THE Perdido Street Jazz Band will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on Saturday, May 28, at Hanley Castle High School.

Special guest for the concert will be Digby Fairweather, one of Britain's best-known jazz musicians, who has been playing professionally since 1977.

Other guest stars will be singer Tiny Tony, Roger Heeley on piano and Sir Alan's Trio.

The evening runs from 8pm until midnight and there will be a licensed bar and snacks. Tickets, priced £10, are available from 01886 880563 or 01684 593794.