EDUCATION! EDUCATION! EDUCATION!

As the festival celebrates its 20^th year, the programme of Jazz workshops and seminars has never been as invigorating. David Caffey’s (President of the IAJE) appearance on the 13^th July clearly takes centre stage during a week long series of seminars taking place at Wigan and Leigh College. David, who is also an internationally renowned composer, will be presenting information at his seminar ‘How It Works!’ relating to the history, programs and aspirations of the IAJE.  The IAJE is a member-supported association with over 10,000 members in 45 different countries. 

“In its 37 years, the IAJE has accomplished much that is noteworthy,” says David. “The fact that virtually every college and university in the United States has at least a student jazz band in residence, if not a degree program available in jazz studies, shows the major influence that IAJE has exerted upon music education.  We are now working with our friends around the world to make this a worldwide phenomenon.”

David continues, “Jazz is one of the world's great music art forms. As Jazz continues to grow and develop as an art form, the members of IAJE are committed to seeing that this music receives the worldwide attention and recognition it deserves.”

Festival Director Ian Darrington is urging Jazz aficionados not miss the opportunity to hear the wise words and interesting stories of David and his fellow Jazz experts. “It is a real honour to have someone of David’s stature available to discuss the important work of the IAJE at the Jazz Festival”, says Ian.  “This year more than any other, we are catering for all Jazz tastes and to have people like David, Lasse, James Morrison, David Butters and Duncan Lamont all sharing their vast knowledge is just as important as the evening performances themselves.”

As well as David Caffey’s seminar, Jazz fanatics and music novices alike are invited to enjoy the other seminars and workshops taking place at the Conference Centre, Pagefield Buildings at Wigan and Leigh conference (all events are pay on the door):

• Lasse Lindgren, 10am – 12 – ‘Secrets of the Trumpet Giants’ - £5

• David Butters, 10am – 12  - ‘The Roots of Jazz’ - £4

• David Caffey, 10am – 12 – ‘How it Works!’ - £4

• Duncan Lamont, 10am – 12 – ‘Improvisation’ - £4

• James Morrison, 10am – 12 – ‘My Approach to Performance’ - £8

• Wigan Jazz Club, 10am – 12 – ‘The First 20 Years..’ - £4

The Wigan International Jazz Festival runs from 9^th to 16^th July, including celebrity performances from the likes of Manhattan Transfer, the Count Basie Orchestra, the Mingus Big Band and James Morrison.  For further information please see www.wiganjazz.net, to purchase tickets for any performances or for more information about the seminars please call 01942 825677.

All artists appear by arrangement with Ernie Garside Productions.

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NOTES TO EDITORS:
For further information on this News Release please contact Chris Dunbar, Public Relations Consultant, Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, on 01942776719 or at c.dunbar@wlct.org, or Phil Green at Wigan Council’s Press Office on 01942 827369.

SPONSORS:
Wigan International Jazz Festival is supported by Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust and Wigan Council’s Education Department. The Festival is kindly sponsored by Manchester Airport, Greenberg Glass, John Smith's Ltd, Kronenbourg, buy and fly!, Leisure Tec, Executive Chauffeurs, Arts Council England, Jazz Review, Neighbourhood Renewal Fund, The Rotary Club of Wigan, Wigan & Leigh College and Wigan Jazz Club.

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