Julien Siegel

Since moving go London in1991, Julien Siegel has become one of the most in-demand saxophonist in the Jazz scene today, working internationally with many of the top figures in the music scene. www.juliensiegel.com

Stacey Dawson

Stacey Dawson has headline the Ealing Jazz festival for the past 10 years and performed at the Soho Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott’s and the 100 club, as well as the Royal Albert Hall (with the BBC Big Band). He has also performed for the Prime minister.

Hamish Stuart

Hamish found fame as the voice of the Average White band. Since their spilt, Hamish as toured and recorded with an array of stars including Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, George Benson and Chaka Klan, for who he whom he wrote the number 1 hit “Whatcha Gonna Do For Me” . Hamish’s first album “Sooner or Later”, was released to rapturous reviews. www.sulphuricrecords.co.uk

Unsung Heroes

Bradley (Dastardly) & B (Mr Shiver) play hip-hop jams that make you jump, and after a successful debut album are ready to blow the speakers once again. We might have to turn them down a bit.

Jazzinho

Guida de Palma is a remarkable soul singer, but this band focuses on her love for Brazilian music, which she has combined with more contemporary rhythms to produce a wonderful set of primarily original material. She describes the music as " a sophisticated blend of Afro/Brazilian, dance rhythms, Jazz, traditional Portuguese, R&B; and soulful Bossa Nova". www.jazzinho.com

Balangandan

Cutting edge musicians from Latin America, Europe, and the USA. Since releasing their debut CD "En Cha" in 1999 they were voted "Band of the Year" (Jazz Live). Fiery, precise, powerful and passionate, Balangandan play both original material and re-arrangements of the finest Latin/jazz, salsa and Afro-Cuban music and have established themselves as one of Britain's most exciting leading Latin combos.
www.balangandan.co.uk

Campbell Burnap

Cambell Burnap, who will be recognised for his presenting work on Jazz FM and BBC Radio, has also been fronting his own bands since 1989 and is one of the best mainstream trombonists in the country

Liane Carroll

Liane Carroll is one of the finest singer/pianists on the scene today. She has worked with the likes of Gerry Rafferty, Ladysmith Black Mombazo and Paul McCartney. Her powerful blues-tinged voice, combined with strong piano playing and exciting infectious material, creates a breathtaking and dynamic performance. www.lianecarroll.co.uk

Bone Idols

Dan Canyon and the Horizontal Champion (aka the Bone Idols) are not your average UK Hip-Hop producers and this is reflected clearly in their sound - that perfect combination of refrigerator fresh and warmly familiar that doesn't come along very often. It is at turns soulful, quirky, laidback and energetic.

Rachael Calladine

Rachael Calladine has most recently been featured on nu jazz aficionado Giles Petersons album "Worldwide Vol 3." with her co-written song La La Li. Backing singing work includes appearances with the Spice Girls and Kylie Minogue and she has made many television appearances. This versatile performer captures the audience with her personality and style. www.daveohiggins.com

Grupo Sambando

The sounds and sights of Rio Carnival brought to you by rhythms of the city's driving percussion section and delightful dancers with swinging melodies straight from Ipanema Beach.
www.f-ire.com

Rick Hudson

The sounds and sights of Rio Carnival brought to you by rhythms of the city's driving percussion section and delightful dancers with swinging melodies straight from Ipanema Beach.
www.boogalooband.co.uk