To access full information about the programme on line go to:-www.jazzinsouthport.co.uk or www.queenscourt.org.uk or www.southportflowershow.co.uk

To buy gala concert tickets (available from 1st April) [card payment charge £3 per booking transaction on line or by phone]

On line go to www.queenscourt.org.uk

By phone-office hours-pay by card ring SMJ tickets 01704 541790 or Queenscourt Hospice 01704 517420

By post - cheques payable to ‘Southport Melodic Jazz’ - Post to SMJ Tickets 8 Lord St. Southport PR8 1QD

Tickets purchased on line, by phone or by cheque will be posted tothe address provided. No refunds. Park admission tickets payable cashon the day. Gala concert ticket holders get free park admission for the daytime events also.

To book or enquire about camping or caravaning facilities at this event please ring Southport Flower Showoffice on 01704 517420

jazz BLUESSOULA feast of great jazz, blues and soul music in Southport’s magnificent Victoria Park – the home of Southport Flower Show. A full programme of daytime music on Saturday and Sunday on the bandstand plus two evening gala concerts taking place in one of the Flower Show’s fabulous marquees.

Postal ticket booking form

NameAddress

Post Code

Please send me tickets for AJ Brown/Swingshift on Fri 1st Aug at £25 per ticket £

tickets for King Pleasure/Vernon Fuller Sat 2ndat £40 per ticket £

Total £ Cheque payable to ‘Southport Melodic Jazz’ to 8 Lord Street, Southport PR8 1QDTickets will be posted to the address provided above. No refunds possible.

From Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd August 2014

On the bandstand

Catering stalls***

Toilets providedin the park

***Camping and caravanning facilities (see

back page) ***

Admission £2 per personor £5 per

family of 4(pay at gate)

On Saturday 2ndMike Smith’s Ginger TunesSueYo QuartetVernon FullerThe Angry Men

On SUNDAY 3RDAndy Chapman’s‘ACV’ quintet909 BluesbandThe WeaveZoe Gilbyjazz BLUESSOUL

IN THE MARQUEEWine, dine & dance

(informal dress) doors and bar 6.30pm

music and food 7.30 to 11.30pm

3 DAYS OF JAZZ BLUES & SOUL

from 12 noon to 5.30pm (inclement weather provision) Why not bring a picnic and enjoy a great mix of jazz, soul and blues from the following bands.

On Friday 1stwith AJ Brown A rising star vocalist/saxophonist who has appeared at The Blue Note New York, toured South Africa and played many leading UK clubs and festivals (including Southport). AJ has two current CD’s to his credit. His repertoire is wide ranging and his style individual but if you like Michael Buble you’ll love AJ Brown.

and Swingshift Big Band (Musical Director Phil Shotton) which provides a rich tapestry of sound with tunes from the Big Band classics of Basie, Ellington, Miller and Rich plus new music from contemporary arrangers as well as wonderful accompaniment for tonight’s guest vocalist.

Tickets £25 per person (includes hog roast supper) Table seating up to 10.

On SATURDAY 2NDwith King Pleasure and the Biscuit BoysOne of the most popular jazz & swing bands in the world, made famous at Ronnie Scott’s, performing classy numbers in Louis Jordan & Eddie Cleanhead style. A stunning range of instrumental ability and a guaranteed ‘good time’ band.

and Vernon Fuller’s ‘Soul Call’Well known jazz, soul and blues guitarist and super smooth vocalist Vernon Fuller’s Soul Call sextet revisits the fantastic music of the Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers era with loads of energy and feel good factor that makes you want to stand up and party.

Tickets £40 per person(includes 2 course dinner)Table seating up to 10.

Gala concert ticket holders get free park admission for the daytime events also. See overleaf for bandstand programme. At least £1 per ticket sold goes to the Queenscourt Hospice charity. Free evening parking after 6 pm