Rye International Jazz and Blues Festival starts on Friday 28 August, with three days of concerts in St Mary’s Church from some iconic musicians and events around town.
“There may be some new artists to you,” said festival director Ian Bowden. “But trust us, they’re all brilliant. Myles Sanko is so cool. So funky. I saw him at Ronnie Scott’s in London last year and had to book him. Elles Bailey is getting a lot of airplay on Radio Two and Alice Armstrong is a real talent, the female blues artist of the year.”
The 14th Festival sees seven headline acts in the church, with tickets for Mica Paris and the Van Morrison Alumni Band almost sold out.
“They’re all outstanding musicians that I’m so proud to bring to Rye,” he said after spending Monday putting up more posters and distributing more festival brochures. “As always, we’re doing the best we possibly can in a really tough economic climate, but I can’t wait to see and hear the musicians. They’re good. Really good.”
There’s no free music stage outside the town hall this year, however you’ll still be able to enjoy jazz at pubs and wine bars all over Rye as well as in St Mary’s.
Follow this link to the digital guide.
You find more details and book tickets at https://ryejazz.com/
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