Saturday 1st March - Jazz at The Crooked Billet, Ryehill

Rob Law Presents... Live Jazz with Laurie Briggs

Another popular line up created by local jazz hero Rob Law, featuring Wayne Pollock on Piano, Richard Hammond on bass and special guest vocalist Laurie Briggs. Laurie, a world-wide solo artist and sensational jazz singer, has been performing since her teens, and also has an impressive stage and TV career, appearing in the Hollywood movie Wuthering Heights. Wayne and Richard are globally accomplished musicians and have recently been on tour with jazz saxophonist and vocalist Laura Fowles supporting Take That on their recent Beautiful World tour. From 9pm. Admission free.

Crooked Billet Pub Pitt Lane Ryehill Nr Hull (01964) 622303 www.crookedbilletpub.co.uk www.myspace.com/lauriebriggs www.myspace.com/waynepollock

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