Jazz, Blues and Soul in the Park
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Friday 1st August 2014 - Sunday 3rd August 2014
Jazz, Blues and Soul in the Park
SMJ’s first club gig after the Summer break will be Tommy Smith and Brian Kellock on Sunday September 21st (see below). However we have a surprise in store in early August. Something completely new. A jazz, blues and soul weekend in Southport’s magnificent Victoria Park, the home of the world renowned Southport Flower Show. SMJ has joined forces with Southport Flower Show and local charity Queenscourt Hospice to create this new event which has ambition to develop into a more extended festival. Outdoor events (with adverse weather provision) will centre on the park’s Victorian bandstand and the evening gala concerts will take place in one the Flower Show’s huge marquees and will include table served meals. Camping, caravanning, picnicking, bar and catering facilities will be available plus free evening parking.
Friday 1st August 2014, 6:30 p.m.
Swingshift Big Band - Musical Director Phil Shotton with special guest vocalist AJ Brown
Gala Concert In The Big Marquee
A rising star vocalist/saxophonist who has appeared at The Blue Note New York, toured South Africa and played many leading clubs and Festivals (including Southport). AJ has 2 current CD’s to his credit. His repertoire is wide ranging including some original tunes. If you like Michael Buble you’ll love AJ Brown.
Enjoy a rich tapestry of sound from Swingshift Big Band like classics from the Ellington, Basie and Rich era as well as wonderful accompaniment for tonight’s guest AJ Brown. swingshiftbigband.org.uk
Doors & bar 6.30 pm. Music, wining, dining and dancing 7.30 - 11.30 pm. Informal dress, tables of 10
- Tickets:
- £25 per person (includes hog roast supper)
Saturday 2nd August 2014, noon - 5:30 p.m.
On The Bandstand - Saturday
Mike Smith’s Ginger Tunes
Sueyo Quartet
Vernon Fuller
The Angry Men
- Tickets:
- Park admission £2 per person or £5 per family of 4
Saturday 2nd August 2014, 6:30 p.m.
King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys + Vernon Fuller's Soul Call
Gala Concert In The Big Marquee
One of the most popular jazz & swing bands in the world, made famous at Ronnie Scott’s, performing classy numbers in Louis Jordan & Eddie Cleanhead style. A stunning range of instrumental ability and a guaranteed goodtime band. kingpleasure.co.uk
Well known Jazz, Soul & Blues guitarist and super smooth vocalist Vernon Fuller’s Soul Call sextet revisits the fantastic music of the Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers era with loads of energy and feel good factor that makes you want to stand up and party. vernonfuller.co.uk
- Tickets:
- £40 per person (includes 2 course dinner)
Sunday 3rd August 2014, noon - 5:30 p.m.
On The Bandstand - Sunday
Andy Chapman’s ‘ACV’
Quintet
909
Bluesband
The Weave
Zoe Gilby
- Tickets:
- Park admission £2 per person or £5 per family of 4