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Gigs / Programme / Booking / Info: Roy: 01789 298607
Venue: White Swan Hotel Hotel Details Rother Street,
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, West Midlands CV37 6NH
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8.00pm – Sundays

Freshly Updated: Wednesday, 7 May, 2008

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PROGRAMME (Click info below for more from artist's website)

Click for details: Jim Mullen Organ Trio with Stan Sulzmann (15 June)

11 May - Simon King Quartet
Simon (g) Dan Nichols (s) Percy Pursglove (b) Simon Spreyer (d)
You never know what to expect when Simon appears for us. He plays quite a number of instruments this time he plays guitar. Last time Dan appeared he played piano. This time he plays saxes and Percy will forfeit the trumpet and be on double bass. Whatever instruments they play, be assured that this is an enormously talented band providing swinging exciting jazz.

18 May - Tom Hill's ZeeZee Bop
Tom (b) Craig Milverton (p) Nick Millward (d) Ian Ellis (s)
This is one of the most popular bands to appear at the White Swan. Four musicians, all at the top of their game, bringing a sense of fun and adventure to jazz.

25 May - Esther Miller Qnt with Steve Waterman
Esther Miller info (v) Steve Waterman (t&f) Gerry Spencer (p) Zoltan Dekany (b) John Perry (d) An established favourite vocalist since she first appeared at the White Swan in 2003. Esther is one of South Africa's leading jazz singers. More info It will not have escaped the notice of regulars that the impeccable Steve Waterman info is in the lineup.
For this special gig we will be charging:
Admission: £5 - On the door

JUNE

01 June - Kevin Figes Quartet.
Kevin Figes info (s) Jim Blomfield (p) Riaan Voslool (b) Scott Hammond(d)
A welcome return for this popular West Country group. A mix of jazz standards and Kevin's originals with the exuberant Jim Blomfield leading the swinging rhythm section.

08 June - Beebee Quintet.
Chris Aldridge (s) Bryan Corbett (t) Roger Innis (g) Levi French (p) Neil Bullock (d). One glance at this impressive lineup will convince fans that we are in for a feast of top quality jazz from some of the leading local musicians. A full house is anticipated.
For this special gig we will be charging:
Admission: £5 - On the door


15 June Jim Mullen Organ Trio with Stan Sulzmann
Jim Mullen (g) Stan Sulzmann info(s) Mike Gorman (organ) Matt Skelton (d)

Image: Jim Mullen Organ Trio with Stan Sulzmann

A real coup for us to entice this renowned band to the White Swan. Four internationally acclaimed musicians thriving on their much deserved reputations. Different sounds but always accessible, tasteful swinging jazz.

Click for: Guardian review

Click for: Span Arts review
They say: "For sheer musical excellence ... a band with few peers."


To hear a track from their album 'Smokescreen' Click Here
Ticketed Admission. Places will be limited. We anticipate a full house. Tickets £8. Available at Sunday gigs or to reserve phone Roy: 01789 298607.
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For Booking Form, please: Click Here

22 June - Katya Gorrie Duo info
Katya Gorrie (v) Denny Ilett (g). A welcome return for this singer from Vancouver who charmed the White Swan audience during last year with her sultry voice reminiscent of Julie London. She is ably accompanied by her partner Denny Ilett whose guitar playing is straight from the Wes Montgomery/George Benson school. Katya's vibrant personality and song choices will ensure an atmospheric evening.

29 June - Stekpanna info
Steve Kershaw (b) Mads Kjolby (g) Petter Svard (d) We are pleased to welcome Steve back to the Stratford Jazz scene. This band ranks among the top trios that appear at the White Swan. Providing a wide range of jazz standards and original material, this is an evening not to be missed.

JULY PREVIEW

July 06 - Quiver (Casey Green Qnt - Latin Jazz)

July 13 - Lee Jones

July 20 - Tom Hill's Straitjackets

July 27 - Corbett/French Duo

Aug 03 - Rosie Brown

AUGUST PREVIEW

Aug 10 - Jazz Funk Collective

Aug 17 - Ralph Allin

Aug 24 - JS Sextet

Aug 31 - Interplay

** Many thanks to Jazz Services for sponsoring these events. More info at: Jazz Services
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Legend:
p= piano/keyboard, b= bass, g= guitar, s= sax(s)/reeds, d= drums, v= vocals, t= trumpet, pc=percussion, acc = accordion
, fh = flugal horn TBC=to be confirmed

Disclaimer: Details correct when published may change without notice.
Updated: Wednesday, 7 May, 2008


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