Jazz Britannia Comes to Hastings
A classic documentary explores Britain's jazz scene, from trad to modern. Discover how post-war Britain fell in love with jazz.
The documentary Jazz Britannia has been hailed as a TV Gem, and its first part will be screened at the Electric Palace Hastings.
This classic documentary delves into the emergence of two distinct jazz scenes in post-war Britain: trad and modern jazz. It features key players such as Ronnie Scott, Humphrey Lyttelton, and Acker Bilk, showcasing the radical and freewheeling jazz movement that took Britain by storm.
The screening is co-curated by Adam Taylor-Foster of Dark Circles, a community record and coffee shop with a passion for jazz-leaning vinyl records. On Sunday, 22 November 2026, at the Electric Palace Hastings in Hastings, audiences can experience this captivating documentary. Tickets are with the button beside the article.
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