NEWS UPDATE
THERE WILL NOT BE A JAZZ DAY HELD IN 2026
PERSHORE JAZZ ON A SUMMERS DAY 2025
SATURDAY 9th AUGUST
2pm – 10.30pm
VENUE:
NUMBER8 ARTS CENTRE
8 HIGH STREET
PERSHORE
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR10 1BG
online booking reference click
https://number8.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173658384
or telephone 01386 555488 Monday – Saturday 10am – 7.30pm
All the classic jazz you can enjoy in one day in one venue!
theatre setting with cafe and bar facilities
Sixteen top class musicians play
Vintage Jazz and Big Band Swing
with six themed sessions
celebrating the music of iconic jazz royalty
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
2.00pm – 2.50pm
Harry Evans guides us on a ‘Tour of the Duchy’ of Duke Ellington’s small groups
3.00pm – 3.50pm
Cia Tomasso sings numbers from Billie Holiday ‘Lady Day’ and Ella Fitzgerald ‘The Queen of Jazz’
4.00pm -5.00pm
Chris Lowe’s FOREST HILL OWLS will immerse us in the ‘Regal Jazz’ of the 20’s
5.00pm – 7.30pm
DINNER BREAK
7.30pm – 8.30pm
More timeless swing legends and ‘Songwriting Royalty’ appear courtesy of ELISE ROTH & Her HARVARD SQUARES
8.40pm – 9.20pm
The ever popular Thomas ‘Spats’ Langham’s small group ‘Royal Flush’ regales us with tales and songs of the jazz nobility
9.30pm – 10.30pm
We finish with a grand finale ‘On the Air’ delivered by the eleven piece Michael McQuaid Swing Orchestra
Sessions to be presented by Classic Jazz guru
JONATHAN HOLMES
(BBC BRISTOL)
MUSICIANS THIS YEAR TAKING PART ARE:
CIA TOMASSO – vocals
ELISE ROTH – vocals
MIKE SOPER – trumpet
HARRY EVANS – trumpet/bass/tuba
GRAHAM HUGHES – trombone/bass
CHRIS LOWE – trombone
DAVE SHULMAN – reeds
DAVID HORNIBLOW – reeds
MICHAEL MCQUAID – reeds
TOM ‘SPATS’ LANGHAM – banjo/guitar
MARTIN WHEATLEY – banjo/guitar
FRASER URQUHART – piano
MARTN LITTON – piano
MALCOLM SKED – bass/tuba
NICHOLAS D BALL – drums
JOE DESSAUER – drums
highlights from 2024 Jazz Day
click on youtube links to get a taster &
scroll down for more information about the day
Highlights from 2023 video
https://youtu.be/IP-x_PTSV0k
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2025 LEAFLET -BOOKINGS OPEN - see direct link
2025 LEAFLET -MUSICIANS & SCHEDULE
PERSHORE PARKING MAP
GUIDE FOR PLACES TO EAT IN PERSHORE
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE (LOCAL WR10 POSTCODES) Inc MOTORHOME & CARAVAN SITES
PREMIER INN ACCOMMODATION LOCAL DETAILS
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS 2023
DIRECTIONS TO PERSHORE
FROM THE NORTH & SOUTH
M5 Motorway Junction 7
exit onto B4084 towards Pershore
enter Pershore and continue to the town centre
visitpershore.co.uk for detailed information
about the market town of Pershore
the surrounding areas and local events
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Pershore Jazz Committee are a small group of enthusiastic like-minded volunteers who have promoted jazz events for the enjoyment of jazz fans for over 20 years
Whilst every effort will be made to ensure the line-up is as advertised the organisers reserve the right to change the programme if necessary
Pershore Jazz reserve the right to refuse the sale of a ticket or to refuse admission to any of our jazz events and the right to request persons exhibiting unacceptable behaviour to leave the event location
PERSHORE JAZZ ON A SUMMERS DAY 2024
WHAT A GREAT EVENT IT WAS AGAIN THIS YEAR
MANY THANKS TO ALL THE MUSICIANS FOR TAKING PART AND PROVIDING US WITH SUCH A FABULOUS DAY OF JAZZ FROM THE EARLY YEARS
THE ENSEMBLES PLAYING DURING THE DAY SET UP NICELY FOR THE TWO EVENING PERFORMANCES INCLUDING THE GRAND FINALE WHICH WAS TRULY OUT OF THIS WORLD. YOU THOROUGHLY DESERVED THE STANDING OVATION
GREAT ARRANGEMENTS EXPERTLY PERFORMED – WELL DONE TO MICHAEL McQUAID AND ALL SESSION LEADERS – IT WAS ALL INSPIRATIONAL
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME TO SUPPORT THIS EVENT AND HELP US TO KEEP LIVE JAZZ IN PERSHORE. WITH THE DEMISE OF THE ANNUAL THREE DAY FESTIVAL THIS IS CURRENTLY THE NEXT BEST WE CAN DO TO CONTINUE TO OFFER MUSIC AND TALENT OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND GIVE MUSICIANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY THIS STYLE OF JAZZ FOR YOU TO ENJOY
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD
Highlights from 2023 video
https://youtu.be/IP-x_PTSV0k
Highlights from 2024 will be available soon
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PERSHORE JAZZ ON A SUMMERS DAY 2024
NUMBER 8 ARTS CENTRE 8 HIGH STREET
PERSHORE WORCESTERSHIRE
WR10 1BG
SATURDAY 10th AUGUST
2pm – 5pm & 7.30pm – 10.30pm
A TICKET ENTITLES YOU TO A WHOLE DAY OF JAZZ
PRESENTING VARIED SESSIONS IN A THEATRE SETTING
The day will have a similar format to the previous two years with musicians taking part throughout the afternoon, early evening and then with the traditional final orchestra concert
Session titles are as follows – this year each session will be compered by
JONATHAN HOLMES
BBC Bristol
AROUND FIVE PENNIES
Recalling Red Nichols & his bands
THE SPANISH TINGE
The influence of latin rhythm on 20s & 30s jazz music
RED HOT PEPPER STOMP
Music of Jelly Roll Morton
MUSIC OF THE JAZZ AGE
The popularity of jazz music & dance styles in 20s & 30s
PLAYING WITH STRINGS
Focus on the Dallas String Band – pre blues music
RHYTHM IS OUR BUSINESS
The orchestra features all musicians &
presents swing jazz music of the 20s-40s big bands
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LEAFLET 2024
PERSHORE PARKING MAP 2024
Accommodation Guide 2024
DIRECTIONS TO PERSHORE
FROM THE NORTH & SOUTH – M5 Motorway Junction 7
exit onto B4084 towards Pershore
Enter Pershore and continue to the town centre
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Pershore Jazz Committee are a small group of enthusiastic like-minded volunteers who have promoted jazz events for the enjoyment of jazz fans for over 20 years
Whilst every effort will be made to ensure the line-up is as advertised the organisers reserve the right to change the programme if necessary
Pershore Jazz reserve the right to refuse the sale of a ticket or to refuse admission to any of our jazz events and the right to request persons exhibiting unacceptable behaviour to leave the event location
PREVIOUS EVENTS
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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL DAY OF JAZZ
PERSHORE JAZZ ON A SUMMER’S DAY 2023 WAS HELD ON SATURDAY 12th AUGUST
We thank all musicians who took part in this year’s event to make it such a successful day but without the audience it wouldn’t happen so a big thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket
A WHOLE DAY OF JAZZ PRESENTING SIX VARIED SESSIONS IN A THEATRE SETTING
The day will take you on a journey through time and place to visit 4 great cities with strong jazz connections
In New Orleans we meet jazz trumpet kings past and present, many of whom migrated to Chicago, host city of the Golden Age of Jazz
On to New York where material published in Tin Pan Alley was often performed in clubs along 52nd street where the great Billie Holliday was defining her career
In Europe where Paris has always been a jazz friendly city, we meet Django Reinhardt of Hot Club fame and many eminent visiting American musicians, some of whom even stayed to make a life in France
Our journey ends back in New York for the sound of the fabled Harlem big bands
Music and anecdotal commentary during our journey are provided by 18 of Britain’s foremost jazz musicians
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PREVIOUS EVENT
PERSHORE JAZZ ON A SUMMER’S DAY
SATURDAY 13th AUGUST 2022
This was a one-day jazz event that took place at Number 8 Arts Centre, 8 High Street, Pershore, WR10 1BG
The all-day ticket included 6 sessions culminating in a special memorial tribute to the late Keith Nichols in the evening
Click on wording for link
number8.org
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PERSHORE JAZZ EVENT 2022
Here are some of the comments received following the most excellent day of jazz in Pershore: they sum up the day so perfectly. Many more received echoing the same sentiments
“What a fitting tribute to Keith – hope he was on his cloud listening and caressing the heavenly ivories in accompaniment whilst resting in great contentment that a grand legacy has been left behind for audiences to enjoy in the wonderful talent, skill and musicianship of the performers continuing to make music after him”
“Thank you for the opportunity to see and hear great jazz”
“Congratulations for a wonderful show on Saturday from an amazing collection of musicians; such talent all in one place”
“The tribute to Keith Nichols was very special”
“Brilliantly organised day”
“What a fantastic time we had on Saturday – can’t tell you how much we enjoyed it and the fine tribute to Keith”
“The music was fantastic but with one person missing but so very there in spirit”
“We all miss Pershore Jazz Festival – so glad that you were able to run your day of jazz – what a lovely mix of excellent music and a wonderful tribute to dear Keith Nichols to close it”
“The whole organisation, venue, musicians, groups, sessions worked perfectly – certainly a successful formula”
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Bands and Artistes
********** SIX SESSIONS **********
2pm – 5.15pm
7.30pm – 10.30pm
2.00pm – 2.55pm
ENRICO TOMASSO’S CLASSIC 7
Enrico Tomasso – Robert Fowler – Alistair Allan – Colin Good – Tom Wheatley
Nicholas D Ball & Analucia Tomasso
3.00pm – 3.25pm
VINTAGE JAZZ GUITARS
Thomas ‘Spats’ Langham & Martin Wheatley
3.40pm – 4.25pm
MARTIN LITTON’S “STEAMBOAT STOMPERS”
Martin Litton – Pete Rudeforth – Michael McQuaid & David Horniblow
Graham Hughes
Martin Wheatley – Malcolm Sked – Nick Ward
4.30pm – 5.15pm
HOT FINGERS
Thomas ‘Spats’ Langham – Danny Blyth – Malcolm Sked
Emily Campbell
6.30pm – 7.15pm There is a rehearsal for the memorial orchestra
7.30pm – 8.20pm
ALEX CLARKE “BEN, SWEETS & THE HAWK”
Alex Clarke – Colin Good – Tom Wheatley – Graham Smith
8.30pm – 10.30pm
THE GRAND FINALE
OF “EVOLUTION INTO SWING”
with KEITH NICHOLS’ MEMORIAL ORCHESTRA
led by MICHAEL McQUAID
Michael McQuaid – Robert Fowler – Alex Clarke – David Horniblow (reeds)
Enrico Tomasso – Pete Rudeforth – Gethin Liddington (trumpets)
Graham Hughes – Alistair Allan (trombones)
Martin Litton (piano)
Thomas Langham (guitar/banjo)
Malcolm Sked (sousa & double bass)
Nick Ward & Nicholas Ball (drums)
Emily Campbell & Analucia Tomasso (vocals)
These sessions feature 21 of the UK’s best jazz musicians
DETAILS OF A PREVIOUS EVENT
THE 2020 ANNUAL FESTIVAL WAS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
3 VIRTUAL SESSIONS WERE RECORDED & RELEASED FOR VIEWING DURING WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE FESTIVAL WEEKEND
THESE CAN STILL BE VIEWED BY CLICKING ON THE LINKS PROVIDED BELOW
FRIDAY 14th at 20.00 GMT ** click here to view **
A great success and enjoyed by many – thanks for watching
SATURDAY 15th at 20.00 GMT **click here to view**
Amazed by the number of views! Keep spreading the word and jazz will continue
SUNDAY 16th at 20.00 GMT ** click here to view **
Great feedback and pleasingly a worthwhile project
