Event Description
The Swan Hotel hosts the Upton Jazz Fringe on Saturday and Sunday.
Programme for Saturday 28 June
12pm – 12.45pm: Fishmongers Friends
Local band kicks off our 7th Upton Jazz Fringe. The Friends are a Herefordshire based, mixed shanty group who sing to raise money for St Michael’s Hospice so please give generously. Anything goes at the Fringe!
1pm – 1.30pm: Max Dmytruk
Maksym and his family were welcomed in Upton under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. Max is a professional musician (saxes, clarinet and flute) of over 20 years standing. He once played with the great Bob Wilber who also played Upton. We’re delighted to have Max back at Upton Jazz. If you admire Strayhorn and Desmond then you’ll love Max!
2.15pm – 3.30pm: A Touch of Jazz
Fringe regulars from Malvern, and the house band for the very popular Malvern Jazz Jam (first Friday every month). A Touch of Jazz aptly describes what these experienced players offer. Great Jazz standards, maybe a cool Bebop tune, or a copacabana flavoured bossa. With Kate Hill on keyboard, Steve Gallaghan on bass, David Balen on drums and Roy Snook on saxes.
4.15pm – 6.15pm: Shades on Black
Shades on Black are a 12 piece based around Stratford upon Avon playing vocals and instrumentals from the 20s on, incorporating Latin through to more modern jazz interpretations. Expect a wide range from fast paced charts to slow emotive ballads, with vocalist Angie, and the band consisting of Geoff, James, Jon, Marie and Rose on clarinets/ saxes, Matt, Harrison and Mike on trumpet/ trombones, Tom on keys, Callum on bass and Steve on cajon.
7pm – 8.30pm: Natural Right Band
Anything goes at the Fringe…Natural Right are a Reggae/Ska band that have been creating their own, original, music. They have a unique sound that fuses Reggae with indie and ska vibes. Like the Specials, they offer some edgy social comment too. Their energetic performances are sure to get the crowd moving. They have recently supported Captain Accident, Buster Shuffle, The Kubricks, The Skapones & The Undercover Hippy; and now they are welcome in Upton.
9pm – 10.30pm: Tunehead
Funk, soul and acid jazz is at the heart and soul of this 5 piece band. Tunehead play for you the music closest to their hearts – a funky, jazzy and edgy blend of irresistibly danceable music – echoes of Stevie Wonder, Sly and the Family Stone, Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, The Average White Band or Grover Washington, conjuring up memories of good times. Party time at the Swan Hotel…!
