Wigan International Jazz Festival 2013

Wigan International Jazz Festival is now in its 28th year and takes place over four days from Thursday 14th until Sunday 17th July 2011 at Lowri Beck Celebration Hall, in Wigan, Lancashire.

Line-up

Double-Header Big Band Night
Thursday 11 July, 8pm, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre
Doncaster Jazz Orchestra, directed by John Ellis MBE. Celebrating 40 years of Doncaster Youth Jazz Association. Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra, directed by David Little. With special guest soloist Al Wood (alto & baritone).
Cost £16 (adults) £14 (concessions)

Al Wood 'My Life in Music'
Friday 12 July, 10am, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre
Talk by Al Wood
Cost £5 (pay on the door)

Georgina Jackson (with the Richard Wetherall Trio and guest soloist Dean Masser - tenor saxophone).
Friday 12 July, 12noon, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre
Making a welcome return to the festival, Georgina Jackson is one of the UK's most popular vocalists. She will perform
Cost £12

Darius Brubeck Trio and special guest Brandon Allen
Friday 12 July, 2.45pm, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre
The Darius Brubeck Trio, with its unique programming of original compositions, Dave Brubeck hits and South African jazz plays to consistently sold-out houses at regional festivals and clubs.
Cost £12

David Lyttle and Interlude / Nearly Dan
Friday 12 July, 8pm, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre
A fabulous double bill to give every jazz fan a fantastic night of entertainment. David Lyttle began performing at the age of four in his family folk group and is now a household name in Irish jazz working as a musician, producer and record label owner. Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.
Cost £18 (adults) £16 (concessions)

Improvisation workshop with Linley Hamilton and his trio
Saturday 13 July, 10am, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre
We also welcome members of Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra for this very special event. Cost £5 (pay on the door)

Vocal workshop with Dana Masters
Saturday 13 July, 10am, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre
Dana Masters is a powerful soul, gospel and jazz vocalist from Columbia, Ohio. This Statesider is now living among the thriving musical community of Belfast, and has put together her own incredible band.
Cost £5 (pay on the door)

Georgina Jackson: The Story So Far
Saturday 13 July, 10am, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre
This is an enlightening talk by one of the UK's hottest jazz properties. Don't miss it!
Cost £5 (pay on the door)

Wigan Schools Swing Band and Wigan Youth Big Band, directed by Andy Morel
Saturday 13 July, 11am, Wigan town centre market place
A free and uproarious treat taking you through Saturday brunch and beyond.
Free event

Snake Davis and His Band
Saturday 13 July, 12noon, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre
Snake Davis has worked with many of the world's top artists including M People, Eurythmics, Lisa Stansfield, Swing Out Sister, Ray Charles, Boy George, B*Witched, Edwin Starr and Rose Royce.
Cost £12

Wigan Jazz Club's Reunion Dream Band (with special guest director Barry Forgie)
Saturday 13 July, 2.45pm, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Woody Herman.
Cost £16

The Dutch Swing College Band / Igor Butman Big Band
Saturday 13 July, 8pm, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre
70th Anniversary World Tour of the longest established working jazz band with more than 80 albums under their belts. Boasting a young vibrant personnel that excels in keeping alive the exciting music of The Dutch Swing College Band, and with a stage show that's unique, seven of the finest jazz musicians anywhere ensure the very highest musical standard.
Igor Butman, saxophone virtuoso, bandleader, club owner and television host, is Russia's number one jazz personality. This is a rare opportunity to catch a live performance of this powerhouse Russian big band in the UK.
Cost £22 (adults) £20 (concessions)

Barry Forgie 'My Life in Big Band Music'
Sunday 14 July, 10am, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre
Another fascinating talk as part of the Wigan Jazz Festival 2013.
Cost £5

Give a Little Love Jazz Orchestra
Sunday 14 July, noon, Robin Park Indoor Sport Centre
A Big Band dedicated to performing the music of Horace Silver run by Jazz Yorkshire's Composer/Arranger of the Year, Paul Baxter.
Cost £15

Linley Hamilton Sextet
Sunday 14 July, 2.45pm, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre
Featuring Dana Masters (vocals) with Meilana Gillard (Tenor Sax), Linley Hamilton (trumpet), Scott Flanigan (Piano), Carl Harvey (bass), Steve Davis (drums) and with special guest AJ Brown.
Cost £12

Skelton Skinner All Star Big Band
Sunday 14 July, 8pm, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre
The first set will be a Terry Gibbs Dream Band set. Highlights taken from all six volumes of the live albums with new, specially-commissioned take-downs for the Wigan gig.
Cost £20 (adults) £18 (concessions).

Tickets

Rover tickets that provide entry to all events are priced at £110, individual concert prices vary depending upon event. To buy tickets, click here.

Accommodation

Note this is a no camping event, there are plenty of accommodation options in Wigan.

More information will be here when available.

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