Name: Just East of Jazz
Start: 2026-06-28T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-28T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Yalm

with
Jeremy Shoham (saxes, clarinet & EWI)
Danny Manners (keyboard)
Phil Scragg (bass)
Rick Finlay (percussion)
Norwich Jazz Club are excited to feature jazz fusion quartet 'Just East of Jazz' as part of a spring / summer tour that includes shows at London’s 606 Club and Dean Street’s Pizza Express.
Formed in the early 90s they gained a reputation as one of the first and best groups to explore the connections between jazz and klezmer, but quickly developed a sound and approach all their own and taking in a much wider range of influences over time.
The band has a uniquely off-beam take on contemporary music, incorporating world, folk, prog and classical influences in their impressionistic style. Composition and improvisation are seamlessly linked – an approach that has led to favourable comparisons with fusion pioneers Weather Report and prog rock innovators Gong.
Augmenting the core line-up of saxophonist Jeremy Shoham, percussionist Rick Finlay and bassist Phil Scragg, their latest incarnation features keyboard wizard Danny Manners whose musical background includes eight years with award-winning prog rock band Big Big Train, a longstanding collaboration as bassist, keyboardist and arranger with French singer-songwriter Louis Philippe, and work with 80s alternative big band The Happy End.
“… a restlessly virtuosic display of exceptionally punchy rhythmic precision and tight but flighty improvisation.” Jazzwise
“…rapid transitions and tight unison playing…a razor-sharp ensemble sound…” The Guardian
Doors 6pm / music from 7.30-10pm
Tickets £15 (inc booking fee)
About the venue
Established on the extensively redeveloped site of the former Jamie’s Italian, Yalm has revitalised the historic space in The Royal Arcade, using it as an opportunity to showcase Norfolk’s finest food producers in a relaxed setting. Find out more about the exciting and diverse menu here.
23–24 Royal Arcade, Castle Street, Norwich NR2 1NQ
How to book
Make your reservation by purchasing a ticket which covers admission to the event. There's no set menu, so on the night simply choose where you'd like to sit and food and drinks orders can be paid for during the evening. We're sure you'll want to sample the exciting menu, or otherwise just grab a drink and enjoy the music!