The exciting big band from two Wakefield schools, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School and Wakefield Girls High School

This venue is 2 miles from village centre

1920s style band in the tradition of Bix Beiderbecke and Red Nichols with vocals/banjo/ukulele from Anthony Mason

This venue is half a mile from the village centre

This dynamic brass and rhythm ensemble, influenced by the Stan Kenton and Buddy Rich bands, features baritone horn, mellophonium and trumpet sections. Very well received last year, they return with a new programme inspired by Kenton trumpet star, Maynard Ferguson.

Driving quartet led by Rod ‘Room Darkener’ Mason on saxes and featuring some of the North’s top players with a programme of soulful and funky jazz.

Young vibrant gospel choir return after a well-received first visit to the festival last year.

Welcome return by local legends with some of the most convincing electric blues sounds around.

Working with young musicians on one of his big band pieces, Dennis provides a fascinating insight into his approach to ensemble writing and playing.

Entertainment by the Krape Twins to Staleybridge and back with a break at Staleybridge Station’s celebrated bar.

Groove and blues based jazz with Adrian Ingram ('One of this country's finest jazz guitarists' String Jazz News), Ian Rose - Hammond Organ, Keith Jeavons - bass, Mark Wooton - drums

Marsden Parish Church Jazz Concert Licensed bar

Emily, described by the Guardian as an ‘outstanding young blues singer’, has teamed up with Django Reinhardt influenced group Dizzy Fingers. The result is a mix of modern arrangements of songs by Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and Louis Jordan with the classic Gypsy Swing repertoire. With airplay by Mike Harding and Paul Jones and strong press attention, Emily is going places.

Sponsored by GTR Guitars Drums and Bass, Huddersfield

Food included. Ticket required. Tapas accompanied by local acoustic duo playing chilled soul jazz with a mix of originals and covers. Bring your own wine.

Another chance to catch this lively and authentic band.

The Temperance Seven meet Django Reinhardt, with additional material by Fats Waller and Hank Williams, all delivered with impeccable style, not to mention aplomb.

New to the festival, the band may be Tame by name but not by nature – last spotted at the Stockport Beer and Cider Festival stomping up a storm.

Great jazz standards from Alice accompanied by Jamie on guitar

Funky, rocky, bluesy power trio from Huddersfield