Lichfield Arts Jazz & Blues

16/06/2024

It's now one week since the last day of our Lichfield Arts Jazz & Blues Festival, and so here's some more pictures to show you what we got up to this time last week!

It was our Sunday Big Band Afternoon Special featuring the Walsall Jazz Orchestra, and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Jazz Orchestra with special guests Steve Ajao and Paul Dunmall!

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Walsall Jazz Orchestra Royal Birmingham Conservatoire RBC Jazz and Eastside Jazz Club

13/06/2024

Click on this to read Ben Macnair's review of the Friday night gig with Dennis Rollins and the Nick Dewhurst Band!

The critically-acclaimed jazz musician Dennis Rollins had sterling support from The Nick Dewhurst Band as he gave a fine display of musical invention at the Lichfield Jazz and Blues Festival.

12/06/2024

It was all about the Salsa on Thursday night - read about it here!

The salsa band Del Camino played a set perfect for dancing when they played at Lichfield’s Jazz and Blues Festival.

11/06/2024

On Saturday night at the Lichfield Arts Jazz & Blues Festival, we welcomed the one and only KING PLEASURE & THE BISCUIT BOYS to play in front of a fantastic audience at the Lichfield Guildhall! A superb evening was had, and thanks to everyone who came to make it a completely sold out evening!🥳

Thanks as always to Summerwb_photography for the great photos!

10/06/2024

Read all about it!

The acclaimed Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra opened the 2024 Lichfield Jazz and Blues Festival when they played at the Cathedral Hotel.

10/06/2024

Whilst the music may have finished last night, there's still plenty more to share with you from the festival this year, starting here with these great photos from the Lindy Hop session on Saturday!

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Lichfield Arts The Jim Wynn Swing Orchestra & Swingtet

08/06/2024

The Lichfield Arts Jazz & Blues Festival continued last night with a fabulous evening of Jazz & Funk, featuring Dennis Rollins with the Nick Dewhurst Band! We had a wonderful evening, and thanks again to everyone who came to support!

If you liked the music last night, then there's a good chance you'll enjoy all of the artists appearing on Sunday at the Guildhall including the Walsall Jazz Orchestra, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Jazz Orchestra, Svarc Hanley Longhawn Trio and the Emma Jonson Band!

Thanks once again to Summerwb_photography for the pictures!

08/06/2024

Thursday evening at the Lichfield Jazz & Blues Festival welcomed the Latin sounds of Del Camino! It was a brilliant night of Salsa Music & Dancing at the Cathedral Hotel! Thanks as always to everyone who came and danced the night away 🕺💃

For all the dancers out there who enjoyed the salsa, maybe some of you might like to try your hand at our Lindy Hop sessions too?

In the Guildhall today we've got a Lindy Hop workshop provided by Jacqui Evans and Nigel Bell (from Lichfield Lindy) from 3-4pm, and a dance with live music featuring the The Jim Wynn Swing Orchestra & Swingtet from 4.30-6pm!

For all other festival listings, please head to the Lichfield Arts website!

Thanks once again to Summerwb_photography for the great photos!

06/06/2024

What a FANTASTIC start to the 2024 Lichfield Jazz & Blues Festival last night! The Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra - MYJO entertained us last night at the Cathedral Hotel with a superb programme of Big Band jazz that featured their wonderful young musicians!! Thanks to everyone who came to our first evening! 🎷🎺

The festival continues tonight with Del Camino providing us with an evening of Latin & Salsa music. The dance floor will be out, so bring your dancing shoes for a fine evening of Salsa dancing!! Doors open at 7.15pm, and music starts at 7.45pm. Tickets are available both on the Lichfield Arts website, or on the door!🕺💃

Thanks to Summer Whordley for the brilliant pictures 😃

05/06/2024

Our Jazz & Blues Festival officially starts tonight! Get down to the Cathedral Hotel for live music from the one and only Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra - MYJO.

Tickets are still available either from the Lichfield Arts Website, or on the door. Doors open at 7.15pm, and music starts at 7.45pm. See you later for a brilliant Big Band start to our Jazz & Blues Festival!

03/06/2024

Thursday night is Salsa night!

🎶💃 Let's salsa the night away at our Salsa Evening with Del Camino, happening at the Cathedral Hotel on 6th June, part of the Lichfield Arts Jazz and Blues Festival!

With their vibrant sound and sensational performances inspired by the UK Latin scene, Del Camino guarantees an unforgettable salsa extravaganza!

Secure your tickets now at👇 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lichfieldarts/lichfield-arts-jazz-blues-festival-salsa-evening-with-del-camino/e-oqqjvd.

03/06/2024

ASpire played in the beautiful sunshine yesterday at the Bowling Green in Lichfield! They've kicked off our Jazz & Blues Festival week in style!!

Next up: Wednesday evening (5th June) featuring MYJO at the Cathedral Hotel!

02/06/2024

Jazz & Blues Festival week kicks off this afternoon, featuring ASpire at the Bowling Green! Come on down for some glorious weather and fabulous tunes! 🎶

‼️ Gig Alert ‼️ Sunday 2nd June 🎺

Join us on the 2nd June at Bowling Green, Lichfield to enjoy an afternoon of jazz 🎷 grab a drink and join us in the beer garden 🍻 fingers crossed there will be sun ☀️ see you there!

25/05/2024

A fantastic Sunday afternoon of Big Band music to look forward to!

🎺🎶 Join us for a spectacular Sunday Afternoon Big Band Special at Lichfield Guildhall on 9th June as part of the Lichfield Arts Jazz & Blues Festival! 🎷

From 1pm, groove to the sounds of the Walsall Jazz Orchestra renowned for their contemporary jazz classics and outstanding solo performances. Then, from 3:30pm, witness a mesmerizing performance by the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Jazz Orchestra, featuring special guests blues guitarist Steve Ajao Blues Giants and saxophonist Paul Dunmall - news and stuff 🎸✨

Don't miss this extraordinary musical experience! Secure your tickets now📲: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lichfieldarts/lichfield-arts-jazz-blues-festival-sunday-afternoon-big-band-special/e-raloyv

23/05/2024

🎺🎶 Get ready to groove with KING PLEASURE & THE BISCUIT BOYS at Lichfield Guildhall on Saturday 8th June! 🎶🎸

With over 6500 performances in 21 countries, they're more than just a band – they're an institution! From sharing the stage with legends like B.B. King to lighting up festivals and clubs across the UK and Europe, their rough, tough, and always rocking style will keep you dancing all night long. Don't miss this unforgettable performance at the Lichfield Arts Jazz and Blues Festival!

Secure your tickets at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lichfieldarts/lichfield-arts-jazz-blues-festival-king-pleasure-the-biscuit-boys/e-jddvzq.

22/05/2024

Coming up very soon!

‼️ Gig Alert ‼️ Sunday 2nd June 🎺

Join us on the 2nd June at Bowling Green, Lichfield to enjoy an afternoon of jazz 🎷 grab a drink and join us in the beer garden 🍻 fingers crossed there will be sun ☀️ see you there!

22/05/2024

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🎶💃 Get ready to dance the night away at our Salsa Evening with Del Camino which is taking place at the Cathedral Hotel on 6th June, as part of Lichfield Arts Jazz and Blues Festival!

Inspired by the UK Latin scene, Del Camino is known for their dynamic sound and unforgettable performances. Don't miss out on this salsa extravaganza!

To grab your tickets, please visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lichfieldarts/lichfield-arts-jazz-blues-festival-salsa-evening-with-del-camino/e-oqqjvd

11/05/2024

A whole Sunday evening of Blues, mixed in with Funk & Jazz too! Featuring the Emma Jonson Band, as well as the Svarc Hanley Longhawn Trio - this is going to be a great final night at our Jazz & Blues Festival!

🎵🎷 Don't miss out on Sunday Evening Blues, Jazz & Funk at Lichfield Guildhall on 9th June, as part of the Lichfield Arts Jazz & Blues Festival!

From 5:45pm, groove to the original sounds of Svarc Hanley Longhawn Trio, followed by the energetic performance of the Emma Jonson from 8pm.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and soulful vibes! 🎹✨

For tickets, please visit👇https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lichfieldarts/lichfield-arts-jazz-blues-festival-sunday-evening-blues-jazz-funk/e-dqezjb

10/05/2024

This was a brilliant evening last year, so we’re looking forward to another great Salsa evening this year too!

🎶💃 Let's salsa the night away at our Salsa Evening with Del Camino, happening at the Cathedral Hotel on 6th June, part of the Lichfield Arts Jazz and Blues Festival!

With their vibrant sound and sensational performances inspired by the UK Latin scene, Del Camino guarantees an unforgettable salsa extravaganza!

Secure your tickets now at👇 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lichfieldarts/lichfield-arts-jazz-blues-festival-salsa-evening-with-del-camino/e-oqqjvd.

23/04/2024

Our next monthly Jazz gig features the Alex Clarke Quartet. Tickets available via the website, or on the door as usual. Date is Wednesday 15th May, and kicks off at 7.45pm! See you there!

🎷🌟 Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of jazz with the Alex Clarke Jazz at the Cathedral Hotel on May 15th! 🎶

Returning to Lichfield, saxophonist Alex Clarke, a finalist in the 2020 BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year, showcases her acclaimed talent. Praised for a vast repertoire and a keen ear for harmony, Alex's sound is deeply rooted in bebop tradition.

Recipient of the 'rising star' award in the British Jazz Awards and a nominee in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards in 2021 and 2022, Alex Clarke promises an evening of unrivalled jazz brilliance.

Don't miss the opportunity to witness jazz excellence!

🎟️ Secure your tickets at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lichfieldarts/alex-clarke-quartet/e-mdpaaa

02/02/2024

A lovely review by John Watson of our Jazz gig last month featuring the Aidan Amann Trio.

Read all about it here:

Jazz photos, images and pictures plus other music photography by John Watson, UK: View and buy images at www.jazzcamera.co.uk

14/01/2024

News hot off the press! We're delighted to say that early bird full festival tickets for our 2024 Lichfield Arts Jazz & Blues Festival are now on sale!

Our festival this year will run from Wednesday 5th June through to Sunday 9th June, and will once again feature a brilliant selection of artists!

Already confirmed for our festival this year is:

- A Big Band evening with the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra
- A repeat of our hugely successful salsa evening with Del Camino
- Special Guest Dennis Rollins with the funky Nick Dewhurst Band
- A Lindy Hop Dance with the Jim Wynn Swingtet
- Our Saturday evening main act, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys, in the Guildhall
- Local favourites Walsall Jazz Orchestra
- Jazz & Fusion from the Svarc/Hanley/Longhawn trio
- Great blues from the Emma Jonson Band

Plus there's more to be announced soon!

Tickets for individual events will go on sale in due course, but for now if you want to snap up your early bird full festival ticket (our offer runs until the end of February), then please head to https://lichfieldarts.org.uk/events/

Many thanks! 😀🥳

Our events Experience the excitement of live music and a varied programme of events with Lichfield Arts. With a diverse offering of professional artists across many genres, our concerts and festivals in the heart of Lichfield are a great way to enjoy the best in live performance.

05/01/2024

Happy New Year to all Lichfield Arts Jazz & Blues fans!

We've got some great monthly gigs coming up for you this year, and there's our annual Jazz & Blues Festival coming up in June as well which we're very much looking forward to!

Kicking things off though on Wednesday 17th January will be the Aidan Amann Trio featuring Nick Manz.

After a brilliant performance at last year’s festival, we’re delighted to welcome back the drummer led Aidan Amann Trio, which features Lichfield’s own star jazz pianist Nick Manz (BBC Young Jazz Musician Finalist in 2022). Formed of students and graduates of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, the trio will be offering their take on the traditional jazz standards, original compositions, and an array of Scandinavian jazz music from the likes of Esbjörn Svensson and Lars Danielsson.

For tickets and more information please head to the Lichfield Arts website https://lichfieldarts.org.uk/events/

We look forward to seeing you there!

Photo credit: John Watson/jazzcamera.co.uk

06/11/2023

Looking forward to this one, coming up in just over a week 😃🎷

🎷✨ Experience Emma Johnson's Gravy Boat at the Cathedral Hotel in Lichfield on Wednesday 15th November at 7:45 PM!

🌟 Gravy Boat, the cinematic instrumental band from Leeds led by saxophonist Emma Johnson, is making their Lichfield debut. Their acclaimed debut album 'Worry Not' won the prestigious Peter Whittingham Award in 2021, praised by Jazzwise Magazine.

🎵 Join us for an evening of contemporary, infectious melodies and captivating compositions that let each band member shine.

Don't miss this chance to enjoy their 'characteristic Northern warmth and charm' through music and the tales that inspire it.

Secure your tickets now at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lichfieldarts/emma-johnson-s-gravy-boat/e-orgppr

🎷🌈 It's a night of imaginative music you won't want to miss!

21/10/2023

Thanks to everyone who came and supported our first Jazz Gig of the new season at the Cathedral Hotel!

Liam Brennan's band Abacus put on a great show. To read all about it, have a look at this article on the Express and Star website.

Our next gig is on Wednesday 15th November, and will feature Emma Johnson's Gravy Boat! Tickets available online, or on the door as always.

The weather was wet, wild and miserable outside Lichfield’s Cathedral Hotel. But as the rain hammered down, inside the hotel there was the warm glow of beautifully played jazz with the debut of the young band Abacus.

17/10/2023

Coming up in December! Tickets selling like hot mince pies already, so grab’em soon while you can! 😉

Get ready to celebrate Christmas with us on Wednesday 20th December, at the Cathedral Hotel in Lichfield. It's our Christmas Special featuring the incredible Lichfield Jazz Big Band!

This ensemble boasts some of the region's most talented musicians, and they're bringing you a unique twist on your favorite Christmas classics. Get ready for a jazzy, reimagined holiday sound that's served up in a way you might not have heard before! Expect a few other hits thrown in and a great night awaits!

Guided by the gifted music educator and jazz musician, Nick Dewhurst, this is the perfect way to ring in the holiday season. You can count on captivating performances from this exceptional band, exceptional musicianship, and, of course, an array of brilliant tunes.

Our Christmas Special is a cherished tradition, and we can't wait to share it with you!

To secure your tickets, simply visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lichfieldarts/christmas-special-featuring-the-lichfield-jazz-big-band/e-vmzvyq.

See you there! 🎄🎶

14/10/2023

We're looking forward to welcoming Alto Saxophonist Liam Brennan and his band 'ABACUS' to the Cathedral Hotel this Wednesday (18th October) for our first Wednesday jazz gig of the new season!

Doors open 7.15pm, music starts at 7.45pm. Tickets cost £15, and are available both on the door, and online. Hopefully see you there!

04/10/2023

Look at these lovely flyers! Not got one yet? Well - you can pick them up across town at either S&J Music, the Cathedral Hotel, the George Hotel, the Hub at St Mary's, or at 45/33 Vinyls and Gifts!

Then - stick'em on yer fridge and tell everyone to come down to the live jazz gigs - which start in two weeks' time (on Wed 18th October)!

We'll of course have flyers at the gig too, so you can always pick yours up then.

Enjoy! 😃

02/10/2023

Coming up in November! Emma Johnson Music

🎷✨ Experience Emma Johnson's Gravy Boat at the Cathedral Hotel in Lichfield on Wednesday 15th November at 7:45 PM!

🌟 Gravy Boat, the cinematic instrumental band from Leeds led by saxophonist Emma Johnson, is making their Lichfield debut. Their acclaimed debut album 'Worry Not' won the prestigious Peter Whittingham Award in 2021, praised by Jazzwise Magazine.

🎵 Join us for an evening of contemporary, infectious melodies and captivating compositions that let each band member shine.

Don't miss this chance to enjoy their 'characteristic Northern warmth and charm' through music and the tales that inspire it.

Secure your tickets now at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lichfieldarts/emma-johnson-s-gravy-boat/e-orgppr

🎷🌈 It's a night of imaginative music you won't want to miss!

23/09/2023

We're really excited to have 3 great gigs coming up for you this Autumn!!

As always - it's the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Tickets available on the door, or online.

We look forward to seeing everyone again on Wednesday 18th October!! 😃