MUSICIANS

Alan Barnes  *   Amy Roberts   *   Andy Woon  *   Annie Hawkins  *   Antique Six  *   Artdeco Blue Five  *   Ben Cummings Big Beat  *   Ben Holder  *   Ceri Williams  *   Chris Newman  *   Churchtown Unity Jazz Band  *   Classic Jazz Orchestra (scotland)  *   Craig Milverton Trio  *   Crescent City Crystals  *   Dave Martin's Jabbo Five  *   Dennis Armstrong's Bristol Blue Five  *   Dominic Ashworth  *   Duke Heitger  *   George Huxley's All-star Jazz Band  *   Golden Eagle Jazz Band  *   Gumbo Jumbo  *   Ian Bateman  *   Ivory And Gold (usa)  *   Jake Gill  *   James Evans' Rocket  *   Jamie Brownfield  *   Jeff Barnhart (usa)  *   Jeff Barnhart's British Band (uk/usa)  *   Jeremy Huggett's Jazz Me Blue  *   Johanna Graham Trio   *   John Hallam  *   John Maddocks Jazzmen  *   John Shillito's Select Six  *   John Wurr   *   Jubilee Brass Band  *   Judy Eames  *   Julian Marc Stringle  *   K-zee Zydeco Band   *   Keith Nichols  *   Keith Nichols Collegians  *   Keith Nichols' Earthbound Spirits  *   Kick Ass Brass  *   Kid Boyd Jazz Band  *   Maddocks-huxley Reeds United  *   Malcolm Hogarth  *   Mellow Avstreih  *   Melody Maker 1927  *   Mike Cox's Chosen Seven  *   Mike Denham   *   Mike Gravier   *   Mike Piggott  *   Modjango With Lady Blue  *   New Orleans Heat  *   Nick Gill  *   Nick Ward  *   Norman Field  *   Panama Jazz Kings  *   Paris Swing  *   Paul Munnery  *   Penny Royal Jazz Band   *   Ploughboy Jazz Band  *   Rachel's Dream  *   Radio Banska  *   Richard Leach’s 7 Stars Of Jazz   *   Savannah Jazz Band  *   Steve Graham's New Orleans Jazz Band  *   Steve Tucker All Star Jazz Band  *   Swing Commanders  *   Swing Empire  *   Swing From Paris  *   Tad Newton Jazz Friends  *   The Blues Band  *   The Classic Jazz Quartet   *   The Jiveoholics  *   The Luis Russell Story  *   The Red Hot Jazz Four  *   The Steve Steinhaus Swing Band  *   Tom Kincaid  *   Tom Langham  *   Tony Davis  *   Tony Oreshko Trio  *   Trevor Whiting  *   Winter's International Sunshine Jazz Band  *   Zoe Schwarz And Rob Koral  *   Zoltan Sagi  *

Listen to some of the musicians who will be performing at the festival:

ALAN BARNES Few eyebrows were raised when Alan Barnes won BBC Radio’s prestigious Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year award in 2001. Born in 1959, Alan’s impressive career has included two years with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, three years with the Tommy Chase Quartet and four years with Humphrey Lyttelton’s Band. His work on clarinet and saxes covers a staggering range and he includes Lester Young, Charlie Parker and Sonny Rollins among his heroes. Alan plays with the Craig Milverton Trio this year, with Duke Heitger, John Hallam and Trevor Whiting. www.alanbarnesjazz.com/ Back to top

AMY ROBERTS Amy returns to Bude with a new line up - she and ace reeds player John Hallam have teamed up. Certainly one to watch www.myspace.com/jazzamyroberts Back to top

ANDY WOON Andy will be taking his place in the Collegians alongside Keith Nichols and Norman Field. Back to top

ANNIE HAWKINS Top female bass player, internationally acclaimed - Bude would not be the same without her Back to top

ANTIQUE SIX Extremely popular Midland based band featuring top reedsman Chris Pearce www.antiquesixjazzband.com Back to top

ARTDECO BLUE FIVE Back to top

BEN CUMMINGS BIG BEAT Ben Cummings (trumpet) has established a formidable reputation as one of Britain's finest trumpet players. He enjoys a highly successful career as a full time musician, having played with Jacqui Dankworth, Jamie Cullum, Big Buzzard Boogie Band, NYJO, the Brass Volcanoes, Roberto Plas and his Latin Jazz Ensemble, Snowboy and the Latin Section, Bad Manners, the Humphrey Littleton band, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Influences include Chet Baker, Clark Terry and Bob Brookmeyer. Hear him at Bude this year with his own band, The Big Beat, and with Keith Nichols' Jazz away From Home. web.me.com/bigbeatbands/Site/Home.html Back to top

BEN HOLDER Ben Holder is one of the most gifted and exciting young jazz violinists in the UK. Taught classically from the age of six, he studied at the Birmingham Conservatoire. During his classical studies, Ben began listening to Jazz - classic masters such as Benny Goodman and Oscar Peterson and of course the great jazz violinists including Grappelli, Joe Venuti and the awe inspiring Stuff Smith. Alongside his early studies and later at college he embarked on a detailed analysis of these musicians techniques and the way in which they merged this most classical of instruments into the jazz idiom. He has played on various stages such as The Royal Albert Hall and BBC Radio 2's Friday Night Is Music Night. Ben's innate sense of swing rhythm (something which often eludes classical players) stems from those early listening sessions - and his various awards bear testimony to his abilities. He is the first call jazz violinist for many of the North's top bands and studios. Back to top

CERI WILLIAMS Ceri Williams (trumpet) studied at the Welsh College of Music & Drama where he became very adept at table football and pool. He has played across all musical genres but is now firmly entrenched in the field of jazz. He started with the Intercity Jazz Band in Birmingham, and he has enjoyed stints with the Beachcombers, Henry's Bootblacks, the Keith Little Band and a whole host of others. He currently has a few projects on the go: The Good Ol' Spit and Dribble Jass Band, Checkin' Out Chet and his contemporary band, Xtete. Now one of Britain’s top trumpet players, Ceri joins Jeff Barnhart’s British Band at Bude this year. Back to top

CHRIS NEWMAN Solo pianist and vocalist Back to top

CHURCHTOWN UNITY JAZZ BAND Cornwall's favourite jazz band for church services Back to top

CLASSIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA (SCOTLAND) Formed in 2004, the Classic Jazz Orchestra’s mission is to explore the faboulously varied back-catalogue of jazz in an informative, entertaining and professional way. Its remit, however, is to re-interpret, not replicate, jazz styles covering the period from the early 1900s to about 1970. In the first couple of years of its existence, CJO has performed mainly in jazz clubs and festivals, but following the release of its first CD and its enthusiastic endorsement by Humphrey Lyttelton on his BBC Radio2 programme, there is growing interest from theatres, Arts Centres and general music festivals. The band's first CD, Jelly’s New Clothes, is an innovative and fresh re-examination of some of the works of the first great composer of jazz – Jelly Roll Morton. Indeed, in a remarkably short period, CJO has become established as one of the World’s leading interpreters of Morton’s music, and while that remains the cornerstone of its repertoire, there is also a wealth of material in its library covering such diverse talents as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, King Oliver, Bix Beiderbecke, Benny Carter, Benny Goodman, Bob Crosby, Slide Hampton etc. Its breadth of repertoire means that the CJO is ideally placed to present a series of themed programmes without any repetition. www.classicjazzorchestra.org.uk Back to top

CRAIG MILVERTON TRIO Craig Milverton is firmly established as one of Britain’s finest jazz pianists. He was George Melly’s pianist and has backed a vast array of star names including John and Jacqui Dankworth, Stacey Kent and Scott Hamilton. Nick Millward (drums) is often compared to Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa with his hard swinging style capable of firing up any group. Al Swainger (bass) completes the trio www.craigmilverton.co.uk Back to top

CRESCENT CITY CRYSTALS This top quality New Orleans Band is a spin off from the Algiers Stompers, featuring Chas Hudson on trombone, Mick Murphy on clarinet and John Pritchard on trumpet. A classic NO rhythm section is led by Dion Cochrane, with Bill Cole and Malc Hurrell. Back to top

DAVE MARTIN'S JABBO FIVE Dave Martin's Jabbo Five was formed in May 2010 with the express purpose of playing in the style of Jabbo Smith, whose great recordings, made in 1929, showed him to be a real rival to Louis Armstrong. However the band isn’t restricting itself to the Jabbo repertoire. Jazz fans will also recognise a sprinkling of deservedly popular standards as well as some of the seminal numbers played by Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five www.jabbofive.com Back to top

DENNIS ARMSTRONG'S BRISTOL BLUE FIVE The band plays Classic Jazz of the 1920s. They are particularly inspired by the large body of good music recorded by Clarence Williams. (The band took its name from the Clarence Williams Blue Five.) Dennis’s band, the Stones Syncopators, played this repertoire around Yorkshire in the early 1970s, and it has always been his favourite form of jazz. He has been fortunate to find these musicians from the Bristol area who share his enthusiasm to play in the “old style”. Back to top

DOMINIC ASHWORTH Dominic was born in Hamiliton, Ontario Canada. He studied guitar at the University of Toronto, Canada with Eli Kassner and performed in the University Big Band directed by Phil Nimmons. Graduating in 1982, he performed at the Havana Guitar Festival Cuba, and studied under scholarship in Spain. He settled in the UK concentrating on writing original music including music for a version of Carmen performed at the Newcastle Playhouse. He cofounded the group AH UM, which was a regular performer at the Glasgow and Edinburgh Jazz Festivals. Dominic has toured and recorded with Carol Kidd, Michael Garrick, Julian Marc Stringle and Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen with George Melly and recently Paul Jones. www.dominicashworth.eu Back to top

DUKE HEITGER Trumpeter Duke Heitger came to New Orleans in 1991 to join Jacques Gauthe’s Creole Rice Jazz Band and since that time he has become one of the most sought after players on the international scene, performing and recording around the world with a diverse roster of musicians. As a youngster he became fascinated with the sounds embedded in the grooves of his dad’s record collection, discs by Louis Armstrong, Bunny Berrigan, Roy Eldridge, Red Allen, Bobby Hackett, and Bix Beiderbecke. Duke started playing professional jobs at age twelve and was touring while still in his teens. His travels broadened as he played jazz festivals across the country with his father’s band. Duke has now played throughout the world, including the Hollywood Bowl, the Lincoln centre, Edinburgh and Ascona. www.dukeheitger.com Back to top

GEORGE HUXLEY'S ALL-STAR JAZZ BAND Superb Bechet disciple George Huxley stars throughout the week in feature spots, as well as a session with this truly all-star band www.georgehuxley.com Back to top

GOLDEN EAGLE JAZZ BAND The Golden Eagle Jazz Band was formed in 2008 and plays in a style that pays tribute to the music of the revival. Although a relatively new band, they have quickly become established in many of the country’s top jazz clubs and festivals and had a CD “June Night” recorded on the P.E.K. label. Back to top

GUMBO JUMBO This new group of seven professional musicians present the exciting spirit of New Orleans in a fresh, contemporary way. Jazz, Blues and Funk all have roots in New Orleans and like true Gumbo they're all part of the groovy repertoire! Young and talented musicians Hans Mantel, Joppe de Vree and Coos Zwagerman had performed already in bands of varying styles, and in 2009 realised their common interest in New Orleans music. They decided to form a group, and contacted some of the top players on the dutch New Orleans scene, namely Bas de Jager and the brothers Emile and Jasper van Pelt, who had played together already in the famous La Vida New Orleans Band. When their mutual friend, the great English saxophonist/singer Jonny Boston moved to Holland, the group was complete and Gumbo Jumbo was born! www.gumbojumbo.nl Back to top

IAN BATEMAN Ian Bateman is one of the most in-demand jazz trombonists in Europe. Ian has spent most of his career playing in the top jazz groups and big bands produced in the UK from the late 1970s to the present day. Whilst mainly seated at the heart of the traditional jazz and big band scene, Ian has started to turn heads with his own bands that are gradually finding their way into the main stream of jazz in the UK. Ian is currently with the Acker Bilk Paramount Jazz Band and has been for almost eight years as well as being a regular member of the Back To Basie Orchestra and Andy Cooper's Top 8 (formerly Euro Top 8). Back to top

IVORY AND GOLD (USA) Classy jazz played by top husband and wife team Jeff and Anne Barnhart www.jeffbarnhart.com Back to top

JAKE GILL Jake Gill (guitar, banjo and vocal refrains) is just 21 at the time of writing and has already made a huge impression on audiences at classic jazz festivals, playing with his uncle Nick Gill and also with James Evans’ Rocket Band. In addition to his subtle, swinging guitar/banjo, Jake can stop a show with his emotionally charged crooning, which has benefited from his training in opera. Back to top

JAMES EVANS' ROCKET This group is James latest, and was formed at the beginning on 2010. Like James’ previous groups it features standards as well as a selection of James’ composition. This band has a rather unique sound, partly because is has no double bass, bass lines being played by piano, or guitar, or James himself on bass clarinet. The music is new, but tuneful and has a strong rhythmic presence, in no small part due to the wonderful drumming. Their first album ‘Nice Weather For Ducks’ is out on Raymer Sound. www.jamesevansjazz.co.uk Back to top

JAMIE BROWNFIELD Jamie Brownfield, 19, hails from the village of Llanrhaeadr Y.M. in Mid Wales. He started on the cornet aged 9, began playing jazz in public when he was 12 and was leading his own jazz quintet by the time he was 13. Since then he has been a regular member of various bands and guested with many more at Jazz Festivals in the UK and the Netherlands. Jamie has recorded two CD's, the first 'No Animals Were Harmed . . . ' by The JB Quintet when he was only 14 and 'Keepin' it Cool' by Brownfield/Byrne Quintet (BBQ) which was recorded early 2009 when Jamie was still only 16. This CD came joint 4th in the 'New CD' category in The British Jazz Awards 2009 and Jamie was awarded 5th place in the 'Rising Star' category! Jamie was awarded a scholarship to study Jazz Performance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in Greenwich. He is probably Britain’s most talented and exciting young new star, and it’s with great pleasure we welcome him to Bude for the first time, where he will join forces with John Hallam and with Ben Holder. Back to top

JEFF BARNHART (USA) Compelling stride piano player and vocalist entertains in many exciting musical styles www.jeffbarnhart.com Back to top

JEFF BARNHART'S BRITISH BAND (UK/USA) Ever popular line-up of the finest British musicians bringing you the best in 1930s style small band jazz www.jeffbarnhart.com Back to top

JEREMY HUGGETT'S JAZZ ME BLUE Making its debut at Bude Jazz Festival is Jeremy Huggett’s Jazz Me Blue. This exciting new Band was formed in November 2010 and is going down a storm with audiences at venues and private functions up and down the country. Led by Jeremy on Tenor & Baritone Saxes, Flute and Vocals, the band includes Steve Dow on Guitar, Bob Martin on Bass and Jim Newton on Drums. Jeremy is no stranger to Bude Jazz Festival having appeared here with his Band of Gold for 15 years. As the name suggests, Jazz Me Blue plays a mixture of Jazz (inc. traditional, mainstream & swing) & Blues. Playing a mix of driving swing, smooth sensitive ballads and a smattering of rhythm & blues, the Band is appealing to audiences both young and old and is well worth a listen. www.bandofgold.net Back to top

JOHANNA GRAHAM TRIO This is a first visit to the bude Jazz Festival for this exciting new trio. Johanna Graham (vocals) Martin Bowie (Guitar), Tim Greenhelgh (Bass) together form an impressive trio marrying standard repertoire and contemporary jazz with an occasional twist, producing an exciting sound. Johanna has only been singing jazz four years in and in that short time has really developed and found an exciting style of her own, influenced by the likes of Ella and Julie London, performing old favourites and standards with a new passion. If you have not had the pleasure of this Cornish gem be advised check them out. Back to top

JOHN HALLAM John has worked for many years as a freelance, professional musician, playing with some of the finest musicians from both sides of the Atlantic. His work has covered recordings for radio and television, plus CDs with a number of bands including his own Jazztet. A fluent and supremely sensitive performer, he is versatile on a range of saxophones and clarinet in a variety of styles. John’s scope and stature as a musician are reflected in his hectic schedule at Bude, where he will be appearing alongside such diverse musicians as Craig Milverton, Tony Oreshko, Jeff Barnhart and Alan Barnes, as well as turning on the Benny Goodman style. www.johnhallamjazz.co.uk Back to top

JOHN MADDOCKS JAZZMEN Traditional style jazz from Dorset, led by this Dodds inspired reed player Back to top

JOHN SHILLITO'S SELECT SIX Superb trumpeter in the style of Henry 'Red' Allen with his highly exciting band, featuring John Wurr www.johnshillito.co.uk Back to top

JOHN WURR In over 50 years of performing, clarinettist/saxophonist John Wurr has worked with musicians as stylistically diverse as Ken Colyer, George Chisholm and Georgie Fame, as well as accompanying many visiting American stars such as Wild Bill Davison, Billy Butterfield and Yank Lawson. He was in Ken Colyer’s band for three years in the 1970s. More recently he was a member of the late Keith Smith’s Hefty Jazz, and also makes solo appearances in theatres, clubs, festivals and jazz holidays throughout the UK and Europe. He was musical director for the late singer Maxine Daniels, and has been associated with many concerts and shows presented by the Ken Colyer Trust and John Petters. His recorded work includes tribute CDs to the pioneer New Orleans reedmen Sidney Bechet and Johnny Dodds Back to top

JUBILEE BRASS BAND Bude Jazz Festival's very own New Orleans style parade band Back to top

JUDY EAMES A singer whose warm contralto voice adapts effortlessly to a wide variety of jazz material gaston-software.co.uk/jude/ Back to top

JULIAN MARC STRINGLE Julian was a child prodigy reed player. He made his TV debut with Acker Bilk when he was just 14. The show featured Julian's teenage Dixieland band "Young Jazz" that included the Sidwell brothers on Trumpet & Trombone. At 17 he formed a Modern Jazz quintet and toured Europe with Dave Cliff, Nick Weldon, Andy Cleyndert and Mark Taylor. He has played on concert, club, festival and broadcast dates with his own band and with:- Peanuts Hucko, Wild Bill Davidson, George Chisholm, Don Lusher, Kenny Baker, Cleo Lane & Sir John Dankworth. He has recorded with John Parricelli, Digby Fairweather, Danny Moss, Sam Brown, Roy Williams, Jim Mullen, Marc Almond, Tommy Whittle, George Melly, Joe Brown, Chas & Dave, The Grid and the Spice Girls! He has appeared at Wembley Arena with Meatloaf. Julian is currently starring with the new Digby Fairweather Half Dozen, backing Paul Jones and leading The Dream Band his own exciting and melodic Latin-influenced jazz funk quintet featuring keyboard virtuoso Neil Angilley, Canadian Guitar star Dominic Ashworth, Bass ace Chris Dodd, stylish vocalist Jacqui Hicks and the dynamic Mike Bradley on Drums. They have recently returned from a successful European tour where they played the first ever jazz concert in Albania. www.julianmarcstringle.com Back to top

K-ZEE ZYDECO BAND Formed at the beginning of 2000, K-Zee have built up a solid following of dancers and Zydeco fans who love the band’s rhythmic power and its sense of fun. They m to give an authentic ‘feel’ to the music and K-Zee can claim to be the leading Zydeco band in the South West of England. They play music from the south of Louisiana, mixing pure Zydeco with swamp pop and other southern US music. Zydeco music is the accordion-led dance music of the French-speaking creole people from the area West of New Orleans to the Texas border and shares a lot of the songs and influences of Cajun music but with the added boost of blues and African styles. K-Zee Zydeco Band has been a regular contributor to the Bristol Cajun/Zydeco Festival, Upton on Seven, Swanage and Sidmouth music festivals and has headlined at London’s Cecil Sharpe House. This is their second visit to Bude, and are sure to be a popular treat for festival goers. Back to top

KEITH NICHOLS Keith appears with his highly acclaimed band, The Collegians featuring top musicians Norman Field and Andy Woon. We bring back Keith's new show JAZZ AWAY FROM HOME featuring top reedsman, Trevor Whiting, the trumpet of Ben Cummings, and Paul Munnery on trombone. Find him playing solo spots, and duos and trios throughout the week. www.keithnicholsjazz.co.uk Back to top

KEITH NICHOLS COLLEGIANS Keith Nichols’ superb 7-piece classic jazz band returns to Bude by popular request, featuring Keith Nichols on trombone and vocals. The band differs from Keith’s other 7-piece, The Little Devils, in that they rely less on written arrangements. Back to top

KEITH NICHOLS' EARTHBOUND SPIRITS Charismatic trio of Keith, Norman Field and Nick Ward bringing classic jazz on a small scale Back to top

KICK ASS BRASS Kick Ass Brass is a Soul/Funk band with a steaming hot horn section right out in front and the amazing vocal talents of Maggie Reeday! Wanna hear what we sound like? Click here for a Demo! The band is made up of 5 of the top jazz/soul/funk instrumentalists in the UK including Ben Cummings (Trumpet) and Ian Bateman (Trombone). Add to that the A1 rhythmn section of Craig Milverton trio plus Dominic Ashworth (Guitars), and you're on a winner. The band plays much of the Tower of Power repertoire and many of the great soul classics. All the top bands that feature brass are covered: Candy Dulfer, James Brown, Maceo Parker and Earth Wind & Fire to name a few. Hear all those timeless classics Move On Up, Mustang Sally, Mr Pitiful and such with a funky brass section! www.kickassbrass.com Back to top

KID BOYD JAZZ BAND If you like more than one style of jazz, make a beeline for the Kid Boyd Jazz Band, who aim to include elements from New Orleans jazz, 1920s medleys, swing music of the 30s and 40s, jump-jive and a little bebop. Highlights include Latin, Caribbean and South African tunes. Back to top

MADDOCKS-HUXLEY REEDS UNITED Two hugely entertaining soprano players who are long standing favourites at the festival Back to top

MALCOLM HOGARTH Accomplished and entertaining jazz pianist playing a range of material from boogie to Brubeck Back to top

MELLOW AVSTREIH Mellow’s star has been rising in recent years by virtue of appearances in clubs, theatres and festivals throughout the nation. Her skill in reflecting the sounds of such divas as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan within her own very personal and attractive style has inspired audiences and musicians alike. Her warm voice and dramatic stage presence promise to evoke the true nightclub atmosphere of the golden age of popular song. www.myspace.com/mellowbaku Back to top

MELODY MAKER 1927 This is a new project dreamed up by Judy Eames and Tony Davis, based on music featured in the Melody Maker magazines of 1927. Good music interspersed with interesting snippets of information gaston-software.co.uk Back to top

MIKE COX'S CHOSEN SEVEN Mike Cox (banjo) has once again put together a tremendous line-up which will delight the New Orleans fans at the festival this year. Richard Bennett takes the trumpet chair, his driving style thrilling all who listen, with superb sidesmen James Evans (clarinet. sax) and Tom Whittingham (trombone). Propelling the rhythm section on drums is local boy Darren Hayden; Jim Swinnerton (bass) and Mike Lunn (piano) complete the band. Back to top

MIKE DENHAM Mike is well known to Bude audiences for his appearances with Sunset Cafe Stompers, Steve Graham’s Classic Jazz, and Original Rags, and two years ago he played a very successful solo session at Bude. His performance of James Scott’s “Calliope Rag” whilst guesting with Paul Munnery at last year’s festival, received such a great response that this year Mike will play a complete set of classic ragtime (Joplin, Lamb and others) and then a selection of his favourite stomps, stride-style ballads and 8-to-the-bar boogie-woogie. Mike is noted not only for his fine piano playing but also for his entertaining stories about the musicians and the fascinating lives they led. Back to top

MIKE GRAVIER From Norfolk originally, Mike started his musical career in the pubs and clubs of London, before joining the RAF, which provided more opportunity to develop working with a jazz quartet and the occasional guest appearance with Army Big Bands. Returning to ‘Civvy Street’ more experience was gained on the London jazz scene before joining Tad Newton’s Jazz Friends in the early 90s where his elegant piano contributions have been heard at major venues such as The Barbican, The 100 Club and Ronnie Scott’s plus numerous jazz festivals including Guernsey, Upton on Severn, Teignmouth and the Isle of Bute, Scotland. Mike has performed with many of the leading British jazz stars including Digby Fairweather, Roy Williams, Alan Elsdon, Pete Allen, Campbell Burnap and John Barnes. Back to top

MIKE PIGGOTT One of the UK’s leading jazz violinists, influenced by Stephane Grappelli, Joe Venuti and Stuff Smith in particular, Mike Piggott began his musical career as guitarist/violinist, playing with reggae, soul and blues bands, including working with Junior Marvin (later of the Wailers), and guitarist Peter Green. He has toured, recorded and broadcast with a wide range of artists (as both violinist and guitarist) including Ralph McTell, Phil Collins, Diz Disley, Pentangle, The Kimbara Brothers, John Etheridge, Gary Potter, Big Jim Sullivan, Herbie Flowers, pianist Keith Nichols and Guy Barker’s “Bix” concert series at the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room. www.mikepiggott.com Back to top

MODJANGO WITH LADY BLUE Modjango with Lady Blue consists of father Roy Gregory, son Paul, and daughter Jane. This family connection is reflected in the natural, instinctive musical harmony displayed by the trio. As a Gypsy Jazz (Jazz Manouche) duo, Modjango have recently been rated among the top-ten acts of their kind in the World. By combining the music of the iconic Django Reinhardt with Spanish, Rock, Country, Classical and a host of other musical sources, Modjango have created an entirely unique, contemporary style. Back to top

NEW ORLEANS HEAT After the untimely death of Chris Blount in 1998 the remaining members of his last band carried on as the Blount Band for three years and then changed the band’s name to New Orleans Heat. Playing the style set by Chris, based on the famous bands from the 1940s and beyond, the influence of the likes of Bunk Johnson, George Lewis, Kid Thomas, etc can clearly be heard in this extremely professional band which has an exceptional international profile. Back to top

NICK GILL Nick Gill (piano and vocal refrains) has been a professional jazz musician since 1992, playing on numerous occasions with the top classic jazz musicians in the UK including Keith Nichols and “Spats” Langham. Nick has evolved a uniquely original, relaxed style, which captures the beguiling essence of pre-war jazz. Back to top

NICK WARD Nick’s superb drumming serves as a salutary reminder that traditional jazz is not the preserve of elderly musicians. Since joining his first jazz band in the early 80s, Nick has been in constant demand from Britain’s finest classic and New Orleans style bands. Back to top

NORMAN FIELD A major figure on the British jazz scene for 40 years, Norman is appearing at Bude this year with Keith Nichols’ Earthbound Spirits, and the Collegians. There are few musicians who can play clarinet and saxes with such fluency and versatility, combined with total commitment to the music he plays: a world class player and an impressive authority on vintage jazz. www.normanfield.com Back to top

PANAMA JAZZ KINGS From Devon, this much loved band offer authentic New Orleans jazz Back to top

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PAUL MUNNERY One of Britain’s finest trombonists showing the influences of Higginbotham, Nanton and Harrison, Paul started playing with the Dud Clews Band before forming Harlem, the 1920/30s jazz orchestra, in 1981. He has a much acclaimed six piece swing band, where he can exercise his love of the 1930s small band New York sound. Back to top

PENNY ROYAL JAZZ BAND drummer Bill Sweet formed this secular version of the Churchtown Unity Band in 1996 to fill what appeared to be a jazz void in mid-Cornwall. Sinice then the band has become hugely popular throughout Devon and Cornwall with a memorable appeaance in and episode of Dr Martin. Back to top

PLOUGHBOY JAZZ BAND The festival's host band continue to delight audiences with their own brand of relaxed New Orleans jazz Back to top

RACHEL'S DREAM When Benny Goodman entered a New York recording studio in 1935 with Gene Krupa and Teddy Wilson, “chamber jazz” was born. Instead of big band music, this small-group swing showcased the individual talents of the musicians involved. Ten years later, this format would become the norm. In 1936, Goodman added Lionel Hampton, and it is this format that John Hallam (reeds), Rachel Hayward (vibes, guitar), Tom Kinkaid (piano) and Nick Ward (drums) take as a starting point for this refreshingly different, newly formed quartet. www.elitejazz.co.uk Back to top

RADIO BANSKA World/jazz quintet Radio Banska play a stunning array of Latin, east European, middle eastern and jazz fusion numbers which they to blend into genre-defying compositions delivered with passion and style. They will take you on an exciting tour of jazz influences from around the world, from Morocco, Jamaica and Buenos Aires to Paris, Budapest and the Balkans. Back to top

RICHARD LEACH’S 7 STARS OF JAZZ This band has a style reminiscent of the Alex Welsh band, which, from the mid 1950s to the early 80s was Britain’s foremost Chicago/Dixieland style jazz band. Like many other Welsh fans, Richard Leach (trombone) favours the “Roy Williams – John Barnes” era of that band, whose perfect eclectic blend of Chicago, Dixieland and swing did more than play perfect jazz – it entertained. Richard’s band has much the same drive, and it is impossible not to be swept along by its momentum. richardleach.eu Back to top

SAVANNAH JAZZ BAND There is never a shortage of fun, excitement and raw spirit whenever the Savannah Jazz Band takes the stage. With their talent for satisfying listeners and dancers alike they have built up a truly international reputation at major festivals in the UK and overseas. The band's driving and exciting New Orleans sound attracts large audiences whenever they play. www.savannahjazzband.net Back to top

STEVE GRAHAM'S NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND Steve Graham (trumpet) is well known to festival and club audiences as an expressive trumpeter whose playing ranges from the sensitive and melodic to the hot and dirty. A versatile musician, he is frequently heard with such diverse bands as Original Rags, Des bacon’s Red Hot Syncopators, Panama Jazz Kings, and the Rae Brother’s Festival Band as well as his own classic Jazz. The present band consist of some of the country’s leading musicians playing music inspired by such New Orleans “greats” as Avery Kid Howard and George Lewis as well as arrangements of classic rags, as did Ken Colyer following the examples of Bunk Johnson and Mutt Carey. Back to top

STEVE TUCKER ALL STAR JAZZ BAND Infectious dance music in the jazz idiom, appearing again at Bude by popular demand www.thestevetuckerallstarjazzband.co.uk Back to top

SWING COMMANDERS The Swing Commanders are an absolute showcase of talent, and those at Bude lucky enough to see them will have an amazingly exciting session of entertainment. With three males and three females in the line-up it adds up to the perfect balance, with 14 different instruments being swapped about between them. They will sing and swing their way through a superb 1940s performance, so get on your dancing shoes for this one! Back to top

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TAD NEWTON JAZZ FRIENDS This exciting band from the East Midlands specialise in lively foot-tapping jazz in a swing-style, and within this framework reside the sounds of Duke Ellington and Count Basie. The band features within its show a flexibility of approach enabling it to spotlight delightful interludes of vocals, novelties, rhythm and blues as well as fine solos by its respected and noted individual musicians. Back to top

THE BLUES BAND The individual members of The Blues Band were already held in admiration by generations of rhythm & blues fans when they formed back in 1979. Almost two and a half decades and over 16 albums later they continue to add to their growing army of followers, and it’s not unheard of to find three generations from the same family at a gig. The band are today acknowledged throughout Europe and beyond as being amongst the very finest purveyors of rhythm & blues. They have inspired numerous other blues bands, many of which have come and gone. It’s a credit to both the band’s talent and to their many thousands of fans’ loyalty and support that they have since sustained such a long career; such successful musical mavericks are fairly rare and are borne more from word-of-mouth than promotional hype. These boys have real feel – for their music, for their audience and for each other. Playing with maturity and passion is second nature to all of them. Back to top

THE CLASSIC JAZZ QUARTET This quartet faithfully reproduces the exciting sounds of the classic jazz era – the 1920s and 30s. Back to top

THE JIVEOHOLICS Coming to Jive and Swing through rock, classic, blues and jazz, The Jiveoholics have a wealth of experience performing live to audiences of all kinds and present a humorous, high octane show with jumping rhythms and a pumping beat. Formed in the sleepy welsh market town of Monmouth (home to the world famous Rockfield Studios), the band have worked hard to become the leading jump jive act in south east Wales and are guaranteed to make any gig go with a bang. The and faithfully recreate the music that was all the rage in the 1940’s and 50’s and the current play list includes many of the hits that had audiences rocking and rolling in the aisles years before rock and roll had even been thought of. Compositions by the jump jive greats, Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway and Louis Prima feature widely in the set along with more contemporary work by artists such as Brian Setzer and it's all tied together with a light hearted, tongue in cheek delivery between numbers www.jiveoholics.co.uk Back to top

THE LUIS RUSSELL STORY Luis Russell (6 August 1902 - 11 December 1963) was a jazz pianist and bandleader. He was born on Careening Cay, near Panama, in a family of Afro-Caribbean ancestry. His father was a music teacher, and young Luis learned to play violin, guitar, trombone, and piano. He began playing professionally accompanying silent film by 1917 and later at a casino in Colón, Panama. In 1919 he won $3000 in a lottery, and used it to move to the United States with his mother and sister, settling in New Orleans. He began performing with New Orleans bands, and took lessons on New Orleans style jazz piano from Steve Lewis. He played with Albert Nicholas's band, then moved to Chicago in1924. In Chicago he played with Doc Cook and King Oliver, in addition to occasional jobs under his own name and pick up bands in recording studios. With Oliver's band Russell moved to New York City in May of 1927. In October of that year he left Oliver to start his own band. Russell's band became one of the top jazz groups in New York. It was borrowed for gigs and recording dates by such jazz notables as Red Allen, Jelly Roll Morton, and Louis Armstrong; Armstrong wound up taking over the band as front man in 1929 although Russell remained the music director. Between 1926 and 1934, Russell recorded only 38 sides (mostly using his own name), plus those issued under Henry "Red" Allen (1929) and a handful where Louis Armstrong fronted his band. Of these, his 1929-1930 OKeh sides are considered jazz milestones. Back to top

THE RED HOT JAZZ FOUR Playing the music of Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Johnny Dodds and Sidney Bechet, garnished with King Oliver and George Mitchell, this will prove to be a feast of fine jazz. Back to top

THE STEVE STEINHAUS SWING BAND Fronted by the big voice and personality of Chicago born and bred Steve Steinhaus (who also fronts Dr Teeth), the band features an exceptionally rockin' rhythm section with a dynamite brass duo to boot. The set is spiced up with some great blues, soul, funk and 50s rock and roll tunes - think of the Ratpack jamming with The Commitments in a Chicago blues joint owned by Elvis and you'll start to get the picture. The band swings its way through a wide repertoire including everything from soul classics through to the Big Bopper and back to the bluesy boogie of Louis Prima and Louis Jordan. The name may say "Swing" band, but this lot will take the roof off the joint given half of chance! www.myspace.com/thestevesteinhausswingband Back to top

TOM KINCAID Playing the piano since he was 5, Tom is mostly self-taught, taking influences from his Dad's Elvis records and his Mum's ELO collection, he has, perhaps surprisingly, developed a rolling piano style evocative of the great pianists from the golden jazz era, playing a diverse repertoire ranging from New Orleans Blues and gospel, to mainstream swing and jazz standards. Now living in the north west, he is sought after by musicians throughout the country for his swinging piano style Besides playing with Amy Roberts, Dave Donohoe and Rachel’s Dream, Tom joins James Evans in his new band, Rocket. www.tomkincaid.co.uk Back to top

TOM LANGHAM Justly famed for his mellow crooning and virtuoso banjo and guitar playing, Spats was born in 1971 and is thus a tad younger than the general run of U.K. traditional jazz musicians (a tad in this case being around thirty years!). He remembers first being taken with the music at the age of ten upon hearing the Temperance Seven (with whom he has subsequently played on several occasions). He became a professional musician in his early twenties, since when he has played with almost everybody of note on the traditional jazz scene, most recently touring Australia as a duo with Martin Litton and embarking on a band leading career with his own bands Hot Combination and Hot Fingers. Back to top

TONY DAVIS Veteran trumpeter making his twenty-third appearance at the Festival Back to top

TONY ORESHKO TRIO This stunning Django Reinhardt influenced trio have played together for a couple of years now, and return by popular demand, this year joined by old friend, John Hallam. Tony Oreshko is familiar to jazz audiences in the UK and Europe for his dazzling guitar playing with the groups Shine and Boulevard Django. He is especially well-known to Bude audiences, as this will be his fifteenth successive year at the festival! They are joined by John Hallam and Mike Piggott this year, as well as a solo feature spot for Tony himself. www.oreshko.co.uk Back to top

TREVOR WHITING After initially learning tenor horn in the school brass band at the age of eleven, Trevor Whiting (reeds) heard recordings of New Orleans clarinettist Sidney Bechet and immediately decided to switch instrument. This was the beginning of a lifelong passion for jazz in its various forms. By the mid eighties he had formed his own group the ‘Swingtet’ which featured notable musicians such as trumpeter Ray Crane, pianist Martin Litton, guitarist Paul Sealey and drummer John Armatage. Trevor has often enjoyed working and recording with visiting Americans including Al Casey, Art Hodes, Scott Hamilton, Marty Gross and many others, in between a busy free-lance schedule. In recent years he has appeared live and on recordings with new vocal star Clare Teal. In January 2003 he toured Germany and Holland with the Big Chris Barber Band. He appears at Bude this year with Keith Nichols in Jazz Away from Home, and renewing his partnership with Alan Barnes. Back to top

WINTER'S INTERNATIONAL SUNSHINE JAZZ BAND This truly European band features top New Orleans jazz musicians from several countries including Sweden, Denmark and Holland, with star bassist Annie Hawkins. This is New Orleans jazz at its authentic best. Back to top

ZOE SCHWARZ AND ROB KORAL Zoe (vocals) and Rob’s (guitar) musical partnership has been going strong these past five years, during this period they have covered a lot of musical ground, initially performing in local wine bars and progressing quickly to established gigs such as Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express-Dean St., Stables-Wavendon, Lighthouse-Poole etc. Coming from different musical beginnings, Zoe's being from a formal classical background and Rob from a bluesier upbringing, seems to work to their advantage in that it creates a chemistry in terms of combining musical sensitivity and sensibility. This has manifested itself in their careful choice of standard tunes and their ability to write strong and concise original compositions. www.zoeschwarz.info Back to top

ZOLTAN SAGI Born in Hungary, Zoltan attended the Guildhall School of Music studying clarinet with Robert Earle and later Frank Allen (CBSO) at Warwick University. He is completely self taught on saxophone drawing much inspiration particularly from Johhny Hodges, Cannonball Adderley and Stan Getz . More recently Zoltan was, for two and a half years a member of the Big Chris Barber Band extensively touring in Europe and is currently with the Sticky Wicket Big Band. He has made numerous C.D's, and other recordings as a freelance session musician and has also appeared with such musicians as Earl Warren, Benny Waters, Kenny Davern, Bob Wilber Hand Humphrey Lyttleton. He has worked extensively both in this country and abroad and his experience spans New Orleans jazz to jazz fusion. Other past bands have included Harlem, Swing Syndicate, Tad Newtons Jazz Friends and The Charleston Chasers. Zoltan has also appeared with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. www.zoltansagi.co.uk Back to top