Sunday 5th July

Hi Festival Goers

A gloriously sunny afternoon yesterday provided the perfect setting for classic Jazz Festival 'strolling around town'. The city centre was the scene of several great acts, all within walking distance of each other.

Last night the Alan Price Set were by all accounts "phenomenal", revelling in the unusual setting of Star City. Gypsy swing combo Hot Djazz of Cracow played a storming gig at Garden House, and once again the Lord Clifden was packed, this time to the driving bebop sounds of Simon Spillett (pictured above playing an afternoon session at Water's Edge Bandstand).

If you haven't yet sampled Becky Brine's jazz with a zany twist then I suggest you check her out and today is your last chance to catch Hot Djazz who play Hotel du Vin 1pm and Bar Risa at 7.30pm. No doubt a full house will be at the Lord Clifden for Tipitina.

Pee Wee Ellis was James Brown's MD in the 1960s before moving on to work with many of the great names of blues, soul and world music including a long association with Van Morrison. He will be playing Star City tonight at 7pm, admission and car parking are free.

A late addition to the Festival: on Wednesday the Kings Bruton Jazz Quintet will be playing on the steps of the Council House in Victoria Square 12.00 - 12.30pm. Don't forget that Indigo Blues Band at the British Oak 3pm today has been cancelled.

Have a good day.