Bristol is preparing for a Massive Mac Attack of a different kind with Dr John among the headliners at the city’s Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival, the line-up of which has just been announced.

Ex-James Brown saxman Pee Wee Ellis’ Funk Assembly featuring Huey Lewis, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, local sax hero Andy Sheppard, singer/violinist Alice Zawadzki, crack avant Mancunians the Paradox Ensemble, soul-jazzz crossover outfit Slowly Rolling Camera, and blues ace Matt Schofield are also among those to appear in a programme of over 40 concerts, workshops and jam sessions.

The festival runs from 5-8 March, and tickets are now on sale.

Dr John, above