Grimsby Jazz Prom, Saturday October 15th

The wonderful Gill Wilde may ave stepped down as director of Cleethorpes Jazz Festival, but she's as busy as ever running Grimsby Jazz and on Saturday 15th, she's organised a Jazz Prom at The Minster.

Three bands will perform, starting at 2pm and the event will showcase the best in regional, national and international jazz. There really is something for everyone.

NE Lincolnshire Music Hub Choirs will perform first, led by Caroline Mesdaam-Gooch and Sue Booth. The teachers and staff involved in the NE Lincolnshire Hub have been making great things happen recently and this promises to start off proceedings with a bang.

Following the choirs, Liverpudlian group The Weave take to the stage. Their fresh sound and unique take on their material have earned them a strong fan base and they have been featured as Jazz North Northern Line artists.

Closing this afternoon of musical delights is the London-based French singer Gabrielle Dulcomble. Bringing her unique mix of sophisication and Gallic charm, vocalist Dulcomble studied at the Guildhall in London, staying afterwards to make London and its music scene her home. She is joined by Maurizio Minardi (accordian), Luca Boscagin (guitar), Nick Kacal (bass) and Saleem Raman (drums).

Tickets cost only £5 and children who are accompanied by an adult attend for free. For more information, see the Grimsby Jazz website. 

Albums, TV shows & festivals all thanks to Liverpool Jazz

Liverpool Jazz has been supporting the jazz scene in Merseyside for 11 years. The gift of funds left by one of its supporters has meant that they have recently been very active in supporting a range of projects and events.

Recording - Three local bands have been supported in producing albums of their own material recorded at Parr Street Studios. The Weave (pictured above), Ginger Tunes Quartet and Viktor Nordberg Trio will all be featured in a special showcase event at the Liverpool International Jazz Festival on February 28th.

TV - Liverpool Jazz were approached by a group of students at Edge Hill University making a Jools Holland-style show as part of their course. The organisation was able to sponsor the programme and pay musicians to take part as well as providing a grand piano. The show featured performances from The Weave, The Bobby Swing Band and vocalist Su Eyo.

Music Education - Liverpool Philharmonic Society's In Harmony programme and Rare Studios both offer performing arts tuition either for free or at subsidisd rates to young people in underprivileged areas. Liverpool Jazz sponsors these programmes and supports the work they do.

These projects above are the tip of the iceberg, with a range of other sponsored concerts, a regular radio show and a website full of useful information all going on throughout the year. NJN would like to congratulate Liverpool Jazz on the vital work they do to support jazz and music education - long may it continue!

For more information, visit the Liverpool Jazz website.