Jacqui Dankworth and her band

Jacqui Dankworth is a remarkable artist of the highest calibre. With her beautiful, subtly powerful voice and assured technique, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth's talented daughter defines a category of her own. She performs unique and exciting arrangements of jazz, original and contemporary songs, complemented by a band of wonderful musicians.

She has toured with the Brodsky Quartet and recorded with them on their latest CD, alongside such guests as Sting, Elvis Costello, Bjork and Sir Paul McCartney. Several tunes from her album As The Sun Shines Down On Me made the Jazz FM play list, and she receives repeated play on BBC Radio 2, especially on Michael Parkinson's Sunday Supplement.

Jacqui was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of East Anglia in October 2006.

'One of our finest singers regardless of category' The Sunday Times.

www.jacquidankworth.com

This year, for the first time, Pete and Jenny Jones - landlords of The Wheatsheaf in Braishfield - are hosting two special festival events. This historic pub is well-known for its superb restaurant, a fine selection of cask ales and wines, slightly whacky decor and good taste in music. Why not enjoy a relaxed meal or a cocktail on the terrace before hearing some great music in the marquee.

www.wheatsheafbraishfield.co.uk