THE ART LESTER BIG BAND: The Pennine Suite, Horwich RMI Social and Recreation Club, Chorley New Road, Bolton. Every Tuesday. 8.30 to 11.00pm. Free.

KEN WARD BIG BAND: Leigh Liberal Club. Every Monday. 8 to 11pm. Free.

RONNIE MOORE BIG BAND: Sacred Heart Club, Throstlenest Ave., off Springfield Rd., Wigan. Every Wednesday. From 8.30. Free. 01942 519059.

JERIATRIC JAZZ: The Cotton Tree, Prince St., Bolton. Thursday, November 7. 8.30-11.30pm. £1. Egerton Cricket Club, Blackburn Rd., Bolton. Thursday, November 14. With special guest Howard Murray (saxes). 8.30 to 11.30pm. £3.

SMOKEY CITY JAZZ BAND: Bolton Cricket Club, Green Lane, Bolton. Thursday, November 14. From 8.30. £3.50.