Hitting the high notes

It's here and it's better than ever……the 23rd Wigan International Jazz Festival features brilliant artists from the world of jazz, free fringe festivals, jazz seminars, and much much more. From popular stars like Elkie Brooks and trumpet supremo James Morrison, through to the critically acclaimed BBC orchestra vocalist Matthew Johnson and sought after bassist Avishai Cohen - this is an event with something for everyone. Tickets and festival brochures are available from Wigan Tourist Information Centre, tel. 01942 825677.

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