Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Festival coming soon

The festival has always encouraged new talent and organisers are delighted that the opening concert on Friday April 28th at The Grand in Clitheroe is the exceptional young saxophonist and flautist Jasmine Myra with her calm, jazz inspired music supported by some of the north’s best young talent, including harpist Alice Roberts.

Many bars, restaurants and pubs will have live music from Friday through the Bank Holiday. And Clitheroe’s streets and market will have great music too.

Saturday evening is party night with the 10 piece collective KC and the Groove Family celebrating cultural fusion with their mix of Afrobeat, Highlife, Jungle and Breakbeats.

Sunday sees two concerts, first an internationally recognised sax player, who has backed Prince and Amy Winehouse – Aaron Liddard and his band; followed in the evening by the terrific Nearly Dan bringing to life Steely Dan’s great music.

The final concert on Monday sees the local Swing City Big Band playing James Bond themes.

Analisa Smith, one of the organisers, said: “After a tough few years, we are proud that our live music festival continues to bring fine music to the people of the Ribble Valley.