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| The Glasgow International Jazz Festival 2009 There are lots of hotels in Glasgow and many Glasgow Hotels offering great deals in June during the annual Glasgow Jazz Festival which takes place this year between the 19th and 30th June. The main sponsors of this years Jazz Festival Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Arts Council. A lot of local Glasgow talent is featured this year and there are a number of big bands appearing. The focus of the Glasgow Jazz Festival is around the City Halls and Old Fruit market in the Merchant City while other venues include the 02, the Ramshorn and the Tron. This year Chick Corea headlines the 2009 Festival Chick is one of the greatest pianists in jazz, and this is his only UK solo show this summer. He is appearing on 30 June at the O2 Glasgow Academy. Artists appearing at this years festival includes BBC Big Band with Art Themen, Carol Kidd, Clare Teal, Laurie Holloway, Todd Gordon Hosted by special guest, Sir Michael Parkinson George Penman, Glasgow Jazz Trio, James Taylor Quartet, Neil Sedaka, Ryan Quigley Big Band with Justin Currie and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra presents: Rhapsody in Blue with Brian Kellock and A Tribute to the Music of Buddy Rich featuring Alyn Cosker. Already a major part of Glasgow's thriving entertainment scene, the Jazz Festival has seen significant growth each year - attracting jazz lovers from all over the world. Glasgow Hotels offer accommodation to suit all pockets and tastes so there is a hotel for everyone! Glasgow hotels offering special rates includes the Argyll hotel in Glasgow which is within easy reach of many of the Festival Venues. The SECC is within a 15 minute walk where Neil Sedaka will appear on Friday 26th June. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Jazz News :: home page |