Jazz on a Winter's Weekend 2014 - Fringe Music
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Dan Whieldon Trio feat. Gavin Barras & Dave Walsh
Three of the Northern jazz scene’s brightest stars give the first day of the festival a boost with some of their own style and choice of music. Dan & Gavin are members of the European Union Quintet. Gavin also leads and records with his own band and Dave is one of the most sought after drummers in the region. Chill out to some brilliant piano jazz. Chatsworth Lounge Friday 1-2pm and 5.30 - 6.30pm
The Weave
MARTIN SMITH TONY PEERS trpts ANTHONY ORMESHER guit HUGO HARRISON bass TILO PERNBAUM drms
This creative and original Liverpool based band has been cutting a dash on the national scene with a very well reviewed CD, an appearance at The Liverpool Jazz Festival and touring helped along by their selection for the Jazz North ‘Northern Line’ collective. Guaranteed to add lustre to your
lunchtime visit to the Conservatory Bar. Conservatory Bar Saturday 1.15-2.15pm
Frank Garner at the piano
SMJ Director Frank Garner ‘puts on his other hat’ (or should we say white tux and red carnation) to tinkle the ivories for dinner guests. Those from the Southport area will know that Frank’s cocktail style piano has been well received in bars and lounges around these parts (including The Royal Clifton Hotel) for over 30 years. Pavillion Restaurant Saturday 6 - 7pm
Mike Smith's Ginger Tunes Quartet
MIKE SMITH tenor TOM STICHBURY guit JJ RIO bass JONATHAN IRVING drms
Southport born, LIPA graduate, band leader, keyboards, saxophonist and tunesmith Mike Smith has achieved local recognition and a loyal following with his band. Expect lively and exciting music, some standards, some originals, and even a bit of Pat Metheny. Conservatory Bar Sunday 1.15 - 2.15pm
