Festival Fringe Events

The first fringe night of the festival features seasoned master of the reeds Alan Barnes, who is joined this year by rising star Alex Clarke, a sax player who totally enthralled a full venue at Scarborough Jazz in January.

Backing is by the resident Mark Gordon Trio. You can expect some real fireworks, as well as no small amount of humour. To book please email bobwalker4@btinternet.com or text/call on 07703 434796

Thu 21 September

Alan Barnes & Tom Townsend’s Blues Band

Where Blues Night @ The Cask Inn

(Cambridge Terrace, YO11 2LQ)

8.45pm

Mark Nightingale & Alan Barnes Sextet

Two multi-award winning giants of British JazzMark Nightingale on trombone and Alan Barnes on saxophones. – front an amazing sextet.

‘Mark Nightingale tells the trombone what to do and does not allow it to set the parameters for his improvisations…tremendous fluency and flair’

Leonard Feather

‘Alan Barnes stylistic range is quite phenomenal… He has a wonderful capacity for suggesting a given style without actually imitating anyone’ Dave Gelly

Doors open 8pm Entry £10

Once again Alan teams up with Tom and the boys for what has become an annual feast of blues, tinged with jazz. This night has, for many, become a festival favourite. Expect great music and lots of good humour, along with the legendary musically accompanied raffle! No tickets, simply pay on the door – best be early.

Sat 23 September

The Eastern Area Schools

Youth Jazz Orchestra (The EASY Band)

Where Scarborough Spa Sun Court

Starts 4.30pm Entry Free

The orchestra’s morning rehearsal and afternoon performance have become popular features of the festival. The tutors this year are saxophonist Tori Freestone and pianist Alcyona Mick.

Why not come along and have a drink or some food whilst you listen to these talented young people.

Sun 24 September

Rowan Oliver’s Gospel Brunch

Where Scarborough Spa Sun Court

Starts 11am – 12.15pm Entry Free

Festival Fringe Events

Dr Rowan Oliver is a musician, DJ and music educator with a deep love of the many wonderful styles of music that connect to jazz. On Sunday morning he will play an all-vinyl DJ set encompassing sweet gospel sounds alongside spiritual jazz classics. The musical selection is designed to blow away the cobwebs, elevate your soul and move your feet. (even while you’re lazing in a deck chair!).

Sun 24 September

Funky Tuesday Choir

Where Scarborough Spa Sun Court

Starts 5.30pm Entry Free

Funky Tuesday Choir are a brand-new Scarborough based choir that performs pop, funk and soul songs (and occasionally a little jazz!). The emphasis is firmly on having fun singing together and the joyful nature of the choir is bound to put a smile on your face. Musical Director Mark Gordon (also resident pianist at Scarborough Jazz Club) accompanies the choir on piano.

Fri 22 – Sun 24 September

The Al Morrison Trio

with Festival Guests

Where The Jazz Lounge, Scarborough Spa

Starts Intervals of Grand Hall performances

Entry Free

The fine guitar playing of Al Morrison is ably complemented by bassist Paul Baxter and drummer Tom Townsend.

There’s quite a buzz in the Jazz Lounge as lots of musicians sit in with the band including some festival performers. Times for sitters in will be available at the festival.

Weekend Tickets

Day Tickets

How to book

Online www.scarboroughspa.co.uk

Telephone (01723) 376774

In Person Scarborough Spa’s Box Office

Venue Address Scarborough Spa, South Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2HD

Cliff Lift Times Cliff Lift to be open, please see the Scarborough Spa website for daily running times.

Dine with us

Dining options will be available including Farrer’s Restaurant and Bar, serving food from 9am – 7pm.

Table reservations are advised email farrers@scarboroughspa.co.uk or phone 01723 357860.