A event held at Bristol Beacon on Friday 7th March. The event starts at 20:00.
The Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival will take place at Colston Hall from March 7 to March 9. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend the festival which will feature 40 individual concerts across a diverse range of musical genres, from swing to classical, gospel to funk and much more besides! Highlights include:
The Big Swing: take a step back in time as Colston Hall is transformed into a 1940s style ballroom for one very special night! Get your dancing shoes on for an evening of Lindy Hopping, Jitterbugging and Jiving courtesy of the Bruce/Illett Big Band.
New Orleans Gospel Project: drawing on the energy, passion and excitement generated in Sanctified churches across the American south, the incredible Lillian Boutte will raise Colston Hall's roof for an unforgettable afternoon of joyous music.
The Gerswhin Spectacular: a unique celebration of Gershwin's best songs in new arrangements by the Big Buzzard Big Band, with guest soloist Jacqui Dankworth and four of Bristol's finest choirs
For full line-up and ticket information visit http://www.bristoljazzandbluesfestival.com
Entry requirements:
The Big Swing: take a step back in time as Colston Hall is transformed into a 1940s style ballroom for one very special night! Get your dancing shoes on for an evening of Lindy Hopping, Jitterbugging and Jiving courtesy of the Bruce/Illett Big Band.
New Orleans Gospel Project: drawing on the energy, passion and excitement generated in Sanctified churches across the American south, the incredible Lillian Boutte will raise Colston Hall's roof for an unforgettable afternoon of joyous music.
The Gerswhin Spectacular: a unique celebration of Gershwin's best songs in new arrangements by the Big Buzzard Big Band, with guest soloist Jacqui Dankworth and four of Bristol's finest choirs
For full line-up and ticket information visit http://www.bristoljazzandbluesfestival.com
Entry requirements: