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JAZZ BY THE SEA FESTIVAL 2017 A WONDERFUL WEEK OF JAZZ BY THE SEA IN 2017. Welcome to Jazz by the Sea Festival 2107 and a week of world class jazz across Bournemouth and Poole.

his year we have chosen a programme of jazz that we think will appeal to all. From the scintillating sounds of the Swing era brought to you by Clare Teal and her Hollywood Orchestra to the Afro Reggae beats of the Caribbean, courtesy of Soothsayers and just about everything jazzy in between! Not only have we broadened the appeal but we have increased the size and scope of the festival. There are a multitude of venues along our coastal strip, from Southbourne in the East to Sandbanks in the West featuring some of the ﬁnest Jazz on some of the ﬁnest beaches on the South Coast! New this year, our Jazzmobile, brings live jazz music to public venues near you and the ‘Dorset Queen Jazz Machine, a 1920’s passenger boat playing trad jazz whilst cruising Poole Harbour. Returning after the success of last year, our World Jazz Jamboree features international jazz stars from around the world.

The headline opening concert features BBC Radio 2’s Clare Teal and her Hollywood Orchestra who presents an evening of popular jazz music from the Great English and American Songbook. As the UK’s Queen of Swing, Clare’s family concerts are renowned for their energetic exuberance and high class entertainment. Also appearing during the week, well known British jazz funk band, The James Taylor Quartet and the internationally recognised acid jazz band, Incognito. One of the highlights of the Festival week is an evening of Blues and Boogie presented by Jazz FM at Lighthouse featuring accomplished guitarist Mark Harrison and international pianist Dino Baptiste plus Zoe Schwarz and the Blue Commotion Band. To round off a week of ﬁne jazz, the ‘World Jazz Jamboree’ introduces world class jazz music this year from Europe, Brazil, Africa, Cuba and the Caribbean. You will ﬁnd more details in the programme and via our website

and social media pages which are constantly being updated. So, we hope there is something for all jazz lovers! So do come and support us! Pay a visit to some of our popular local hotels, bars, pubs and restaurants who are offering free jazz events whilst enjoying a drink or a meal and look out for the Jazzmobile playing in public places throughout the festival week. Support us by buying a ticket to see world class jazz on stage at Canvas, Mr Kyps and Lighthouse. We hope you will enjoy our programme this year. My sincere thanks to all the Festival Management team and Supporters who have worked hard to make this happen!

May the Jazz be with you!

Gerry Clarke, Festival Director

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Sponsors

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Friends And Sponsors

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VENUE AND LOCATION

TIME

BAND

Sun 11th

Dorset Queen Jazz Cruise - Poole Quay Jazz Cafe, Jazz Brunch - Sandbanks Koh Lounge - Bournemouth Cafe Rouge - Westbourne The Plantation Pub - Canford Cliffs Gallones Ice Cream Parlour - Bournemouth Miramar Hotel, Gin & Jazz - East Cliff Koh Thai - Boscombe Urban Reef Beach Bar - Boscombe Cosy Club Lounge - Bournemouth Lighthouse Concert Hall - Poole Chaplin’s Bar - Boscombe Cliff House Hotel, Dinner Jazz - Southbourne

12 - 4 12 - 3 2-5 1pm 2-4 2-4 3-5 7.30 3-7 7.30 7.30 9.00 7 - 11

Chris Walker’s Pedigree Hot 5 Trad Jazz Andy Urquhart & friends Revolution Club Leonie Bourne Valley Jemz Elena Bantock TBC Sarah Bolter and friends RP3 Spiral Trio Sharp 9 Duo Claire Teal & her Hollywood Orchestra The Fox and the Owl Rachel More/ Veronique Joly Trio

Dean Park Inn, Jazz Jam - Bournemouth Jenkins & Sons, Steak & Jazz - Parkstone

8 -10 7.30

Ian Ellis and friends Sharp 9 Duo

Tues 13th

ETC International event Brendoncare, Sunrise Club – Newtown, Poole Koh Thai - Boscombe

7pm 2-4 7.30

Point of No Return BSO tea dance band with Richard Pearce Sharp 9 Duo

Wed 14th

Koh Thai - Boscombe Neo Restaurant - Bournemouth Bournemouth Pavilion Guildhall Tavern - Poole ETC International Brewhouse & Kitchen - Bournemouth Swing Unlimited Jazz Club - Parley Canvas Loft Bar - Bournemouth

7.30 7 - 10 3.00 7.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 7 - 11

Goodfoot Sharp 9 Duo Jazz Tea Dance Veronique Joly Trio Algorithm Jazz Group Rachel More Trio Alun Elliott-Williams Quartet Incognito

Mon 12th

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Thur 15th

Lighthouse Sherling Studio - Poole West Beach Restaurant - Bournemouth Cosy Club - Bournemouth Koh Lounge - Bournemouth Koh Lounge - Bournemouth Blue Boar Cellarbar - Poole Cafe Rouge - Westbourne ETC College Cafe Brewhouse & Kitchen – Southbourne La Tasca restaurant - Bournemouth Hotel du Vin - Poole Chaplins Bar - Boscombe 60 Million Postcards - Bournemouth Citygate Centre, BCTC Dinner - Bournemouth Urban Beach Hotel - Boscombe Athelstan Arms Pub - Southbourne

7.30 8.30 7.30 1- 3pm 9 - 11 7.30 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.30 6.00 9.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00

Jazz FM - Blues & Boogie night Tina May & Sarah Bolter Daryl Ford Trio Katie Francesca FB Pocket Orchestra Sam Eagles Richard Pearce Trio World Music event TBC Mojito Musique a Trois Bomo Swing Mutant Vinyl B U Big Band + Christian Burrows Jazz Morley BH6 Jazz Club

Fri 16th

All Fired Up - Jazz-Art Workshop - Bournemouth Koh Lounge - Bournemouth Koh Lounge - Bournemouth Koh Lounge – Bournemouth Brewhouse & Kitchen - Bournemouth Cumberland Hotel – Bournemouth Barrington Centre - Ferndown Cottonwood Hotel - Bournemouth Shelley Theatre - Boscombe Mr Kyps - Ashley Cross, Poole Canvas Loft Bar - Bournemouth

10 -12 1- 3pm 7-9 9pm 7.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 7.30 9.00 8.00

Hope & New Flower Generation Katie Francesca Revolution Club DJ Psychedel Saxuality The Rat Pack Tony Waller & Prohibition Jazz Tim Fulker Julie Dunn Quartet James Taylor Quartet DJ Jazzy B

Sat 17th

Jazzmobile at various locations

10 - 6 11- 2 11- 4 9pm 1pm 8 - 11 8 - 11 8 - 11 8 - 11 8 - 11 2–3 9 - 11 9 - 11 12.30 2.30 4.30 7.00 9.00

Tom Gwyther / Revolution Club Rachel More trio Richard Pearce trio Veronique Joly Quartet Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral Zoe Schwarz & Blue Commotion Lee Goodall trio Rosa Gray Band Tess at the Piano Various local jazz Groups Bomo Swing Bafaana Juke Box Gypsy Jazz Band Tommaso Starace Monica Vasconcelos Thokozile Collective Omar Puente Soothsayers

Beales Store - Bournemouth Sovereign Centre - Boscombe Libertine Pub - Westbourne Cafe Rouge - Westbourne Grove Tavern - Southbourne Mexigo Restaurant - Bournemouth King Charles Pub - Poole Quay The Angel Pub - Poole Town Jolly Sailor Pub - Poole Quay Harry Paye Day Main Stage - Poole Quay Koh Lounge - Bournemouth Chaplin’s Bar - Boscombe Lighthouse Sherling Studio - Poole World Jazz Jamboree

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GUEST ARTISTS JAMES TAYLOR

CLARE TEAL

AND HER HOLLYWOOD ORCHESTRA CONDUCTED BY GUY BARKER

ccompanied by her full Hollywood orchestra with an impressive 7 piece string section and conducted by world class trumpeter/composer Guy Barker, BBC Radio 2’s award-winning singer Clare Teal presents her family show at the Jazz by the Sea Festival this year. The Sunday evening’s programme contains a rich repertoire of popular music that explores timeless jazz classics from the great English and American songbook.

As the UK’s most popular Queen of Swing, Clare Teal’s concerts are renowned for their energetic exuberance and we are delighted she is able to join us on a mission to bring big band and swing to music lovers across the country and demonstrate that this genre is ever evolving and still relevant in today’s world. This promises to be an evening of inspired music and entertainment, performed by world class jazz musicians on the opening Sunday night at Lighthouse in Poole.

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LIGHTHOUSE CONCERT HALL

For a quarter of a century, the James Taylor Quartet (JTQ) has set the standard for the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz. On dozens of mighty albums and in their legendary gigs at home and abroad, they’ve quietly become a byword for distinguished British creativity. Their career has not only embraced acid jazz, soul, rock and funk music but has also delivered classic TV detective and action movie soundtracks such as the theme music album for ‘Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.’ The JTQ’s latest album ‘Closer to the Moon,’ brings together the worlds of jazz and classical music in a brilliant and unexpected marriage. We can’t wait to hear the outcome on stage at Mr Kyps on Friday night. www.jamestaylorquartet.co.uk

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Sunday 11th June 7.30pm Tickets: £24, £20 Tickets: £13

Tel: 01202 748945

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TINA MAY

Following the success of Tina May’s visit last year, we welcome her back to Bournemouth to perform a dinner jazz set with Sarah Bolter at WestBeach on Thursday evening 15th June. You can expect style, melody, swing plus a few ‘chansons francaises’ and a great meal overlooking one of the ﬁnest beaches in the South of England.

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WESTBEACH BAR & RESTAURANT

Thursday 15th June from 7pm Tel: 01202 587785 to book a table

CHRIS WALKER’S PEDIGREE HOT 5

The Pedigree Hot 5 was formed in 2013 to celebrate the glorious days in British Jazz history when traditional jazz bands were ﬁlling the dance halls and jazz clubs across the country. A number of live recordings were made and played regularly on the radio and many reached the hit parade in the late 1950’s and 60’s. Thanks to Marston’s Brewery sponsorship, the Pedigree Hot 5 keep alive that spirit and enthusiasm which will keep your feet tapping and remind you of the great tunes that are rarely played these days.

DORSET QUEEN JAZZ CRUISE

Sunday 11th June departing Poole Quay from 2pm Tickets: £20/24 Tel: 01202 724910 to book a place on the cruise. jazzbytheseafestival.co.uk

INCOGNITO

The enduring success of Incognito is one of the great stories of UK music during the last four decades. The 12 piece band was founded by Paul “Tubbs” Williams & Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick in the 1970’s and has enjoyed a number of successes over the years including “Always There”, featuring Jocelyn Brown, which made No. 6 in the UK and the hit single ”Don’t you worry ‘bout a thing” which became a club anthem and a global phenomenon. Catch them on stage at the Canvas Loft Bar in Poole Hill Bournemouth on Wednesday night.

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CANVAS LOFT BAR

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LOCAL MUSICIANS TOM GWYTHER GROUP PROHIBITION JAZZ Tom Gwyther’s WITH TONY WALLER continental style Jazz Quartet plays a mixture of soul jazz fusion music with intricate melodies, smooth grooves and fascinating rhythm. He will be appearing at regular intervals throughout the Jazz by the Sea Festival on tour with the Jazzmobile.

BOURNE VALLEY JEMZ

Bourne Valley Jemz is led by Steve Hayes who has spent his life as a professional trombonist playing for the likes of Matt Munro, Shirley Bassey and Vera Lynn. He has also worked with many of the best-known Big Bands - Syd Lawrence, Glenn Miller UK and the Jules Holland R&B orchestra. The band plays a BBQ brunch at The Plantation in Canford Cliffs Sunday 11th June.

Prohibition Jazz is the brainchild of trumpet player Tony Waller and includes some of the south’s top professional jazz musicians performing music from the 1920’s to the 1940’s. Audience involvement, and the high standard of musicianship guarantee a memorable evening at The Barrington Theatre, Ferndown on Friday 16th June.

RACHEL MORE

Rachel More performs a mixture of cool sophisticated jazz standards, swing, blues and bossa nova favourites. Rachel appears at Cliff House Hotel on Sunday 11th, at the Brewhouse & Kitchen in Bournemouth on Wed 14th and with Wendy Allen as Mojito at La Tasca on Thursday 15th June.

BOMO SWING

Bomo Swing the local high energy, multi-cultural band specialising in a melting pot of favourite world music styles guaranteed to get everyone in the festival mood. Think reggae, Balkan swing, gypsy, dance fusion all powered by a sizzling Latin percussion section and performed with a deep passion and commitment to create a night to remember. Bomo love their music, love performing and their sole aim is to get you up and moving and enjoy the party. They bring the carnival spirit, so come and join in! See them at Chaplin’s Bar in Boscombe on Thursday 15th June from 9pm.

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IAN ELLIS

A mainstay of Bournemouth’s jazz scene, Ian Ellis hails from London. His husky tenor saxophone has featured on tours and studio recordings. He will be playing at Dean Park Inn on Monday 12th June in a Jazz jam session with special guests.

ZOE SCHWARZ

A dynamic and distinctive jazzy blues sound from this award winning singer based in Poole. Zoe Schwarz is considered one of the best female blues singers in the UK and we are delighted to see her perform with her guitar playing husband Rob Koral in the Festival again this year. Catch her in the Sherling Studio at the Lighthouse for the Jazz FM Blues and Boogie night on Thursday 15th with her Blue Commotion Band or at Cafe Rouge and The Grove Tavern on Saturday 17th June.

VERONIQUE JOLY

In her exploration of French songs, Véronique Joly will be revisiting her French heritage, presenting fresh arrangements of some classic “chansons” and introducing some new numbers performed with her husband, jazz guitarist Rob Palmer. Hear them perform at Cliff House Hotel on Sunday 11th or at The Guildhall Tavern on Wednesday 14th June.

JULIE DUNN

Many beautiful love songs have been written in all sorts of genres. Singer Julie Dunn presents her collection of favourite vocal standards from Ella Fitzgerald & Frank Sinatra to Imelda May at The Shelley Theatre on Friday 16th June. For lovers of music and romance, an evening not to be missed!

THE BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY BIG BAND

enjoys a ﬁne reputation. Under the direction of experienced bandleader Steve Hayes, the band boasts a broad and challenging repertoire. This year they are putting on a special evening of entertainment at the Summer Showcase Extravaganza for the Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce and the Bournemouth Accommodation and Hotel Association at the Citygate Centre on Thursday 15th June.

LOCAL MUSICIANS REVOLUTION CLUB

When not performing ambient jazz, Revolution Club’s guitarist and composer, Dave Carson works in the studio producing other artists. This year at the Festival they will be playing a selection of their own original material in the Koh Lounge at various times through the week.

THE RAT PACK

The Bournemouth Rat Pack, a celebrated local 8 piece band playing Swing, Latin and Retro Pop made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Junior. It’s not all Frank, but it’s fun. Come ﬂy with them at The Cumberland Hotel on Friday 16th June.

MUSIQUE A TROIS

A feast of vintage and modern Gypsy Jazz, Swing, Tango and French Chansons including classics by Jacques Brel, Edith Piaf and Charles Aznavour arranged in their own unique style by Musique a Trois and sung by Bethany Jameson. See them perform at The Hotel du Vin on Thursday 15th June.

HOPE & NEW FLOWERS DUO

Hope Schachter is a talented local pianist and songwriter, who combines her skills with vocalist, Gina Thomas to create The New Flowers Duo. The Duo will be playing at the All Fired Up Pottery Cafe on Friday 16th June and will be hoping to inspire artists to create some three dimensional Jazz masterpieces!

DARYL FORD TRIO

Bournemouth pianist/ vocalist Daryl Ford brings swinging jazz classics to the Cosy Club on Thursday 15th June.

FB POCKET ORCHESTRA

The FB Pocket Orchestra takes listeners back to the hot jazz, blues, ragtime & popular dances of the 1920’s and 30’s. Hear them play in the Koh Lounge on Thursday 15th June.

SHARP 9 DUO

Smooth jazz from the classy duo of Claire Manners on saxophone and Ben Pedley on guitar and vocals. See them perform at the Cosy Club on Sunday 11th and at Koh Thai Tapas in Boscombe on Tuesday 13th and Neo restaurant on Wednesday 14th June.

ANDY URQUHART

Andy Urquhart is one of the leading jazz trumpeters in the south of England and we are fortunate that he can join us again at the Jazz by the Sea Festival. Andy has played with the likes of Gilad Atzmon, Liane Carroll and Ian Shaw and plays this year with his own group in the Jazz Cafe at Sandbanks beach on Sunday 11th June.

SARAH BOLTER

Popular local tenor sax player, Sarah Bolter runs her own jazz ensemble and can be seen at The Miramar Hotel on Sunday 11th June playing an afternoon of Gin and Jazz and with Tina May at WestBeach on Thursday 15th June. Playing this year with Tina and Sarah for the Jazz festival will also be Phil Doyle, from the Joe Loss Orchestra, on piano and Pete Maxﬁeld on double bass.

YOUNG MUSICIANS Following the success of last year’s JAZZFACTOR Music Competition for young musicians, the Jazz by the Sea Festival launched a showcase event for local schools at Bournemouth University earlier this year. We are delighted to announce the Queen

KATIE FRANCESCA

Love songs, mellow vocals and smooth jazz. These are the hallmarks of Katie Francesca, attractive local singer who captivates her audience with an atmosphere of warmth and geniality. Take a trip to Koh Lounge on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th June for a lunch time treat and hear her sing.

Elizabeth’s Upper School Jazz Orchestra in Wimborne have been selected to play at the Lighthouse Poole on Sunday 11th June as part of an evening’s programme of family Jazz with Clare Teal and her Hollywood Orchestra. The 18 piece school band will be performing at 7pm in the upstairs foyer ahead of the concert at 7.30pm. Come and listen to our young musicians of the future!

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WORLD JAZZ JAMBOREE

A series of concerts showcasing jazz music from around the world.

12.30 TO 2PM. TOMMASO STARACE QUARTET Accomplished Italian saxophonist explores the cinematic approach to jazz music set against images from one of Italy’s most celebrated photographers, Gianni Berengo Gardin.

2.30 TO 4PM. MONICA VASCONCELOS QUINTET The wonderful lyrical compositions of a world renowned Brazilian Bossa Nova singer are presented in concert with her original latin band.

4.30 TO 6PM. THOKOZILE COLLECTIVE

Dan Somogyi’s talented South African jazz sextet returns to the Studio to feature the reverberating rhythms and beats of the African continent.

7.00 TO 8.30PM. OMAR PUENTE SEXTET

Internationally acclaimed Cuban Violinist plays his unique style of music, combining elements of classical and traditional Cuban music to create an exciting new approach to Jazz.

9.00 TO 10.30PM SOOTHSAYERS

This hugely popular Afro Caribbean 7 piece band perform original Afrobeat and reggaeinﬂuenced jazz grooves that are guaranteed to get the audience in party mood for the festival ﬁnale.

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Lighthouse Poole’s Centre for the Arts

Dolphin Centre

Jenkins & Sons

Mr Kyps

Guildhall Tavern

Hotel du Vin & Bistro

The King Charles

Cafe Rouge

Jolly Sailor

The Plantation

The Blue Boar

The Angel

The Libertine

Jazz Cafe

Poole Quay (Dorset Queen)

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Hotel Miramar

Urban Beach Hotel

The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel

Urban Reef | Seafront Restaurant

Beales

Cliff House Hotel

Ventana Grand Cafe

Sovereign Centre

All Fired Up

The Grove Tavern

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Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southbourne

Koh Thai Tapas La Tasca

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WestBeach Cosy Club The Dean Park Inn ETC International College Canvas Loft Bar Citygate Centre Brewhouse and Kitchen - Bournemouth

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JazzFM PRESENTS BLUES AND BOOGIE

An evening of Blues and Boogie music featuring the sounds of New Orleans and introducing renowned UK acoustic blues guitarist Mark Harrison, international boogie woogie pianist Dino Baptiste and leading British female Blues singer, Zoe Schwarz with her husband Rob Koral and their Blue Commotion Band, hosted by Jazz FM’s David Freeman.

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JAZZ ON THE MOVE JAZZMOBILE DORSET QUEEN JAZZ CRUISE Jazz by the Sea Festival introduces a new approach to jazz. The purpose built Abacus JAZZMOBILE - a mobile music platform based on a 3.5 ton truck that can drive, park and play live jazz at multiple locations across Bournemouth and Poole featuring the Tom Gwyther Trio, Andy Urqhart and the Revolution Club Band with guest singer Penny Humphries.

Watch out for the Jazzmobile on the road during the festival week when it will be visiting the following locations: Horseshoe common

Boscombe Christchurch Road

Holdenhurst Rd BU/Kaplan

Westbourne Seymoor Road

Lansdown Rd

Southbourne Grove

Post Ofﬁce Rd

Poole Quay

Westover Road

Poole High St

Bourne Place

Lighthouse Centre for the Arts

Bournemouth Triangle

Boscombe Pier

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On board a recently restored 1920’s classic passenger boat The Dorset Queen, we are delighted to have with us this year Chris Walker’s Pedigree Hot 5 Trad Jazz band playing a selection of popular numbers from the glorious days of British Trad Jazz. The Hot 5 are guaranteed to keep alive the spirit and enthusiasm of the good old days whilst guests enjoy an old fashioned Dorset cream tea or a glass of ﬁzz cruising round picturesque Poole Harbour. The Dorset Queen will be alongside Poole Quay on Sunday 11th June from 12 noon with the cruise departure scheduled for 2.00pm

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VENUES. HOTELS, CLUBS, BARS, PUBS, RESTAURANTS THE KOH GROUP URBAN GUILD WESTBEACH The Koh Group have proudly joined forces with the Jazz By The Sea Festival and are showcasing their beautiful and newly opened event space, Koh Lounge on Poole Hill, Bournemouth, as the festival HQ and host venue for the whole week and the original Koh Thai Tapas restaurant in Boscombe features live music early in the week. The Koh Group was born locally to revolutionise the dining experience, with tapas style dining, zesty cocktails, first class service and a careful attention to detail all tied together in the buzzing atmosphere of Koh. Whilst The Koh Group continues to grow across the South, their roots stay firmly in Dorset and they are delighted to be taking part in the 2017 Jazz Festival for the first time.

Pop into Koh Boscombe for their legendary tapas and sit down dining with music from RP3, Sharp 9 Duo and Goodfoot. Alternatively get along to the ﬂagship Koh Lounge, for drinks and cocktails and enjoy a tasty platter over the sweet sounds of Katie Francesca, Revolution Club, FB Pocket Orchestra and Bafaana as The Koh Group bring the jazz genre to life!

Urban Guild’s mission is to make the world a better place, one hug at a time. Their family; the Urban Beach hotel, Urban Reef restaurant, Wood Oven Take away and Jenkins & Sons make positive human connections happen and their Urban Farm in the New Forest supplies fresh seasonal produce for all their restaurants.

Urban Beach hotel is just five minutes’ walk from the seafront, offering laid-back accommodation in 12 boutique rooms with fantastic hospitality. It’s all about great local food and drink and getting people together. Urban Reef café, bar and restaurant is a beachfront restaurant on the promenade next to Boscombe Pier. A daytime café and bar serving breakfast, lunch and a bistro menu in the evening, it offers panoramic views of Bournemouth bay. The Wood Oven Takeaway on Boscombe beach sells pizzas and slow-cooked meats, cooked in a traditional wood oven and the Jenkins & Sons bar and restaurant in Penn Hill, Poole sells the finest meat and fish, cooked using their unique ‘Josper Oven’ and served with British craft beers. Appearing at Urban Guild venues during the week are Spiral Trio, Sharp 9 Duo and Jazz Morley

WestBeach are very excited to be hosting this event with legendary Jazz singer Tina May. She is making a special appearance here during the Jazz by the Sea Festival week and will be taking diners on a journey through her favourite songs. Tina was one of the headline acts at last year’s Jazz Festival and it was an amazing evening. If you like jazz, this is a deﬁnite date for your diary. Jazz Nights are free to diners. The music starts at 7pm and continues until 9pm, while you feast on the delicious menu and extensive selection from their specials board.

CANVAS

Canvas was voted Bournemouth’s Best Night Out 2017 by Bournemouth Tourism. Dedicated to putting on big names, the Canvas Jazz Festival line up is second to none this year with the celebrated British jazz/soul/funk band, Incognito getting Up, Close & Personal on Wednesday 14th and Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B spinning the discs on Friday 16th. Both gigs are selling fast so be quick if you fancy bagging a ticket to one of these special dates!

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VENUES. HOTELS, CLUBS, BARS, PUBS, RESTAURANTS MR KYPS

Mr Kyps Live Music Venue has been a cornerstone of live music culture in Bournemouth and Poole for many years and has become a regular ﬁxture for UK touring bands. With room for 300 spectators and unrestricted views throughout, Mr Kyps has one of the most impressive concert venues on the South coast with a perfect atmosphere for the appreciation of live music. We are delighted The James Taylor Quartet will be playing there on Friday 16th June.

SHELLEY THEATRE

The Shelley Theatre is a small intimate theatre built in 1860 by Percy Florence Shelley, son of Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Shelley, the writer of Frankenstein, who was a playwright. He used to perform his plays to the great and good of Bournemouth and raised considerable funds towards the Boscombe Hospital, Boscombe Pier and the Lower Gardens in Bournemouth. The current owners have been gradually restoring the theatre and it is now a vibrant community venue showing all genres of theatre, music and ﬁlms. It has an excellent bar, stocking many local products and auditorium with comfortable seats originally from the 1920’s. Celebrated Jazz singer Julie Dunn will be playing there on Friday 16th June. It promises to be a great night out!

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SWING UNLIMITED THE BREWHOUSE JAZZ CLUB & KITCHEN

SUJC offers an eclectic programme of top quality jazz music every Wednesday evening at Parley Sports & Country Club. The club was originally founded by the Swing Unlimited Big Band Group, and proudly presents an unlimited diversity of jazz genres and musical talent, from piano trios up to full big bands performing all styles of jazz from trad to contemporary, funk, soul and fusion. Great food & drink is available and the friendly, welcoming atmosphere makes it a fun night out! SUJC presents guitarist Alun Elliott-Williams Quartet featuring vocalist Louise Victoria on Wednesday 14th June. Reservations always recommended!

COSY CLUB

Bathed in a year round sunny, relaxing and welcoming ambiance, Bournemouth Cosy Club retains much of its original art-deco façade. The dining areas are spread across 3 ﬂoors and offer guests an opportunity to sit amongst original paintings that adorn the walls beneath an eccentric mix of lightshades and dazzling displays of teardrop chandeliers. From the distinguishing third ﬂoor bar and rooftop terrace you can enjoy dining alfresco in one of the sunniest spots in Bournemouth. The talented local Sharp 9 Duo will be entertaining diners over supper here on Sunday 11th June.

A warm welcome awaits all from Brewhouse & Kitchen in Bournemouth and Boscombe! They’re a bit different from your traditional pub – B&K brew their own, unique craft beers on-site in a microbrewery! They have even brewed a special beer for the Jazz by the Sea Festival! Check the website for details! As well as matching every dish on the menu to a style of beer they also cook with beer – be sure to keep an eye out for recipes that make use of the local beer! B&K will be hosting local favourites including the Rachel More Trio and Saxuality during the festival week.

DEAN PARK INN

The Dean Park Inn is a popular meeting point for local and visiting jazz lovers alike. Whether you fancy a sociable pint of Wadworth’s ale or a bite to eat from the fresh food menu, there’s something on offer for everyone. Monday night is the Inn’s popular Jazz night operated by FNUK and will be hosting Ian Ellis and friends on 12th June. A different band every week, with a host of fantastic jazz artists, including plenty of saxophone, trumpet and amazing vocals for your entertainment and delight with the bonus of being completely free of charge.

VENUES. HOTELS, CLUBS, BARS, PUBS, RESTAURANTS THE LIBERTINE PUB

The Libertine is a specially crafted pub in the Heart of Westbourne, known for our juicy charcoal oven steaks and wood-ﬁred pizzas. There is a cosy restaurant that caters for any occasion as well as a lively bar that serves local ales, craft beer and excellent wines. On Monday nights there’s a two for one deal on all wood-ﬁred pizzas and on Tuesday take advantage of 35 day aged charcoal oven steaks at half the price. The Libertine is delighted to welcome Veronique Joly to perform on Saturday 17th June.

MEXIGO

Bournemouth’s best Burrito Bar is the quirky fast food Mexigo restaurant serving made to order Burritos, Fajitas, Bowls, Nachos, Tacos and Quesadillas to eat in or take away. Specialities include Chicken and Chorizo and Chunky Chilli Steak Burritos, and Chicken Fajitas all served with our own freshly made Guacamole and Tomato Salsa. You can wash these down with some great Mexican and Spanish Beers, Tequilas and frozen Margaritas whilst listening to the local Lee Goodall Trio who are playing there on Sat 17th June. Go and enjoy the best Mexican experience in town!

SIXTY MILLION POSTCARDS

60 Million Postcards was born in 2006 when the town’s post ofﬁce ran out of space to keep all the returned mail and decided to create a bar to store them. If you count very carefully you can see them all on the wall. As part of this year’s Jazz by the Sea Festival, 60 Million Postcards presents a FREE SHOW on Thursday 15th June featuring Mutant Vinyl aka Edwin Pope who has been successfully cultivating his own musical genre over the past few years and makes a welcome visit with his latest music.

CHAPLINS CELLAR BAR

Chaplins is a unique music venue located in the heart of Boscombe. The venue plays host to original live music as well as poetry, comedy and theatre events. Decorated by interior designer Vivien Hoffman and a variety of local artists, Chaplins has been awarded a number of prestigious awards including holder of The Best Community Pub in the UK. It has earned an outstanding reputation at the centre of the Bournemouth Music Scene, encouraging popular local Bands and musicians. Chaplins are delighted to be hosting the Fox and the Owl, Bomo Swing and The Juke Box Gypsy Jazz Band as part of the Jazz by the Sea Festival this year.

HOTEL DU VIN

Situated just behind Poole Quay in the heart of the Old Town, Hotel du Vin & Bistro offers the perfect combination of great location and renowned hospitality. With 38 individually designed rooms, a trademark bistro serving classic French dishes, a cosy bar area, intriguing Laroche wine tasting cellar and courtyard terrace for alfresco dining, it makes a perfect venue for our Jazz by the Sea Festival in Poole. The hotel is delighted to be hosting Musique a Trois on Thursday 15th June as part of this year’s festival. Dine before 7pm and enjoy three courses from their Fixed Price Summer Menu with a complimentary glass of wine.

THE MIRAMAR HOTEL

For jazz fans, there’s something special with the Hotel Miramar’s ‘Gin and Jazz’ afternoon on Sunday 11th June with Sarah Bolter and her jazz ensemble playing cool jazz from 3pm. Listen to the sounds of Summer and enjoy a glass of something chilled as you watch the sun set across the bay. There is no entrance fee and everyone is made to feel exceptionally welcome. There can be no better way to round off a busy day than just chilling out and listening to live jazz on the lawn!

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VENUES. HOTELS, CLUBS, BARS, PUBS, RESTAURANTS COTTONWOOD HOTEL

With stunning views of the Solent and great food, real ales and tasty cocktails the Cottonwood Boutique Hotel is delighted to be part of the Jazz by the Sea Festival again this year and has Tim Fulker playing in the hotel bar on Friday 16th June from 8pm.

CLIFF HOUSE HOTEL

Cliff House Hotel is a unique destination for anyone who wants to experience the beauty and history of the Dorset coastline. Nestled in the idyllic town of Southbourne, the hotel recently became the ﬁrst UK hotel to join the International chain of Charm & Character Hotels. The landscaped garden, terrace and bright indoor lounge area with a fusion of interior design styles, lend themselves perfectly to enjoying live jazz music. The hotel hosts our launch night on Sunday 11th June with an evening of fine food and jazz including a Champagne & canapé reception with music by Rachel More and a sumptuous four course dinner and entertainment by Veronique Joly

CAFE ROUGE

The Cafe Rouge in Westbourne offers authentic French style restaurant dining with a menu ﬁlled with innovative dishes inspired by the regions of France. With a decorative interior and private courtyard for outdoor dining, it is the perfect place to meet friends or just unwind over a glass of your favourite wine and listen to some jazz. Thursday 15th June features the Richard Pearce Trio as part of this year’s Jazz by the Sea Festival.

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THE CUMBERLAND HOTEL

Located on a magniﬁcent cliff top directly above Bournemouth’s spectacular sandy beach the iconic Cumberland Hotel is the perfect venue for a weekend of Jazz by the Sea. On offer to all guests, a unique Art Deco boutique style hotel with a classy hint of opulence. Friday night is Swing night with the Bournemouth Rat Pack, a celebrated local 8 piece band playing Swing, Latin and Retro Pop made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Junior.

THE GROVE TAVERN

Winner of a recent Best Bar in Bournemouth award, The Grove Tavern is proud to be participating in the Jazz by the Sea Festival again this year, presenting Zoe Schwarz and Rob Koral with their ever popular Blue Commotion Rhythm & Blues Band on Friday 16th June.

THE GUILDHALL TAVERN

The Guildhall Tavern Poole Noted for its ﬁne seafood, The Guildhall Tavern is located just two minutes from the Quay in the heart of the old town of Poole. Run by a charming French couple, Frederic & Severine, the Tavern offers a warm friendly atmosphere and an authentic French cuisine. Their regular themed evenings are always popular and we are delighted they will be hosting The Veronique Joly Duo playing French chansons and jazz classics on Wednesday 14th June. So book a table now for a great French night out!

NEO RESTAURANT

NEO offers exceptional brasserie style dining in the heart of Bournemouth. The iconic panoramic glass fronted building boasts a stylish art deco interior, large sun terrace with sea views and a stylish cocktail Lounge Bar. Their contemporary surroundings and a relaxed atmosphere, means you can sit back and enjoy the jazz music whilst dining or having a cocktail or glass of wine. Sharp 9 Duo will be performing their uptempo funky Jazz sounds in the NEO Lounge Bar on Wednesday 14th June, from 7pm.

LA TASCA RESTAURANT

La Tasca Bournemouth is a genuine Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant situated on the town’s square, a short distance from Bournemouth’s spectacular seafront. With the iconic pier and range of shops nearby, the restaurant comes with a lively and welcoming atmosphere that goes hand in hand with the warmth and vibrancy of Spanish cuisine. Playing there on Thursday 15th June as part of the festival are Mojito, the popular local female duo with singer Rachel More and saxophonist Wendy Allen.

VENUES. SHOPS AND RETAIL OUTLETS ALL FIRED UP

All Fired Up is a Paint-Your-Own Pottery Cafe situated in the centre of Bournemouth offering a fun and relaxing environment for adults and children to relax and express their creativity. It’s a perfect place to chill out whilst listening to great jazz and creating some classic masterpieces. Jazz by the Sea Festival have partnered with All Fired Up to put on a relaxing morning of jazz music designed to inspire you to be creative in clay. Get along on Friday 16th June and create your very own unique work of art whilst listening to Hope and the New Flowers Duo.

GALLONES

Gallone’s offers an exceptional ice cream experience in Bournemouth town centre. You can enjoy some of the best ice creams in town and even make your own jazz sundae from a choice of over 30 ice cream ﬂavours available. The company has been making ice cream for over 100 years and prides itself on a warm welcome and great customer service and they look forward to serving you over the Festival period as you listen to some live jazz music on a Sundae afternoon!

CASTLEPOINT SHOPPING PARK

As part of our vision to bring live Jazz music to retail outlets, shopping centres and parks we are delighted to be partnering with the Castlepoint Shopping Park. It is the largest shopping park in the UK and has many of the biggest stores in the region, including major retailers such as M&S, Gap, Topshop, Asda, Sainsbury’s and B&Q and we are delighted to be bringing the Jazzmobile to entertain shoppers and visitors at various times during the festival week.

BEALES STORE

Beales Department Store began trading in Bournemouth in 1881 and over the intervening years, has undergone considerable changes. However it has always strived to maintain its philosophy as a family department store offering fine brands and products at attractive prices, with a loyal and committed staff. The Jazz by the Sea Festival are delighted to welcome Beales Store as Business Partners working to develop the festival for the benefit of the people of Bournemouth and Poole. Together we are launching an exclusive new Friends of the Festival – Festival Patrons Club at their new event space on the top floor of Beales Store, called Way Up. Join us there for a launch event on Saturday 10th June at 1.00pm and hear about our special introductory offers and plans for the future.

DOLPHIN CENTRE

The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole is home to over 130 stores offering everything from independent boutiques to favourite high street stores including Primark, Boots and M&S. They will be hosting live jazz by Revolution Club on Saturday 17th June from 11am in the main hall.

SOVEREIGN CENTRE

The Sovereign Centre in Boscombe is a modern shopping mall featuring high-street fashion branches, budget shops and health and beauty outlets and will be presenting live jazz on Saturday 17th June with Richard Pearce Trio playing a selection of popular jazz favourites from 11am.

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