Jackson Wade Band

‘Ella, Mel and Oscar Swing’
The Jackson Wade Band
Join us at the Newport Jazz Festival 2026 on
Saturday, 2nd May. 2pm in the Community Hub.
And 7pm, when we take the Bowls Club Main
Stage for an exciting musical adventure
featuring the songs and touching on the lives of
three of Jazz Music's most renowned and
influential artists, Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme and
Oscar Peterson.
Musical Director, pianist and Hammond
keyboard player, Jon Wade (BBC Orchestra U.K
– George Golla Trio). In collaboration with singer
– producer, Peter Jackson (ABC Radio – The
Jackson Combo) have joined forces to present
this musically rich and textured show via their
collaborative project, The Jackson Wade Band.