have been entertaining jazz audiences throughout the Uk and abroad for some 25 years. Denise’s position as one of our finest blues and gospel singers is not in dispute and her dry, understated, spontaneous, humour provides another dimension to her outstanding band. Denise surrounds herself with excellent musicians in husband Tony Lawrence, her fine pianist and musical director, together with the cool drumming of Pete Littleproud and the lyrical string bass playing of Ken Rankine. as always Denise and Tony will be compering and hosting this great weekend of jazz - and they will never be far away from the action!

The well-known international clarinet and sax player, to join her for a ‘jazz ‘n’ gospel’ session over traditional Sunday lunch. In over 50 years of performing, John Wurr has been a member of Keith Smith’s Hefty Jazz as well as The Ken Colyer Band.
His recorded work on CD includes notable tributes to New Orleans reedmen Sidney Betchet and Johnny Dodds and his current status as freelance musician has caused him to appear in memorable sessions with Denise and her band at theatres and festivals in the past.

ROGER MARKS’ ARMADA JAZZ BAND enjoy a position at the forefront of the British traditional jazz scene. Roger is one of this country’s most talented trombonists and he makes use of all his musician’s considerable skills to produce a form of traditional jazz, free from constraint or taboo, which critics have generously acknowledged with some stunning reviews in the jazz press. Jazz Rag magazine declared recently that the band is ‘destined for universal acceptance - hot on the heels of the Barber institution ‘. On Friday night the Washington Ballroom will ring to this great music.

THE TONY ORESHKO TRIO. With a huge repertoire spanning the music of Django Reinhardt, swing, to the classics, the guitar maestro, Tony Oreshko, makes his debut appearance at Langstone Cliff. Playing jazz music of incredible complexity and such great beauty, this acoustic guitar genius has to be seen to be believed. Along with rhythm guitar and bass, the trio were brought together by their passion for the 1930’s ‘Hot Club’ sound. Enjoy their combined prodigious talents in a wonderful Saturday lunchtime session accompanied by the Langstone’s famous ‘country buffet’.