EAGLEY JAZZ CLUB, Dunscar Conservative Club, Hardmans Lane, Bromley Cross, Bolton. Jazz concerts on Mondays throughout October. The Yorkshire Stompers -- October 29; The Harlem Hot Stompers -- November 5; The Kid Boyd Jazz Band -- Monday November 19. Details 01204 303661.

THE MET, Market Street, Bury. Throughout October The Met is holding jazz events, featuring regional talent and national stars, including King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys, The Forest New Orleans Jazz Band, The Mahogany Hall Stompers, Beiderbecke and New Northern Jazz Allstars. Details and Tickets 0161 761 2216.

BAND ON THE WALL, Swan St, Manchester. Abdullah Ibrahim -- the world renowned South African jazz pianist creates a natural fusion of South African and American jazz with rich Township voicings. Thursday November 1, 8pm. Tickets £16. Ring 0161 833 0682, or 0161 832 6625.

LIFE CAFE, Peter Street, Manchester. Ring 0870 0104555.

BOLTON CRICKET CLUB, Green Lane, Bolton. Jazz night every Thursday, 8.30pm. Ring Bolton 520230.

BLUE CAT CAFE, Mosses Community Centre, Cecil St, Bury. Ring 0161-761 2079.

COTTON TREE HOTEL, Prince Street, Bolton. Ring 520237.

KING GEORGES HALL, Blackburn. Ring 01254 582582.

GRANTS ARMS, Ramsbottom.

HOWCROFT INN, Pool Street, Bolton. Ring 381956.

THE MERCURY HOTEL, Manchester Road, Westhoughton. Tel 01942 810904.

SIR HENRY ROYCE, Chichester Road, Eccles. Tel 0161 226 1377.

SMITHS RESTAURANT, Church Road, Eccles. Every Tuesday from 8pm, live jazz with Jeremy Sassoon and guest. Tables available from 7.15pm. Fixed price menu £12.95. Ring 0161 788 7343.

THATCH & THISTLE, Chorley Road, Blackrod. An evening of dinner jazz with Cafe Au Lait. Every Tuesday, 7.30pm. Ring 01257 474044.