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In The News

By Dave Baldock | Published: October 14, 2011

Another news item in The Bath Chronicle in advance of the last day of the Festival at Green Park Station.   Take a look for yourself   Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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Innes Sibun at The Farmhouse

By Dave Baldock | Published: October 13, 2011

A change of pace for Innes and his bass player Steve, yet no loss of quality or excitement. Some great versions of his classics then a few friends joined in the playing to the delight of the audience. More pics from Alan Jones.             Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post …
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The Duval Project at the Bell

By Dave Baldock | Published: October 13, 2011

Fronted by Gary Alesbrook this was one for the real fans. A couple of sets to get the feet moving. Take a look at these shots from Alan Jones                         Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with …
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Welcome to The Farmhouse

By Dave Baldock | Published: October 2, 2011

It’s great news that The Old Farmhouse on Lansdown Hill has joined the Festival and is putting on 2 gigs during Festival week. Innes Sibun is playing on Tuesday 11th of October. It’s a rare acoustic outing and he will be joined by special guests to make it a memorable night. On Thursday 13th ‘Lost …
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The Bell joins the Festival

By Dave Baldock | Published: September 5, 2011

One of Bath’s foremost music venues, The Bell in Walcot Street, is getting involved with the Festival this year. Music programmer Steve Henwood is supporting the Festival and is putting on 3 events during the week long programme. Featuring ‘Phil King’, the ‘Duval Project’ and ‘Top Shelf Jazz’, the events add to the breadth of …
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Alan Barnes confirmed

By Dave Baldock | Published: August 19, 2011
Alan Barnes

A giant of British jazz has been confirmed for the Cooler Festival in October. Alan Barnes has played with them all…the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Tommy Chase, The Jazz Renegades, Humphrey Lyttleton, Pizza Express Modern Jazz Sextet, the BBC Big Band, Dick Walter, Kenny Baker, Bob Wilber, Don Weller, Stan Tracey, Mike Westbrook and John Dankworth.  …
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Iain Ballamy comes to Bath

By Dave Baldock | Published: August 17, 2011

It’s now confirmed that leading sax player and composer Iain Ballamy will be playing at the Festival this October. The “Fantastic Englishman” will be ably supported at the Festival finale by the Wade Edwards trio. Have a look at this Youtube Vid where Iain is playing with Bill Bruford. Skip the intro… Bookmark on Delicious …
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Joan Davis and Friends

By Dave Baldock | Published: July 20, 2011

Joan Davis and Friends in Charity fundraiser Thursday, October 13, 2011 7:00pm At Komedia – View map Jazz concert to benefit the Rice Charity featuring Joan Davis and friends. All money raised goes to supporting Alzheimers research in Bath. Sure to be a great night with lots of surprises. Joan will be supported by the …
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Innes Sibun Confirmed

By Dave Baldock | Published: June 6, 2011

The Innes Sibun band are now confirmed for the Festival finale on Sunday 16th of October. This is a great addition for all fans of virtuoso blues playing. What do people say of him; His playing isn’t indulgent and he has the perfect wracked and aching wail of a voice with which to deliver his …
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Julian Smith confirmed

By Dave Baldock | Published: April 28, 2011

Fantastic news. We have secured Julian Smith the brilliant alto sax star of ‘Britain’s Got Talent.’ Julian has toured many arenas and theatres, recorded with many Classical Stars including Julian Lloyd Webber and Paul Potts on the Classical Relief for Haiti Charity Single ‘The Prayer’. He has performed for Prince Charles at Clarence House and …
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