(Days of appearances at the Festival are shown in brackets)

ALAN BARNES  Ever popular, versatile reedsman from London, bringing his special brand of creativity to Bude  (Mon, Tues, Weds)

AMY ROBERTS ALL-STAR JAZZ BAND  A welcome return to Bude for this exciting young sax player and her New Orleans band  (Thurs, Fri)

ANDY WOON  Top trumpeter joins Martin Litton's Red Hot Peppers, plus others  (Mon, Tues, Weds)

ANNIE HAWKINS  Top female bass player, internationally acclaimed - Bude would not be the same without her  (Tues, Weds, Thurs)

ANTIQUE SIX  Extremely popular Midland based band featuring top reedsman Chris Pearce  (Sat, Sun)

ARMSTRONG'S OLIVER BAND  rekindles the excitement of the original King Oliver Band  (Thurs, Fri)

BEN CUMMINGS  Fabulous young trumpeter joins Keith Nichols' new show, Jazz Away From Home  (Sun, Mon, Tues)

BLIND LEMON PLEDGE  Steve Graham and Paul Munnery swap their brass for strings when they join Mike Cox for a session of blues and ragtime pieces  (Weds)

BRASS VOLCANOES  Original writing from superb trombonist Graham Hughes led to this brilliant new star-studded band, whose wild sessions took Bude by storm last year  (Sun,Mon)

BRIAN CARRICK'S ALGIERS STOMPERS  Celebrating the music of George Lewis, this is Britain's internationally acclaimed New Orleans style band  (Weds, Thurs, Fri)

CHRIS NEWMAN  Solo pianist and vocalist  (Tues, Thurs, Fri)

CHURCHTOWN UNITY JAZZ BAND  Cornwall's favourite jazz band for church services  (Sun)

CRAIG MILVERTON TRIO  Top class mainstream trio making a very welcome appearance at this year's festival  (Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)

DART VALLEY STOMPERS  Storming New Orleans jazz from Devon's popular reedsman, Jeremy Huggett  (Sun, Fri)

DAVE DONOHOE'S NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND  A welcome return from this justifiably popular Northern authentic New Orleans band  (Tues, Weds)

DEBBIE ARTHURS' SWEET RHYTHM  Top class percussionist and vocalist joins up with Tom Langham amongst others  (Sun, Mon, Tues, Weds)

FANTABULOUS SHEEPWASH PLAYBOYS  Hugely popular at Bude, Mike Cox brings the Bennett Brothers back for smore storming sessions  (Weds, Thurs)

FRYER-BARNHART INTERNATIONAL ALL-STAR JAZZ BAND (UK/USA)  Jeff Barnhart teams up with Jim Fryer, and the regular members of this exceptional band  (Weds)

FUNNY BONES  New quartet for Bude, featuring zany stars of the Brass Volcanoes amongst others  (Mon)

GEORGE HUXLEY'S ALL-STAR JAZZ BAND  Superb Bechet disciple George Huxley stars throughout the week in feature spots, as well as a session with this truly all-star band  (Thurs)

GORDON WHITWORTH'S BIX TRIBUTE BAND  High quality classic jazz from this all-star line-up  (Tues)

HOOTIE AND THE GANG  Eight piece star-studded Kansas City style ensemble playing the music of early Count Basie, Dickie Wells, etc., led by hot trombonist Paul Munnery  (Sun)

HOT BANANA  Hugely popular band playing their brand of dynamic jump-jive music  (Mon, Tues)

HOTSY TOTSY  All female line up led by Zoe Lambeth featuring Boswell Sister-type harmonies  (Tues, Weds)

IVORY AND GOLD (USA)  Classy jazz played by top husband and wife team Jeff and Anne Barnhart  (Sun)

JAMES EVANS' ROCKET  Exciting new band featuring Alan Barnes and Tom Kincaid. Expect the unexpected!  (Tues, Weds)

JAZZ CONNECTION (Holland)  Top Dutch band stormed Bude a few years ago, bringing their hot swing and jive back with a tribute to Louis Prima  (Thurs, Fri)

JEFF BARNHART (USA)  Compelling stride piano player and vocalist entertains in many exciting musical styles  (Sun, Mon, Tues, Weds)

JEFF BARNHART'S BRITISH BAND (UK/USA)  Ever popular line-up of the finest British musicians bringing you the best in 1930s style small band jazz  (Mon)

JEREMY HUGGETT'S BAND OF GOLD  This young quartet offers an exciting blend of jazz, blues and swing  (Sun, Fri)

JIM FRYER (USA)  A welcome return for this star trombonist, who consistently pleases audiences with his virtuosity and taste  (Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri)

JOHN HALLAM  Always popular with bands and public alike, John is one of the best British exponents of jazz of many styles  (Sun, Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs)

JOHN MADDOCKS JAZZMEN  Traditional style jazz from Dorset, led by this Dodds inspired reed player  (Sat)

JOHN SHILLITO'S SELECT SIX  Superb trumpeter in the style of Henry 'Red' Allen with his highly exciting band, featuring John Wurr  (Fri)

JOY PARKE  This superb singer has joined forces with Craig Milverton and produced a stunning CD featuring original work, some of which she will bring to Bude  (Fri)

JUBILEE BRASS BAND  Bude Jazz Festival's very own New Orleans style parade band  (Sat)

JUDY EAMES  A singer whose warm contralto voice adapts effortlessly to a wide variety of jazz material  (Thurs, Fri)

JUMPING OUT JAZZBAND  Young spirited Cornish six-piece band playing trad, swing and jump jive - super for dancing!  (Tues)

KEITH NICHOLS  This year Keith brings us his new show JAZZ AWAY FROM HOME featuring top reedsman, Trevor Whiting, the trumpet of Ben Cummings, and Paul Munnery on trombone. Find him playing solo spots, and duos and trios throughout the week  (Sun, Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs)

KEITH NICHOLS' EARTHBOUND SPIRITS  Charismatic trio of Keith, Norman Field and Nick Ward bringing classic jazz on a small scale  (Tues)

KEITH STEPHEN TRIO with CAROLINE IRWIN  Super Hot Club of France style trio with one of the country's most sought-after singers  (Sat, Sun)

MADDOCKS-HUXLEY REEDS UNITED  Two hugely entertaining soprano players who are long standing favourites at the festival  (Tues)

MALCOLM HOGARTH  Accomplished and entertaining jazz pianist playing a range of material from boogie to Brubeck  (Sun, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri)

MARTIN LITTON'S RED HOT PEPPERS  A star-studded assembly which brings you the very best in classic jazz. Catch Martin's solo spots during the week  (Mon, Tues, Weds)

MARTIN WHEATLEY TRIO  Martin and his two teenage sons continue to delight audiences with their mature and entertaining strings  (Mon, Weds)

MELODY MAKER 1926  This is a new project dreamed up by Judy Eames and Tony Davis, based on music featured in the Melody Maker magazines of 1926. Good music interspersed with interesting snippets of information  (Fri)

MIKE PIGGOTT  Exciting, energising violinist features Sweet Rhythm and Jazz Away From Home  (Sun, Mon, Tues)

MIKE WILLS  One of the best reedsmen in the country, playing with Hootie and the Gang, with Alan Barnes, and with Martin Litton  (Mon, Tues, Weds)

NICK WARD  Europe's foremost classic style jazz drummer  (All week)

NORMAN FIELD  A truly world class exponent of classic jazz on clarinet and saxophones  (Tues, Weds, Thurs)

ORIGINAL RAGS  Back at Bude to great acclaim, Mike Denham and Steve Graham play tasteful ragtime favourites and rarities  (Tues, Weds)

PANAMA JAZZ KINGS  From Devon, this much loved band offer authentic New Orleans jazz  (Fri)

PAUL MUNNERY  Fine fiery trombonist working with a wide selection of bands over the week  (Sun, Mon, Tues, Weds)

PLOUGHBOY JAZZ BAND  The festival's host band continue to delight audiences with their own brand of relaxed New Orleans jazz  (Sat)

RACHEL'S DREAM  New Quartet featuring John Hallam and Rachel Hayward playing the Benny Goodman quartet material from the 1930s and 40s  (Thurs)

ROARING FORTIES  One of Ireland's premier Jump, Jive and Swing bands  (Weds, Thurs)

ROGER MARKS' CORNISH ARMADA JAZZ BAND  Highly regarded polished jazz from this popular Cornish band  (Thurs)

SAVANNAH JAZZ BAND  Always popular, the Festival welcomes back this great Yorkshire New Orleans style band  (Sun,Mon, Tues)

SAVOY BALLROOM FIVE (UK/USA)  An affectionate interpretation by Tony Davis, and a classy band including Jeff Barnhart, of Louis Armstrong's performances from the late 1920s  (Sun)

SECOND LINE (Sweden)  Deservedly popular, this young band has established a position as one of the most exciting traditional jazzbands in Europe  (Mon, Tues)

STANNARY JAZZMEN  Well-established six-piece Dixieland Jazz band playing hits from the 20s, 30s and 40s  (Weds)

STEVE TUCKER ALL-STAR JAZZ BAND  Infectious dance music in the jazz idiom, appearing again at Bude by popular demand  (Sat, Mon)

SUNSHINE KINGS  Graham Hughes' new youthful six-piece Dixieland band from London, featuring James Evans, excite audiences for the first time  (Mon, Tues)

SUNSHINE SWING  Graham's band ventures into the swing era with this very danceable new band  (Sun)

SUNSET CAFÉ  New Orleans jazz at its best, from the West Country, led by top pianist, Mike Denham  (Sun, Mon)

THE SOPRANOS  Return visit by George Huxley and Chris Pearce as the very popular Sopranos, playing the music of Bechet and Mezzrow  (Mon)

TOM KINCAID  Wonderful piano playing from exciting northern-based star, here as part of many feature bands this week  (Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri)

TOM LANGHAM  Always a Festival favourite, Tom features his own bands Hot Combination and Hot Fingers, as well as appearing in star spots  (Sun, Mon, Tues)

TONY DAVIS  Veteran trumpeter making his twenty-third appearance at the Festival  (Sun, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri)

TONY ORESHKO TRIO  Brilliant gypsy jazz style band making a return visit to the Festival following their success over the past few years, featuring John Hallam  (Thurs)

TREVOR WHITING  Top-class reed player joins Alan Barnes in a mind-blowing display of virtuosity  (Sun, Mon, Tues)

WESSEX NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND  Somerset-based authentic New Orleans jazz led by much-loved trumpeter, John Minnion  (Fri)

WINTER SUNSHINE JAZZ BAND  Top quality authentic New Orleans jazz from Derek Winters and Brian Carrick  (Thurs, Fri)

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