City Of Derry Jazz 2015

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Welcome to the 14th City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival!

During the May Bank Holiday weekend the Walled City will once again reverberate to the distinctive jazz rhythms echoing from theatres, bars, shopping centres, cafĂŠs, restaurants and right throughout the city streets!

There is no other place to be this weekend.

In 2015 we are delighted to shine the spotlight on the music at the heart of the festival by introducing our Jazz hub venues which will see The Playhouse and Bennigans Jazz Club play host to some of the biggest names in Jazz over the weekend with performances from Jazz Legends such as Charlie Wood and Dennis Rollins. Of course we have much more than Jazz at this festival and for those who simply love music there are some incredible acts on our music trail so grab a copy and go exploring the sounds of the city.

We are delighted to have support from a number of key partners for 2015. We extend our thanks to Diageo, our title sponsor who bring more than just good Guinness to the festival and to the jazz enthusiasts who were a huge help in developing our programme for 2015, we give special thanks to Paul McIntyre and John Leighton. The hard work is done, all you need to do is swing by the city and join in our musical celebration of the music that unites the four corners of the world!

Contents 2015 Festival Headliner 3 New for 2015 - Festival Jazz Hub 4 The Speakeasy Bar at The Playhouse 5 Spotlight on Jazz Legends 6-7 International Jazz Day 8-9 1st May at a glance 10-11 2nd May at a glance 12-13 3rd May at a glance 14-15 4th May at a glance 16 Dine out with Jazz 17 Al Fresco Jazz 18 Jazz in the Community 19 City Hotel at a glance 20 Da Vinci’s at a glance 21

Accommodation Map VIP Competition Useful Information

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2015 Festival Headliner

Jamie Cullum With a Grammy, two Golden Globes, two GQ Man of the Year, three Brits, three Sony Radio and numerous other nominations and awards under his belt, Jamie Cullum is a success story around the planet. The most successful UK jazz artist ever, having sold over 10 million albums worldwide - and he is coming to entertain us as our Headliner this year. Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Jamie Cullum, returns to the city for his debut performance at the Millennium Forum on Monday 4th May. Sure to be a sell out show, reserve your tickets now.

Speaking on his headline gig at the Forum, Jamie said:

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I visited Derry during the city’s year as UK City of Culture, and I was really impressed by the wealth of young musical talent. Music is something that clearly lies at the heart of the city and I’m really looking forward to bringing my music to a wider audience there this time round. I hope the welcome will be just as warm as the one I received on my last visit.

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Last remaining tickets on sale now from the Millennium Forum, from £35-£45 (Includes Development Donation) Call the Box Office on (028) 7126 4455.

Book Online at www.millenniumforum.co.uk.

Date: Monday 4th May Time: 8pm Admission: £35-£44.50

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New for 2015

Jazz Festival Hub This year there will be two key venues to allow visitors to kick back, relax and enjoy the authentic Jazz experience in style. Bennigans Bar and The Playhouse will host a stellar line up of locally and internationally acclaimed top Jazz Musicians.

Bennigans Bar Already famed for its weekly Jazz Club run by The Derry Jazz Society, Bennigans will host multiple acts daily over the 5 days of the festival including Irish Jazz icons Louis Stewart and Gay McIntyre, as well as International artists such as Charlie Wood (Memphis) and Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio (UK) 40 seated tickets with table service are available for each show and are expected to sell out fast! Book early to avoid disappointment .

Weekend Passes available from £70 To book tickets call 02871 269127 or email bennigansjazzclub@gmail.com.

The Playhouse The Playhouse are delighted to be a key Jazz Hub in what has become Ireland’s biggest jazz music extravaganza, featuring some of the biggest names in jazz, blues, jive, swing and dance. 2015 is set to be even bigger and better than before with performances at the Playhouse from Jazz festival favourites Gay McIntyre, Paul McIntyre and David Lyttle to name a few.

To enquire about any of the shows or to book tickets please contact The Playhouse Box Office on 028 71 268027

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Speakeasy ◆ at the Playhouse

One of the highlights of the 2014 Festival is BACK! In a nod to the Gatsby era, don your finest 1920’s glad rags, shine up those strings of pearls and prepare for another exciting jazz experience straight from the Prohibition era.

It’s the witching hour - the Cops ain’t about, or are they?

You arrive at the Speakeasy...

Do you know the Password? Cos you ain’t gettin’ in kid unless you do. The customer is granted access and transported back to the Prohibition era of 1929 and a Speakeasy like no other, with a high class clientele. Don’t tell no-one neither, cos the Mayor drinks here. A smokin’ hot atmosphere, a bootleg bottle and the dulcet tones of resident jazz artist Ella Fitzgerald seduces all with songs from the era.

So come along, dress up and hang out in character, and hope there’s not a police raid on the hottest House of Blues in town!

Dates: Thursday 30th April - Sunday 3rd May Time: 9.30pm Admission: £5 bucks City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival 2015

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Spotlight on...

JAZZ LEGENDS

Tom Harrison

Since graduating from the renowned Trinity College of Music in 2012, Tom Harrison has performed and recorded with a host of internationally recognised jazz musicians in 12 countries, and we can’t wait to see what he brings to the City of Derry Jazz Festival this year, when he performs in our two Jazz Hubs, Bennigans Bar and the Playhouse.

With a number of different shows planned for over the festival, one we are really excited about is ‘Music of the Movies.’ The Film Music Project is a celebration of the work of the great composers of the silver screen. As an ensemble, the band explores behind the scenes of film, using the music as a springboard for composition/ improvisation just as has more traditionally been done with songs from the shows. Catch the show at the Playhouse on Saturday 2nd May.

Dennis Rollins’ Velocity Trio

Bennigans Jazz Hub very much looks

forward to welcoming Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio on Sunday 3rd May. For 25 years trombonist Dennis Rollins has played at the forefront of the UK jazz, funk and pop and was the founder/bandleader of Badbone & Co, a contemporary funk-fusion outfit taking it’s influence from the sounds of Herbie Hancock’s HeadHunters, Miles Davis, James Brown and Weather Report.

Velocity Trio is a new venture for Rollins, a brilliant marriage of refined contemporary jazz arrangements with simmering grooves that appeals to multiple generations of jazz, funk and world music fans. Featuring Hammond organ virtuoso Ross Stanley and fiery drummer Pedro Segundo, their unique trombone-Hammond organ-drums line-up honours the jazz tradition while pushing it forward. Catch the show on Sunday 3rd May at Bennigans.

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Spotlight on...

JAZZ LEGENDS

Camilla George MOBO-nominated saxophonist and

Gay Mc Intyre Often hailed as Derry’s own Father

of Jazz, Gay McIntyre has been entertaining music lovers in the North West for over 60 years.

Known across Ireland, the UK and Europe as one of the finest exponents of jazz music ever, Gay has received countless plaudits and rave reviews, and featured in a staggering 1200 episodes of ‘Tea Time with Tommy’ for UTV, followed by ‘The White Line’, which was broadcast worldwide. You can see Gay in action numerous times throughout the festival, popping up to support his son Paul McIntyre, and at his own gig in Bennigans on Saturday 2nd May.

long-time star of acclaimed group “Jazz Jamaica” plays City of Derry Jazz Festival 2015.

Currently in the process of recording her debut album Camilla George takes the listener on an exciting voyage from West Africa to the Caribbean and The Americas resulting in a distinctive fusion of sounds.

Camilla will be playing songs from her forthcoming album as well as the standard jazz repertoire. Expect musical fireworks and a whole lot of swing! Camilla will take to the stage at Bennigans on 2nd May.

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Thursday 30th April

International Jazz Day Derry Celebrates International Jazz Day

International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots, future and impact; raise awareness of the need for inter-cultural dialogue and mutual understanding; and reinforce international cooperation and communication.

We are delighted to be involved with the worldwide event this year, kicking of our five day festival on 30th April with some fabulous entertainment.

Guildhall • 6pm - 8pm Officially opening this years festival in style, we will celebrate our Derry Jazz artists with a selection of performances at the Guildhall by the Paul McIntyre Trio, Gay McIntyre, George Hasson, John Trotter and Fiona Trotter, Jim McDermott, Jim Whiteside, Joe Quigley and Sharon Quigley, Johnny Quigley, Jackie Molloy as well as Jaydee Brass Band.

A perfect opportunity to enjoy a wealth of talent under one roof.

Everyone Welcome!

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Thursday 30th April

International Jazz Day The Great Hall, University of Ulster, Magee • 1.15pm Lunchtime concert with the Paul McIntyre Trio, featuring special guest Gay McIntyre – the perfect way to begin the weekend of music!

Admission: Free

Bourbon Swing BandFoyleside Food Quarter • 3pm Ambient Forces - Free Jazz with Alan Niblock The Playhouse 8pm • £6

Harry Connolly Band City Hotel • 9.30pm Cat Scratch Fever O’Diochan’s • 10pm The Roaring Forties The Metro • 10pm

Dave Martin The Maldron Hotel • 8pm

The Ska Beats The Bentley Bar • 10pm

Rebecca Harkin Trio Custom House • 9pm

Rick Swann Grand Central • 11pm

Jive Aces & Swingabella, Vintage Jazz Ball Ramada Da Vinci’s • 8.30pm • £5

Meilana Gillard Quintet Bennigans Bar 9pm • £10 The NI Quintet led by Saxophonist Meilana Gillard is a dynamic Jazz group that features some of the best talent from all over Northern Ireland. Featuring Michael Barkley on Trumpet, John Leighton on Piano/Organ, Rohan Armstrong on Bass, and David Lyttle on Drums, the NI Quintet delivers exciting interpretations of some of the deepest Hard Bop cuts in addition to Standards with a fresh spin and original songs penned by all 5 artists.

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Friday 1st May Bennigans Bar • 4pm Admission: £10

Louis Stewart

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to hear one of Ireland’s most celebrated Jazz musicians in an intimate setting. He will perform with his working trio including Myles Drennan on drums and Neil O’Loghlen on bass.

The Playhouse • 8pm Admission: £6

Paul McIntyre & Friends

The Paul McIntyre Trio, with Dave Fleming and Myles Drennan, are joined by special guests Gay McIntyre and Singer Stella Bass who is one of Ireland’s most accomplished and indemand jazz singers, Stella mixes her classical chops with jazz (and a little theatre!).

Bennigans Bar • 8pm Admission: £15

The Waterside Theatre 8pm • Admission: £6

Charlie Wood

The Priestly Quintet with Brian Priestly featuring

Bennigans Bar are buzzing with excitement as they welcome the internationally acclaimed, Charlie Wood and his trio.

Charlie Wood is a singer/ songwriter and keyboardist whose eclectic musical style incorporates elements of jazz, blues, traditional R&B and popular music.

In October 2014, Wood became the 136th recipient of a Brass Note on Beale Street, the Memphis equivalent of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Q&A Session from Professor Frank Lyons

Brian Priestley is a veteran of the London scene, recently relocated to Southern Ireland. He presents the weekly “That’s Jazz” (www.radiokerry. ie) to an international radio audience, but his prolific work as an author, journalist, broadcaster and educator has not diminished his love of the piano.

Featuring: Moss O’Shea (alto) Linda Galvin (voice) Eddie Lee (bass) John Daly (drums)

The City Hotel • 8.30pm

Ricky Cool and the In Crowd Ricky Cool and the In Crowd can be caught across a few venues during the Jazz Festival but kick off proceedings at the City Hotel on 1st May. One of the hottest frontmen in the business, Ricky leads the band, who have toured with such greats as the legendary Jerry Lee Lewis.

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Da Vinci’s Hotel • 10pm

The City Hotel • 11pm

The Counterfeit Blues Brothers

Les Swingin’ Lovers

The Counterfeit Blues Brothers are the most Authentic Blues Brothers Tribute, who’ve been working all over the UK and overseas for the past 15 years. This is a show that will bring everyone to their feet with songs for the show including Everybody Needs Somebody, Gimme Some Lovin’, Hey Bartender, Sweet Home Chicago, Mustang Sally, Sweet Soul Music, Shake Your Tailfeather, I Feel Good and many more great soul classics.

Everglades Hotel • 9pm

Café Jazz Project

Away from the cacophony of the big bands recapture the ambience of a bygone jazz age, with local duo clarinettist Roy Mitchell and guitarist Greg Payne, aka Café Jazz Project. Kick back and enjoy their mellow tones, with sounds harking back to the 1920’s-1940’s, with classic compositions by Django Reinhardt and other favourites.

All the way from Paris this brilliant band returns by popular demand, bringing their sensational combination of swing and jazz back to the city. As the name suggests this band combines the energy of swing with a passion for all things musical, that is evident in an infectious performance style without parallel.

Bennigans Bar • 12am

John Leighton Trio

A well established, swinging trio performing a broad range of repertoire with involved, quirky arrangements. The trio will open with a set of originals and standards before hosting the LATE night jam session.

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Saturday 2nd May The Playhouse • 2pm Admission: £6

Tom Harrison - ‘Music of the Movies’

The Film Music Project is a celebration of the work of the great composers of the silver screen. As an ensemble, the Tom Harrison band explores behind the scenes of film, using the music as a springboard for composition/improvisation just as has more traditionally has been done with songs from the shows.

Bennigans Bar • 3pm Admission: £10

Gay McIntyre

Bennigans Bar • 8pm Admission: £10

The Playhouse • 8pm Admission: £6

Camilla George

David Lyttle

MOBO-nominated saxophonist and long-time star of acclaimed group “Jazz Jamaica” plays Derry Jazz Festival 2015. Camilla will be playing songs from her forthcoming album as well as the standard jazz repertoire. Expect musical fireworks and a whole lot of swing!

Holywell, Bishop Street • 8pm Admission: £10 payable at door of venue (charitable donation)

An Evening with Anne Tracey, Family & Friends

Anne Tracey, Family & Friends - old and new present another evening of Jazz with a twist! With performances by local, national and international singers, musicians and dancers, the evening promises an eclectic mix of music, song, dance and poetry.

Hot Press magazine describe David Lyttle as a ‘one-man industry’ for his work as a drummer, instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and record label owner. His third album Faces blends soul, hip hop and jazz, and features diverse collaborations with hip hop legend Talib Kweli, Irish music star Duke Special and Grammy winning Blue Note jazz icon Joe Lovano.

Bennigans Bar • 12am midnight Admission:

John Leighton Trio Late night Jam session with the John Leighton Trio.

Catch the man himself in action and treat yourself to an authentic Jazz Experience.

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City Hotel • 9.30pm Admission: £15

Da Vinci’s Hotel • 8.30pm Admission: £10

Live in the Corinthian Ballroom

A tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons with ‘The Other Guys’

The Stars of the Commitments

With Support Act Due to popular demand with Dublin’s finest mix of gritty soul and irresistible Irish charm the fantastic Stars From The Commitments have continued to spread the word of Dublin Soul receiving rave reviews wherever they go. The 9-piece soul band, which features actual cast members from the original Commitments film have performed worldwide to hundreds of thousands of people at festivals, clubs, theatres, high profile corporate events and VIP parties (including a US President).

Supported by Mirenda Rosenberg This act works tirelessly with the audience to make sure they have a fantastic evening’s experience. All members of the group have had training at one of the UK’s most prestigious theatre schools and between them they have West End, national and international credits. Most recently starring in the West End as part of the UK ‘Jersey Boys’ highly acclaimed tribute to the life of Frankie Valli. With a collection of classics such as Sherry, Walk Like A Man and Oh What a Night this Group will give audiences a night to remember.

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Bennigans Bar • 8pm Admission: £15

Dennis Rollins

Sunday 3rd May The Playhouse • 2pm Admission: £6

Paul McIntyre & Friends

For 25 years trombonist Dennis Rollins has played at the forefront of the UK jazz, funk and pop and was the founder/bandleader of Badbone & Co, a contemporary funk-fusion outfit taking it’s influence from the sounds of Herbie Hancock’s HeadHunters, Miles Davis, James Brown and Weather Report. “…a trombone player who combines seamlessly fluid improvising with a sumptuous sound.” The Guardian

Featuring Special Guests Gay McIntyre and Stella Bass

The Playhouse • 8pm Admission: £6

Bennigans Bar • 3pm Admission: £10

Fresh from his 12-date ‘2 Quartets’ tour of the UK in April, Tom Harrison brings a stellar quintet to The Playhouse. Expect some of the lesser known tunes from the hard bop repertoire and beyond.

Robert Mitchell

Over his nearly 20 years entrenched in the art of music, Robert has recorded eight albums of his own projects, participated in over 100 projects as a sideman and has performed in more than 40 countries. Robert has won the BBC Jazz Award for Innovation, Best Jazz Album (BBC Worldwide Awards) and has been nominated for many more.

Robert will perform solo at Bennigans, playing music from his critically acclaimed solo album ‘Leftitude,’ as well as music from the broader jazz repertoire.

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Tom Harrison Quintet

Millennium Forum • 8pm • Admission: £16 (Includes Development Donation)

Dana Masters

& The Linley Hamilton Band Dana Masters, a regular visitor to the City of Derry Jazz Festival scene, performs her biggest show of the festival yet at the Millennium Forum, with backing by the Linley Hamilton Band. Dana covers soul classics and jazz standards, filling her songs with a redemptive power and a heartfelt passion that speaks directly to your soul. Not to be missed. Millennium Forum Box Office (028) 7126 4455.Book Online at www. millenniumforum.co.uk.

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Maldron Hotel • 9pm

Ricky Cool & the In Crowd Sandinos • 8pm • Admission: £8

The Rumble Club featuring Carmen Ghia & the Hot Rods

The Rumble Club, the Northwest’s hot spot for jivers, swingers, boppers and greasers, are proud to host once again the outstanding Carmen Ghia and The Hot Rods. Miss Carmen and the boys have been packing dancefloors across Europe and tearing up the City of Derry Jazz Festival for years. So press your drapes, man, get all sharped up and be suavely turned out. It’s time to get down. Roll Hot Rods, Roll!

City Hotel • 9.30pm • Admission: £12 Live in the Corinthian Ballroom

Under the Boardwalk - Celebrating 50 Years of the Drifters Featuring Gillie Leeroy Jones, Supported by The Miami Showband

Da Vinci’s Hotel • Doors open 8.30pm • Tickets £10 Grill Room

Manouche Swing Jaydee Brass Band The Jive Aces Spirit Bar

The Red Stripe Band 10pm

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The Playhouse • 2pm Admission £2

Julian Bohn Trio

Monday 4th May Bennigans Bar • 2pm

Cat Scratch Fever

With their gravelly tones, and timeless repertoire of Rock’n’Roll BoogieWoogie, and Honky Tonk, this band never fails to draw a regular crowd! The trio from Liverpool are regulars at the festival, playing a tasty pick n’ mix selection of authentic 50’s R’n’R, 30’s Boogie, 60’s Blues and timeless Bluegrass.

Through communication, improvisation and an extreme closeness to the music itself, these young musicians (none of them is over 22) try to create something as a collective, rather than three individual musicians. With very own influences and experiences in vast range of genres, each member of the trio brings in his own input and colours to the canvas that contribute to the sound of their music.

Bennigans Bar • 6pm

Palais Swing Band

If there’s such a thing as a small big band, then this is it, but what this act lacks in size they certainly make up for in sound. Palais Swing is a live 8-piece band who specialize in reviving hits from the classic swing time era, with a bit of Latin thrown in for good measure.

Millennium Forum • 8pm Admission: £35 - £44.50

(Includes Development Donation)

Jamie Cullum Support Act - St Mary’s College Choir Singer/Songwriter/multiinstrumentalist, Jamie Cullum, returns to the city for his debut performance at the Millennium Forum, headlining this years festival. Sure to put on an amazing show, get your tickets quick before they sell out. Supported by St Mary’s College Choir, who previously performed with Jamie Cullum on his visit to the City in 2013, as part of his BBC4 Programme ‘The Piano Pilgrimage’ don’t miss this amazing show!

Bennigans Bar • 9pm

John Leighton Trio

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Dine out with Jazz 30th April

1st May

2nd May

3rd May

Custom House

Rebecca Harkin Trio 9pm

Justin Black 9.30pm

Phyllis Curran 9pm

Ruth James 9pm

The Flying Clipper (NWRC)

Young Avenger 12noon - 1.15pm 6pm - 8.30pm Noella Hutton 7pm

Bluez Katz 7pm

Timber Quay

The Ska Beat 10pm

Pitchers Noella Hutton 12.30pm Ursula McHugh 3.30pm

The Sandwich Company

Calgach Singers 7pm

Cafe Jazz Project 1pm Les Swingin’ Lovers 3pm

Ricky Cool & the In Crowd 2pm

Midnight Blue 9pm - 11pm

Marc Forbes Trio 3pm - 5pm

Tau Tree Serpents 7pm - 9pm

Jive Aces 3pm Foyleside Foodcourt

Pier 59

Bourbon Swing Band 3pm

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Guildhall Square Thursday 30th April • 5.45pm

Jaydee Brass Band Saturday 2nd May • 10.30am

Guildhall Square & Craft Village

Enjoy the spirit of Jazz al fresco! Why not visit our Walled City Market, in the Guildhall Square, Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May, from 10.30 - 5pm each day.

Craft Village Saturday 2nd May • 12noon - 3pm

Eunan McLaughlin featuring Rick Swann 3pm - 5pm

Harry Connolly Band featuring Audrey Lynch

DJ Silver Fox

Playing a selection of Electro Swing Jazz 12noon - 1pm

Errigal Groove Orchestra 2pm - 5pm

Foy le College Jazz Ensemble Featuring Lisneal Jazz Band & WELB Jazz Band Sunday 3rd May • 12noon - 2pm

Limavady Big Band 2pm - 5pm

Dublin City Jazz Orchestra Look out for the Jaydee Brass Band throughout the city over the course of the festival!

Sunday 3rd May • 12 - 3pm

St Patrick’s & St Bridget’s College Band 3pm - 5pm

Neil Cowley & Mission Impossible Band

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Saturday 2nd May • Castle Street Guildhall Square • 1pm

DLD Second Line Parade

In the Community

It’s time to step up and step out for the DLD Second Line Jazz Parade. Second line street performances have always been connected to New Orleans, traditionally referred to as the birthplace of Jazz.

Watch as up to 200 performers take to the city streets.

Gasyard Drum, Triax • Thursday 23rd & Thursday 30th April 2pm - 4pm • Admission: Free

Surestart Edenballymore, at the Gasyard Centre Marquee • Saturday 2nd May • 12noon - 2pm Admission: Free

Dance Classes – Jive & Swing

Kids Love Jazz 2

Local Dance Tutors team up with Triax to teach some of their moves!

Music, movement and fun! Supporting families with children under 4 years old.

Friday 1st May, 1.30 - 2.30pm • Trench Road Primary School • Admission: Free

Sunday 3rd May Ardnashee School 2pm Admission £5.

The Red Stripe Band swing by to entertain the locals at Trench Road Primary School.

Come along for this lunchtime gig!

Ardnashee School & College Jazz Fest!

Performances by the Palais Swing Band, School Rock Band ‘Central Drive’ featuring Drummer Kevin Roache.

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Sunday 3rd May

Red Stripe Band 2pm Lee Hedley Band 5pm Martello Jazz Band 7.30pm The Roaring 40’s 10.30pm

THE CITY HOTEL Thursday 30th April

Harry Connolly Band 9.30pm Friday 1st May

Derry Jazz Quartet 5.30pm Ricky Cool & the In Crowd 8.30pm

Les Swingin’ Lovers 11pm Saturday 2nd May

The Jazz Lads 2pm Cat Scratch Fever 5pm Portabello 8.30pm Jive Aces 11pm

Live in the Corinthian Ballroom

Under the Boardwalk Celebrating 50 Years of the Drifters Featuring Gillie Leroy Jones Supported by The Miami Showband

9.30pm • Admission £12

Monday 4th May Live in the Corinthian Ballroom

The Stars of the Commitments

9.30pm • With Support Act • Admission £15

Derry Jazz Quartet 2.30pm To book tickets or enquire about any of the shows please contact the City Hotel on (028) 71 365 800.

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Saturday 2nd May Dance workshop with Sue the Spirit Bar 1pm

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Grill Room

DA VINCI’S HOTEL Thursday 30th April Celebrate International Jazz Day at our

Vintage Jazz Ball

Featuring performances by

Swingabella and The Jive Aces!

Doors open 8.30pm Admission £5 Friday 1st May

Lee Hedley Band 5pm The Counterfeit Blues Brothers 10pm

A tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons with The Other Guys Supported by Mirenda Rosenberg

Starring cast members from the West End Smash ‘Jersey Boys’

Doors open 8.30pm Admission £10 Sunday 3rd May Grill Room

Manouche Swing Jaydee Brass Band The Jive Aces Doors open 8.30pm Tickets £10 Spirit Bar

Red Stripe Band 10pm Monday 4th May

Dave Martin 2pm To book tickets or to enquire about any of the shows please contact Da Vinci’s Hotel on (028) 7127 9111.

Early Bird Jazz Festival Pass Available *limited availability £20.00 per person enjoy the 4 big nights of headline acts at Da Vinci’s Hotel City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival 2015

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Accommodation Ramada Da Vincis Hotel 4* 15 Culmore Road Derry~Londonderry BT48 8JB www.davincishotel.com (0)28 7127 9111

Hastings Everglades Hotel 4* Prehen Road Derry~Londonderry BT47 3PA www.hastingshotels.com/ everglades-hotel (0)28 7132 1066

Waterfoot Hotel 3*

Caw Roundabout, 14 Clooney Road, Derry~Londonderry BHT47 6TB

One night. Room only from £120 One night Bed & Breakfast from £65 pps Two night break, Bed & Breakfast plus one evening meal from £149 pps.

Terms & Conditions apply.

Gourmet break including overnight accommodation, 4 course evening meal in The Grill Restaurant, fabulous full Irish Breakfast and complimentary WIFI in the public areas of the hotel from £60pps.

Subject to availability.

Offer Specific Terms & Conditions: A £50 deposit will be taken at the time of booking, per room booked.

One night Bed & Breakfast from £42.50pps Two nights Bed & Breakfast plus one evening meal from £89pps

www.waterfoothotel.com (0)28 7134 5500 info@waterfoothotel.com

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Maldron Hotel 4* Butcher Street Derry~Londonderry BT48 6HL

www.maldronhotelderry.com (0)28 7137 1000 reservations.derry@maldronhotels.com

Beech Hill Country House Hotel 4* 32 Ardmore Road Derry~Londonderry BT47 3QP

One night Bed & Breakfast from £69 per room.

Two nights Bed & Breakfast plus one evening meal only £99 pps.

This offer will only be applicable on Sunday 3rd & Monday 4th May. Guests can book directly through the hotel.

One night dinner Bed & Breakfast from £85.00 pps Two nights Bed & Breakfast and one evening meal from £129.00 pps

www.beech-hill.com (0)28 7134 9279 info@beech-hill.com

City Hotel 4*

Queens Quay Derry~Londonderry BT48 7AS www.cityhotelderry.com (0)28 7136 5800 reservations@cityhotelderry.com

One night Bed & Breakfast with an evening meal and ticket to Jamie Cullum, £99.50 pps Two nights Bed & Breakfast with an evening meal & ticket to Jamie Cullum, £145.00 pps **Both offers require full prepayment on booking and cannot be amended or cancelled

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Ardnashee School

Nerve Centre

Argyle Arms

NWRC

An Chultúrlann

O’Diochans Bar

Anchor Bar

Park Bar

AOH

The Phoenix Bar

Badgers Bar

Pitchers Wine Bar

Bennigans

The Playhouse

The Bentley Bar

River Inn

Café Del Mondo

The Rocking Chair

Craft Village

The Rec Club

City Hotel

Sandwich Co.

The Cosh Bar & Grill

Sandinos

Collon Bar

Timberquay

Custom House

Tracy’s Bar

Da Vinci’s Hotel

Trench Road Primary

The Delacroix

Uni of Ulster Magee

The Derby Bar

Waterside Theatre

Derry City Social Club

White Horse Hotel

Don Bar

Waterfoot Hotel

Downeys

Masons

The Dungloe Everglades Hotel Foyleside Shopping Centre Gasyard Drum Guildhall Gweedore Bar Grand Central The Ice Wharf Jack’s Bar The Magnet Maldron Hotel Metro Bar Millennium Forum Monico Bar

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Competition!

Win a VIP Weekend Break including accommodation from 1st - 4th May, tickets to all headline shows including Jamie Cullum’s headline show at the Millennium Forum.

Enter now at www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com

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Useful Information Flight information: www.cityofderryairport.com Telephone: (028) 7181 0784 Airporter - The Airport bus to Visit Derry Up to 18 services per day Telephone: 028 7126 9996 Media Information: Telephone: (028) 7137 6504 Email: jazz@derrycity.gov.uk Accommodation Enquiries: Telephone: (028) 7126 7284 Website: www.visitderry.com NOTE: Information contained within this programme is correct at time of printing. The City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival Organisers reserve the right to make programme changes. Keep up to date at:

www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com This document is available upon request in a number of formats including large print, Braille, PDF, audiocassette and minority languages.

For further information on alternative formats please contact: Telephone: (028) 7136 5151 Textphone: (028) 7137 6646 Email: equality@derrycity.gov.uk

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