A view of the Festival site on Fishmeadow, 2008
We are pleased to announce that the following bands
are booked* for the 24th International Oliver Cromwell
Jazz Festival June 26th, 27th and 28th 2009 |
*subject to contract |
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Paul Jones and Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen 'Digby is one of our most articulate jazzmen in both his words and his music. Whatever he says or whatever he plays is of great interest to the world of jazz' - Sir John Dankworth CBE |
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Joe Stilgoe 'Well stone, the crows, this Joseph is a clever kid' - Sir Tim Rice 'I am completely knocked out by him in every way … its been a long time since I heard somebody play that kind of piano, along with his charm and his wonderful singing.' - Steve Ross Joe's website |
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King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys Looking like they just stepped straight out of a 1940's black and white B movie, this inimitable six-piece delivers a shot of pure and authentic Jazz and Blues from a bygone era, when Swing was King |
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Tim Kliphuis This young Dutchman ranks among the world's finest Jazz violinists, often named the successor to Stephan Grapelli. A talent not to be missed - make sure you don't! Tim's website |
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Les Haricots Rouges A welcome return to Upton of this great fun French jazz band that plays New Orleans style jazz. Entertainment is 'guaranteed!' Les Haricots Rouges website |
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Lamarotte |
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Bourbon Street Stompers from Germany |
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Dave Moorwood's Big Bear Stompers |
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'Sir' Alan Festival Band |
And many, many more of our old friends.
See you next year for a feast of jazz
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