[Dixielandjazz] Unashamed Plug: Pakefield Jazz Festival 29 Feb - 3rd March - info & video clips

[John Petters]

Press Release – the Twelfth Now You Has Jazz Jazz Jazz Festival
Pontin’s Pakefield Suffolk – 29th February – 3rd March

A Feast of Traditional Jazz, Swing, Jive Dancing, Marx Brothers inspired 
comedy and songs from the American Songbook, will set the east coast 
jumping on Friday 29th  February to Monday 3rd March.

The Twelfth Now You Has Jazz, Jazz Jazz Festival which takes place at 
Pontin’s Holiday Village, London Rd, Kessingland, nr Lowestoft, Suffolk, 
is the biggest residential jazz festival in the UK, drawing fans from 
far and wide.

Lined up to appear in this star studded musical explosion is Germany’s 
leading classic jazz band, Rod Mason’s Hot Five, with music in the early 
Louis Armstrong style.
See clip on YouTube - Grandpa Spells
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlK848WPm8I

  Frankfurt based trumpet star, Herbert Christ, young Italian pianist, 
Paolo Alderighi and Australian guitarist David Blenkhorn will be 
featured in John Petters International All-star Jazz Band.
Clip Doctor Jazz Stomp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEf_bgnkx9k&feature=related

Also from Australia will be the first lady of the slap bass, Annie 
Hawkins and fellow countryman, the World Champion of Jazz, Max Collie, 
who will front a hand picked band, starring clarinettist Dave Bailey, 
(Germany) and British stars, ‘Gentleman’ Jim McIntosh, banjo, Ken Sims 
and Chez Chesterman, cornets.

Annie Hawkins & Dave Bailey clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZfuQVo5UIU

The original Max Collie Band with Gentleman Jim - Cheek to Cheek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHZ2D4X5vss

Ken Sims & Chez Chesterman with John Petters Creole Jazz  Band at 
Pakefield -  Snake Rag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38hMlgq18mE

Essex based pianist / vocal star, Nick Dawson will join chanteuse, Val 
Wiseman for a celebration of songs by Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat 
King Cole.
Nick & Val clip Drummin' Man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIXzD5aENEw

Gypsy Jazz will be featured by talented string band, ‘Swing From Paris’, 
with guest clarinettist, John Wurr.

Internationally famous Dixieland band, the Gresty / White Ragtimers will 
feature music made famous by Chicago cornet legend, Muggsy Spanier.

Essex favourites, The Hugh Rainey Jazz Band, will stomp through a 
selection of New Orleans evergreens, especially aimed at the dancers.

There will be tributes to the original Benny Goodman Trio, featuring the 
young clarinet wizard, James Evans and ‘Musical Mayhem’ and comedy from 
Suffolk based Bob Kerr’s Whoopee Band.
James Evans John Petters & Nick Dawson play Goodman:  After You've Gone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GufVpXKNpE
Cocktails for two
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMhNFjKEPIU&feature=related

A series of Jive Dance Master Classes will be conducted by 
internationally famous dance instructors, Trisha and Joseph Sewell and a 
special Dance starring John Petters Swing Band will enable fans to put 
what they have learned into practise.
Special Delivery Stomp - John Petters Swing Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdZlMdxgsIA

The atmosphere of the New Orleans Mardi-gras will be captured with Grand 
Marshall, Terry Eastwood leading the Parade Band with the colourful 
brolly procession.

Suffolk based veteran Drumming star, Colin Bowden will be featured with 
an all star quartet and Norfolk’s Jazz Aristocrat, ‘Lord’ Arsenal will 
bring some Boogie–Woogie piano and a twist of humour to the proceedings.

Colin Bowden - Shimme Sha Wobble
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi3QDA-Fi7o

Lord Arsensal's Boogie Woogie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3bMWixtluw

Other highlights include Walkin’ With The King – a Sunday morning New 
Orleans Gospel and Spirituals show and Chez Chesterman’s Goodtime Jazz 
Band.

No less than twenty three live music sessions will be crammed into an 
action packed weekend, together with a jazz lecture, a forum and quiz.

Half Board accommodation including all music costs from only £176 per 
person (based on two sharing a double / twin chalet apartment).

For further details and a booking form call John Petters on 0800 496 
0673 (0044 1406 365731 from outside the UK) or e-mail 
tjpost at traditional-jazz.com
Video clips and further details are on www.traditional-jazz.com.

-- 
John Petters
www.traditional-jazz.com
Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ