Chris Gray anticipates the delights at Waddesdon Manor, near Aylesbury. Festival runs Friday, August 31, to Sunday, September 2...

Kenny Ball and his jazzmenThe second Waddesdon Jazz Festival opens on August 31 with the ever-popular Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen.

The event continues on Saturday with The Best of British Jazz featuring Don Lusher, Ronnie Verrell, Digby Fairweather, Lennie Bush, Brian Lemon and Roy Willox.

Vocalist of the Year at the 1999 Jazz Awards Stacey Kent, and her Musicians, provide the finale on Sunday.

Performances begin at 7.30 on Friday and Saturday, 6.30pm on Sunday.

Tickets for the music only are £20, with a buffet dinner available costing £15, bookable in advance by telephoning 01296 653226.