Abbeyfest 2011, Merton Abbey Mills, SW19 2RD

8th July 2011 - 29th August 2011
BOX OFFICE & INFORMATION LINE: 020 8542 5511

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Abbeyfest Jazz

Jazz Live on the Bandstand - Tony O'Malley

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 08/07/2011
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

**OPENING NIGHT**

TONY O’Malley is unquestionably one of the most charismatic vocalists working in the UK. If you like contemporary R&B vocals with a touch of Jazz in the Blues Brothers style, then this is definitely for you.

Jazz Live on the Bandstand - Noel McKoy

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 15/07/2011
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

Noel McKoy is the genuine godfather of British soul – a singer-songwriter with a voice like honey who’s long and distinguished career has seen him working with some of the biggest names within his chosen genre.

Jazz Live on the Bandstand - RB Funkestra

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 22/07/2011
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

Austrian born bass player Stefan Redtenbacher has, over the last 10 years, established himself as the UK’s “groove” bass player of choice for many artists, both live and recorded.

Jazz Live on the Bandstand - Wayne Hernandez

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 29/07/2011
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

WAYNE HERNANDEZ is one of those fantastic singers who has been using his considerable talents for many years to make others sound good. Hugely successful within the music “business” he has worked with the likes of Tina Turner, Gorillaz, Tori Amos, Blur, Grover Washington, Roberta Flack and Madonna. He has also toured extensively with Kool and the Gang and Regina Bell.

Jazz Live on the Bandstand - Samara

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 05/08/2011
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

The music is an infectious blend of Brazilian Samba, jazz/latin and Soul, and everyone has a great time!

Jazz Live on the Bandstand - Vanessa Haynes

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 12/08/2011
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

VANESSA HAYNES is an enormously impressive, addition to the UK scene. Originally from Trinidad, where she worked to great acclaim for some years, she’s made her way to London, which is definitely our gain. She performs a mix of Soul and R&B originals and with her powerful, cultured, voice and commanding stage presence is quite stunning.

Jazz Live on the Bandstand - IMAANI

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 19/08/2011
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

**LINE UP CHANGE**

IMAANI A terrific singer in the Soul/R&B tradition Imaani’s cv is long and impressive. She first came to prominence as the UK’s 1998 entrant to the Eurovision Song contest (one of the better choices!) where she was runner up and went on to produce a highly successful single that charted around the World.

HAMER & ISAACS GYPSY SWING BAND

Venue: Colour House Theatre

Date(s): Sat 22/10/2011
Saturday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-11pm
Full Price Tickets: £6.00 per seat

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Hamer & Isaacs Gypsy Swing Band play hot swinging Jazz in a style reminiscent of Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France.

Line up may be subject to change.