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NOTICE TO ALL ARTISTS/PERFORMERS:
Please direct all enquiries to Stuart Johnson our programming assistant. Demo cd`s promo material should be sent to:
Jazz Promotions, Zeffirellis, Compston Road, Ambleside Cumbria, LA22 9AD
For all technical/venue enquiries please call Stuart Green on 015394 33845 extention 6



Gig Listings Below - in chronological order.

All events are free and take place in the Jazz/Cafe Bar on Saturday Evenings From 8:00pm
unless otherwise stated. Children under 16 are NOT permitted after 9PM.





The Moss Sextet


Playing on
Sat 10 May 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

Artist`s Website...

Details:

Debut performance for a new group led by Berklee alumnus UK guitarist Moss Freed, showcasing his own sophisticated compositions. Fresh, accessible & well-crafted work from some of Manchester`s finest young players.


Private function. Bar closed to the public.

Playing on
Fri 16 May 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

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Chameleon. (*Programme change*).


Playing on
Sat 17 May 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

Artist`s Website...

Details:

Laid back jazz-funk grooves from seasoned campaigners, stepping in at short notice to cover the unavoidable postponement of the advertised performance by Rod Mason`s Elements, which has now been rescheduled for November 22nd, 2008.


Brian Dales - The James Taylor Project


Playing on
Fri 23 May 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

Details:

Arguably Britain`s foremost exponent of the repertoire of the great American singer-songwriter James Taylor, Brian Dales leads his versatile trio through a survey of the main man`s entire repertoire, going back forty years to the early acoustic classics right up to current material, and including some work by Taylor`s principal collaborators.


Alexandra Lorence Band


Playing on
Sat 24 May 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

Artist`s Website...

Details:

Overdue return for fine singer, showcasing original material alongside the standard repertoire, accompanied by some of the North-West`s finest players, including Vinny Parker on piano.

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John Williams and John Etheridge.


Playing on
Fri 30 May 2008
  

Tickets:  £ 20
Location: Auditorium
(SCREEN 1).

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Some tickets may be available on the day if there are any cancellations. If you like we can add you the the list, but we do not promise any tickets will be available..

Please email us your name and number to be added to the list.


Simon Mulcaster Trio

Playing on
Sat 31 May 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

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Welcome return for fine Manchester musician, continuing this week`s guitar theme with his eclectic repertoire,


Neil C. Young Trio


Playing on
Sat 7 Jun 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

Artist`s Website...

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Debut appearance for fine guitarist, paying homage to some of the instrument`s greatest exponents.


Freddie Garner Quartet

Playing on
Sat 14 Jun 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

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Welcome return for Stockport quartet featuring the fine compositions of its pianist-leader and the confident improvisation of alto saxophonist Jim Collins.


Rob Lavers Quartet

Playing on
Sat 21 Jun 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

Artist`s Website...

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Fine York-based band makes its Zeffirelli`s debut playing original material from its new album `Small Creature` on 33 Records.


Stevie Williams Band:


Playing on
Sat 28 Jun 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

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Rescheduled from January, another chance to hear the tightest groove-orientated band around; so funky they should be arrested. Master bass guitarist Williams directs. Not to be missed if you`re in party mode.


Sally Doherty & Los Amores


Playing on
Sat 5 Jul 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

Artist`s Website...

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Heavily latin-tinged set from fine Sheffield-based singer featuring material from her new album `Second Time Around`.


Pete Major Trio

Playing on
Sat 12 Jul 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

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Fine singer-pianist leads his tight trio through the standard repertoire and less-covered vocal classics from Van to Dan - Morrison to Steely.


Roly Veitch Trio.


Playing on
Sat 19 Jul 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

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Guitar-vocalist leads subtle trio featuring Andy Champion, double bass & up-and-coming Scots saxophonist Graeme Wilson. Quiet and thoughtful music firmly rooted in Chet Baker/Jim Hall territory.


Lawrence Woof Trio

Playing on
Sat 26 Jul 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

Artist`s Website...

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Welcome return for pianist Woof and his fine band, covering a very wide repertoire, with a strong latin bias.


Matt Nickson`s Riot


Playing on
Sat 2 Aug 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

Artist`s Website...

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Long-overdue - and once-delayed - debut at the venue for powerhouse Manchester saxophonist and his no-nonsense band.


Jim Faulkner Trio.

Playing on
Sat 9 Aug 2008
  

Tickets:  £ FREE just come along from 4:30pm (4pm High Season), music starts from 8:00pm.
Location: Jazz/Cafe Bar.

Details:

New band fronted by the fluid guitar of Jim Faulkner. Accessible original material and a few covers, played with poise and subtle dynamics