A NEW jazz club is being formed at a local pub to help bring the musical genre to the city.

Graeme Culham has been promoting jazz in Essex for more than 25 years and is now turning his attention to the Woolpack, in Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, which is preparing to host its first jazz night.

The new club will be held on the first Sunday of every month and will feature local bands and artists including Reg Webb, as well as award-winning performers such as Simon Spillett and Ted Beament.

The evenings kick off at 8.30pm and there is free entry as well as food available until 9.30pm.

Call 01245 259295 for more information.