Jazz&Jazz Countdown to Fest Jazz 2018 Begins Now …

… with a teaser introducing just some of the bands and musicians you will meet on the banks of
The River Aulne!

Flying in from New Orleans: “The Shake ‘Em Up” Jazz Band:

“Shake ‘Em Up” play with such a lightness of touch yet swing like the clappers!

Frog and Henry
Hot on their heals in “shake ’em up” mode are “Frog and Henry” featuring F H Henry with his spectacular “Tuba Machine” and Ewan Bleach with his selection of clarinets and saxophones.

The Mamma Shakers!
As ever the emphasis at Fest Jazz will be on youth and another spectacular band in the line up is The Mama Shakers – five young musicians hailing “all the way” from Paris. Between the jug band orchestras and New Orleans music, from a crackling swing to a blues that ignites you, Mama Shakers, travel a musical journey through time! Their love of and respect for American popular music of the 20s and 30s is inspirational. So let The Mamma Shakers take you on a journey from crackling swing to blues that will ignite you.

La Swing Factory
La Swing Factory is an association of Swing Dancers led by the amazing Cécile and Christophe (Bebel) Bellencontre. Their talent and enthusiasm has created a huge following for Swing Dance (Lindy hop, Balboa, Charleston, Blues) in the area and they have starred at Fest Jazz since 2016. Fest Jazz is a paradise for swing dancers and increasing numbers come from all over Europe to join in the fun. This year the festival is offering free swing dance classes with Cécile and Christophe. Whether you are a debutant or an experienced dancer you will love Fest Jazz !