Rob 'n' Pete's Swing Thing are playing a free gig as part of the City of London Festival.

Come and join us for an outdoor dance!


From: http://www.colf.org//events/Contemporary-Music-Jazz-World-Music/1211-Paternoster-Square--Swing-Thing.cfm


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Paternoster Square: Swing Thing - Friday 12 August

Time: 12:00
Paternoster Square



Rob ‘n’ Pete’s Swing Thing is just about the hottest band on the London swing dance scene. At venues such as 100 Club, C Jam and Jitterbugs this five-piece really know how to keep the dance floor packed with their swing, blues and Latin sounds. If you want to be King Of The Swingers or shuffle along the Sunny Side Of The Street then head to Paternoster Square and Let The Good Times Roll!

Pete Kershaw - guitar and vocals, Ned Bennett - saxophone, Robert Rickenburg - bass and backing vocals, Paul Eldridge – piano, Steve Vintner – drums.

Supported by Broadgate Estates

Kai Hoffman and Kai's Cats are playing a free gig as part of the City of London Festival.

From: http://www.colf.org//events/Jazz-World-Music/1221-Devonshire-Square-Summerfest--Kais-Cats.cfm

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Devonshire Square Summerfest: Kai's Cats - Thursday 11 August

Time: 12:30
Devonshire Square



Led by the lovely American songstress Kai Hoffman, swingin' retro band Kai's Cats has a fabulous line up of some of London's hottest jazz players. A Festival favourite with a following of swing dancing devotees, Kai’s Cats are also known for their long standing residency at Ronnie Scott's Bar, recently voted a Time Out Critic's Choice Event.

Kai’s Cats play a mix of jumpin’ jive, swing and early rock and roll. In the style of great jazz entertainers such as Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan and Nat King Cole, Kai’s Cats accessible and melodic swinging tunes are fun to listen to and even more fun for dancing.



Liverpool Street

Part of the City of London Festival, the Jive Aces are playing a free gig!

From: http://www.colf.org//events/Jazz-World-Music/1257-New-Street-Square--Jive-Aces.cfm


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New Street Square: Jive Aces - Thursday 21 July

Time: 18:00
New Street Square



Renowned for their high energy jump jive music - the exciting sound where swing meets rock ‘n’ roll, the Jive Aces are the UK’s top jive and swing band. Together for over a decade, this hugely popular six-piece has performed at thousands of festivals, theatres and events throughout the UK, Europe and USA, as well as Japan, Israel and the Caribbean.

Jive Aces combine a mixture of fresh arrangements of swing, jive and R & B classics - songs made famous by such greats as Louis Prima, Cab Calloway, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Dean Martin, Big Joe Turner and Sammy Davis Jnr - along with a selection of superb swinging originals.

Their latest album Recipe for Rhythm features guest appearances from Chick Corea, Mark Isham, Mr Acker Bilk, Toni Elizabeth Prima and others and is produced by three-time Grammy award winner, Emmanuele Ruffinengo.



Chancery Lane

Swing Dance Picnic: July Edition, on Sunday, 3rd July, 2011

Next To Regent's Park Boathouse - use the map at each park entrance.



The series of summer picnics continues next month at Regent's Park with fresh new music and live entertainment! If the weather has a tantrum I should have an alternative venue, so keep alert for the latest info on venue details on this page or my back-up mobile: 07910 028 075



1. Entertainment from the inimitable Mr John Barnes.

2. DJs and new playlists to bring a new taste of music to your picnic experience.

3. The thrilling suspense of unknown weather!

4. A beautiful part of Regent's Park with all essential facilities nearby (after many hours research).

5. Dancing in the dappled sunshine of shading trees.

6. Continuous swing music from a swing-beat boom-box.



You bring:

1. Yourself, friends & family.

2. A favourite swing track or two to play.

3. Food & drink, maybe even some to share!

4. A fierce determination to have a fun, relaxed attitude.

5. A blanket, suntan lotion, sunglasses, umbrella, wellies and a hoodie!

6. Most important of all, besides your good selves: an azure sky, moderate humidity and a gentle cooling breeze (we live in hope).


Time: 2pm-7pm+


Cost:

Absolutely Free!

Optional donation of £1 to cover:

1. Cost of batteries.
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2. Funding to re-seed the picnic area this autumn for next year as the Royal Parks can't afford it.


Venue:

The triangular island of green next to the Children's Boating Pond and in front of the Boathouse Café, Regent's Park.

Nearest tubes: Baker Street and Marylebone.
Nearest mainline overground station: Marylebone.


Directions:

Just enter Regent's Park where Hanover Gate meets the Outer Circle. Then take the first path on your right. This will take you past the Children's Boating Pond on your left. We'll be in our picnic oasis under the coverage of two interlocking trees, in front of the Boathouse Cafe.

For a map, check out the link below:
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/regents_park/


Remember, the venue is next to the Boathouse - use the map at each park entrance.

Adrian

A free gig at the South Bank Centre:

From: http://ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk/find/music/classical/tickets/bbc-big-band-with-claire-martin-58007


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The Clore Ballroom
BBC BIG BAND WITH CLAIRE MARTIN
Celebrating 80 years of the Big Band
Saturday 25 June 2011

Star jazz vocalist and presenter of Jazz Line-Up Claire Martin takes a trip down memory lane saluting the broadcasting big bands from the last 80 years. All time classics include Oranges and Lemons, Indian Lament, Caravan, The Man I Love and The Continental.

Part of the BBC Radio 3 Light Fantastic festival

25 June 2011, 10:00pm

Free event