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2015 Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Official Programme 2
ARDENCRAIG HOUSE APARTMENTSFive extremely spacious and comfortable apartments in a superbly
converted Georgian mansion.Beautifully located in a sheltered position overlooking the Firth of Clyde.
Open all yearShort breaks
availableTel: 01700
505077
2 Bridgend StreetRothesay
01700 502922Coffee & Lunches
Tuesday to Saturdayfrom 1030
Jazz Dinner ConcertsFriday 1�� May
Alec MackSaturday 2ⁿ� May
Richard White& Tim Saul
Sunday 3�� MayChris Clark
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Welcome to the 28�� Isle of Bute Jazz Festival.
We have a great selection of bands for you to enjoy this year, with old friends and newfaces. Making a welcome return to Bute are Rose Room, Richard White’s Fivers,the Nova Scotia Jazz Band, Alfresco, Savannah Jazz Band, the Chicago Teddy Bearsand the Brownfield/Byrne Hot 6.
Ken Mathieson is appearing with his Classic Jazz Orchestra on Friday night at thePavilion - a concert not to be missed. George MacDonald is back with his openmike sessions at the Struan Bar and we welcome new faces Anth Purdy with hisswing guitar, the Deke McGee Band for all you blues lovers plus JazzMain, led byNick Gould on tenor saxophone.
We wish to thank everyone involved with the Festival – not least the following:
The local community, Argyll & Bute Councillors, Len Scoullar, Robert MacIntyre,Isobel Strong and local businesses who support us every year with advertising.Friends of The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival.Festival sponsors, Argyll & Bute Council, The Co-operative Group and CaledonianMacBrayne.Bute Advice Centre Ltd for the use of the Community Shop.Alan Beattie of Sonovie Light & Sound and his engineers.Robbie & Karen Cameron, managers of the Glenburn HotelJames McMillan, general manager of Rothesay Pavilion and his staff.Andy Walters for our web site and the cover photo of the Kyles of Bute.Bute Signs & Graphics for design work , Andy Walters and Zak Harrison for photos.Bute Rugby Club, Rothesay Rotary Club, Bute County Cricket Club and allvolunteers for assistance with ticket checking and staffing the Festival Shop.The Committee who gave freely of their �me and expertise to help organise theFestival.
Finally, PLEASE support our business advertisers, who support YOUR Festival!
Have a great weekend!Tim Saul
Chairman – The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Ltd.
See page 24 for the main index
Important News - In October 2015, Rothesay Pavilion will be closing for a majorrefurbishment. The work is expected to take between 18 - 24 months, which willmean that the Festival will be using some new venues for 2016 & 2017. In 2018we plan to return to the newly refurbished Pavilion building which will provide amagnificent facility to present live music in four newly equipped venue spaces.
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BUTE HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES
Ardent fans might find it amazing but there arethose who accompany their loved ones to theFestival who would frankly rather be somewhereelse! But Bute is not just a one hit wonder – thereare plenty of places to see and things to do soyou too can get as much enjoyment from yourFestival break as your jazz loving partner. Afterreading this we hope you will be tempted to stayon for a few more days or come back to see us inthe summer.
Rothesay CastleOne of the oldest in Scotland dating from theearly 13th century and of unusual circular design.In its early days it was twice taken and brieflyheld by Norsemen. Later it enjoyed the patron-age of King Robert II.
The Discovery CentreClose to the ferry terminal and formerly the 1924Winter Garden, it houses the cinema, Bute histo-ry displays, the free film “Forever Island”, a shopand Tourist Information.
Bute MuseumLocated in Stuart Street behind the castle thistardis of a building charts Bute's history from theMesolithic and Neolithic to the present day.There is also an excellent natural history section.
Rothesay Victorian ToiletsAdjacent to the ferry marshalling yard this mag-nificently restored building is regarded by manyas one of the highlights of any trip to Bute.
Putting Green & GardensRothesay's beautifully tended prize-winning sea-front gardens are much admired by our visitorsand the putting green provides entertainmentfor all age groups.
Further AfieldThe Isle of Bute enjoys a good bus service fromEttrick Bay along the east coast to Kilchattan Bay.It is also excellent cycling country with mainly flat
coastal routes, hillier inland routes or Rothesay'ssteep Serpentine climb with its multitude of hair-pin bends for those who like a real challenge.Bikes can be hired from The Bike Shed (01700505515) in East Princes Street, opposite thecoach parking bays.
Mount StuartStunning Gothic Revival home about five milessouth of Rothesay constructed by the 3rd Mar-quess of Bute at the end of the 19th century. FirstScottish house with electricity and indoor heat-ed swimming pool. Built at a time when the Buteswere Britain's wealthiest family and it shows.
Ascog Hall FerneryA compact wonderfully restored and accuratelyrestocked Victorian fernery under glass aboutthree miles south of Rothesay. The rest of thethree acre garden is being restored to its formerglory. Easily reached by bus or bike.
Ardencraig GardensLocal authority owned garden at High Craigmore,two miles south of Rothesay, it was once part ofa larger garden designed for Ardencraig House byPercy Cane. Extensive bedding and fuchsia dis-plays, plus aviaries with exotic birds.
St. Blane's ChapelRemains of 12th century chapel and foundationsof other buildings at the southern end of Bute ina delightfully tranquil setting which marks thebirth of Christianity on the island. A nine milecycle ride from Rothesay with a couple of gentleto moderate climbs.
ArchaeologyBute is a treasure trove of archaeology datingfrom the hunter gatherers of 9000 BC to thecotton mills of the late 18th century. Find outmore from Bute Museum.
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Welcomes Jazz fans
For meals, snacks, filled rolls,hot drinks and our delicious,
world - famous ice cream
All to sit in or take-away
We are just a short walk fromthe Pavilion
Zavaroni’s Café20 Argyle Street
Westlands RoadRothesay PA20 0HQ 01700 505064Email: [email protected]
www.ivybankvilla.co.uk
IVYBANK VILLAA Most Elegant Georgian house for Bed & Breakfast
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Jazz Festival Ticket Office
Located at the Community Shop on Guildford Square,at the rear of the Car Park
Standard Weekend Rover £55Valid all sessions except the Farewell Concert at the Glenburn Hotel
Single Session/Picnic Ticket £8Valid for all sessions including the Castle Picnic.
Not valid for evening sessions at the Pavilion Jazz Club or the Farewell Concert atThe Glenburn Hotel on Monday 4�� May
Children under 12 years £4 for the Picnic only
Pavilion Jazz Club Evening Tickets £16 per nightValid for Pavilion Jazz Club only Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night.
A separate ticket is required for each eveningPavilion Evening tickets also available at the Pavilion Box Office
Day Tickets for Saturday and Sunday £25 per dayValid all venues all day & evening
A separate ticket is required for each day
Monday Farewell Concert at The Glenburn Hotel £8The Farewell Session at the Glenburn Hotel is a STRICTLY limited capacity event.Admission only by Special Weekend Saver Ticket or by Farewell Concert ticket.
Farewell Concert tickets available from the Festival ShopStandard Rover Tickets and Single Session Tickets not valid for this event.
Please purchase your tickets in advance from the Festival Office andkeep your Weekend Rover Ticket with you always. Official Festival
Programmes & licensed merchandise are also available
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ALFRESCO are a jazz-funk and fusiongroup, based in Glasgow. Theyspecialise in jazz-funk and fusion tunes,and consist of Morph (guitar), EuanStephenson (keyboards, Andy Sharkey
(bass) and on drums, Jim Drummond.They play their own interpretations oftunes by the likes of Pat Metheny, JohnScofield, Mike Brecker and Keith
Jarrett, and throw in one or two originalnumbers for good measure.
The band is joined for this weekend byScottish Jazz Federation Awardsrecipient, saxophonist KonradWiszniewski, a member of Brass Jaw,who were also winners in the 2013 Jazzawards. ALFRESCO are all about goodtunes, solid grooves and subtleinteraction, making it a memorable andexciting musical experience foreverybody.Personnel - Fri: Gordon McNeill (sax),Morph (guitar), Andy Sharkey (bass),Jim Drummond (drums). Sat and Sun:Konrad Wiszniewski (sax), EuanStevenson (keys), Morph (guitar),Andy Sharkey (bass), Jim Drummond(drums).
ALFRESCOFriday - Victoria Hotel - 2100 - 2300
Saturday - Glenburn Ballroom 1400 - 1630Sunday - Craigmore Bowling Club
1230 - 1430
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Guitarist Anthony Purdy champions the sounds of apast era and wants others to share the pleasure.
Anthony performs as Anth Purdy’s Swing Jazz Guitarand his appearance raises eyebrows. An immaculatesuit, two-tone shoes and a trilby are not de rigueur,it seems, in the pubs & clubs of North East England,but are certainly welcomed in Rothesay! These erasproduced some of the greatest music ever writtenby some of the best musicians and Anth Purdy’sSwing Jazz Guitar captures the sounds and styles tobring this wonderful music back to life. A unique actwith its roots in the early guitar greats. You can seeAnthony at Gambas Bar on Friday and at theGlenburn Hotel on Saturday & Sunday.
Mike began his musical life in the late 1950splaying his father’s drum kit. By age 14 he wasplaying in local dance bands and in 1969 Mikedecided to turn professional. Now, he’s backhome again in the Scottish Borders and workingas Scotland’s only (as far as we know) one-manblues band with his guitars, mouth-harps, vocalsand drum-kit - and of course his show-stopping,“mouth percussion”. He is not to be missed atthe Glenburn Hotel bar on Friday, Gambas Baron Saturday and for his final show of the Festivalat the Victoria Hotel on Sunday night.
ANTHONY PURDY
Friday - Gambas Bar - 2000 - 2200
Saturday - Glenburn Bar - 1730 - 1930
Sunday - Glenburn Bar - 1600 - 1800
M��� W�������
Friday - Glenburn Bar - 1600 - 1800
Saturday - Gambas Bar - 2000 - 2200
Sunday - Victoria Hotel - 2100 - 2300
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BLAIRBANKSelf-catering Apartment
3A Mountstuart Road, Rothesay
2 bedroom (split level) ground floorSleeps 6— Stunning views over Rothesay Bay
Trip Advisor 5/5— 7 min walk to HarbourAll Jazz Festival venues walkable
(Glenburn Hotel 1 min; Pavilion 15 min)www.blairbankbute.co.uk 01700 [email protected] 07860 184821
All THE
RITCHIESOF THE SEA
Salmon, Kippers,Haddock, Trout
All smoked on the IslandTake Some Home
111 MONTAGUE STREETROTHESAY
Tel./Fax: 01700 505414
Gambas bar72 Victoria Street, Rothesay
Friday 8.00 - 10.00ANTH PURDY SWING JAZZ
GUITARSaturday 8.00 - 10.00
MIKE WHELLANSPaul & Anne�e wish everyone a
fantastic Jazz weekend.Why not pop in for a pint &some great entertainment.
Children welcome un�l 8.00 p.m.
DISCO Saturday evenings10.00 p.m. �ll 1.00 a.m.
FREE WI-FI & POOL ROOM01700 502938 Venue 12
Thanks to our sponsors
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A special welcome to The Savannah JazzBand on their return to the Isle of Bute JazzFestival in 2015
Savannah are one of the most popular UKbands around, due to their talent forsatisfying listeners and dancers. They havebuilt up truly international reputation atmajor festivals in the UK and overseas withtheir driving and exciting New Orleans styleand attract large audiences wherever theyappear. Formed in 1979, the band is asmuch a musicians band as it is a magnetfor its impressive number of loyal fans,many of whom will be making the trip toBute this May.
Demand for the band’s music has promptedregular recording sessions which haveproduced no less than 20 CDs covering 14live concerts. In addition, 6 studio sessionsare available, released by Lake Records.The band’s live performances haveentertained audiences throughout the UKand as far afield as Holland, Germany,Denmark, Finland, Majorca, Canada andthe Isle of Man.
Kenny Milne : drumsBill Smith : trumpetBrian ‘Sam’ Ellis : tromboneRoger Myerscough : clarinetChris Marney : banjoTony Pollitt : string bass(Just as we were going to press, we learnedthat John Meehan was unable to attend theFestival, but we are pleased to welcomeKenny Milne on drums in John’s place)
SAVANNAH JAZZ BAND
Friday - Victoria Hotel - 1700 - 1900
Saturday - Glenburn Bar - 2030 - 2300
Sunday - Esplanade Hotel - 2130 - 2400
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GALATEABAR
Robert, Phe, Dolores &Staff
Wish the Jazz Festival AllThe Best
8 Castle Street, Rothesay01700 502371
The Ardyne Guest House10 Guest rooms
Excellent breakfast using local producewww.theardyneguesthouse.co.uk
01700 502052
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BROWNFIELD / BYRNE HOT 6 are inspired bythe swing era stylists of the late 1930's and early1940's and perform music by the likes of LouisArmstrong, Bix Beiderbeck, Fats Waller, earlyDuke Ellington and the John Kirby sextet.
The band has now been together since January2012 and after tentative beginnings has nowdeveloped a full band sound which is original
while still being firmly rooted in the jazz tradition.
Liam Byrne (tenor sax) is responsible for most ofthe band’s repertoire and writes all thearrangements, which tend to be re-imaginingsof the classic jazz numbers featuring tightly
harmonized horns and guitar set against therhythm section backdrop.
The rhythm section combination of bassist JimSwinnerton, guitarist Andy Hulme and JackCotterill on drums create a really authentic andinfectious swing feel while the talents ofstandout soloists, Jamie Brownfield (trumpet)
and Tom Kincaid (piano) really energize and liftthe band.
In the event of wet weather, the picnic will beheld in the Pavilion Main Hall. Picnics arewelcome in the hall but please note that alldrinks must be purchased from the Pavilion Bar.
BUTE COMMUNITY SWING BAND are makingtheir debut at the Festival this year. The bandwas formed in 2012, under the musical directionof Tony Spencer, who previously organisedAcademy Swing, based at Rothesay Academy.The Community Band provides an opportunityfor enjoyable music making for all comers, withperformance opportunities for both adultplayers and younger musicians. The band willplay two sets in the Pavilion Main Hall onSaturday afternoon between 1430 - 1630
BROWNFIELD / BYRNE HOT 6
Friday - Esplanade Hotel - 2130 - 2400
Saturday - Pavilion Main Stage1930 - 2400 (1st & 3rd sets)
Sunday - Castle Picnic - 1500 - 1700
BUTE COMMUNITY SWING BAND
Saturday - Pavilion Main Stage - 1430 - 1630
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Where the Locals EatBAR RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS
4 High Street, Rothesay, PA20 9ARTel: 01700 502001
Great Food & Atmosphere Venue 4
ROTHESAY’S PREMIER RESTAURANT
BISTRO & COCKTAIL BARContinental, Asian, Scottish, Tapas Style & More
55 Victoria Street, Rothesay, PA20 0AP Tel: 01700 500016Venue 10
ESPLANADE
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The CHICAGO TEDDYBEARS SOCIETY JAZZBAND make a welcome return to Bute thisyear.“It's not what you do, it's the way thatyou do it" and there is something about theway the Chicago TeddyBears Society JazzBand do it that attracts large audienceseverywhere they go.
Based in the North West of England since theearly 1970's, the band has undergone one ortwo changes, but the current line-up havebeen together for the last twelve yearsresulting in the tight, polished performanceswhich are the hallmark of the band.
As the band's reputation has grown, theynow travel extensively for Jazz Festivals,private functions or corporate events, hencetheir saying "Have band will travel." However,such is, the demand from their staunch localsupporters that they still play monthlyresidences at three orfour of the best jazzscenes in the NorthWest.
After a great receptionin 2014, we are pleasedto welcome them backto Bute.
The Chicago Teddybears are:
Brian Singleton drumsRae Owens banjo/guitarPaul Medina -bassDave Thomas - clarinetJim Lucas - trumpetAndrew Mackenzie - trombone
CHICAGO TEDDYBEARS SOCIETY JAZZ BAND
Friday - 292 Club - 2030 - 2300
Saturday - Craigmore Bowling Club1230 - 1430
Sunday - Pavilion Main Stage1930 - 2400 (1st & 3rd sets)
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Shake Rock & RollRothesay’s Original Milkshake & Smoothie Bar
Milk Shakes - Smoothies - Ice CreamIce Cream Drinks - Rothesay Rock
Tea & CoffeeSoft Drinks & Hot Dogs
Burgers - Breakfast rollsHomemade Soup
Doughnuts & Scones
Fresh filled Sandwiches, Rolls, Wraps, &Baguettes Tailor made to your taste
Retro Sweets & Chocolates
Friends of theIsle of Bute Jazz Festival
The Festival Committee wish to thankthe Friends of the Festival for theirgenerous support throughout theyear and look forward to meetingthem at the reception on Fridayevening in the Pavilion Cafe.Refreshments have been kindlyprovided by the Co-operative Group.The Festival Committee wish to thankthe Co-operative for their generoussupport.
23-25 East Princes Street,Rothesay
BikesCycle Hire Personalised Work wear
Golf SuppliesEmbroidery
Tel. 01700 [email protected]
www.thebikeshed.org.uk
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Singer and jazz guitarist Chris Clark has releasedan album of self-penned songs plus jazzstandards, that has been well received with radio
play onprogrammessuch as the‘Ian AndersonShow’ and the‘Jazz House’,both BBCR a d i oScotland. Thealbum hasalso beenfeatured onr a d i oprogrammesin the Bostonarea, USA,including thestation of theB e r k e l e yCollege ofMusic, thel e a d i n geducator in
the States. In live gigs Chris is good companywith anecdotes about the great songwriters andwith a mellow mode of jazz singing that has alaid-back style often compared with CurtisStigers. Performing solo, Chris recentlysupported the great Annie Ross in her recent UKappearances.
The Deke McGee Band. With the authenticsound of the saxophone led bands of the 40’sand 50’s, Glasgow based quartet, The DekeMcGee Band perform their own brand of soulfulRhythm ’n’ Blues and Texas Tenor Saxophone tobring the music into the 21�� century.
Led by Mark ‘Deke’ McGee on saxophones,Michael Kelly on piano & organ, Sam Firth onbass and Andy Cowie on drums, they play anuplifting mixture of blues, swing, gospel and soulmusic.
CHRIS CLARK
Saturday - Glenburn Bar -1430 - 1630
Sunday - Pavilion Cafe - 1230 - 1430
Monday - Glenburn Ballroom - 1230 - 1430
DEKE MCGEE BANDSaturday - Esplanade Hotel
2130 - 2400
Sunday - Glenburn Ballroom - 1300 - 1530
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Mac’s BarCastlehill Street
(Opposite the Castle)
George & Katie Rossextend a warm welcome
to all Jazz fans
Why not pop in after theJazz Picnic?
World Famous Ice CreamHot and Cold Snacks,Rolls and Beverages
To Sit-in or Take-Away
Open 8 a.m. Till LateMake it a date
It’s a place to meetWith Lots to eat!!
Saturday 22nd August 2015Public Stadium, Rothesay
10.00 am—6.00 pm
Full Programme details atwww.butehighlandgames.org
“A Great Day Out for the Family”
Café Zavaroni
BUTTERFLIESOF BUTE
45 VICTORIA STREETROTHESAY
PA20 0APTELEPHONE: 01700505393
GIFTS AND SOFT FURNISHINGS
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Ken Mathieson brings his fabulous Classic JazzOrchestra to Bute for one night only. Don’t missthis superb band on Friday Night at the Pavilion,in the Main Hall.
Formed in 2004, the Classic Jazz Orchestra is an8-piece professional band based in Edinburghwhose mission is to explore the fabulous variedback-catalogue of jazz in an informative andentertaining way.
Its remit, however, is to re-interpret, not simplyreplicate jazz styles covering the period from theearly 1900’s to about 1980, while still payingrespect to the original source material.
In short, everything from Jelly Roll Morton toCharles Mingus, a stylistic spread that would beunimaginable but for the versatility andprofessionalism of CJO’s members, who areamong the finest soloists and section players inEurope today.
Billy Hunter (trumpet)Phil O’Malley (trombone)Dick Lee (saxophone / clarinet)Allon Beauvoisin (reeds)Martin Foster (reeds)Tom Finlay (piano)Roy Percy (bass)Ken Mathieson (drums/arranger)
Their versatility was recognised in the 2009Scottish Jazz Awards in which CJO won the BestBand Category, and in Jazz Journal InternationalMagazine’s 2011 Critics Poll in which the band’sCD with Alan Barnes of the music of Benny Carterwas nominated for New CD of the Year.
CJO has appeared at major festivals and clubs allover UK presenting programmes dedicated tothe music of a single musician (Morton,Beiderbecke, Bechet, Ellington, Armstrong etc),or a brief history of jazz, or simply a pot-pourridrawn from the full width of the band’srepertoire.
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Friday - Pavilion Main Stage1�� & 3�� sets - 1930 - 2400
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After ‘escaping’ our clutches last year, with avisit to the 2014 Orkney Folk Festival, the gypsyquartet are back at the Isle of Bute Jazz Festivalwith their exciting brand of Hot Club jazz.
Led by international songstress & violinistSeonaid Aitken, with Tom Watson and TamGallagher (the Twa’ Tams) on guitars and vocals,the legendary Scottish luthier Jimmy Moonprovides the essential bass line. Rose Room arefirm favourites at the Isle of Bute Jazz Festivaland are regular visitors during our winterconcert series.
R��� R���
Friday - Glenburn Ballroom - 2030 - 2300
Saturday - 292 Club - 2030 - 2300
Sunday - Pavilion Main Stage2ⁿ� & 4�� sets - 1930 - 2400
Nick Gould is a talented tenor saxophonist who hasbeen high in demand on the Edinburgh jazz circuit since1998. He is a fluent improviser, comfortable in everyenvironment and is the bandleader and lead tenor inthe Sound of Seventeen Big Band. In 2003 Nick formedthe quartet JazzMain. Kevin Dorrian (drums) ran hisown quartet, KDQ, for many years, which giggedheavily in many of Edinburgh’s pubs, clubs and hotels.This led to appearances at the Edinburgh, Glasgow,Dundee and Leith Jazz Festivals. Steve Grossart(keyboards) began his career early in life by taking onClassical piano and trumpet by the age of ten. By thetime he played professionally at 15, he was alreadymaking a name for himself as a very versatile musician.Iain Harkness (bass) started playing the accordion atthe age of five, winning the Under 18 ScottishChampionships at the age of 14, which is when he tookup double bass playing in the first Glasgow SchoolsOrchestra in 1975 / 1976, and then also playing bassguitar.
JAZZMAIN
Friday - Pavilion Main Stage2ⁿ� & 4�� sets - 1930 - 2400
Saturday - Glenburn Ballroom - 2000 - 2230
Sunday - Victoria Hotel - 1500 -1700
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All venues have legal capacity limits which are set for your comfort and safety andare strictly enforced by management.Please respect their decision to refuse entry if you arrive and find the venue is full.You are advised to arrive early to ensure you get a good seat.Premises marked with an asterisk are pub venues and Liquor Licensing regulationsmay not permit access for young persons aged 16-17 and children aged 15 or under.See the venue map on page 28.
Venue No Venue Name Location Capacity Licensed Bar WheelchairAccess
2 RothesayPavilion
Main Stage - 1st
floorCafe - 1st Floor
800
120Yes Entrance
ramped at rear
3 Struan Bar * Basement -down steps 100 Yes None
4 Esplanade Hotel First Floor 100 Yes None
5 292 Club Ground floorsome steps 100 Yes From Chapelhill
entrance
6 CraigmoreBowling Club Ground floor 100 Yes Some steps
7 Rothesay Castle Open air onlawn 500 No Be aware of
uneven surfaces
8 United Churchof Bute
Ground floor &balcony 600 No
Lift to all floorsfrom sideentrance
10 Victoria Hotel First floor 100 Yes None
11 Glenburn Hotel
BarGround floor
Ballroom1st floor
100
200
Yes Entrance ramps& Lift to 1st floor
12 Gambas Bar * Ground Floor 100 Yes Yes withentrance steps
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2015 CONCERT PROGRAMME
FRIDAY 1st MAY 2015 AFTERNOON & EVENING
PAVILION MAIN STAGE 1930 - 2400KEN MATHIESON'S CLASSIC JAZZ
ORCHESTRA (1st & 3rd sets)JAZZ MAIN (2nd & 4th sets)
WR PE
PAVILION CAFE 1800 - 19002030 - 2200
Patrons’ Reception (invitation only)NOVA SCOTIA JAZZ BAND WR PE
PAVILION GROUND FLOOR 1700 - 1930 Isle of Bute Artists’ Collective Exhibition Free Entry
GLENBURN BALLROOM 1700 - 19002030 - 2300
HAVANA SWINGROSE ROOM WR SS
GLENBURN BAR 1600 - 18002130 - 2330
MIKE WHELLANSRICHARD WHITE'S FIVERS WR SS
VICTORIA HOTEL 1700 - 19002100 - 2300
SAVANNAH JAZZ BANDALFRESCO WR SS
292 CLUB 2030 - 2300 CHICAGO TEDDY BEARS WR SS
CRAIGMORE BOWLING CLUB 2000 - 2230 PENMAN'S JAZZMEN WR SS
ST PAUL’S HALL 2000 - 2230BEN BEDFORD
Promoted by Transclyde Music see advert onpage 30
TCM
ESPLANADE HOTEL 2130 - 2400 BROWNFIELD/BYRNE HOT 6 WR SS
GAMBAS BAR 2000 - 2200 ANTH PURDY SWING JAZZ GUITAR WR SS
SATURDAY 2nd May 2015 MORNING & AFTERNOON
Street Brolly Parade at 1100 assembling at 1030 in Guildford Square
PAVILION GROUND FLOOR 1400 - 1700 Isle of Bute Artists’ Collective Exhibition Free Entry
PAVILION MAIN STAGE 1430 - 1630 BUTE COMMUNITY SWING BAND WR SS DT
GLENBURN BALLROOM 1400 - 1630 ALFRESCO WR SS DT
GLENBURN BAR 1430 - 16301730 - 1930
ALL COMERS JAM SESSIONANTH PURDY SWING JAZZ GUITAR WR SS DT
VICTORIA HOTEL 1430 - 1700 RICHARD WHITE'S FIVERS WR SS DT
CRAIGMORE BOWLING CLUB 1230 - 1430 CHICAGO TEDDY BEARS WR SS DT
STRUAN BAR 1400 - 1700 GEORGE MACDONALD'S FOLK SESSION Free Entry
TICKET CODES: WR - Weekend Rover : SS - Single Session : PE Pavilion Evening : DT - Day TicketTCM - Transclyde Music
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2015 CONCERT PROGRAMMESATURDAY 2nd May EVENING
PAVILION MAIN STAGE 1930 - 2400 BROWNFIELD/BYRNE HOT 6 (1st & 3rd sets)PENMAN'S JAZZMEN (2nd & 4th sets) WR DT PE
PAVILION CAFE 2000 - 2230 HAVANA SWING WR DT PEGLENBURN BALLROOM 2000 - 2230 JAZZMAIN WR SS DTGLENBURN BAR 2030 - 2300 SAVANNAH JAZZ BAND WR SS DTVICTORIA HOTEL 2130 - 2330 NOVA SCOTIA JAZZ BAND WR SS DT292 CLUB 2030 - 2300 ROSE ROOM WR SS DT
CRAIGMOREBOWLING CLUB 2000 - 2230
GUS MUNROALAN MURPHY & MARTIN BYRNE
Promoted by Transclyde Music. You will needa separate ticket for this concert see advert on
page 30
TCM
ESPLANADE HOTEL 2130 - 2400 DEKE MCGEE BAND WR SS DTGAMBAS BAR 2000 - 2200 MIKE WHELLANS WR SS DT
SUNDAY 3rd May MORNING & AFTERNOONUNITED CHURCH OF BUTE 1100 - 1200 PENMAN'S JAZZMEN Free EntryPAVILION GROUND FLOOR 1400 - 1700 IBAC Artists’ Collective Exhibition Free EntryPAVILION CAFE 1230 - 1430 TIM SAUL QUARTET + GUESTS WR SS DTMUSICKER CAFE 1400 - 1500 FILM - THE MAN WITH THE JAZZ GUITAR Free EntryGLENBURN BALLROOM 1300 - 1530 DEKE MCGEE BAND WR SS DTGLENBURN BAR 1600 - 1800 ANTH PURDY SWING JAZZ GUITAR WR SS DTVICTORIA HOTEL 1500 - 1700 JAZZ MAIN WR SS DTCRAIGMORE BOWLING CLUB 1230 - 1430 ALFRESCO WR SS DTSTRUAN BAR 1400 - 1700 GEORGE MACDONALD'S FOLK SESSION Free EntryCASTLE PICNIC (if wet, in thePavilion) 1500 - 1700 BROWNFIELD/BYRNE HOT 6 WR SS DT
SUNDAY 3rd May EVENING
PAVILION MAIN STAGE 1930 - 2400 CHICAGO TEDDY BEARS (1st & 3rd sets)ROSE ROOM (2nd & 4th sets)
WR PE SSDT
PAVILION CAFE 2000 - 2230 RICHARD WHITE'S FIVERS WR PE SSDT
GLENBURN BALLROOM 1900 - 2300 NOVA SCOTIA JAZZ BAND &HAVANA SWING WR SS DT
VICTORIA HOTEL 2100 - 2300 MIKE WHELLANS WR SS DTESPLANADE HOTEL 2130 - 2400 SAVANNAH JAZZ BAND WR SS DT
MONDAY 4th May LUNCHTIME FAREWELL CONCERTGLENBURN BALLROOM 1230 - 1430 TIM SAUL QUARTET + GUESTS S e p a r a t e
ticket £8Admission to all venues is subject to venue capacity and management discretion. Please note the ticketingrequirements for each event. Please purchase your tickets in advance since there is no admission on the doorat any session except the Jazz Picnic at Rothesay Castle on Sunday afternoon. Every effort will be made toadhere to the published schedule but the organisers reserve the right to adjust the programme if circumstancesrequire.
TICKET CODES: WR - Weekend Rover : SS - Single Session : PE Pavilion Evening : DT - Day TicketTCM - Transclyde Music
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The Nova Scotia Jazz Band features JohnBurgess (clarinet, saxophones and vocals),Gary Wood (trumpet and vocals), JimDouglas (guitar and banjo), PeteSkivington (bass) and Graham Smith(drums).
This special edition of the hugely popularNSJB sees John Burgess teamed up withsome of England’s very finest traditionaland mainstream jazzers to play hot,swinging Chicago jazz in the style of EddieCondon, Muggsy Spanier and Alex Welsh.
NOVA SCOTIA JAZZ BAND
Friday - Pavilion CafeFriends Reception 1800 - 1900
and from 2030 -2200
Saturday - Victoria Hotel - 2130 - 2330
Sunday - Glenburn Ballroom1900 ‐ 2300 ‐ 2ⁿ� & 4�� sets
PageAlfresco 7Anth Purdy's Swing Jazz Guitar 9Brownfield/Byrne Hot 6 13Bute Community Swing Band 13Chicago Teddy Bears 15Chris Clark 17Classic Jazz Orchestra 19Concert Schedule 22 & 23Deke McGee Band 17George MacDonald 31Havana Swing 31JazzMain 20Jenny Brown 27Mike Whellans 9Nova Scotia Jazz Band 24Penman's Jazzmen 32Richard White's Fivers 32Rose Room 20Savannah Jazz Band 11Venue map 28
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Struan BarMountstuart Road
FREE ENTRY
George MacDonald’s
Folk & Open Mic Sessions
Saturday & SundayAfternoons
From 2.30 pm
VENUE No 3
Golfers BarEst. 1901
Wendy, Tommy & StaffOffer a warm welcome to
All “Jazz Fans”
Your Alt Live music choiceFriday and Saturday
10 p.m. Till late
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TheGrapes Bar
Montague Street
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Best wishes to theIsle of Bute Jazz Festival
from Ame & Neil &the Bunch at the Grapes
Telephone: 503803
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Tel: 01700 502074/07707103893
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every week Collection & DeliveryService Available
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Robert Henderson, always a first call ontrumpet, is a composer who plays both trumpetand piano. He is a founder member of theScottish National Jazz Orchestra and a BAFTAnominee for the sound track of “Elizabeth Rex”.You can hear Robert at the Glenburn Hotel onSaturday afternoon and on Sunday & Mondaylunchtimes, with the Tim Saul Quartet at thePavilion Cafe (Sunday) and at the FarewellConcert on Monday at the Glenburn Ballroom.
One of our best known local jazz personalities,Jenny Brown, has been a lifelong supporter ofjazz on Bute and an enthusiastic ambassador forthe Isle of Bute Jazz Festival since its inception.You can see Jenny leading the Jazz Parade onSaturday morning in her role as ParadeMarshall, a role which she has enthusiasticallyundertaken for most of the festivals since 1988.
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Saturday - Glenburn Bar - 1430 - 1630Sunday - Pavilion Cafe - 1230 - 1430
Monday - Glenburn Ballroom - 1230 - 1430
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Sunday - Pavilion Cafe - 1230 - 1430
Monday - Glenburn Ballroom - 1230 - 1430
The quartet started life in 2005 as a trio and nowfeatures David Gray (drums), Paul McKay (bass),Alec Mack (guitar) and Tim Saul (piano & leader).
The Quartet welcomes special guests to theirconcerts on Sunday at the Pavilion Cafe and atthe Farewell Concert at the Glenburn Ballroomon Monday.
Sunday guests:Robert Henderson (trumpet),Chris Clark (guitar & vocals), Anna Harrison(vocals), John Denman (vibraphone).
Monday guests as above plus: John Burgess ofthe Nova Scotia Jazz Band (tenor sax & clarinet).
Band-leader Tim Saul plays piano and guitar,as well as occasional excursions on baritone andalto saxophones. He also leads a gypsy jazzquartet (Les Gitanes) interpreting the music ofDjango Reinhardt and new compositions byDjango’s great-nephew, Lulo Reinhardt. PaulMcKay (bass) was a member of the worldfamous Halle Orchestra for 30 years beforetaking up bass in the jazz idiom. Alec Mack(guitar) is also a gifted mandolin player with akeen interest in jazz as well as traditional music.Drummer David Gray has played in dance bandsand pipe bands and is now taking modern jazzunder his wings.
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VENUE MAP
1. FESTIVAL TICKET OFFICE
2. PAVILION
3. STRUAN BAR
4. ESPLANADE HOTEL
5. 292 CLUB
6. CRAIGMORE BOWLING CLUB
7. ROTHESAY CASTLE
8. UNITED CHURCH OF BUTE
9. GUILDFORD SQUARE
10. VICTORIA HOTEL
11. GLENBURN HOTEL
12. GAMBAS BAR
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Present Folk & Blues SessionsFriday evening at 8.00 pm
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Havana Swing are inspired by the music ofDjango Reinhardt's fabulous quintet, the HotClub de Paris. Havana Swing are the Dundee
men who keep that Hot Club flame aglow, andit's a testimony to their ability and artistry thatthe Spirit of Django remains iconic, revered andmost of all fantastic fun. "The animated, intenseplaying of Walt Smith, and the fine fieryensemble rhythm-section combine to elevatethis band." Just Jazz magazineFrom left to right: Calum McKenzie (double bass& vocals, Walter Smith (clarinet), AshleyMalcolm (lead guitar), David Rattray (leadguitar).
Havana Swing have gone to great lengths toemulate the sound and feel of this timelessmusic. In addition, the band perform their owncompositions, which creates the opportunity toplay original material in that inimitable jazz style
so popular with jazz audiences throughout theworld.
Based in Dundee, Havana Swing can be heardat annual Scottish Jazz Festivals, and theyprovide entertainment for weddings andcorporate functions, birthday parties etc. atlocal jazz venues, hotels and restaurants.
Since the release of their recorded concert DVD"Django's Discovery" the band's followingresults in sell out festival audiences. Theircommitment still extends to participating in themain European Jazz Festivals on the continent,while stating that the Bute Jazz Festivalcompares with anywhere !
G e o r g eM a c D o n a l dwill host hisfolk andt r a d i t i o n a l
music session on Saturday and Sundayafternoons in the Struan Bar, MountstuartRoad, Rothesay. Singers and players arewelcome, so dig out your song books, polishup your fiddle, tune the bodhran and join infor a session of traditional music and song.Free entry but please remember that thisvenue is a pub, so there is no entry for under18’s.
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Friday - Glenburn Ballroom - 1700 - 1900
Saturday - Pavilion Cafe - 2000 - 2230
Sunday - Glenburn Ballroom1900 - 2300 - 1�� & 3�� sets
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Struan Bar Saturday & Sunday1400 - 1700
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Richard White became interested in jazz clarinet whilststill at school on the Isle of Wight. The usual younghopeful’s mixture of pubs and wine bars followed,including a notable time spent as half of a duo withRothesay’s own Tim Saul and a lucky opportunity to fill
a space for ‘absent friends’ at a re-union of the originalTemperance Seven. Richard has for thirty years‘enjoyed’ the usual up and downs of a jobbingmusician. Most recently he has contributed to BryanFerry’s Jazz Age album and is to be heard on thesoundtrack of the 2013 film of F. Scott Fitzgerald’sGreat Gatsby. From their first appearance in 2011,Richard White’s Fivers have been a Bute Festivalfavourite. Loosely based on the style of Jimmie Noone’s
Apex Club orchestra, the band strenuously resistsmerely copying the Old Masters but it is hoped thatthe true spirit of jazz-mad Chicago - aided by a liberaldash of British rubbish! - is authentically recreated.Paul Maple : giving the important alto saxophone leadCharles Wheatley : guitarDavid O’Brien : double bassNick Ball : percussionRichard White : various clarinets & saxophones
The legendary George Penman Jazzmen ....Their first gig was in Lenzie Town Hall in1959 but the band still plays in the famousKing Tut's Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow everySaturday afternoon. When it comes tolongevity, Penman's continue to reign.
Duncan Nairn (clarinet)George Kidd (trombone)David Fimister (trumpet)Harald Vox (banjo)John Sinton (double Bass)Bill Mullen (drums)
R������ W����’� F�����Friday - Glenburn Bar - 2130 - 2330
Saturday - Victoria Hotel - 1430 - 1700Sunday - Pavilion Cafe - 2000 - 2230
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Friday - Craigmore Bowling Club 2000 - 2230
Saturday - Pavilion Main Stage1930 ‐ 2400 ‐ 2ⁿ� & 4�� sets
Sunday - United Church of ButeJazz Praise Service - 1100 - 1200
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Welcome to the Isle of Bute andthe annual Bute Jazz FestivalWe stock a range of quality
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Eating OutThere’s plenty of choice, but pleaseremember to make a reservation, sincerestaurants get very busy over theFestival weekend. Some restaurantsmay be offering entertainment todiners. Festival tickets may be requiredfor these jazz dining events so pleaseask when making a dinner reservationdirect with the establishment.
Motor homesFree parking for motor homes isavailable, courtesy of Argyll & ButeCouncil, on the Promenade behind theDiscovery Centre. Access is fromRothesay Pier by the Victorian Toiletswhere there are toilets and showers.
Ticket CheckingTicket checks are carried out bymembers of Bute Rugby Club andRothesay Rotary Club and by Festivalvolunteers who have kindly agreed tohelp. There will be random ticketchecks at various times during theweekend, so please ensure that youhave a valid ticket for your concert.
Jam SessionThe Festival Jazz Jam Session will takeplace in the Glenburn Hotel bar onSaturday afternoon from 1430 until1630. This session is for ‘All Comers’ so
if you fancy a blow or a song, comealong and join the fun. It’s a goodopportunity to meet and greet some ofthe musicians who are entertaining youthis weekend. Rover, Day Tickets andSingle Session Tickets are valid for thissession.
Festival OrganisationThe Isle of Bute Jazz Festival is operatedby Isle of Bute Jazz Festival Ltd,registered office 15 Crichton Road,Rothesay, Isle of Bute PA20 9JR.Company No. 350693. Charity No.SCO28601. Board directors andcommittee members are all volunteersand give their time freely to organisethe Festival each year. The Festival is aregistered charity and can claim Gift Aidon donations received. Please ask for aGift Aid form which allows us to recoveran additional sum from HMRC for every£1 given.
Please Support Live Music!There may be unauthorised and unlicensedaudio and video recordings of past Festivalconcerts in circulation. Artists featured onthese recordings have not given consent forthe release and sale of their work. If you areasked to purchase such items it isrecommended that you decline. The Isle ofBute Jazz Festival Ltd. have not authorisedany such sales and no responsibility isassumed, accepted or implied. Pleasesupport the visiting bands by purchasingonly their own licensed CD & DVDrecordings.
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welcomes all jazz fans!“The Man with the Jazz Guitar”
Showing at Musicker on
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Morning Coffee, Snacks, LunchesA�ernoon Tea & Evening MealsReserva�ons Available Each Day
Venue 11
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RothesayPavilion
Refurbishment of the Rothesay Pavilion
The Pavilion is a much loved building onBute, and is a key venue for the JazzFestival. Everyone would agree, though,that it has seen better days. I’m delighted,then, that Argyll & Bute Council have raisednearly £9 million from a wide variety ofsources (including a generous grant fromthe Heritage Lottery Fund) to refurbish thebuilding.
The funds will allow the provision of a newlift, a ground floor exhibition space, a shop,a new café, a secondary performancespace accessed from McKinley St, a newrooftop meeting room and lettable offices.The whole place will be repaired andspruced up, including the main hall, and the
former caretaker’s house will be made intoa place for artists in residence and beavailable as a holiday let.
When the building is refurbished, itsmanagement will be taken on by theRothesay Pavilion Charity, which willappoint new staff to ensure that thePavilion is actively programmed as a centrefor arts, culture and community activities.Its aim is to attract more tourists to theisland, and to provide greateropportunities for residents.
The building will be closed towards the endof this year, and reopen in mid 2017.
We look forward to hosting the 2018 JazzFestival in the renewed spaces.
Nick MerrimanChairRothesay Pavilion Charity
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Get Bowled AwayJazz @
BOWLING CLUBGrosvenor Road, Rothesay
Friday evening 2000-2230
PENMAN’S JAZZMENSaturday Lunchtime 1230 -1430
CHICAGO TEDDYBEARS
Sunday Lunchtime 1230 -1430
ALFRESCOVenue 6
It’s No Secret ….
Jazz @The 292 Club
Friday evening 2030 - 2300
CHICAGO TEDDYBEARS
Saturday evening 2030 - 2300
ROSE ROOMThe Club Committee & Staff extend a
warm welcome to all Jazz Fans
Venue 5
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Over the Festivalweekend, why not enjoya glass of our local brew.
Available atThe Black Bull Inn & at
The Kingarth Hotel
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Welcome to our Serviced Pontoons in thecentre of Rothesay. Call 07799 724 225 or
VHF Channel 37 for berthing assistanceShort & Long Stays & Over-WinteringCompetitive rates & friendly service
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The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival wasfounded in 1988 by Phil and HanneMason. Phil retired from touring withhis band, Phil Mason’s New Orleans AllStars and from chairmanship of theFestival in 2010. Sadly his health wasfailing and we learned of his passing tothe Great Bandstand Above in June of2014, after a long illness.
Here’s a personal tribute from FestivalChairman, Tim Saul:
I first met Phil Mason and his wife Hannein October 2003 shortly after moving toBute from the Isle of Wight. Phil was agreat encouragement to me in my effortsto contribute to the musical scene on Buteand invited me to join his Jazz Friends bandfor their monthly gigs at the Regent Hotel.Annual appearances followed at the Isle ofBute Jazz Festival as the opening act andwere memorable for all the right reasons,not the least attractive being a seeminglyendless supply of lager and lime …
Phil asked me to take on the chairmanshipof the Festival in 2010, after his retirementfrom a busy touring schedule with his NewOrleans All Stars. He subsequently retiredfrom local gigging with his Jazz Friends butdespite poor health always retained thatwicked sense of humour and dry wit whichhad punctuated hundreds of gigs over the
years. When you telephoned him to askhow he was, a likely response would be“Mind your own b_____y business!”
We received the news of Phil’s passingwith great sadness. A great stalwart ofBritish Jazz has gone to the GreatBandstand above. R.I.P. Phil, you will besadly missed.
Phil’s funeral took place in Rothesay, atTrinity Church and it was fitting thatseveral members of his band were able toattend, to perform some tunes tocelebrate Phil’s life and achievements.
Hanne and the family asked me to helpwith a musical tribute at the service and Iwas able to dig out the baritone sax for theoccasion. Thanks to Martin Bennett andChristine Tyrell for their superb vocals,Gentleman Jim McIntosh (banjo), andRoger Myerscough (clarinet), of the NewOrleans All Stars and to Paul McKay (bass)and David Gray (drums), from the Tim SaulQuartet who played at the service.
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Isle of Bute Jazz Festival29�� April ‐ 2ⁿ� May 2016
Put the 2016 dates in your diary and visit usagain for our 29th Festival
As well as the annual Festival, we also run a series of monthly jazz concerts duringthe winter. If you would like to receive details, please complete theform below or register on our website to be added to the email list. You can hand thisform in at the Festival Shop.
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