Name: Scarborough Jazz Festival 2005
Start: 2005-09-23
End: 2005-09-25
Location: Scarborough Spa Complex, South Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire,YO11 2HD

Scarborough Jazz Festival 2005

Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th September 2005
Scarborough Spa Complex, South Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire,YO11 2HD, England MAP
around £15 - eve; £13 - afternoon; £24/£20 (in advance) all day; £52/£42 (in advance) w/e tic

Last updated: Tue 21st Jun 2005

The festival starts on Friday night at 7pm running until around 11.45pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 12.30pm-5.15pm, then from 7.15pm-11.45pm. The main events take place at the Spa Complex, situated right on the sea front with wonderful views of the Bay.

Artists confirmed so far include: Stan Tracey, bringing his trio to perform with alto saxophonist, Peter King; pianist, Julian Joseph with jazz guitarist, Martin Taylor; Gareth Williams; Clare Teal; Jacqui Dankworth; Ian Shaw (including a musical tribute to Ray Charles in his performance); Alan Plater (lyrics and presentation) and Alan Barnes (music and All Star Band) will premier The Seven Ages of Jazz: A History of British Jazz in Words and Music with vocalist, Liz Fletcher.

Other musician combos include: drummer Martin Drew and sax player Mornington Lockett; Julian Marc Stringle leading his Dream Band; Christian Brewer leading a quintet with Jim Hart; Renato DAiello along with his quartet, and joined by guitarist, Phil Lee.

The weekend kicks off with the South African music of Skokiaan, a seven-piece band, and finishes with a Festival Jam Session organised by festival compere, Alan Barnes.

There will also be artists performing at fringe events during the week preceeding the festival weekend.

As Scarborough is a popular tourist resort, it's wise to book accomodation well in advance.