Ian Bowden and his team have pulled off the most marvellous line-up of free jazz on the outside stage at the Kino as part of the Rye Jazz Festival which takes place from Saturday, August 24 to Monday, August 26, from noon to 8pm daily.
This festival takes months of planning to pull it off and how lucky are the people of Rye and the visitors who come for this three-day musical extravaganza which will showcase 12 phenomenal acts, featuring a diverse array of genres from cutting-edge contemporary jazz and award-winning blues-rock to New Orleans soul and Latin vibes.
This not-to-be-missed event is free to attend. However, we kindly ask attendees to consider making a donation to support the continuation of free music events.
Outdoor music stage line-up
Saturday, August 24 noon – 8pm
- Mulvey’s Medicine – South London jazz pioneers
- Roger Hubbard – authentic blues and roots
- Zayn Mohammed – award-winning contemporary jazz guitar
- Allysha Joy – potent lyricism, unique musicianship, and killer vocals
Sunday, August 25 noon – 8pm
- Wonder 45 – London-based soul ensemble
- The Sugar Kings – Cuban music from the salons of pre-revolution Havana
- Acantha Lang – New Orleans soul and funk
- Laurence Jones – British blues-rock guitar sensation
Monday, August 26 noon – 8pm
- The Drawtones – authentic jazz funk and soul organ grooves
- The Violet Jive – retro swing and Latin sound with fresh alternative twists
- The Jazz Defenders – modern soul and hard bop jazz with a cutting edge
- Pete Josef – heartfelt combination of jazz, soul, pop and electronic
Book now for headline shows at St Mary’s Church
Don’t miss out on securing your spot for our headline shows at St Mary’s Church. Tickets are selling fast, and some shows are already nearing capacity. Book now to experience these world-class performances:
- Eric Bibb – Highly acclaimed American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Limited availability.
- Camilla George – 2023 Best Jazz Act at the Urban Music Awards, visionary saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and innovator.
- Tunde Baiyewu – British singer-songwriter and former lead singer of Lighthouse Family, performing new songs and greatest hits. Limited availability.
- Monty Alexander – Jazz piano legend with over 75 recordings, ranked fifth among the fifty greatest jazz pianists of all time.
- Mica Millar – Jazz FM’s prestigious Soul Act of The Year, featured on the front covers of iconic Blues & Soul Magazine. Selling fast.
- Jon Cleary – Celebrating New Orleans jazz and blues, paying homage to Crescent City icons.
- Omar – One of the greatest UK soul music talents in the last forty years, known for the classic hit ‘There’s Nothing Like This.’ Selling fast.
For tickets and more information, visit https://ryejazz.com/
Please support this wonderful weekend of amazing music and if you would like to get involved as a volunteer contact alex@ryejazz.com or duncan@ryejazz.com. It is a great friendly team to be part of.
Image Credits: Laurence Jones , Allysha Joy , Wonder 45 , The Drawtones , Kt bruce , Roger Hubbard , Pete Josef , Mulvey's Medicine , The Sugar Kings , Zayn Mohammed .