Jazz Extravaganza

THE DENISE LAWRENCE BAND with JOHN HALLAM The Savoy Hotel is proud to welcome back Denise and Tony Lawrence to host our sixth annual Jazz Extravaganza. Tony’s keyboard skills and Denise’s superb vocals are supported as always by the lyrical bass playing of Ken Rankine and the tasteful drumming of Peter Littleproud. The addition of the brilliant multi-instrumentalist, JOHN HALLAM, produces a combination of Jazz talents seldom surpassed elsewhere, the flute, clarinet and saxophone playing of the remarkable John Hallam, together with Denise’s crystal clear voice and spontaneous humour ensure you are promised a weekend of outstanding jazz entertainment

MART RODGER MANCHESTER JAZZ
One of Carol Levis’ Discoveries some 50 years ago, Mart Rodger’s band has been playing some of the finest traditional and Dixieland jazz to be heard throughout that time. Mart considers his present band to be his best yet and although most members cut their teeth during the British trad boom, they are all still playing with the same enthusiasm and vitality today. This band have wooed audiences all over the world and we are delighted to have the opportunity to welcome them back to The Savoy.

THE HOTCHA SWING QUARTET
This glittering new band draws inspiration from the 1930’s music of Django Reinhardt and The Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Whilst remaining true to the spirit of spontaneity and passion of this wonderful music, The Hotcha Swing Quartet have enlarged their repertoire to create their own musical niches. With two guitars, a fiddle and an acoustic bass, these are virtuoso performers prepare to be amazed.

THE BLUE MAGNOLIA JASS ORCHESTRA
Formed back in 1968, the Blue Mags have built up an ever increasing and enthusiastic following all across the UK and Europe from both Jazz and non-Jazz audiences alike. Believing that their jazz should be both entertaining and enjoyable to all age groups, the band’s uninhibited approach, their superb jazz and their Scouse wit and humour, has become their trademark. No surprise then that, with 2008 being their 40th anniversary, the band consider this to be the reason Liverpool was chosen to be European City of Culture in 2008

RICHARD LEACH’S 7 STARS OF JAZZ
Richard Leach has managed to assemble some of the finest Chicago/Dixieland Jazz players currently on the UK jazz circuit and create this exciting band which has received rave reviews in the jazz press. Although not a ‘tribute’ band, you will enjoy the same energy and musicals skills reminiscent of the
great Alex Welsh band. With the emphasis firmly on ‘entertainment’ you cannot fail to be swept along by the carnival atmosphere. The 7 stars take the stage for the finale of what promises to be a magnificent weekend of jazz.

All entertainment will take place in famous Warbreck Suite, the fabulous Savoy Ballroom, where you will dine each evening. Your splendid dinner will be served to your table around 7pm and you can keep your seat throughout each evening. There are full bar facilities in the ballroom and an excellent dance floor.

Friday November 28th	8.30 to 11.15pm	MART RODGER MANCHESTER JAZZ

Saturday November 29th	12 noon to 2.00pm	THE HOTCHA SWING QUARTET (Bar snacks etc. available if required)
	8.30 to 9.30pm	THE DENISE LAWRENCE BAND with JOHN HALLAM
	9.45 to midnight	THE BLUE MAGNOLIA JASS ORCHESTRA

Sunday November 30th	12 noon to 2.00pm	THE DENISE LAWRENCE BAND with JOHN HALLAM (Bar snacks etc. available if required)
	8.30 to 10.45	RICHARD LEACH’S 7 STARS OF JAZZ
	11.00 to midnight	Farewell session from THE DENISE LAWRENCE BAND with JOHN HALLAM

Monday December 1st		Guests depart after a leisurely breakfast.

The newly refurbished Savoy Hotel is quietly situated on the Queens Promenade overlooking the Irish Sea on Blackpool’s North Shore. Your en-suite room will be tastefully furnished with colour television, telephone, hairdryer, trouser press and tea/coffee facilities. Since Victorian times this beautiful hotel has provided friendly hospitality and fine food in the most elegant of surroundings. You will enjoy your evening meals in the imposing & completely refurbished ‘Warbreck Suite’. This is the Savoy’s main ballroom and, with its intricate plaster work and high arched ceilings, it provides the perfect venue in which to enjoy fine cuisine and a selection of jazz from some of Europe’s finest bands and soloists. Buses and trams stop outside the hotel to take you to Blackpool's bustling town centre, or you can enjoy a level walk along the promenade to the pier.

3 NIGHTS DINNER, ACCOMMODATION & BREAKFAST
ONLY £ 175 PER GUEST
TO BOOK THIS SUPERB LONG WEEKEND OF JAZZ,
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