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Whether youre already a fan or jazz and youre looking for a new club to visit or you want to have a night of great music an evening at a jazz club is the perfect remedy. Jazz is a music genre that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the southern United States from a confluence of African and European music traditions. The range of jazz styles is vast; there is swing free jazz Latin jazz soul jazz jazz funk and modern creative jazz. Now jazz can be found all over the world and this experience is a great introduction to this great genre of music.This voucher will allow two people to enjoy an evening of jazz.What You Will ReceiveOn purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is
embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher - Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience and may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet - Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover and full terms and conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide - A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations and contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "
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Whether youre already a fan or jazz & youre looking for a new club to visit or you want to have a night of great music an evening at a jazz club is the perfect remedy. Jazz is a music genre that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the southern United States from a confluence of African & European music traditions. The range of jazz styles is vast; there is swing free jazz Latin jazz soul jazz jazz funk & modern creative jazz. Now jazz can be found all over the world & this experience is a great introduction to this great genre of music. This voucher will allow two people to enjoy an evening of jazz. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "

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