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

July 20 - Tom Hill's Straitjackets - £5 - On door
Tom Hill (h) Andy Shillingford (s) Marcus Byrne (p) Lee Jones (g) Neil Bullock (d) This is one of the most popular bands ever to appear at the White Swan and deservedly so. Whether it's straight bop, funk-fusion, soul/blues or political parody this band always entertains. Early arrival is strongly recommended

July 27 - Brian Corbett & Levi French Duo
Bryan Corbett (t & fh) Levi French (p)
A welcome return to this classy duo who never fail to deliver. Anyone who has doubts about the ability of a duo to sustain interest throughout the evening should be prepared for a rethink. Two of the finest musicians on the UK jazz scene

Aug 03 - The Pete Lay Quartet
Pete Lay (ts) Mike Pears (p) Peter Simpson (b) Steve Hamper (d) ‘Remembering Dick Morrissey’ Pete, a popular and regular visitor to the White Swan, decided to devote this evening to tunes associated with his idol the legendary Dick Morrissey. Pete, long-time pillar of the Banbury Jazz Club, is a versatile tenor player with occasional bluesy vocals.

Aug 10 - Jazz Funk Collective info
Led by the talented Duncan Eagles on tenor sax this young but very experienced band makes its first appearance at the White Swan. Two successful CDs with another on the way and several exciting live performances, including the Bull Head and Bleu Note in Dublin, have established this band as a major player in UK jazz. Swinging bop, deep funk, fluid improvisation and melody all contribute to a big sound.

Aug 17 - Ralph Allin Quartet
Violinist Ralph Allin, needs no introduction to his many fans at the White Swan. Covering a wide spectrum of the jazz idiom; Django, Ellington, Parker and then to Irish Folk, he never fails to entertain. Be prepared for an evening of infinite variety and good fun from a seriously talented violinist.

Aug 24 - JS Sextet led by James Shipway info
James Shipway (g) Roz Harding (as) Martin Holland (t) Bob Martin (tb) Marcus Vergette (b) Dave Sheen (d) With the acclaimed JS Quartet (Cheltenham '07, Cork '07) as its nucleus this new group could be set to turn heads on the UK jazz scene. Performing original compositions and arrangements by James Shipway the bands distinctive brand of music encompasses everything from quirky big band style passages and hypnotic ethnic grooves to lush shimmering harmonies all played with a spiky contemporary twist. With a stellar front line and rhythm section be prepared for something good.

Aug 31 - Interplay Quintet
Adrian Litvinoff (b) Alan Wakeman (s & fl) Richard Baker (tb) Ben Parkinson (p) Dave Balen (d) A new group formed by Adrian which made a successful appearance this year at the Coventry Jazz Festival. Playing original tunes from Adrian with a mixture of jazz standards this is a quintet with a big band sound.

SEPTEMBER PREVIEW

Sept 07 - Louise Parker Qrt

Sept 14 - Tim Collinson Qrt

Sept 21 - Ben Waghorn Qrt

Sept 28 - Jazzmoss - £5 - On door
Large group. Poetry/vocals. All original. Art Theman, Henry Lowther, Trevor Tomkins. “This promises to be one of the highlights of the jazz calendar,” says Jazz UK.

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

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Updated: Sunday, 13 July, 2008