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Mike Hart, George Lewis & Mike Pollett
Unknown, 1957, Photograph
Mike Hart, George Lewis & Mike Pollett
Mike Hart, George Lewis & Mike Pollett
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22236
Title
Mike Hart, George Lewis & Mike Pollett at the Usher Hall
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Unknown
Date
1957
Size
29.0 x 40.0 cm
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Photograph
Location
Music Library
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Jazz enthusiast and musician Mike Hart founded the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival in 1979. Inspired by the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, Mike brought together enthusiastic local musicians and volunteers and put together a small festival in the Adelphi Ballroom. He then approached Dryburgh's Brewery, who offered to finance a pub trail around the city, with jazz appearing in 10 pubs, admission free.
The festival was a huge success, and it has continued to grow and develop in dance halls and pubs, becoming the biggest jazz event in the UK.
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