SJP's Sligo International Jazz Summer School and Festival 5-10 August, 2008 Six Days of masterclasses, workshops and concerts [See Schedule] SUMMER SCHOOL FACULTY  The faculty this year sees the return of one of the world's top drummers, seven-times Grammy winner Paul Wertico, who spent two decades with the Pat Metheny Group, also confirmed is the late great Oscar Peterson's guitarist of 10 years, Ulf Wakenius (Sweden), UK/Australian singer Anita Wardell and Belgium-based US bassist Reggie Washington, long-time sideman to many greats including Steve Coleman and Cassandra Wilson. Paul Williamson returns on trumpet as do SJP stalwarts Mike Nielsen and Steve Davis on guitar and drums respectively. Watch this space for news of this year's saxophone, Double bass and piano teachers. [read more]