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A 5 Day Jazz Festival with over 40 bands, 350 musicians, a Jazz Train from Manchester, a Blues Stage and a Saturday Street Party!

more info at: www.rvjazzandblues.co.uk MAIN SPONSOR: UNISTAGE STAGING MADE SIMPLE - www.unistage.co.uk

Book tickets at The Grand’s Ticket Office Phone: 01200 421599 (Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm)

Welcome to the Festival

Clitheroe is a relaxed rural Lancashire market town surrounded by magnificent countryside. Local people and visitors like our fine shops, pleasant castle grounds, excellent cafes, restaurants & hotels, and splendid performance venues. It’s an ideal place for a jazzy bank holiday weekend! Festival organisers, Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues (RVJ&B) have pulled together the best programme yet over five action packed days with Stacey Kent, Alan Skidmore, Andy Sheppard, Soweto Kinch and Northern Jazz Orchestra & Georgina Jackson leading the way at The Grand! The Atrium Cafe Bar will be a lively venue with John Ellis, Dread Supreme, Baked a La Ska, Julie Edwards, & Mark Lewis Trio, and there is another Saturday Street Party in Clitheroe’s Castle Street, Rose & Crown’s Blues Stage, village jazz gigs, free gigs on the street, in cafe bars, pubs & clubs, six skills workshops, lively youth jazz and children’s events. Every year new ideas make a more attractive festival.

JazzFest 2015 brings late night jazzin’ at The Atrium, DJ Gary Ward, a new Soul Stage at the British Legion, and an outdoor jazz music stage on the Clitheroe Castle bandstand on Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday. Our brochure helps you plan an enjoyable weekend, thanks to our Festival Committee and the Trustees of RVJ&B who work tirelessly promoting live music all year round from Lancashire’s Premier Jazz Hub. Tickets? Plan soon and buy a Freedom Ticket for easy access to ticketed gigs for £70 if bought by the end of March. Phone The Grand Box Office - 01200 421599 to buy Freedom or any other jazzfest tickets. Thanks go to our various supporters, patrons and sponsors, from all sectors. They help make the effort worthwhile. Particular thanks to our main sponsor - Unistage of Blackburn - who can provide you with the best in staging solutions, and to the Arts Council for a grant that encourages us to develop a quality programme. Festival Committee: Geoff Jackson, Paul Ellis, Sue Lightbown, Gary Ward, Shaun Heffernan, Jenni Schumann.

Trish Ferrarin - President’s Message Festival President and Workshop Director “Hi and welcome to the 6th Annual Ribble Valley Jazz Festival. I am delighted and honoured to be the Festival President for 2015. I am a piano teacher and jazz music tutor working in Blackburn and Lancashire, predominantly with young musicians. I also support Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues’ big band project, Ribble Valley Jazz Collective, and tutor regular Improvisation Workshops. So I am familiar with all the great work undertaken by Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues, Lancashire’s Premier Jazz Hub. Over May Day Bank Holiday weekend we’ve got everything from Stacey Kent to Soweto Kinch, street festivals, workshops, local talent, student bands, community bands… which of means there will be a celebration of excellent music throughout the weekend with excellent choice of styles and venues, and frequent chances to dine in comfort at one of many fine eating places. I hope to catch up with you at one of my workshops or a band gig during the 4 day celebration of live jazz music.”

Trish Ferrarin OUR MAIN SPONSOR

The Ribble Valley Jazz Festival is Sponsored and Supported by:

Clitheroe Town Council

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Café Bar & Event Venue

2015 Festival Patrons Phil Baugh • Blackburn School of Music • Cheesie Tchaikovsky • Clitheroe Dry Cleaners • Cowman’s Famous Sausage Shop • DSM Chartered Accountants • Dugdale Nutrition • The Emporium • Paul Ellis • Geoff Jackson • Lancashire County Council - Clitheroe Library • ‘A Little Bit of Soul’ Shop • Sue Lightbown • Maxwell’s Café Bar • Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Board • Royal British Legion Club • Rose and Crown Hotel • Rufus Carr - Main ford Dealer • Royal British Legion Club • Spread Eagle Sawley • Valley Gigs

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Ribble Valley Jazz Festival 2015 Two Pre-Festival Warm-Up Gigs!...............................................Page 4 Sirkis/Bialas International Quartet | Arun Ghosh Band

MAIN FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

Thursday 30th April......................................................................Page 4 Mike Walker & Stuart McCallum - Welcoming you to the Festival

Friday 1st May.......................................................................... Pages 5 - 6 Lunchtime Live at The Grand with Eric Ainsworth Trio + Lyn Fairbanks & Dean Masser, and the Alex Bone Trio | Alan Skidmore/Pete King/Steve Melling Quintet | A Dread Supreme | Soul Convicts | The Dave Smith Sound with Eddie Taylor | The Cheating Hearts

Monday 4th May..........................................................................Page 12 Unfurl | Clitheroe Castle Bandstand - Monday | Blue Swamp | Paul Rigby’s Northern Jazz Orchestra with Georgina Jackson - “Celebrating the Divas”

The Full Programme of Events............................................Pages 10 - 11 Tick the events you want to see.

Post-Festival Gigs........................................................................Page 12 The Angry Men Quintet | Nicola Farnon Trio

Jazz Workshops at The Grand....................................................Page 13 Trish Ferrarin’s Rhythm Section Workshop | Children’s Beginners Workshop on Plastic Trumpet or Trombone | Trish Ferrarin’s Multi-Instrument Improvisation Workshop | Soweto Kinch’s Saxophone Workshop | Paul J Rigby’s Jazz Drumming Workshop

About Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues..............................................Page 18 Festival Venues & Map................................................................Page 19 BOOKING YOUR TICKETS! Book tickets at The Grand’s Ticket Office: Phone: 01200 421599 (Tues - Sat) Book online at: www.thegrandvenue.co.uk Great Value Festival Freedom Ticket £70 (Only 30 available) Keep a look out for Early Bird Special Offers during pre-fest period!

The Grand charge a small booking fee of £1.50 to cover their costs. It is per transaction, not per ticket, so get all your tickets in one go.

Information correct at time of going to press and events are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Book tickets at The Grand’s Ticket Office Phone: 01200 421599 (Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm)

Two Pre-Festival Warm-Up Gigs! Sirkis/Bialas International Quartet Line-up: Asaf Sirkis - drums & compositions, Sylwia Bialas - vocals/compositions, Frank Harrison - piano/keys, Patrick Bettison - bass/chromatic harmonica.

Date: Friday 6 March, Doors: 7.30, 8:00pm to 11:00pm Venue: Atrium Cafe Bar Tickets: £10, Members - £8 From: We Got Tickets or buy at the door.

The Asaf Sirkis/Sylwia Bialas International Quartet is a Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues prefestival warm-up gig. The band brings contemporary electro-acoustic collaboration between Asaf (Lighthouse Trio), and Polish vocalist, Sylvia Bialas. Expect soulful melodies, atmospheric sounds with strong grooves, utilising some uncommon jazz instruments! Influences range from contemporary, classical, Polish folk, South Indian and Middle Eastern sources - ballads to high energy electric delivery. An excellent and popular gig at the Atrium Cafe Bar. The band will showcase their new album, “Dreams, Dreams.”

Arun Ghosh Band Line-up: Arun Ghosh - clarinet, Liran Don - double bass, John Ellis - keyboard, Dave Walsh - drums.

Date: Friday 10 April, Doors: 7.15pm, 8:00pm to 10:30pm Venue: The Grand Tickets: £12.50, Affinity & Jazz Club members - £11.50 THURSDAY 30 APRIL

Arun Ghosh appears at The Grand as part of Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues pre-festival warm-up programme. Conceived in Kolcata (Calcutta), bred in Bolton, matured in Manchester, and now living in London, Ghosh’s musical style represents his rich cultural heritage. The clarinetist and composer, who will bring a healthy dose of Rock’n’Roll spirit, is a leading light in UK jazz. He was awarded ‘Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year’ at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2014.

MAIN FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

Mike Walker & Stuart McCallum - Welcoming you to the Festival Line-up: Mike Walker - guitars, Stuart McCallum - guitars.

Date: Thurs 30 April, 7:30pm to 10:30pm Venue: Grindleton Pavilion Tickets: £6, Jazz Club members - £5, Under 18’s/Students - £4 FRIDAY 1 MAY

Thursday evening is our ‘Welcome to the Festival’ event for early starters, and thanks to the Jazz North Northernline programme this evening offers magical performances from two superb guitarists, Mike Walker & Stuart McCallum. Expect intimate collaboration between musicians with international reputations, playing 5 guitars, with originals and standards re-sculpted into fresh music, characterised by debut album Beholden - all in the comfort of Grindleton Pavilion. You will love it...and there’s a bar!

Lunchtime Live at The Grand with Eric Ainsworth Trio with Lyn Fairbanks & Dean Masser, and the Alexander Bone Trio Date: Friday 1 May Doors: 11.30am, 12:00noon to 2:30pm Venue: The Grand Tickets: £12 including set meal, No set meal £6.

Line-up: Eric Ainsworth Trio: Eric Ainsworth - piano, Ken Marley - double bass, Jimmy Scaife drums, with guests Lyn Fairbanks - vocals, and Dean Masser - sax; Alex Bone Trio: Alexander Bone - saxes, Rory Ingham - trombone, Toby Comeau - piano. This Festival opening special brings a unique blend of youth & experience with BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2014, Alexander Bone, bringing his Chetham’s College inspired trio for the opening session and popular local jazz legend Eric Ainsworth and guests Lyn Fairbanks and Dean Masser taking prime spot - an exciting gig for both bands, especially when they team-up for a couple of end-of-session tunes! Eric and his guest will play popular jazz standards to an experienced Lunchtime Live audience, eagerly anticipating release of his debut CD. The Alexander Bone Trio, also known as Jam Experiment, are becoming festival favourites, having appeared at Marsden and Lancaster Jazz Festivals in 2014. Contemporaries of Chetham’s School of Music, they will continue studies in London at music conservatoires in autumn 2015.

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Alan Skidmore/Pete King/Steve Melling Quintet Line-up: Alan Skidmore - sax, Pete King - sax, Steve Melling - piano, Andy Cleydert - double bass, Miles Levine - drums. To mark the 50th anniversary of the release of the iconic album “A Love Supreme”, the Ribble Valley Jazz Festival is proud to present the highly regarded British saxophonist Alan Skidmore. Alan is joined by a terrific line-up including Pete King, Steve Melling & Andy Cleydhert to pay homage to drummer Elvin Jones and the genuine legend of jazz, John Coltrane. The focus is on Elvin, but the music is very much Coltrane’s. This gig is an excellent mainstream jazz introduction to our festival, bringing top UK jazz figures who play gigs all over UK and Europe. Expect a mixture of standards but with some original compositions.

Date: Friday 1 May Doors: 7:00pm, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Venue: The Grand Tickets: £15, Affinity & Jazz Club members - £14, Under 18’s/Students - £8.

A Dread Supreme Line-up: Richard Ormrod - saxophones, Sam Hobbs - drums, Trevor Roots - vocals, Simon Beddoe - trumpet, Chris Campbell - guitar, Bob Birch - keyboards, Kenneth Higgins - bass, Spear / percussion, Supa - sound engineer. A Dread Supreme is a 7-piece ensemble with strong roots in Jamaican music and jazz. It commits to breaking down musical barriers, doing this with a massive band comprising horns, drums, percussion, bass, keyboard, guitar & vocals. It will bring an amazing sound to the Atrium, thanks to Jazz North’s Northernline showcase. Expect some Coltrane! Garforth Arts Festival said ‘This is a real band, the music is exciting, interesting, varied, uplifting and positive.’ This gig will pack the Atrium!

Date: Friday 1 May, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Venue: Atrium Cafe Bar Tickets: £8, Members - £7, Students - £5

Double ticket with Baked a la Ska @ £16

Soul Stage - Soul Convicts Line-up: Danny Finn - vocals, Paddy Higginson - alto sax, Lindsey Middleton & Liz Nightingale - tenor, Justin Chappell & Matt Clare trumpet, Greg Harper - bass, Curtis Gould - guitar, Elliot Chapman - drums, Neil Cannings - keyboard. Soul Convicts, a 10 piece Lancashire based soul funk band, will be This gig is sponsored by playing soul, disco, funk & pop, and making you dance the night “A Little Bit of Soul.uk” away! The Ministry of Justice said these guys have day-release for 103 Whalley Road, Clitheroe BB7 1EE this gig as long as they play good tunes. Expect Tears of a Clown, Twisting the Night Away, and maybe I Feel Good - Well they would feel good being the first band at the festival’s inaugural Soul Stage!

Date: Friday 1 May, 8:00pm to 10:00pm Venue: British Legion Tickets: FREE

The Dave Smith Sound with Eddie Taylor Line-up: Dave Smith - Hammond organ, Eddie Taylor - trombone. Dave Smith is a very experienced musician having worked for Roland, the piano and keyboard specialists, in Japan. His keyboard which he built himself not only looks like a Hammond, it sounds like one. The sound can be likened to Jimmy Smith meets JJ Johnson. Dave will be accompanied by Eddie Taylor on trombone, and they are working on a version of Nessum Dorma! A Spread Eagle Dinner Jazz session, so book early for a table on: 01200 441202.

Date: Friday 1 May, 8:00pm to 10:00pm Venue: Spread Eagle, Sawley Tickets: Free gig - Dinner Jazz - Booking a table advisable

Blues Stage - The Cheating Hearts Line-up: Maria Brothers & James Gansler - guitar/mandolin/vocals, Lou Cornell - pianos & Hammond/Vocals, Shug - Bass, Mike Smith - Drums. The Cheating Hearts are a Lancashire based five piece band of experienced musicians. Their approach is different to other bands, covering songs from Lindisfarne, Bonnie Raitt, World Party, Paul Carrack, Bob Dylan, Steve Earle and more. Vocal harmonies driven by the sound of the Hammond make them great way to end the festival’s first day!

Date: Friday 1 May, 10:00pm to 12:00pm Venue: Rose & Crown Tickets: FREE

Book tickets at The Grand’s Ticket Office Phone: 01200 421599 (Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm) SATURDAY 2 MAY

Saturday Street Festival Line-up: Bassa Bassa, Beltones, Batala Lancaster, Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Swing Band, Marmaduke Schnizel, Red Hippo.

Date: Saturday 2 May, 11:00am to 5:00pm Venue: Castle Street, Clitheroe Tickets: FREE

The main sponsor of our Saturday Street Festival

It begins with the arrival in Clitheroe of the Jazz Train from Manchester! On board will be a jazz band. On arrival in Clitheroe they’ll process into the town centre. Castle Street will be closed to traffic for a full day of festival events with live music in the main marquee, and stalls and activities along the street. In the bars and cafés there will be live music from stomping jazz to rocking blues. There’ll be buskers, face-painting, food stalls, balloons with special stalls from local traders, including Cheesie Tchaikovsky’s bread stall and Rose & Crown’s Hog Roast. And special tasters to be savoured in Cowman’s Famous Sausage Shop. Clitheroe’s main street will thrive on Saturday Street Jazz Festival Day with lively local bands playing a range of jazzy styles from 11am to 5pm. Two marquees on either side of Castle Street will host 6 bands throughout the day. Two bands feature young musicians from local schools and community groups. They are supported by three bands with vast experience presenting street music. 11am - 12pm Clitheroe Royal Grammar School - An experienced school swing band that has produced several CDs and played abroad under the leadership of Nigel Spooner. 12pm to 1pm - Batala, a form of Samba Drum music, originates in North Eastern Brazil. Batala Lancaster is a community samba reggae drumming band presently based at Ellel Village Hall, south of Lancaster University campus. 1pm - 2pm Red Hippo play a stunning mix of sousaphone, Irish whistles, saxophones and strings. Their musical world is influenced by traditional folk music with jazz influenced arrangements having paid their dues to the worlds of jazz, folk, world music and ska. Be prepared for some “posh jazz chords”. 2pm to 3pm Beltones - An ensemble comprising 4 saxophones, baritone horn and drummer, playing jazz numbers from early blues, through ragtime, big band and more modern. Their repertoire draws on jazz, Keizmer, show tunes, film scores, and classical works. 3pm to 4pm Marmaduke Schnitzel - Comprises seven experienced young musicians who are students of jazz with music tutor and festival President, Trish Ferrarin, making their second festival appearance. 4pm to 5pm Bassa Bassa - A jazz dance legend, this Leeds-based big band has played WOMAD and Glastonbury. Strong jazz foundations blend with blasts of Ska, Latin, African and funk. It has a colourful and energetic stage presence of musicians who are obviously enjoying themselves.

Eric Ainsworth - My Life in Jazz Line-up: Eric Ainsworth - keyboard. Date: Saturday 2 May, 11am to 12noon Venue: Clitheroe Library Tickets: £5, Jazz Club members - £4

Eric Ainsworth, a Lancashire & North West jazz legend has played in most jazz venues with many well known musicians. Resident at The Grand’s Lunchtime Live, usually last Friday monthly, Eric plays regularly at the Spread Eagle Sawley, and Bayley Arms Hurst Green. Come to Clitheroe Library to listen to Eric’s jazz piano and interesting stories about his life in jazz spanning 60 years. You’ll be able to get a copy of his debut CD too, to be launched at the festival’s Lunchtime Live Friday Jazz gig.

Rick Shaw & Limehouse Laundry Boys Line-up: Dominic Groves - sax/clarinet, Johnny Clapham - bass, Ken Hickey - drums, Kevin Morris - guitar. Date: Saturday 2 May, 11:30am to 1:30pm Venue: Maxwell’s Tickets: FREE

Rick Shaw & Limehouse Laundry Boys, a West Yorkshire band eager to bring you classic songs from jazz’s golden age! Expect unique versions of Night Train, amongst more modern numbers such as Green Dolphin Street at Maxwells Wine Bar. Be early for a street seat under the canopy!

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Paula Sellars & Gill Grundy Line-up: Paula Sellars - guitar, Gill Grundy - vocals. Paula and Gill make their festival debut performing their arrangements of of some popular Jazz, Blues & Folk songs for Clitheroe library visitors. You can sit in reception area for a few minutes. If you’re “Feeling Good” you can “Cry me a River” or remember “The First Time ever I saw your Face”, immediately after Eric Ainsworth’s Life Stories event.

Date: Saturday 2 May, 12noon to 1pm Venue: Clitheroe Library Tickets: FREE

Julie Edwards Quartet Line-up: Julie Edwards - vocals, Kevin Dearden - bass guitar, Ed Barnwell - keyboard, Ed Kainyak - soprano & alto saxes. Vocalist, Julie Edwards, and guitarist, Kevin Dearden, an experienced and popular jazz duo team up with Ed Barnwell and Ed Kainyak for a festival Saturday afternoon gig at The Atrium. This line-up promises to deliver their own interpretation of some fine jazz standards in a lively performance to thrill the audience. Event sponsored by Sue Lightbown

Date: Saturday 2 May, 12noon to 2pm Venue: Atrium Cafe Bar Tickets: FREE

“I Have a Duck Who Can Roar!” - Living Story Music Ensemble Line-up: Mary Oliver - vocals/narration, Andy Morel - alto sax, Chris Bridges - trombone, Keith Phillips - guitar, Dave Tompkins - bass, John Ellis - keyboards, Hugh Lawrence - drums. “I Have a Duck Who Can Roar!” is a production especially attractive to children, but definitely accessible to all ages! It’s a totally new production, words and music by Chris Bridges, illustrations by Ann Gilligan of Green Monster Arts. Characters will be introduced through distinctive musical themes by the Living Story Music Ensemble. The production, commissioned for 2014 Marsden Jazz Festival and played to two sell-out audiences, in a programme lasting just under an hour. There will be opportunities for audience participation before a climatic recitation of the story! Special discounts for adults bringing more than one child! More on www.livingstorymusic.com or preview on YouTube by typing “I have a Duck who can Roar!”

Jazzing at El Tapeo Spanish Restaurant & Tapas Bar Enjoy traditional Spanish food in the relaxed surroundings of a family run restaurant, then stay for a coffee or something stronger at the bar. Book a table for food and live guitar music Spanish style.

Date: Saturday 2 May, Doors: 1.30pm, 2pm to 3pm Venue: The Grand Tickets: Adults - £5, Children (Under 16) - £5, 2 children or more £4 each. Date: Saturday 2 May, 5pm to 7pm Tickets: Table booking advisable 01200 424544

Blues Stage - Western Valley Hot Club Line-up: Gaynor Sutcliffe - lead & harmony vocals/violin/piano/accordion, Simon Brady guitar/mandolin/vocals, Ray Walmsley - double bass. First chance to watch WVHC, a Lancashire-based trio playing hot club, western swing and bluegrass. Western Swing is a foot tapping combination of country & jazz. With harmonies & instrument changes the band uses its vibrant and entertaining personalities to create a memorable occasion. Dance the afternoon away or just watch in admiration.

Date: Saturday 2 May, 5pm to 7pm Venue: Rose & Crown Tickets: FREE

Stacey Kent Line-up: Stacey Kent - vocals, Jim Tomlinson - saxes, Graham Harvey - piano, Jeremy Brown bass, Josh Morrison - drums. Stacey Kent’s debut at Ribble Valley Jazz Festival is eagerly anticipated by many in the region, and her appearance in this year’s programme is very welcome. She is joined by a band of superb calibre. Stacey’s repertoire and audience have expanded with every album. Her platinum-selling album Breakfast On the Morning Tram (Blue Note, EMI 2007) was nominated for a Grammy Award. Her follow-up albums “Raconte-Moi” and “Dreamer in Concert” have been released in more than 37 different countries worldwide, making American born and London based Stacey Kent a truly international artiste. Will be a sellout concert!

Date: Saturday 2 May Doors: 7.15, 7:45pm to 10pm Venue: The Grand Tickets: £20, Affinity & Jazz Club members - £19, Under 18’s/Students - £10.

Thanks to our Main Festival Event Sponsor - Unistage

Book tickets at The Grand’s Ticket Office Phone: 01200 421599 (Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm)

Adam Lynch Band at Maxwell’s Café Bar Line-up: Adam Lynch - bass, Neil Cannings - keyboard, Darryl Smith - vocals, Anthony Bentley - guitar, Matt Berry - drums. Date: Saturday 2 May, 8pm to 10pm Venue: Maxwell’s Café Bar Tickets: FREE

Bass player, Adam Lynch, formerly John Wickham Trio, has helped assemble a local new band focussing on jazz funk and soul music, playing a great mix of Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Roy Ayers and George Benson. Maxwells Saturday night crowd will love it!

Baked A La Ska + DJ Skank Marvin Line-up: Kuntri Ranks & Frank the Skank - vocals, John Ellis - keyboard/vocals, Robin Sunflower - harmonica/vocals, Andy Morel - alto/baritone sax, Kyran Matthews - tenor/sop sax, Chris Bridges - trombone, Matt Owens - bass/guitar Danny Ward - drums.

Date: Saturday 2 May Doors: 8pm Stage: 10pm to 12pm Venue: Atrium Cafe Bar Tickets: £12, Jazz Club members - £11, Under 18’s/Students £6

Baked A La Ska are the “heavy, heavy sound” of Manchester Ska - an 11 piece band of oddballs & pranksters brought together by keyboardist & wizard, John Ellis. The band are fronted by unholy trio of singers: Frank “the Skank” (smooth Sinatra vocals), Tommy Robot (MC) and the soft lilt and harmonica magic of Robin Sunflower (vegan). It features the tightest rhythm section in Manchester with “chops to make you drop”. Their sound has taken audiences and clubs across the region by storm inspiring late night parties and frenzied dance floor action. It’s a massive, uplifting and raucous mix of spooky originals and a few covers. Get there early for DJ Skank Marvin - a revelation! Double ticket with Dread Supreme @ £16

SUNDAY 3 MAY

John Ellis Trio Line-up: John Ellis - keys/vocals, Pete Turner - double bass, Rob Turner - drums.

Date: Sunday 3 May, 12noon to 2pm Venue: Atrium Cafe Bar Tickets: FREE

Manchester’s much admired pianist and singer takes improvisatory twists and turns through township, soulful songs and local folk heritage. John has appeared at Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Atrium gigs in 2014 and was so popular he is signed up again - and maybe you will recognise him in other festival bands? That’s how good he is, and backed by excellent bass and drums. This gig is supported by Jazz North Northernline programme.

Clitheroe Castle Bandstand - Sunday Date: Sunday 3 May, 12:30pm to 5pm Venue: Clitheroe Castle Bandstand Tickets: FREE

Line-up: Frank Patterson, Blackburn with Darwen Youth Big Band, Ribble Valley Jazz Collective Clitheroe Castle Bandstand - Sunday 3rd May from 12.30pm to 5pm - Frank Patterson - guitar, Blackburn with Darwen Youth Big Band, Ribble Valley Jazz Collective Big Band.

Soweto Kinch Trio Line-up: Soweto Kinch - saxophones, Nick Jurd - bass, Shaun Forbes - drums.

Date: Sunday 3 May Doors: 1.30pm, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Venue: The Grand Tickets: £12, Affinity & Jazz Club - £11, Under 18’s/Students - £10.

Award-winning alto-saxophonist and MC Soweto Kinch returns to Clitheroe after a showstopping debut performance at The Atrium last summer. Kinch is one of the most exciting and versatile young musicians in both the British jazz and hip hop scenes. Undoubtedly, one of the few artists in either genre with a degree in Modern History from Oxford University he has amassed an impressive list of accolades and awards on both sides of the Atlantic – including a Mercury Music Prize nomination, two UMA Awards and a MOBO for best Jazz Act.

Sonny Intervals Duo Line-up: Steve Hemsworth - guitar, Janet Style - vocals.

Date: Sunday 3 May, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Venue: Spread Eagle, Sawley Tickets: FREE - Lunchtime jazz in the bar - Booking a table advisable

Local duo, Steve Hemsworth & Janet Style make their Spread Eagle debut, having appeared in the 2014 Ribble Valley Jazz Festival. Steve & Jane’s fine selection of jazz ballads & standards will soothe your Sunday afternoon enjoyment at the Spread Eagle, Sawley, a fine country hotel serving excellent food and drinks. Advisable to book at table for lunchtime jazzing.

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Western Valley Hot Club Line-up: Gaynor Sutcliffe - lead & harmony vocals/violin/piano/accordion, Simon Brady guitar/mandolin/vocals, Ray Walmsley - double bass. Western Valley Hot Club, a Lancashire based trio, play hotclub music, western swing and bluegrass. Western Swing is a foot tapping combination of country and Jazz fused together. With harmonies and instrument changes along with polished and musical virtuosity, the band use their vibrant and entertaining personalities to create a memorable occasion. Dance the afternoon away or just watch in admiration.

Date: Sunday 3 May, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Venue: Maxwell’s Café Bar Tickets: FREE

Mark Lewis Trio & Friends Line-up: Ed Lomax - keyboard, Mel Hatchman - bass, Derek Smith - drums. Led by Ed Lomax on keyboard, the Mark Lewis Trio is an excellent local band presenting fine music and great entertainment at any of their sessions. You will hear their interpretation of some fine jazz standards in a 6th festival performance.

Date: Sunday 3 May, 2:30pm to 4:30pm Venue: Atrium Cafe Bar Tickets: FREE

Trish Ferrarin’s Breakin’ Jazz Line-up: Trish Ferrarin - keyboard, Paddy Higginson - alto sax, Ella Shaw - vocals, John Fuller keys, Liz Nightingale - tenor sax, Joe Westwood - bass/drums. A lively and energetic group of young jazz musicians supported by experienced piano/ keyboard player Trish Ferrarin will light up the Emporium Wine Bar for a couple of hours with some well-known tunes. Ella Shaw’s vocals - not to be missed!

Date: Sunday 3 May, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Venue: Emporium Tickets: FREE

Blues Stage - Doug Perkins & the Spectaculars Line-up: Doug ‘Mad Eye’ Perkins vocals/guitar, Chet ‘Spangle’ Banner - lead guitar, DB Spectacular - double bass, Slim Spectacular - drums/vocals. Harking back to times when the size of turn ups, and how much grease in your hair determined your stature, Doug Perkins & The Spectaculars bring a mixture of original material, authentic 50’s covers & modern songs with rockabilly vibe! Lively gig for Rose & Crown Blues Stage.

Andy Sheppard Quartet

Date: Sunday 3 May, 5pm to 7pm Venue: Rose & Crown Tickets: FREE

Line-up: Andy Sheppard - saxes, Eivind Aarset - guitar, Michel Benita - double bass, Sebastian Rochford - drums. Andy Sheppard is one of Europe’s leading saxophonists and one of a very few British musicians to have made a significant impact on the international jazz scene, playing and writing for settings from solo to big band and chamber orchestra. Sheppard has composed over 350 works that incorporate a strong and characteristic sense of lyricism alongside a very personal use of rhythms from Asia, Africa and South America. A Fantastic Day for Everyone! Andy Sheppard will perform music from his new ECM album, to be released in spring 2015. He will be joined by guitarist Eivind Aarset the Norwegian master of electronic soundscape, virtuoso double bass player Michel Benita, one of the most lyrical players of his generation, and the imaginative and adventurous drummer Sebastian Rochford. Classy jazzing!

Date: Sunday 3 May Doors: 7.15pm, 8.00pm to 10:30pm Venue: The Grand Tickets: £20, Affinity & Jazz Club members - £19, Under 18’s/Students £10, Seating Unreserved.

Late Night Jazzing at El Tapeo Spanish Restaurant & Tapas Bar

Wind down after an enjoyable day of live music by heading off for a definite late night session at El Tapeo on Wellgate, Clitheroe, and relax with a traditional latte and mellow jazzy sounds into the wee hours at this hospitable establishment. If you missed Saturday’s early evening session or want to do it again, you’ll enjoy traditional Spanish food in the relaxed surroundings of a family run restaurant. This session by ticket only.

Date: Sunday 3 May, 10:30pm till late Venue: El Tapeo Spanish Restaurant & Tapas Bar Tickets: Table booking advisable 01200 424544

Saturday 2 May | From: 11:00am To: 5:00pm

Saturday Street Festival

Saturday 2 May | From: 10:00am To: 11:30am Venue: The Grand | Tickets: £15, Jazz Club members - £12, Under 18's/Students - £10.

Trish Ferrarin's Rhythm Section Workshop

Friday 1 May | From: 10:00pm To: 12:00pm Venue: Rose & Crown | Tickets: FREE

Blues Stage - The Cheating Hearts

Friday 1 May | From: 8:00pm To: 10:00pm Venue: Spread Eagle, Sawley | Tickets: Free gig - Dinner Jazz - Booking a table advisable.

The Dave Smith Sound with Eddie Taylor

Friday 1 May | From: 8:00pm To: 10:00pm Venue: British Legion | Tickets: FREE

Soul Stage - Soul Convicts

Friday 1 May | From: 7:30pm To: 10:00pm Venue: Atrium Café Bar | Tickets: £8, Members - £7, Students - £5

A Dread Supreme

Friday 1 May | Doors: 7.00pm, From: 7:30pm To: 10:00pm Venue: The Grand | Tickets: £15, Affinity & Jazz Club members - £14, Under18's/Students - £8.

Alan Skidmore/Pete King/Steve Melling Quintet

Friday 1 May | Doors: 11.30am, From: 12:00noon To: 2:30pm Venue: The Grand | Tickets: £12 including set meal, No set meal £6.

Lunchtime Live at The Grand with Eric Ainsworth Trio + Lyn Fairbanks & Dean Masser + the Alexander Bone Trio

Thursday 30 April | From: 7:30pm To: 10:30pm Venue: Grindleton Pavilion | Tickets: £6, Jazz Club members - £5, Under 18's/Students - £4.

Mike Walker & Stuart McCallum Welcoming you to the Festival

MAIN FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

Friday 10 April | Doors: 7.15pm, From: 8:00pm To: 10:30pm Venue: The Grand | Tickets: £12.50, Affinity & Jazz Club members - £11.50.

Arun Ghosh Band

Friday 6 March | Doors: 7.30pm, From: 8:00pm To: 11:00pm Venue: Atrium Café Bar | Tickets: £10, Members - £8.

Sirkis/Bialas International Quartet

Sunday 3 May | From: 4:00pm To: 6:00pm Venue: Emporium | Tickets: FREE

Trish Ferrarin's Breakin' Jazz

Sunday 3 May | From: 2:30pm To: 4:30pm Venue: Atrium Cafe Bar | Tickets: FREE

Mark Lewis Trio & Friends

Sunday 3 May | From: 2:00pm To: 4:00pm Venue: Maxwell's | Tickets: FREE

Western Valley Hot Club

Sunday 3 May | From: 2:00pm To: 4:00pm Venue: Spread Eagle, Sawley | Tickets: FREE - Lunchtime jazz in the bar Booking a table advisable.

Sonny Intervals Duo

Sunday 3 May | Doors: 1.30pm, From: 2:00pm To: 4:30pm Venue: The Grand | Tickets: £12, Affinity & Jazz Club members - £11, Under 18's/Students - £10.

Soweto Kinch Trio

Sunday 3 May | From: 12:30pm To: 5:00pm Venue: Clitheroe Castle Bandstand | Tickets: FREE

Clitheroe Castle Bandstand - Sunday

Sunday 3 May | From: 12:00noon To: 1:30pm Venue: The Grand | Tickets: £15, Jazz Club members - £14, Under 18's/Student £10.

Soweto Kinch's Saxophone Workshop

Sunday 3 May | From: 12:00noon To: 2:00pm Venue: Atrium Cafe Bar | Tickets: FREE

John Ellis Trio

Sunday 3 May | From: 10:00am To: 11:30am Venue: The Grand | Tickets: £15, Affinity & Jazz Club members - £14, Under 18's/Students - £10.

Trish Ferrarin's Multi-Instrument Improvisation Workshop

Book tickets at the box office (Tues - Sat) The Grand, 18 York Street, Clitheroe BB7 2DL Tel: 01200 421599 Or at: www.thegrandvenue.co.uk

Tick the Gigs you want to see Great Value Festival Freedom Ticket £70 (Limited Availability)

Book tickets at The Grand’s Ticket Office Phone: 01200 421599 (Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm)

Paul J Rigby's Jazz Drumming Workshop

Paula Sellars & Gill Grundy Monday 4 May | From: 12:00noon To: 2:00pm Venue: Atrium Café Bar | Tickets: FREE

Email: info@rvjazzandblues.co.uk Tel: 07870 908159

Information correct at time of going to print - events are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Much more information on our website: www.rvjazzandblues.co.uk

Saturday 2 May | Doors: 8:00pm, Stage: 10.00pm To: 12:00pm Venue: Atrium Café Bar | Tickets: £12, Jazz Club members - £11, Under 18's/Students £6.

Baked A La Ska + DJ Skank Marvin

Main Festival Sponsor

Date: Friday 3 July | From 7.30 Venue: The Atrium Café Bar | Tickets: £10 - Members £8, available on the door.

Nicola Farnon Trio

Saturday 2 May | From: 8:00pm To: 10:00pm Venue: Maxwell's | Tickets: FREE

Adam Lynch Band

Date: Friday 8 June | From 7.30 Venue: The Atrium Café Bar | Tickets: £10 - Members £8, available on the door.

The Angry Men Quintet

Monday 4 May | Doors: 3:30pm, From: 4.00 To: 6:00pm Venue: The Grand | Tickets: £12, Affinity & Jazz Club members - £11, Under 18's/Students - £6, Seating Unreserved.

Paul Rigby's Northern Jazz Orchestra with Georgina Jackson - “Celebrating the Divas”

Monday 4 May | From: 2:00pm To: 4:00pm Venue: Rose & Crown | Tickets: FREE

Blues Stage - Blue Swamp

Monday 4 May | From: 12:00noon To: 5:00pm Venue: Clitheroe Castle Bandstand | Tickets: FREE

Clitheroe Castle Bandstand - Monday

Saturday 2 May | Doors: 7.15pm, From: 7:45pm To: 10:00pm Venue: The Grand | Tickets: £20, Affinity & Jazz Club members - £19, Under 18/Students - £10.

Stacey Kent

Saturday 2 May | From: 5:00pm To: 7:00pm Venue: Rose & Crown | Tickets: FREE

Blues Stage - Western Valley Hot Club

Saturday 2 May | From: 5pm To: 7.00pm Table booking advisable - 01200 424544

Jazzing at El Tapeo Spanish Restaurant & Tapas Bar

Saturday 2 May | From: 2:00pm To: 3:00pm Venue: The Grand | Tickets: Adults - £5, Children (Under 16) - £5, 2 children or more £4 each.

"I Have a Duck Who Can Roar!" - Living Story Music Ensemble

Unfurl

Saturday 2 May | From: 12:00noon To: 2:00pm Venue: Atrium Café Bar | Tickets: FREE

Julie Edwards Quartet

Monday 4 May | From: 10:00am To: 11:30am Venue: The Grand | Tickets: £15 - £14 Jazz Club Members - £10 Under 18's/Students.

Saturday 2 May | From: 12:00noon To: 1:00pm Venue: Clitheroe Library | Tickets: FREE

Saturday 2 May | From: 11:30am To: 1:30pm Venue: Maxwell's | Tickets: FREE

Sunday 3 May | From: 10:30pm till late Ticket only - 01200 424544

Late Night Jazzing at El Tapeo Spanish Restaurant & Tapas Bar

Sunday 3 May | Doors: 7:15pm, From: 7:30pm To: 10:30pm Venue: The Grand | Tickets: £20, Affinity & Jazz Club members - £19, Under 18's/Students - £10, Seating Unreserved.

Andy Sheppard Quartet

Sunday 3 May | From: 5:00pm To: 7:00pm Venue: Rose & Crown | Tickets: FREE

Blues Stage -Doug Perkins & the Spectaculars

Rick Shaw & Limehouse Laundry Boys

Saturday 2 May | From: 11:00am To: 12:00noon Venue: The Grand | Tickets: £4

Children's Beginners Workshop on Plastic Trombone or Trumpet

Saturday 2 May | From: 11:00am To: 12:00noon Venue: Clitheroe Library | Tickets: £5, Jazz Club members - £4.

Eric Ainsworth - My Life in Jazz

Venue: Castle Street, Clitheroe | Tickets: FREE Or buy them online at: www.thegrandvenue.co.uk

Book tickets at The Grand’s Ticket Office Phone: 01200 421599 (Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm) MONDAY 3 MAY

Unfurl Line-up: Olivia Moore - violin, Jim Faulkner - guitar, Gavin Barras - double bass, Adam Warne Egyptian percussion, John Ball - Indian santoor, tabla. Date: Monday 4 May, 12noon to 2pm Venue: Atrium Cafe Bar Tickets: FREE

North East based Unfurl’s music expands across continents, combining Indian ragas, flamenco and Arabic music with improvisation to create an original sound ranging from the dramatic to the sublime. A genuine fusion of traditional and jazz styles, with compelling band interplay and mesmerising atmospherics. P.S. I saw these people in Manchester and they were great! This gig supported by Jazz North Northernline programme

Clitheroe Castle Bandstand - Monday Date: Monday 4 May, 12noon to 5pm Venue: Clitheroe Castle Bandstand Tickets: FREE

Line-up: QEGS School Band - big band, Dales Jam Community Band - Clitheroe Ukelele Orchestra Clitheroe Castle Bandstand - Monday 4th May from 12.00 to 5pm - QEGS School Band - Dales Jam Community Band - Clitheroe Ukelele Orchestra.

Blues Stage - Blue Swamp Line-up: John Williamson - guitar, Mike Bowden - guitar, Big Vern - drums, Jim Moseley - bass.

Date: Monday 4 May, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Venue: Rose & Crown Tickets: FREE

Blue Swamp are well seasoned band featuring John Williamson from The Animals & Mike Bowden from ‘Dr Truth’. John Williamson has a very impressive history having played with many greats, such as Steve Cropper, Spencer Davis, Chris Farlow. Mike Bowden, highly respected singer/songwriter, fronted the Roach Twins for most of their career. A fine band to end the Rose & Crown’s Blues Stage!

Paul Rigby’s Northern Jazz Orchestra with Georgina Jackson - “Celebrating the Divas” Line-up: Paul J Rigby - band director & drums, Georgina Jackson - vocals & trumpet. Date: Monday 4 May, Doors: 3:30pm, 4.00pm to 6pm Venue: The Grand Tickets: £12, Affinity & Jazz Club members - £11, Under 18’s/Students £6, Seating Unreserved.

Led by founder Paul J Rigby, band director & drummer, and fronted by the superb vocal quality of Georgina Jackson, former NJO & Wigan Big Band trumpet player turned star singer, this premier North West big band on their 3rd festival appearance provides a fitting conclusion to the festival programme. In this performance, NJO, Paul and Georgina will be “Celebrating the Divas”. A feast for big band enthusiasts and anyone who wants to hear some big band favourite songs.

POST-FESTIVAL GIGS

The Angry Men Quintet Line-up: Mike Smith - Saxophones, Paul Cusick - Guitars, Patrick Hurley - Keyboard, Paul Robinson - Electric Bass and Jonathan Irving - Drums. Date: Friday 8 June from 7.30 Venue: The Atrium Cafe Bar Tickets: £10 - Members £8, available on the door.

...are a light and breezy contemporary jazz outfit led by Paul Robinson, and with the classic sax,guitar,keyboard front-line. The CD “Balancing Act” is a well produced debut album, showcasing all talents equally, but with a strong melodic structure underpinning the improvisation.

Nicola Farnon Trio A very welcome return to Clitheroe of the Nicola Farnon Trio, featuring the visually dynamic Nicola on Double Bass and vocals. Ably supported by Phil Johnson on drums and Piero Tucci on piano and tenor sax, a most unusual combination in jazz. Date: Friday 3 July from 7.30 Venue: The Atrium Cafe Bar Tickets: £10 - Members £8, available on the door.

This entertaining trio deliver jazz and Latin standards with great authority whilst injecting new life into old favourites. As Nicola says “You’re getting five musicians for the price of three.”

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JAZZ WORKSHOPS AT THE GRAND

Trish Ferrarin’s Rhythm Section Workshop Trish Ferrarin - Workshop Director. Trish Ferrarin is a highly experienced jazz tutor and regular workshop leader at Ribble Valley Jazz Festival. This workshop will concentrate on musicians playing in the rhythm section keyboard, bass & guitar players - with exception of drummers who can join Paul Rigby’s Jazz Drummers Workshop on Festival Monday. Early booking advised - only 20 places.

Date: Saturday 2 May, 10:00am to 11:30am Venue: The Grand Tickets: £15, Jazz Club members - £12, Under 18’s/Students - £10.

Children’s Beginners Workshop on Plastic Trombone or Trumpet Chris Fower - Warwick Music. This workshop presents an opportunity for children and young people, or beginners of any age, to test out their interest in playing trumpet and trombone on the relatively new pBone and the definitely new pTrumpet. ‘p’ stands for plastic, an opprtunity for a low cost introduction to normally brassy instruments. These instruments are colourful and hit the notes, so come along and give them a try, with expertise on hand.

Date: Saturday 2 May, 11am to 12noon Venue: The Grand Tickets: £4

Trish Ferrarin’s Multi-Instrument Improvisation Workshop Trish Ferrarin - Jazz Music Tutor. For the third festival running, Trish Ferrarin is running a jazz improvisation workshop, aimed at any instrument - bring your instrument with you. This workshop is supplemented by a fortnightly improvisation workshop following on from the end of the festival. Only 20 places book early to avoid disappointment.

Date: Sunday 3 May, 10:00am to 11:30am Venue: The Grand Tickets: £15, Affinity & Jazz Club members - £14, Under 18’s/Students - £10.

Soweto Kinch’s Saxophone Workshop Soweto Kinch - saxophones. Soweto Kinch’s saxophone workshop will be in demand from the region’s sax players. Here’s your chance to spend 90 minutes with a popular master musician, refining your playing skills. Just 20 places available - first come, first served. Book your place at The Grand Box Office.

Date: Sunday 3 May, 12:00noon to 1:30pm Venue: The Grand Tickets: £15, Jazz Club members - £14, Under 18’s/Student £10.

Paul J Rigby’s Jazz Drumming Workshop Paul J Rigby - Northern Jazz Orchestra band director & drummer. Paul Rigby, former Jazz Festival President and vastly experienced band director and tutor, is running his 6th Festival drumming workshop. This workshop will focus on jazz drumming for beginners - not many drummers more competent to do this than Paul Rigby! Book early - only room for 20 places.

Date: Monday 4 May, 10:00am to 11:30pm Venue: The Grand Tickets: £15, Jazz Club Members - £14, Under 18’s/Students - £10.

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Relax and enjoy a lunchtime meal or afternoon tea while gazing at the fantastic views across Clitheroe to the Ribble Valley.

The Atrium is also available for private functions, events, parties, formal dinners, weddings and is licensed for civil marriage ceremonies. Where possible we source all our ingredients locally and support Fairtrade products.

Opening Hours: April to Oct - Open Daily, 10.30am - 5pm / Nov to Mar - Open 12noon - 4pm, Fri to Tues (closed Wed and Thurs).

The Atrium Café Bar at Clitheroe Castle, Castle Hill, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 1BA Café telephone: 01200 442630 Café bookings and information: 07772 916850 e: info@atriumclitheroe.co.uk w: www.atriumclitheroe.co.uk

a truly fabulous ambience and atmosphere.

you’re amongst friends. Moor Lane, Clitheroe, Lancashire. BB7 1BE T: 01200 444174 www.theemporiumclitheroe.co.uk

Breakin’ Jazz - 4pm to 6pm Sunday 3rd May - Young People & Live Music! 14

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Mon to Fri 12-2pm & 5.30pm-9pm Saturday 6pm-9.30pm (A lighter bites menu is available between 2-6pm) Sun 12 noon-10.30pm (Food till 7.30pm) Or why not Stay in one of our seven luxuriously appointed bedrooms and make it a real treat!. Check our website for current prices and details of our Special Breaks and forthcoming events.

'There's always something happening at the Spread Eagle, Sawley! Sawley, Near Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 4NH

Telephone: 01200 441202 Email: spread.eagle@zen.co.uk www.spreadeaglesawley.co.uk

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T C A I K O V S K Y

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Watch your coffee being roasted - Choose from over 35 of the world’s finest coffees and 60 speciality teas.

- The kitchen serves up a selection of tasty sandwiches, toasties, salads and jacket potatoes.

- Dine in the Victorian coffee house on three floors.

- Plus a daily specials board and handmade desserts offer further tempting treats.

Exchange Coffee Company Coffee Roasters and Tea Merchants

24 Wellgate, Clitheroe BB7 2DP 01200 442270 www.exchangecoffee.co.uk Open Monday to Saturday: 9am-5.30pm (Coffeehouse closes at 5pm)

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Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues - Lancashire’s Premier Jazz Hub Support live music ... join Lancashire’s progressive jazz based music & arts charity - all year round! Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues is one of the most exciting and progressive music and arts organisations which priorities increasing participation in jazz and blues for both audiences and musicians, and expecially for young people, all year round! This is how we do it: ✔✔ Our Annual Ribble Valley Jazz Festival based in the market town of Clitheroe. ✔✔ Developing the skills of musicians through our two big bands, Ribble Valley Jazz Collective, and a new Funkystyle big band - and two quartets, the Splinter Band, and the Slipper Band, with weekly rehearsals. ✔✔ Regular jazz improvisation workshops, and other occasional workshops and presentations. ✔✔ Monthly gigs promoting some of the best regional and UK bands - See the rest of our 2015 programme ✔✔ Regular local gigs at two village hotels, the Bayley Arms, Hurst Green, and the Spread Eagle, Sawley. ✔✔ Supporting coaching & mentoring programmes for young musicians.

Support the development of Live Jazz & Blues music through membership - Details on www.rvjazzandblues.co.uk Membership £10 individuals, £15 families. Ribble Valley Big Band sounds: New musicians welcome to join weekly rehearsals from 7pm to 9pm at the Atrium Cafe Bar - Enquiries to - info@rvjazzandblues.co.uk or 07870 908159 > Ribble Valley Jazz Collective - rehearsal Monday evenings > Ribble Valley Funky Jazz Band (temporary name) - rehearsals Tuesday evenings Sponsored by Unistage and Atrium Cafe Bar Jazz on Fridays - Monthly gig programme at the Atrium Cafe Bar, Clitheroe March - Friday 6th - Sirkis/Bialas International Quartet - Strong grooves, high ballads, energetic delivery! April - Friday 10th - Arun Ghosh Band - Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year, Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2014 May - Friday 1st May - A Dread Supreme - 7-piece ensemble with strong roots in Jamaican music & jazz June - Friday 5th - The Angry Men - Light & breezy contemporary jazz with tunes from debut CD July - Friday 3rd - Nicola Farnon Trio - Nicola Farnon on bass & vocals delivering jazz & Latin standards September - Friday 4th - Simon Read Octet - Leeds-London band with buoyant, rich horn arrangements. October - Friday 2nd - The Aviator’s Ball - Matt Owen brings elements of jazz, world, classical & folk November - Friday 6th - Matt Holburn Quintet - Matt Holborn - one of the top UK jazz violinists. November - Friday 20th - Partisans - Cult UK Jazz/rock/experimental band in existence since 1996 December - Friday 11th - Jeremy Sassoon - Jazz & Blues singer/pianist - expect tunes from Ray Charles

Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Board Our Mission: To promote the cultural, social, and economic benefits of jazz and blues music by: Creating a thriving jazz and blues community - Involving young people - Organising performances - Sharing knowledge, information and skills Cooperating with others to promote cultural, social and economic benefit in Clitheroe, Ribble Valley, Lancashire and North West. RVJ&B Board - Chair: Sue Lightbown, Secretary: Alfred Cerezo, Treasurer: Phil Baugh, Sue Bradley, Matt Collinge, Paul Ellis, Lorraine Grice, Shaun Heffernan, Geoff Jackson, Jenni Schumann. Ribble Valley Jazz Festival Committee: Geoff Jackson - chair, Paul Ellis, Sue Lightbown, Matt Evans (The Grand), Shaun Heffernan, Jenni Schumann, Gary Ward. Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues - Lancashire’s Premier Jazz Hub Affiliated to Clitheroe Chamber of Trade - Registered with the Charity Commission - No: 1138083 Registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee in England & Wales - No: 07325147

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Saturday Street Festival & Music Castle Street, Clitheroe BB7 2BT www.valleygigs.co.uk

The Royal British Legion Social Club 41-45 Whalley Road, Clitheroe BB7 1EE Tel: 01200 422967 www.royalbritishlegionclitheroe.btck.co.uk

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Rose & Crown Hotel Castle Street, Clitheroe BB7 2BT Tel: 01200 442848 12 Grindleton Pavilion www.theroseandcrownhotelclitheroe.co.uk Sawley Rd, Grindleton BB7 4QS www.grindleton.org Maxwell’s Cafe Bar King Street, Clitheroe BB7 2EU 13 Spread Eagle Hotel Tel: 01200 443906 Sawley, Clitheroe BB7 4NH www.maxwellscafebar.co.uk Tel: 01200 441202 www.spreadeaglesawley.co.uk Clitheroe Library Sawley Church Street, Clitheroe BB7 2DG 13 Tel: 01200 428788 12 Gisburn www.valleygigs.co.uk

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10 Ribble Valley Arts Studio

Harris Court, Wellgate, Clitheroe BB7 2DP Tel: 07528 055723 www.ribblevalleyartstudios.com

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