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George Benson plays San Javier

The official programme for the XIII San Javier Jazz Festival has been published with George Benson and Chris Izaak both sure to sell out pretty quickly. Other artists confirmed make for a top quality mix of international jazz, blues, soul singers and musicians such as Dianne Reeves, Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes, James Carter, Canned Heat, Doctor John and boogie-woogie mastro, Barrelhouse Chuck.   Chris Isaak kicks it all off on 2nd July and there are 11 other dates with George Benson appearing on 25th. Bringing up the rear on 31st are two Brits, Carol Kidd (who Frank Sinatra rated “the best kept secret of British Jazz”) and Paul Carrick, who has worked with Ace and Roxy Music to name but a few. All performances take place at the open-air 2000-seat Almansa Auditorium starting around 9,30pm (in theory!!). Ticket prices range from 12€ to 30€ and can be purchased from the festival office at San Javier Town Hall. Having missed it the last couple of years we are determined to get there this year, everyone who has been tell us its a great night, whoever is performing…. For full programme and more information visit the official website www.jazz.sanjavier.es