About Us
Set in the heart of Sandbanks, Jazz Café enjoys spectacular views of Dorset’s premier Blue Flag beach. This relaxing destination, loved by locals and highly recommended by holidaymakers, is where you can enjoy appetising home cooked food and and drink all year round.
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The Friday Night Series
The Jazz Cafe present the finest jazz in the South, spotlighting the stars of the UK jazz scene, established masters and burgeoning young talent in a relaxed, informal setting with friendly, attentive service, fine food and wine.
Zoot Money and his Big Roll Band
FRIDAY 19th JULY 2019
Bournemouth-born George “Zoot” Money is now regarded as an R&B legend. Inspired by the musicality and showmanship of Ray Charles and Jerry Lee Lewis Zoot formed the first incarnation of the Big Roll Band in 1961.
Derek Nash
FRIDAY 27th SEPTEMBER 2019
After a barnstorming performance in 2018 Derek Nash will be a popular guest to open our autumn season. Known for his energetic, passionate delivery and his mastery of all four saxophones, he has been the unsung hero of British jazz for nearly 30 years.
Nigel Price
FRIDAY 25th OCTOBER 2019
Nigel Price is another regular guest in our Friday Night Series who has delighted audiences with his clear, flowing lines and melodic interpretations of jazz standards.
Sunday Lunchtime Sessions
Every Sunday between 1pm and 4pm we present the finest live jazz in the South courtesy of The Andy Urquhart Quartet with a varying line-up and special guests playing standards and modern jazz classics – the perfect accompaniment to your Sunday roast.
It is not necessary to book a table as we prefer to seat and serve customers as they arrive.
Private Functions
The Jazz Café can cater for parties and events of all types from 20 to 150 guests including private dinners, weddings, birthday parties, barbecues and corporate events.
We offer set party menus or we can liaise with you on your preferred menu options.
Bookings are available for evenings only on the weekend and weekdays throughout the year.
Our Gallery
Please see below a selection of images showing Jazz Cafe Sandbanks and its surroundings:
