Beat the Jams

Finish work and unwind with some world beating live music from Manchester's best jazz musicians. Beat the Jams live series showcases the very best of the jazz scene, for short rush hour gigs at the iconic Band on the Wall.

What better way to avoid those endless queues, chaotic traffic and stressful homeward journeys? Clock off and skip the rush-hour traffic while you watch live jazz and make the most of our happy hour deals from 5-7pm. Enjoy pizza and a house pint for less than £10!

Led by acclaimed guitarist and composer Nik Svarc, this band brings together four of the UK jazz scene's most exciting and inventive musicians.

Svarc has performed at major jazz festivals across the UK and Europe and collaborated with artists including Scott Devine, Tim Lefebvre and Russell Van Den Berg, earning praise for his distinctive sound and adventurous approach to improvisation.

bassist Scott Devine and drummer Dave Walsh, and special guest Richard Illes on Trumpet, creating a formidable line-up that effortlessly blurs the boundaries between tightly crafted arrangements and spontaneous musical conversation.

Performing material from the new album, which is out now! The band combines deep pocket, fearless interplay and a shared love of exploration.

Expect everything from soulful melodies and infectious rhythms to moments of exhilarating collective improvisation, delivered with the chemistry that only world-class musicians can create.

As Bebop Spoken Here aptly put it: "'in the pocket', 'on it'- such terms were made for this band. Nik Svarc - GuitarRichard Iles - TrumpetScott Devine - BassDave Walsh - Drums