Archive for the Jazz Category

June 19th, 2010

Shakespeare under the stars at the Ludlow Festival

The medieval ruined castle of the bustling market town of Ludlow in Shropshire, is home each summer to the thriving Ludlow Festival. Festival highlight is always the open air Shakespeare within the castle grounds, which ends under a starry night sky.

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June 8th, 2010

32nd Copenhagen Jazz Festival, 2-11 July 2010

Denmark’s capital becomes Europe’s jazz capital during the annual 10-day Copenhagen Jazz Festival. Highlight of this year’s festival will be performances by Herbie Hancock, Martha Wainwright, Caetano Velaso, Diana Krall and many others.

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September 26th, 2009

Jazz Venue ‘Band on the Wall’ Reopens in Manchester

Band on the Wall, which closed four years ago for major renovation, has a global reputation for showcasing an array of accomplished jazz artists from around the world and has seen the likes of Art Blakey, Courtney Pine and Slim Gaillard play there in the past.

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July 28th, 2009

Alicia Keys to Headline Cayman Jazz Fest, 3rd – 5th December 2009

The sixth annual Cayman Jazz Fest promises to be a memorable event with international R&B superstar and nine-time Grammy award winner, Alicia Keys confirmed as the headlining performer. Alicia Keys will be performing her popular signature style of singing and jazz piano

April 15th, 2009

Exeter Summer Festival, June 2009

With guaranteed entertainment for all the family and an extravaganza of diverse events, there really is something for everyone at Exeter Summer Festival! One of the South West’s leading festivals features another exciting line up of over 40 events.

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October 9th, 2008

Michael Bolton & Anita Baker at the Cayman Islands 5th JazzFest

The Cayman Islands’ jazz festival, Jazzfest, now in its fifth year, continues to attract legendary names to perform alongside modern rising stars as it makes a name for itself as one of the Caribbean’s most popular jazz festivals.

August 4th, 2008

Sweden’s Annual Malmo Festival is back between 15th – 22nd August 2008

Malmo, Sweden’s third largest city hosts the Malmo Festival on 15-22 August. This is one of Sweden’s biggest and best loved festivals and since 1985, this annual fun-filled week has attracted more and more visitors from near and far.

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July 16th, 2008

The Red Sea Jazz Festival at Eilat in Israel, August 25th – 28th

Eilat will once again host the Red Sea Jazz Festival, August 25th – 28th this year. Attracting over 40, 000 people to the four open air venues, over 30 concerts are held over 4 days. The stunning backdrop of mountains and sea creates a beautiful setting that no other jazz festival can provide.

July 4th, 2008

Umbria Jazz 08 in Perugia, July 11th to 20th 2008

From July 11th through 20th, the charming city of Perugia in central Italy will once again renew its summer appointment for the jazz festival, an event which over time has been brought together thanks to the consent of the public and most importantly not only the presence of international stars but allowing to compose enthusiastic billboard [...]

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