Friday 3rd June

You know these guys, of course you do. They have built a solid reputation on swing, jump jive and a little bit of the Sinatra magic. But away from the jazz standards, they have a delivery and an originality that makes audiences appreciate they are in the same room. Paul Bentley is emerging as a forthright swing singer and his ballads are emotional and inspiring. After listening in, you may guess that Paul has deep roots in gospel singing, and it really helps when he is delivering his favorite ballads, as well as the blues and jazz that the musicians find so easy to cross into. Masterfully supported as ever by Jeremy Sassoon on the grand piano, Pete Turner on bass and Dave Walsh on drums.