Papa Miles
St Ann's Square | 1.00pm (60 mins)

Pascal, a Zimbabwean resident in Manchester for the last 7 years, writes songs in his native Shona language, describing the many emotional experiences he and his compatriots have endured...
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St Ann's Square | 1.00pm (60 mins)

Pascal, a Zimbabwean resident in Manchester for the last 7 years, writes songs in his native Shona language, describing the many emotional experiences he and his compatriots have endured...

The Bridgewater Hall Foyer | 1.00pm, triple bill (60 + 50 + 60 mins)

A triple bill of groove-based jazz fusion; moody, classical plaintiveness with high-energy virtuosity and relaxed, rich, expressive vocals...

Festival Pavilion | 2.00 – 5.00pm (with two short breaks)

Fancy having a go? For a taster of tonight’s Pavilion gig, you can learn the basics in two workshops running side by side, led by percussionist Andy Boothman and dancer Damian Castillo Diaz...

St Ann's Square | 3.00pm (60 mins)

Original compositions and jazz classics inspired by the pivotal Sonny Rollins album Way Out West and other distinguished trios...

St Ann's Square | 5.00pm (60 mins)

From Leeds, a refreshing blend of jazz, improvisation, disco, hard groove and electronics, guaranteed to get everyone dancing...

Festival Pavilion | 8.00pm, double bill (2 x 60 mins)

A double-bill of Manchester-based bands inspired by a passion for Afro-Cuban music past and present, with a united mission: to get you up on your feet...

Band on the Wall | 8.00pm (2 x 50 mins)

Scotland's talented young jazz musicians perform with guest soloist trumpeter Chris Batchelor...