The Kings Bruton Big Band went down a treat yesterday at the Waters Edge Bandstand. Digby Fairweather was scintillating at Hotel du Vin last night, even singing! Becky Brine pulled in the diners at Lychee Garden, Bruce Adams was great at the Brasshouse, and dancing broke out at the first song of the King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys show at the Jam House.
Highlights today are the Digby Fairweather talk on '25 Years of the Jazz Festival', illustrated with exerpts of recorded music. This takes place on the ground floor of Borders book store in the Bullring this lunchtime at 12.30pm.
Not to be missed tonight is the Festival highlight, the All Star Jam Session, featuring eleven of the finest British jazz musicians. Taking place from 7.00-9.30pm (doors 6.30pm), tickets are only £10 and available on 0121 454 7020/1860. The weather forecast is good so feel free to bring picnic rugs/chairs. See an earlier post for more information on who's playing.
Festival footage of Hot Djazz, Greg Abate, Simon Spillett and Tipitina is now available for viewing on http://www.birminghamjazzfestivaltv.com/
Please note that all Play Jazz UK radio broadcasts will be taking place at City Inn due to technical difficulties connecting to their home station.
We'd love to have your online gig reviews from shows you've particularly enjoyed. Please follow the links on the web site http://www.birminghamjazzfestival.com/
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