LIVE JAZZ AND BLUES AT ITS BEST IN THE RIBBLE VALLEY
Our Jazz & Blues gigs are held at 2 great venues in Clitheroe. Download the 2012 gig list here.
Gigs2012 Gig List
Admission to gigs at The New Atrium Cafe Bar: £10, Members: £8, Students and under 16s: half price. Prices may vary. Check individual gig description.
- AJ Brown Quartet
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Date: Feb 2, 2012 - Time: 08:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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AJ BROWN“The most promising young vocalist I have heard in over thirty-five years of working in the music Industry. He is going places! ” Dr Ian Darrington MBE
This young, Halifax (Yorkshire) born singer – songwriter – saxophonist has embraced the world of music and jazz in particular, picking up the alto saxophone at a very early age, and in July 2011 he was awarded a BA (Hons) after completing three years of study at Leeds College of Music, where he played alto saxophone and sang with the College Big Band.
AJ’s debut album ‘On Song’ features a range of original tunes and fantastic arrangements that bring much excitement to the industry, and some will be performed this evening.
Think Michael Bublé, and a star to be. Catch him at Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues while you can.
More from the website www.aj-brown.co.uk
Tickets for club gigs £10, £8 for members, students and under 16's half price.
Venue: The Atrium Cafe Bar in Clitheroe Castle, near the keep.
- CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL SWING BAND - with john wickham trio and launch of rvJ&B new big band project
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Date: Feb 11, 2012 - Time: 07:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Swing Band, lead by Nigel Spooner, have been regular performers for RVJ&B since 2008 - so it's very pleasing they are helping with the launch of Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues' new big Band Project - along with The John Wickham Trio, former school band members now in their second year at various northern universities. Band performances will show the strength of young people playing jazz in Lancashire. Their popular performances will give their blessing to our new big Band ProjectLancashire and Blackburn with Darwen Music Services. Paul will give out more information about the new big Band Project during the evening - but here is a taste of the Big Idea! Musicians, young and old(er), with varying degrees of skill and experience are invited to join in with the formation of a Big Band that will meet for regular rehearsals and performances at The Grand on Monday evenings.
Anyone wanting to know more will come to this Big Band gig, and keep an eye on local press. Meanwhile, potential band members can show interest by emailing Geoff Jackson at RVJ&B - geoff@rvjazzandblues.co.uk - with background information on their playing experience and the instrument of their choice!
Tickets: - Adults £8 Under 16's £4 (advance) Venue: - The Grand, York Street, Clitheroe 01200 421599
- Munch Manship
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Date: Mar 1, 2012 - Time: 08:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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Munch Manship has a pedigree so strong from his association with many of the international jazz greats during his time with a number of well known big bands and groups that he has performed with.
A jazz educater and talented and technically challenging saxophonist who is also a renowned piccolo player! something rare in jazz. (Line-up TBC).
It has been our loss not to have the opportunity for a performance at the club before now. Tonight will make up for that.
Tickets £10, £8 for members, students and under 16's half price.
Venue: The Atrium Cafe Bar in Clitheroe Castle, near the keep.
- the mark lewis trio - lunchtime live at the grand
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Date: Mar 9, 2012 - Time: 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
Quality jazz by seasoned and entertaining artists. The Mark Lewis Trio will be accompanied by special guests - vocalist Lyn Fairbanks and Wilf Nuttal on the vibes.
12 - 2 pm. £2 entry. Menu available.
The Grand, York Street, Clitheroe. BB7 4DL. Telephone 01200 421599
- Georgina Bromilow + Quartet
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Date: Mar 29, 2012 - Time: 08:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Resident trumpet lead with The Ronnie Scott Big Band and vocalist at Ronnie Scotts, London, Georgina will be joined by fellow Ronnie Scott artist, Pete Long on saxophone.
Her single 'Change Partners' shot straight into the ITunes Jazz Singles Chart at number 5 and then preceded to climb to number 1, knocking Nina Simone of the top spot !
With the keyboard skills of Richard Wetherall and rhythm to be announced.
This is truly a night of high quality jazz.
Tickets £10, £8 for members, students and under 16's half price.
Venue: The Atrium Cafe Bar in Clitheroe Castle, near the keep.
- Friday lunchtime live with the Mark Lewis Trio
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Date: May 4, 2012 - Time: 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
THE TRIO & WILF NUTTAL 
LYN FAIRBANKS This popular group return for another session of quality jazz. The Mark Lewis Trio are joined by special guests, the superb Lyn Fairbanks on vocals and the legendary Wilf Nuttal on vibes.
12 - 2 pm. £2 entry. Lunch menu available.
The Grand, 18 York Street, Clitheroe. BB7 2DL. Telephone 01200 421599.
- ANNUAL RIBBLE VALLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL
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Dates: May 4, 2012 to May 7, 2012
The 2012 RV festival moves from the previous years of wide ranging jazz styles from top national artist, to presenting a showcase of artists from the local North West circuit and from last year’s Manchester Jazz Festival, last year’s Darwen Jazz and Blues Festival and Beat-Herder in Sawley.
They will be performing their specialist, progressive and new self-penned works, embracing funky psychedelic modal jazz, bass heavy dub grooves, reggae and blues.
FRIDAY
ED KAINYEK QUARTET
Local musician often found buskin' on Deansgate in Manchester, and jam sessions at the Indigo Bar in Withington, Manchester.
Friday 4th May at 8pm - Atrium Café Bar
Tickets: £10, members £8, under 18s £5SATURDAY
LIVING MUSIC ENSEMBLE
THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN
Saturday 5th May at 2.30pm - The Grand
Delightful musical score and combined narrative for this popular children's story "The Smartest Giant in Town" performed by local north west artists. Family friendly.
Tickets: £10, members £8, under 18s £5MARLEY CHINGUS
This contemporary jazz quartet has a fierce, modern sound. Their bass-heavy, modal grooves sear through some of the heaviest, darkest and funkiest corners of jazz.
Saturday 5th May at 6pm - Atrium Café Bar
Tickets: £10, members £8, under 18s £5
Then
DUB JAZZ SOUNDSYSTEM
A booty shaking, mind-bending mix-up of heavy dub and psychedelic modal jazz, from these Merseyside youngsters.
Saturday 5th May at 8pm - Atrium Café Bar
Tickets: £10, members £8, under 18s £5
*AMAZING OFFER! See both of the above gigs for £12, members £10, under 18s £6SWING COMMANDERS
The Swing Commanders take well crafted songs from the thirties to the fifties, from American Songbook classics to Western Swing and Novelty songs, and overlay them with lush vocal harmonies and hot solos. The rhythms, varying from ballads to jive to quicksteps, are great for dances, theatre shows, and parties.
Sat 5th May 2012 7.30pm at St Mary's Community Centre, Church brow,
Clitheroe.
Tickets: £15 (inc supper)
SUNDAY
St Christopher's CE High School Swing Band lead by Helen Davies
Sunday 6th May at 1.30pm - The Grand
A performance from two young jazz bands in the region.Another Ribble Valley Jazz Festival performance third year running for St Christopher's, and for Blackburn with Darwen Music Service Big Band lead by Paul Rigby.
Tickets: £5, £4 members, under 18s £3Then
The JOHN WICKHAM BAND + LOCAL SUPPORT
A hat trick 3rd year appearance in a row at Ribble Valley Jazz Festival.
Sunday 6th May at 4pm - Atrium Café Bar
Tickets: £5, £4 members, under 18s £3
*ANOTHER AMAZING OFFER! See both of the above for £8, members £6, under 18s £4CLARE TEAL
Sunday 6th May at 8pm - The Grand
2005 British vocalist of the year, and radio presenter of some note is this year’s headline act on the Sunday, performing some jazz standards, though some other styles of originals and contemporary covers as well as jazz.Tickets: £16.50, members £15.50 Book Early to Avoid Disappointment!
MONDAY IS PARTY DAY!
GIDDY GRINGOS
A 12 piece acoustic latin band from Oldham.
Monday 7th May at 12.30pm - Atrium Café Bar
FREE!KIRSTY ALMEIDA and her TROUBADOURS!
From her debut album, ‘Pure Blue Green”, a timeless spectrum of soul, folk and blues, through to country tinged numbers, and some jazz, is the range of music from this Manchester based artist.
Monday 7th May at 3pm - The Grand
Tickets: £12, members £10, under 12s FREETickets available from The Grand December 2011
Festival Programme available late February 2012
- Geoff Eales Trio
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Date: Jun 7, 2012 - Time: 08:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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GEOFF EALESAn opportunity to see the skill of this international jazz pianist and composer performing piano styles of Peterson, Garner and Shearing as well as excerpts from his concert “100 years of jazz piano”. Sheer enjoyment is on the cards. Rhythm from Frank Grime and Jimmy Skaife.
"This highly enjoyable event was a well-timed reminder that Geoff is one of the most creative and musically broad minded pianists playing today... he can still show a thing or two to the talented younger players who enrich the current British jazz scene." Bob Weir Jazz Journal International March 2011.
"Welshman Geoff Eales may never have created this masterful music had he remained an accompanist for such wildly diverse stars as Tammy Wynette, Shirley Bassey and Jose Carreras. Jazz is richer for his decision”. John Shand Sydney Morning Herald January 2010.
“Eales has long been a master of the game………” John Fordham The Guardian March 2009.
Tickets £10, £8 for members, students and under 16's half price.
Venue: The Atrium Cafe Bar in Clitheroe Castle, near the keep.
- Asaf Sirkis Trio
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Date: Jul 5, 2012 - Time: 08:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The return of- Asaf Sirkis Trio Leading drummer/percussionist in the contempory British jazz scene. He'll be playing material from his two recent cd's.
Tickets £10, £8 for members, students and under 16's half price.
Venue: The Atrium Cafe Bar in Clitheroe Castle, near the keep.
- JJ Wheeler Quintet.
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Date: Sep 6, 2012 - Time: 07:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Midland based young quintet led by drummer JJ and making a big name for themselves on the festival circuit.
Tickets for club gigs £10, £8 for members, students and under 16's half price.
Venue: The Atrium Cafe Bar in Clitheroe Castle, near the keep.
- Stuart Riley Octet
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Date: Oct 4, 2012 - Time: 07:00 PM to 11:00 PM
A return of this much respected little big band, who play mostly standards with a grand Ellingtonian flourish!
Tickets for club gigs £10, £8 for members, students and under 16's half price.
Venue: The Atrium Cafe Bar in Clitheroe Castle, near the keep.
- Magic Hat Ensemble
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Date: Nov 1, 2012 - Time: 07:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Return by popular demand! The multi talented Magic Hat Ensemble, with their unique take on the American songbook.
Featuring:- Steve Chadwick on trumpet and Andraej Baranek(keys)
Tickets for club gigs £10, £8 for members, students and under 16's half price.
Venue: The Atrium Cafe Bar in Clitheroe Castle, near the keep.
- End of year club party
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Date: Dec 6, 2012 - Time: 07:00 PM to 11:00 PM
with The Gerry Richardson Band
A night of Hammond virtuosity not to be missed. If you like the likes of Jimmy Smith, Mose Allison and Junior Walker, this is for you! Foot- tapping, hip swinging fun for all, and a very suitable way to end the year.
Tickets for club gigs £10, £8 for members, students and under 16's half price.
Venue: The Atrium Cafe Bar in Clitheroe Castle, near the keep.
Artists correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues is independent, run by committee, and dependent on income from the audience.
In keeping with our policy of helping local youth jazz, the support bands will either feature musicians from local schools or from our jammin’ sessions.
Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Ltd is a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee.
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