The wait is almost over. The Birmingham International Jazz Festival 2009, Europe's biggest free jazz party, launches tomorrow Friday 3 July. Celebrating its milestone 25th anniversary, it comprises 180 performances across 70 venues over 10 days, 90% of which are free to the public.
In celebration of its quarter century milestone the festival goes back to its roots this year with a star studded jam session to be held at the city's Botanical Gardens on Thursday 9th July. Digby Fairweather will head a line up of some of the biggest talents in jazz. See the Blog post below for more information. Tickets £10 available on 0121 454 7020/1860.
Not to be missed are the three shows at Star City this weekend, as they offer unique opportunities to enjoy three jazz bill-toppers for free! That's right, there's no ticket charge for Kenny Ball's Jazzmen (3rd), Alan Price Set (4th) and leading US funkster Pee Wee Ellis and his Band (5th), which all kick off at 7pm - even the parking is free. On Saturday, preceding the Alan Price show, songstress Becky Brine will be holding sway at La Tasca from 5pm.
Sensational gypsy guitarist Nomy Rosenberg, a direct descendent of Django Reinhardt, will be making his Festival debut this year. Check the Blog next week for more information or see the Festival web site.
We're reviving an old festival tradition this year by commissioning a special Festival Brew. Produced by the Urban Arts Bar and weighing in a sprightly 4.2% it will be a light ale sailing under the name of Digby's Dilemma in honour of our esteemed Festival Patron. Its home will be the Lord Clifden at 34 Great Hampton St, Birmingham B18 6EL but it will also be available at some other festival venues.
For more information on our great line-up this year see the Festival website http://www.birminghamjazzfestival.com
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment