JAZZ WEEKEND BREAKS 2012 PROGRAMME

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1 JAZZ WEEKEND BREAKS 2012 PROGRAMME RENOWNED JAZZ ARTISTS... UNIQUE AND INDIVIDUAL HOTELS... DELICIOUS FOOD AND WINE......LIVE MUSIC IN STUNNING LOCATIONS

2 Mercure Hotels Jazz Weekend Breaks 2012 Our jumping jazz weekends return for another year of live music in stunning locations Following their continued success, we re pleased to announce the for our 2012 jazz weekend breaks. Hold on to your hats as this year s is set to be swinging! Your hosts Denise and Tony Lawrence This year s will again be hosted by Denise and Tony Lawrence. Having organised residential jazz weekends for over 20 years, the couple are renowned within the jazz circle. Denise s spontaneous humour and superb contralto voice combine perfectly with her husband s keyboard wizardry to form a truly sparkling musical ensemble. They perform as part of a full of jazz each evening, usually with their band plus special star guests. In addition you will enjoy two nationally famous traditional UK jazz bands at every weekend, each one chosen both for their musical skills and their excellent entertainment value. Your hotels Each Mercure hotel featured on the has its own individual style and offers personal service to guarantee a truly unique stay whichever you choose you ll also enjoy fine dining from dinner on Friday through to breakfast on Monday morning. All six hotels offer four-star quality and have been selected for their locations which offer plenty to see and do within easy walking or driving distance. However you spend your days, you ll be returning each evening to a warm welcome at your hotel and some of the best jazz being played on the circuit today. Your package Three nights accommodation Dinner on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Breakfast on Saturday, Sunday and Monday Three nights of jazz!

3 Friday 4th to Monday 7th May 2012 Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa Ellesmere Road, Albrighton, Shrewsbury SY4 3AG Monday to Friday between A 300-year-old country house, this traditional hotel overlooks an ornamental lake in 15 acres of gardens in the heart of Shropshire, just two miles from the medieval town of Shrewsbury. Its location makes it ideal for visiting Chester, Shrewsbury Abbey and the Severn Valley steam railway. Enjoy the Terrace Lounge and Bar, or relax in the indoor pool, sauna and steam room. May jazz Friday 4th We welcome The Wabash Jazzman: led by the flowing banjo of Mark Challinor, this band has created a real breath of fresh air in the British traditional jazz field. The Wabash Jazzman The Wabash Jazzman Saturday 5th With a variety of music from classic jazz to New Orleans rags and stomps, Matt Palmer s Millennium Eagle Jazz Band are one of the UK s greatest traditional jazz bands. Millennium Eagle Jazz Band Millennium Eagle Jazz Band Sunday 6th We welcome The Martinique Jazz Band, the highly professional band with a big sound and a repertoire spanning the entire Jazz Age a great finale to our weekend. The Martinique Jazz Band The Martinique Jazz Band Monday 7th Ample free hotel parking. * 20 single supplement per night for double/twin room occupancy The Martinique Jazz Band Millennium Eagle Jazz Band The Wabash Jazzman

4 June jazz Friday 8th Using a wide range of instrumentation, Terry Williams Ambassadors of Jazz provide their own unique style of jazz entertainment great for listeners and dancers alike. Terry Williams Ambassadors of Jazz Terry Williams Ambassadors of Jazz Saturday 9th In the space of a just a few years The Dart Valley Stompers have become one of the UK s most popular jazz bands with their wellcrafted arrangements and first rate musicians. The Dart Valley Stompers The Dart Valley Stompers Sunday 10th Your host is joined by clarinet star Ron Drake, drummer Terry Lidiard, Colin Fulcher on string bass and Tony Lawrence on piano to perform together as Denise Lawrence s West Country Jazz. 8.30pm-9.30pm and 10pm-11pm: Denise Lawrence s West Country Jazz Monday 11th Friday 8th to Monday 11th June 2012 Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel Southernhay East, Exeter EX1 1QF Monday to Friday between 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 and a pool and gym. Mercure Exeter 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 Princesshay shopping centre. The Dart Valley Stompers Denise Lawrence Free hotel parking.* 20 single supplement per night for double/twin room occupancy

5 Friday 7th to Monday 10th September 2012 Mercure Cheltenham Queen s Hotel The Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 1NN Monday to Friday between This 4-star architectural gem is on Cheltenham s famous Promenade, overlooking the Imperial Gardens. Mercure Cheltenham Queen s Hotel offers outstanding comfort and style and its truly spectacular location is the perfect base from which to explore this enchanting regency town and the surrounding Cotswold countryside and villages. September jazz Friday 7th Humour and musical virtuosity in abundance with Slide by Slide, led by the amazing talents of trombonists Kevin Grenfell and Richard Leach. Slide by Slide Slide by Slide Saturday 8th Robin s masterly clarinet and sax playing leads his band, The Robin Reece Jazzmen, who have earned a reputation as one of our most entertaining jazz ensembles. The Robin Reece Jazzmen The Robin Reece Jazzmen Sunday 9th A memorable evening to finish the weekend with Denise s lovely voice combining with the awesome talent of soprano king George Huxley. 8.30pm-9.30pm and 10pm-11pm: The Denise Lawrence All Stars with George Huxley Monday 10th Free hotel parking. *No single supplement George Huxley Slide by Slide

6 September jazz Friday 28th Re-creating the infectious sound of music from the Delta, the openers for our jazz weekend are the acclaimed musicians of New Orleans Wiggle. New Orleans Wiggle New Orleans Wiggle Saturday 29th With a fine reputation for quality jazz, this talented band have been delighting audiences in the North for many years. We re pleased to welcome, on their debut at Mercure hotels, Winston s Pennine Jazz. Winston s Pennine Jazz Winston s Pennine Jazz Sunday 30th A grand finale for our weekend from one of Britain s most popular traditional jazz bands, The Old Fashioned Love Band. The Old Fashioned Love Band The Old Fashioned Love Band Monday 1st Friday 28th September to Monday 1st October 2012 Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa Blackburn Road, Clayton Le Moors BB5 5JP Monday to Friday between A 700-year-old building with original turrets, porticos and many restored original features. Just a few minutes from junction 7 on the M65, the hotel is perfectly located for the Lancashire Moors, the Forest of Bowland, Boundary Mill and the Ribble Valley. Take full advantage of the Spa Naturel health and leisure club during your stay before enjoying an evening of jazz and dancing. The Old Fashioned Love Band Ample free hotel parking. *No single supplement

7 October jazz Friday 5th to Monday 8th October 2012 Mercure Stratford-upon-Avon Shakespeare Hotel Chapel Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6ER Monday to Friday between With its beautiful black and white gabled façade, Mercure Stratford-upon-Avon Shakespeare Hotel is one of Stratford s most famous buildings. Enjoy fine cuisine and stay in individually named rooms. Stratford has so many places of interest, and nearby are Warwick Castle, Anne Hathaway s cottage, Mary Arden s house and the Heritage Motor Museum. Friday 5th Thrilling audiences everywhere they play and led by the talented clarinet and sax playing of their leader, Matt Palmer, The Millennium Eagle Jazz Band kick off our weekend. The Millennium Eagle Jazz Band The Millennium Eagle Jazz Band Saturday 6th Saturday night features a great deal of humour as well as a wealth of jazz talent sit back and enjoy an evening with a difference in the company of Bev Pegg s Goodtime Hot Five. Bev Pegg s Goodtime Hot Five Bev Pegg s Goodtime Hot Five Sunday 7th Denise joins Roy Dutton (drums), Dennis Mowatt (bass), Tony Lawrence (piano) and soprano sax virtuoso George Huxley to round off the weekend. 8.30pm-9.30pm and 10pm-11pm: The Denise Lawrence All-Stars with George Huxley Monday 8th Some free hotel parking, otherwise hotel guests park for free in the nearby NCP car park. * 20 single supplement per night for double/twin room occupancy George Huxley Bev Pegg

8 November jazz Friday 9th An exciting start to the weekend with an evening in the company of the hugely entertaining Rance s Rockin Chair Band. Rance s Rockin Chair Band Rance s Rockin Chair Band Saturday 10th Guaranteed to fill the superb dance floor, enjoy New Orleans jazz of the highest quality from Dave Stradwick s Sussex Jazz Kings. Dave Stradwick s Sussex Jazz Kings Dave Stradwick s Sussex Jazz Kings Sunday 11th The magic combination of Denise s beautiful voice and Ron s sensational clarinet and sax provides a great finale to our weekend. 8.30pm-9.30pm and 10pm-11pm: The Denise Lawrence Band featuring Ron Drake Monday 12th Friday 9th to Monday 12th November 2012 Mercure Windsor Castle Hotel 18 High Street, Windsor SL4 1LJ Monday to Friday between Located just two minutes walk from the main gates of Windsor Castle, with easy access from London Paddington or Waterloo, the hotel offers unrivalled views of the Changing of the Guard procession. Take afternoon tea in the Pennington Lounge or relax with a cocktail in Bar@18 before enjoying jazz and dancing in the Windsor Suite Ballroom. Ron Drake Dave Stradwick s Sussex Jazz Kings Car park adjoining hotel.* 20 single supplement per night for double/twin room occupancy

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