Come to Glen Street Theatre This August for Good Food, Fine Wine and All That Jazz

Swing, bop and shake your way to Glen Street Theatre this August for Jazz in the Glen, a full-day festival of jazz in all its diverse and wonderful forms.

Kick off your Saturday morning with Live in the Glen, an exciting free event showcasing the talent of young musicians from the Northern Beaches performing on an outdoor stage.

At 2.30pm, John Buchanan presents The Story of Ragtime, celebrating an era that began at the end of the 19th century to the Tin Pan Alley composers of the 1920s. The Dizzy Fingers Ragtime Band will trace the story of one of the great periods of American music before The Northside Jazz Band play their infectious renditions of Dixieland music with A Night in New Orleans in Sorlies Bistro at 5pm.

Rounding off the festivities is A Tribute to Louis Armstrong presented by Geoff Power and his band. The first half of the show pays tribute to Armstrong's early career with songs from King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, Hot Five, Hot Seven and Louis with the Luis Russell Orchestra. The second half of the show pays homage to his later years with the All-Stars and his big hits, Hello Dolly, A Kiss to Build a Dream On, Blueberry Hill and What A Wonderful World.

Glen Street Theatre Director Margot Woodward is excited to present the 3rd annual Jazz in the Glen festival, which has become a great success. "Whatever your taste, the festival offers a broad range of jazz music to suit all ages and styles," she said.

"With four different shows, featuring both internationally renowned artists and young local talent, there is something for everyone."

For more inforamtion, visit www.glenstreet.com.au.

JAZZ IN THE GLEN - BOOKING DETAILS:

Venue: Glen Street Theatre, corner Glen Street and Blackbutts Road, Belrose

Date: Saturday 9 August 2014

Cost: Complete Festival Pass: Adults $75, Conc $65, Youth $40 available for 12-25 years. Festival Pass available by phoning Box Office on 9975 1455

Children under 12 admitted FREE with a paying adult

Bookings: www.glenstreet.com.au| admin@glenstreet.com.au or 9975 1455.

JAZZ IN THE GLEN - FULL FESTIVAL GUIDE:

Live in the Glen

Outdoor Stage from 11am - 2pm FREE

Belrose Public School Jazz Band

Northern Sydney Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Three jazz bands from Manly Selective High School

The Story of Ragtime

Presented by John Buchanan

Main Auditorium @ 2.30pm

Adults $30, Conc $25, Youth $15

A Night in New Orleans

Featuring the Northside Jazz Band

Sorlies Bistro @ 5pm

Adults $20, Conc $15, Youth $10, Food available for an additional cost

A Tribute to Louis Armstrong

Presented by Geoff Power

With Paul Furniss (clarinet/saxophone), Dan Barnett (trombone), Peter Locke (piano), Grahame Conlon (guitar/banjo), Darcy Wright (bass), Lawrie Thompson (drums)

Main Auditorium @ 7.30pm

Adults $40, Conc $35, Youth $20

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