JERIATRIC JAZZ: The Jolly Carter, Church St., Little Lever, Bolton. With special guest Howard Murray (tenor/baritone). Wednesday, January 29. 8.30-11.30pm.

Free. The Cotton Tree, Prince Street, Bolton. With special guest David Luckhurst (bass). Thursday, February 6. 8.30-11.30. £1.

THE ART LESTER BIG BAND: The Pennine Suite, Horwich RMI Social and Recreation Club, Chorley New Road, Bolton. Every Tuesday. 8.30 to 11.00pm. 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.

ROY POTTS FIVE AND A PENNY: Bolton Cricket Club, Green Lane, Bolton. Thursday, January 30. From 8.30. £3.50.

JIM WILKES STOMPERS: Bolton Cricket Club, Green Lane, Bolton. Thursday, February 6. From 8.30. £3.50.

THE YORKSHIRE STOMPERS: Eagley Jazz Club at Dunscar Conservative Club, Hardmans Lane, Bromley Cross. Bolton. Monday, February 3. From 8.30pm. Members £4. Non members £5.00. Details on 01204 303705.

JEREMY SASSOON and ALEXANDRA LORENCE: Smiths Restaurant, 1-3 Church Rd., Eccles. Tuesday, January 28. From 8pm. Call 0161 788 7343.

MARK NIGHTINGALE with the TOMMY MELVILLE QUARTET: The Rhythm Station, Rawtenstall. Tuesday, January 28. 8.30-11.00pm. £6.