FW: Jazz Update weekly newsletter
Keith Neill
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Hi everyone
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NORTH HERTS YOUTH JAZZ BIG BAND - CLUB 85 HITCHIN. Tuesday 23rd OCTOBER. DOORS OPEN 7.30. + SUPPORT ACT. ADMISSION FREE!
Please come along and support this new and exciting 30 strong group! The concert is supported by Rhythms of the World
East Side Jazz Club, The Lord Rookwood Pub, 314 Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone E11 3NW. have announced their timetable. See below for full listings. Tuesdays from 8.30 to 11.00 pm. Tel: 020 8989 8129.
The Fox Inn Finchingfield.. Thursday October the 25th. Vocalist Paul Wood is joined by Cliff Hall on piano, Murray Salmon on Double-Bass and Johnie Withers on drums.
Paul started singing at the tender age of fourteen and hasn't looked back. Touring extensively with many of the most well known big bands he engages the audience with his affable style and wonderfully soulful voice. Accompanying him on piano is Cliff Hall. Cliff has worked extensively with many of the top names in the music industry in several different genres including Sir.Cliff Richard. We are in for a treat this evening!
Fats Rollini's Jazz & Blues Band will be playing this coming Sunday lunchtime (21 Oct) at The Tithe Barn, Headstone Manor, Pinner View, Harrow HA2 6PX starting at 12 through to 2pm. Free Admission. Light Refreshments available. Nearest tube "Harrow & Wealdstone".
Tuck & Patti are an American jazz duo best known for their unmatched chemistry, meticulous solo guitar work and fluid vocal stylings. They will be appearing on Saturday 20th October @ The Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, Islington, London N1 2XD. Very rare appearance in the UK! (7.30pm, doors 7pm, £25) Check out ReVoice Festival for more information
From Jazz at the Bardeswell -- "There seems to be some confusion about Jazz at the Bardeswell as: there IS jazz on the last Tuesday of every month (except December): this is the original "Jazz at the Bardeswell" evening.
JAZZ AT THE BARDESWELL - Tuesday 30 October: featuring special guests Bert Leyton (keyboards) and Dominic Ashworth (guitar).
This weekend - JAZZ AT THE PALACE - Southend's International Festival 19-21 October 2012. See below for details.
MUSICIANS WANTED - THE DAVID CHARLES (rehearsal) BAND REQUIRE: 2 Trumpet and 2 Trombone PLAYERS also Alto/Baritone Sax. - Meeting at Stock British Legion Hall - Wednesday Evening 7.30 p.m. for 8.00 p.m. Good pad of Glen Miller etc. type numbers. Details from: Terry - 01702 808867
Texan Tenors - Trevor Whiting Swingtet with Jim Douglas, guitar, J J Vinten, piano, Keith Donald, bass & John Petters, drums Thursday 25th October @ 8PM St John's Arts Centre, St John's Walk, Market St, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0AJ Details tel: 01406 365 731, E-mail tjp...@traditional-jazz.com http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/harlow.htm
Video:http://www.youtube.com/v/5nUsZd3DOUY&feature=plcp
Back when Radio 2 played swing music in its daily schedule, the superbly gifted saxophonist, Trevor Whiting landed a couple of broadcasts for a superb little combo which specialised in 1940s small group Swing. As a spin-off Trevor has put together a special programme saluting some of the great Texan Tenor sax players, who specialised in a driving, booting, fiery sound during the late 1930s and early 1940s. People like Illinois Jacquet, famous for his solo on Lionel Hampton's hit jive tune, 'Flying Home', or Herschel Evans, the tragic young stable mate of Lester Young in Count Basie's Orchestra. Arnett Cobb, another powerhouse player, who in later years, at the Alexandra Palace Jazz Festival in London, followed a lightning speed solo by some young schooled saxophonist, by staggering to his feet on his crutches, playing one note and showing who was boss. Trevor introduced this show at the recent Louis Armstrong Celebration Festival at Bracklesham Bay to great applause and brings it to St John's Arts Centre (St John's Walk, Market St. Old Harlow, CM17 0AJ) on Thursday 25th October at 8PM
Born in 1959, the year that pioneer saxophonists Sidney Bechet and Lester Young died, Trevor grew up with the sound of jazz in his head. He took up clarinet and taught himself the rudiments of music. He soon acquired a straight soprano saxophone and fell under the influence of New Orleanian, Bechet. A little later, he began to absorb such swing era players as Johnny Hodges and Ben Webster, from Duke Ellington's Orchestra. His talents were quickly recognised and record dates followed with American blues piano legend, Art Hodes and cornetist, Wild Bill Davison. He later recorded with Acker Bilk and was a member of the Chris Barber band for nearly two years. He was featured on the debut album by vocalist Clare Teal. Trevor's first love is, however the mid period of jazz when the music was called 'Swing'. He is universally acknowledged as one of the top interpreters of this genre.
Joining Trevor at St John's will be veteran guitarist, Jim Douglas, who was a member of the famous Alex Welsh band for many years. He appeared regularly on radio and television during the '60s alongside such jazz originals as Henry Red Allen. A 'Jazz 625' show - an early transmission by BBC2, luckily exists and Jim can be seen creating the perfect rhythm as well as a number highly creative solos. Ex-George Melly piano star, J J Vinten returns to join the rhythm section and add his unique blues based keyboard style to the band. J J has become a popular and regular visitor to St John's over the past few years and has many devotees amongst the regulars. Harlow bass ace, Keith Donald and ex Harlow drummin' man John Petters will complete the line-up which is expected to produce some highly charged, exciting music.
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The Buckhurst Hill Jazz Jam is back again this (and every) Sunday from 8.00pm, downstairs at: Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club, 50 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5BY, hosted by Deano with house band Infusion (www.infusionband.co.uk) (winners of the 2011 Budvar Brewed Jazz competition for best pub jazz band). PLEASE come along, it is an incredible atmosphere: always different, but always the same great fun vibe. You don't have to play, the audience always thoroughly enjoy themselves too. And a family friendly venue too, so please bring along children/grandchildren along. Admission is a paltry £3, and drinks are at club prices. Full details are at www.jazzjam.co.uk, but if you have got any questions please feel free to email me (ke...@jazzjam.co.uk), or call or text me on 07970 910080. We look forward to seeing you there.
Every Wednesday at 8.00 to 11pm. Little Bread Big Jam at The Luna Lounge, Leytonstone, 7 Church Lane, London, E11 1HG. (020) 8518 7463 Usual house band Phil Mead on keyboard, Paul Whelpton on bass and Dave Fowler on drums, although this is subject to change at the whim of good fortune and a better paying gig. All jazz instrumentalists, vocalists and audients welcome. Wonderful music and a warm welcome guaranteed. £4. Bring Your Own Enthusiasm. Please contact Annie on mu...@indigoshades.com or 07885480329 for more details.
The Rat Pack and Crooner Jazz Jam > not to be missed
The Vocalist > Robert Bell & his trio - Paul Higgs (piano), Graham Cuttill (drums) and guest bassists
The material performed > John Hendricks, Sinatra, Bennett, Georgie Fame, etc.
The musicians > who jam with us are brilliant, great atmosphere
The venue > Speakeasy Bar 175 High Road, EPPING CM16 4BL
The date > every Monday night 8.30pm til late
Free admission
The comments > "Like the old days ", "Bohemian coffee cocktail bar","Like being in a club in Soho","My mum loves it"
Follow us on Twitter: @speakeasyepping or join the Facebook group The Speakeasy Bar Epping
First Friday of the Month at 8.00. Dodgy Jammers at Broxbourne Sailing Club, Meadgate Road, Nazeing. Usual house band Wally Shaw on keyboard, Paul Leader on bass and Lester Bennett on drums. See above for proviso. Very reasonable bar, home-cooked food, beautiful rural setting (although it will be hard to see it now the evenings are drawing in). £3. Please contact Annie on mu...@indigoshades.com or 07885480329 for more details.
For up and coming music artists every Tuesday night in the Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, there is an Open Mic Club evening called "We Love Live Music", celebrating all music genres, this weekly night is all about great live music and exposing new talent! Open to absolutely everyone and totally free of charge this really is the place for you! Book your space, bring your pals, perform, enjoy other acts and possibly get spotted! Email ope...@southendtheatres.org.uk and book your slot or, for more information, call the Hospitality Team on 01702 344553.Doors open at 7.30pm with first acts at 8.30pm.
The Cambridge Jazz Jam is now well-established, with good attendances from musicians and audience alike, in the spacious surroundings of The Tram Depot pub, Dover Street, Cambridge CB1 1DY, every Tuesday, 8.45 - 11 pm. Admission free. With our resident backing quartet we welcome musicians and singers to join us and play or sing tunes of their choice. There's a carpark behind the pub, in Adam & Eve Street. Further information from Mike Quigley on 07979 59 22 41.
Gig & Jazz Jam Session with The Bukky Leo Quartet @ The Silver Bullet 5 Station Place Finsbury Park London N4 2DH. From 9pm till 12 midnight & every Tuesday. Featuring the Sexy drummer Erik Ford on drums, the groovy Lance Rose on Bass, The Silky Outstanding Jonathan Gee on Piano and your host Bukky Leo on Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Sax Vocs. £ree £ntry. Come listen, play, Support the night :-)
A Jazz jam on the last Saturday of each month takes place in the Rising Sun pub function room in Billericay. Nimrod Margalit (tenor sax) wiill be running the house band. Feel Free to contact Nimrod for any more information 01268 492351.
There is a Jam session on the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. They are lucky enough to have a house band that regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). Our attitude is that of inclusion and after a short set from the house band, we open the stage for jammers and singers. The jam was originally started by Mick Hutton and has been running for about 5 years now with a steady following. Please contact Simon (simon...@madasafish.com) for more information.
The Ipswich Jazz Collective meet once a month on a Friday to hold a jam session at the Golden Hind Pub on Nacton Road in Ipswich. They start at 7:30 with bass, drums, keyboard gear and a PA set up. Guitarists will need to bring their own amps. There's no entrance fee and all levels of player are catered for. Local bands also have the chance to do a set on their own. For more information contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com.
The Jazz Jam at the Steamboat Tavern in Ipswich is held every 1st Sunday in the month, starting at 2 pm. The next Jazz Jam will be on Sunday October 7th. All are wellcome musicians and listeners .
All are welcome,.Why not come along and enjoy the company, have lunch with a drink or two, and soak up the atmostphere. The best place to be on Sunday 7th October is at the Jazz Jam at the Steamboat.
There is a New Jazz Jam Open Session - Farmers Boy Pub, London Road, St Albans.AL1 1PQ on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. Backline of bass/drums/piano provided. Feature set from Freefall Jazz & other bands. Feel free to call Julia on 07810 124799 or email julia...@ntlworld.com - totally supportive friendly environment for all.www.lemonrock.com/jazzjam.
Singers' Night - Open Mic Event for jazz vocalists in Central London- 2nd Tuesday of each month at Nelson, 48 Stanhope Street, London NW1 3EX. Less than ten minute's walk from Warren Street Underground on Tottenham Court Road. Seven pounds non singing guests, Eight pounds singers. Singers please bring song sheets in correct keys. Singing list taken from 6.00pm, music from 7.45 to 10.30pm. Great atmosphere, dedicated sound engineer, attractive setting. Now in our 14th year. If you'd like to dine, phone 020 7388 2283 for tables. Website: <singersnight.co.uk> or phone 020 7703 9648 for additional information.
There is a LondonBluesJams Yahoo! Group - blues rock n roll and soul jam on Thursdays from 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm . This event repeats every week at The Golden Lion, 2 High St Market Square, Romford RM1 1HR. For more info call Bob Marks 07503 16 45 72 Full back line. P.A. Keys, Saxes and Brass. Mainly blues but all tastes catered for. All musos welcome from beginners to pros and bands. Come and join in the great atmosphere -Vocalists especially welcome.
Brendan Youngs and his band of top rate jazz musicians have moved their celebrated Monday Jazz Jam to an equally popular Norwich pub, the Cottage in Silver Road, NR3 4TB. This jam is one of the best known in the eastern counties and widely rated by the jazz community. www.jazzjam.org.uk
The Cottage is CAMRA's award winning city pub. The jam is on every Monday from 8.30pm to 11pm, though you can chat to Brendan from 8.00. Whether you want to jam or just listen to some great music we hope to see you there. The pub offers good food plus a range real ales, great Belgian beers, single malts .... or soft drinks, teas and coffees for those driving!!! www.thecottagenorwich.co.uk
Anyone at at least a moderate level will get a chance to join in - either on a number they chose or with other players, depending on the numbers. The essentials are commitment, enthusiasm and a passion for swinging jazz! Newcomers can choose a number from the common Real Books or bring charts. Good reading is not essential but a good jazz ear is. Brendan leads from a great electric upright bass, with the famous Lee Vasey on his stunningly melodic lead guitar. Mark Jolley adds a highly distinctive electric violin to the frontline with more than an echo of Steffan Grappelli; Ian Hireson plays beautiful rhythm guitar, laying down perfect chord changes for improvising players. He can even sell you the Real Books in C Eb and Bb, at better prices than retail. On drums is Matt Furness who drives the whole group - a veteran of many years ... but still only 14!
Brendan will invite each jammer to play: choose the number; set the tempo; agree with Brendan the intro - count in, four bars or whatever; then play the head and take the first solo, followed by Mark and Lee each with their own solo chorus, before you lead the band out with the head.
Paul Barnes has mentioned the jam more than once on his excellent BBC Radio Norfolk programme broadcast from 11 pm each Saturday night to 1 am on the Sunday, when he plays the best of jazz, swing and related rhythm with his own polished rhubarb. The show is available on line worldwide for 7 days via the BBC's 'Listen again' facility..
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THE BELVEDERE JAZZ AND SWING MUSIC CLUB, Billericay every Wednesday evening at the Belvedere Function Centre, Harding Elms Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UH. (Turn off the A127 by Summerhill Garden Centre) Doors open at 7:30pm with music commencing at 8:00pm -10.30pm. Admission £10. Top International, regional bands and artists, including Big Bands, Swing. Mainstream tuneful easy listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly atmosphere, candle lit tables- all welcome. Large free car park, bar. For latest details see our gigs listings at www.belvederejazz.co.uk
October
24th - A Stephane Grappelli & Django Reinhardt inspired evening with Andy Aitchison, Nils Solberg, Jeff Green & Alan Morgan
Andy Aitchison started to play the guitar when he was about 13. He soon figured out that he could also do it on the violin too. Shortly afterwards he heard a recording of Stephane Grappelli & Django Reinhardt and has loved the sound of their music ever since! As a member of The Kimbara Brothers, he toured hot club music all over the UK for some years as well as performing with John Etheridge, Tina May, Le Jazz, Fapy Lafertin, Angelo Debarre and many more. In the 90's he formed & recorded with 'The Morellos'. Over the past few years, Andy has worked with the celebrated gypsy guitar master, Lollo Meier, touring in the UK and Europe. More recently still, he has worked with Lollo in Italy with Lollo and numerous Italian players including Jacopo Martini and Attilio Troiano (Winner of 2010 Italian Jazz Newcomer award). The influences of Artie Shaw and Stephane Grappelli can be heard in Andy's playing - their unparalleled sense of swing, technical excellence and stylish arrangements are second to none. Andy has sought to combine these with the soulful guitar sounds of Peter Green and BB King in playing many UK Festivals. Nils Solberg performs on intimately acoustic or amplified guitar, either solo or in larger combinations, playing latin, traditional, mainstream and gypsy jazz to big band swing. Music encompassing the Great American Songbook - Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin - and including Fats Waller, Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, The Nat 'King' Cole Trio, The Rat Pack. Also performed at The Ritz, other top London West End venues, concerts at The Kremlin and The Albert Hall. Jeff Green over the years Jeff has toured with Nigel Kennedy's 'Wasp Factory' and with Stephan Greppelli's Quartet, with Martin Taylor.Jeff has recorded albums with diverse musicians such as Ronnie Scott, Mike Osborne and Jim Richardson and has recorded CDs with Brian Dee, Alan Barnes, Tommy Whittle, and most recently with Andy Aitchison. Alan Morgan originally a guitar player, changed to bass in 1960 and has worked with many musicians in all styles of music, Jazz, pop, klezmer etc.. Some of the musicians he has worked with are: Tubby Hayes, Humphrey Lyttelton, Don Rendell, Kathy Stobart, Tommy Whittle, Art Themen, Harry Stoneham, Brian Dee & Joe Pass.31st - Dave Browning Quintet with Dave - stride piano, Mike Barry - trumpet, Tim Huskisson - clarinet & sax, Eddie Johnson - double bass, Alan Clarke - drums
An enjoyable evening of popular Mainstream and Swing numbers including some Fats Waller stride piano tunes. Dave Browning has been playing the British jazz scene for 20 years and has already proved to be popular with audiences who love all piano jazz styles from stride to mainstream. Dave's main influence is the great Thomas 'Fats' Waller with his rapturous left hand striding the keys in which Dave specialises in and is considered as one of the top stride pianists in the country. "Dave Browning is a marvellous stride pianist in the Ralph Sutton style as well as one of the nicest people you'll ever meet" - Digby Fairweather
November7th - Mark Stratford with The Chris Neill Quartet. Mark Stratford - vocals, Chris Neill - piano, Andrew Linham - tenor sax, Doug Grannell - double bass, Matt Hobson - drums. We welcome them back to the club after their highly acclaimed gig last March. Come along again and support these talented young stars who will be performing your favourite standards for another enjoyable evening.
14th - Julian Marc Stringle (clarinet) & Dominic Ashworth (guitar) + Trio
The acclaimed British Jazz Award Best Clarinettist Winner 2006 Julian Marc Stringle, an engaging man of extraordinary talent has played with Peanuts Hucko, George Chisholm, Don Lusher, Kenny Baker, Cleo Lane & Sir John Dankworth. He has recorded with John Parricelli, Digby Fairweather, Jim Mullen, Marc Almond, Tommy Whittle, George Melly, Joe Brown, Chas & Dave. Top Canadian guitarist Dominic Ashworth has toured and recorded with Carol Kidd, Michael Garrick, Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen with George Melly and Paul Jones. Dan Banks - piano, Martin 'Magic' Johnson - drums and Andy Toleman - double bass.21st - Java Jam
Sarah-Jane Hassell - vocals, Bonnie Hassell - vocals, Roger Lewin - piano/keyboard, John Wills - drums/vocals, Steve King - bass/vocals, Phil Brown - tenor saxophone/flute. We welcome back to the club Java Jam, who are a fresh blend of diverse musical backgrounds coming together to create a fusion of jazz, easy listening and modern pop classics, sophisticated vocal harmonies are delivered with warmth, charm and elegance. Java jam with West End songstress Sarah-Jane Hassell, joined by the vocal talent of Bonnie Hassell and the accomplished Roger Levin Quartet, will take you on a musical journey including Burt Bacharach, Cole Porter, Manhattan Transfer & George Gershwin with a few surprises along the way, all played with style, fluidity and depth.
28th - Tribute to Benny Goodman - Pete Long Quartet
"Celebrating the music of the first incarnation of the Goodman Quintet, where the bass-less rhythm section is driven by the alliance of bass drum and pianist's left hand, the Quartet will be playing many of the early Goodman Hits. Expect Avalon, Lady be Good, Dinah, I've Got Rhythm, China Boy and many others." - Pete Long.
Pete Long has worked with them all from Jools Holland to Dizzy Gillespie and The Stereophonics and studio work with Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, the BBC Radio Big Band, arranging for and directing the poll winning 9;20 De-Luxe.
10-piece swing band re-creating the music of Dizzy Gillespie in quintet and big band formats. In the course of playing with Jools, Pete has worked with a diversity of popular icons from Vinnie Jones to Lionel Richie and The Blind Boys Of Alabama to Sting. Working with Jools Holland has also enabled Pete to arrange music for Sir Paul McCartney, Jane Horrocks, Ray Davies and the unique talents of Marianne Faithfull! Pete's skills developed as front man for the Echoes Of Ellington have led him to presenting Big Band Special the weekly magazine show for big band buffs on BBC Radio 2, and talking on the early morning news review on Greater London Radio.
Richard Pite over the last twenty five years has established himself as one of the country's leading exponents of vintage jazz drumming. His style is steeped in the playing of such masters as Papa Jo Jones, Big Sid Catlett, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich and Cozy Cole. The drummers of the 20s, 30s and 40s very often employed a huge array of musical and visual tricks that thrilled their audiences. These routines (very rarely seen today) have been adapted by Richard to perfection.
Colin Good studied composition plus keyboards at Oxford University and all the while he was developing his jazz playing and arranging skills in the clubs of London. Colin has worked as player, composer and arranger, mixing TV and theatre work with his role as musical director of the 30's style orchestra Vile Bodies. Colin once toured with The Inkspots. He was the pianist, arranger and musical director on Bryan Ferry's 'As Time Goes By' album and tour.
Jim Hart is a vibraphonist and one of the fastest rising stars of the UK jazz scene. In just a few short years he has carved out a reputation as one of the most talented young British composers and musicians garnering praise from the likes of John Surman and Joe Locke. Jim was nominated for Musician of the Year in the 2011 Parliamentary jazz awards. A British Jazz award winner in 2006/7/8 and received the Worshipful Company of Musicians Bronze Medal in 2006.December
5th - The Rex O'Dell All Stars
Rex O'Dell - trombone & vocals, Gary Wood - trumpet & vocals, Pete Oxborough - saxes & clarinet, Pete Gregory - banjo & guitar & vocals, Alan Morgan - double bass, Alan Clarke - drums
A great fun entertaining evening of Swing, Mainstream, Dixieland and even a smidgen of Trad with a masterful mix of standards you know and love so well, including songs made famous by Louis Prima to Louis Armstrong to mention just a couple!
12th - Christmas Party with The Mervyn Wright 20 Piece Big Band with Star Guests plus Award Winning Barbershop and Doo - Wop vocalists The Reunion Quartet.
Admission is £15 by ticket only. Last year was a complete sell out so tickets are limited again and will be made available under a strictly first come - first serve basis on club nights from 7:30pm Wednesday 31st October ( Dave Browning Quartet's gig)
ANNIE'S JAZZ AT YE OLDE SMACK, 7 High Street, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 2EN. Every Tuesday 8-30-11pm. Free admission, contact 07888 751062 or see www.anniesjazz.co.uk for more. Upcoming gigs A great line-up of returning artistes!! Please visit the new facebook page Annies Jazz @yeoldesmack.
October
23rd - Richie Howard on Clarinet, Ted Beament on Piano, Val Mannix on Double-Bass and Paul Budd on drums.
Richie Howard has been playing clarinet since the age of 10. At just 17 years of age he won the prestigious Leblanc Trophe De Paris. We havn't seen Richie in a while and I for one am delighted to welcome him back. He is one of my favourite musicians! Backed by a wonderful swinging trio-who could ask for more!30th - The Graeme Culham Sextet
Graeme Culham on drums, Paul Higgs on Piano, Zak Barrett on Sax, Albert Gazza on Sax, Dan Banks on piano and Tim Fletcher on Double-Bass. Born in Leigh Graeme was heavily involved in the local jazz scene for many years, being part of Churchill's houseband with Kenny Baxter. He first started playing at the age of 11 and during his professional career has performed on TV, Radio and on many recordings. His early career saw him tour with Dennis Lotus and The Herb Miller Orchestra. Latterly he formed his own Big Band and The Graeme Culham Sextet. This fantastic line-up will be playing a mix of swing, jazz funk and mainstream jazz.November
6th. - Digby Fairweather on Trumpet, Len Skeat on Double-bass, Dominic Ashworth on guitar and Neil Bullock on Drums.
No stranger to jazz fans in southend, Digby is joined by three of his all-stars. A profeesional player since 1977 Digby has combined playing with a successful broadcasting career for the bbc and jazzfm. Winner of many awards including the Freedoms of London and Southend. So thrilled to have this fabulous quartet at The Smack.
13th - Liane Carroll.
Wonderful voice, wonderful pianist, incredibly warm and zany lady who mesmerises audiences around the globe. Born in 1964 she started playing piano at the age of three and quickly developed a passion for jazz. This multiple award winning performer is simply breathtaking!!! As always it is a huge,huge privilege and honour to be hosting Liane at The Smack.
20th - Flamenco Jazz Evening with John Crawford on piano, Guille Hill on guitar and Andres Ticino on percussion.
This absolutely brilliant trio stunned us all the last time they came to The Smack. They created a feel-good atmosphere that lasted for several weeks. Please don't miss this awesome trio. They have performed around the world and again it is such a privilege and pleasure to welcome them back.
27th - The 'King of the Swingers' Mr. Ted Beament on piano, Alan Morgan on Double-Bass, Marc Cecil on drums, Annie on vocals and special guest.
No strangers to you all. This line-up will have you swinging in the aisles.
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL every month - usually the first Friday in the month and just £8 on the door and a start time of 8:30pm. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vets surgery, post code is CM16 6DB. There is a licensed bar at village hall prices, tea and coffee and snacks are served at very reasonable prices and there is ample parking. Ted Beament is the resident pianist - bass and drums varies from month to month. Contact 01992 522621 with any queries. The current program is :
Friday 2nd November - Julian Marc Stringle Ted Beament Murray Salmon Les Cirkel
Friday 7th December - The Big Xmas Party, Heather Simmons Colin Watling Ted Beament Dave Chamberlain Winston Clifford plus guests
Saturday lunchtime trad with Jack Free Allstars 12.30pm start. £8 on the door. Jack Free with a selected band featuring the cream of the trad sceneSaturday - 20th October
Saturday - 24th November
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM, Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea. Doors open 8pm. Music from 8.30pm to 11pm. Admission £10, students £5 with valid photo card
Tuesday 30th October 2012 - Peter White
For this gig we are switching to a Tuesday night and also to The Pavilion Restaurant to bring to you one of top smooth jazz artists in the world today in guitarist Peter White.
Smooth jazz guitarist Peter White's lyrical lines and musical inventiveness are a joy to listen to. The affable Englishman's charm and playfulness come through in his music, giving his style of smooth jazz a liveliness that others in the genre lack. This gig is the start of Peter's 15 date tour and he's brings with him a superb band of musicians who regularly play with him in the UK comprising of Oli Silk (keyboards), Frank Felix (bass), Carl Stanley (saxes) and Marc Parnell (drums)
Due to the size capacity of the Pavilion Restaurant we are selling tickets for this gig, they are now on sale at the Cliffs box office at £ 12.00 each, phone 01702 351135 or visit the office at the Cliffs. Be quick you don't want to miss out of an excellent night! For The Peter White gig on Tuesday 30th October at The Cliffs Pavilion. Book your place now to see this International award winning guitarist and his superb band. Tickets are £12 and are available from the Cliffs Pavilion Box Office Tel 01702 351135 or visit the website www.southendtheatres.org.uk. For lovers of smooth jazz his show is a must see!
Thursday 22nd November 2012 - Ola Onabule
I've very pleased to bring back to the town and it's been about 3 years since he last played for us, Ola Onabule, the British-Nigerian soul, jazz vocalist, musician and producer. One of the most exciting singers on the Jazz/Soul circuit, Ola combines the sophistication of modern Soul music with the power of his African roots. A charismatic vocalist, Ola has put together a set of really brilliant original material alongside classic Soul and R&B songs, captivating his audiences in a show that is full of passion, joy and humour. For the evening Ola will be bringing with him his full 6 piece band which includes a 2 piece brass section!
MUSIC AT MARIGOLDS, Harlow Cricket Club. A great regular jazz night in Harlow on the last Friday of every month. More at: www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk. For those of you who live locally you can, if you wish, visit the Clubhouse when it is open and have a drink in one of the most peaceful and picturesque parts of Old Harlow. Currently the Clubhouse is usually open on Saturdays and Sundays from about 12 to about 5 or 6pm depending on demand. The Clubhouse is also available for hire at very competitive rates. They also host some great blues nights, which are included in the listings below: Jazz £8 on the door or £7 in advance - Blues £7 on the door or £6 in advance
26th October - Rebop www.myspace.com/rebopjazz
Kevin Flanagan and Colin Watling (saxophones), Paul Higgs (trumpet), Chris Ingham (piano), Andy Brown (bass) and Roger Odell (drums)
Returning to Marigolds after a couple of fantastic gigs in recent years, the superb Rebop play innovative and exhilarating modern jazz pioneered by jazz greats such as Bird, Dizzy, Miles, Fats, Tadd, Bud, Monk, Bill, Red, Philly Joe, Paul C, Jimmy C, Wynton, Cannonball, Trane and many others. Rebop looks to play classic jazz of the '40s and '50s and they do it very, very well. Don't miss them.9th November - Big Mammas Door www.bigmammasdoor.com
Fiona's McElroy vocals, Dean Cooper guitar, James Lunn keyboard, Rob Pokorny drums and John Culleton on bass. Bill Smith of Blues in Britain said of BMD, "This is an engaging and highly energetic band … the audience was wowed by the sheer personality of Fiona as a performer and the musical excellence of the rest of the band."
Between them, the members of BMD have played at most of the top Blues festivals in Europe, including Rhythm 'n' Blues Festival Antwerpen, The Great British RnB, Colne, Rock & Blues Weekend, Skegness, Burnley Blues Festival, and Bestival. They have toured UK and European Clubs, with some of the best Blues and Rhythm & Blues bands on the scene at the moment and currently have a residency at Charlie Wright's in North London. BMD are never mediocre and are guaranteed to leave the audiences happy, wanting more and looking forward to the next time! Don't miss them.
30th November - The Marigolds Jazz Collective EnsembleAlan Barnes (saxophone), Bruce Adams (trumpet), Murray Salmon (bass), Tim Huskisson (keyboards) and Martin Guy (drums).
CHELMSFORD THEATRES offer a broad spectrum of entertainment to the people of Essex and beyond. The Civic and the Cramphorn Theatres are situated in the heart of Chelmsford's West End. Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1JG. Box Office: 01245 606505
Friday 23 November 7.45pm
The Big Chris Barber Band - CivicChris Barber and his 10-piece band will play a wide selection of his favourite music: from his roots in the New Orleans style, as seen on Bourbon Street Parade, to the early music of Duke Ellington with Black and Tan Fantasy and Jubilee Stomp. A rendition of Sidney Bechet's Petite Fleur, plus the blues infused songs Cornbread, Peas And Black Molasses by Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee are perfectly washed down with a touch of soulful blues from Miles Davis' classics All Blues and When The Saints.
Tickets: £20.50, Concessions: £18.50, Group Booking: 1 in 10 Free
Full time students (FE/HE) & registered unemployed: £7.00. Leisure Plus Scheme tickets available
Saturday 15 December 8.00pm
Xmas Jazz Night - CramphornLarry Berkovitz and Zak Barrett present a special night of Xmas Jazz. Larry and Zak have collaborated for many years in the much-acclaimed Jazz band Email Special, bringing fresh and unique arrangements to enthusiastic audiences. In a programme designed to get you in the festive mood including many seasonal Jazz favourites, Larry and Zak will be joined by members of Email Special, together with two very special and unique guests - multi-instrumentist Adam Mader, renowned for stunning audiences throughout the world with his effervescent stage presence and mastery of instruments and amazing beatboxer Andy Frost on drums and voice percussion.
Tickets: £11.00, Concessions: £9.00, Group Booking: 1 in 10 Free
Full time students (FE/HE) & registered unemployed: £7.00. Leisure Plus Scheme tickets available
JAZZ@ST ANT'S A great weekly jazz night - now in its 8th year! St Anthony's Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7. Every Wednesday 8.30 p.m. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all proceeds go to the band. For the latest listings visit www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants or Jazz in London listing. Please download their current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or go to their website: www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants
24 Oct - Cliff Hall (piano)
31 Oct - Kelly Warden (vocals) + Frank Brereton (piano)all with John Withers (drums) & John Pamenter (double bass)
JAZZ AT THE BOATHOUSE. Jazz Sessions Hosted by Broxbourne Rowing Club at the newly rebuilt Clubhouse, Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, EN10 6QU. www.broxbournerowing.org
Doors Open 8.00pm Music from 8.30pm. Admission £10.00 Under 21 £5.00 - subject to proof of age. For further information please contact Neil Fryer 1a Salisbury Road Hoddesdon EN11 0HY 01992 442263 www.broxbournerowing.org.
Thursday 1st Nov - Consummate Collaboration by Kings of the Keyboard
ROSS STANLEY (keyboard/Hammond Organ) and TIM LAPTHORN (keyboard)Thursday 6th Dec - Julian "Cannonball" Adderley Tribute Band
SACK O' WOE Featuring Marcus Dodd (alto saxophone) Mark Crown (trumpet) Mike Gorman (keyboard) Fergus Ireland (bass) Matt Home (drums)
JAZZ AT THE PARK.(once Jazz at the Wash) Music is played every Thursday evening from 9 -11pm. Free Entry. The trio are having a break and they are now featuring a group led by a great Saxophonist, LESZEK KULASEWICZ playing swing and mainstream. Your genial hosts are Barbara and Frank White at the Ilford RAFA Club, 295 Cranbook Road, Ilford IG1 4UA - opposite the Wash, Valentines Park. Drinks at club prices. Leave the car behind - there is a bus stop right outside! The club is well serviced by buses and is about a 10 minute walk from Ilford or Gants Hill Stations. For admission climb the steps, ring the bell and ask for the bar. Sitters in will be welcome for a couple of numbers.
PLEASE SUPPORT JAZZ VENUES AND IF YOU ARE AT THE RAFA CLUB AND HAVE A COUPLE OF COINS TO SPARE YOU CAN ALWAYS PUT THEM IN THE CHARITY TIN THUS HELPING TO KEEP SOME OF THE HOMES OPEN FOR THE ORIGINAL WAR HEROS. LISTEN TO GREAT JAZZ PLUS SUPPORT A CHARITY.
LIVE JAZZ AT THE TAVERN on the Last Sunday of each Month (previously Jazz at the Kingscliff ). 55-57 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea, Essex CO15 5UH. Tel: 01255 814080. Admission £9 . Doors open 7.30pm . Jazz 8pm till 10.30pm
Sunday 28th Oct
Alex Garnet-Alto-Tenor Sax, Ted Beament-Keyboard, Alan Morgan-Bass, Paul Budd-Drums
Sunday 25th Nov
Dominic Ashworth-Guitar, Ted Beament-Keyboard, Alan Morgan-Bass, Paul Budd-Drums
Sunday 16th Dec
End of year Christmas Special. Rex O'Dell's Nicest People - Mainstream, Dixieland, Trad Jazz Band
Rex O'Dell - Trombone, Mike Cotton - Trumpet, Pete Oxborough - Clarinet, Alan Clarke - Drums, Pete Gregory - Guitar, Alan Morgan - Bass
JAZZ AT THE BARDESWELL - Last Tuesday of every month at the Bardswell Social Club, Bardswell Close, Brentwood CM14 4TJ: doors open 7 pm.: music from 8 - 10.30 pm. Resident trio - drums, piano, bass plus guests. Great crowd and drinks at club prices. For further information contact : Dave Grant 01708 763723.
Tues - 30 Oct: featuring special guests Bert Leyton (keyboards) and Dominic Ashworth (guitar)
Tues - 27th Nov - Our end of year buffet with Gary Wood, trumpet. Derek Clenshaw, trombone and Tim Huskisson, clarinet.
QUEEN'S THEATRE, Hornchurch presents their Jazz/Swing/Blues listings September - December 2012. Box Office 01708 443333 | www.queens-theatre.co.uk
Every Sun | 12.45pm - 2.45pm | Doors open at 12 noon | In the Foyer - Regular sessions £4 | Under 16s free | Celebrity Sessions £7.50
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME JAZZ With Pete Corrigan and the Band of Hope
Enjoy the very best Dixieland jazz, with celebrity guest sessions on the first Sunday of every month4 Nov | Dave Shepherd | Clarinet
2 Dec | Alan "Lord Arsenal" Bradley | Trumpet and PianoSun 21 Oct | 7.30pm | In the Foyer - £10.50
The Mississippi Swamp Dogs - If you love Fats Domino, B B King and Louis Armstrong you'll go crazy for "The Dogs"! A night in New Orleans with a high-energy mix of funk, cajun, soul, rock 'n' roll and much more besides!Tue 23 Oct | 8pm | In the Foyer - £10
SoundScenes
Caratinga - Sounds of Brazil. Uplifting songs and dazzling rhythms in a fun, feel-good evening of traditional Brazilian samba and choro. This top trio have delighted audiences across the globe, from Amazonas to the Royal Albert Hall.28 Oct | 7.30pm - £18
Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen - The legendary jazz trumpeter and his band make a welcome return. Hits such as Midnight in Moscow and Samantha propelled Kenny and His Jazzmen to the top of the charts over 50 years ago, and they've been flying the flag for their brand of entertaining traditional jazz around the world ever since.Magical Matinee Special Offer!£12.50 | £10 if you book 3 Magical Matinees
Thu 8 Nov | 2.30pm
In the Mood - A fun, feel-good afternoon from Five Star Swing with the hits of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra and more.Tue 27 Nov | 8pm | In the Foyer - £10
SoundScenes
Diabel Cissokho Band - Following last season's rousing West African Blues Project, Sounds Scenes are delighted to welcome back Diabel Cissokho to share the beauty of African music, this time with his own marvellous five-piece band. Diabel's stunning songs are full of rich melodies and breathtaking rhythms. Based on the musical traditions of Mali and Senegal, with a bluesy twist, the band's dynamic sound is nothing short of inspirational.Sun 23 Dec | 3.30pm | 7.30pm - £19 | £17 concession
Glenn Miller Orchestra - Get In the Mood for Christmas with a trip down memory lane packed with popular swinging tunes from the big band years and plenty of well-known Christmas tunes.
HERTS JAZZ - now at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6BX. Established in 1969, Herts Jazz has become renowned as THE venue for jazz fans young and old. Booking is now through Campus West on 01707 357 117. Gigs featuring the very best jazz talent in the country happen every Sunday at 7.45pm at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, Welwyn Garden City. The gigs have a very relaxed atmosphere where music is top of the agenda for aficionados and newcomers alike. Campus West has plenty of free parking, disabled access and a bar serving beers, wines, soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks. The club is particularly keen to bring jazz to a wider audience and is making tickets available for just £5 to students and under-21s.For more information about HertsJazz see www.hertsjazz.co.uk Contacts: Clark Tracey - 01442 218338 Stephen Hyde - 07818 452692. Show times etc are the same - www.hertsjazz.co.uk. 8pm til 10.30pm (doors 7.30pm). Tickets £12 (£10 conc), except gigs here marked * which are £15 (£12 conc). Discounted tickets from £10 via the website. You can download their latest brochure at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/downloads/hertsjazz.pdf
David Newton Trio at Herts Jazz Club on 7.45-10.30 pm Sunday 14 October 2012 at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
The trio that recorded "Victim of Circumstance" on Linn Records, still David's best seller, are back in action at Herts Jazz. David Newton is one of the heavyweights of British Jazz and a master of the jazz piano. There is a sophistication about Dave's playing that runs deep, whether ballads, swingers or flag wavers, he has it all. He is a fantastic mainstream pianist who plays with wit and grace, as well as swinging like the clappers.
A hugely popular performer at Herts Jazz, David is dripping with awards for Best Pianist, so we're hoping for another huge turnout to hear one of Europe's best musicians up close for a night of superlative piano. David Newton (piano), Alec Dankworth (bass), Clark Tracey (drums). Tickets: JUST £5 for students and under-21s; £11 advance; £13 at the door; £8 members. Book online at http://www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk/whatsonstage.html
Herts Jazz Club launch their College Collection Gigs at 7.45-10.30 pm Sunday 21 October 2012 at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
It has long been the policy of Herts Jazz to support and raise the profiles of the next generation of jazz musicians. So, with the support of the PRS Foundation for Music, Clark Tracey, artistic director at Herts Jazz has selected the very best of the next generation still attending music colleges to perform their own compositions at the club. Over the next year, we will be presenting "College Collection" a series of concerts, featuring two groups per evening, representing musicians from the Royal Academy of Music, Trinity College of Music, the Guildhall School of Music, Leeds College of Music, Birmingham Conservatoire and the Royal Northern College of Music.
The first set is from Birmingham Conservatoire, coached by Clark earlier this year. The BCU Sextet. Jack Dring (trumpet), Robbie Fearon (tenor sax), Alan Gilbert (guitar), Andy Woodhead (piano), Stuart Barker (bass), Nathan England-Jones (drums)
The second set features a Birmingham Conservatoire alumnus recently heard at Herts Jazz with the late Abram Wilson and knocked us out with his incredibly stylish approach.
Reuben James Trio. Reuben James (piano), Alex Davis (bass), Moses Boyd (drums)Tickets: JUST £5 for students and under-21s; £11 advance; £13 at the door; £8 members. Book online at http://www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk/whatsonstage.html
HEADHUNTERS LIVE
HeadHunters Live Music is based at The Hunter Club, Bury St. Edmunds. It is a monthly music night which brings the cream of local musicians together with national and international stars. Previously known as Jazz @ The Hunter Club, monthly events mainly focus on Jazz styles, however you can see a variety of music over the course of the year. Our Bose PA, licensed bar, bar menu and relaxed, comfortable environment provide the additional ingredients for a fantastic night out. Enjoy our licensed bar and delicious range of bar food at all Hunter Club based events
To Book Tickets - The Hunter Club St Andrews Street South Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, IP33 3PJ tel: 01284 748280 email: enq...@hunterclub.org.uk w: www.hunterclub.org.ukTrio: Chris Ingham (vocals/piano) Rev Andrew Brown (bass) Russell Morgan (drums) who has recently been described by legendary saxophonist Art Themen as "like being driven around in a Rolls Royce" and comprises three-quarters of the Flanagan Ingham Quartet. ("Seriously good, no-concessions jazz with cool, often witty vocals... one of Britain's most original bands" The Observer).
"It doesn't get any better than this, seriously..." ENRICO TOMASSO
JAZZ AT THE HUNTER CLUB - St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PH present JIM TOMLINSON at 8pm on Friday 19 October 2012 £10 / £6 U21. Arranger, producer and husband of singing superstar Stacey Kent and among the most lyrical and melodic saxophone players on the European scene. With Chris Ingham piano Mick Hutton bass Russell Morgan drums. "Like being driven by a Rolls-Royce…" ART THEMEN "Timeless, artful and utterly gorgeous…" TIME OUT "Warm and engaging…relaxed and relaxing" ALL ABOUT JAZZ. booking/reservations: 01284 748280 www.headhunterslive.org
"SPIKE'S PLACE" JAZZ CLUB @ BRENTWOOD - 8.30pm. At Bardswell Social Club, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Tues 23rd Oct - Tenor Madness : Alan Barnes, Derek Nash, Vasilis Xenopoulos, John Pearce, Paul Morgan and Bobby Worth - £12-£15 (members, non-members)
"SPIKE'S PLACE" JAZZ CLUB @ HADLEIGH- 8.30pm. Hadleigh Conservative Club, 24 High Street, Hadleigh,Essex SS7 2PB. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Mon 29th Oct - Jo Fooks Quartet - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
"SAFFRON JAZZ" - Third Thursday of every month - 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Thurs 18th Oct - Paul Eshelby Quartet - £11
Please call 01245 420475 for details or see website www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub
Ron Spack's Jazztet at The Oakwood - Every Monday evening 8pm -11pm - , 564 Rayleigh Road, East Wood, Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5HX. Mainstream Jazz, front line changes each week, sitters-in welcome. Meals served prior to and throughout the evening.
October
22nd - Graham Hunter, Trumpet; Mike Sagrott, Guitar; Glyn Morgan, Drums
29th - Tony Pethen, Alto; Dave Kay, Guitar; Glyn Morgan, Drums
East Side Jazz Club, The Lord Rookwood Pub, 314 Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone E11 3NW. Tuesdays from 8.30 to 11.00 pm
Telephone: 020 8989 8129. web: http://eastsidejazzclub.blogspot.com twitter: http://twitter.com/EastSJC. e-mail: eastside...@gmail.com
Tues October 23 from 8.30pm
Dennis Rollins (trombone), Jonathan Gee (piano), Simon Thorpe (bass), Clive Fenner (drums). Admission £6
Tues October 30 from 8.30pm
Bob Martin (alto sax), Steve Fishwick (trumpet & flugel), Leon Greening (piano), Tim Thornton (bass), Clive Fenner (drums). Admission £6
Tues November 6 from 8.30pm
Stan Sulzmann (saxes), Mike Gorman (piano), Sam Lasserson (bass), Clive Fenner (drums). Admission £5
Tues November 13 from 8.30pm
Byron Wallen (trumpet), Trevor Watkis (piano), Larry Bartley (bass), Clive Fenner (drums). Admission £5
Tues November 20 from 8.30pm
Tony Coe (reeds), John Horler (piano), Andrew Cleyndert (bass), Clive Fenner (drums). Admission £5
Tues November 27 from 8.30pm
Benn Clatworthy (tenor & flute), John Donaldson (piano), Simon Thorpe (bass), Clive Fenner (drums). Admission £5
The Cherry Tree, Knowl Green, Belchamp St Paul, Suffolk, CO10 7BY. 01787 237653 8.00-10.30pm £8
Sun 28th Oct - Tina May
Sun 11th Nov - Alan Barnes
Sun 25th Nov - Julian Siegel
All with the Roger Odell Trio & Larraine Odell (voc). More info at www.jazz-nights.com.
JAZZ AT THE WOOLPACK, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 0DN Tel: 01245 - 259295 8pm – 10.30pm. Free Admission / Raffle. Please note that ersonnel may be subject to change
Sun 4th November 2012
Featuring: ZAK BARRETT - Saxophone. Dan Banks - Keyboards. Andy Staples - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums
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Sun 2nd December 2012
Featuring: ALEX HEARN - Guitar. Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike Mc Gibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.
Sun 6th January 2013
Featuring: CLARE HARPER - Vocalist. Sam Edwards - Keyboards. Andy Staples - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.
Sun 3rd February 2013
Featuring: ALBERT GARZA - Saxophone. Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike Mc Gibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.
Sun 3rd March 2013
Featuring: PAUL HIGGS - Trumpet. Sam Edwards - Keyboards. Andy Staples - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.
Sun 7th April 2013
Featuring: THE GRAEME CULHAM JAZZ SEXTET. Zak Barrett - Albert Gazza - Chris Lamberti - Dan Banks - Mike Mc Gibney - Graeme Culham.
SPICE OF LIFE, 6 Moor Street, London W1. Pre-bookings: in...@spicejazz.co.uk ; tel/text: 07870 915682 ; www.wegottickets.com www.spicejazz.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/spicejazz
Sat 20 Oct - CHAOS FESTIVAL: CHAOS ORCHESTRA featuring MARK LOCKHEART - Line-up: ROB GREENWOOD, TOM DENNIS, MIKE SOPER, JONNY MURRAY trumpets; RAPHAEL CLARKSON, EMMA BASSETT, ALEX PAXTON, GEORGE WRENCH trombones; SIMON MARSH, WILL SCOTT, MIKE UNDERWOOD, GREG SINCLAIR, LEO RICHARDSON saxes; JENNAH SMART flute, FELIX COX clarinets, ALEX ROTH guitar, ELLIOT GALVIN piano, CONOR CHAPLIN bass, CORRIE DICK drums, LAURA JURD conductor - Special guests: MARK LOCKHEART saxes & LAUREN KINSELLA vocals. Following a trail-blazing debut performance in the spring, the Chaos Orchestra are back with some brand new music including a festival commission from acclaimed British saxophonist/composer, Mark Lockheart. Also featuring compositions from Simon Marsh, Alex Roth, Laura Jurd and Elliot Galvin, this 20-piece high impact big band will be presenting a variety of tantalising sound worlds as they draw on folk, classical and jazz traditions. The last night of the festival, this is sure to be a spectacular performance not to be missed! Doors open 6pm, music: 8-11pm - £8/£5 MU, students
Weds 24 Oct - JACKSON SLOAN BAND + DJ -''Oo-Bop-Sh-Bam' and ex-'Rent Party' vocalist brings his jumpin' 5-piece.' Doors open 6pm, music: 8-11pm - £10/£8 MU, students
Thurs 25 Oct - NICK SMART'S JAZZ MANTANZAS - 'Trumpet-led group fusing jazz harmony with Afro-Cuban rhythms' NICK SMART trumpet, CHRIS MONTAGUE guitar, KISHON KHAN piano, DENNY JIMMY MARTINEZ bass, DAVE HAMBLETT drums & ORESTE NODA congas - Doors open 6pm, music: 8-11pm - £10/£8 MU, students
Sun 28 Oct - LONDON CITY BIG BAND - Incredibly tight youthful ensemble playing faithful renditions taken from the books of Sinatra, Ella, Basie, Rich & James & led by top young trumpeter BARNEY LOWE - 1-4pm - £10/£8 MU, students, advance
Sun 28 Oct - TONY DUDU & THE GUMBE JAZZ - Virtuosic guitarist from Guinea-Bissau fuses West African rhythms with latin grooves and jazz. TONY DUDU guitar, DOM N TOUMOS trumpet, OLI ARLOTTO tenor sax, SARA DE SANTIS keys, ROB STATHAM bass & NEIL HUXTABLE drums - 6-10.30pm - £10/£8 MU, students, advance
Weds 31 Oct - THE AWV BIG BAND (Imperial College Big Band alumni) featuring past members of this illustrious and well established college ensemble playing big band classics. Doors open 6pm, music: 8-11pm - £8/£5 MU, students, advanceThurs 1 Nov - 'CZECH JAZZ NIGHT' The UK - Czech Jazz Gala with the great jazz pianist NAJPONK and his trio featuring ANDY ROBB bass & MATT FISHWICK drums. The opening night of the New Czech Jazz series will feature the Najponk Trio as they launch their new CD The Real Deal, bringing delicate and subtle touches to well known jazz standards. Guest musicians include Matt Fishwick, one of the first call drummers in the UK.
Leading Czech jazz pianist, Jan Knop, aka Najponk, has performed all over the world with the likes of Janusz Muniak, Dave Liebman, Piotr Baron, Osian Roberts and George Mraz. Both as a soloist and as part of a trio, Najponk has featured at jazz festivals from Novosibirsk to Cheltenham, and has also played at the prestigious A Trane Jazz Club in Berlin.
Rooted in classical jazz - swinging rhythm and blues, Najponk reinterprets jazz standards with virtuosity and enthusiasm and builds on the best of jazz traditions with his own compositions. His rich discography features solo projects, recordings with his own trio and international collaborations. Najponk Trio's recording Ballads, Blues & More (1999) won the Czech Academy Award for the best jazz CD, while It's About Time (2010) with Ondrej Pivec and Greg Hutchinson, was awarded Jazz album of the year. On his latest CD The Real Deal (2012) he collaborated with Matt Fishwick (drums) and Jaromir Honzak (bass), bringing delicate and subtle touches to well known jazz standards.
Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student/advance http://www.najponk.com/?what=dowFri 9 Nov - LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL - DUNCAN EAGLES/MARK PERRY QUINTET + BREACH Much vaunted saxophonist Eagles steps out of his main project 'Partikel' to present his new quintet with trumpeter Perry - both players having emerged in recent years from the Tomorrow's Warriors' programme. This striking double-bill is completed by the London debut of Scottish electro-jazzers 'Breach'.- Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student/advance
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/187027Sat 10 Nov - LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL - YANIGASAWA JAM LJF SPECIAL ftg. J-SONICS - Festival debut for jazz-funk/fusion outfit.
Blending nu-jazz, funk, soul and broken beats J-Sonics create a dynamic groove-fuelled sound mixing up cool classics and melody-laden originals. The band features emerging tenor talent MATT TELFER, French guitarist CLEMENT REGERT and versatile bass guitarist MIKE FLYNN alongside driving percussion and drums. The set will be followed by an open mic jazz jam, and special guests - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm
£10/£8 MU, student/advanceSun 11 Nov - LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL - GABRIEL GARRICK BIG BAND Trumpeter Garrick, son of the great composer/pianist Michael, presents a varied programme including compositions from his father who sadly passed away exactly a year ago on this day - particularly his latter big band prolific period (late 80s onwards), the remainder being Ellington plus originals by Gabriel. - 1-4pm - £10/£8
Sun 11 Novr - LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL - MATT ROBERTS BIG BAND Dankworth Composition Prize winner, trumpeter and talented young jazz composer Matt Roberts presents a seductive mix of original charts previewing his new big band album. The performance will also feature tenor saxophonist JULIAN SIEGEL who will feature on a newly arranged suite of Wayne Shorter compositions. 7-10.30pm - £10/£8 MU, students, advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/187030Weds 14 Nov - LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL - 'VOCAL JAZZ SUMMIT'
ftg. TINA MAY, BRIGITTE BERAHA & EMILY DANKWORTH + BARRY GREEN TRIO Annual vocal jazz 'bash' featuring three top singers. Each vocalist performs a set, culminating in a jam to complete a seriously high-spirited evening! "Three singers whom I consider to be the best on the scene in terms of the vocal art, individuality, and the ability to move and entertain the audience." Paul Pace. Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student/advance
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/187031Thurs 15 Novr - LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 'CHAOS COLLECTIVE NIGHT' - CHAOS SEXTET - LAUREN KINSELLA voice, LAURA JURD trumpet, WILL SCOTT sax, ELLIOT GALVIN piano, TOM McCREDIE bass & CORRIE DICK drums - Young improvising ensemble containing key members of the 'Chaos Collective' - trumpeter Laura Jurd, pianist Elliot Galvin and drummer Corrie Dick who have overseen an invigorating monthly programme of cutting, collaborative music with a fearless crossing of genres - and featuring the voice of Lauren Kinsella.
Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student/advanceFri 16 Nov - LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL - 'CZECH JAZZ NIGHT' - TOMÁŠ LIŠKA - INVISIBLE WORLD - TOMÁŠ LIŠKA acoustic bass, DAVID DOR?ŽKA acoustic guitar & DANIELE DIBONAVENTURA bandoneon - Tomáš chose for his trio two world-famous colleagues: Italian Daniele DiBonaventura plays the bandoneon, acoustic guitar is mastered by Czech virtuoso David Dor?žka. The pieces were composed with the thoughts on a very specific sound of a trio with an acoustic guitar and a bandoneon. The compositions are balancing on the edge of improvisation, jazz and classic. This creates a very original sound, unprecedented on Czech music scene and genuinely unusual for the international scenes. Doors open 6pm, music: 8-11pm - £10/£8 MU, students, advance
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/187033Sat 17 Nov - LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL - SEEDS OF CREATION featuring SEDDIK ZEBIRI vocals/mandol, OLI ARLOTTO tenor sax, GRAHAM FLOWERS, trumpet, FRED SCHMID baritone sax, THIBEAU REMY guitar, MICHELE MONTOLLI bass , TAMA DUN DUN percussion & MARCO QUAURANTOTTO drums 'Seeds of Creation will hit you with the Arabic, Afro-Blues Jazz Fusion sounds and get you dancing! Founded by legend SEDDIK ZEBIRI, this 6-piece band pull on the lead man's Algerian roots, well-travelled background and life experience - irresistibly danceable with an urban edge deeply steeped in North African traditional vibes'
Doors open 6pm, music: 8-11pm - £10/£8 MU, students, advance
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/187034Sun 18 Nov - LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL - GARETH LOCKRANE BIG BAND
- Making their debut at the Spice in the 2008 London Jazz Festival, this exciting 18-piece ensemble containing London's top jazz players is a natural extension of top UK flautist Lockrane's other projects, Grooveyard and his septet, whilst at the same time being a fiery and unruly animal in it's own right. 1-4pm - £10/£8
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/187035Sun 18 Nov - LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL - CHAOS ORCHESTRA - This hard-hitting cross-genre big band reminiscent of freewheeling predecessor 'Loose Tubes' prepares to takes the capital by storm as it embarks on its LJF debut performance. Playing the music of MARK LOCKHEART, ISSIE BARRATT, ELLIOT GALVIN, LAURA JURD AND SIMON MARSH amongst others, this is most definitely an evening not to be missed.
7-10.30pm - £10/£8 http://www.wegottickets.com/event/187036Weds 21 Nov - SE COLLECTIVE NIGHT - ACROBAT + PSEUDONYM ACROBAT is a London-based Jazz organ trio, founded in 2008 by its three members WILL BARLETT organ, KRISTIAN BORRING guitar & PAT DAVEY drums. The warmth and presence of the classic organ/guitar groups are heard alongside new textures and stylish improvising. Compelling grooves and melodic clarity invite the listener inside one of the most exciting sounds in Jazz today.
With his quartet PSEUDONYM, drummer PETER IBBETSON, brings together some of the finest musicians and improvisers currently working in Europe. The compositions penned by Ibbetson are influenced by the angular obscurity of bands such as BloodCount, Science Friction and AlasNoAxis, and the textures in bands such as Tortoise, Radiohead and Mogwai. Saxophonist TOM CHALLENGER is part of the forward thinking LOOP COLLECTIVE and leads the band MA. He also plays in the band OUTHOUSE which features guitarist Hilmar Jennson. Fellow saxophonist ALAM NATHOO is a long term collaborator with Ibbetson and plays in the co led SECOLLECTIVE band - MAP. First call bassist TOM FARMER is one of the most in demand bass players of his generation. He plays in the critically acclaimed 'EMPIRICAL' as well as bands with Challenger (DICE FACTORY) and many more.'drummer for the future' - Jazzwise 'an intriguing composer' - Jazz Journal'brilliant, dynamic drumming ' Ian Mann (jazzmann.com) Doors open 6pm, music: 8-11pm - £10/£8 MU, students, advancehttp://soundcloud.com/peteribbetson/sets/pseudonym-live-at-the-amersham/www.peteribbetson.comThurs 22 Nov - 'CZECH JAZZ NIGHT' LIBOR SMOLDAS QUARTET - The closing concert of the Czech Jazz series belongs to the LIBOR ŠMOLDAS QUARTET, an outstanding Czech quartet that shares a deep musical connection offering a masterful display of compositional creativity, group interplay, and musical integrity. ŠMOLDAS´ smooth and sweet, bebop-style jazz guitar is complemented by pianist PETER BENEŠ while contra-bassist JOSEF FE?O, one of the hottest bassists in the country, brings a more energetic Roma touch to the group's modern jazz. With the UK guest drummer MATT FISHWICK. Libor Šmoldas, Czech Music Academy winner, is an outstanding jazz guitarists and composer. He studied in New York with Paul Bollenback, Lage Lund, Mike Moreno, Ben Monder, Steve Cardenas and Peter Bernstein. With Ondrej Pivec he formed the Organic Quartet and released his own trio's well received debut album On the playground. He recorded the CD In New York On Time with guest musicians George Mráz, Jeff Ballard and Sam Yahel to be followed by 18 Days 2000 Miles reflecting his US tour with the Libor Šmoldas Quartet.www.liborsmoldas.com http://www.myspace.com/libormoldas/music
Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student/advanceSun 25 Nov - LONDON CITY BIG BAND - Incredibly tight youthful ensemble playing faithful renditions taken from the books of Sinatra, Ella, Basie, Rich & James & led by top young trumpeter BARNEY LOWE - 1-4pm - £10/£8 MU, students, advance
Weds 28 Nov - TOBY STEWART'S 'MONSTERS ON A LEASH' - 'The music of Tower of Power' Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student/advance
Thurs 29 Nov - CHRIS HODGKINS QUARTET + TRISH CLOWES QUARTET - Doors open 6pm, music: 8-11pm - £10/£8 MU, students, advance
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THE DENMARK STREET BIG BAND, London's premiere swinging big band, will be presenting an excess of big band goodness over the next few weeks. You can see some footage of them in action at www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf5kKKbI3EY
Sat 27th October 2012 - "50 Years of Guns and Girls" - the Denmark Street Big Band present their tribute to the classic James Bond movies, featuring Beverley Stone as "Miss Moneypenny" and Aiden Kent as "Q" - Jazz Café Posk, 238-246 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 0RF
Doors 7pm, show starts at 8.30pm. Tickets £10. www.jazzcafeposk.co.uk / 07877 640361
Sat 17th November 2012 - Peter Savizon with the Denmark Street Big Band
Battersea Barge, Nine Elms Lane, SW8 5BP, behind the Fed Ex Building
020 7498 0004 / in...@batterseabarge.com
Mon 19th November 2012 - Mitch Winehouse with the Denmark Street Big Band
Grovesnor Hotel, Park Lane, London W1K 7TN
Sat 24th November 2012 - Jazz Café Posk, 238-246 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 0RF
Doors 7pm, show starts at 8.30pm. Tickets £10. www.jazzcafeposk.co.uk / 07877 640361
Sun 2 December 2012 - The Pheasantry, 152 Kings Road, Chelsea London SW3 4UT
Evening show. www.pizzaexpresslive.com
Sat 15th December 2012 - Christmas at the Posk!!
Jazz Café Posk, 238-246 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 0RF
Doors 7pm, show starts at 8.30pm. Tickets £10. www.jazzcafeposk.co.uk / 07877 640361
Fri 28th December 2012 - Christmas at the Spice!! - Spice of Life, 6 Moor Street, Cambridge Circus, London W1 5NA
Doors 7pm, show starts at 8pm spice...@mcmullens.co.uk / 020 7437 7613
Sun 20th January 2013 - Pizza Express,10 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 3RW
Lunchtime show. www.pizzaexpresslive.com
Sat 26th January 2013 - Jazz Café Posk, 238-246 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 0RF
Doors 7pm, show starts at 8.30pm. Tickets £10. www.jazzcafeposk.co.uk / 07877 640361
Wed 13th Feburary 2013 - The Pheasantry, 152 Kings Road, Chelsea London SW3 4UT
Sat 23rd February 2013 - Jazz Café Posk, 238-246 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 0RF
Doors 7pm, show starts at 8.30pm. Tickets £10. www.jazzcafeposk.co.uk / 07877 640361
KEVIN FITZSIMMONS stars again in thrilling new Big Band concert Sinatra Sequins & Swing - The Capitol Years Live! this Autumn. Based on the iconic music & glamour of Sinatra's years at Capitol Records, he's backed by Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra boss Pete Long & his all-star Big Band. With foxy retro-jazz starlet Miss Kitty La Roar guest starring again. Reviewed by LATEST 7 MAGAZINE as "...a glorious and honest rendition of the 'Capitol' years, a brilliant sound by singer & band alike!" Tickets via Box Office:-
Thur 25th October 2012 at 7.30pm - Chequer Mead Theatre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3BS
Tickets £18.50 (this show feat. 8 piece all-stars Swing Band) 01342 302000 / www.chequermead.org.uk
Fri 2nd November 2012 at 7.30pm - The Central Theatre, 140 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4AS
Tickets £22.00, £20.00 01634 338338 / http://tickets.medway.gov.uk
Fri 16th November 2012 at 7.30pm - Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow, CM20 1LS
Tickets £22.00, £20.50, £19.00 01279 431945 / www.playhouseharlow.com
Thur 22nd November 2012 at 7.30pm - The Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2UE
Tickets £22.00. 020 8561 8371 / www.becktheatre.org.uk
Visit: www.SinatraSequinsAndSwing.com
LARRY BERKOVITZ (piano/vocals) & ZAK BARRETT (saxes, clarinet) present......XMAS JAZZ SPECIAL
Friday 14th December 2012 at Great Baddow Parish Hall, 19 Maldon Road, Gt Baddow CM2 7DW (parking available in The Vineyards opposite) @ 8pm
Tickets £11 (concessions £9) To book - please call 01245 490022
Saturday 15th December 2012 at The Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1JG @ 8pm
Tickets £11 (concessions £9) To book - please call 01245 606505 www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres
With a new look XMAS JAZZ Special, don't miss this traditional merry seasonal bash - this year at two venues - the delightful and warm Great Baddow Parish Hall and Chelmsford's intimate Cramphorn Theatre. Larry and Zak have collaborated for many years arranging and performing in the much-acclaimed Jazz band em@il special bringing fresh arrangements of Jazz standards to enthusiastic audiences in Chelmsford and beyond! In a programme designed to get you in the festive mood including many seasonal Jazz favourites, Larry & Zak will be joined by members of em@il special - Rob Levy (Double Bass); Rowan Ward; Jamie Castell (Saxes) and… two very special and unique guests -Adam Mader - multi-instrumentalist renowned for stunning audiences throughout the world with his effervescent stage presence and eccentric mastery of a myriad of instruments
"Wow!"... "which instrument doesn't he play?" "Adam Mader stole the show!…"
Andy Frost - (drums and voice percussion) the amazing beatboxer of internationally renowned a-cappella group - The Magnets
"Andy Frost can take a microphone where it's never been before…" "Frost is the Magnets' secret weapon…"
AND...not forgetting...an abundance of tasty mince pies and nibbles (all complimentary)
AND... a fully licensed bar full of festive beer cheer AND... absolutely no silly paper hats.
CAROL BRAITHWAITE has announced her new dates carolbraithwaite.com <http://carolbraithwaite.com> email - carol_brai...@btinternet.com
30th October Tuesday - Chigwell Jazz Club, Met. Police Sports Club, High Road, Chigwell. An evening of Trad & Swinging Jazz.
Carol - vocals, Mike Barry - trumpet, Tim Huskisson - clarinet, Pete Gregory - guitar, Roger Curphey - bass, Paul Budd - drums.
8-10.30 pm. Entry charged. Inf : 0208 9258313.For the diary: (more detail nearer the time)
15/11/12 - Park View Function Suite (monthly club)
31/12/12 - Blue Boar - Maldon
WEBSITE; carolbraithwaite.com <http://carolbraithwaite.com>
email - carol_brai...@btinternet.com
FRANK GRIFFITH Giglist - Frank Griffith, Director of Performance, School of Arts, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH 01895 266572. 07976 313224 www.frankgriffith.co.uk
21 October - Frank Griffith Big Band, w/Tina May vocals. Phyllis Court Club.
8pm, Marlow Road, Henley, Oxon, RG9 2HT, 01491 570500. www.phylisscourt.co.uk28 October - Frank Griffith Sextet- 8PM, The White Hart, 1 Mile End Road, Whitechapel, E4 4TP, £5.
11 November - Frank Griffith Big Band at Ruislip Social Club, 12.30-3PM. Grosvenor Vale, HA4 6JQ. £10.
14 November - Frank Griffith Big Band at the Bulls Head in Barnes.
8.30PM. 373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, SW13 9PY. 0208 876 5241. www.thebullshead.com. £12.
15 November - FG w/The Hugh Ockendon Trio. 8.30PM, Jazz at the Albany
15 Steyenton Ave, Albany Park, DA5 3HN. 0208 300 2770. £8.
11 February 2013 - FG Quintet at the Portsmouth Jazz Society, 8PM, The Inn Lodge, Burrsfield Rd, Portsmouth, PO33 5H
w/Adrian Fry- trombone, Spike Wells- drums, Terry Seabrook- piano, Mark Hodgson- bass
24 May - Frank Griffith Trio, 1-2PM, Roberts Room, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. Free.
MARLENE VERPLANCK is no stranger to the music scene having worked most venues in the east and across the USA. A former studio singer in New York, she has sung hundreds of commercials and has sung back-up for everyone from Sinatra to Kiss. (Be sure to ask for a few Sinatra stories.) Marlene has performed at Carnegie Hall as part of the Kool Jazz Fest, and most all the clubs in New York City, Birdland, Iridium, The Rainbow Room, Michael's Pub, The Blue Note, etc. She has recorded 21 cd's with many noteworthy musicians, Hank Jones, Bucky Pizzarelli, Tommy Flanagan, Marian McPartland, Dr. Billy Taylor, and many more. You can find complete details and sound bites on www.marleneverplanck.com Marlene will be in the UK in 2013 so try and catch her!
February 22, Friday
The Carswell Golf and Country Club, Carswell Home Farm, Faringdon www.oxfordlivejazz.com. Marlene happily returns to Carswell with John Pearce, Paul Morgan and Bobby Worth. It will be lovely to catch up with the fans from Faringdon.
February 24, Sunday
This is a lunch time concert at The Wigan Jazz Club with The magnificent Chris Holmes Trio. Located at, Whelley Ex Servicemen's Club, Vauxhall Rd, Wigan.
Wednesday, February 27, Wednesday
St. Mary's Chambers in Rawtenstall. Beautiful venue and great listeners. Contact Denis at 0161 796 0275 or www.dunrhythm.co.uk
February 28, Thursday
This is a new venue and we're told it is set up night club style, with tables and dinner before the show. Sounds wonderful! Floral Pavillion Blue Lounge, Marine Promenade, New Brighton, Wirral CH45 2JS, Box office: 0151 666 0000 www.floralpavilion.com.
March 1, Friday
Marlene returns to The Cinnamon Club, The Firs, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QW. Authentic jazz club, beautifully appointed & well attended. Reservations a must Tel: 0161 926 8992
March 2, Saturday
Marlene returns to The Drill Hall in Lincoln. Fabulous venue with The John Pearce Trio. Tel: 01522 873 894
March 5, Tuesday
The Green Man, Wroxham Rd., Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk Tel: 01603 614 169 Landmark building along with great food. You cannot miss!
Thursday, March 7, Thursday
The New Boathouse @ Broxbourne The new building is a WOW!!! Tel: 01992 442 263
March 8, Friday
The Verdict. The best new jazz club in the UK. Located 159 Edwards St., Brighton Tel: 01273 674 847
March 13, Wednesday
The Stamford Club, Clee Road, Grimsby, North Lincolnshire. Marlene returns with The Chris Holmes Trio. Tel: 01472 873 730 Music begins 8:30 www.grimsbyjazz.com
March 14, Thursday
A brand new venue for Marlene that promises to be a winner. John Pearce, piano, Paul Morgan, bass and Bobby Worth, drums. Can't beat that! Malmesbury Town Hall, Cross Hayes, Malmesbury, Wilts, SN16 9BZ. Box Office no. 01666 822143.
March 15, Friday
Fleece Jazz, Stoke by Nayland Hotel. Looking forward to this great venue once again and catching up once again with my Fleece people. Tel: 01787 211 865
March 17, Sunday
Ronnie Scott's, 47 Frith St. London. Oh what a time we had last March. Remember some of you could not get in as it was sold out weeks before. So book early. The music, excitement and brunch begins at 12 p.m. Tel: 0207 439 0747. Review from March 6, 2011 @ Ronnie Scott's in London - "Sometimes just one phrase can open the window onto a singer's whole lifetime of musicality, stagecraft and accumulated wisdom" -- Sebastian Scotney
March 19, Tuesday
Treorchy Rugby Club, Lower Regent St., Wales. Marlene with Dave Cottle Trio. Note: new venue for Rrhonda Jazz Tel Madge: 01443 436 813
March 20, Wednesday
Swansea Jazzland, St. James Society, Marlene with the #1 Welsh Trio, Dave Cottle Trio. 38 James Crescent Uplands, Swansea, Wales Tel: 07802 912 789
March 21, Thursday
Bonington Theatre, Arnold Leisure Centre, High St., Nottingham. A very popular and beautiful theatre, with a great audience, which is almost always full. Wise to book early! Tel: 0155 956 0733
March 24, Sunday
Once again Marlene joins John Ruddick's, Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra for an afternoon of terrific big band music. This year Marlene pays tribute to the songwriter, Richard Adler, (Damn Yankees, Pajama Game) with Billy VerPlanck's arrangements. The venue is, Westley Hotel, Acocks Green, Birmingham. Start time 12:30 pm - good food available too! Always a great crowd so get there early.
March 25, Monday
The Kings Head, Bexley High St., Bexley, Kent We had a whopping good time there last March. Small intimate venue. Be sure to book early Tel: 0208 467 1350
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JAZZ AT THE PALACE - Southend's International Festival 19-21 October 2012.
Artistic Director: LIZ LINCOLN Patron: SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON
Tel:01702 339565 Mob:07775828896 lizli...@blueyonder.co.uk For details, tickets and prices call Liz Lincoln
Administrator Jill Luff; pirie.ia...@btopenworld.com. Hosts: Digby Fairweather & Alan Barnes
Friday Evening 8.30 - The London Jazz Sinfonia Arranged & Conducted by John Jansson With Special Guest Appearance by Jacqui Dankworth
Saturday 12.30 - "Jazz on the Pier Concert" with Tina May & Digby Fairweather
Saturday 2.30 - An Afternoon with Sir Michael Parkinson accompanied by Digby Fairweather and Laurie Holloway.
Saturday 6.30 - Jazz in the Bar
Saturday 8.30 - The Dankworth Dynasty, Alec & Emily Dankworth, 'Spanish Accents"
Sunday 2.30 - Bing Crosby Remembered by his Record Producer Ken Barnes and interviewed by Digby Fairweather
Sunday 6.30 - Jazz in the Bar
Sunday 8.30 - Basie's Back by way of the irrepressible Alan Barnes & Bruce Adams
Friday October 26th - The Ken Turner Big Band. will perform at the Romford RAFA Club, 18 Carlton Road, Romford RM2 5AA. 8pm.
Saturday 3rd November 2012 - Big Band Blitz 2012 Take a step back in time to wartimeLondon, and party 1940s-style in this year's BIG BAND BLITZ at Clarendon Hall, York House, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 3AA. You can dance the night away with the Jon Bennett Big Band and enjoy the showbiz guests, mingle with 1940s re-enactors, view the 1940s vehicles, and hear the Air- Raid Warning. You will see 1940s posters/newspapers and memorabilia, and you can buy food and drink at the licensed NAAFI. The Jon Bennett Big Band will play the music of Glenn Miller and other Big Band songs of the period, and will feature special 'showbiz' guests, including the new 1940s three girl sensation The Spinettes; West End musical theatre star Robert Rawles (Me and My Girl, Crazy for You); and (subject to availability) the wonderful vocals of Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe + much more.Doors 6:30pm. Starts 7:30pm. Tickets £22 (£19 Concessions) from www.ticketweb.co.uk, ph. 08444 771000. York House, Twickenham
PD3 (Pete Downes Trio) will be appearing at
The Barley Mow at 67 Watersplash Rd, Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 0EE (tel: 01932 225326) on Wednesday, November 14th 2012 at 8:30pm. Admission: free.
Jazz at the 'Woolpack' 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 0DN have announced their programme commencing Sunday 4th November. It features musicians such as Zak Barrett, Alex Hearn, Clare Harper, Albert Garza, Paul Higgs, The Graeme Culham Jazz Sextet. See full listings below
Hugh Rainey and Friends will be presenting another concert at Wickham Bishops Club of Jazz CM8 3JR on Sat. 27 Oct 2012 from 2000 until 2315 hours. With Hugh Rainey - trumpet,
Tim Huskisson - reeds, Dave Browning - piano. John Benson - bass, Andy Watts drums, Tony Pitt - banjo/guitar,Dave Hewitt - trombone. No Bar - Bring your own drinks and glasses. Bookings - Ring Derek on 01621 853626 or Gordon on 01621 - 891717. Admission £12.50
Friday 26 October 2012 from 8.00 p.m. Doors open at 7.30 pm. An Evening of Songs Fron The Great American Songbook with the Meena Lee Quartet at The Market House, Long Sutton, PE12 9DD
Tickets £5.00 available from The Market House - telephone 01406 366767. There are no refreshments available but you are welcome to bring along your own drinks and "nibbles".
The National Jazz Archive presents AN AUDIENCE WITH BUDDY GRECO in conversation with Digby Fairweather at 1:30-4:00pm on Saturday 17th November 2012 at the Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1RB. An afternoon of memories and live music with the legendary BUDDY GRECO and his musicians and also featuring the sensational voice of LEZLIE ANDERS GRECO. For tickets at £15 contact David Nathan at Loughton Library - telephone 020 8502 8988 during Archive opening hours Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday and Friday between 10am -1.0pm Or email david....@essex.gov.uk or visit The National Jazz Archive at Loughton Library,1st Floor.
Paul Wood and Guests, Friday 16 November at the RUSS Club, Mawney Road, Romford, 8 - 11pm, entrance £5, proceeds to Veterans of War
Cliff Hall keyboard, John Withers drums, Paul Wood and Helen Keating vocals - for tickets phone 07940 161 223 or email denise...@hotmail.co.uk
The good news is that the jazz at the Wagon at Wix is back to its normal bi-monthly format. so;
Wednesday 17 October 8:30 - 11pm - The Wagon @ Wix. The Blackwater Band with special guest on drums (the Lion Tamer himself) John Benham
Sid Bolan Big Band informal concerts - Richmond Hall, Benfleet, starts at 8:30pm - - tickets £2 on door.
- Tues 11 December 2012
The Liberty Hall Stompers are at The Dukes Head, Wood Street, Walthamstow, E17 3HX on Thursday October 25th at 8 to 11 p.m.
The Pete Allen Seven Piece Traditional Jazz Band is playing in concert at The Marconi Social Club, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, CM2 9FH on Sunday 18th November from 12.30 to 3pm in aid of Registered Charity Ehlers-Danlos Support UK. The line up is; Leader Pete Allen on reeds and vocals, Dave Browning on piano, John Petters on drums, Dave Moorwood on banjo, guitar and vocals, Dave Hanratty on bass, Garry Wood on trumpet and Miki Cooke on trombone. Free Parking, Raffle, Club Bar Prices, Basket Meals.Come and enjoy some happy foot tapping jazz and give your support to this deserving cause. Tickets £12.50 from 01245 224644.
Sunday 11 November The Award winning Back To Basie Orchestra are at The New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich at 7.45pm. Box office 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
Saturday 26 January 2013 The Swing Legends Show with vocalist Matthew Ford and his nine piece band. 7.45pm. Box office 01245 606505 www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres
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Monday
The Southend Jazz Club meet every Monday at the EKCO Social & Sports Club, Thornford Gardens, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 6PU (Tel: 01702 351641 - http://www.ekcoclub.co.uk/) from 8:00pm. Music starts at 8:30pm. For further information, contact: Shirley Newton Tel: 01702 432102 www.myspace.com/southendjazzclub. Find Southend Jazz Club on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southend-Jazz-Club/133240693427561 or email ja...@greenad.co.uk to join our mailing list for regular updates:-
Tuesday
Los Otros, a quintet (Tenor Sax, Keyboards, Bass and Drums), fronted by Ian Maclean (vocals/guitar), free in the bar every second Tuesday, with some standard jazz plus Brazilian and Latin songs. Ye Old Rose and Crown pub 56, Hoe Street, Walthamstow E17
The Bottleneck Blues Club who meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester. Normally tickets £10, doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. Good food, reasonably priced available at the venue. Further information, location map and future gig list at www.bottleneckblues.com.
A Norfolk gig - The Eddie Seales Big Band perform on the 1st Tuesday of the month is at The William Burt Centre, West Winch (near Kings Lynn). www.eddiesealesbigband.co.uk
Humphrey Lyttelton Band will be at the Bull's Head, Barnes, SW13 9PY, tickets £12. This is a regular monthly booking, 2nd Tuesday of every month. For more information www.humphreylyttelton.com/live
Every Tuesday Evening 7.30 -9.30pm. Music, Improvisation, Meditation & Mindfulness at Samatha House, near Stisted, Essex. Explore & learn relaxing meditation techniques, music improvising workshops & listening to meditative music (plus Johnty Wilks saxes, synths, flutes, Darnell keyboards & synths,) plus special guests (musicians, meditation teachers including "virtual performance sessions" from around the world via the internet & projected onto a large screen). £5.00 (or £7.50 including food at the earlier time 6.30pm and socialising). There will also be projections, candles and subdued lighting for a relaxing ambience. For more info and to book call Johnty on 0771 359 4543. B & B is also available.
Tuesdays - every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, Saxophonist Johnty Wilks presents Music and Meditation Workshops for musicians and non musicians. Learn to meditate, listen to music and hear musicians improvising. Samatha House, on a farm, Near High Rodding, Dunmow, Essex. Please book in advance. Also get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a musician (improvisers only, jazz influenced or meditation type music) or as a guest speaker on meditation and music - Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty...@googlemail.com
Wednesday
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month Saxophonist Johnty Wilks 8.30 - 11.30pm "Johntys Chill out Sessions" - Ibiza Chillout music, romantic jazz and lounge music with saxophonist Johnty Wilks plus regular special guests from the jazz and chillout world. At the beautiful Lounge and Terrace area of the Traffic Bar Cafe. 39 High Street,. Dunmow, CM6 1AE. Tel: 01371 876745. A perfect way to spend a mid week evening. Please get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a guest - relaxing music only. Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty...@googlemail.com
Thursday
At The Little Crown, 12 Short Wyre Street, Colchester CO1 1LN more Trad Jazz with The Dixie Jazz Trio 8:00 - 10:30 On every 2nd Thursday of the month. Note the time is 8:00 - 10:30pm. - The Dixie Trio + 1.
The Just Jazz & Blues Band will be back at their regular monthly spot on Thursday 4th October at "The Audley", Mount Street, London W1. Admission Free - starts from 7.30pm - Food & drink available.
The Cyril Bass Jazz Quartet plus Guests play very nice easy listening jazz every last Thursday of the month from 8:30pm - 11:00pm at The King William IV, 816 High Road, Leyton E10 6AE, opposite the entrance to Tesco. Free entry, with Brodie's brewery real ales and beers. Pub tel: 020 8556 2460 mob: 07976 122853 Email: jamesan...@brodiesbeers.com.
Botley Hill Farmhouse, Limpsfield Rd, Warlingham, CR6 9QH. (01959 577 154) a 15th century farmhouse set on the Titsey estate, and now a free house and restaurant - standing on the Prime Meridian and International Date Line - www.botleyhill-farmhouse.co.uk, have announced their line up for their Free every Thursday evenings, at 8:30pm - Jazz in the Bar
Googlies Jazz Supper Club at Botany Bay Cricket Club, East Lodge Lane, Enfield, EN2 8AS present Live Jazz every Thursday evening. Doors open 7.30pm with Live Performance from 8 o'clock. There is a Licensed Bar, food available & free ample car parking. The Colin Peters Quartet support a different guest star each week. New Members and Guests Welcome. Admission - unless otherwise stated is - Guests £9.00 per night, Members £7.00 per night Membership: £15.00 per year
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month Saxophonist Johnty Wilks presents live music, dj and "micro clubbing" - why have a late night? This event is early evening event. Come and dance to Jazz, jazz funk and fusion with dj Johnty, plus live sax with Johnty Wilks and guests. Also half price cocktails and snacks available. The Corner Lounge, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1XB http://www.thecornerlounge.co.uk/ Free 01245 505 880. Please get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a guest (guitarists, keys, bass, trumpet, flute etc) , jamming over jazz funk records and/or jazz funk backing tracks. Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty...@googlemail.com
Friday
Friday Jazz at The Hillside, 1 Church Street, Wheathampstead, Herts., AL4 8AP Starts at 8:30-10:45pm. The cost is £35 pp which includes a (very) delicious 3-course meal, a welcome cocktail, and the music charge.
Sunday
The Joiners Arms (Camberwell) 35, Denmark Hill, Camberwell, SE5 8RS present SUNDAY LUNCH TONGUE - weekly big band events. FREE ENTRY From 2pm to 5pm. Real ales and PIZZA available! Food from 12-4pm.
The Moorish Lounge, 3, Quay St., Woodbridge present the Paul Hodgson Trio featuring guitarist Jim Mullen and organist Mike Gorman on the last Sunday of every month. 2 to 5pm. Admission FREE.
The White Hart Pub in Whitechapel, 1 Mile End Road, Stepney, London E1 4TP (020 7790 2894) features a variety of quality jazz acts are every Sunday. All shows run 7.30pm - 10.15pm. Free Entry (gratuity collection during performance)
The Globe Pub, 20 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6NA. (Opposite Tesco car park entrance) have Different Trad Jazz bands every Sunday 12:30 - 3:30pm. Free entrance and Free food.
There is a regular session at The Woolpack, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich IP4 2SH on the last Sunday of each month and bank holidays with a regular rhythm section and different front line each month. Contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622
The Little Jazz Club at the Mayflower in Leigh on a Sunday runs from 19:30-22:30. "The first Sunday of every month will be Heather and a jazz trio, mainly Tim Huskisson, Alan Clarke and Roger Curphey with a jazz open mic session. The second Sunday of the month will be Two For Tea and a quiz night. And the remaining Sundays will be our usual format of Two For Tea supporting wonderful jazz acts.
There is a monthly jazz gig in Westcliff on Sunday lunchtime 1pm to 4pm, at O'Picado, a family run Portugese restaurant. Mick Foster (bari & alto sax) will be playing on the 2nd Sunday of each month, with a guest accompanist. 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Tel 01702 300540. Jazz and Tapas, O Picado, 403 London Rd, WOS, SS0 7HU, bookings 01702 300540.
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Annie's Jazz welcomes you to a new once monthly venue in the beautiful Essex village of Finchingfield. The Fox Inn is an old established public house with an outstanding reputation for food. The next jazz evening is TBA. Hosted by Annie. This is a small intimate venue and it is advised to book ahead. Telephone number is 01371-810151. The Fox Inn, The Green, Finchingfield, Essex. CM7 4JX.
There is a regular monthly gig by the Kol Paterson Band at The Galley in Woodbridge, 21 Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4LX www.galley.uk.com. Contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622
For Trad Jazz fans there is the long-established Hornchurch Jazz Club, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex. Tel: Laurie on 07913 558616. Great atmosphere. Dancing. Drinks at Club Prices.Members £5. Guests £6. 8:30 - 11pm. For listings please go to www.essexjazz.co.uk/hornchurch.shtml
For fans of Trad Jazz out there, may we direct to you Wilf James' comprehensive listings -- http://bit.ly/r0lcY2, or just Google Wilf's Jazz!!
News & Forthcoming Events at Exchange House Music Club, Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex, CM4 0QY. Tel. 01277 824 616. Contact David Price:
David recently completed his purpose built mini concert hall at his residence in Blackmore, Essex.
The Banjo Club meets every Monday at Exchange House 2.00-4.00pm. Play the music - join the banjo band.
David Viscount Price A.L.C.M., Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex CM4 0QY. Tel: 01277 824 616 or 07885 423 393 www.jazzbanduk.com
Retrospectivejazz, are a trad and Dixieland band based in darkest NE Essex. You can find their website at www.retrospectivejazz.co.uk
There is some great jazz coming up at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG. Tel: 01245 606505, email: boxo...@chelmsford.gov.uk. You can see Chelmsford Theatres' complete Autumn brochure by clicking here. The theatre website is here.
We have been asked to mention a venue in Tunbridge Wells, Kent called Trinity Theatre (www.trinitytheatre.net) which hosts music, dance, theatre, comedy and film events. It is almost entirely run by volunteers and has been going for over 25 years:
The Pheasantry - London's leading supper club 152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT.
Monday-Saturday: Doors 7.00pm Show 8.30pm. Sundays: Doors 6.30pm Show 8.00pm. Bookings: 08456 027 017 | www.pizzaexpresslive.com
The FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER 01303 277175 TOWER THEATRE. North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone CT20 3HL
October 25th
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ The Jazz Vocal Sensation. ( THE INDEPENDENT ) LEE GIBSON
First & long overdue visit of this fabulous British Jazz Vocalist - the quote by the national newspaper at the top is just one of many praising the voice -talent & presentation of this top quality performer. ( She is the best jazz singer this country has produced in the last 40 years -- Digby Fairweather ) (World class British Jazz Singers are a rare breed, But LEE GIBSON is one of them . NP ) A regular at Scotts & the other top London Jazz haunts - with the John Horler trio. A tutor at The Guildhall School of Music, & with a CV for others to envy - This Lady is THE BEST.
www.leegibson.co.uk Plus her own regular rhythm section. MORE QUALITY
JOHN HORLER piano - he was with the The John Dankworth bands for over 20yrs, which says it all. When he was last at the FJC -it was suggested that he might have 10 fingers on each hand. Brilliant ..
TIM WELLS Double Bass - First visit to the FJC for this driving bassist from Baltimore USA - his fantastic reputation precedes him.
TREVOR TOMKINS Drums - we are privileged to have with us again one of the top men in his craft. A professor of music at The Guildhall & recognised by his peers as the architect of modern drumming.
WE ARE STILL FEASTING * THIS IS A MUST SEE
MUSIC STARTS 8 30pm Adm £10 To Book Seats Please Email or Call 01303 277175
TUESDAY October 30th
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ TRACEY MENDHAM TED BEAMENT Return of the Essex Blonde Bombshell Saxophonist - plus the Essex King of the Keyboard- -So this will be a great night of swinging jazz -humour & Great music.Driving them we have ------
ANDEE PRICE Double Bass & VINCE CLARKE Drums
MUSIC STARTS 8 30pm Adm £8. To Book Seats Please Email or Call 01303 277175November 8th
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ £10
MATT WATES QUINTET - STEVE FISHWICK LEON GREENING ADAM KING ED RICHARDSON
Modern jazz at its very best- Matt Wates leads this young but very well established group of some of the best in the UK
November 15th
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ £10
HENRY LOWTHER & MICK FOSTER WITH THE FRANCES KNIGHT TRIO
The purest jazz trumpet of Henry Lowther & the wonderful baritone sax of Mick Foster - backed by the well established Jazz trio-Has all the ingredients of a great night.
November 22nd
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ £10
THE SIMON SPILLETT QUARTET - JOHN CRITCHENSON ALEC DANKWORTH CLARK TRACEY
Simon Spillett the 21st centurys answer to Tubby Hayes & winner of the 2011 Brit jazz awards - tenor sax. Plus this Star Studded rhythm section - QUALITY !!!!
November 29th
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ £9
THE LONDON JAZZ QUARTET - TEDDY POPE CLIFF HALL MICHAEL COATES VAL MANNIX
This All star line up with the award winning MC out front, & are hoping to launch another one of their CDs on this gig !!!
Should any of you be up in Birmingham, Big Bear Music would like to bring their programme to your attention :
Sat Oct 20th: KING PLEASURE & THE BISCUIT BOYS, 8pm, Swindon Arts Centre. £13.50.
Thurs 25th Oct : BOB HALL AND DAVE PEABODY, 7:30pm, The Jekyll And Hyde, 28 Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6BJ. Free
Thurs 25th Oct: TIPITINA, 8pm, The White Swan, Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TT. Free
Fri 26th Oct: JULIAN SMITH, 8pm, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. £15.
Fri 26th Oct: RICKY COOL & THE HOOLA BOOLA BOYS, 8:30pm, Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant, Thorp street, Birmingham B5 4AT. Free to diners.
Sat 27th Oct: JULIAN SMITH, 7:30pm, Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock. £16
Sat 27th Oct: ARTHUR BROWN JAZZ BAND, 8:30pm, Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant, Thorp street, Birmingham B5 4AT. Free to diners.
Sun 28th Oct: MIKE BURNEY QUARTET, 4pm, Rose Villa Tavern, 172 Warstone Lane, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6JW. Free
Fri 2nd Nov: C-JAM, 8:30pm, Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4AT. Free to diners.
Sat 3rd Nov: ROY FORBES QUARTET, 8:30pm, Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4AT. Free to diners.
Fri Nov 9th: TIPITINA, 8:30pm, Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4AT. Free to diners.
Sat 10th Nov: KING PLEASURE & THE BISCIT BOYS, 8pm, Otley Courthouse, W Yorks. £14
Sat Nov 10th: THE CHINESE JITTERBUG SQUAD with THE JAZZ RAMBLERS, 8:30pm, Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant, Thorp street, Birmingham B5 4AT. Free to diners.
Sat Nov 17th: MATT PALMR'S MILLENIUM EALE JAZZ BAND, 8:30pm, Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant, Thorp street, Birmingham B5 4AT. Free to diners.
Fri Nov 23rd: TIPITINA, 8pm, The Garden House, 160 Hagley Road, Birmingham B16 9NX. Free.
Sat 24th Nov: ROY FORBES QUARTET, 8:30pm, Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4AT. Free to diners.
Thurs 28th Nov: 52 SKIDOO, 8pm, The White Swan, Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TT. Free
Fri 30th Nov: Ricky Cool & The Hoola Boola Boys, 8:30pm, Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4AT. Free to diners.
Sat Dec 1st: THE CHINESE JITTERBUG SQUAD with THE JAZZ RAMBLERS, 8:30pm, Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant, Thorp street, Birmingham B5 4AT. Free to diners.
Fri Dec 7th: Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant: BIG JOE PLEASURE, 8:30pm, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4AT. Free to diners.
Fri Dec 14th: TIPITINA, 8:30pm, Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4AT. Free to diners.
Sat 15th Dec: ARTHUR BROWN JAZZ BAND, 8:30pm, Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4AT. Free to diners.
Fri 21st Dec: C-JAM, 8:30pm, Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant, Thorp Street, Birmingham B5 4AT. Free to diners.
Sun 23rd Dec: TIPITINA, 7pm, Metro Bar And Grill, Warwick Road Solihull B91 3DX
New Years Eve: TIPTINA, Malmaison, The Mailbox, Birmingham
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The Julian Joseph Jazz Academy will open in January and is being launched this autumn through a series of taster sessions . On Saturday 20 Oct from 2pm - 6pm at the WAC Performing Arts and Media College NW3 and on Sunday 11th November at the World Heartbeat Academy at SW18.
The Academy will run weekly in Hackney on Saturday afternoons, under the artistic direction of internationally renowned jazz pianist and composer Julian Joseph, offering talented young instrumentalists and vocalists aged 12-19, the opportunity to work with acclaimed jazz artists to develop their skills through a curriculum underpinned by an introduction to the American roots of jazz. Sign up at https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=EkjCExyKXg2VAdM7eEHiqw
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John Seeley's Saxophone Choir
The saxophone choir is a workshop that aims to develop saxophone technique and performance in a friendly creative environment. The workshop is open to all levels of ability, and every type of saxophone. The workshop is devised for the individual to feel like they are having a private lesson at a fraction of the price.
Each class explores saxophone and musicianship skills that will enhance the individual and group performer. This includes looking at music theory, methods of practise, and specific concepts to increase your knowledge on the saxophone. This is worked concurrently with a repertoire of saxophone choir music, with a focus on classical music, ranging from G.Palestrina to Eric Whitacre. The pieces are denotated to concentrate on musicianship skills and then performed, giving members a feeling of completion.
The method of teaching focuses on four principles of learning, posture, pulse, phonology, and personality. This is used through simultaneous learning techniques that connect aural, visual, improvisation, and rhythm.
Thursday 11th, 25th October 2012 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm
£7 Entry - All Levels Welcome
St.Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LF. . http://www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk/
Vocal Latin Workshop With Drums/Percussion and Guitar on Sat. 20th Oct. in East London
For those of you that like to sing some latin songs in your Jazz or Pop repertoire and would like to become more rhythmically aware of what you are doing and also what choices you have musically speaking, then perhaps this course may be of interest to you. We will sing over 10 different Latin American rhythms and get to understand how each one feels and sounds. You will be given detailed hand outs along the way! The wonderful percussion of Andres Ticino and the great guitar accompaniment of Guillermo Hill will be joining us that day. Saturday 20th Oct. 11am to 5.30/6pm. Cost £75. Please contact Clare Foster for a detailed course outline and details. 01702 864453 website at http://www.clarefostermusic.com
If you play the saxophone and want to join an informal Saxophone group then come along on a Tuesday evening at Coopers School in Upminster. The Havering Saxophonics are an adult saxophone choir that focus on playing for fun. It is a reading band but all levels are welcome. from 7pm - 9pm. £5... (£3 for concessions). A cup of tea at half time is free.... for more info call john on 01708 446644 or visit www.thehaveringsaxophonics.co.uk
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New for September 2012! The Hertfordshire Music Service and North Herts Youth Jazz launch the North Herts Youth Jazz Big Band
The band will rehearse on Tuesday evenings (during term time only) at The North Herts Music School, Highbury House, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RU 01462 434052. Rehearsals will run from 1715 to 1845. Up to age 19 or older if in full time education. Previously the members of this band rehearsed as two smaller but distinct groups in Hitchin and Stevenage. Now we have brought them together and the result will be awesome! (See/hear a fortaste of this group at the Rhythms of The World Festival, Hitchin, July 14th, 1200pm Main Stage)
We would welcome interest from rhythm section, horn section players and singers. Musicians of grade 5 standard and upwards. Either acoustic or electric bass players. Please be prepared to read charts too! Improvisers will be especially welcome but guidance and instruction will be given to all who wish it. We would also like to encourage composers to come along and write for this group.
This band will perform at least once in public each term. It's philoshophy is to promote the playing of jazz amoung young people and perform a wide range of jazz repertoire, from Duke Ellington to Mark Lockheart. There is a termly fee for membership, though a remission of fees scheme is operated by the Hertfordshire Music Service, subject to terms and conditions.
And especially for those of you with children/grandchildren still in school, or those with an interest in promoting music amongst our youth, we would like to bring to your attention the excellent music services and facilities provided by Essex Music Services. They are part of Essex County Council and provide " Quality instrumental tuition and workshops to school and colleges in Essex, covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles" " The opportunity for young people to perform in many youth orchestras and choirs " and " Concerts throughout the county where the groups showcase their talents."
One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) which is for young musicians who have a love for jazz. Members need to attain a minimum of grade 5 in their chosen instrument, and entry is by audition. The EYJO meets monthly for rehearsals. EYJO also go on tour and perform around the county. Their Musical Director is Martin Hathaway, who has directed the EYJO since 1991 and is one of the country's leading jazz musicians. He is a member of numerous orchestra and quintets and was one of the leading lights in establishing the Heathcote Arms 344 Grove Green Road Leytonstone London E11 4EA as a prime venue for jazz in London, attracting many renowned jazz musicians. Martin has won awards for both performance and composition including the MCPS Best Original Composition Award in the BBC Big Band Contest. He has recorded and toured with Radiohead and appeared on their Platinum album Kid A. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz.
Tickets for Essex Music Services' Jazz concerts may be purchased by calling 01206 798788 for tickets or email beverley...@essex.gov.uk
Just a reminder - I am sure most of you already listen in, but if you weren't aware of it you really should be listening to jazz broadcaster of the year Paul Barnes's show The Late Paul Barnes. The show is broadcast each Saturday between 11pm and 1am on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and 3CR (Beds, Bucks, Herts). And for those of you who aren't night owls, thanks to the wonders of modern technology you can "listen again" any time, anywhere by going to: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002mhdx
The Duncan Fraser Big Band present:
'Dealing In Wheeler', the debut album from The Duncan Fraser Big Band is available for all to purchase. The Band features some of the best young Jazz musicians in the UK, who feature in Big Band bands such as NYJO, RAM Big Band & The Guy Barker Jazz Orchestra. The album takes you through 7 original compositions by young Flugelhorn virtuoso and Composer Duncan Fraser. Here's what people are saying about it…
"This album is the realisation of a dream for Duncan Fraser; it contains tracks brilliantly composed and arranged by a very talented young man who leads an equally talented young band. The average age of the band is 22 and the youngest member of the band is just 16. You would be hard pushed to find any musical ensemble with young players with such professionalism, musicianship and ability these days."
"Every track has been brilliantly crafted by Fraser and is clearly a direct tribute to his biggest influence as a jazz performer, Kenny Wheeler. His music is fresh yet still rooted in the Wheeler style. The combination of Fraser's talent as a jazz musician, arranger, composer and this fantastic young band make for an album which deserves to be recognised in the jazz world and beyond."
ORDER YOUR COPY NOW from www.esteemrecords.com
The Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra www.tuxedojazzorchestra.com
The Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra has just produced a new CD - WHITE HEAT. 16 great tracks including 12th Street Rag, Business In F, Heat Wave, You're The Cream In My Coffee, You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby, Black And Tan Fantasy and more. The chaps (Dave Ford, Peter Rudeforth, James Evans, Sue Greenway, Mick Foster, Graham Hughes, Martin Litton, Sandy Burnett, Jeff Lardner, Len Walker and Catherine Sykes) did a fantastic job - and I'm on it as well! If you'd like a copy, send a cheque for £11.50 (which covers the CD and P&P) made out to AP Jacobs and send to PENTOWER, Tower Hill, Fishguard, SA65 9LA. Don't forget to include your name and address!!!
Two websites which you may find very interesting. Both keep you informed about jazz gigs around the country. Have a look at www.jazzupdate.co.uk. and WWW.JAZZNORTHWEST.CO.UK
A reminder to tune in to www.1940sukradio.co.uk which plays music from the 1920s to the '40s as well as having very interesting articles on their website. Presenters include the completely bonkers Bob Kerr of the famous Whoopee Band!
Look at www.vintagefestival.co.uk which looks like huge fun and includes James Langton and his Solid Senders. James (erstwhile front-man and vocalist with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra) now lives in New York but makes an occasional foray back to Blighty to front this sensational band.
For much more news, articles, laughs and occasional controversy (ahem), why not subscribe to the Tony Jacobs & Friends Newsletter. Send a cheque made payable to Tony Jacobs and Friends for the princely amount of £7.50 and send off to Tony Williams (editor), 82 Warnford Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6QT. This is a non-profit making (well, I've never seen a penny!) quarterly newsletter which does its bit for great music.
There will be a South Downs Holiday Village event this coming November 16th -19th featuring the Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra, Neville Dickie and his Rhythmakers and the Jim Barry Quintet. Lunchtime cabaret is included - and all for the unbelievable sum of from £160.00 pp - FULL BOARD! Bargain. Catherine Sykes (www.catherinesykes.com) will be on hand at South Downs along with usual luminaries like Sue Greenway and drumming sensation Steve Rushton.
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Musicians wanted for a big band based in Braintree. Rehearse every Monday at St Marys Hall Bocking, nr Braintree Essex. If you fancy playing Big Band charts, extending your jazz skills or improving your sight reading, then please call Graham Johnson on 01376345763 or e-mail me at thetru...@live.com
The Eastbury Concert Band who meet every Friday evening at Bower Hall, Havering-Atte-Bower, near Romford, Essex. are looking for new members, whatever the instrument.
The standard of the band is getting better all the time and it is mainly due to the increase in members and the effort that they put in at rehearsals, so don't let this put you off coming because these 2 situations can only help you get better, if , for example, you are in the position that you haven't played for a long time or you don't think you are good enough.
Playing along with all the other members of the band is one of the best ways of practicing. We do have one or two instruments that we could loan out but don't rely on this as we do not have many; it is better that you have your own instrument. Why not give me, Lance, a ring? Home land line - 01245-441071, Mobile - 07871-179947 lj...@hotmail.co.uk
David Charles Big Band is looking for new players! A Bass player, and Trombonists in particular! Also Baritone Sax, Guitar, and Trumpets. Experience of big bands is not necessary, just a keen desire to learn and play. A mixed age group that plays for fun. They meet at the Royal British Legion hall at Stock, near Billericay, at 8pm on Wednesday evenings and do occasional gigs. If you are interested contact Steve on 07971859269.
Trombonist Wanted - The biggest problem with running a big band is finding a replacement when a trombonist leaves. This summer the lead trombonist of Michael Kilpatrick's band will be leaving, and he is desperate to do whatever he can to expand his network of contacts across the region in the hope that it might lead to the name of a trombone who is keen and available to join as a regular in his orchestra. Anyone interested or who knows someone who might be interested please contact him at the email address below. He would be most very grateful!
Email: m...@harmonyinharlem.co.uk Website: http://www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk
The Harmony In Harlem 17-piece jazz orchestra specialises in Duke Ellington, playing the original and authentic scores. The band rehearses fortnightly on Thursdays in Whittlesford, South Cambs, and does a variety of performances. Later in 2012 a trombone vacancy will arise. Improvising abililties prefered but not essential. Please contact Michael Kilpatrick. tel 01223 833062, m...@harmonyinharlem.co.uk
'The Da Capo Concert Band in Whetstone, Barnet is looking for new players. We particularly need brass players but woodwind players are also welcome. We play a varied wind band repertoire, including specialist wind band music from the likes of Philip Sparke as well as medleys of show-tunes, popular marches; jazz and big band pieces; and themes from film and television. There is no audition but we ask that players are Grade 6 standard or above. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings, 8pm-10pm. For more information see http://www.dacapoconcertband.org.uk/ or email enqu...@dacapoconcertband.org.uk.'
Sax Players wanted. Laurie is looking for alto and tenor players on a permanent basis for his Monday night rehearsal band based in Bentley (just outside Brentwood). Nice band, nice people and a nice cuppa in the break! If you are interested give Laurie a ring on 01702 540061 or his mobile 07778590336
St Albans Big Band (new name for the St Albans Stage Band) is looking for young talented trombonists in the area who would like to join. Maximum age 18. They are looking at doing the Music For Youth Festival this year, both regional and national festivals, collaborating with the North Herts Big Band as well as booking a top jazzer to play with the band this year. If interested, please email ke...@jazzjam.co.uk
Musicians wanted for a big band based in Hatfield, Herts. In particular trombones, trumpets and saxes needed, but if you fancy big band playing please get in touch. Rehearsals every Monday evening. Please call Dick Barnard on 07754 406965 for more information.
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Bass player available - Matt Lowrie
I'm the house bassist for the Buckhurst Hill jazz jam, and specialise in depping for function bands and playing in musical theatre. I play electric and upright bass, and I'm a proficient reader. You can find a summary of my CV at www.mattlowriemusic.com Contact me for any gig or more details at ma...@mattlowriemusic.com
Graham Hunter is an experienced professional trumpeter and singer, who teaches various musical instruments, with the emphasis on FUN ! ! He will be joining our teacher listings directly.
As a brass specialist, he can give tuition to complete beginners right up to advanced level for the whole valved brass family from trumpet to tuba. Pupils will normally learn how to read music, some theory, and how to improvise. Additionally, beginner lessons are available for drum kit, piano, nylon-strung guitar, bass-guitar and singing. Graham Hunter, 01702 540010 or 07724 088 511 www.grahamhunter.net
Nick Baya, a jazz trained music college student, is offering saxophone and theory lessons beginning from 1st June. Lessons will be available to all ages and abilities with very competitive prices, and will include classical training as well as jazz for those interested in taking grades. Contact now for more details or to book a lesson on 07402 399 746 or send an email to nick...@aim.com
This from Loughton guitar legend Mike Eaves, who has worked with artistes as diverse as Lee Ryan, Will Young, Shirley Bassey, Michael Ball, John Williams, Martine McCutcheon, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Please see www.mikeeaves.co.uk for more information and details of special offers, or call Mike on 020 8508 5539 Mike has a new website for my guitar tuition. Please have a look - www.mikeeaves.co.uk - it is much more interactive than the last. He has started a blog on the site, writing a mixture of articles - some about playing the guitar, and some anecdotes from professional work he has done. There is a useful stuff section, which has an online metronome, tuner and chord finder on it as well as links to a couple of apps and hase also included a shop, which has links to products that guitar students often enquire about and it also lists what small items he has available to you in his lessons. Let Mike know if there is anything in particular you would be interested to read about, and he can add it to his list of articles to write in time.
Benj Blackmore has just moved to the south east. He plays jazz guitar and electric bass to a pretty good standard and is keen to do some gigging around the area. He also teaches (in Ipswich) and has spaces for pupils who want to learn guitar. Beginners to advanced. For examples of his guitar playing from his soundcloud page go to http://soundcloud.com/benjblackmore/lotus-blossom or http://soundcloud.com/benjblackmore/in-a-sentimental-mood. Interested parties can contact him on his mobile 07779 795989.
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Roger Haywood, the keen Norfolk jazz fan has advised me that he has been invited by the major regional newspaper, the Eastern Daily Press to join their group of reviewers with a special brief to cover jazz, big band, blues and related music. He has asked if clubs and events organisers across the Norfolk coverage area of the paper to add him to their mailing list and advise him of anything suitable that may be coming up. He is happy to consider all genres of jazz, particularly anything that is innovative, original, newsworthy, of national standard or even out of the usual as last year's Norwich Jazz Massive was. Organisers can contact him on rhay...@issuesmanagers.com. He points out, of course, that there cannot be any guarantee of coverage but anything he would like to review he will put to the EDP's arts editor and an approval from him will mean Roger's review is likely to be used.
THE JAZZ SHOW NEWSLETTER. Alex Hutton and Kate Winter produce and present this lively, inventive radio programme, showcasing the best of contemporary jazz as well as the classics. The show contains music, interviews, performance in the live room, the 'Time Tunnel' and 'Sebastian Scotney's Album of the week' The show is broadcast on several radio stations: FM as well as online and is also a weekly podcast. Visit www.thejazzshowonline.com for more details
Johnty Wilks on 0207 193 1977 runs “Musicians Heaven”, a unique Bed & Breakfast and retreat for jazz musicians based in a gorgeous 16th Century manor house in mid Essex. Rehearse, compose or practise in your room, jam with other guests, enjoy the peace and quiet of “non music time” or listen to the enchanting sounds of nature as you wander around the grounds. Only 1 hour from London, 20 minutes from Stansted Airport, based in the heart of Essex. A musicians retreat, where you can meet other like-minded people. See http://www.myspace.com/529278563 for more details.
A great recording studio based in Reading, but very reasonably priced (£125 per day for weekdays and £140 per day for weekends), with a producer who has got a great feel for the style as well as being incredibly friendly and helpful. He can do everything from a couple of live demos through to producing a fully mastered CD album. www.m4studios.co.uk - for more details call Craig on 07595 643680 or email enqu...@m4studios.co.uk
Dave Self is a lifelong jazz fan, performer and DJ. He is a presenter of a jazz show for Blast 1386 - Tuesdays midday toCARL ORR on guitar [yes the guitarist with the billy cobham band] and ANDY NOBLE on keyboards . Carl and andy are both from Australia and are both top class exellent musicians 1pm, repeated on Fridays 8pm to 9pm. You can listen in to his show at http://radiotime.com/station/s_6837/Blast_1386.aspx. Dave has also kindly written a review of the Cork Jazz Festival for Jazz Update, which you can read at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/daveself.shtml
A really good website, kindly pointed out to us by Steve Duke. www.jazzonthetube.com. Basically it is a directory of all the great jazz videos which can be found on YouTube sorted by artist ... highly addictive!
The Grapevine Magazine, the most comprehensive FREE what's on guide in East Anglia. is going to be devoting a monthly jazz page trying to promote jazz to a wider and younger audience. Including a jazz gig round up every third month.
For jazz fans there is a new blog which is well worth reading, written by Josh Jennings. The British Jazz Blog aims to celebrate, and give a platform to, the fantastic British jazz scene. Focusing on the contemporary side of the genre, the articles are written in a personal, informal manner, ideal for getting people from outside of the genre just as excited about the music as hardcore fans of jazz! www.britishjazzblog.com
And for those of you looking for a great place for a holiday (with its regular jazz festivals etc) in the magical heart of France - La Bourboule is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Puy de Dome - or even if you're looking to buy a property in the area (price 192,000 euros). You can see the property at its website on www.villa-les-princes.com. The price of your holiday accommodation will be refunded upon purchase! This area is not only beautiful year round but has a distinct and different personality for each season. In addition, during school holiday periods, La Bourboule does its best to justify its designation as a special family resort by providing many additional activities, indoors and out, to ensure that even the youngest member of the family has a wonderful time
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Courtesy of our friends at Jazznights:-
Belchamp St Paul: Courtney Pine's fantastic guitarist Cameron Pierre is the guest this week at The Cherry Tree. Reservations on 01787 237653 or email in...@jazz-nights.com. Adm £8. Music 8pm-10.30pm. Check www.jazz-nights.com for details including location & map.
Sudbury: The Mill Hotel, Walnut Tree Lane, CO10 1BD features the guitarist Andy Watson with Chris Ingham (pno) & Bernie Hodgkins (bs) on Thursday 25th October. 8.30pm start. Free admission!
Sudbury: There's a series of concerts in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness at the Quay Theatre on the 8th, 9th & 10th November featuring Robbie Gladwell & Friends including Harry Greene. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £14, friends £13.
Stoke By Nayland: Fleece Jazz at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa present the Ben Crosland Brass Group on Friday 12th October and on Friday 19th October the Trevor Warren Quintet appears. 8pm start. Call 01787 211865 and check www.jazzatthefleece.org.uk for more details.
Finchingfield: The Fox Inn, The Green, CM7 4JX present the Graham Hunter Quartet featuring the funky side of Chet Baker on Thursday 25th October. Reserve a table on 01371 810151 or email in...@thefoxinnfinchingfield.co.uk. See www.thefoxinnfinchingfield.co.uk for more details.
Bury St Edmunds: On Sunday 21st October Shakatak are in concert at The Apex, Charter Square, IP33 3FD. Box Office 01284 758000 or see https://theapex.co.uk/whats-on/2012/10/.
Bury St Edmunds: The Devil's Kitchen Collective present an International Blues Double Bill on Saturday 3rd November featuring Geoff Achison & the Souldiggers plus Toby Walker. Tickets are £17 in advance via http://www.wegottickets.com/event/185525 or £20 on the door. See www.thedevilskitchencollective.co.uk for more details.
Bury St Edmunds: The Hunter Club at St Andrews Street South, IP33 3PJ present saxophonist Jim Tomlinson with the Chris Ingham Trio on Friday 19th October. Call 01284 748280 or check www.hunterclub.org.uk.
Hadleigh: Multi award-winning saxman Alan Barnes is in concert with the Chris Ingham Trio on Saturday 20th October at the Town Hall Dining Room. Tickets £12 - starts 8pm. More info & bookings: George Double 07941 360890.
Ipswich: On Sunday 21st October the jazz club presents the Sarah Moule Quartet at The California Club, 195, Foxhall Road, IP3 8LB. Doors 7.30pm. Music 8pm. Adm £12. See www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk.
Cambridge: The CMJC at Hidden Rooms feature a special event to celebrate Joan Morrell & 40 years of CMJC on Sunday 14th October. See www.cambridgejazz.org for details.
Cambridge: The Andy Bowie Quartet are at The Clarendon Arms, 35/6, Clarendon Street every Sunday from 8.30pm. Free admission. Check http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=953052 for details.
Harlow: Music At Marigolds, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0DJ present Rebop on Friday 26th October. Tickets £7 in advance, £8 on the door. See www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk for details.
Woodbridge: Butley Priory (IP12 3NR) presents Musical Soup with Ian Shaw plus supports on Friday 26th October at 7.30pm. Tickets at £10 by email to in...@butleypriory.co.uk.
Bungay: The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Ditchingham, NR35 2RU have got the Sole Bay Jazz Band playing every Thursday from 8.00pm. Tel: 01986 896143 for info and see blog at http://cakesandal.blogspot.com/search/label/jazz.
Norwich: Jazz At The Greenman, Wroxham Road, Rackheath, NR13 6NQ continues every Tuesday when top UK guests appear with the resident Simon Brown Trio. Free. 8.30pm start.
Southwold: Jazz is featured alongside all kinds of good music on the community radio station Blyth 105. See www.blythvalleycommunityradio.co.uk for information.
Lowestoft: Milestones Jazz Club present Horn Factory at the Hotel Hatfield, The Esplanade, NR 33 0QP on Sunday 4th November. Adm £7/£6. Doors at 8pm - music from 8.30pm. Call 01502 568684 or see www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk for more details.
Epping: The Speakeasy bar, 175, High Road, CM16 4BL features the Paul Higgs Trio with Robbie Bell (voc) every Monday. Sitting-in welcomed. Free admission, music at 8.30pm. Call 07850 733500 for more details.
Buckhurst Hill: There's an open-mic Jazz Jam Session for instrumentalists and vocalists at the Sports & Social Club, 50, Queens Road, Essex, IG9 5BY every Sunday. 8.00pm start. Adm £3. See www.jazzjam.co.uk or contact ke...@jazzjam.co.uk or call/text 07970 910080 to check dates.
Mill Hill: The next session at the jazz club at the Mill Hill Golf Club, 100, Barnet Way, NW7 3AL is on Wednesday 10th October and features Claudia Morris & Alex Garnett. Details at www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk.
And finally ... NAG TIME! PLEASE NOTE:
1. As mentioned above, please do NOT just send us posters or flyers or a link to a website, as it is too time-consuming for us to then have to re-type all the information. In future I am afraid we will not include anything which we cannot copy and paste the text from. Word etc documents are fine, as is just typing the information in the body of an email. If someone does your artwork for you they would normally be more than happy to email you the text to save you re-typing it.
2. Can you please send all future items for inclusion in the newsletter to listings at jazzupdate.co.uk please.
3. We have had a couple of instances lately where people unconnected with the night have contacted us to let us know that details of the night have changed or that it has ceased. In fact we even took the trouble to call the promoter of a night to check, who confirmed that it had indeed changed to another day. If you are including your events PLEASE let us know of any changes etc. (you only have to click "reply" when you receive the weekly newsletter). And of course if you are aware of a change or an inaccuracy please let us know - we really do appreciate your input.
4. Please include full address in including postcode for the venue. Most people these days use SatNav, so please make it easier for them. Again, until recently we would Google the address and include the missing information, but it has become too time-consuming to always do this.
5. We always try (when life doesn't get in the way!) to send the newsletter on Friday at lunchtime. Can you get your information to us by 9am Friday morning at the latest to guarantee inclusion please.
Many thanks!