A SWINGING evening of jazz is coming to the Briars Hotel in Kidderminster, courtesy of Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra.

The concert, which is directed by Ian Hattersley, is the orchestra's fifth concert at the venue and features renowned trumpeter, John Ruddick, who won the Outstanding Musician award at this year's BBC Radio 2 National Big Band Competition.

More information on the concert, which starts at 8pm, as well as other events featuring the orchestra, can be obtained by visiting the website at www.tenbury.sigmafour.net