Wigans Big Band theory
WIGANS 26th International Jazz Festival will herald the return of the big band sound to the borough.
Throughout the four day event starting 14 July—some of the worlds top jazz musicians will descend on the town and organisers hope the popularity of the big band sound will once again ensure sell out shows.
Big Bands and Beyond will see performances from The Ryan Quigley Big Band, the Laurence Cottle Big Band and the Pete Cater Big Band all performing at Lowri Beck Celebration Hall, Robin Park.
Other highlights include presenter of the BBCs Big Band Special Clare Teal and Her Trio performing alongside home grown talent including AJ Brown and His Band and the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Festival director Dr Ian Darrington said: There really will be a fantastic array of talent on display this year and wed urge people to get their tickets early for what is sure will be a magnificent spectacle. The last time we themed the festival around big bands in 2009 it was one of our most popular and successful festivals and were hoping for more of the same this year. The bands have been carefully chosen to represent as wide a variety of styles as possible and we are confident that in terms of big band entertainment that Wigan is the only place to be in July.
Wigan International Jazz Festival blends celebrity concerts with seminars and workshops.
Once again it has won support from main sponsor Manchester Airport to ensure it goes ahead. Local businesses have also thrown their support behind the festival with Lowri Beck, P A Hull and Co, Gordons Honda, Wigan Council, Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, Gallimores Restaurant, Grant Thornton and Wigan Jazz Club all sponsoring the festival.
Ian added: This is tough financial climate for all arts organisations and we are truly grateful for support from our sponsors.
In response to this tough climate the rover ticket has been set at a lower price this year (less than 7 per concert) For the first time, this year children under 12 will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Student discounts are also available.
Wigan Town Centre will also a host a series of open air concerts between 11am and 1pm, Thursday until Saturday.
Tickets are available from www.quaytickets.com, by phone on 0843 208 0500 or over the counter at Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre, Loire Drive, Wigan.
Wigans 26th International Jazz Festival at Lowri Beck Celebration Hall, Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan
Thursday 14 July 3pm to 5pm Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra with Steve Waterman
8pm The Ryan Quigley Big Band in a Tribute to Maynard Ferguson.
Friday 15 July 12 noon till 2.00pm John Law Trio
3pm to 5pm AJ Brown and His Big Band
8pm Clare Teal and Her Trio
Saturday 16 July 12 noon till 2.00pm Geoff Eales Quartet with Neil Yates
3pm to 5pm Andreas Varady & David Lyttle with David Lyttle Trio
8pm Wigan Jazz Club Big Band with special guest Alan Barnes.
Sunday 17 July 12 noon till 2.00pm Darius Brubeck Quartet
3pm to 5pm Laurence Cottle Big Band
8pm Pete Cater Big Band (Tribute to Buddy Rich)
Masterclasses: 10am till 12 noon
Thursday 14 July Michael Janisch & Patrick Cornelius Improvisation
Masterclass with Wigan Youth Band Big Band
Friday 15 July Ryan Quigley Trumpet Masterclass
Sunday 17 July Pete Cater with Get into swing drumming
Seminars: 10am till 11.00am
Friday 15 July The Empress Orchestra presented by Ashley Frohlick
Saturday 16 July My Favourite Saxophone players by Alan Barnes
Sunday 17 July “Dave Brubeck: A life in Jazz in the 20th Century" by Darius Brubeck.
WIGANS 26th International Jazz Festival will herald the return of the big band sound to the borough.
Throughout the four day event starting 14 July—some of the worlds top jazz musicians will descend on the town and organisers hope the popularity of the big band sound will once again ensure sell out shows.
Big Bands and Beyond will see performances from The Ryan Quigley Big Band, the Laurence Cottle Big Band and the Pete Cater Big Band all performing at Lowri Beck Celebration Hall, Robin Park.
Other highlights include presenter of the BBCs Big Band Special Clare Teal and Her Trio performing alongside home grown talent including AJ Brown and His Band and the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Festival director Dr Ian Darrington said: There really will be a fantastic array of talent on display this year and wed urge people to get their tickets early for what is sure will be a magnificent spectacle. The last time we themed the festival around big bands in 2009 it was one of our most popular and successful festivals and were hoping for more of the same this year. The bands have been carefully chosen to represent as wide a variety of styles as possible and we are confident that in terms of big band entertainment that Wigan is the only place to be in July.
Wigan International Jazz Festival blends celebrity concerts with seminars and workshops.
Once again it has won support from main sponsor Manchester Airport to ensure it goes ahead. Local businesses have also thrown their support behind the festival with Lowri Beck, P A Hull and Co, Gordons Honda, Wigan Council, Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, Gallimores Restaurant, Grant Thornton and Wigan Jazz Club all sponsoring the festival.
Ian added: This is tough financial climate for all arts organisations and we are truly grateful for support from our sponsors.
In response to this tough climate the rover ticket has been set at a lower price this year (less than 7 per concert) For the first time, this year children under 12 will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Student discounts are also available.
Wigan Town Centre will also a host a series of open air concerts between 11am and 1pm, Thursday until Saturday.
Tickets are available from www.quaytickets.com, by phone on 0843 208 0500 or over the counter at Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre, Loire Drive, Wigan.
Wigans 26th International Jazz Festival at Lowri Beck Celebration Hall, Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan
Thursday 14 July 3pm to 5pm Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra with Steve Waterman
8pm The Ryan Quigley Big Band in a Tribute to Maynard Ferguson.
Friday 15 July 12 noon till 2.00pm John Law Trio
3pm to 5pm AJ Brown and His Big Band
8pm Clare Teal and Her Trio
Saturday 16 July 12 noon till 2.00pm Geoff Eales Quartet with Neil Yates
3pm to 5pm Andreas Varady & David Lyttle with David Lyttle Trio
8pm Wigan Jazz Club Big Band with special guest Alan Barnes.
Sunday 17 July 12 noon till 2.00pm Darius Brubeck Quartet
3pm to 5pm Laurence Cottle Big Band
8pm Pete Cater Big Band (Tribute to Buddy Rich)
Masterclasses: 10am till 12 noon
Thursday 14 July Michael Janisch & Patrick Cornelius Improvisation
Masterclass with Wigan Youth Band Big Band
Friday 15 July Ryan Quigley Trumpet Masterclass
Sunday 17 July Pete Cater with Get into swing drumming
Seminars: 10am till 11.00am
Friday 15 July The Empress Orchestra presented by Ashley Frohlick
Saturday 16 July My Favourite Saxophone players by Alan Barnes
Sunday 17 July “Dave Brubeck: A life in Jazz in the 20th Century" by Darius Brubeck.
