Claire Martin

Warwick University

Sun 14 Mar 7.45pm Studio £14, students £11 Musicians: Claire Martin (Voice), Gareth Williams (Piano), Lawrence Cottle (Bass), Chris Dagley (Drums)

Leighton Middle School Hall Tuesday, 16th March Doors Open 7.30pm – On-stage at 8pm – Closes at 10pm Admission £12 – Concessions £7.50 – Children Under 16 £5.00 Get Tickets Now – Only from CocoaBerry – 6 Hockliffe Street – 01525-381341 Lucky Leighton! For one night only, six of Britain’s leading jazz musicians are getting together to perform an exclusive charity gig at Leighton Middle School in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire in aid of OxJam, the live music arm of international charity, Oxfam. OxJam Jazz Club features: • Claire Martin –multi-award winning, international jazz vocalist and co-presenter of BBC Radio 3’s, Jazz Line Up • Bruce Adams – British Jazz Award winning master of the trumpet and flugel horn • Karen Sharp – former Humphrey Lyttelton’s saxophonist, broadcaster and bandleader • Gareth Williams – leading virtuoso British jazz pianist • Arnie Somogyi – top British bassist and one of Ronnie Scott’s All-Stars • Clark Tracey –multiple British Jazz Award winning drummer On Tuesday 16th March, Leighton Middle School’s Hall will be turned into a buzzing Jazz Club, just for one exciting evening, with its own bar, catering and charity auction. OxJam Jazz Club is part of the 2010 Oxjam Music Festival in Leighton-Linslade. All the musicians, along with many individuals and businesses in the town, are volunteering their time and effort with no fees to help raise funds for Oxfam. This unique performance is sponsored by local specialists in traditional sweets and luxury chocolates, CocoaBerry (www.cocoaberry.co.uk). Charity Jazz Raffle on the night – including a ‘Signed Surprise’ from jazz-pop legend, Jamie Cullum; One Year’s Membership to world-famous Ronnie Scott’s Club in Soho, London; personally Signed CDs from some of Britain’s top jazz musicians; two tickets to London’s 606 Club, the most delicious CocoaBerry chocolates you’ve ever tasted; and much, much more! Tickets £5. Prizes worth hundreds! Great music. Helping Oxfam. A local event that’s just too good to miss! Press contact – 07973 510458 – paul@tatenet.co.uk **For a full listing of all Oxjam music events in Leighton see: www.Iloveleighto

St. James Social Club, St. James Crescent, Uplands, Swansea, SA1 6DR

Laurence Cottle with his all star big band with featured vocalist Claire Martin. For one night only!! Swansea Jazzland St. James Social Club St. James Crescent Uplands Swansea SA1 6DR 01792 380615 07501 928438

FESTIVAL SQUARE 1, EDINBURGH, EH3 9SR

Champagne Reception 7.15pm Dancing until 1.00am Black Tie Rub shoulders with the elite of Scottish culture and business, sip champagne, enjoy a delicious three course meal, bid for fabulous auction prizes and then dance the night away to the award-winning sound of Scotland’s national symphony orchestra and the RSNO Big Band, Kings of Swing with Claire Martin featured vocalist. Reserve your place now to ensure you don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening of music and fun. “The whole night was yet again first class … the music, really exceptional.” Mackay & Inglis “… the best event in the Edinburgh calendar.” Johnston Carmichael The funds raised through the annual Gala Balls make a crucial contribution towards the RSNO’s inspirational education programmes across the length and breadth of the country.

90 Lots Road Chelsea

The Laurence Cottle Big Band with featured vocalist Claire Martin play their favourite London venue. The 606 has been the haunt for all the players in Laurie’s band for many years!! Book early as this always sells out fast!

St. John’s Alley NR2 1DR