LIVE jazz music shows are returning to Bridport this week.

Bridport Arts Centre's monthly jazz concerts are restarting following a lengthy break due to the pandemic.

James Billington will be opening proceedings this Friday, September 10.

Mr Billington is known for singing the music of the greats, performing crowd favourite tunes from the likes of Dean Martin, Fats Weller, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra.

A hit across the South West, Mr Billington works regularly with some of the region's most talented musicians and now fronts popular swing band, 'All Jazzed Up'. His vocal influences include Cole and Sinatra, and more recently, Gregory Porter and Michael Bublé. He will be accompanied on the night by Philip Clouts on the piano.

The show begins at 8pm and tickets are on sale for £8.

To book a ticket, visit www.bridport-arts.com/event/jazz-cafe-february-2021-james-billington-12/