To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site. Find out more here.
To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site. Find out more here.
To build your own Itinerary, click 
to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
Already saved an Itinerary?
Saturday 30th May 2026 | 6.45pm & 9.15pm
Peggy's Skylight
Tickets: £20
Led by one of the UK's most formidable jazz pianists, George Cooper, The Jazz Defenders are a group born from a deep love of Blue Note jazz, drawing on a wealth of inspiration to craft their own raw and vibrant compositions that leaves audiences mesmerised "Absolutely storming!" Jamie Cullum
"A class act" – The Guardian
"Crackles with energy and glistens with skill" – The Observer
The Jazz Defenders are a powerhouse of hard bop soul, led by one of the UK's most formidable jazz pianists and composers, George Cooper. Taking inspiration from the golden era of Blue Note, they channel the spirit of Horace Silver, Art Blakey, and Lee Morgan – though not through imitation, but through a bold catalogue of entirely original compositions that capture the style's timeless groove and flair while forging a sound that's unmistakably their own.
Built on deep grooves, tight horn lines, and a vibrant sense of swing, their music is a compelling blend of soul jazz, hip hop, funk, and cinematic soundtrack influences. It's jazz with grit, groove, and swagger; music that's as infectious on the dance-floor as it is thrilling in a listening room.
The Jazz Defenders have lit up stages at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club and other top venues across the UK and Europe, earning a reputation for electrifying live shows and world-class musicianship. Their growing international profile includes two albums that reached the top ten in the USA jazz charts, plus radio support from Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2), Lauren Laverne (BBC 6 Music), Craig Charles (BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music), Jazz FM and hundreds of other radio stations worldwide.
Founder George Cooper brings a rich musical resume to the group, having worked with icons across genres including Hans Zimmer, Nigel Kennedy, U2, Omar, Slum Village, MF DOOM, Abstract Orchestra, The Brand New Heavies and many more.
"The most exciting British jazz group out there right now" – Music Republic Magazine
Line up:
Jake McMurchie – tenor sax
Quentin Collins – trumpet
Sam Quintana – double/electric bass
Ian Matthews – drums
George Cooper – piano/keyboards
TWO SHOWS:
Ist Show
* Doors at 6pm
* Performance from 6:45pm
* we will require your table by 8:15pm
2nd Show
* Doors at 8:30pm
* Performance from 9:15pm
| The Jazz Defenders (30 May 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 18:00 | - 20:15 |
| The Jazz Defenders (30 May 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 20:30 | - 23:55 |
Sir James Matthew Barrie was a Scottish author and dramatist, best remembered today as…
Nottingham's leading architect Watson Fothergill has some magnificent buildings within…
The Adams & Page Building dates back to 10th July 1855 and sits proudly as the largest…
A mural, which celebrates Nottingham’s pioneering history with the lace industry, has…
The Brian Clough statue stands proudly in Nottingham city centre just off Old Market…
It takes a building of some distinction to stand out in a city as rich in beautiful and…
Famous Nottingham pharmaceutical brand, Boots, opened their first store on Goosegate in…
A historic wall which divided Nottingham’s Old Market Square for 700 years has been…
A focal point for residents and visitors, Old Market Square is where friends meet,…
Go Quest Adventures is turning the streets of Nottingham into an Adventure Playground!
Beloved by locals as a famous ‘meeting place’, Nottingham’s Left Lion is one of two stone…
Number one for shopping in Nottingham, Debbie Bryan are an award winning, independent…
Start your epic adventure at The Lost City Adventure Golf in The Cornerhouse!
St Peter’s Church is one of the three mediaeval churches in Nottingham, the others being…
Peggy's Skylight Bar and Kitchen, NottinghamLike most great stories, Peggy's Skylight started with love - a love of jazz and great music. As jazz musicians, Peggy’s founders, Rachel Foster & Paul Deats have performed as ‘Me & Mr Jones’ in many venues and around the world, but one thing that always struck them about home, is that although…
Peggy's Skylight, NottinghamLike most great stories, Peggy's Skylight started with love - a love of jazz and great music. As jazz musicians, Peggy’s founders, Rachel Foster & Paul Deats have performed as ‘Me & Mr Jones’ in many venues and around the world, but one thing that always struck them about home, is that although…
© Visit Nottinghamshire 2026. All Rights Reserved
.png){kind=icon}
.png){kind=icon}
.png){kind=icon}
