Marsden Jazz Festival 2021

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Annette

Annette Walker and Her Quartet

Sunday 10th October 2021 – Marsden Jazz Festival
Accompanied by her wonderful band, Annette brings the exciting, improvisational atmosphere to the performance stage.

I brought my new, one hour jazz tap set to life on the stage at Marsden Jazz Festival with my new quartet and closed the festival with a bang!

Note: band renamed Annette Walker and the Rhythmaticians in 2023

Listen to the podcast interview of Annette Walker & Lee Payne recorded just before going on stage
– Marsden Jazz Festival Podcast Episode 11 – released 26 Nov 2021

Archived gig listing:
Source: https://marsdenjazzfestival.com/gig-archive/detail/4288 (Accessed 18 May 2023)

Annette Walker and Her Quartet
When: Sun 10th Oct at 5:00pm (Ends – 6:00pm)
Where: Peel Street Stage
Category: Free

DESCRIPTION
Annette Walker is reviving the connection between tap dance and live jazz. As one of the leaders in a new generation of tap dancers, Walker will be taking to the stage with grace, style and rhythm! In 2019, she featured as tap soloist in the BBC Proms Duke Ellington’s Sacred Music concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Accompanied by her wonderful band, Annette brings an exhilarating, improvisational atmosphere to the performance stage.

Further details

Annette Walker – tap dancing
Lee Payne – special guest tap dance
Maddy Coombs – tenor saxophone
Maria Grapsa – piano
Amy Baldwin – double bass
Gary Crosby – special guest double bass
Daniel Smithson – drums

Annette performs “Cute” at Marsden Jazz Festival with Maria Grapsa on keys and Gary Crosby on double bass