Hotsy Totsy (Upton Jazz Festival)

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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…

Bill Frampton Trio (Upton Jazz Festival)

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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…

Hot Banana (Upton Jazz Festival)

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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…

James Chadwick Trio (Upton Jazz Festival)

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Free entry Performing at Mojito’s from 2pm, then at The Swan from 3.45pm Cardiff based guitarist James returns to Upton, with Aidan Thorne and Ian Williams. He is an excellent…

Louis Louis Louis (Upton Jazz Festival)

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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…