Jazz

THE Savannah Jazz Band is making its summer swing with its instantly recognisable brand of New Orleans style jazz.

The band continues to play its monthly Thursday night session at the Golcar British Legion club.

It also features in a jazz night at the Keys Restaurant in Kirkgate, Huddersfield on July 16.

Other summer dates include a welcome return to Silkstone Lodge, Barnsley on July 25 plus appearances at the Pickering Jazz Festival July 28) and Boston Spa (July 30).

The musicians are just back from a very successful appearance at the Blues n Jazz Festival in Rapperswil, Switzerland

Before that, the band was in festival mood with gigs at Keswick, Kirkudbright and Abersoch.

Savannah, which formed 30 years ago, is a leading traditional jazz band playing music in the New Orleans style.