Scarborough Jazz Festival 2005

The festival starts on Friday night at 7pm running until around 11.45pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 12.30pm-5.15pm, then from 7.15pm-11.45pm. The main events take place at the Spa Complex, situated right on the sea front with wonderful views of the Bay.

Artists confirmed so far include: Stan Tracey, bringing his trio to perform with alto saxophonist, Peter King; pianist, Julian Joseph with jazz guitarist, Martin Taylor; Gareth Williams; Clare Teal; Jacqui Dankworth; Ian Shaw (including a musical tribute to Ray Charles in his performance); Alan Plater (lyrics and presentation) and Alan Barnes (music and All Star Band) will premier ‘The Seven Ages of Jazz: A History of British Jazz in Words and Music’ with vocalist, Liz Fletcher.

Other musician combos include: drummer Martin Drew and sax player Mornington Lockett; Julian Marc Stringle leading his Dream Band; Christian Brewer leading a quintet with Jim Hart; Renato D’Aiello along with his quartet, and joined by guitarist, Phil Lee.

The weekend kicks off with the South African music of ‘Skokiaan’, a seven-piece band, and finishes with a Festival Jam Session organised by festival compere, Alan Barnes.

There will also be artists performing at fringe events during the week preceeding the festival weekend.

As Scarborough is a popular tourist resort, it's wise to book accomodation well in advance.