We are delighted to have found a new home for the club so please join us at:
Our Lady of the Rosary Social Club, 330 Burnt Oak Lane, Blackfen, DA15 8LW
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World-class Live Music
award-winning artists
right in the heart of Eltham!
Rob Townsend is an acclaimed saxophonist and flautist whose playing blends tradition, fire and sensitivity in equal measure.A hugely versatile player who has toured the world, performing everywhere from intimate jazz clubs to major international festivals and arenas, alongside artists such as Eddie Henderson, Sam Rivers, Django Bates, Rick Wakeman and a long-standing collaboration with Steve Hackett’s band (ex-Genesis).
He was also Head of Jazz at Middlesex University for many years, helping to shape the next generation of British jazz talent.
We present world-class jazz concerts, on the 3rd Thursday a month, open to all: no membership required.
We are named after the formidable Hugh & Marion Ockendon, who promoted live jazz in Eltham for over 32 years! Hugh, a classically trained pianist with a deep love of jazz, sadly died in 2020, followed by Marion, a cabaret artist and band vocalist, in October 2022.
Hugh & Marion’s legacy now continues under the stewardship of multi-award-winning vocalist, lyricist and producer Georgia Mancio (Alan Broadbent, ReVoice! Festival, Bobby McFerrin) and acclaimed drummer Dave Ohm (Ian Shaw, Benny Golson, Gregory Porter).
