JAZZACTION and the Tees Music Alliance will launch Stockton's Jazz Club at the Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard (just off the High Street), from Sunday.

Those who know the venue already appreciate the intimate and friendly atmosphere which it generates. The club, called Milestones - Jazz, will feature the region's finest jazz musicians. Hosted by house band, the Noel Dennis Lewis Watson Quintet, each month will bring an eclectic range of nationally and internationally renowned musicians. Held on the first Sunday of each month (excluding January) the opening gig features Dave O'Higgins, worldrenowned saxophonist. Other confirmed artists include guitarist Jim Mullen, vocalist Zoe Gilby and experimentalist guitarist Chris Sharkey.

Milestones - Jazz programme:

Sunday, Dave O'Higgins (saxophone) An understandably popular figure on the London scene, O'Higgins is a virtuoso jazz/fusion saxophonist.

Dec 2, Jim Mullen (guitar) Jim is one of jazz's greats with serious credits and accolades that makes The Lord of the Rings look like a second rate film.

Feb 3, Zoe Gilby (vocalist) One of the finest jazz singers from this region, Zoe made her international debut at the 2006 Cork Jazz Festival. This year she appeared at the Derry Jazz Festival with acclaimed saxophonist Gay McIntyre.

Mar 3, Chris Sharkey (guitar) Idiosyncratic guitarist, Chris Sharkey plays guitar in no particular style, with lots of different people, most of what he plays is pure improvisation.

Doors open at 7.30pm, admission is £5 on the door.

For information on the current season visit www. jazzaction. co. uk or www.

georgiantheatre. co. uk or email adrian@jazzaction. co. uk