1.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

Cyrus Chestnut Trio

Musical agent of sweet and serious soul, with George Shearing’s bass

Cyrus Chestnut (p), Neil Swainson (b),
Joe Ascione (d))

£8.50

7.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

John Allred Quartet

A special set with towering trombone, blows you away with rhythm – crossing the continent

Brian Kellock (p), Andy Cleyndert (b),
Joe Ascione(d)

£11.50

9.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

Roberta Gambarini

Introduction set to another new vocalist for Nairn – Ms Gambarini, originally from Italy, she now graces top stages around the world

Cyrus Chestnut (p), Neil Swainson (b),
Joe Ascione (d)

£10.50

10.30am

The Classroom Bistro

David Gazarov Solo

Jazz and Classical solo featured introduction to the Russian pianist

£6.00

1.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

Joe Ascione Quartet featuring Brian Kellock
US/UK partnership exclusive to Nairn – features the return of Joe Ascione as resident drummer –setting the standard

Brian Kellock (p), Neil Swainson (b),
Joe Cohn (g), Joe Ascione (d)

£8.50

3.30pm

Nairn Community Centre

David Gazarov Trio
Exclusive concert featuring a tight set of international musicians

Andy Cleyndert (b), Martin Drew (d)

£7.50

7.30pm

Universal Hall,

Findhorn

Cyrus Chestnut Trio with very special guest Roberta Gambarini - vocals

Jazz pedigree with roots in gospel and blues, a great piano entertainer – stirring up a storm

Cyrus Chestnut (p), Neil Swainson (b),
Joe Ascione (d), Roberta Gambarini (v)

£10.50

8.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

Double Standards

A long-awaited set by Scotland’s top jazz guitar in duet standards with dazzling French guitarist – a pairing for his latest recording

Martin Taylor (g) and Sylvain Luc (g)

£17.50

10.30am

The Classroom Bistro

John Bunch Solo

Sublime - gentle mainstream giant

£6.00

1.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

Echoes of Swing - Harlem Joys

An exceptional group of young musicians playing in a traditional style but with fresh verve and bold dynamism bringing melody to life

Bernd Lhotsky(p), Chris Hopkins(ts) Colin Dawson(t), Andy Cleyndert (b) Oliver Mewes (d)

£10.00

3.30pm

Nairn Community Centre

David Gazarov Trio with special guest Wendell Brunious

Exclusive concert featuring a tight set of international musicians

Andy Cleyndert (b), Martin Drew (d)

£10.50

8.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

Roberta Gambarini Quartet

UK exclusive and Nairn debut, a delightful vocalist, follows the CD launch of 'Under Italian Skies' - trio includes former LCJO pianist and George Shearing's impressive bassist

Cyrus Chestnut (p), Neil Swainson (b), Joe Ascione (d)

£15.00

10.30am

The Classroom Bistro

Continental Coffee

with Chris Hopkins (p) and Colin Dawson (t)

Classic pairing, lightly blended

£6.00

1.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

Joe Ascione Quartet featuring Rossano Sportiello

One of Nairn's favourite pianists returns to lend another Italian influence to the bill, with his new residence New York friends

Joe Cohn (g), Neil Swainson (b), Joe Ascione (d)

£8.50

3.30pm

Nairn Community Centre

Scott Hamilton Essential

A 'must have' in any Nairn programme the top mainstream tenor of today in a superb set gig

John Bunch (p), Andy Cleyndert (b), Joe Ascione (d)

£8.50

8.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

Nairn Jazz's International Piano Summit

Exclusive Event of the Festival

A concert line-up which is synonymous with Nairn, an uncompromising combination of keyboard masters

Dick Hyman, Rossano Sportiello, Chris Hopkins, Bernd Lhotsky

£15.00

10.30am

The Classroom Bistro

Rossano Sportiello Solo

Delightful, relaxed morning set

£6.00

1.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

Dick Hyman's History of Jazz

A giant of the classic jazz scene, a leader, arranger and mentor to most - keeps the jazz tradition alive with flashbacks to a jazz past

£8.50

3.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

Wendell Brunious Trio

No-one knows more New Orleans' music, a set led by the Big Easy sounds of our resident trumpet

Rossano Sportiello (p), Andy Cleyndert (b)

£7.50

8.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

Scott Hamilton Quartet “Jazzspeak” with special guest Bob Wilber

Exclusive Line-up

A pairing that began recording together in 1973 and delight in regular reunions on many different international stages - and yet they have nevr played together in Nairn, it's never too late to enjoy another debut

John Bunch (p), Andy Cleyndert (b), Joe Ascione (d)

£15.00

10.30pm

The Classroom Bistro

Joe Cohn Solo

Continuing the theme of swing and strings, enjoy an intimate date with one of the most inventive and catalytic guitarists today

£6.00

1.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

Wendell Brunious Quartet

A special Louis Armstrong tribute set from the horn that followed his footsteps leading the New Orleans’ Tuxedo Jazz Band

John Bunch (p), Andy Cleyndert (b), Joe Ascione (d)

£8.50

3.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

The Aristocats - Disney Film introduced by Wendell Brunious

It is important to keep the music alive. Introducing Jazz to children was embedded in many Disney fils - no more so than this 1970 classic, featuring the trumpet and singing of Scatman Crothers

£3.00

Children FREE

8.00pm

Nairn Community Centre

A Perfect Match - Bob Wilber and Dick Hyman - Reunion Set

The finale show to round off a spectacular week - two jazz masters collaborate as in their 1997 recording in tribute to Johnny Hodges and Wild Bill Davis, which also featured (as tonight) Joe Ascione on drums. Mainstream jazz fans won't want to miss this one!

Andy Cleyndert (b), Joe Ascione (d)

£15.00

2009 Festival Programme: 3rd—8th August 2009

MAIN FESTIVAL EVENING TICKET £89.00 - ALL EVENING CONCERTS saving £10.50 also gives £1.00 discount off all other tickets