Alan Barnes celebrates British Jazz at Scarborough Jazz Festival

College alumnus and fellow, Alan Barnes, will perform his newly commissioned collaboration with Andy Panayi, 'Jazz: The British Story', at this year's Scarborough Jazz Festival (18 - 20 September 2009). Funded by the Arts Council, the newly comissioned work seeks to emphasise what British Jazz has achieved in the past 80 years. 'Jazz: The British Story', will include portraits of some of Britain's most illustrious musicians, including Tubby Hayes, Joe Harriott and Stan Tracey, plus a two-part tribute to Humphrey Lyttelton. The works will be showcased as part of the three day Scarborough Jazz Festival and will be performed by Andy Panayi's 17-piece band. As well as having his work showcased, Alan will be compering throughout the festival and performing in three bands over the three days. Find out more about the Scarborough Jazz Festival and Alan Barnes' involvement here.