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CONTACT: DAN FORSHAW 40 Dronsfield Road Fleetwood FY7 7BW
DATE: Monday, 16 October 2006
HEADLINE: FINAL JAZZ PERFORMANCE AT THE VILLA

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JOINT PRESS STATEMENT BY DAN FORSHAW & THE VILLA HOTEL WREA GREEN

As one great philosopher once said “all good things must come to an end”, Friday November 3rd 2006 will see the final Live Jazz performance at the Villa Wrea Green. The events that have run every month for four seasons (since April 2003) will close with a celebration concert fronted by Saxophone star Dan Forshaw. Dan, who has fronted and promoted the event since its conception moved to London last year, is sad to see the end of the Villa but commented; “We have had a phenomenal time at the Villa.” Adding, “Many people said that LIVE jazz particularly modern contemporary Jazz had died on the Fylde coast, yet we have seen a fantastic response over our time at the Villa, converting many people over to Jazz music and giving a stage to young talented musicians such as Sarah Hughes, Scarlett Rutherford, Chris Hargreaves, Jason Walsh, J Hoy and Willy Fluss.”

The Villa hotel general manager Shane Williams commented “The Villa has had great success with the Jazz events that Dan has promoted and although sad to see our partnership ending we wish Dan and his band every success in the future”. The event on Friday 3rd November will see the Dan Forshaw Quartet in action performing tracks from Dan’s new album “Message”, as well as other music from the bands “Live at the Villa” and “Question 21” albums. The event starts at 8pm and runs till late, free entry and all are welcome!

Dan hopes that Villa fans will be able to visit him at two of his new venues in 2007. Brown Sugar, the Island St Anne’s plays host to a special jazz evening on Friday 17th November with Dan Forshaw Quintet featuring vocalist Scarlett Rutherford (who is currently studying at LIPA, the fame school setup by former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney). Dan hopes that Brown Sugar (winner of the prestigious Gazette “new venue of the year” in 2006) will provide more of an authentic “Jazz club” feel to the events than was possible at the Villa. Lynda ….. “We are delighted to welcome such an amazing performer as Dan Forshaw and his band to Brown Sugar, we really feel Dan’s contemporary approach to Jazz will work well with the modern stylish venue that we have here at Brown Sugar.” Dan has also agreed a deal with former manager of the Villa Tony Riley, to provide Jazz nights in 2007 at his new 5 star hotel in Deganwy, North Wales.

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The Villa has hosted Jazz nights since April 2003 and has hosted names such as Gary Potter (Django experience Guitar), Sarah Hughes (lead vocalist with NYJO Big Band), Ray Wilkes (“The British Stan Getz”, and Blackpool Jazz legend), Mike Taylor (Blackpool Jazz pianist), Chris Hargreaves (Phat Jazz collective), Mark Johnstone (Phoenix Nights) and many more. The philosophy has been to promote LIVE modern jazz music with a focus on the talented young musicians under the age of 30 that have grown up on the Fylde coast The events have consistently drawn big crowds and the Summer events featuring BBQ’s and a wood burning Pizza oven contributed to the Villa’s Hi life awards in 2004 & 2005 for best Small Hotel in Lancashire.

Dan Forshaw was described as “one of the finest young tenor players around” by the Southport International Jazz festival. A dazzling Saxophonist, composer and entertainer he has built up a reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in British Jazz. Dan has recorded four successful albums his latest “Message” fuses together electronic programmed Drum n Bass with Jazz. Dan now lives and studies in London absorbing the rich cultural and musical education on offer.

For more information on jazz events on the Fylde coast or DFQ check out www.danforshaw.com.

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If you would like more information please visit www.danforshaw.com or call 07968 528929.

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