Hotsy Totsy (Upton Jazz Festival)
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…
Town: Upton upon Severn
Bromsgrove School Big Band (Upton Jazz Festival)
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…
Bill Frampton Trio (Upton Jazz Festival)
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…
A chance to dance: Manteca (Upton Jazz Festival)
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…
Hot Banana (Upton Jazz Festival)
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…
John Hallam and Tom Kincaid (Upton Jazz Festival)
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…
James Chadwick Trio (Upton Jazz Festival)
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)
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…
Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams with Craig Milverton Trio (Upton Jazz Festival)
Entry by wristband 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…
Rich Hughes’ Fugue and Groove (Upton Jazz Festival)
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…
Graham Hughes’ Sunshine Kings (Upton Jazz Festival)
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…
Worcester Youth Jazz Orchestra (Upton Jazz Festival)
Free entry WYJO have performed at an impressive number of events and venues around the region including the Pershore and Upton jazz festivals, Huntingdon Hall, The Swan, No.8 and Artrix…
