THE Alley Theatre in Strabane is welcoming back renowned Jazz musicians ‘Jazz Gazette’ for four dates throughout August and September for a summer of swing, rhythm and blues.
Celebrating their 6th season at the Alley Theatre, these sessions are always a favourite in the Alley Theatre summer programme.
Jazz Gazette are the longest and most established jazz band in the North West and regularly perform all over Ireland at festivals such as City of Derry Jazz Festival & Sligo Jazz Festival weddings, parties, functions and hotels.
Created by Strabane’s very own Gerard Bradley in the early 1980’s the band have enjoyed over 30 years in the business and have performed with the very best vocalists and musicians over the years such as ‘The Rat Pack’ Orchestra, Joan Talbot, Triona Sweeney and Gary Cox to name but a few.
The band features Mark Bradley trumpet/vocals, Gerard Bradley piano /vocals, Peter Doherty double bass and Aidan Dunphy Drums.
The Jazz evenings will take place on Friday 4th, 11th, 18th August and Friday 1st September at 8.30pm
These will be fantastic nights for jazz and music lovers alike as Jazz Gazette will be filling the Alley with their mixture of classic swing numbers through to contemporary funk and soul.
Special guest Joan Talbot will be joining the group on Friday 1st September. Tickets for all nights are £5 and available from the Alley Theatre on www.alley-theatre.com or call 028 71884760.
