Friday 13 – Sunday 15 August 2010
Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf, London E14
FREE EVENT

The Canary Wharf Jazz Festival has announced its 2010 line up. Festival-goers can enjoy some of the best jazz sounds around completely free, including headlining premier Latin Jazz pianist and composer, Alex Wilson; the incomparable, one-woman, R&B powerhouse vocalist Ruby Turner and living music legend and inventor of funk Pee Wee Ellis.

“The Canary Wharf Jazz Festival has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2007 and this year’s line up looks set to entertain with another powerful line-up,” says Sian Astrop, Canary Wharf Arts & Events Manager.

“We are delighted to bring another weekend of top flight jazz to the wonderful outdoor setting of Canada Square Park this August. The Canary Wharf Jazz Festival has quickly become a favourite fixture in our annual summer programme of outdoor events,” she says.

Opening the festival on Friday 13 August is award-winning Robert Mitchell 3io followed by the versatile and virtuosic headline act Alex Wilson. A whole afternoon and evening of music is on the cards for Saturday 14 August with the Round House Jazz Ensemble, a collective of ten talented young musicians, starting the proceedings with a performance that includes their special ‘outerspace’ tribute to Sun Ra. Young British trumpeter Matthew Halsall, whose 2008 debut album Sending My Love received rave reviews, will bring the afternoon to a close. The infectious raw beats and bass of The Baker Brothers open up the evening segment, while Saturday’s headline performance is from Ruby Turner, one of the greatest voices the UK has ever produced.

Sunday 15 August gets off to a rousing start with music from Cuban drummer and percussionist Ernesto Simpson and his sextet, Latin Jazz Explosion. Energy levels will remain high with brass heavy funk from one of the funkiest bands around, The Haggis Horns. Next up, the phenomenal young singer/songwriter Natalie Williams will present her unique blend of R&B, vocal jazz and soul. Funk and jazz legend Pee Wee Ellis and his band bring the festival to a rousing finale.

Overlooking the festival in Canada Square is the recently opened Park Pavilion, home to bars and restaurants Canteen, ROKA, the parlour and Wahaca.

“The Park Pavilion’s attractive bars and restaurants will really add to the atmosphere, providing Jazz fans with some superb vantage points and dining options,” says Astrop.

PROGRAMME OF CONCERTS

Friday 13 August

7pm – 8pm        Robert Mitchell Trio

8.30pm – 10pm    Alex Wilson


Saturday 14 August

1.30pm – 2.15pm    Jazzphonica: Roundhouse Jazz Ensemble

2.45pm – 4pm    To be announced

4.30pm- 5.45pm    Matthew Halsall

6.15pm – 7.3opm    The Baker Brothers

8pm – 9.15pm    Ruby Turner


Sunday 15th August

1pm – 2.15pm    Ernesto Simpson

2.45pm – 4pm    The Haggis Horns

4.30pm – 5.45pm    Natalie Williams

6.15pm – 7.30pm    Pee Wee Ellis    

About Canary Wharf Arts & Events

The Canary Wharf Arts & Events team produces and facilitates more than 100 events each year, many of which are world-class. The majority of these events can be enjoyed for free by those who work at Canary Wharf and the surrounding community and visitors.

Our diverse programme ranges from music concerts, comedy nights, film seasons, outdoor festivals and dance performances to street theatre, sporting events, charity initiatives, theatre shows and art exhibitions.

For more information visit www.mycanarywharf.com

About Canary Wharf Group plc

Canary Wharf Group plc (CWG) is an integrated property development, investment and management group of companies. It is focused on the design, construction, leasing and management of grade A office space and high-quality retail and leisure facilities on its 97 acre Estate in East London, which includes 20 acres of landscaped parks and plazas.

Over the past 20 years CWG has regenerated derelict wharves into one of the world’s premier business districts, constructing over 15 million sq ft of office and retail space in London; more than any other company. Canary Wharf is home to some of the world’s leading business organisations from the media, legal, accounting, financial services, IT, energy and transport sectors. It is also home to over 200 shops, bars, cafes and restaurants including many of Britain’s leading brands. The Canary Wharf Estate’s working population is approximately 93,000 people, up from 27,000 in 2000.

As of 31 December 2009 the Canary Wharf Group investment portfolio of 8 million sq ft was 96.2% let. The weighted average unexpired lease length was 15.8 years. Canary Wharf is set for further expansion. In 2009, CWG commenced work on the Canary Wharf Crossrail Station and has continued work on a new European Headquarters for J.P. Morgan. The opening of new office buildings by KPMG, State Street and Fitch Ratings on the Estate in 2009 and 2010 will also bring thousands of new workers to Canary Wharf on a daily basis.

CWG was named one of the Sunday Times Best 60 Green Companies in the UK in 2009.

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Event Details

Canary Wharf Jazz Festival

Venue:     Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf, E14
Dates:     Friday 13 – Sunday 15 August 2010
Times:     Fri 7pm-10pm / Saturday 1.30pm – 9.15pm/Sunday 1pm – 7.30pm
FREE
Further info: arts&events@canarywharf.com / 020 7001 3016
Transport:     Take Jubilee Line or Docklands Light Railway to Canary Wharf

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