"Normally we play in a place and clear off, but at Marlborough we meet old and new friends year by year" Chris Jagger
The 2010 Jazz Festival got off to a great start with ABD being one of the main Sponsors hosting different events over the weekend!
Friday 9 July 2010
Solicitors Alex, Wayne and Tom (Trainee) got together with associates to enjoy a night of beers, music and food starting off at the Castle and Ball Hotel where Claire Perry MP "opened" the Festival in the presence of the Mayor of Marlborough, Councillor Andrew Ross. Later, at the ABD Priory Marquee, Chris Jagger , (Mick Jagger's brother) and his band The Atcha Band quintet were playing to a big audience where the boys enjoyed a beer followed by a bite to eat at the Gourmet hot dog stand. After continuing their "sophisticated pub-crawl" the boys ended their musical sojourn by listening to The Red Stripe Band back in the ABD Priory Marquee along with a full house audience - a fantastic way to end the eve!
Friday 9 July 2010
Saturday 10 July
The Partners of ABD hosted a 2 course lunch in Coles Bar Restaurant for 28 guests whilst listening to The Midwest Four quartet! Guests were then escorted by invitation to the ABD Priory Marquee to listen to The Jive Aces - UK'S No 1 Jive and Swing Band - one of the hottest bands in showbiz. Partners Andrew Douglas, Alistair Everett and Roger Chadwick had their photo taken with The Jive Aces! The ABD Priory Marquee had more than 900 people in attendance! The music continued with Paddy Milner and the Big Sounds, ending with Robin Jones and King Salsa led by legendary conguero Robin Jones!
Saturday 10 July
Andrew Douglas with Mayor of Calne Councillor Helen Plenty
and Consort Kevin Plenty
Sunday 11 July 2010
The Partners of ABD hosted a buffet style lunch at the Castle and Ball for approx 50 guests including the Mayor of Devizes - Councillor Peter Smith and the Mayor of Wootton Bassett -Councillor Mary Champion. Lunch included an enormous paella -a major attraction! Afterwards, guests were hosted to the ABD Priory Marquee to enjoy listening to one of the main highlights of the Festival and direct from the West End, one of the worlds most celebrated Jazz Stars Mr Buddy Greco and his band The Buddy Greco Trio with Miss Lezlie Anders! Buddy Greco is a survivor of Hollywoods famous "Rat pack"! Partners Andrew Douglas and Alistair Everett were photoed with Buddy Grecco after! What a marvellous way to end such a great weekend at the UK's largest and most celebrated Jazz Festivals 2010!
Sunday 11 July 2010
Major attraction!
Partners Andrew Douglas and Alistair Everett with Mayor of Devizes Councillor Peter Smith and Mayor of Wootton Bassett Councillor Mary Champion
Grand Finale! Partners Andrew Douglas and Alistair Everett with the Legendary Mr Buddy Greco!
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