Abbeyfest 2010, Merton Abbey Mills, SW19 2RD

9th July 2010 - 30th August 2010
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Abbeyfest Jazz

Live Jazz on the Bandstand- Tony O' Malley

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 09/07/2010
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

TONY O’MALLEY is unquestionably one of the most charismatic vocalists working in the UK. A featured performer since the late 60’s his cv is vast, including stints with the band “10CC” and his own seminal Jazz/Funk band “Kokomo”.

Free Lunch Time Jazz

Venue: Merton Abbey Mills

Date(s): Sat 10/07/2010 - Sun 22/08/2010
Saturday and Sunday

Time(s): 1pm till 4pm
FREE

Abbeyfest proudly presents its popular series of live jazz acts, every weekend at the heart of the Mills. Favourite jazz standards are performed by a fresh collective of duos, trios and jazz quartets from around London.

Live Jazz on the Bandstand- Noel McKoy

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 16/07/2010
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

Noel McKoy is the genuine godfather of British soul – a singer-songwriter with a voice like honey who’s long and distinguished career has seen him working with some of the biggest names within his chosen genre.

Live Jazz on the Bandstand- Samara

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 23/07/2010
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

“SAMARA” is a six piece jazz/latin group which Steve Ruby leads, and suffice it to say he thinks the guys in the band are just great! The music is an infectious blend of Brazilian Samba, jazz/latin and Soul, and everyone has a great time!

Live Jazz on the Bandstand- Stefan Redtenbacher's “RB FUNKESTRA”

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 30/07/2010
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

Austrian born bass player Stefan Redtenbacher has, over the last 10 years, established himself as the UK’s “groove” bass player of choice for many artists, both live and recorded.

PD3 at the Family- Friendly Jazz Club

Venue: Colour House Theatre

Date(s): Sat 31/07/2010
Sunday Evening

Time(s): 7.30pm
Full Price Tickets: £7.50 per seat
Concession Price Tickets: £3.50 per seat

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PD3 (Pete Downes Trio) are performing at the child-friendly jazz club at the Colour House Theatre in Merton Abbey Mills on. It's a jazz show with children in mind.

Live Jazz on the Bandstand- Vanessa Haynes

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 06/08/2010
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

VANESSA HAYNES is an enormously impressive, addition to the UK scene. Originally from Trinidad, where she worked to great acclaim for some years, she’s made her way to London, which is definitely our gain.

Live Jazz on the Bandstand- Damien Flood

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 13/08/2010
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

A powerful singer whose rich voice draws comparison to the likes of Michael McDonald and Craig David as well as a striking pianist, Damien’s charismatic delivery of his excellent original songs definitely deserves wider recognition. This promises to be quite a gig.

Live Jazz on the Bandstand- Wayne Hernandez

Venue: Colour House Theatre

Date(s): Fri 20/08/2010
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

This multi-talented artist, he is also a well established songwriter and producer, produces a brilliant set of powerful groove music that defines the word “Soul”. A rare talent and absolutely not to be missed.

Line up may be subject to change.