Sunday 26 May 2024 | 12:30pm | Hexham Bandstand, Sele Park, NE46 3LN
Northumberland Jazz Festival 2024 is proud to takeover Hexham Bandstand Sessions on Sunday 26 May with exciting performances from...
Tyne Valley Youth Big Band, 12.30pm
Taken over from Dave Hignett by Evan Abel and Joe Steels in 2022, the Tyne Valley Youth Big Band continues to provide opportunities for young musicians to explore and eclectic range of music in a supportive environment. Expect music from Stevie Wonder to Miles Davis!
Alice Grace, 1.30pm
Alice Grace is a young British jazz singer whose career began touring with established UK jazz big band The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) and singing with the James Pearson Trio at the famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, before landing a place to continue her musical education at the London Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
After graduating she sang with a variety of jazz and soul ensembles performing at prestigious venues such as The Southbank Centre, The Natural History Museum and the Royal Albert Hall in London, as well as more intimate jazz venues across the UK and Europe.
Following a time in London, Alice headed over to the Middle East and embarked on a two year stint in the UAE. Co-founding successful band The Swing Revue, Alice performed for clients such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Lanvin, Moet & Chandon, Dubai Film Festival and the Dubai World Cup, as well as featuring regularly at well-known venues such as Jazz Pizza Express, Pacha Ibiza and The Atlantis Hotel.
Since relocating back to the UK, Alice has found a home in Newcastle upon Tyne. With a new jazz quartet, she is blending into the North East jazz scene, performing music from her early years combined with a more contemporary selection. Alice’s experiences have heavily influenced her live performance, turning an academic jazz musician into a respected and international artist.
Alice will be accompanied by
Joe Steels on guitar,
Paul Susans on bass and
John Hirst on drums.
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