Nairn Jazz presents a little bit of magic…
There was magic in the air on Saturday November 25th 2006 when
one of the first jazz stars ever to play in Nairn returned for a
concert with the town’s new favourite.
American tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton has long had a following
in Scotland, thanks to his majestic, velvety sound and superswinging
style. It’s always a treat to hear him, whether he’s
in romantic, balladeering mode (and nobody does love songs like
him) or in a bluesy groove. Hamilton’s 2006 visit to Nairn
was especially memorable in that it was his first musical encounter
here with the current darling of the scene - Italian pianist Rossano
Sportiello. A player who effortlessly blends elegance with warmth
and wit, Sportiello wowed audiences and fellow ivory tinklers at
this year’s Jazz Festival.
Add to the mix the delightful bass and vocals of Niki Parrot (direct
from New York for this encounter) who played a duo concert with
Sportiello on Friday 24th and Hamilton’s regular drummer Steve
Brown, also a favourite of Rossano, and you have all the ingredients
for an unforgettable weekend of jazz!
• Friday 24th November 8.00pm
Rossano & Niki Duo
• Saturday 25th November 8.00pm
with Steve Brown & Scott Hamilton
Both evenings in the intimate setting of the Half Conference Suite
in the Newton Hotel, Nairn.
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2006 Festival Programme: 6th—13th
August 2006
featuring an outstanding line-up of the world's top
jazz musicians including
Curtis Stigers, Warren Vache, George Masso, Kenny Davern, John
Bunch, Houston Person, Benny Green, Jesper Lundgaard, Alvin Queen,
Butch Miles, Hilary Kole , John Hart, Matt Skelton, Brian Kellock,
Dave Cliff, Harry Allen, John Allred, Bill Allred, Duke Heitger,
Evan Christopher, John Sheridan, Rossano Sportiello, Bob Wilber,
Dany Doriz, Andrew Cleyndert, Nicki Parrott, David Ostwald's Gully
Low Jazz Band and more…
for three days the return of the Festival marquee - eight days
of great music.
Enjoy our 17th annual programme - 6th -13th August
Eight days, six venues one of the biggest line-ups of the world’s
top international jazz musicians in Nairn!
In addition to our Main Evening Programme we have ·
Masterclass Events · Lunchtime Concerts · Classroom Bistro Concerts
· Afternoon Concerts · Knockomie Night Concerts
| Time |
Location |
Act |
Price |
| Sunday 6th |
8.00pm
|
Newton Hotel
|
Curtis Stigers
SOLD OUT
Smooth and stylist US vocalist with his own American trio.
www.curtisstigers.com |
£17.50
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| Monday
7th |
| 10.00am
|
Newton Hotel
|
Masterclass - Curtis Stigers
Vocal and Rythym Section. |
Adult £5.00
Child £2.50 |
| 10.30am
|
Classroom
|
Rossano Sportiello
Stride, swing, classical and bop from Nairn's favourite
Italian pianist. www.rossanosportiello.com |
£6.00
|
| 1.00pm
|
Newton Hotel
|
Brian Kellock Trio with Dave Cliff
His new trio takes on the Peterson line-up and swings just
as much. |
£7.50
|
| 3.30pm
|
Little Theatre
|
Rossano Sportiello solo
Thrilling new star of classic jazz piano from stride to
bop via Chopin!
|
£5.00
|
| 8.00pm
|
Newton Hotel
|
The Statesmen of Jazz
Warren Vache (T C), Kenny Davern (C) George Masso (TB),
Houston Person (S), John Bunch (P), Nicki Parrott (B), Butch
Miles (D)
Ambassadors of Swinging Jazz in the States first time together
in the UK. |
£15.00
|
| 8.30pm
|
Knockomie Hotel
|
Brian Kellock Trio and Dave Cliff
Scotland's own Oscar Peterson!
www.briankellock.com |
£7.50
|
| Tuesday 8th |
10.00am
|
Newton Hotel
|
Masterclass - Kenny Davern - Clarinet
|
Adult £5.00
Child £2.50 |
10.30am
|
Classroom
|
Warren Vache & Dave Cliff
Vache is a master of the duet and Cliff is the choice of
the masters.
www.warrenvache.com |
£7.50
|
1.00pm
|
Newton Hotel
|
Summit Revisited
Kenny Davern (C), Bob Wilber (C& AS), Dave Cliff (G),
Rossano Sporteillo (P), Nicki Parrott (B), Butch Miles (D)
The two leading swing clarinettists in the world , with
an all-star band. |
£10.00
|
3.30pm
|
Little Theatre
|
John Bunch Trio with George Masso
Class, touch, sensitive swing; this New York pianist has
them all & Butch Miles! |
£7.50
|
8.00pm
|
Newton Hotel
|
Hilary Kole
With John Sheridan (P), Andrew Cleyndert (B), Matt Skelton
(D) and John Hart (G)
From the same stable as Diana Krall and Jane Monheit, another
swinging new vocal star is added to the Nairn list of UK debut
performances!
www.hilarykole.com
|
£12.50
|
8.30pm
|
Knockomie Hotel
|
Evan Christopher, Duke Heitger and John Sheridan
From New Orleans to your side swinging all the way. |
£7.50
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| Wednesday 9th |
10.00am
|
Newton Hotel
|
Masterclass - Rossano Sportiello - Piano
|
Adult £5.00
Child £2.50 |
10.30am
|
Classroom
|
Evan Christopher, Duke Heitger and John Sheridan
The sensational young turks from New Orleans in the best
of company. |
£7.50
|
1.00pm
|
Newton Hotel
|
Rossano Sporteillo Trio
Rossano Sporteillo (P), Nicki Parrott (B), Matt Skelton
(D)
The Milan pianist with his favourite bassist & swinging
drummer. |
£7.50
|
3.30pm
|
Little Theatre
|
Bob Wilber & Evan Christopher Trio
The old master of jazz clarinet meets the young star of
the instrument. |
£7.50
|
8.00pm
|
Newton Hotel
|
Duke Heitger's New Orleans All-stars
Duke Heitger (T) Evan Christopher (C), John Allred (TB),
John Sheridan (P), Houston Person (TS), Nicki Parrott (B),
Butch Miles (D)
After taking the Festival by storm for the last two years
the trumpeter leads another sensational line-up band exclusive
to Nairn.
www.dukeheitger.com
|
£13.50
|
8.30pm
|
Knockomie Hotel
|
Rossano Sportiello, Andrew Cleyndert and John
Hart
|
£7.50
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| Thursday 10th |
10.00am
|
Newton Hotel
|
Masterclass - Alvin Queen - Drums
|
Adult £5.00
Child £2.50 |
10.30am
|
Classroom
|
Benny Green solo
One of the world's leading young jazz pianists today.
bennygreenmusic.com |
£7.00
|
1.00pm
|
Newton Hotel
|
John & Bill Allred Quintet
John Allred (TB), Bill Allred (TB), John Sheridan (P), Andy
Cleyndert (B), Butch Miles (D)
Trombone father & son double act, swinging classic &
mainstream jazz. |
£7.50
|
3.30pm
|
Little Theatre
|
Duke Heitger & John Sheridan
|
£6.50
|
| 7.00pm
9.00pm |
Newton Hotel
|
Bob Wilber &
Dany Doriz Quintet
Bob Wilber (C), Dany Doriz (V), Rossano Sportiello (P), Andy
Cleyndert (B), Butch Miles (D)
Classic Goodman format front-line, featuring Bob's French
vibes favourite in a rare UK appearance - a Festival debut
and only UK concert
Benny Green Trio with guest Houston Person
Benny Green (P), Jesper Lundgaard (B), Alvin Queen (D), Houston
Person (TS)
Thrilling pianist, master bassist and Oscar Peterson's current
drummer with the booting tenor saxophonist as guest - a great
swing night in store |
Each set £9.00
Double bill any two sets £16.00
|
7.00pm
9.00pm
|
Golf View Marquee
|
8.30pm
|
Knockomie Hotel
|
Bill Allred Quartet
Bringing Florida sunshine to Forres.
www.billallred.com
|
£6.50
|
| Friday 11th |
10.00am
|
Newton Hotel
|
Masterclass - Butch Miles - Drums
www.butchmiles.com |
Adult £5.00
Child £2.50 |
10.30am
|
Classroom
|
John & Bill Allred
Two trombones, no rhythm? - Swing like crazy and have fun!! |
£6.00 |
1.00pm
|
Golf View Marquee
|
Jon Erik Kellso Quintet
Jon Erik Kellso (T), John Allred (TB), Richard Busiakiewicz
(P), Nicki Parrott (B), Kevin Dorn (D)
www.kellsojazz.com |
£7.50
|
3.30pm
|
Little Theatre
|
Anat Cohen & John Sheridan
A new name for Nairn - a young clarinet & saxophonist
from New York city. |
£5.00
|
8.00pm
|
Golf View Marquee
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Harry Allen Sextet
Harry Allen (TS), Houston Person (TS), John Hart (G), Richard
Busiakiewicz (P),
Nicki Parrott (B) (D)
Formidable tenor sax who can float like Lester Young, burn
like Getz, embrace with a warm Ben Webster sound and surprise
like Coleman Hawkins.
www.harryallenjazz.com |
£12.50
|
8.00pm
|
Universal Hall
|
Bill Allred All-star Band
Bill Allred (TB), John Allred (TB), Jon Erik Kellso (T),
Anat Cohen (C), John Sheridan (P), David Ostwald (Tuba), Kevin
Dorn(D)
The US trombone star is in the spotlight on his first visit
to Nairn with an unrivalled all American line up. |
£15.00
|
8.30pm
|
Knockomie Hotel
|
Alex Ross Trio
Nairn's own international class drummer leads his trio. |
£5.00
|
| Saturday 12th |
10.00am
|
Newton Hotel
|
Masterclass - Anat Cohen
Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone
|
Adult £5.00
Child £2.50 |
10.30am
|
Classroom
|
John Allred & John Sheridan
Soft ballads, blasting blues and swinging classics to end
the week |
£6.00
|
1.00pm
|
Golf View Marquee
|
Anat Cohen Quartet
Anat Cohen (C), John Sheridan (P), David Ostwald (Tuba),
Kevin Dorn(D)
From the all-female Diva Big Band, she is set to be a major
new name.
www.anatcohen.com |
£6.50
|
3.30pm
|
Little Theatre
|
To be confirmed
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8.00pm
|
Golf View Marquee
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David Ostwald's Gully Low Jazz Band
The latest incarnation of New York's finest direct from
Birdland, a fantastic climax to the Festival week classic
jazz in the spirit of Armstrong! |
£17.50
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| Sunday 13th |
11.00am
|
Golf View Marquee
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Family Jazz & Fun Day with David Ostwald's
Gully Low Jazz Band
Bouncy castle, bar-b-que, face painting, jazz & fun
for all ages! |
£10.00 family ticket |
Enjoy our 17th annual programme
Eight days Six venues one of the biggest line-ups of the worldís
top international jazz musicians in Nairn!
FULL FESTIVAL EVENING TICKET (SEVEN NIGHTS/EIGHT CONCERTS)
£90.00
(saving £12.00 plus gives £1.00 off lunchtimes |
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