Hull International Jazz Festival 2004 Saturday 31st July - Sunday 8th August

Yes, the annual Hull Jazz Festival has come round again, with its usual combination of free outdoor concerts, and various events taking place around the city. The festival kicks off this weekend with two days of free live jazz in Queens Gardens. Saturday 31st July has a world music feel. First of all there's Grounation at 12.30pm and 4pm. This homegrown jazz funk is made up of local musicians and is guaranteed to make you move.. Also appearing on Saturday are Albert Nyathi and Imbongi at 2pm. This is a spectacular 12-piece party band from Zimbabwe, who were the highlight of the 2000 Jazz Festival. Featuring the charismatic Albert and the most exciting stage dancing.

Sunday 1st August features more traditional jazz. Mike Brown and his Orchestra will be entertaining at 12.30pm and 4pm. This is a superb 19-piece big band featuring the region's finest musicians of the swing jazz tradition. Also this Sunday there will be Phil Mason's New Orleans All Stars featuring Christine Tyrell, at 2pm. The All Stars are one of the most popular bands on the jazz scene worldwide. The Jamaican born Christine is considered by many to be the country's leading gospel and authentic blues singers.

For details of more Hull Jazz Festival events, see www.hulljazzfestival.co.uk Or call the Festival Box Office on 01482 323638.

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