
The Delta Jazz Festival hits town this month, with visitors and musicians from all over the country making a beeline for the Big A's 730 clubs and theatres. That's two for every day of the year! We'll be hearing the best New Orleans, Chicago Style, BeBop and Fusion, as well as Big Band, Dixieland, Swing, Jazz Funk and Ragtime. Something for everyone!
If you don't already have your tickets, what's wrong with you? Get on over to the top floor of City Hall and get some -- alternatively you can dial the 'music' line below. If you don't fancy the thought of all those stairs (the elevator's still broken, say my sources at city hall), then you can still book online. Tonight's performances are listed on the right, click on the blue links to book tickets, green links give more information about the type of Jazz you'll be hearing.
Phone the M-u-s-i-c line to get your tickets now!:
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