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AN extra dimension was added to Jazz North East's On the Outside Festival, which starts tomorrow, when singer Maggie Nicols revealed that she may throw a bit of tap dancing into her act.

Scots-born Nicols actually began her career at the age of 15 as a dancer at London's legendary Windmill Theatre, and later went on to perform at such prestigious venues at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. But from the 1970s she became increasingly recognised as one of the world's finest improvising vocalists, and it was that talent that prompted Jazz North East to invite her to take part in the festival. Organiser Paul Bream says: "We asked all the invited musicians if they had any particular technical requirements and it was in response to our query that Maggie said she'd like a tap board, in case the music inspires her to dance.

"In fact, Maggie has never completely abandoned her dance activities, but these days they are fully integrated into the music rather than being a separate routine. Effectively the tap becomes another instrument to add to the mix, alongside her voice and the more conventional' jazz instruments like saxophone and trumpet. Our festival is dedicated to the musically unexpected, so this a great addition to the possibilities."

On the Outside is at the Old Town Hall, Gateshead. The first session starts at 7.30pm tomorrow, and continues through Saturday and Sunday. Tickets available on the door, priced at £12/£10 concessions/£3 students.

2:56pm Thursday 5th June 2008

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