, a jazz clarinetist, and was then inspired by jazz trumpet players such as Chet Baker and Roy Hargrove. Since moving to Manchester to study the trumpet, he has persued a career as a freelance musician using his skills as an performer, arranger, and pianist. Some of his most recent notable peformances include playing with the Sam Lightwing Quintet at Manchester Jazz Festival and Jeremy Sassoon's Ray Charles Project at Buxton Jazz Festival.
All Star Jam
All Star Jam
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Monday 26th October 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!
Marky Dawson Trio
Marky Dawson Trio
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Tuesday 27th October 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).
Virtuoso Blues Man? Sensitive Singer Songwriter? Raucous Piano pounder? Marky Dawson is proud to be all three.
At 18, he started working as a resident musician in bars and clubs. It's here he developed his Boogie/Rock n Roll style piano playing along with his ability to interact with an audience. Taking requests and heckles whilst expanding his repertoire. Mixing his versions of classics with his own catchy songs.
Mark delivers the intimacy of a Jazz Club, the energy of a stadium performance, and the fun of the pub.
In 2024 he released his first full album ‘Bad Idea’ which featured some of the best musicians on the London Jazz Scene. Featuring both his signature foot stomping Rock n Roll sound and heart felt ballads. It truly shows his versatility. He is Remarkyble.
Marky Dawson - Piano/Vocals
Simon Rusbrook - Bass
Chris Chambers - 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!
Fisher/Henry/Roffe
Fisher/Henry/Roffe
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Wednesday 28th October 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)
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). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing.
We are delighted to welcome Fisher/Henry/Roffe back to M&P’s tonight!
As one of the North’s most exciting jazz groups, the trio will be playing swinging standards and brand new original music. The trio features three of Leeds most swinging musicians, expected crisp arrangement and melodic improvisation.
If you love the timeless music of John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz and Gene Ammons, then this is the gig for you!
Line Up:
Alex ‘The Fish’ Fisher - Tenor Sax
Elliot Roffe - Double Bass
Simon Henry- 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.
SwanNek
SwanNek
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Thursday 29th October 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).
SwanNek is a boundary-pushing contemporary jazz collective from Newcastle upon Tyne, renowned for crafting music that celebrates the people and places closest to their hearts.
SwanNek draw deeply from their own experiences, weaving personal stories into a dynamic and powerfully emotive sound: a fusion that reflects the rich and diverse musical identity of their hometown.
Their emotive, innovative and welcoming live shows have drawn praise from Radio 3’s Soweto Kinch and BBC Introducing’s Shakk (“a collective of musical superheroes”), consistently attracting an eclectic and ever-growing fanbase.
“Innovative. Dynamic. A combustion of musical talent.” – Glasshouse ICM
No Sweat
No Sweat
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Friday 30th October 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
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).
No Sweat is all about good music, good energy, and getting people moving. This fantastic band is made up of experienced musicians who love playing together and bringing the right vibe to every gig. From pop and rock to soul and disco, they keep the music alive and the crowd involved.
The band started in Manchester, built on a long musical friendship between Ricardo and Duda, who’ve been playing together for over 10 years across Portugal. Joana joined with her powerful, expressive voice and natural stage presence, and João completed the lineup with his solid, versatile drumming and years of live experience.
The band performs an eclectic mix of music, from classic hits to modern favourites, from ABBA, Prince, Bruno Mars, Amy Winehouse and far beyond! They focus on great songs, tight playing, and a feel-good atmosphere that keeps audiences enjoying the moment.
*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.
Smooth Edge Music
Smooth Edge Music
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Saturday 31st October 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).
Smooth Edge Music bring together the timeless sounds of soul, Motown, smooth jazz, jazz-funk, disco and R&B for an evening of feel-good live music performed by some of Manchester's finest musicians. Founded by guitarist and vocalist Elliot Browne and keyboard virtuoso Pete Hughes, the band has built a reputation for delivering stylish, high-energy performances that effortlessly move from laid-back grooves to dancefloor-filling classics.
Featuring an exceptional line-up of vocalists and instrumentalists, Smooth Edge Music's repertoire spans everything from Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder and George Benson to classic Motown favourites, disco anthems and contemporary soul. Whether you're looking to sit back with a drink or get up and dance, their polished musicianship and infectious energy guarantee a night to remember.