SOUTHWOLD ARTS FESTIVAL ~ Paul Jones with John Etheridge's Blue Spirits Trio plus special guest Dere A programme of jazz-tinged blues with veteran blues performer and broadcaster Paul Jones together with the legendary guitarist John Etheridge and his group. Paul Jones was lead singer with the highly acclaimed and popular band Manfred Mann in the sixties, scoring several huge hits including '54321', 'Pretty Flamingo' and 'Doo Wah Diddy'. In the 1970s he formed The Blues Band, featuring the music that was his first love and this group toured consistently up to 2022. Paul was also the presenter of the BBC Radio2 Blues Show for 30 years. During John Etheridge's eclectic 50-year career, he has worked with everyone from Yehudi Menuhin to Hawkwind, Stephane Grappelli to Soft Machine, Nigel Kennedy to Andy Summers. All the time bringing his own personality to every situation. John's Blue Sprits Trio is completed by Pete Whittaker (organ) and George Double (drums) and tonight the group features special guest and star saxophonist of the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Mr Derek Nash. Watch Paul in action here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqON QDzDSE&t=1s www.georgedouble.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpCEwoucZLc