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Upton Jazz Fringe – Sunday (Upton Jazz Festival)

The Swan Hotel Waterside, Upton - upon - Severn

The Swan Hotel hosts the Upton Jazz Fringe on Saturday and Sunday. Programme for Sunday 29 June 1pm - 2.45pm: West Coast Sound West Coast Sound is an eight-piece Jazz…

Graham Hughes’ Sunshine Kings (Upton Jazz Festival)

Upton Parish Church (St Peter and St Paul's) Old Street, Upton upon Severn

Entry by wristband The Sunshine Kings are led by Graham Hughes on the trombone and vocals (with the odd feature on chromatic harmonica by request!). Graham works with many of…

Rich Hughes’ Fugue and Groove (Upton Jazz Festival)

Tudor House Museum 16 Church Street, Upton upon Severn

Free entry Fugue and Groove explores the fusion of jazz and classical music, delivering fresh and inventive arrangements of beloved classics such as Massenet’s Meditation, Mozart’s Turkish March, and Dvořák’s…

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Louis Louis Louis (Upton Jazz Festival)

Bar 7 57 Old Street, Upton upon Severn

Free entry Louis Louis Louis brings to life the timeless sounds of Louis Armstrong’s soulful trumpet, Louis Prima’s exuberant swing, and Louis Jordan’s pioneering rhythm and blues. The ensemble, comprised…

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John Hallam and Tom Kincaid (Upton Jazz Festival)

The Boathouse Waterside, Upton upon Severn

Free entry John Hallam is an outstanding and accomplished musician who is equally at ease with many forms of music on a number of reed instruments. His playing has the…

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A chance to dance: Manteca (Upton Jazz Festival)

Tudor House Museum 16 Church Street, Upton upon Severn

Free entry Manteca is a swing trio that brings style, energy, and a touch of vintage charm. Expect danceable swing tunes of the Great Jazz era, from the likes of…

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Hot Banana (Upton Jazz Festival)

Upton Parish Church (St Peter and St Paul's) Old Street, Upton upon Severn

Entry by wristband Hot Banana creates echoes of the great Louis Prima and Louis Jordan whilst embracing the energy ever present in Rhythm ‘n’ Blues, with jump jive, boogie woogie…

Bill Frampton Trio (Upton Jazz Festival)

The Kings Head High Street, Upton upon Severn

Free entry The Bill Frampton Trio draws inspiration from jazz icons like Nat King Cole and Chet Baker. With smooth vocals, rich brass, and elegant piano, the band captures the…

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Bromsgrove School Big Band (Upton Jazz Festival)

Upton Baptist Church Old Street, Upton upon Severn

Free entry Led by musical director Tom Martin, Bromsgrove School band have performed many times at the festival in the past and we are very pleased to welcome them back…

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Hotsy Totsy (Upton Jazz Festival)

Bar 7 57 Old Street, Upton upon Severn

Free entry The present 5-piece line-up came from an all-female band who played the Purcell Rooms in London. They play an impressive variety of styles, from 1930s swing to 1940s…

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