For more than 10 years Blue Harlem have been regarded as one of top swing come jump-blues bands on the London scene. They have become regular favourites at venues such as the world-famous 100 Club, Ronnie Scott’s Club and Boisdale’s. They also appear regularly at venues all across the UK from ‘The Sands’ Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, to Burgh Island, Devon. They have an enviable reputation as a party band, having played for society soirees all over the UK - including Buckingham Palace, Annabel’s, and Meikleour Castle, Perthshire. In December 2008 they were invited by Baz Luhrman to perform for the launch of his new 1940s blockbuster movie “Australia”. They have also been invited on 3 separate occasions to perform at Highgrove House charity balls for the ‘Prince’s Trust’.

Blue Harlem launched the career of rising star Imelda May, and are now proud to feature as their vocalist the sensational Sophie Shaw.

Blue Harlem also regularly perform abroad: one of the highlights of the past 3 summers being sell-out tours of Spanish Festivals. December 2007 found them launching the 4th International Film Festival of Dubai. They have also played for the European Film Festival in Dresden, as well as jazz festivals in Molde (Norway), Liege (Belgium), Ghent (Belgium) and Waldorf (Germany).

“Blue Harlem – the group I’m currently raving about. It’s happy music – it makes you want to dance – Highly recommended!”
Michael Parkinson BBC Radio 2

“Blue Harlem have a devastating reputation on the live circuit and a number of high profile admirers….they are one of the best party bands around”
Nico Mead TNT Magazine

“This band just keep sounding better and better! Led by sax supreme Al Nicholls and with great vocals”
‘Where to Dance in London’ website

"Solid swing and great arrangements from this stylish up-town band - they kept the dance floor packed and we will definitely want them back"
Simon Selmon, London Swing Dance Society

"...are guaranteed to get your adrenaline flowing with their brand of high energy big band swing and R&B that would have been equally at home at the Apollo or the Savoy in the 40's as it is today."
Tony Watson ‘Blues and Rhythm’ magazine

Doors open 7pm for 7:45pm

Tickets £12.50 (£10 senior concession, £7.50 under 18s), available from the Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre (01799 524002), or the on-line booking office www.saffrontickets.com