The Ministry of Culture says it has partnered with Ronnie Scott to bring ‘Ronnie Scott’s presents the Gibraltar International Jazz Festival’ to St Michael’s Cave on 8 December 2018.

Headlining the event will be The Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra. Georgina Jackson, will join the Big Band in St Michael’s Cave.

A spokesperson said: "Having sung with Radio 2's Big Band and the BBC Concert Orchestra, she is now resident vocalist with Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra and is also in great demand with her highly entertaining trumpet/vocal trio shows.

"Georgina began her musical career working as a professional trumpet player almost everywhere up, down, left and right of the UK. Working for years with many famous faces, such as Frank Sinatra Junior, Nancy Sinatra and Seal and touring big bands in concert halls, television and radio, Georgina learned her trade as a lead trumpet player.

"Georgina and The Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra will be joined by local jazz band, Malfunktion led by Gibraltarian Saxophonist, Nick Gonzalez. The band is extremely popular in Gibraltar and Spain with a style that moves away from the traditional Jazz sound to the more up tempo Funk Fusion arrangements. On the 8th December they will perform a vibrant and high energy set in St Michael’s Cave.

"Not only will the Ronnie Scott’s Presents The Gibraltar International Jazz Festival present a unique night of music in St. Michael’s Cave, it will also offer budding musicians the opportunity to partake in master classes with world-class musicians. More information on these will be released in the coming months."

Minister for Culture, the Media, Youth & Sport, Steven Linares said, “I am delighted that The Ministry of Culture has secured a partnership to align Gibraltar with one of the world’s most respected Jazz Brands.

"Thanks to this partnership, I look forward to some of the world biggest jazz acts visiting Gibraltar in December 2018. I am also looking forward to watching local jazz musicians perform alongside international acts such as The Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra.

We have a number of plans in store to involve Gibraltar based entities in Ronnie Scott’s Presents The Gibraltar International Jazz Festival including master classes which will present a unique opportunity for our Gibraltarian musicians to learn from some of the world’s greatest Jazz names.”

A limited number of tickets will go on sale today, Monday 1st October at www.gibraltarinternationaljazzfestival.com.

There is an option to buy tickets for a shuttle bus service that will run on the night to transport attendees to and from St. Michael’s Cave.

Ticket prices:

• Standard Seating £35
• Premium seating £50

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