TWO jazz legends, Acker Bilk and Mr Hefty Jazz, Keith Smith, will be giving their army of music fans a healthy dose of musical entertainment in Henley on Thames.

Acker Bilk, probably the most famous clarinettist of them all, will be on stage performing his favourite songs with his favourite sidemen at the Kenton Theatre on Sunday, May 15.

Keith said: "I'm really looking forward to playing in Henley, it will be a really great night.

"We are on stage twice, a matinee and evening show and it looks set to be a musical treat."

Acker's musical career has spanned the last fifty years and the diversity of his style keeps on growing.

But jazz will be the theme of the event, with Keith Smith backing him on with his trusty trumpet.

The Henley-based musician is something of a legend in the world of jazz. He was the man chosen to replace Louis Armstrong in his very own band and has worked with the likes of Old Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra and jazz aristocracy Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald.

Keith said: "Everyone playing is the cream of the crop. John Mortimer has not performed with Acker for years. It should be great to see them back together.

"John Richardson and Tony Pitt have all toured with Acker for years. I'm looking forward to playing with all these guys."

Keith's concert package, "From Basin Street To Broadway", will feature heavily on the night, giving Keith the chance to really showoff his trumpeting talent.

The partnership will no doubt have the swinging cats of Buckinghamshire flocking to Henley for a night of jazz.

The Kenton Theatre, Henley on Thames, Sunday, May 15.

Tickets from the box office on 01491 411235