History

Bands which have appeared in the past include:

• George Penman
• Tweed Valley
• Merseysippi
• Tees Valley
• Spirits of Rhythm
• West Jesmond
• Tommy Burton
• Manchester Jazz
• Jeannie Maxwell
• Phil Mason
• Swing 2002
• Blue Magnolia
• Tuxedo (Sweden)
• 10th Avenue (USA)
• Bucaneers
• Rae Bros
• Louisiana Ragtime
• Keith Stephen
• Honestas MB
• Vieux Carre

The Jazz Festival Committee

Back row from left to right:

• Bob McKenzie
• Craig McKean
• John Cornwall
• Sandy Hamilton
• Mike Westwater
• Bill Noble

Front row from left to right:

• Charlie McKenna (Treasurer)
• Daniel T. Ward (Secretary)
• Ian Melrose (Chairman)
• James N. Cleghorn