Greenwich Jazz 2011

From contemporary jazz to afrobeat, blues, funk and gospel, from the rhythms of Asia to sounds of New Orleans, Greenwich Jazz 2011 presents a world of jazz in an unparalleled historic setting. Running from November 11th-20th, 10 days of performances, workshops and events form the winter celebration of The Greenwich Festivals season, supported by Greenwich Council.

Artists Soweto Kinch, Cleveland Watkiss, Empirical, Ian Shaw, Lianne Carroll and Arun Ghosh, to name but a few, bring sensational performances to the National Maritime Museum, Blackheath Halls and Charlton House, as well as established venues, jazz clubs and schools.

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance takes the reigns this year as festival producer, bringing a new focus on emerging artists, in association with Loop Collective and the London Jazz Festival.The Greenwich Alternativeshowcases British and European talent, making jazz music for the MySpace generation, and culminates inSonorous,a club night featuring Leafcutter John andNostalgia 77'sBen Lamdin. The jazz establishment have their say at our 'Jazz Any Questions' event, before MOBO winners Empirical hot foot it from Southbank Centre to perform alongside Trinity Laban students at Blackheath Halls.

There are lots of opportunities to Take Part, free and low costs events for all the family, day and night. Don't miss De Jongen's Driest, the world's smallest brass band, popping up somewhere near you.

As the nights draw in, why not wrap up warm, and join us for an electric festival of world class jazz.

DISCOVER GREENWICH JAZZ

Greenwich Jazz highlights ten days in a year of jazz in Greenwich. Come and check out what Greenwich has to offer from cozy underground jazz clubs to beautiful historic venues hosting international names.

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OLIVER'S MUSIC BAR

"You get the feeling that anything could happen in Oliver's - and quite frequently does." - Greenwich.co.uk

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TAKE PART

For those who want to do more than listen and enjoy, there are a selection of family and take part events for you to get involved in.

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THE GREENWICH ALTERNATIVE

Explore the cutting edge of Greenwich Jazz: Specially curated events from UK jazzers Loop Collective and international artists in unexpected places… not to be missed!

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SCHOOLS

The Greenwich Jazz schools programme brings live jazz musicianship into classrooms and playgrounds around the borough, with opportunities to listen, take part and perform.

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