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Canary Wharf Jazz Festival

Canada Square Park
Friday 13 to Sunday 15 August

Following the resounding success of 2009 this ever popular celebration of jazz, now in its 4th year, returns to Canada Square Park with a powerful line-up.

Whether you're completely new to jazz or a committed aficionado Canada Square Park is the place to be for an unforgettable three days of traditional and modern jazz, jazz-funk, Latin rhythms, soul, and instrumental. Since 2007 Canary Wharf Arts & Events have been committed to presenting a host of established and rising stars of the jazz circuit.

This year Canary Wharf Jazz Festival welcomes the infectious salsa grooves of Alex Wilson, the passionate vocals of British soul singer Ruby Turner and original compositions from acclaimed saxophonist and former James Brown Revue member Pee Wee Ellis.

Don’t miss this free music celebration featuring top jazz musicians in the beautiful outdoor setting of Canada Square Park.

Friday 13th August
7 - 8pm Robert Mitchell Trio
8.30 - 10pm Alex Wilson

Saturday 14th August
1.30 - 2.15pm Jazzphonica: Roundhouse Jazz Ensemble
2.45 - 4pm TBC
4.30 - 5.45pm Matthew Halsall
6.15 - 7.30pm The Baker Brothers
8 - 9.15pm Ruby Turner

Sunday 15th August
1 - 2.15pm Ernesto Simpson
2.45 - 4pm The Haggis Horns
4.30 - 5.45pm Natalie Williams
6.15 - 7.30pm Pee Wee Ellis

Download the Jazz Festival leaflet here

Note:
Space is unreserved and sometimes limited. Portable furniture, glass bottles or glasses are not permitted. All details are correct at time of publication.