Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams with Craig Milverton Trio (Upton Jazz Festival)

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Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that have few peers. Alan Barnes’s unique musicianship, indefatigable touring, and warm rapport with audiences have made him uniquely popular in British jazz. A multiple award winner, Bruce Adams has shared the stage with such luminaries as Dick Hymn, Benny Carter, Al Cohn, Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber, Bill and John Allred, Dave McKenna, Buddy Tate and Ray Bryant to name but a few. Bruce has often worked as a special guest soloist with both the Scottish Radio Orchestra and the BBC Big Band. Craig Milverton is one of Britain’s finest Jazz Pianists and this was recognised in 2010 by winning Best Jazz Pianist in the British Jazz Awards. His trio is often used to back a host of top names at clubs and festivals across Europe. Artists include Stacey Kent, Jacqui Dankworth and Scott Hamilton. He works regularly with Digby Fairweather and his Half Dozen and was accompanist to Blues Singer George Melly with whom he recorded 3 CDs one of which featured Van Morrison. He has toured and performed at top venues and festivals across the globe. His trio features the amazing virtuoso on bass Tom Clarke-Hill and Nick Millward, one of the finest drummers in the UK.

Sunday 29 June 2025

1:30pm

Upton Memorial Hall

Location

Upton Memorial Hall

8 Old Street

Upton upon Severn

WR8 0HA

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