Tribute to Grappelli and Ronnie Scott’s All Stars in city

Peterborough Jazz Club welcomes John Etheridge’s Sweet Chorus to The Broadway Suite on Sunday.

The band is making a welcome return to the club after a seven year gap with a tribute to Stephane Grappelli.

Now celebrating their 19th year together, Sweet Chorus was originally formed by John Etheridge as a personal tribute to his mentor and inspiration that was Stephane Grappelli, with whom he worked for five years in the 1970s and early 1980s.

Taking its cue from the Hot Club of France - the legendary group that featured Grappelli and Django Reinhardt, the band features John’s dazzling guitar work together with the scintillating violin of Christian Garrick.

The relationship of these two musicians has been described as one of the most brilliant sounds in European Jazz.

Backed by the propulsive drive of Dave Kelbie on rhythm guitar and Andy Crowdy on bass, the band produces breathtaking choruses through repertoire both old and new.

Music starts at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets £14.

On the same night, the Key Theatre has the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world class live jazz alongside rare archive photos and video footage. Life at Ronnie’s is evocatively re-imagined through tales of the club’s past visitors, from pop stars, film stars and politicians to comedians and royalty, but above all, the musicians. Featuring classic music from the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie Scott’s, alongside projected images and footage, and tales of old Soho, miscreant musicians and police raids, ‘The Ronnie Scott’s Story’ is a glimpse into this unique world and its incredible history. Hosted and performed by the award-winning Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, led by the Club’s Musical Director, this is a unique celebration.