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MERCURE SOUTHGATE HOTEL EXETER

Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon  EX1 1QF

Tel. 01392 412812

Fri 5th to Mon 8th March


Quietly situated close to the old city walls and historic Quayside, this elegant Georgian-style hotel has been recently refurbished to bring together beautiful bedrooms, an excellent restaurant plus a pool and gym. The Mercure Southgate Hotel is a great base for exploring the Devon coastline or
 Dartmoor National park and is also a short stroll from riverside walks, the famous 12th Century cathedral and the brand new Princesshay shopping centre. 

 Friday 8.30pm – 9.30pm & 10.30pm – 11.30pm the West Country All Stars

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The sensational new band of top UK players,
with Pete Allen, Roger Marks, John Shillito and others

                                                                               

 9.45 pm – 10.15pm Denise and Tony Lawrence

                                                             
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  Over the last 25 years Denise & Tony Lawrence
   And their band have entertained all over the world
   At Jazz club, festivals, theatres and on cruise ships.
   Denise’s crystal clear voice and humour with Tony’s
   legendary piano playing lead a band of the highest
   standard

 

                                                                                                

Saturday 8.30pm – 9.30pm and 10.30pm – 11.30pm the Dart Valley Stompers

dart_valley_stompers              In a very short time this band have established a reputation
 as one of the finest traditional ensembles playing in the UK
 jazz circuit. Essentially a West Country band, they are led by
 the masterly reed playing of Jeremy Huggett. The band
 comprises of six first class musicians each with his own
 impressive credentials gained through years of playing jazz

9.45pm – 10.15pm Denise & Tony Lawrence

 

SUNDAY 8.30 – 9.30pm & 10.00 – 11.00pm the Denise Lawrence Band with Ron Drake


A magical musical combination featuring the talents of international superstar Ron Drake


This wonderful break  £199.00 per person
Sharing Half board Friday dinner - Monday breakfast.                  

To Book call 01392 412812



      

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SPRING JAZZ
at the
THE ROUNDHOUSE HOTEL BOURNEMOUTH 

Fri 26 – Mon 29 March

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The Roundhouse Hotel is ideally situated at the heart of Bournemouth, just a stone’s throw from the town centre, cliff tops and 7 miles of golden beaches.

Every bedroom offers en-suite facilities, colour television and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. There are no single room supplements

Renowned for its warmth and friendly atmosphere, the Roundhouse is complimented by the relaxing Wave restaurant, Café Bar & terrace open throughout the day

Friday 8.45pm – 11.30pm The Denise Lawrence Band featuring Ron Drake

 denise__tony     Over the last 25 years Denise & Tony Lawrence 
    and their band have entertained all over the world
    at Jazz club, festivals, theatres and on cruise ships.  
    Denise’s crystal clear voice and humour with Tony’s
    legendary piano playing lead a band of the highest  
    standard                                                                                        

 Saturday 8.45pm – 11.30pm the John Maddocks Jazz Men 

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Deservedly one of the UK’s most popular jazz bands.
The band entertain with a wide repertoire of well crafted
arrangements of classic jazz which they blend into every
professional and exciting performance. The consistent
high quality of their music keep them among the top
European bands of their style

 

Sunday 12.00 – 2.30pm Alan Pickering’s Spirit of New Orleans

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Formed some nine years ago by trombonist Alan Pickering,
 the ‘Spirit of New Orleans’ does exactly what it says on the
label!! They keep the unique and infectious music of New
Orleans
alive with a combination of jazz musicians dedicated
to the cause. Many players will be well known to Jazz aficionados.

                                                                                                       

8.45pm – 11.30pm the Dart Valley Stompers  

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In a very short time this band have established a reputation
as one of the finest traditional ensembles playing in the UK
jazz circuit. Essentially a West Country band, they are led by
the masterly reed playing of Jeremy Huggett. The band
comprises of six first class musicians each with his own
impressive credentials gained through years of playing jazz.

                                                                                                                 

 

3 Nights Dinner Accommodation and Breakfast  £180.00  per guest

All Your Jazz Included

Tel. 01202 553262








Jazz By The Lake

Sun 21st to Tues 23rd March
at the Salutation Hotel, Ambleside

JOHN HALLAM - MADDOCKS-HUXLEY REEDS UNITED

GEORGE HUXLEY'S ALL-STAR JAZZ BAND

TONY ORESHKO TRIO - JOHN HADDOCKS TRIO

RICHARD LEACH'S 7 STARS OF JAZZ


TICKETS FOR THESE EVENTS ALL £159.50 PER PERSON

Phone Val Hopkins on 015394 32915


including two nights bed and breakfast (all rooms en-suite) and all jazz
Also available, at Ambleside Salutation events only, a limited number of
NON-RESIDENT TICKETS £59.50 PER PERSON

 


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