Wiltshire Jazz Festival 2013

In spite of the variable weather, I spent a highly enjoyable day at the Wiltshire Jazz Festival in Dinton, Wiltshire.

I didn't catch all the acts, but highlights included:

Kairos 4tet

Nicola Farnon band (with the amazing Piero Tucci on sax and piano)

Charles Alexander and Andy Robinson, guitar duo

Gabby Young and Other Animals

Amy Roberts Quintet (with the outstanding John Hallam also on sax)- superb Creole Love Call and Lester Leaps In

Brilliant musicians all. Sadly my ongoing ankle problem meant I had to leave before the end of the evening.

What I missed...Gwyneth Herbert (and another song....plus Sea Cabinet), and several other major acts such as Martin Taylor and Alan Barnes.

Mark Allen certainly knows his jazz and how to make people feel welcome and really at home. A great MC! Mark's publishing company owns Wiltshire Life and Jazzwise Magazine, amongst many other titles.

Congratulations to all involved. The "Glyndebourne of Jazz" Festival they call it. A major contribution to jazz lovers everywhere and to the local Wiltshire community.