Brit Jazz Festival at Ronnie Scotts

Head to the Brit Jazz Festival at Ronnie Scotts to see 28 of the best British jazz acts take to the stage at the legendary club. With a host of double bills showcasing everything from well known established acts to up and coming talent, there's bound to be something to please many a jazz fan over the summer.

Brit Jazz Fest
Continuing from the sell out success of the first ever Brit Jazz Festival at Ronnie Scotts in 2009, this year's festival aims to be bigger and better than ever with two whole weeks of all-British jazz. Over 100 musicians are performing at the live music venue during the festival, reflecting the diversity and variety to be found on today's British jazz scene.

Highlight events
Highlights of the 2010 Brit Jazz Festival at Ronnie Scotts include live performances from the blues inspired Brian Auger's Oblivion Express and trumpeter Yazz Ahmed and her Quintet. The 18 piece Ronnie Scotts Jazz Orchestra will present their Made in Britain concert, with renditions of the work of great British composers from Ted Heath to Lennon and McCartney, and there are also gigs by Mercury Prize nominee Led Bib and acclaimed vocalist Carol Grimes.

Workshops
As well as the series of live music concerts, jazz fans can also look forward to workshops and masterclasses where aspiring musicians can hone their talents. During the Brit Jazz Festival at Ronnie Scotts you can also get involved with a series of quiz shows and photography competitions.

2010 lineup
The double bill concert programme for the 2010 Brit Jazz Fest looks like this:

Saturday 31st July
Brian Auger's Oblivion Express/Yazz Ahmed Quintet

Sunday 1st August
Ronnie Scotts Jazz Orchestra - Made in Britain

Tuesday 3rd August
Led Bib/Phronesis

Wednesday 4th August
Empirical/Jim Mullen Organ Quartet with Emma Smith

Thursday 5th August
Django Bates Beloved Bird/Brass Jaw

Friday 6th August
Laurence Cottle Big Band with special guest vocalist/The Jessica Lauren Four

Saturday 7th August
Jason Rebello Quartet featuring Pino Palladino/Georgia Mancio Quartet

Sunday 8th August
Soul Family Sunday with Natalie Williams, featuring special guest The Swingle Sisters

Monday 9th August
Ronnie Scotts presents John Dankworth Night

Tuesday 10th August
London Improvisers Orchestra featuring Jason Yarde/Matt Bourne and Pete Wareham

Wednesday 11th August
Mike Westbrook Village Band and Carol Grimes

Thursday 12th August
trioVD/Partisans

Friday 13th August
Colin Towns Mask Orchestra/Denys Baptiste Quartet

Saturday 14th August
Talvin Singh/Cleveland Watkiss Quartet

The Brit Jazz Festival at Ronnie Scotts runs from Saturday 31st July - Sunday 14th August 2010. Tickets range from £10.00 - £41.50. For more information and to book tickets in advance, click on the link below.

Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club

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