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July 2009

05 Stekpanna and the Russians. £8
Steve Kershaw (b) Mads Kjolby (g)Petter Svard (d) Leonid Vintskevich (p)
Nicolai Vintskevich (reeds)
A truly international flavour with Britain, Scandinavia and Russia all represented. If you haven't caught these guys before do not miss this one. On their previous visits they have never disappointed providing exciting and innovative jazz with a mixture of originals and classic jazz standards from the likes of Davis, Coltrane, Corea etc

12 July - Louise Parker with Tom Hill Trio. £8
Louise Parker (v) Tom (b) Craig Milverton (p) Nick Millward (d)
Louise Parker s one of the most popular and exciting vocalists to visit the White Swan. She has such a big, gutsy, soulful, full sound with impeccable intonation and it all seems so effortless. Her rapport with Tom Hill's trio adds enormously to the evening's entertainment

19 July - Tony Woods Project - Quartet - (wind shadows tour 2009) Jazz Services. £8
Tony Woods (reeds) Mike Outram (g) Rob Millet (vibes) Andy Hamill (b) Milo Fell (d)
This excellent quintet has already received some stunning plaudits from jazz critics."This is 'now' jazz of excellent quality" - John Critchinson, Music Magazine. "The music is contemplative without being sophorific, and innovative whilst still being listenable and accessible" - Claire Hadaway, Jazz Views." from post bop ferocity to free music and funk, full of surprises," - John Fordham, the Guardian. Having played their CD 'Lowlands' constantly over the last six months or so, I can confirm that this is a first-class outfit.

26 July - Tim Collinson Quartet - £6
Tim Collinson (reeds) Gianni Boscarino (p) Ben Bastin (b) Lester Bennet (d)Tim Collinson.
This excellent quintet has developed into a creative and swinging saxist. Many of the audience could not believe that he was not better known when he appeared at the Birmingham Symphony Hall "Rush Hour Blues" gig recently. He always gives one-hundred percent with a mixture of standard jazz classics and his own material. Gianni Boscarino on piano is an added bonus.

August 2009 Preview

02 Aug - Ray Butcher Quintet with Ian Hill £8

09 Aug - Lee Jones Quartet £6

16 Aug - Nic Meier with Dave O'Higgins - Ticket gig £10

23 Aug - Steve Tromans info Quartet: play Thelonius Monk £6
Steve Tromans (p) Aaron Diaz (t) Mike Green (b) Miles Levin (d)

30 Aug - Pete Canter Quartet £6

Advance info:
Stratford Music Festival: 3-11 October

4 Oct - Paul Vernon Chester Qrt -'Hot Club de Paris' night.

11 Oct - Chris Gumbley Quintet - Tribute to Cannonball Adderley with Neil Yates and Leon Greening.

** Many thanks to Jazz Services for sponsoring these events. More info at: Jazz Services

Disclaimer: Details correct when published may change without notice.
Updated: Friday, 3 July, 2009