Porthcawl Jazz Festival 2016 - www.porthcawl-jazz-festival.com

Friday 22nd April to Sunday 24th April 2016 – Over the last few weeks they have unveiled an eclectic lineup for the 16th Annual Event.

The lineup is the culmination of the Festival’s commitment to bringing a diverse and unique group of jazz musicians to Porthcawl to deliver a collection of performances that includes a recreation of the legendary Cotton Club, exciting new artists and student groups all connected around special custom made programming. This all creates a unique musical experiences and an atmosphere that cannot be beaten.

“Porthcawl is a place filled with music, culture and creativity, and we have a great legacy of jazz here. Our Festival – one of the longest running jazz festivals in Wales – truly showcases what makes our town special,” said David Newton-Williams, Mayor of Porthcawl. A stalwart from the beginning and musical Director Wayne Warlow said “Being part of the Festival since its inception, it has been rewarding to watch it grow and become an event that is woven into the fabric of the town and Jazz communities. We’re looking to add to its legacy with another collection of unforgettable performances this year and the expansion of our workshops and events for children.”
Wayne has once again curated an excellent lineup that is truly representative of the genre in all its facets. 

The launch night at the beginning of March at the Grand Pavilion Cafe saw a full house dancing and jiving to the jazz sounds. This was also an occasion to view the Artist-in-Residence Lesley Dearns excellent images from the Festival in 2015. She will be gracing all venues throughout the weekend capturing this unique event. www.lesleydearn.co.uk 

Acts confirmed to date are as follows;
Starring " Swinging at the Cotton Club "
Clare Martin / Ray Gelato / Dave Newton Trio
Rhondda Symphony Pops Orchestra
Dave Griffiths Little Big Band
Geoff Eales Trio
The Rumblestrutters
Graham Watkins Quartet with Clare Hingott
Brilliant Corners with Remi Harris
John Stark’s Mainstreamers
Porthcawl Rock Club
Liberty Street Jazz Band
Babajack
Dave Cottle
Sarah Jayne / Dan Phelps Duo
The Scott-McNicholas Experience
John Mills
Li Harding Gary Philips Trio

Tickets available:

Grand Pavilion Porthcawl
The Box Office
Grand Pavilion
The Esplanade
Porthcawl
CF36 3YW
Tel: 01656 815995
www.grandpavilion.co.uk

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www.derricksmusic.co.uk