what's on
THE FINALÉ
SNOWBOY & THE LATIN SECTION
THE JIVE ACES
Sunday 17th October @ The Palace Theatre, Westcliff
Snowboy & The Latin Section - Without a doubt, Europe’s leading Afro-Cuban Jazz performers and recording artists, led by multi-percussionist Mark ‘Snowboy’ Cotgrove. They are constantly stoking the fire of the Latin Jazz scene and always deliver electric live performances.
The Jive Aces - Renowned worldwide for their high-energy spectacular showmanship, their viral video "Bring Me Sunshine" and for being the first live band to reach the final rounds of "Britain's Got Talent", The Jive Aces have firmly established themselves the UK's No.1 Jive & Swing band.
3:30pm - The Jive Aces
8:00pm - Snowboy & The Latin Section
LAUNCH PARTY WITH SUNCHASER
Monday 11th October @ The Chalkwell Park Rooms
The 2021 Southend Jazz Festival Launch Party is hosted by the Jazz Mix, Southend-on-Sea. It sees the return of local jazz funk-fusion band Sunchaser, led by local drummer Neil Robinson, a professional touring and recording artist for more than 20 years.
As well as once being a core member of the James Taylor Quartet he has performed alongside artists such as Tom Jones, Mica Paris and Tony Hadley to name but a few.
Neil is joined on stage for the evening by a superb band of local musicians featuring Zak Barrett on saxophone, Sam Edwards on keyboards, Andy Staples on bass, Graham Cuttill on percussion and Dave Ital on guitar.
Doors open 8pm. Music 8.30pm-11pm.
HAMISH STUART BAND
Wednesday 13th October @ Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion
Presented by The Jazz Mix, Southend-on-Sea: Glasgow-born Hamish Stuart shot to fame in the 1970's as the falsetto voice and guitarist of the Average White Band, his distinctive song writing and vocal and guitar style helping pave the way to their extraordinary worldwide success. Stuart went on to write, record and tour with an array of soul stars including Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, George Benson and Chaka Khan.
In the late 80’s joined Paul McCartney’s band appearing on several albums and world tours over six years. The Hamish Stuart Band however, reflects his own personality, immensely diverse interests and influences, while showcasing his inimitable vocal style.
Joining Hamish on the stage will be Adam Phillips on guitar, Steve Pearce on bass, Ross Stanley on keyboards and Ian Thomas on drums.
Doors open 8pm. Music 8.30pm-11pm.
Watch this space! There's plenty more to come from the 2021
Southend Jazz Festival
Many of our venues are only just starting to re-open. We'll be filling the schedule and announcing new Festival events over the coming weeks.
Thank you to our incredible venues for helping to make the festival dream a reality.
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