Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival 2010

The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, London SW6 2QD

Imperial Wharf not only offers a wide range of haute cuisine restaurants, retail and leisure opportunities but also hosts the highly acclaimed Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival.

The Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival has established itself as London's premier stage for some of Britain's finest musicians. The free event, held on the Boulevard at Imperial Wharf, presents some of the very best jazz artists in the UK and gives Londoners the opportunity to hear these great artists in a fantastic new surrounding.

The 2010 Jazz Festival, held on Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th September featured fantastic live performances from the following:


PROGRAMME

Thursday 16th September (6pm- 10pm)

Dennis Rollins Badbone & Co
An established reputation as an artist of excellence who is comfortable performing in many styles; jazz, funk and pop.

Alexander Stewart
A voice rooted in Sinatra and Connick with a touch of the Kurt Elling.


Saturday 18th September (1pm -10pm)

Snowboy & his Latin Section
His band has recently been described as "one of the top Latin Jazz acts in the World, alongside Eddie Palmieri and Bobby Sanabria".

Gwyneth Herbert Quartet
Hailed as "brilliantly original" by Mojo, Gwyneth Herbert is at the vanguard for a new generation of young jazz and folk influenced singer-songwriters.

Get the Blessing
This band know how to frame a good melody, and when at their best the band's cool, stylish heat is irresistible.

Trio Manouche with Special Guests
World-class gypsy swing ensemble performing the works of Django Reinhardt and their own up-beat original compositions in the style of Hot Club de France.

Tony Kofi Trio
Kofi plays soprano, alto, and baritone saxophone with equal dexterity and accomplishment; his soprano has a Coltrane-like fluidity; his alto agile and peppery: his baritone dark toned, sonorous and bold.

Sarah Ellen Hughes
Sarah has just released her debut album: "Darning the Dream" on which showcases the kind of material that makes her unique, versatility defies easy categorisation.


For restaurant reservations please call:

Saran Rom (Thai) 020 7751 3331

Memories of India on the River (Indian) 020 7736 0077

Young's bar and restaurant, The Waterside 020 7371 0802

Travel by train to the Imperial Wharf railway station, or only a short walk from Fulham Broadway underground.

Click here to see pictures from the 2009 Jazz Festival

• Jazz Festival Gallery