JAZZ lovers are in for a treat at the first St Catherine's Hospice Jazz festival in September.
The festival, to take place at Fox Lane Cricket Club in Leyland, will run from Friday, September 14 to Sunday, September 16.
Hospice spokesman Jacky Sutton said: "This is the first ever jazz festival St Catherine's has run. We're all excited. If it's successful, we will look at making it an annual event."
The first night features Big Band music from 7.30-11pm. Dougie Drake Jazz Fusion and the Sounds 18 Jazz Quintet will play. Highlights on Saturday will be the Sykes/Joseph Latin Combo, joined by local musicians from 1-4pm, and internationally acclaimed pianist Steve Melling, accompanied by the Lancashire Students Jazz Orchestra, from 7.30-11pm. Rounding off the festival will be the Swing Shift Big Band and the Hot Club Band, from 1-4pm on Sunday. From 7.30-11pm the event will feature saxophonist and clarinettist Alan Barnes, with the John Haltom Jazztet and guests.
For details call 01772 324540.
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