NottmPostEG published Nottingham Jazz Diary by Jeanie Barton, March 20-26

Another jazzy week of joy jumps into action on Friday March 20 at Kirk Hallam Social Club, Dallimore Road, Ilkeston where Kal's Kats 10 piece jump jive/swing band led by Kal Vaikla (sax, vocals) pump out some retro feel good songs, the gig also features a free dance lesson at 8pm from female vocalist Ruby Rich.

The same night, Stray's, 6-20 Middlegate, Newark, host their weekly Jazz and Tapas evening featuring pianist Dickie Baker together for the first time with local born legend and trumpet