The grounds of Burton Agnes stately home will echo to the sounds of jazz and blues music this August as they hold their annual Jazz Festival.

With 26 bands over three days, and performances in the Elizabethan Hall and its beautiful grounds, you can experience the diverse range of laid-back entertainment that inspired the Independent to write that the Festival was ‘Possibly the most enjoyable jazz concert I've ever attended’.

The large stage on the Main Lawn is where you'll see the Festival’s main acts which include award winning musicians Clare Teal, Dennis Rollins, Omar Puente, Anita Wardell.

Last year, families flocked to the Burton Agnes Jazz Festival for the safe, easy-going vibe. Of particular interest to those with children, they also have a Children's Corner with play area; 15 acres of magical gardens to explore including a walled garden with maze, jungle garden and giant games; and a woodland walk with forest creatures to find. We will have face painters and a children’s entertainer during the weekend.

The full line-up for the main stage is...

Friday Evening
6:30 - 8:00 5 Pieces of Silver - Hot quintet dedicated to the 1960's Blue Note era of the great Horace Silver led by the Brazilian born pianist Zezo Olympio.
8:15 - 10:00 Bass Man Family- The twelve strong collective fuse elements of jazz, soul, RnB, funk & pop.

Saturday
1.00 - 2:30 Tombo Trio- Devoted to the music of Brazil, the Tombo Trio play hard swinging jazz led by guitarist Chris Hargreaves.
2.45- 4:15 Anita Wardell- A mesmerizing and captivating vocal improvisation. A musician who uses the voice as her instrument, displaying precision and agility, mixed with heartfelt emotion.
4:30 - 6:00 Little Axe (Skip McDonald) Prepare yourself for a “miasmic swirl of sound' - The Independent
6:15 - 8:15 Al Wood Big Band- UK-based band led and formed by one of the most multi skilled musicians – Al Wood.
8:30 - 10:00 Dennis Rollins- “The rarest of jazz beasts: a genuine star.” The Independent on Sunday Dennis’ trademark funk 'n' groove is admired on both the British and international jazz scene.

Sunday
12:00 - 1:30 Rob Law Trio- Lead by Rob an accomplished piano player who has earned himself a reputation as one of the country’s most exciting young artists.
1:45 - 3:15 Clare Teal- A sparkling arrangement and glorious mix of old classics and fabulous originals.
“One of the best vocal talents to emerge from the UK in a long, long while.” Sir Michael Parkinson

3:30 - 4:45 Omar Puente & Robert Mitchell - A totally original-sounding multinational , multicoloured and multirhythmic group.
5:00 - 6:00 Safari with guest Simon Cunliffe-Lister - Organisers Saffron and Simon play out their festival

Please note that acts are subject to change. More details from the Estate Office on 01262 490 324.