FRIDAY 29 FebruaryZena James

Zena James	Adam Bishop	Geoff Castle
© Les Newport

Someone special, as the line up indicates-vocalist Zena James with Davide Mantovani bass, Geoff Castle piano, Mike Bradley drums and Adam Bishop sax. Zena James - look out for her. Campbell Burnap. 'Tell Me More' is an impressive debut album. A fine appetiser for what promises to be a powerful live act. Chris Parker Vortex Jazz Club

FRIDAY 14 March Thomas L'Etienne.

Katya	Thomas L'Etienne	Denny Ilett	Charlie Stratford
© Les Newport

A welcome return for saxophonist/clarinetist Thomas L'Etienne with guitarist Denny Ilett, singer Katya, bassist Andy Crowdy and drummer Charlie Stratford. Those of you who have heard Thomas & Denny before at Carswell know that we are in for a great evening.

FRIDAY 28 MarchDenise Lawrence.

Vocalist Denise Lawrence with Tony Lawrence Piano, Ken Rankine bass, Pete Littleproud drums and John Hallam reeds. Denise is hailed as one of the UK's top Jazz, Blues & Gospel singers. She leads her swinging band with style & humour aided by her pianist husband Tony.

FRIDAY 25 AprilKaren Sharp/Robert Fowler

Karen Sharp/Robert Fowler		Karen Sharp
Photos:© Les Newport

Robert Fowler	The Band	Robin Aspland	Karen Sharp/Robert Fowler
Photos:Christopher Love

Saxophonists Karen Sharp & Robert Fowler's salute to Al & Zoot with Matt Home drums, John Day bass & pianist Robin Aspland. Welcome back to Robert's broad mellow tenor, this time swinging with Karen's warm full sound on baritone & tenor.

FRIDAY 16th May SPECIAL 'Live Jazz in Oxon' & 'Allegro Saxophones' present

'The BIG COLORS' Big Band.

Starring : Rick Bolton, Nathan Hawken, Simon Currie, Martin Dunsdon, Steve Rose, David Shires, Andy Smith, Andy Townsend...
.....play the music of Miles Davis, Thad Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, Steely Dan, Pat Metheney, Chick Corea, Cole Porter & more...
'Hip Jazz, Deep Groove...'

FRIDAY 30 MayMark Crooks(tkts £ 10/9).

Sax/Clarinetist Mark Crooks makes a welcome return with a really great line up. John Pearce piano, Jeremy Brown bass, Bobby Worth drums, Colin Oxley guitar. Something of a star on clarinet. Original and spirited Jazz..Jazz UK. A flair for melodic phrasing. Crescendo

FRIDAY 27 JunePD3 with Dick Pearce(tkts £ 10/9).

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