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Have you seen "the next big thing" at this year's Festival? Acts with a * can
be voted for as best newcomer. To vote for your best newcomer click here
and get the opportunity to win an invitation to the exclusive awards party!
The Darius Brubeck Trio- Website
Darius Brubeck (piano) has led his own bands, accompanied Don McLean and toured the
world with Two Generations of Brubeck and The New Brubeck Quartet (Dave, Darius, Chris
and Dan Brubeck). He has worked and taught extensively in South Africa, where he directed
the country’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra. His arrangements and compositions featured
extensively in Dave Brubeck’s 80th Birthday Concert with the London Symphony Orchestra.
Fellow American Mike Rossi plays Rampone and Cazzani handmade Italian saxophones.
He too has worked with the stars: Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Rosemary Cloony and Artie
Shaw, to name but a few. The trio is completed by South African drummer Wesley Gibbens,
who has played most of the great London venues, and Matt Ridley on bass.
The Jive Aces - website
The UK’s No 1 Jive and Swing Band and one of the hottest bands in showbiz! Every year
this brilliant ensemble performs in over 25 countries. They are unmissible!
Robin Jones and King Salsa - website
A 12-piece powerhouse Afro-Cuban band featuring some of the brightest stars of the Latin
music scene. It is led by legendary conguero Robin Jones and features the charismatic vocal
and percussion talents of Cubans Enrique Puento and Felix Gonzales and Omar Puente
on violin. Australian virtuoso Andrew Noble is on piano. The band is completed by Marc
Cecil (timbalero), Jonny Gee (bass), Dan Carpenter, Gavin Broom, Tom Allen and Tom
Ashe (trumpets) and Jamie M Harris (saxophone/ flutes).
Earl Thomas with Paddy Milner and the Big Sounds* - website 1 - website 2
Incredible! Four-times San Diego award winner Earl Thomas appears with the band that
features the hottest young players around. Paddy Milner is one of the most talented and
distinctive pianists to have emerged in the last decade. If you don’t believe us, cast your eyes
over this.
‘I love it. I wouldn’t change a note.’ Dave Brubeck on Paddy’s single, Unsquare Dance.
‘You make the piano sing.’ Jools Holland
‘Brilliant songs, stunning musicianship. Time Out.
The band features Alex Reeve, who has played two top-ten chart hits, on drums; Canadian
Scott Wiber (double bass), Randall Breneman and Marcus Bonfani (guitars), Ben Somers
(saxes), Jonathan Radford (trumpet) and Bob Dowell on trombone.
Thomas, a latter day Otis Redding from Tennessee, performed brilliantly. Times Online.
The Esther Miller Quartet*- Website
Esther Miller is an outstanding vocalist from South Africa. The jazz festivals at which she has
appeared include Capetown, Cork, Cheltenham, Cleethorpes, at the Silda Jazz Festival in
Norway and the Jazz Divas Festival on the Isle of Wight.
She’s a total diva in the sexy, saxy style of jazz. Cosmopolitan.
The Red Stripe Band - Website
One of the best bands in town whose reputation continues to soar. London’s top jazz clubs,
including Ronnie Scott’s and Pizza Express, are just some of the places where they have
shared the stage with Van Morrison, George Melly, Jamie Cullum, Sting and countless more.
Nor are they unknown in the famous Montreux Jazz Festival.
The closest thing to Jools Holland and his Big Band. Jazzwise.
The Filthy Six*- Website
Horn-led, organ-fuelled soul jazz/funk and boogaloo from this excellent London-based sextet.
Currently doing a monthly gig at Ronnie Scott’s, they have performed at the Isle of Wight and
Glastonbury Festivals and at The Vortex. The band is led by Nick Etwell on trumpet. Mark
Brown (sax) has appeared with Madness. He holds a residency at Ronnie Scott’s and has
headlined the Katmandu Jazz Festival. Rob Taggart is on the Hammond Organ. Nigel Price (
guitar) has played with a galaxy of musicians including Pee Wee Ellis, Alec Dankworth, Dave
O’Higgins, Pete Long, Mornington Lockett, Peter King, Sheena Davis and David Axelrod. Dave Chamberlain was awarded the prestigious Archer Jazz Scholarship to study bass at Trinity
College of Music. Graham Fox is on drums.
Back by popular demand [at The Lot] for a run of nights after last year’s barn-storming 5 star
sell-out shows. The Times
The Richie Bryant All Stars
Marlborough’s favourite eclectic bunch of all-stars! Leader Richard Bryant (drums) is a former
member of the Terry Lightfoot Band. Since 1969 he has toured the world with Acker Bilk’s
Paramount Jazz Band. Enrico Tomasso (trumpet) spent a decade with the Pasedena Roof
Orchestra and has worked with Louis Armstrong (yes! It’s true!), Ray Gelato, Brian Ferry and
Acker Bilk. Pianist John Pearce was a member of the Ray Ellington Quartet. He has worked
with Jack Parnell, James Last, Art Farmer, Warren Vache, Tommy Whittle and Ronnie Scott and accompanied some of the great lady vocalists, including Anita O’Day, Selina Jones,
Peggy Lee, Elaine Delmar and Annie Ross. He is currently in Scott Hamilton’s band.
John Day (bass) is currently working with Aker Bilk. His wife Karen Sharp (tenor sax) is
Humph’s favourite former member of his band,
Protect the Beat - Website
This Anglo-American super-group lines up Winston Blissett (bass), whose diverse credits
include Phil Collins, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams and Lisa Stansfield: Derek Nash is the
creative force behind Sax Appeal and features in the Jools Holland Big Band.
Tim Cansfield (guitar) was in every live BGs show for 11 years and has appeared with
Whitney Houston, Ray Charles and Annie Lennox. Darby Todd on drums gives the band its
unique edge. He has done a stint in The Lion King. Arden Hart (keys and trumpet) has
appeared with Massive Attack and the Spice Girls.
Chris Jagger and the Atcha Band - Website
This powerful quintet features Chris Jagger’s acoustic guitar, vocals, washboard and song
writing. Chris has worked with many bands, including his brother’s and Leo Sayer. Musical
polymath Charlie Hart plays fiddle, accordion and piano and is known for his tight bass playing
with Ian Dury, Alexis Korner, Eric Clapton and Charlie Watts. In 1995, he received an Oscar
nomination for his work on the animation short, Triangles. Malcolm Mortimore (percussion) cut
his teeth with Ian Dury. A cool jazzman, he has worked live with Barney Kessel, Charlie Byrd
and Buddy Tate. His lad, Jim Mortimore (electric guitar) has worked with Herbie Flowers and
PP Arnold. Paul Emile (bass guitar) has excellent timing and a great singing voice.
"Jagger is a sly, sharp songwriter whose lyrics often recall the likes of Sammy Kahn more than
any other rock star." Tony Parsons in the Daily Telegraph.
Steve "Big Man" Clayton and the 44's - Website
The master of boogie-woogie is back - and with full support from the 44's.
The Eduardo Niebla Trio
Spanish guitarist and composer, Eduardo Niebla, is one of the most brilliant and evocative of
performers, fusing ‘poignantly poetic… and truly fabulous’ (The Scotsman) flamenco gypsy
jazz with Arab, Indian Latin and classical influences to create a truly ‘stunning’ (The Sound) and ‘exhilarating’ (Jazz Journal) musical experience, ‘full of hot, dark, Mediterranean passion’
(The Scotsman).
Eduardo, who was born in Tangier in 1955 as the 7th child of a 7th child, has appeared at the
Athens Olympics, Ronnie Scott’s, the Wembley Arena, the Royal Festival Hall, the festivals at
Tibilisi and Glastonbury and the San Isidro Fiesta in Madrid.
The Cameron Pierre Trio*
Originally from Dominica, Cameron Pierre’s incredible virtuosity with the guitar is a major
feature of the Courtney Pine Band, but he’s here as a brilliant musician in his own right.
Swedish Hammond Organ virtuoso, Anders Olinder has worked with Peter Gabriel, Pee Wee
Ellis, Tony Kofi and Courtney Pine. Saleem Raman is on drums.
Very strong melodically. The Guardian.
Julie Felix - Website
Another legend! Along with Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Tom Paxton, Julie became part of a
movement that carried a message through song to a generation. She opened for Bob Dylan at the
legendary Isle of Wight Festival. Her latest CD covers an extensive selection of his songs. A deeply
committed performer of integrity and passion, her material leans towards the spiritual and her singing
creates compelling tensions as she shifts mood and ambience.
A meeting with Julie Felix is a memorable experience.
The Helen J Hicks Quartet
Yes, she’s back! Cambridge graduate Helen Joynson-Hicks is the daughter of the former
Bishop of Coventry. Three years ago, the band she was with, the Honeyriders, won our award
for the Best Newcomers at Marlborough Jazz. After a successful debut album with Decca, she
decided to go solo – and here she is! As well as being a fine vocalist, she is an accomplished
guitar and piano player.
Helen is as easy on the eye as her songs are on the ear. The Sunday Times
Except, perhaps, for Sinéad O’Connor, there has not been a singer/songwriter from the
British Isles worth getting excited about since Kate Bush. Helen J Hicks manages to mix an
infectious kinetic mix of bluegrass, jazz, country and funk and sings like a woman who is
having a very, very good time. Harpers and Queen
The Pete Allen Jazz Band - Website
Ever-popular Dixieland band led by a master of the clarinet, who is not unknown for his vocals.
Featuring Dave Leithead (trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn); Graham Woodhouse (trombone)who
has played alongside Humphrey Lyttelton, Acker Bilk and Ken Collyer, Richie Burns (drums)
has worked with Chris Barber and Rod Mason; John Benson has played double bass in the
Humphrey Lyttelton, Acker Bilk and George Chisholm bands; pianist Colin Wood has worked
with Acker Bilk, Alan Barnes, Jim Mullen, Tommy Whittle and Warren Vache.
New Tricks - Website
A splendid bunch of Golden Oldies, conveniently located to allow easy access to the
paramedic resuscitation team! George Haslam is listed amongst the world’s top all-time baritone saxophonists. He took the first British jazz group to play in Cuba and was the first British
jazzman to play in Argentina. He is joined here by a number of the top-class musicians with
whom he has most enjoyed performing. Between them they have worked with musicians as
legendary as themselves. Don Rendell (tenor sax and flute) featured in Julian Joseph’s Radio
3 series ‘Jazz Legends’. He has worked with a galaxy of stars, including Johnny Dankworth,
Ted Heath, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman and Barbara Thompson. Henry Lowther (trumpet)
began his career in a Salvation Army band. Since then he has worked with Pete King,
Loose Tubes, Stan Tracey, Bing Crosby, George Harrison, Henry Mancini, Paul McCartney,
Van Morrison and Nelson Riddle. Clive Morton is considered by many to be the ultimate
grand master of the double bass. He has worked with Stephane Grapelli, Frank Sinatra and
Jamie Cullum. Robin Jones (drums) has also worked with a many great stars, including
Elton John. He has been a stalwart of the London Latin scene since its very beginning.
A real all-star line-up!
The Baddest Blues Band Ever - Website
Guitarist Rob Koral has played at such top venues as Ronnie Scott’s, the Barbican, the
Royal Festival Hall and the 100 Club. His latest solo album, Sleeping with Angels, was CD of
the Week in the Evening Standard. It features the talented vocalist Zoe Schwarz, who has
appeared at Ronnie Scott’s. Pete Whittaker is one of Britain’s most talented players of the
Hammond Organ. Si Genero is on harmonica, Geoff Gascoyne, who works with Jamie Cullum,
is on bass and Dave Wallace on drums.
One of the finest blues and roots acts in the world. Time Out.
The Kremlinaires - Website
A strange episode came to light with the release of certain Politbureau papers, outlined in a
Guardian article in June 2002. At the height of the Cold War, Joseph Stalin became convinced
that the Americans held a trump card in the struggle for the hearts and minds of the proletariat
– Swing Jazz! So a highly-secret programme was developed to train a cadre of musicians who
would consign Glen Miller to the dustbin of history. The story moves on to Chris Hague. A
fiddle player and fantasist, he set off for Moscow and was amazed to discover that, not only
had the programme survived until 1997, but the musicians were still eking out a living togethe
r in a backstreet nightclub. There he found the hottest swinging band he had ever seen.
Tempted by the offer of a council flat in Hackney, he persuaded them to quit the motherland
and head for the bright lights of London. The rest is history!
Chris Hague has been ignored, underpaid or asked to turn down by, an illustrious
assemblage that includes Tony Blair, Princess Diana, Tom Hanks, Elton John, Naomi
Campbell, David Beckham, Michael Caine, Kylie Minogue and Kate Winslett. In his time he
has performed with Rolf Harris, James Galway, Neti Vaan, Gilad Atzman, Excellent quality and
it always swings. Jazzwise
Paul Leegan and the Legends - Website
“Putting on the Style”
We are not into tribute bands, but this one is different. Lonnie Donegan himself formally
endorsed this band performing his music as a future extension of himself. Two of his major
collaborators were Beryl Bryden and Chris Barber, both old Marlborough Jazz performers.
This band has performed in places as diverse as the Cavern in Liverpool, Upton Jazz Festival
and the Grand Order of Water Rats Annual Ball.
Paul’s tribute blew away capacity crowds. Worcester Evening News
Gabby Young and Other Animals - Website
Marlborough’s singing sensation progresses towards stardom. She brings diverse elements
from many a tradition and whips them into a gloriously unified whole while playing her own
acoustic guitar. She is joined by her six-piece band - guitar, double bass, trumpet, clarinet,
keys and drums. Since last year, amongst many other places, she has appeared at the
prestigious South by South Music Festival in Austen, Texas and the Union Chapel in Islington.
Perhaps it is the fact that we have become rabbits trapped in her headlights that she became
instantly mesmerising! Big Shot Mag
Stevie Gilmore Sound - Website
One of the UK’s best-loved old-style bands, the Jazz Friends specialise in lively
foot-tapping Dixieland jazz. Within this framework reside the sound of Duke Ellington and
Count Basie. No prestigious sporting occasion is complete without them –they’ve even
played in the FA Cup Final – sadly, it was before the kick-off. Other great occasions
include Royal Ascot, the London Marathon Winners reception, Twickers and Henley
Regatta. Non-sporting venues include the Barbican Centre, Birmingham and Upton
Jazz Festivals, the Saville Club, the 100 Club and Pizza Express.
The Africa Bandstand will be non-stop from 10.30am.
10.30am
African Dance and Song Workshop with Zambula
This exciting session is a chance to kick the day off in style and learn and participate in African
song and dance before the band’s first performance. You will be taught an original Zambula
song which will feature in the show. There will be an opportunity to sing live and show off those
new steps on-stage with the band during their festival set. Unmissable!
The cost of the workshop will be £4. Please contact the Box Office – 01672-515095 -
to book a place.
Chimanimani - Website
With their name taken from a sacred mountain in Zimbabwe, Chimanimani embodies everything
expected from an African dance band – upbeat and infectious rhythms, jangling guitar melodies,
haunting vocals and strong funky bass riffs. British venues where the band has appeared
include Glastonbury, the Larmer Tree Festival, the Eden Complex and the Africa Centre. The
ensemble is led by Chanda Nyerezani (drums and lead vocals). The other core musicians are
Simwinji Zeko (guitar and vocals) from Zambia who has supported such major acts as Phil
Collins and Benjamin Zephaniah, Cecilia Agatha (vocals and dance), William Allick (bass
guitar) and Thompspon Chauke on drums/percussions.
Laye Sow Quintet - Website
Laye Sowe is a Fula from Northern Senegal. He was brought up on the African tradition of
storytelling through song. He represents a smooth blend of Afro-Arab rhythms with American
blues. Among the places where he has wowed the crowds at Glastonbury, Womad and the
Royal Festival Hall.
An addictive new find. It’s rare to hear such a perfect combination of voice and guitar.
Charles Gillett, Radio 4.
Umdumo Wesizwe* - Website
A brilliant a cappella group from Bulawayo singing songs of love, hope, worship, courtship,
hardship and African social commentary will mesmerise you with their harmonies and tip-toe
dance routines. This is vocal music that is laced with music styles of Afro Pop, Jazz, R&B, and Reggae.Only eight men, but with enough charisma and energy to light up a continent, they
took the Mitchell Hall by storm with their gloriously unfettered singing. The Glasgow Herald
Zambula - Website
This band has been a permanent feature at Glastonbury for over two decades. It has appeared
at the City of London and many other festivals. The band is led by founder-member Demelza
Val Baker on percussion and drums. A Cornishwoman, she is the only member of the band
who is not Congolese. Jackie Nkoma (lead vocals), Jose Hedrix Ndelo (lead vocals),
Renardo Mandele (Lead guitar), Lada Mabala (rhythm guitar), Claude Bula (bass guitar) and
Padua Blasonoma (drums) constitute the rest of this talented line-up.
ASBO jazz - Website
This highly-danceable acid jazz fusion outfit features Russ Wilson on drums. He has worked
as a session musician at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios. Michelleski is on sax and
percussion; Max Hunt on keyboards and vocals has worked with George Harrison, Eric
Burden and Alan Price; JD is on guitar and Chris Woods on bass.
The Sue Hawker Quartet - Website
With her debut at Marlborough, Sue Hawker can claim to have appeared in all the UK’s major
jazz venues, including Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza on the Park, the Barbican, the Royal Festival Hall
and the Brecon, Edinburgh and Glasgow Jazz Festivals. She will be supported by Guy Gardner
(piano), Richard Jeffries (double bass), Ian Ellis, former musical director of the Royal Opera
House on sax and Quinny Lawrence (drums).
It’s good to know that such talent exists here in the UK. Jazz Journal
The Big Brunch Band - Website
Wiltshire’s very own Big Band was formed at Ashton Keynes as recently as 2005. It makes an
impressive sound with over twenty members and guest artists and vocalists.
Artesian Hall Stompers
The spirit of Brummie trumpet maestro Dan Pawson lives on! We were thrilled that the Times
obituary said that Marlborough was one of the highlights of Dan’s year and we are proud to
present his old band in fulsome tribute to him, featuring a guest trumpeter and Stan Stephens
(trombone and vocals), Roger Bird (clarinet and sax), Bill Scott (banjo), Bill Coles (bass)
and Paul ‘Spud’ Spedding (drums).
The Impellers*
This cult band from Brighton is fronted by the vocals of Lady Clair. Chris Evans-Roberts (sax)
received an honourable mention for his composition work at the 2006 Berlin Film Festival.
Ed Fellows plays guitar and Hammond Organ, Dom Ladd is on bass, Gram Canyon on
trombone, Mark Yexley on trumpet and Will Stanley on drums.
Another cracking piece of modern funk. BBC 6Music
Ruthie Culver and the Jazzberries - website
This quartet has gone down a storm at the Birmingham Jazz Festival, Pizza Express and
The Crypt. They have also performed at 10, Downing Street and for Elton John. They were
BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Pick of the Fringe’ in 2004. Ruthie Culver counts Winton Marsalis and
Elton John amongst the admirers of her honeyed voice. She is supported by the versatile
double-bassist, Jonny Gee, Pete Whittaker on piano and Corrina Sylvester on drums.
Sultry voiced… standing room only. Los Angeles Times
Tamsin Collison and her Trio - website
Vocalist Tamsin Collison graduated from the opera course at the Eng NO, but has since
turned her attention to jazz. She performs at Pizza on the Park and other top venues. She is
backed by Geoff Castle on piano, Paul Cavacuiti on drums and Nick Kacal on bass.
Deidre Cartwright’s Picnic featuring Annie Whitehead
Deirdre Cartwright is regarded as one of only a handful of great international women jazz
guitarists. Her new 60’s style groove jazz quartet Picnic features the trombone of Annie
Whitehead playing a mixture of jazz standards and originals with some South African and
funk flavours.
If there is a more complete guitarist in contemporary music than Deirdre Cartwright I'd like
to know who it is. Dave Gelly The Observer
The Cameron Pierre Trio*
Originally from Dominica, Cameron Pierre’s incredible virtuosity with the guitar is a major
feature of the Courtney Pine Band, but he’s here as a brilliant musician in his own right.
Swedish Hammond Organ virtuoso, Anders Olinder has worked with Peter Gabriel, Pee Wee
Ellis, Tony Kofi and Courtney Pine. Saleem Raman is on drums.
Very strong melodically. The Guardian.
Coup de Grass - website
A much esteemed band, which had its origins when Keith Pearson (banjo and lead vocal)
won the Marlboro Country Music Contest in 1982. He was joined by World Harmonica
Champion, James Darby, Andrew Noyes (guitar and harmony vocal) and Phil Milner
(bass and harmony vocal) to form what is widely regarded as Britain’s finest-ever Bluegrass
influenced band.
The Geoff Eales Trio - website
Geoff Eales obtained a doctorate in music from Cardiff University in 1973, but, rather than
entering the safe haven of academe, he adopted the more exciting and hazardous course of
becoming a professional musician. His choice has been fully vindicated. The list of those he
has worked with reads like the Pantheon: Henry Mancini, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Rosemary
Clooney, Tammy Wynette, Shirley Bassey, Andy Williams, Kiri TeKanawa, Jose Carreras and
the rest. He has appeared at New York’s legendary Birdland and numerous other top locations.
Bassist Roy Babbington has worked with the BBC Big Band, Mike d’Abo, Elvis Costello, Alexis
Korner, Barbara Thompson, Keith Tippett and Mike Westbrook. Mark Fletcher is on drums.
Eales demands your attention with the force of his musical personality and keeps it with his
musicianship. Cadence.
The Jazz Lamp - website
Founded in 1997 by Anthony Sycamore and Gwyneth Herbert, the Jazz Lamp has grown
from an experimental two-hander to an eclectic quartet, a vehicle for Anthony’s extraordinary
keyboard talents. Geoff Stear is on drums and, occasionally, tuba. He has performed with the
Pasedena Roof , Bonny Tyler and our up-and-coming local band, Bananarama. Ex-Cambridge
chorister Laura Collins is on vocals and Tom Ripley on drums.
The Cass Caswell Trio
Having played in symphony orchestras in the 60s, Cass Caswell (double bass) went on to
become a bandleader on the Queen Elizabeth. He has worked with many noted names
including Pete Allen, Acker Bilk, Elaine Delmar, Art Farmer, Don Lusher, Alan Barnes, Kenny
Baker, Wally Fawkes, Digby Fairweather and Nancy Wilson. He accompanied Tiny Tim at the
legendary Isle of Wight Pop Festival, but never got paid! He is accompanied by John Martin
(keyboards) the former Musical Director of Scottish Television who was Harry Secombe’s
accompanist. John has jammed with Oscar Peterson and accompanied Ella Fitzgerald. John
Gibson and his drums have been employed, amongst others, with Peggy Lee, Vic Damone,
Tom Jones, Eartha Kitt and the Syd Lawrence Orchestra.
Carmina - website
Carmina draws in elements of traditional and contemporary Celtic folk jazz to create a unique
and sophisticated sound. Pippa Marland (vocals, saxophone, Irish whistles) writes the songs,
which have been described as ‘effortless in the international language of love and the
emotions (Irish Times). Rob King (acoustic guitar, mandola and bodhrán) is co-founder of the
band. Geoff Castle is a former member of the National Youth Orchestra. He plays regularly
at Ronnie Scott’s and has accompanied such luminaries as Jimmy Guiffre, Art Farmer,
Ian Dury, Sax Appeal and Georgie Fame. Roy Dodds is on percussion. Diarmaid Moynihan is
on Uilleann pipes. Carmina has graced festivals in Belgium, Ireland, France and Spain.
Amongst leading UK venues where they have appeared is the Acoustic Tent at Glastonbury.
They have recently signed with Peter Gabriel’s Real World Music Publishing.
Rootsy, Celtic, folksy and jazz-infected music of pastoral beauty, elegance and style.
Lead singer and saxophonist Pippa Marland is possessed of a wondrous voice capable of
enchanting and emoting. Time Out.
The Esmond Selwyn Organ Trio- website
The Great British Jazz Guitarists describes Esmond Selwyn as ‘the best-ever British jazz
guitarist’. He has worked with Jimmy Witherspoon and Art Farmer. Jean-Paul Gard is on
Hammond Organ. Drummer Andy Hague is also a noted trumpeter.
The Bullfrog Blues Band - website
Popular five-piece local combo featuring Ricky Volcano (vocals), Simon Rhodes (guitar),
Andy Hunter (bass), Steve Holley (percussion) and Colin Field (blues harp/harmonica).
The Ben Jones Quartet
Something different! Over the years a number of young musicians of quality have emerged
from Marlborough. Now a selection of them comes together for your delectation – and the beer.
The place is bound to be packed with groupies, so come early. It’s being organised by ex-Abba
tribute king John Smith and Alfie’s dad, Ben Jones.
Mike Booth and Angela Jones
Angela and Mike are a vital part of Marlborough's vibrant contemporary music scene. They
share the same muse, but have separately travelled a 30-year musical path through club gigs,
pub sessions, open mic nights and the occasional airing on national radio. Jazz is their genre.
Jazulu - website
Late night easy-listening! This highly-polished combo plays a mix of the great swing classics.
Matt Ball is on keys, David Coldron (bass), Andy Cox (drums), Richard Heath (sax) and Myles
Matthews (guitar).
Sierra Hurtt - website
Talented American singer/songwriter Sierra Hurtt is accompanied by guitarist David Green
Louise Brown - website
Marvellous new discovery: folk-influenced Louise Brown comes to us with massive
endorsements. She already has a fan club! She is accompanied here by guitarist Jeff
Dewhurst.
The Charlotte Glasson Quintet*
Multi-instrumentalist Charlotte Glasson (all the saxes and flutes, violin, saw and melodica)
has worked with Oasis, John Martyn, Claire Martin, Will Young, Antonio Forcionne and Julian
Lloyd Webber. She has performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scotts, Sydney Opera
House and The Bull at Barnes. The quintet features Mark Bassey (trombone), who has
performed with John Dankworth, Stan Tracey, Alan Barnes and Julian Arguelles, Dave
Holdsworth (pocket trumpet and tuba), Jason Henson (guitar) and Dave Trigwell (drums),
who has played with John Dankworth, Leanne Carroll, Gary Potter and Herbie Flowers and
performed at Ronnie Scotts and the Montreux, North Sea and Glastonbury Festivals.
Young, widely travelled nu jazz multi instrumentalist: The Guardian
Ipsofacto - website
Formed in the Summer of 2006, Ipsofacto covers some of the hottest funk tunes ever penned.
Band founder Julian Hankins on drums is joined by Ian Beer (sax), Alex Stephens (keyboards),
Ben Campbell (guitar) and Mark Brown (bass).
Zang Tang - website
Newly-formed acid/latino fusion band features Jack Baldus (keys), Mark Brown (bass),
Jody Hoare (drums), Clyde Hoare (percussion) and Tom Hornton (percussion).
St Barts Senior Jazz Combo
First-class student ban, all intending to become professional musicians: a loud and full-voiced
sound with four each in the brass, rhythm and reed sections.
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