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Launch of Jazz Festival in Birmingham - Digby Fairweather and John Hemming duet

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This was the second time I have played with Digby Fairweather at the Jazz Festival. It is always a pleasure to accompany him.

Sadly, however, I have my duties to perform in London and as such will not be able to attend most of the festival. I am hoping to find some time to sit in at some of the summer events in Birmingham, however.

Pic: Merlin Daleman

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