To start the festival the Jubilee Jazz Parade Band marched and played their way around Bude town centre, followed by Jazzers with their brightly decorated umbrellas.
| BUDE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2008 |
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I don't know much about jazz, but I know what I like to hear, and this week I've heard some fantastic music from some fantastic musicians!! |
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With 100 bands and guest stars, 177 jazz events and 17 different venues hosting the event, taking place over eight days, Bude saw it's Twenty First Jazz Festival. The musicians travelling from as far and wide as the US, Norway, Sweden and Holland. |
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To start the festival the Jubilee Jazz Parade Band marched and played their way around Bude town centre, followed by Jazzers with their brightly decorated umbrellas. |
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In the dance marquee were HOT BANANNA. An amazing band who's play list include hits from Louis Primer. |
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From USA the pianists and
vocalist Jeff Barnhart plays with his British Band, a
popular line-up of the finest British musicians, a 1930's style jazz
band. For more information visit Jeff at www.jeffbarnhart.com and www.ivoryandgold.net |
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Visit Norman's site at www.normanfields.com |
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Gordon (cornet) Whitworth's Bix Tribute Band. Gordon was inspired by Bix Beiderbecke. With Norman Field (reeds). |
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George Huxley, with his All Star Jazz Band, and Matt Palmer |
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The Savannah Jazz Band with Rod Chambers (reeds) were playing in the Dance Marquee, a fun and exciting band. |
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Roger Marks
(trombone)
Armada Jazz Band, from
Plymouth, and his band, Ken Rennison
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John Shillito (trumpet, vocals), play their "home grown jazz". www.armadajazz.co.uk |
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All links to other websites have been added with kind permission from their owners.
| Home | Photographs by Anna Marrie 2008 |