This fantastic fusion of warm summer weather and balmy evenings was very apt for Marlborough Jazz Live again this year. The town of Marlborough becomes like a mini New Orleans!
Jazz Blues Traditional Afro Fusion Swing Latin Bebop and MORE!
The Marlborough venues were packed out with 100’s of people enjoying wonderful live music all throughout the town and in particular down at the
Awdry Bailey & Douglas Priory Marquee...
A full house - Marlborough jazz hits the note in the Awdry Bailey & Douglas Priory Marquee
Amazing performances took place once again this year at Marlborough Jazz Live International festival. As always a huge turnout and the weather stayed warm and pleasant…
The Priory Marquee sponsored by Awdry Bailey & Douglas was packed out as always and the marquee side curtains were opened allowing people to sit out on the grass to enjoy the vibe.
The weekend starts here
After the grand opening outside the Castle and Ball Hotel which took place in the presence of the Mayor of Marlborough and the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, the festival began...
“The closest thing to Jools Holland and his Big Band Jazzwise”
The Red Stripe Bands amazing boogie-woogie, rock ‘n’ roll and jump jive performance with Neil Drinkwater on the piano and vocals were in full swing on the Friday evening in the Awdry Bailey & Douglas Priory Marquee followed by
Ray Harris & The Fusion Experience until midnight.
Saturday was another story
Sticky Wicket and his Swing Orchestra kicked Saturday off to a winning start with Sticky doing “his thang” on the drums! This is 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s Swing at its absolute best!
Hot jazz!
The Bratislava Hot Serenaders specialising in 1920’s and 1930’s foot tapping “hot jazz” were true to form.
This Slovakian entertaining 18 piece orchestra led by brilliant trumpet player Juraj Bartos and supported by the Serenaders Sisters played “gramophone” style arrangements – Paul Whiteman, Duke Ellington, the Goldkette Orchestra but to name a few whilst dressed in traditional costume.
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| The Bratislava Hot Serenaders |
The Jive Aces were back!
Combining a mixture of swing, jive, R&B classics along with their own mix this popular sextet provided 2 hours of fabulous foot tapping music! A show not to be missed!
The Jive Aces are fun!
The audience was up and on their feet dancing
The legendary
Adam Winslet and his octet of vocals, guitar, drums, keyboards, bass, sax trumpet and trombone really got the audience swaying and on their feet playing a mix of funk, rock and soothing soul to dance the evening away. The marquee was in full swing.
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| Adam Winslet |
A Summer’s Day in the Priory Marquee sponsored by Awdry Bailey & Douglas -Sunday
Accompanied by her 16 piece Hollywood Orchestra Award winning singer and BBC Radio 2 presenter
Clare Teal was back by popular demand to perform her latest show “Twelve O’clock Tales”. An eclectic mix of jazz infused, story telling ballads and compositions. As always, she is a true privilege to listen to and enjoy.
A triumphant ending!
Another year of fantastic music all round with talented performers.
| Left to right: Alexander David (ABD) with Neil Drinkwater and Tim Hotchkiss (ABD) |
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| Alexander David (ABD) with Chris Jagger and Tim Hotchkiss (ABD) |
Let’s see what next year brings...
Information
For more information on Marlborough Jazz Live International Festival go to
www.marlboroughjazz.com
