The Hybrid Sessions is a monthly jam at Matt & Phred’s, inspired by cutting-edge electronic artists. Enjoy a unique fusion of live music with electronic production. More of a listener than a player? No problem! Come along, kick back, and enjoy the night unfolding... More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/the-hybrid-sessions

The Hybrid Sessions

The Max Rosen Trio is a Manchester-based force that breathes fresh life into the jazz scene. Fusing timeless jazz standards with funky grooves, folk influences, and innovative original compositions, the trio try to keep the art of improvisation alive by showcasing all of these elements live on stage to the audience. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/max-rosen-trio

Max Rosen Trio

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. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/the-jack-pearce-quintet

The Jack Pearce Quintet

The Good Times NW are a high energy function band playing non-stop funk & soul, disco, pop and club floor fillers. Hits from the 1960s right up to current day artists so that every generation can get down and boogie all night long! More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/the-good-times

The Good Times

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. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/pat-fulgoni-and-henry-botham

Pat Fulgoni & Henry Botham - Free Early Gig!

As one of the UK’s leading original covers acts, the Gypsies of Bohemia Trio pride themselves on having written at least half of their complete catalogue of original cover versions. Expect all your all-time guilty-pleasure bangers given the gypsy treatment…. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/gypsies-of-bohemia-trio

Gypsies of Bohemia Trio

Neon Brass, where 80's bangers meet New Orleans street beat. Neon Brass are the new brass band on the block, bringing their own take on 80's hits from Wham! to Whitney, Madness to Madonna and much more. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/neon-brass

Neon Brass

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. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/jazz-jam

Jazz Jam

With her new album Stories, recorded in New York, young Swiss pianist Manon Mullener takes us on a musical journey inspired by moving testimonials from people she has met around the world. Expect Latin jazz bursting with energy. Music for the body and soul. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/manon-mullener-trio

Manon Mullener Trio

The Nightcreatures duo is a stripped down version of New Orleans R&B band The Nightcreatures, specialising in Swamp Funk, Voodoo Blues and Mardi Gras street beats. They'll be serving up a spicy gumbo of classic New Orleans material, old time blues and rock/pop covers. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/the-nightcreatures-duo

The Nightcreatures Duo

The Funk Pack is a collective of some of the strongest musicians from the Cardiff and Bristol area. From soulful melodies to grooving rhythms, the Funk Pack has it all and will get the crowd dancing. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/jack-macs-funk-pack

Jack Mac’s Funk Pack

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! People who experience the band for the first time are amazed at the energetic showmanship. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/the-swing-commanders

The Swing Commanders

Born and raised in Dallas Texas, Andrew picked up the piano and started gigging at the age of 14. Combining a gravely low voice with raw foot-stomping Americana, you can expect an enthusiastic performance of American and British classics. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/andrew-j-boyer

Andrew J. Boyer - Free Early Gig!

Cripps Company & Co is a Leeds-based post-bop and modern jazz collective led by trumpeter and composer Oliver Cripps. The group brings a distinctive blend of lyricism, rhythmic vitality, and fearless improvisation to contemporary UK jazz. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/cripps-company-and-co

Cripps Company & Co

ZANG are a superb party band who play pure, brilliant & fabulous dance floor filling classic house, Ibiza dance anthems, funky pop, R&B, & rave music. Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/zang

Zang

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. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/cherie-bebes-burlesque-revue

Cherie Bebe’s Burlesque Revue

Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader! 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. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/new-orleans-jam

New Orleans Jam

Eclosion are a Liverpool-based jazz trio playing an eclectic mix of original music, weaving rich delays, driving bass lines, and intricate drum grooves. Their genre-spanning set will take you through jazz, psych rock, and dub. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/eclosion

Eclosion

Having played together for some time the Gavin Barras trio have developed a strong musical identity based around their love for the ‘piano less’ trio format. The band explore the music of the classic trio albums by jazz legend Sonny Rollins. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/april-2026/gavin-barras-trio

Gavin Barras Trio

Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader! 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. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/january-2026/all-star-jam

🎶 The Hybrid Sessions

🎶 Max Rosen Trio

🎶 The Jack Pearce Quintet

🎶 The Good Times

🎹 Pat Fulgoni & Henry Botham - Free Early Gig!

🎶 Gypsies of Bohemia Trio

🎶 Neon Brass

🎷 Jazz Jam

🎶 Manon Mullener Trio

🎻 The Nightcreatures Duo

🎶 Jack Mac’s Funk Pack

🎻 The Swing Commanders

🎹 Andrew J. Boyer - Free Early Gig!

🎷 Cripps Company & Co

🎶 Zang

🎶 Cherie Bebe’s Burlesque Revue

🎷 New Orleans Jam

🎻 Eclosion

🎻 Gavin Barras Trio

🎶 All Star Jam

🎶 The Hybrid Sessions

Upcoming events

🎶 The Hybrid Sessions

🎶 Max Rosen Trio

🎶 The Jack Pearce Quintet

🎶 The Good Times

🎹 Pat Fulgoni & Henry Botham - Free Early Gig!

🎶 Gypsies of Bohemia Trio

🎶 Neon Brass

🎷 Jazz Jam

🎶 Manon Mullener Trio

🎻 The Nightcreatures Duo

🎶 Jack Mac’s Funk Pack

🎻 The Swing Commanders

🎹 Andrew J. Boyer - Free Early Gig!

🎷 Cripps Company & Co

🎶 Zang

🎶 Cherie Bebe’s Burlesque Revue

🎷 New Orleans Jam

🎻 Eclosion

🎻 Gavin Barras Trio

🎶 All Star Jam

🎶 The Hybrid Sessions

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