Vula Viel, Liane Carroll, SK2 and more set for Scarborough Jazz Festival

The 2016 Scarborough Jazz Festival takes place between 23rd and 25th September and the programme is as varied and exciting as ever.

Fans of vocal jazz will not be disappointed as there will be performances from Liane Carroll (7pm, Sunday) and Georgia Mancio's new project with Alan Broadbent (8.45pm, Friday). If it's world music you prefer, you'll be in for a treat with the joyous Vula Viel (12.30pm, Sunday), Pan Jumby (4pm, Friday) and Adam Glasser's South Africa & Beyond (2.15pm, Sunday). Brit jazz fanatics will be delighted to be see Brandon Allen (Sunday 8.45pm, Sunday), Alan Barnes & Dave O'Higgins (2.15pm, Saturday) and Gareth Williams & Trish Clowes (7pm, Friday).

All of this only scratches the surface of course, and you can find details on the entire programme can be found on the Scarborough Jazz Festival website.

Full line-up announced for Ilkley Jazz Festival 2016

The full line up for the 2016 Ilkley Jazz Festival has been announced this week. The festival takes place between the 16th and 21st August at venues around Ilkley. The headline acts include vocalist Tina May and the Quentin Collins Brandon Allen Quartet.

Below are the complete listings for the festival. The festival's website provides more information on the events and details on how to book tickets for each event.

 16th August – Nicola Farnon – Monkmans 7.30pm - £32.50 inc. 3 course meal Bookings on 01943 817485

18th August – Firebird quartet – Craiglands 7.30pm - Free19th August – Emma Frisk – Monkmans 6.30pm - £22.50 inc. 2 course meal Bookings on 01943 817485  

19th August – Tina May – Winter Gardens 7.45pm - £18 Bookings on 01943 602 319 or in person at the VIC

20th August  - Jazz Workshop – Christchurch 11am - Free
 

20th August  - Garry Potter – Christchurch 2pm - £5 (or £30 day ticket)   

20th August  - Graeme Wilson 4tet – Christchurch 3.30pm - £5 (or £30)

20th August  - Beverley Beirne – Christchurch 6pm  - £12.50 (or £30)
 
20th August  - QCBA 4tet  – Christchurch 8pm -  £15 (or £30 day ticket)
 
20th August  - Late Night Jazz Jam – Black Hat 11pm – Free  
21st August – QCBA masterclass – Black Hat 10am – Free  
21st August – Matt Holborn 4tet – Black Hat 12.15pm – Free