THSH: What's On — Jazz events

Rush Hour Blues Series Free jazz

Symphony Hall

*Free jazz at Symphony Hall's Level 3 Bar* *Friday evenings at 5.30pm* After a long week at work come along and unwind in the intimate, relaxing atmosphere of Symphony Hall's Level 3 Bar and let the sensational sounds of Rush Hour Blues help you find that Friday feeling. It's all free - and you deserve it! _"It's free and it really is the place to be."_ Birmingham Post Presented in association with "Birmingham Jazz":http://www.birminghamjazz.co.uk

Jack Jones and his Big Band 50th Anniversary Tour

Sun 11 May 2008 Symphony Hall

The double Grammy-winning Jack Jones comes to Symphony Hall as part of his hit 50th Anniversary tour. The easy listening giant, who was regarded by living legends such as Sinatra, and composers Sammy Cahn and Michael Legrand as someone who never fails to charm audiences every time he performs, makes this a night not to be missed. Combining renditions of contempory rock and pop, as well as classical standards the Symphony Hall will certainly provide the perfect platform to experience the vocal power of this 'bona fide legend' (The Guardian) and his Big Band.

Rush Hour Blues Frank Moon's Desert Groove Ensemble

Fri 16 May Symphony Hall

Level 3 Bar. Admission FREE. Presented in association with "Birmingham Jazz":http://birminghamjazz.co.uk

BBC BIG BAND with Peter Grant & Clare Teal In association with BBC Radio 2

Fri 16 May Town Hall

Don't miss the vocal pairing of Peter Grant and Clare Teal in the closing concert of the Band’s Town Hall season. Since the release of his debut album , _New Vintage_, which went straight in to the Top Ten and sold 100,000+ copies, Peter’s career has gone from strength to strength. Clare Teal, who regularly appears in concert with the BBC Big Band, has also just released her latest album, _Get Happy_ with Universal Music. This is the perfect chance to hear two great singers, backed by Britain’s finest big band. £12.50, £16.50, £19.50 In association with BBC Radio 2. Concert to be recorded for BBC Radio 2’s Big Band Special. BBC Big Band is a Town Hall Associate Artist.

Sax in the City Featuring Andy Hamilton and the Blue Notes

Sat 17 May Symphony Hall

In Level 3 Bar

Buena Vista Social Club™ presents Guajiro Mirabal, Cachaito Lopez, Manuel Galban, Aguaje Ramos

Fri 23 May Symphony Hall

*Due to demand. The Choir benches behind the stage are now on sale priced at £22.50* An extraordinary line-up of Buena Vista Social Club™ stalwarts, together in a 12 piece band direct from Havana, returns to Symphony Hall to present some of the finest Cuban music ever made. This unique concert will take audiences on a musical excursion from the original 1996 Buena Vista Social Club™ recordings, which sold over 7 million copies, up to the present day, and transport you to the heat of Cuba’s clubs and dancehalls. "..taking the atmosphere up to a breathless level" The Independent "..left audiences awe-struck" Financial Times "This was a pulsating display" The Times "A truly memorable evening from some genuinely inspirational musical stars" Cambridge Evening News

Jason Moran Birmingham Jazz Series 2007/08

Fri 23 May Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre

Rush Hour Blues Quiver

Fri 30 May Symphony Hall

Level 3 Bar. Admission FREE. Presented in association with "Birmingham Jazz":http://birminghamjazz.co.uk

Julian Arguelles Octet

Sat 31 May 2008 Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre

Robert Cray Band plus Support

Sun 20 Jul Town Hall

For thirty-plus years Robert Cray has laid down track after track of good-time, uptown, low-down blues. He's won five Grammy's and been nominated for 11 more, inspired critics to praise his soulful vocal and instrumental artistry, earned respect from his peers, and sent young guitarists running back to the woodshed. From classic titles such as _Phone Booth_, to highlights from his more recent releases, Cray delivers on a promise he's been making since his first trip into the studio.Cray's virtuosity has led to collaborations with luminaries such as Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, B. B. King, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Chuck Berry.

Soweto Kinch: A Day In The Life of B19 Part 2 Basement Fables

Fri 25 Jul Town Hall

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