IT’s All About The Music
We are a community cooperative set up to support the learning, performance and development of jazz, related music and the arts. Based at the Globe in Newcastle upon Tyne, we are the first cooperative in the UK to own a music venue and education centre. We put on gigs and courses there and at other venues.
Our inspiration is Keith Crombie, known locally as The Jazz Man, who died in December 2012.
Featured Gigs
Francis Tulip Quartet
Saturday 5 August, 8pm Young jazzers acknowledge old master The Francis Tulip Quartet presents “Monk’s Mood”, an evening celebrating the music of Read More >
Tango & Jazz Quartet
Sunday 27 August, milonga 3-6pm, gig 8-11pm Argentinian pioneers of tango/jazz fusion on world tour After a very popular event last year, Read More >
Featured Courses
Summer Weekend Workshop
5-6 August 2017 A whole weekend of listening and playing in the company of others who want to learn and improve jazz Read More >
Horns wanted for new street band
The Globe is forming a new street band led by the energetic multi-instrumentalist Stuart Finden. The band will rehearse once a fortnight Read More >
Songsmiths and minstrels
Eight two-hour sessions (Mondays 7-9pm) at the Globe. The next course starts on 18 September 2017. The tutor is Bethany Elen, community musician, folk Read More >
Play More Jazz! course
10-week course on jazz improvisation with a focus on playing in small groups. Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Globe. The next course starts Read More >
Join the Coop
Membership is open to any person (or organisation) that supports the objectives of the cooperative. To become a member you must complete an application form and buy shares. Shares cost £1 each. The minimum shareholding is 200 and the maximum is 20,000. You can complete this form, or alternatively download this pdf version of the form, print it out and post it to us!
News & Reviews
Sotavento Big Band
Review and photo by Lance Liddle from Bebop Spoken Here, 9 July 2017 Across the road, at the Metro Arena, the Read More >
Samuel Eagles – Spirit
Review and photo by Lance Liddle from Bebop Spoken Here, 13 June 2017 Samuel Eagles (alto); Duncan Eagles (tenor); Ralph Wyld (vibes); Read More >
Brian Molley Quartet
Review and photo Lance Liddle from Bebop Spoken Here, 22 April 2017 Brian Molley (tenor/soprano); Tom Gibbs (piano); James Lindsay (bass); Stuart Read More >
Alan Glen Trio
Review and photo Lance Liddle from Bebop Spoken Here, 13 April 2017 Alan Glen (piano); John Pope (bass); Sid White – depping Read More >