THE RIVERFRONT JAZZ CLUB - September 2026 Elijah Jeffery with Josh Sharp Quartet

The Riverfront Theatre, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG
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Friday 11th September 20:00 - 22:00

About THE RIVERFRONT JAZZ CLUB - September 2026 Elijah Jeffery with Josh Sharp Quartet

The Riverfront Jazz Club is a monthly evening showcasing some of the best local emerging talent in Jazz, Jazz-inspired, Funk, Soul and R&B. Enjoy a cocktail and listen live to local artists soulful melodies in The Riverfront Theatre's intimate studio space.

Elijah Jeffery is a Hampshire-born jazz vocalist and songwriter, celebrated for his warm, evocative vocal style and enticing stage presence. Raised surrounded with music, Jeffery quickly fell in love with musical theatre, and the great jazz performers and composers of the 20th Century, citing Johnny Hartman and Mel Tormé as key influences.

A graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Jeffery has established himself as an up-and-coming artist, performing throughout the UK. As well as his own projects, he has collaborated with the likes of Claire Martin OBE, Alex Garnett, and big bands such as the Capital City Jazz Orchestra. After discovering a passion for songwriting, Jeffery self-released his debut EP ‘One of Her Clowns’ in 2023. The EP blends Elijah’s love of jazz with soul, singer-songwriter and folk sensibilities, weaving tales of love lost and found through “poetic and intelligent lyricism” (The Jazz Mann 2024).

In 2025, Jeffery joined forces with acclaimed pianist Eddie Gripper, writing and releasing a duo album that “explores concepts of love and darkness in an enthralling and absorbing way” (All About Jazz). The album’s release was celebrated with a 30-date tour across England and Wales, showcasing the pair’s signature “wit and warmth” (The Jazz Mann).

Website https://www.newportlive.co.uk/riverfront