Spectacular line-up confirmed for 32nd Upton Jazz Festival - The Malvern Observer

Spectacular line-up confirmed for 32nd Upton Jazz Festival

Malvern Editorial 21st Mar, 2017   0

A DAZZLING line-up has been confirmed for this year’s Upton-upon-Severn Jazz Festival as thousands of music fans prepare to flock to the picturesque riverside town.

The festival, now in its 32nd year, is one of the longest-running jazz festivals in the country and a host of international stars have signed up for the 2017 event.

Dozens of gigs will take place over the four-day jive, swing and dance festival from June 22 along with riverboat shuffles on the River Severn.

Already confirmed are the high-energy, yellow-suited Jive Aces along with jump-jive masters the Swing Commanders.




Louis Louis Louis, Hotsy Totsy and Moscow Drug Club are back by popular demand and gypsy jazz comes courtesy of the likes of La Vie En Rose, Strumpit Strumpit and the incomparable Remi Harris.

British Award-winners including Alan Barnes will be playing, along with renowned pianist Craig Milverton and festival favourite Spats Langham.


They’re joined by Yorkshire-based vintage blues outfit the Washboard Resonators, Temperance Seven, with their 1920s and 30s vibe, Keith Nichols Orchestra, The Dime Notes and the Jonathan Vinten Trio.

And the best European jazz comes direct from Sweden’s Bent Persson, Swiss saxophonist Thomas Winteler and the Revivalists Jazz Band, from the Netherlands.

The line-up also includes the Best of Young Jazz – a programme which celebrates the rising stars of the jazz world and which is now in its ninth year.

Musical director Rachel Hayward said: “We’re so excited to be getting ready for the 32nd Upton Jazz Festival.

“From the Thursday to the Sunday, there’ll be four days of world-class music from trad, swing and jive to hot club, European and gypsy jazz, and we can’t wait to welcome our visitors again.”

Three huge marquees – including one dedicated to dance classes for old hands and beginners alike – will spring up in the festival village – complete with campsite and bar – on the town’s sports ground.

And this year, gigs will also take place in the Memorial Hall and parish church, which will host a gospel-style service on the Sunday morning.

But before that, the famous New Orleans-style parade will see the party weave through Upton’s historic streets.

Discounted weekend tickets of £70 are available until April 30 and include two Thursday night sessions for early birds.

Day tickets start from £25, rising to £30 from May 1.

Children under 14 go free when accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

To book tickets call 01684 593254 or visit www.uptonjazz.co.uk.

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