by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
Jobe Sullivan is a seasoned musician, a multi-instrumentalist with skills in many different genres. He takes a chameleon approach, welcoming a range of other musicians to join him. His programme will mainly consist of jazz standards. He’ll be joined by singer...
by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
Why the Jazz Lobbyists? John Hemming, political campaigner and former MP, is the link. Away from politics, John is a jazz enthusiast, a Festival Board member and a polished pianist who can be relied upon to bring a first-class band to the Festival. His Lobbyists are...
by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
Born in Birmingham, but long domiciled in the States, Julie Dexter brings her own band to the Jam House for the Birmingham Festival. She also operates as a member of J-LIFE and runs her own Ketch a Vibe record label. Recently acclaimed as one of Black Women in Jazz at...
by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
From Manchester the Lol Goodman Band is building a reputation as the band to see on the blues circuit. With four critically acclaimed albums to their credit, they play almost exclusively original blues/rock-inspired material. “A blues masterpiece.” – HRH magazine of...
by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
Master-drummer and tutor at the Birmingham Conservatoire, Malcolm Garrett is always first choice among visiting soloists to occupy the drum chair. A drummer of great taste and technique, he has been a stalwart of the Jazz Festival for many...
