ART LESTER BIG BAND: Pennine Suite, Horwich RMI Social and Recreation Club, Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton. Every Tuesday. 8.30 to 11pm. 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.

JAZZ JAMBOREE featuring MARK NIGHTINGALE (trombone): Derby Ward Labour Club, Deane Rd., Bolton. Friday, December 6. Backed by the Steve Moore Trio with support band Jeriatric Jazz. From 8pm. £3 (Call 01204 531114 for tickets).

The Cotton Tree, Prince St., Bolton. Thursday, November 7. 8.30 to 11.30. £1.

Over Hulton Conservative Club, St Helens Rd., Bolton. Friday, December 13. 8.30 to 11.30pm. £3.