The line-up of musicians for this first ever jazz 'n' swing weekend has now been announced. Tickets are still available for the weekend, programmed by international jazz drummer John Petters. It will bring together a unique combination of traditional jazz, swing and American songbook music, played by some of the top jazz performers in the UK today.
The musicians performing include the incredible Julian Stringle on clarinet, who made his TV debut with Acker Bilk when he was just 14. He has since played with George Chisholm, Don Lusher, Kenny Baker, Cleo Lane & Sir John Dankworth and Meatloaf. He has recorded with Roy Williams, Marc Almond, George Melly, Joe Brown, Chas & Dave and the Spice Girls.
Featured on double bass is Annie Hawkins, another great international musician dubbed "Europe's first lady of the double bass".
Also in the line-up is pianist Dave Browning, who has been playing the British jazz scene for 20 years to great acclaim and who’s main influence is the great Thomas 'Fats' Waller.
The weekend has lectures, a forum and quizzes and incredible jazz performances, including the music of Fats Waller, Benny Goodman and the wonderful ‘Satchmo’, Louis Armstrong.
It runs from 2pm on Saturday 24th March to late on Sunday 25th March.
Full details and online booking click here.
Tickets start from £4 and a full weekend tickets to all the events costs £65.
