There’s more jazz pizzazz across the Festival which welcomes back world-renowned pianist and Ronnie Scott’s Artistic Director James Pearson for a centenary tribute to the legendary pianist Oscar Peterson. Then, with the fabulous violinist/vocalist Lizzie Ball, the pair dedicate an evening to ‘the grandfather of jazz violinists’ Stéphane Grappelli, which promises a musical tour de force based on his life, music and creative partnerships with George Shearing and many others.


Another regular at London’s famous Ronnie Scott’s is the sparkling young Sam Every (Little) Big Band. Their show TV Time spotlights catchy TV theme tunes reimagined in the style of Count Basie, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. Expect terrific big band arrangements of TV themes like Match of the Day and Gladiators, Doctor Who and Antiques Roadshow.


After last year’s Festival triumph, pianist, singer and raconteur Joe Stilgoe returns with both a late-night solo show and an evening with his trio of jazz and much-loved hits, interlaced with comedy, charm


and a little bit of chat. Joe’s musical credentials include creating award-winning shows for the London Jazz Festival and witnessing five of his nine albums top the UK Jazz chart while, as a broadcaster, he’s hosted and starred in many radio shows across the airwaves.


Back in the Cathedral, the rich and sonorous voice of bass-baritone Sir Willard White and musical adventurers, The Brodsky Quartet, relive some of the great Frank Sinatra hits as well as classics from the Great American Songbook and more. And renowned solo saxophonist Tommy Smith, who has worked with jazz greats from Chick Corea to John Scofield, plays spontaneously chosen melodies in a late night Cathedral concert that brings a chance to unwind and soak up the atmosphere after a long day of Festival going.


Lichfield Festival runs from 8-20 July. Tickets and details from www.lichfieldfestival.org or 01543 306271 (call-back service)


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