Gay McIntyre, Kyle Eastwood and Curtis Stigers lined up for jazz festival

By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Apr 2014, 16:32 BST
Mayor Martin Reilly pictured with special guests at the launch of the 13th City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival which took place in the Playhouse. Included are Elaine Johnston from event sponsors Diageo, local singer Ursula McHugh, acclaimed jazz musician Linley Hamilton, and members of the FireFemme group.Mayor Martin Reilly pictured with special guests at the launch of the 13th City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival which took place in the Playhouse. Included are Elaine Johnston from event sponsors Diageo, local singer Ursula McHugh, acclaimed jazz musician Linley Hamilton, and members of the FireFemme group.
Mayor Martin Reilly pictured with special guests at the launch of the 13th City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival which took place in the Playhouse. Included are Elaine Johnston from event sponsors Diageo, local singer Ursula McHugh, acclaimed jazz musician Linley Hamilton, and members of the FireFemme group.
The line up for the 13th City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival features an impressive cast of talent including the renowned bassist and composer Kyle Eastwood, son of Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood.

Kyle’s exciting contemporary style will have jazz fans queuing up for the fabulous Spiegeltent which this year will provide the sumptuous setting for a number of amazing gigs.

Nineteen nineties music fans can also catch Curtis Stigers’ soulful blend of jazz and rock amidst the mirrored vaudeville splendour of the Spiegeltent, which is renowned the world over as a truly alternative festival venue.

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Add to this the formidable talent of rising star Anthony Strong, Mercury Music Prize nominated folk star Kate Rusby, and the astounding voice of Frankie Valli soundalike Stephen James and you have one serious line up.

As well as the big names, the festival will provide a stage for some of the city’s most promising young talent as they enjoy some first class music mentoring, workshops and tutorials led by some of the best industry professionals, including none other than jazz maestro Neil Cowley.

The Music Hothouse sessions will take place in the Nerve Centre, April 21 – 25, with a special showcase performance in the Craft Village on May 3.

Speaking on behalf of Derry City Council, Festival and Events Manager Karan Leonard said she was looking forward to a weekend of top quality entertainment.