Buxton International Festival’s popular Jazz Day Tickets are back! Enjoy a full Sunday of Jazz, at BIF’s own intimate jazz club at The Palace Hotel, in the heart of the town.

Dodeka

Ivo Neame’s ‘Dodeka’ is a unique new band formed in 2022. Following the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020, he decided to record new music for a virtual big band. In May 2020, Help Musicians and Arts Council England supported him in multitracking a big band album – this eventually became Glimpses of Truth. Thanks to music technology and the internet, Neame produced a critically acclaimed work during a tough time. As it was possible to record musicians from their homes anywhere in the world, he also decided to involve US jazz stars Gilad Hekselman and Ingrid Jensen on the record.

Xhosa Cole Quartet – FreeMonk

We are delighted to welcome the return of Xhosa Cole following his stand-out gig in 2023. He celebrates the compositions of pianist Thelonious Monk. FreeMonk explores, abstracts and collages Monk’s compositions, breaking his music out of convention and breathing new life into these timeless tunes. Joining Cole are some of the finest improvising musicians in the UK: Pat Thomas on piano, Josh Vadivello on bass and Tim Giles on drums.

‘It is the highly gifted Xhosa Cole who is currently making most waves … Cole has the rich expressive range and technical skills that characterise significant soloists’ The Guardian

Georgina Jackson

‘Sass and Brass’ with her Mighty Mini Big Band. Expect a velvet-voiced pick and mix of swinging, bluesy ballads and iconic songs, alongside a hefty dose of sizzling brass. It celebrates some of the ‘Vintage Vegas’ sounds that have inspired Georgina’s unique talent, from Louis and Ella to Ray Charles, Sinatra and Adele.Her band features some of the most incredible musicians in the UK today. The band may be mini, but it sure is mighty!

Dates

13 Jul 2025

Price

£55

Venue

Jazz at The Palace

Booking info

BIF Friends get priority booking from 18 March
Public booking opens 15 April
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Dates, times & booking

  • Sun 13 Jul 2025 1.00pm
BIF Friends get priority booking from 18 March
About Friends Priority Booking

Public booking opens 15 April

Priority Booking
for BIF Friends

To book seats early, join the Friends of Buxton International Festival and become part of our ‘Festival Family.’

Directors’ Circle, Benefactor, Gold Patron Tuesday, 18 March

Patron Tuesday, 25 March

Gold Friend Tuesday, 1 April

Friend and Joint Friend Tuesday, 8 April

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