Gina Southgate
The Jazz Festival is about to open on all fronts. From tomorrow it will be all go on the dozens of venues who will welcome all jazzers - from top American combo, Delfayo Marsalis – brother of Wynton- and saxophonist Eric Alexander to new British stars like the award- winning Emma Rawicz as well as older performers represented best by Cambridge’s superb Art Themen, Grassroots is the programme for local players, a new element. in this well loved Festival This is an exciting time in Cambridge, don’t miss out.
Art Themen Photo by TREVOR BANNISTER.
Art Themen and Pete Whitaker will perform at St Catharine’s College whilst Olivia Trummer is destined for the rave reception she got at Montreux, Ronnie Scott’s and Umbria. A refreshing approach to jazz at 11.30 on Sunday next at the Old Divinity School
Emma Rawicz
Make some time to experience the fabulous Emma Rawicz. I heard her first gig in Cambridge before she ascended the jazz ladder and is now up there will the greats. Smooth and delightful, Emma’s sound is perfection.
Big bands feature everywhere this year, so consult the programme for these exuberant shows from Workshops in impromptu venues all the way to West Road Concert Hall
Mark Hearndon’s photograph of Jean Toussaint
Jean Toussaint , once American now resident here, will appear at the famous Hidden Rooms in Jesus Lane this Thursday whilst the same day Sam Miles and Tim Boniface Hard Bop Hang will delight their fans at the ever popular Lab in Regent Street
Josephine Davies pictured by Greg Heath
Josephine is the Artist in Residence this year and her several concerts and a workshop will be sellouts.
Make sure you check out the programme of 57 performances , there is so much to enjoy.
