RIBBLE VALLEY JAZZ AND BLUES RIBBLE VALLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2010
The Ribble Valley Jazz Festival takes place in Clitheroe from April 30th and May 3rd, the early bank holiday weekend.
FRIMYSOliiAFSi 5.00pm-6.00pm
6.00pm - 7.30pm FREE
8.00pm - late . : £10 c
SATURDAY 1st MAY 10.30 - 11.30om FREE
11.30nm-12.30 FREE
1.00pm - 3.00pm FREE
: 12.30-2.00pm FREE
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A great line up of live jazz includes leading UK jazz saxophonists Alan Barnes and Simon Spillett performing with The Steve Berry Trio, international jazz vocalist Jacqui Dankworth, the daughter of Johnny Dankworth and Cleo Lane, and Big
Band Swing from the Northern Ja zz Orchestra and the Al Wood Big Band, many local jazz artists, and all rounded off with a Latin Jazz party. Superb venues around Clitheroe include The Grand, a multi million state of the art theatre, one of
the top venues in the North, and the Atrium Cafe set in the unique ambience of the 12th century Clitheroe Castle, as well as free jazz performed by The Mark Lewis
Trio, Eric Ainsworth and Jimmy Thomppson, Rebecca Joy, Kevin Morris, John and Kathy Dyson, Dee plus Reg and Amanda Lucas with Ted Taylor at cafes and restaurants around the town.
In keeping with Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues policy to promote the involvement of youth in jazz, there will be performances by youth swing bands from schools of St Augustine’s in Billin^on and St Christopher's in Accrington and youth jazz group The John Wickham Trio with Tom Allonby. The club is providing tuition from leading UK jazz musicians to
these young jazz players over the months leading up to the Jazz Festival, and this will culminate in perfomriances at the festival of both these young musicians.
Clive Greenwood, the Jazz Festival Coordinator and Secretary of Ribble Valley
Jazz and Blues comments “This is one of the leading jazz events in the calendar of jazz festivals in the UK, with one of the most comprehensive programmes of superb jazz artists. A unique feature is the inclusion of performances by talented
young jazz musicians alongside so .many well established jazz performers from the international and UK circuit. With almost 20 events and over 30 artists there is
almost continuous jazz and styles to suit most tastes, and with such a wonderful setting it will prove to be an event not to be missed.”
There will also be a number of workshops taking place during the festival led by jazz musicians helping players to improve their technique. Everyone is welcome to come along, if only to listen.
8.00pm - 10.00pm £18
SUNDAY 2nd MAY
12.30-2.00pm FREE FREE
12.00 midday -3.00pm
£16.50 inc
2 course lunch £10 music only
CAFE JA Z Z : THE MARK LEWIS TRIO with stor guests
JOHN WICKHAM TRIO and TOM ALLONBY Free jazz to warm up the day at a choice of cafes
SUNDAY BIG BAND LUNCH - THE AL WOOD BIG BAND feoturing the school swing bands
from ST AUGUSTINES and ST CHRISTOPHERS schools One of the most professional big bands in the country. Al Wood > is one the most experienced band leaders in the UK.
He has been giving
instruction.to the 2 school bands over the past months. Today, each of the school bands will perform their skills, followed by a session by the Al Wood big band. Truly a big band bonanza.
1.30- FREE
3.30- 5.00pm £7
Tickets for all events can be obtained from
The Grand, York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire. BB7 2DL. Tel. 01200 421599 or by visiting
www.thegrandvenue.co.uk
Up to date information, and details on events can be found at
www.rvjazzandblues.co.uk or by ringing 07870 908 159 and in many places around Clitheroe.
Brochures are available from The Grand, Ribble Valley Tourist Office, The Clitheroe Advertiser, Clitheroe Library and all venues listed opposite.
■ Information correct at time of issue. 1st April 2010. Unexpected events may change circumstances and information given.
2.00^.00pm * "
6.00-7.30pm FREE
8.00 - late £10 m om m y 3id MAY _ _ _ _ _ ____ ' , , 3.30pm BUSKING JA ZZ GUITAR of KEVIN MORRIS ? THE PAUL RIGBY JA ZZ TRIO .
Vibrant jazz from o group of capable jazz musicians in the unique setting of a 12th century castle
d in n er JAZZ: ERIC AINSWORTH (keyboard)
SIMON SPILLET with STEVE BERRY TRIO One of the most dynamic and distinctive saxophonists
in the UK jazz scene. i2.3i2.0bpm CAFE JA Z Z : JOHN AND KATHY DYSON sax and jazz guitor THE ATRIUM ERIC AINSWORTH keyboard ' - A fusion of rythm to celebrate with. '
A tree easing into the final day of jnn at a choice of 2 cafes. E A T IN JU Z CLOSING PARTY vvith MAS-Y-MAS
. THE POST HOUSE HOTEL ‘
THE GRAND THE OUVE PRESS
and JIMMY THOMPSON (sax) Easy W jazz to dine to. ^ ^ THE ATRIUM
CASTLE GATES THE ATRIUM
THE INN AT THE STATION
THE ATRIUM THE GRAND
6.00pm - 7.30pm FREE
FREE FREE
ARTIST FREE O
pen to anyone wanting to improve playing skills, or simply listen in. DEE plus REG, Smooth Dinner Jn n
ALAN BARN .ES SAX WORKSHOP . . , . . . . .... , .
Smooth intimate style, still maintaining on exciting mix of Latin and swing
' ALAN BARNES WITH The STEVE BERRY TRIO
One of Britain's foremost saxophonists, a firm favourite at any jazz gig, backed a formidable trio. .:.
WOODWIND WORKSHOP
Emma Wakerley, member of staff at Clitheroe Music History, styles and techniques ndopted by reed playing musicians - useful for learnen.
PAVEMENT JA ZZ - various outdoor locations .
BUSKING JA ZZ GUITAR of KEVIN MORRIS MAXWELLS, CASTLE
- ^ GATE and etswhere CASTLE GATES
CAFE JAZZ: THE MARK LEWIS TRIO with star guest REBECCA JOY Jazz vocals
Free jan warm up to the afternoon concert at a choice of 2 cafes
2.00pm - 4.00pm £10
PAUL J RIGBY AND THE NORTHERN JA Z Z ORCHESTRA Showcasing The John Wickham Trio with Tom Allonby
The lop big band of the North of England. ^
The lender, Paul Rigby has been providing tution to local youths over several months.
These youthful jazz players will demonstrate the result in a performance in the concert.
DINNER JA H : REBECCA JOY with KEVIN MORRIS AMANDA LUCAS, Jazz vocals
with TED TAYLOR (keyboard) and DAVE TURNER (bass) Free jazz between gigs at a choice of 2 restraurants JACQUI DANKWORTH
Top international jazz vocalist THE OLIVE PRESS
THE INN AT THE STATION
THE GRAND M
y way home to Chippin’ is not exactly your usual book of poetry.
For while the booklet features
poems inspired by all the usual poetic influences such as the countryside, work, faith, love, loss and laughter, the imagination behind these poems belongs to quite an unusual source - that of William Michael Neary, a land drainage contractor originally from
Chipping. Michael was "discovered” by Martin
Charlesworth, community project officer for the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) at the last Hodder Valley Show. Michael recited a couple of poems,
including the one set out opposite, and another about several varieties of cheese that had everyone in fits of
laughter. And it was decided there and then
that these poems had to be published. Drawing inspiration from the people
around him, his renewed Christian faith, the wonderful countryside around Chipping, the town of Preston and his father's homeland in the West of Ireland, Michael first realised he could write poetry at primary school at
St Mary’s, Chipping. He recalls how the then parish priest
Father Duggan had set a challenge for the school children to write grace before meals. "Poor little children far away will
only get a cupful of rice today," was part of Michael's first poem. A major influence on Michael's
writing has been former Clitheroe Royal Grammar School English teacher and Lancaster University lecturer Jane
Eagland. "The guidance and understanding
which Jane gives to her students is remarkable," explains Michael, (44),
who now lives at Barrow. The stunning photograph on the
front cover of the booklet has been taken by Michael’s friend, John Eveson, a professional photographer for the Farmer's Guardian and Farmer's Weekly, amongst other publications. John wanted photographs of
Michael at work, a subject that provides the basis for many of the poems. They were subsequently taken in December when the light was quite poor, so to compensate, John carried lights into the field and took several shots of Michael against the winter
sunshine. The resulting photo of Michael
silhouetted against the winter sky
. makes an arresting cover and cannot be bettered as a match for the content. For the opportunity to spend a few
hours with Michael as he works to locate'and repair field drains around Chipping later this year, check for event details at
www.forestof bowland.
Meanwhile, the cheese poem that
Michael recited at the Hodder Valley Show will feature in a booklet to be published by the "Landscape Stories" project. For further details of this
booklet log on to
www.forestofbowland. com/landscape_stories. However, to get a taste of that poem
now and Michael’s other work. "My way home to Chippin’" is priced at £3 and is available in the shops and pubs in the village including Chipping post office, Waddington and Whalley Post Offices, Clitheroe Tourist Information Centre and The Flower Shop, Wellgate,
Clitheroe. Should you wish to purchase a booklet for yourself or to sell please contact Michael: enquiries^ancient-
therapies.co.uk All proceeds from the booklet, the
production of which was supported by the Forest of Bowland, AONB, will be donated to local charities, churches and community needs
"Hodder Ma'am" A sparkling river looks up as she
flows. Taking the only true course that she
knows. Down through the valley like often
before, Making her way to the shore.
From hilltop and outcrop, spring,
ditch, dyke and drain. She gathers her tributes and drinks
their champagne. She swallows up rivers whilst
gulping down streams, A dry leaf on still water, a raft for
my dreams. Her whimsical, musical, magical
way. Enchanting the valley where
kingfishers prey. She nurtures the creatures that
men love to catch. Shimmers in moonlight as the bailiff
keeps watch. She rattles down rapids, runs slow
through the deeps. Makes her own bed in which she
never sleeps. Upon her reflections we see what
she sees. The hilltops, the outcrops, the tops
of the trees. the Valley 9
Our picture shows the front cover of "My way home to Chippin" William Michael Neary. Photo copyright John Eveson. (s)
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