Jazz Update weekly newsletter
Keith Neill
Hi everyone
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Firstly, for everyone who says that I never give them anything … Thanks to our friends at Grapevine (www.grapevinelive.co.uk), East Anglia's longest running and most comprehensive listings guide, we are pleased to be able to give away a family ticket to the Burton Agnes Jazz and Blues Festival, which runs from 5th to 7th July. Ticket is a full family ticket for 2 adults and 3 children under 15 years of age, and includes a camping voucher for FREE camping. You can find out more about the festival at www.burtonagnes.com/display.aspx?iid=831. Please note – there is only ONE family ticket available, to the FIRST PERSON to claim it. To find out more please go to www.chrisneill.co.uk/freetickets.html
Redbridge Sport & Leisure Centre Forest Road Barkingside on Tuesday 16th July 2013 8pm to 10.30pm will be featuring Accordion Wizard Jack Emblow with Brian Dee keyboard Len Skeat bass John Withers drums and Paul Wood Vocals
Jazznights @ The Cherry Tree Sunday 23rd June. Nicolas Meier. The brilliant Swiss guitarist makes a second appearance at Jazznights after his stunning gig here last year with Andy Noble (pno) Bernie Hodgkins (bs) Roger Odell (drs) + Larraine Odell 8.00 - 10.30pm Adm £8
Legendary tap dancer, Will Gaines, will be dancing at 'The Crown". 692 High Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AA on Friday, July 12th, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. Backing musicians, Jeff Green (guitar) and Michael Edmonds (bass). Joined by tap dancers Jackie Pert and Bret Jones.
The Len Phillips Big Band return for the their monthly residency at the United Services Club, Main Road, Sidcup on 30th June with special guest Georgina Jackson. Georgina will be singing with the band as well as playing a couple of trumpet features. Great bar prices, free parking and no membership required. Doors open at 6.30pm, music starts at 8pm, entry is £10. For more information, call 01883 722 583.
Trumpet required for the Mo Jazz Orchestra 18 piece big band. We're a nice friendly bunch, a mix of pros, semi pros, keen amateurs and music students and aim to play the more modern style of charts, Goodwin, Camilo, Tower of Power etc.We rehearse in a lovely studio every Wed eve in Kings Cross, and have regular gigs booked. Please contact Phil for more info on 07971 609 313 or ph...@manley-reeve.freeserve.co.uk
The real music from the Gatsby era will be recreated on Thursday (27th June @ 8pm) at St John's Arts Centre (St John's Walk, Market St. Old Harlow CM17 0AJ) when John Petters Gatsby Gang stomp into town. The Roarin' 20s was known as the jazz age - the days of the Flapper girl, bootleg booze, prohibition and hot jazz played in nightspots know as Speakeasies , under the control of such mobsters as Al Capone and Legs Diamond. Wild dances such as the 'Shimmy', the 'Varsity Drag' and the 'Blackbottom' were all the rage, but it was the 'Charleston' which captured the mood of the period.
The Jazz Age boomed in Chicago, when young Louis Armstrong left New Orleans to join King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band at the Lincoln Gardens in Chicago in 1923. The epicentre of the music moved east and New York's Harlem became THE place to be. Jazz greats Fats Waller and Duke Ellington held sway - the latter at the famous Cotton Club. This was the musical backdrop that F. Scott Fitzgerald had in mind when he penned 'The Great Gatsby'.
British audiences were given a jazz taster before the decade commenced with the arrival of New Orleans clarinettist, Sidney Bechet and the Original Dixieland Jass Band - five white musicians from the Crescent City, who appeared before King George V. Song hits such as 'Runnin' Wild', successfully revived by Marilyn Monroe in 'Some Like it Hot', 'Tiger Rag', 'Sweet Georgia Brown', 'Ain' She Sweet' , 'Dinah' and other evergreens will be on the musical menu at St John's.
Ex Harlow drummin' man and jazz historian, John Petters, who was featured in the BBC 4 TV documentary, 'Trad Jazz Britannia' last month, is well qualified to play the music of the Gatsby period. He toured and recorded with veteran Chicago jazz legends, Wild Bill Davison and Art Hodes, who both worked for Capone run clubs. Hodes wrote that Petters was, "carrying the torch we lit".
This hot band features the hot trumpet of Alan Gresty and the sizzling clarinet of Brian White. Trombonist, broadcaster and writer Mike Pointon, also featured in 'Trad Jazz Britannia' is one of the most respected musicians on the scene. Essex boy, Dave Browning will bring the authentic style of 20s Harlem Stride piano and Harlow bass ace will be on hand to cement a solid and swing rhythm section.
Admission is on £10. Details from John Petters on 01406 365 731 or e-mail tjp...@traditional-jazz.com
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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 an incredible house band led by award-winning pianist Chris Neill (www.chrisneill.co.uk). An incredible atmosphere: always different, but always the same great fun vibe, and run for the benefit of the jammers rather than as a gig for the house band. 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 £3, and drinks are at club prices. Free easy local parking. Full details are at www.jazzjam.co.uk, but if you have got any questions please feel free to email (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 Robert Bell Trio every Monday at The Speakeasy Bar, 175 Epping High Street, Epping CM16 4BL Superb Jazz trio featuring vocalist Robert Bell (Hendricks, Sinatra, Bennett, Torme ect) Paul Higgs trumpet/piano, Graham Cuttill drums, Matt Lowrie bass plus guests "The only purpose built Jazz and cocktails venue in the area and its free addmission"
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.
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.
The Cambridge Jazz Jam has just celebrated its first birthday ! Every week we welcome musicians, singers and audience to our lively sessions. Whether you're an acccomplished performer, or someone trying to progress, you will get a chance to perform numbers of your choice with our supportive backing group - and you will certainly get a round of applause from our sympathetic audience. Friends old and new, we look forward to seeing you here ! Every Tuesday, 8.45 to 11.00 p.m., at the Tram Depot pub, Dover Street, Cambridge CB1 1DY (Off East Road, opp. Anglia-Ruskin University). Car parking directly behind the pub, in Adam & Eve Street. Further information from Mike Quigley: 07979 59 22 41
There is a Thursday night Jazz Session and Jam at Nomad Bar, 58 Old St, EC1V 9AJ. www.nomadjazz.com
The normal house band is Antonio Marzinotto and his trio but often have special guests and other bands. The aim of the night is for all talented jazz musicians, young and old, to play together in a relaxed atmosphere.
Jazz at the Green Note "jam great atmosphere!" on the 1st Sunday of every month. Music 8:30pm - Band set followed by a jam. 106 Parkway, Camden NW1 7AN.
Vocals at Vortex The Vortex Jazz Club, 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ - Open Mic with the Bob Stuckey Trio, hosted by Romy Summers. £9 entry
Normally first Sunday of each month, starting at 7:30pm. Doors and singing list taken at 7pm (first come first served to sign up)
Each month there are two featured mini sets and a great night of open mic supported by fantastic musicians.
April listing will be: Bob Stuckey (piano), Jerome Davies (bass), Paul Gregory (drums) with mini sets from Sue Mason and Laura Dudhe
Jazz Jam Session Every Tuesday @ The Silver Bullet London N4 2PA The Bukky Leo Quartet features the groovy Michelle Montolli on the Bass, the hard driving Gary Williams on the Drums and the superb Joe Bickerstaff on the Piano. Bukky on Tenor & vocs. Jamming starts from 10 till late, now showing great Jazz Movies on show during intervals. Free Entry.
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.
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.
Jazz Jam at the Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich is held on 1st Sunday in the month. We start at 2pm and finish around 5.30 - 6pm. All are welcome - both players and jazz fans. Admission FREE and Sunday lunches are available. Why not come along and enjoy the company, have lunch with a drink or two, and soak up the atmostphere. We look forward to seeing you there.
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.
'Jazz Jam with Rich Buddie' celebrated its first birthday in January. It has gone from strength to strength, and really is the place to be on a Monday Night in Norwich. Every week from 8pm. Rich Buddie aka Barry Wortley, Turk, Simon and special guests play traditional and funky tunes. Every one is welcome to come along to watch or bring their instruments and join in. Traditionally known as a blues venue, The Walnut Tree Shades Old Post Office Court, Norwich NR2 1NG is now also home to Monday night Jazz. Right in the heart of the city centre, parking, taxis and buses are all available within a 5 minute walk. 01603 622910
The regular 'Norwich jazzjam' takes place every Monday from 8.30pm at The Cottage pub in Norwich www.jazzjam.org.uk . Players from across Norfolk (and some from even further afield) enjoy playing the tunes of their choice backed by what has been rated as one of the finest small bands in the region.
Led by Brendan Youngs on electric upright bass, with Lee Vasey on his stunningly melodic lead guitar. Mark Jolley adds a highly distinctive electric violin to the frontline, taking over from where Stephan Grappelli left off. Matt Furness on drums drives the whole group - a veteran ... but still only 14! Ian Hireson plays beautiful rhythm guitar, laying down perfect chord changes for improvising players. He can sell you the Real Books in C, Eb and Bb at better prices than retail. The Cottage is CAMRA's award winning city pub and offers good food plus a range of real ales, Belgian beers, single malts or soft drinks, teas and coffees www.thecottagenorwich.co.uk All players get a chance to show their skills; fair competence is the minimum requirement but the essentials are commitment, improvising skills and a passion for swinging jazz! Brendan invites each jammer to choose a number from the Real Books (or hand out their own charts), set the tempo, agree the intro, then play the head and take the first solo, usually followed by Mark and Lee, each with their own solo chorus, before leading 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. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002mhdx
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IMPORTANT - BELVEDERE JAZZ & MUSIC CLUB - NEW VENUE!
BELVEDERE JAZZ & MUSIC CLUB, every Wednesday evening is now at The Chichester Hotel's Tudor Room, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford. SS11 8UE (Off A129, 800 yards Wickford side of The Carpenters Arms roundabout). Meals plus tasty Lite Bites are available from 6:30pm in The Stable Bar and also whilst you sit at your table in The Tudor Room, enjoying the quality jazz commencing at 8:00pm -10.30pm. Top International, Regional Bands and Artists, including Big Bands, Swing and Mainstream, all tuneful easy listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly atmosphere ~ Candlelit tables ~ Admission £10 on the door ~ All welcome ~ Large free car park. For latest details and location map, see our gigs listings at www.belvederejazz.co.uk
June 26th - Julian Marc Stringle + Dominic Ashworth with Sam Edwards, Andy Staples & Martin 'Magic' Johnson
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. Sam Edwards - piano, Martin 'Magic' Johnson - drums and Andy Staples - double bass.
3rd July - Georgina Jackson & Pete Long + Sam Edwards Trio
Vocalist and trumpeter Georgina is resident singer at Ronnie Scott's and her latest album 'Watch What Happens' reached No 4 in the Jazz Charts. Georgina appears frequently on BBC Radio 2's Friday Night is Music Night. Pete Long is jazz saxophonist with Jools Holland and has performed at Ronnie Scott's, The BBC Big Band and has worked with Lionel Ritchie, Sir Paul McCartney, Jane Horrocks and Sting to name but a few. The Sam Edwards Trio with Sam Edwards- piano, Andy Toleman - double bass & Martin 'Magic' Johnson - drums will be accompanying them for a magnificent evening of well known tunes and songs
10th July - Summer Pianorama with Dave Browning, Ted Beament & Robin Aspland
A three piano extravaganza plus rhythm section with Alan Morgan - double bass & Paul Budd - drums. Enjoy a variety of jazz piano styles including Fats Waller, Errol Garner, Hank Jones, Bill Evans, Duke Ellington, Horace Silver, Thelonious Monk, George Shearing, Oscar Peterson, Monty Alexander and many more! Includes 'Battle of the Pianos' with all three pianists playing simultaneously!
17th July - Andrew & Ryan Linham Quintet
Andrew Linham - saxophones, Ryan Linham - trumpet, Rob Brockway - piano, Jason Simpson - double bass, Josh Law - drums. Andrew Linham is an exciting talented young saxophonist who has appeared several times at the Club in the Ken Turner Big Band and with Chris Neill's Infusion. Tonight he's appearing with his younger also highly talented trumpeter brother Ryan with his own quintet, performing well known jazz standards.
24th July - The Gary Wood Swing Quintet
The Quintet will swing through the American Songbook with ease and style. Gary Wood - trumpet & vocals, Dan Foster - saxes has played with The Pasadena Roof Orchestra & The London Jazz Orchestra. Chris Green - bass appears with numerous bands including The Memphis Belle Swing Orchestra. Ronnie Fenn's -drums life has taken him through pop, soul, rock and skiffle jazz. Roger Evans - keyboard has been playing jazz, pop and classical piano for many years. The Quintet's extensive repertoire is based around jazz standards, embracing the popular classics of Cole Porter, Gershwin, Rogers and Hart, Hammerstein etc. etc.
31st July - Clive Burton & Stuart Henderson + Ted Beament Trio
Clive Burton - trombone & Stuart Henderson - trumpet & flugel horn, accompanied by Ted Beament - piano, Alan Morgan - double bass & Paul Budd - drums. Stuart was the lead trumpet player of Her Majesty's Household Division performing worldwide. Clive Burton has played alongside with the very best - George Chisholm, Kenny Baker, Duncan Lamont, Humphrey Lyttleton, Kenny Ball, Acker Bilk, Ken Colyer, Campbell Burnap and Digby Fairweather, Vic Ash, Alan Barnes and Bruce Adams.
7th August - Mervyn Wright Little Big Band + Mark Stratford
This 11 peice band will be playing all your big band favourites from Basie to ted Heath, Woody Herman to Glenn Miller etc. Mark Stratford will be performing from the Great American Songbook with the many tunes associated with Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble and Dean Martin etc. Arrangements are all especially written to encapture the full sounds of big bands with all their harmonic content. You may even have the odd joke thrown in!
14th August - Simon Spillett + Ted Beament Trio
2011 British Jazz Award Winner for Tenor Saxophone Simon Spillett, having appeared at Ronnie Scott's and broadcast with his own band on BBC Radio, will be performing well known standards including Cole Porter, Jimmy Van Heusen and Jerome Kern compositions with a sprinkling of ballads, and refreshing tempo changes. Ted Beament will be accompanying on piano along with Alan Morgan - double bass & Alan Clarke - drums.
21st August - Fiona Paige of The John Miller Orchestra
Fiona Paige has been known as "The Sweetheart of The John Miller Orchestra" for 25 years, but has also been a special guest with The Glenn Miller Memorial Orchestra and Louis Hoover on The Salute to Sinatra Tour. Fiona is at the heart of the great Modernaires numbers like 'Chattanooga Choo Choo' and 'Kalamazoo'. An ex-dancer, Fiona brings years of professionalism, energy and an extra dimension and definition to the term Big Band Singer. She is a show in herself and to see her is to love her !
28th August - Java Jam
At members' request we welcome back to the Club Java Jam with 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 create a fusion of Manhattan Transfer style jazz, easy listening music classics including Burt Bacharach, Cole Porter, George Gershwin with warmth, charm and elegance.
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. http://northwealdvillagehall.org/ The current program is :
July 5th - Nick Page great guitarist Colin Watling top saxophone player Ted Beament piano Dave Chamberlain bass Les Cirkel drums
August 2nd - The fantastically popular Jo Fooks /Al Nicholls Ted Beament piano Val Manix bass Buster Birch drums
September 6th - The swingingest violin player in Britain Mike Piggott Ted Beament piano Dave Chamberlain bass/guitar Richard Pite drums
October 4th - The young gun of the saxophone Alex Garnett Ted Beament piano Murray Salmon bass Les Cirkel drums
November 1st - The funky Dave Lewis saxophone Alan Morgan Bass Winston Clifford drumsDue to the incredible popularity of our monthly "Saturday Lunchtime with Jack" starring The Jack Free All Stars we are continuing for the rest of the year. Our next dates are
15th June and 20th July.
Musicians regularly appearing are Pete Rudeforth, Mike Cotton, Gary Woods, John Crocke,r Bert Brandsma, Tim Huskisson, Colin Bray, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy. "The Happiest Saturday Afternoon in Essex"
JAZZ@ST ANT'S A great weekly jazz night - now in its 9th year! St Anthony's Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7 9PN. 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
26 Jun: Marius Rudnick (saxes/flute) + Ayo Akintonwa (guitar) + Les Cirkel (drums)
with John Withers (drums) + John Pamenter (double bass) except where shown
EAST SIDE JAZZ CLUB @ THE CROWN 692 High Road Leytonstone, E11 3AA Just a few minutes walk from Leytonstone tube & bus station. Tel: 020 8989 8129 ttp://eastsidejazzclub.blogspot.com twitter: http://twitter.com/EastSJC e-mail: eastside...@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Simon Spillett (tenor & soprano sax), Brian Dee (piano), Geoff Gascoyne (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, July 2, 2013 from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Jim Mullen (guitar), Mike Gorman (organ), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from 8.30pm. Admission £6
Alan Skidmore (tenor sax), Steve Melling (piano), Geoff Gascoyne (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, July 16, 2013 from 8.30pm. Admission £7.
*Leytonstone Festival* *Omar Puente & his Cuban Band*
JAZZ THURSDAYS AT THE RAFA CLUB (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 Kulaszewicz 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.
Lesh Ensemble with singers
You'll have a chance to heard his great friends-guests-players such as: Chris Neill (pn, bs), Paolo Losi (pn, dr), Gabriel Keen (pn, sax), Paul Scott (bs), Phil Antonia (bs), Maciej Mikulski (bs), Nick Lowczowski (dr), Dominic Gountar (dr), Dave Hawthorn (dr), Gordon Wellard (dr), Rob Charles (bs), Dario Di Lecce (bs), Chris Ray (gt), Ienne Hunter (gt) and others. Please come and enjoy the company and the music.
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. annie...@googlemail.com
Tuesday 25th June - Ramon Farran (Founder and Conductor of The Spanish National Jazz Orchestra) appearing with John Crawford on piano, Jonny Gee on Double-bass, Mick Foster on sax and Shanti Paul Jayasinha on Trumpet. Ramon has composed several tunes especially for the evening and has re-arranged many of his compositons for Quintet. This will be a very special evening of vibrant Spanish Jazz.
Tuesday 2nd July - Five Star Swing. An array of multi-instrumental and vocal musicians who will have you dancing all night. This immensely popular band return for only the second time. Come early if you need a seat.
Tuesday 9th July - Paul Wood accompanied by the ever green Brian Dee on piano, Johnnie Withers on Drums and Murray Salmon on Double-bass. Paul is a very experienced singer having worked all over Europe with several different Big-bands. Accompanied by one of the most sought after accompanists in the UK.
LIVE JAZZ AT THE TAVERN on the Last Sunday of each Month.
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 July - "Pianorama" with Ted Beament-John Vinten-Reg Webb - Keyboards, Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums.
Sunday 1st September - "The Spirit Of Stephane Grappelli & Django Reinhardt" with Andy Aitchison -Violin, Nils Solberg, Jeff Green - Guitars, Alan Morgan - Bass
Sunday 29th September - "The Ted Beament Trio" with Ted Beament - Keyboards, Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums
Sunday 27th October - "Rex O'Dell Nicest People" with Rex O'Dell, Alan Bradley, Pete Gregory, Pete Oxborough, Alan Clarke, Alan Morgan
Sunday 24th November - "Harry Stratford Vocals" with Ted Beament - Keyboard, Paul Budd - Drums, Murray Salmon - Bass
Sunday 22nd December - "Paul Wood Vocals" with Ted Beament - Keyboards, Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums
JAZZ AT THE BARDSWELL - 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. Admission £7.00. Refreshments at Club Prices. Resident trio - drums, piano, bass plus guests. Great crowd and drinks at club prices. For further information contact : Dave Grant 01708 763723.
25 June - Probably the most tuned in duo on the circuit these days, the acclaimed Julian Marc Stringle, clarinet, and the top Canadian guitarist, Dominic Ashworth, return for another memorable evening.
30 July - The versatile Chris Storey, trumpet, playing a wide variety of styles joins the incredible Jack Free, trombone, with his experience of over six decades and still going strong.
27 August - The much sought after Tim Huskisson, keyboard on this ocassion, accompanies the highly rated Martin Nickless, clarinet.
24 September - Listen to the gentle touches and sounds of the returning Dominic Ashworth, guitar, who accompanies the Clubs' favourite Scottish vocalist, Sharon Scott.
29 October - The multi talented instrumentalist Paul Higgs, trumpet this time, is joined by the long time Chris Barber reed player, Trevor Whiting, saxophone.
26 November - This is our Christmas Comes Early Party, with buffet included to get in with spirit and listen to, Gary Wood, trumpet & vocals, Martin Nickless, clarinet, Derek Clenshaw, trombone joining Tim Huskisson on keyboard.
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 month
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 - everyone welcome. For further information, contact: Shirley Newton Tel: 01702 432102. 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:-
24 Jun - Allbut's Hot Shots
JAZZ AT THE WOOLPACK, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 0DN Tel: 01245 - 259295 8pm – 10.30pm. 'The First Sunday In Every Month" Free Admission / Raffle. Please note that personnel may be subject to change.
Sun 7th July 2013 - Featuring: ALEX HERN - Guitar ('Ace Jazz Guitarist')
Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike McGibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 1st September 2013 - Featuring: CLAIRE HARPER - Vocals ('Talented Singer' & 'Piano Player')
Sam Edwards - Keyboards. Andy Staples - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 6th October 2013 - Featuring: ALBERT GARZA - Saxophone ('From Texas U.S.A via Essex'.)
Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike McGibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 3rd November 2013 - Featuring: BUDDY'S REVIEW! ('Buddy Rich Tribute Band')
Zak Barrett - Sax's. Albert Garza - Sax's. Chris Lamberti - Trumpet. Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike McGibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 1st December 2013 - Featuring: CHRIS LAMBERTI - Trumpet (Blowing in from Maylandsea')
Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike McGibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.
"SPIKE'S PLACE" JAZZ CLUB @ BRENTWOOD - 8.30pm. At Bardswell Social Club, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Tues 2nd July - 'Strawberries & Cream Evening" with Jo Fooks, Al Nicholls + Ted Beament Trio - £10-£13 (members, non-members)
Tues 9th July - Steve Fishwich, Osian Roberts, Frank Basile (NY) + Albert Sanz Trio - £11-£14 (members, non-members)
Tues 16th July - Elaine Delmar + John Pearce Trio - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Tues 23rd July - Simon Spillett Quartet - £9-£12 (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 24th June - Roger Beaujolais 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 July - Vasilis Xenopoulos Quartet - £11 admission
Please call 01245 420475 for details or see website www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub
MUSIC AT MARIGOLDS, Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DJ. Doors and Licensed Bar open at 7.30pm. Enquiries 01279 414174 / 421763. www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk and www.myspace.com/musicatmarigolds Email: musicatm...@ntlworld.com. Please refer to the Club's web site for confirmation and further details:
28th June - Standard Miles - The Simon Spillett Quintet plays Miles Davies
http://www.simonspillett.com/ http://www.triorecords.co.uk/henry_lowther.html http://www.johncritchinson.com/ http://www.triorecords.co.uk/dave_green.html http://www.southendjazzco-op.co.uk/gpage17.html
Simon Spillett Sax, Henry Lowther Trumpet, John Critchinson Keyboards, Dave Green Bass, Trever Tomkins DrumsStandard Miles presents a British jazz supergroup revisiting the music played by the legendary Miles Davis. The loose, spontaneous and elastic treatments that Miles' quintet gave Broadway song material in the 1960's are the inspiration and provide the repertoire for a band full of well-known names. Led by Award winning Simon Spillett on saxaphone with Trumpeter Henry Lowther who is widely regarded as the best among British brass players, and pianist John Critchinson, bassist Dave Green and drummer Trevor Tomkins form the most democratic of rhythm sections. This promises to be an exceptional evening of great jazz.
12th July - Kent Duchaine http://www.kentduchaine.com
All the way from the US, Kent Duchaine vocals and guitar and Leadbessie the guitar (a beat up 1934 National Steel Guitar but don't say it to her face).
It has been said that since going solo in 1982 and hitting the roads, riding the rails, flying the skies and sailing the seas, Kent and Leadbessie have probably by now clocked up over two million miles together including over 71 overseas tours. Kent has a powerful playing technique that demands the audience's attention. With intricate finger picking and gracefully bottleneck glides he personifies what the blues is all about. Coupled in typical blues musician's style Kent tells stories of his youth, his adventures, his family and friends, the old and greats and much more. With an uplifting persona and crowd pleasing demeanor and, of course, his incredible musical proficiency, the man is known and loved the world over. He has listened to, hung out with, opened up for, traveled and played with most of the great Blues men and women his whole adult life. This is a bit of a departure for Marigolds but this is not a show to miss.26th July - Bobby Wellins and the Brian Dee Trio http://bobbywellins.co.uk and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Dee
Robert Coull "Bobby" Wellins, born in Glasgow on 24 January 1936, is a Scottish tenor saxophonist best known for his collaboration with Stan Tracey on the seminal 1965 British jazz album Under Milk Wood. In a 1998 poll by Jazz UK magazine, readers chose this record as their all-time favourite British jazz album despite the thousands of records made in the intervening 33 years. Wellins studied alto saxophone and harmony with his father before moving to London in the mid-1950s. He was a member of Buddy Featherstonhaugh's quintet in the late 1950s, together with Kenny Wheeler and around that time also joined drummer Tony Crombie's Jazz Inc., where he first met up with pianist Tracey, and going on to join Tracey's quartet in the early 1960s a collaboration that lasts to this day. In the intervening time Bobby has had a varied career including periods of semi-retirement playing with many of the well-known performers on the British jazz scene. .
Brian Dee needs no introduction to Marigolds having backed a number of well-known front men and women over the years.9th August - Rollo Markee and the Tailshakers www.myspace.com/rollomarkee
Fronted by the inimitable Rollo Markee on harmonica and vocals and with the stinging licks and west coast rhythms of Steve Fossey on blues guitar, the band play an authentic blend of Chicago blues and west coast swing... A red-hot band that's bound to get you moving and grooving! What could be more perfect for a Speakeasy Sunday? Rollo Started playing Blues at the age of seventeen having been inspired by his mentor Julius Junior. Twenty years on he has developed a rich, passionate and authentic blues voice. His valve amplified Harp playing is full of tone, style and energy. Working as a musician an actor and a dancer has made Rollo the consummate frontman, engaging with and enthusing audiences across Europe. The Tailshakers formed in 1998 with a vision to create a Blues band with an authentic 50's sound. They use vintage instruments, microphones and amplifiers to create a sound reminiscent of the Chess Recordings. Their dedication to blues and their attention to detail have produced a confident, stylish and highly entertaining act. The Tailshakers' show contains original material that takes in Chicago blues, boogaloo, Latin and swing, as well as some of the choicest blues players from the era.
30th August - The Don Wellar Quartet. Don Wellar on Tenor Sax, John Donaldson on Piano, Andrew Cleyndert on Bass, Dave Barry on Drums.
Don Weller began learning clarinet at the age of 14, and although classically educated he began playing in Dixieland bands around the Croydon area. He later switched to tenor saxophone and played in Kathy Stobart's rehearsal band. In the 1970s his jazz-rock group Major Surgery played only Weller's compositions. This was followed by a quartet with drummer Bryan Spring. At the same time he worked regularly with pianist Stan Tracey, and also with Harry Beckett and in a quintet with Art Themen. Renowned for his versatility, he has played with artists such as Alan Price, Tina May and Charlie Hearnshaw. He appears as lead sax (with Tower of Power backing him on horns)on the instrumental track "Nascimento" of Cat Stevens' 1978 LP Back To Earth.
In 1981 he stood in for Michael Brecker when the Gil Evans Orchestra played at the Bracknell Jazz Festival, before touring the UK and recording with trumpeter, Hannibal Marvin Peterson, added on to the Weller/Spring Quartet. He also played and recorded with Evans' British Orchestra in 1983. Also in the 1980s, together with his friend and fellow tenor sax Dick Morrissey, Weller was a regular member of Rocket 88, the boogie-woogie fun band set up by Ian "Stu" Stewart and Bob Hall, appearing on the band's only album. He has been involved with the films Absolute Beginners and Stormy Monday both as performer and composer. He won the 'Top Tenor' award in 1994, 1996 and 1998.[clarification needed] He formed a big band to perform his "Pennine Suite" at the 1996 Appleby Jazz Festival, and since then the band has regularly appeared at other jazz festivals. A recent project is his 'Electric Jazz Octet'.
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM, Cliff's Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea.
There will a summer break for the months of June and July, back on Thursday 29th August 2013 with International smooth jazz groove guitarist Chris Standring. Also International award winning smooth jazz guitarist Peter White will be returning to play the Maritime Room on Tuesday 29th October 2013.
Thursday 29th August - Chris Standring
International smooth groove jazz guitarist makes a return visit as part of a small UK tour.Thursday 26th September - TBC
Tuesday 29th October - Peter White
After the great success of his visit last October, International award winning smooth jazz guitarist Peter White returns to The Jazz Mix.Thursday 21st November - Omar with Quentin Collins/Brandon Allen Quartet
Since he broke out with the hit "There's Nothing Like This" back in 1991, this neo-soul vocalist has worked with Steve Wonder and India Arie. On the night Omar will be making sophisticated soul-funk syncopations with this excellent quartet.
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). You can download their latest brochure at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/downloads/hertsjazz.pdf
23 June - Stan Tracey Quintet. www.stantracey.com. Stan Tracey – Piano, Simon Allen – Saxes, Mark Armstrong – Trumpet, Andrew Cleyndert – Bass, Clark Tracey – Drums
The maestro returns for his honorary seasonal gig with a brand new line up, performing recently penned material from a newly recorded suite “The Flying Pig” - a tribute to his father and his WW1 experience. Stan celebrates his 70th year in music this year and is often quoted as “The Godfather of British Jazz”, receiving a CBE for services to music a few years ago on top of a long list of awards going back decades.
30 June - Nadim Teimoori Quartet. Nadim Teimoori – Tenor, Chris Eldred – Piano, Conor Chaplin – Bass, Corrie Dick – Drums
Nadim 22, studies at the Royal Academy where performance highlights have included concerts with Julian Arguelles and Peter Erskine. His current projects include his Octet, promoting the writings of the Baha’i Faith. A recent winner of the Humphrey Lyttelton RAM Jazz Award, Nadim, last heard at the club with Stan Tracey, is a genuine musical sensation – trust us!
HERTS JAZZ FESTIVAL 2013 with Georgie Fame, Django Bates & Stan Tracey and much much more. Herts Jazz Club is proud to announce details of the 2013 Herts Jazz Festival to be held at the Hawthorne Theatre, Campus West in Welwyn Garden City on 20-22 September 2013.
Over sixty two of the finest and most accomplished British jazz musicians will descend on Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City for the critically acclaimed and hotly anticipated 2013 Herts Jazz Festival. Friday 20 – Sunday 22 September. Box Office 01707 357117 http://www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk/hertsjazzfestival2013.html
Hawthorne Theatre, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6BXThe stellar line up includes 'The Godfather of British Jazz' Stan Tracey, master improviser Kenny Wheeler, eclectic virtuoso Django Bates, piano prodigy Reuben James and jazz superstar and 60s legend Georgie Fame. For full details go to www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk
Early Bird Booking Information:
Early Bird Weekend Tickets: £80.00
Early Bird Weekend Tickets for Herts Jazz Members: £70.00
Student Weekend tickets: £20
(Early Bird offer across all ticket bands are valid until 1 July after which time prices will increase by £10). Session tickets are also on sale now with 10% off for two or more sessions purchased in advance.This will be the third Festival, building upon previous years' successes. The 2012 Festival earned an unbeatable 5-star review in The Times with Alyn Shipton describing it as "one of Britain's finest jazz events". Herts Jazz Festival is being supported by Arts Council England and Fazioli will again be lending us two of their fantastic pianos. Festival Artistic Director, Clark Tracey said, "We've got three of Britain's jazz giants headlining for us this year and a fantastic range of artists performing over the whole weekend - it is going to be a really great Festival for jazz-lovers."
Festival weekend tickets go on sale from 1 April 2013. £90 (£80 Herts Jazz members, £40 students). Early-bird discounts of £10 are available for tickets purchased before 1 July 2012. Tickets will be on sale via the Festival website - www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk and at the Campus West box office (01707 357117).
Friday 20 Sept8.30pm - 11pm - Stan Tracey Octet. Stan Tracey - Piano, Simon Allen, Nadim Teimoori - Tenors, Sam Mayne - Alto, Mark Armstrong - Trumpet, Mark Nightingale - Trombone, Andrew Cleyndert - Bass, Clark Tracey - Drums
11pm - 1.00am - After hours in the foyer with Arnie Somogyi Trio. Arnie Somogyi - Bass, Tim Lapthorn - Piano, Stephen Keogh - DrumsSaturday 21 Sept
11am - 12pm - Herts Youth Jazz Ensemble
12.30pm - 1.30pm - Jason Yarde/Andrew McCormack Duo. Jason Yarde - Tenor, Andrew McCormack - Piano
1.30pm - 2.45pm - Lunch in the foyer with Leon Greening Trio. Leon Greening - Piano, Adam King - Bass, Steve Brown - Drums
2.45pm - 4pm - Ronnie Rae Quintet plus Fionna Duncan. Ronnie Rae - Bass, Bruce Adams - Trumpet, Art Themen - Tenor, Steve Melling - Piano, Clark Tracey - Drums
4.30pm - 5.45pm - Kenny Wheeler Quintet. Kenny Wheeler - Trumpet/Flugel, Stan Sulzmann - Tenor, John Paricelli - Guitar, Chris Laurence - Bass, Martin France - Drums
5.45pm - 7.00pm - Dinner in the foyer with Nigel Price Trio. Nigel Price - Guitar, Pete Whittaker - Organ, Matt Home - Drums
7.00pm - 8.30pm - Iain Ballamy's Anorak. Iain Ballamy - Tenor, Gareth Williams - Piano, Steve Watts - Bass, Martin France - Drums
9.00pm - 10.30pm - Django Bates' Beloved. Django Bates - Piano, Petter Eldh - Bass, Petter Bruun - Drums
10.30pm - 1.00am - After hours in the foyer with Clark Tracey Trio. Clark Tracey - Drums, John Critchinson - Piano, Dave Green - BassSunday 22 Sept
11am - 12pm - College Collection winners
12.30pm - 1.30pm - Tony Kofi Quartet plays Monk. Tony Kofi - Saxes, Jonathan Gee - Piano, Ben Hazleton- Bass, Winston Clifford - Drums
1.30pm - 2.45pm - Lunch in the foyer with Alan Barnes Trio . Alan Barnes - Clarinet, Jim Hart - Vibes, Paul Clarvis - Drums
2.45pm - 4pm - Don Weller Quartet. Don Weller - Tenor, David Newton - Piano, Andrew Cleyndert - Bass, Dave Barry - Drums
4.30pm - 5.45pm - Tribute to JJ & Kai. Mark Nightingale, Alistair White - Trombones, John Horler - Piano, Alec Dankworth - Bass, Clark Tracey - Drums
QUEEN'S THEATRE Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT. Tel: 01708 462374. For more information and to book tickets visit www.queens-theatre.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk twitter http://twitter.com/QueensTheatreH facebook https://www.facebook.com/QueensTheatreH
Sun 23 Jun | 12.45pm - 2.45pm
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME JAZZ - With Pete Corrigan and the Band of Hope
Doors open at 12 noon | In the Foyer Enjoy the very best Dixieland jazz. £4 | Under 18s freeSun 30 Jun | 12.45pm - 2.45pm
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME JAZZ - With Pete Corrigan and the Band of Hope
Doors open at 12 noon | In the Foyer Enjoy the very best Dixieland jazz. £4 | Under 18s freeSun 30 Jun | 7.30pm - THE LIAM GRUNDY BAND
Laidback humour and good time honky-tonk blues from Liam and his band. Blending jazz, country and material from Memphis to New Orleans, Liam is a big hit in Nashville, where he regularly performs with Elvis guitar legend Scotty Moore. £10.50Fri 12 July | 3 - 5pm | In the Foyer. Extra!! Swinging Afternoon Jazz!!
We're delighted to welcome jazz singer HELEN KEATING AND HER BAND for an afternoon of swing in the Foyer. £5
CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB
Chelmsford Jazz Club presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG (next to the Civic Theatre). The majority of concerts are held on Sundays at lunchtime, although in the summer months some are held in the evening. The jazz presented by the club is generally mainstream and modern and the club is justly proud of the quality of the musicians, British, European and American, who appear. For an annual subscription of £8.00 (£14.00 joint) members are entitled to a £4.00 reduction on normal ticket prices, and early notice of concerts. A monthly newsletter passes on information about our own club, as well as items of interest about other local venues. There is a friendly atmosphere at the club, so please come along and decide for yourself. For membership enquiries call Larry Newall-Smith on. 01245 256510.
Sunday 8th Sept at 12.15 pm - Roger Beaujolais Quartet. Tickets are £14 (£10 for members). Advance bookings 01245 606505.
Sunday 6th Oct at 12.15 pm - from the USA, renowned multi-award winning Baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan makes his Chelmsford debut with Ross Stanley - Hammond organ, Nigel
Price - guitar & Matt Home - drums. Tickets are £14 (£10 for members). Advance bookings 01245 606505.
Sunday 10th Nov at 12.15 pm - Mike Piggott Quartet. Tickets are £14 (£10 for members). Advance bookings 01245 606505.
Sunday 8th Dec at 12.15 pm - we end this year's jazz season with a hugely swinging Christmas party. Chelmsford are pleased to present Ray Gelato and the Giants. Tickets are £15 (£11 for members). This gig has been very generously supported by M&G and the December raffle proceeds are donated to a local charity. Advance bookings 01245 606505.
HORNCHURCH JAZZ CLUB, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex Tel: Laurie on 0791 355 8616 . Great atmosphere. Dancing. Drinks at Club Prices. Members £5. Guests £6. 8:30 - 11pm
JAZZ 825 at THE RAILWAY HOTEL / JAZZ AT THE RAILWAY HOTEL, behind Southend Central Station, Clifftown Road Town Centre, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1AJ. The best of the local Jazz scene with many special guests! Free admission. all gigs start 8.25 to 11:00 and all are on Wednesday.
THE NEW TOWNHOUSE JAZZ CLUB, Cheshunt & Waltham Cross Conservative Club, 33 - 35 Eleanor Cross Road, EN8 7LF. Admission £7.50 members/£8.50 non members (usually) Bands 1st set 8.15pm. Tel:01992 629227 or 07956 980572. e-mail: sharte...@aol.com or tdho...@virginmedia.com
BERKHAMSTED JAZZ . We present live jazz of all kinds regularly for a listening audience in a relaxed club atmosphere, with a reasonably priced licensed bar. We welcome all ages with cncessionaryprices for members, children and students. All concerts are £10 for members and Dacorum Card holders, and £13 for visitors and guests.
We are firmly established as one of the premier jazz venues in the South East of England, attracting the best of musical talent from a wide area. We frequently have full houses for our events so it is worthwhile to book early. Our belief is that jazz is for enjoyment and we wish to encourage listeners to all the different elements that jazz comprises. We are neither a ‘Traditional
Jazz’ club, nor a ‘Modern Jazz’ club; we try to include as many facets of jazz as possible in our programme. Concerts are at the Civic Centre, High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HD unless otherwise stated. There are parking spaces on the High Street and in the car park behind the shops opposite. There is wheelchair access for the disabled. Our membership is stable at about 300. Over the years we have welcomed over 1500 Jazz lovers as members!Booking arrangements:
In Person - Perfect Pitch, Chesham [Members must show their Membership Card] At Concerts - Tickets for all concerts will be available from Simon and Joanna Blofeld.
By Post - Pls quote membership numbers Cheque, payable to "Berkhamsted Jazz", and stamped self-addressed envelope to Berkhamsted Jazz, 6 Longfield Gardens, Tring, HP23 4DN.
By email - Pls quote membership numbers. Tickets may be ordered by email at bjazzt...@gmail.com
By phone. Pls quote membership numbers. Tickets may be ordered (Mon to Fri 9.00am to 6.00pm preferred) from 01442-824173. Tickets ordered by email or telephone will be left on the door for collection and payment until 15 minutes before the concert starts.Sat 29th Jun 8:00pm
Bateman Brothers Jazz Band playing the music of the Louis Armstrong All Stars - Alan Bateman (tpt), Ian Bateman( tb), Trevor Whiting (clt), Craig Milverton (p), John Day ( b), Steve Rushton (d), Maggie Reeday (voc).
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB - The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982
No entry charge, visitors welcome
June 25th - Ian Brameld's Dixielanders back to the 'Big easy'. Ian is in the Ken Collier tradition with researched material and an interesting commentary between numbers. Come all ye Traddies! (And Moddies too, you might learn some jazz history!)
July 2nd - Kingsclub 7. Our house band led by John Davis, with guest players, and the usual front line of John Mole and Jez Guest on Saxes, John Bridge trombone, and Ray Kelly on vocals. .
July 9th - Lou's Sextet. Jazz, Latin, Jazz Rock, and blues, from some of the best players on our patch.
July 16th - Hertswing, Our premier big band is back on the stand with a wide pad of swing things. Come in your hundreds!
July 23rd - Club Django Vipers. Imagine Paris 1938, Stephen and Django live again! With this splendid 'Hot Club' group's re-creation. Not to be missed.
July 30th. - Club closed for refurbishment. Open again on August 6th.
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. For further information please contact Neil Fryer 01992 442263 m 07504 733892 www.broxbournerowing.org.
Thurs 11th July - Return visit of SKELTON & SKINNER ALLSTARS. Mike Lovatt, Pat White, Craig Wild, Freddie Gavita (trumpets) Gordon Campbell, Andy Wood, Mark Nightingale, Pete North (trombones) Colin Skinner, Mark Crooks, Luke Annesley, Olly Wilby, Gemma Moore (saxophones) Graham Harvey (keyboard) Anthony Kerr (vibraphone) Colin Oxley (guitar) Jeremy Brown (bass) Matt Skelton (drums).
Barbecue with Music £5 and Licensed bar from 7.00 pm. Concert at 8.30 p.m. Tickets £15 available from:Neil Fryer 01992 442263 m 07504 733892
Sun 18th Aug - SUMMER SUNDAY SPECIAL.
A Marvellous Musical Miscellany. With Ross Stanley (Hammond Organ/keyboard) Colin Oxley (guitar) Matt Home (drums) and many more. Music and Licensed Bar from 3.0p.m. to 10.30 p.m . Admission £15 including Barbecue at 6.00 p.m.
Thurs 5th Sept - UNIT 4.
All Star Super Group Featuring Graham Harvey (keyboard) Colin Oxley (Guitar) Jeremy Brown (bass) Matt Skelton (drums). Doors Open 8.00pm Music from 8.30pm.
Admission £10.00 Under 21 £5.00
CADOGAN HALL JAZZ DIVAS Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ
Box Office: 020 7730 4500 Online bookings: http://www.cadoganhall.com http://www.cadoganhall.com/tour-dates/jazz-divas
Thursday 18 July 2013, 7.30pm - Claire Martin presenting The Great American Songbook with The Claire Martin Quartet
Tickets: £27, £22, £15
THE CHERRY TREE, Knowl Green, Belchamp St Paul, Suffolk, CO10 7BY. 01787 237653 8.00-10.30pm £8. All with the Roger Odell Trio & Larraine Odell (voc). www.jazz-nights.com.
Sun 23rd Jun - Nicholas Meier
Sun 7th July - Gilad Atzmon
Sun 21st July - Carlos Lopez-Real
JAZZ at the HUNTER CLUB - First class jazz in Bury St Edmunds, 6 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PJ.
Monthly session featuring CHRIS INGHAM piano, REV. ANDREW BROWN bass and RUSS MORGAN drums. "Like being driven around in a Rolls-Royce" ART THEMEN
More info/reservations: http://www.headhunterslive.org/ Reservations headhun...@gmail.com or 01284 748280 (office hours)
THAT SWING THING. Taking place on 2nd Thursday of every month at 8pm* at Dereham Memorial Hall, 61 Norwich Street, Dereham NR19 1AD (see website for tickets etc. or available at the door on the night: www.derehammemorialhall.co.uk/thatswingthing) Free parking opposite Hall.
11th July - Eddie Seales Big Band (East Anglia's Premier 18 piece Big Band)
TUNBRIDGE WELLS JAZZ CLUB - The Masonic Centre, St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9UY. No ticket reservations - please be early to choose your seat! All student tickets £2.00 and all concerts are from 8:00on till 11:00 pm. www.twjazzclub.co.uk
Fri 5th Jul - 'SWING FEVER' featuring the clarinet dueting DAVE SHEPHERD and CHRIS WALKER. Tickets £13.00 (Members voucher holders £11.50)
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL 01303 277175 2013. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 30pm To book seats please email or call 01303 277175
GERRY MULLIGAN - -THE NEXT CHAPTER - THE BOB BROOKMEYER YEARS
June 27th MICK FOSTER - baritone sax
GEOFF MASON - trombone
JOHN HORLER - piano
TIM WELLS - double bass
ROD BROWN - drumsJuly 4th CLARK TRACEY QUINTET £10 www.clarktracey.com
The Young Guns
Clark Tracey recognised by his peers as one Europes greatest drummers, brings this very talented group of young musicians to the FJC - With the Trumpet sensation of the British Jazz Scene
HENRY ARMBURG-JENNINGS
Chris Maddock alto
Rueben James piano
Dan Casimir double bass
Tickets 01303 277175
July 11th - NO JAZZ THIS WEEK ( Theatre in use )
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ - QUINTETVILLE & Quality
July 18th - COLIN WELCH / ED MAYO £9
ColinWelch MD at Highworth & lead alto with the London based Denmark Street Big Band teams up again with world cruise trumpeter Ed Mayo-
Colin Welch sax -------- Ed Mayo trumpet & flg horn
Teddy Pope drums.
Chis Neill piano.
Steve King bass.
Tickets 01303 277175
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ
July 25th - SPIKE HEATLEY TRIO £10
with Special Guest ART THEMAN Please Google Spike Heatley & Art Theman
Spike Heatley who resides in France - makes his annual visit to the UK - playing all the top jazz clubs - with the top orthopaedic surgeon turned brilliant saxophonist Art Theman -
Plus--- Malcolm Mortimer drums -- - - -Andrew Williams guitar
Tickets 01303 277175
July 27th Saturday The Award Winning MIDLANDS YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA ( 2013 Southern Tour )
In the main Tower Theatre
Tickets 01303 223925 or www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ
August 1st Modern Jazz at it's Best £10
The 21st century's answer to Tubby Hayes THE SIMON SPILLETT QUARTET
Simon Spillett tenor - - - - John Critchinson piano
Alec Dankworth double bass- - - Clark Tracey drums
Tickets 01303 277175SEAT BOOKINGS FOR ALL FJC JAZZ - 01303 277175. The Folkestone Jazz Club is non profit making. It is run by & for those with a like minded interest in our kind of music.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LIVE MUSIC DERICK WOODLAND BERYL WOOD 01303 260330 01303 277175
MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB is held every first Sunday of the month at Hotel Hatfield, The Esplanade, Lowestoft, NR33 0QP. www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk
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 The basement Backstage Bar is open from 6pm serving a selection of food and drinks - live music starts at 8pm.
Weds 26th June - SARAH ELLEN HUGHES + RICK SIMPSON TRIO - 'Popular and skillfully swinging jazz vocalist' - RICK SIMPSON piano, TOM FARMER double bass & DARREN ALTMAN drums. Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student
Thurs 27th June - SE COLLECTIVE NIGHT - 'REDSHIFT' ftg. TRISH CLOWES tenor sax, ANDEA Di BIASE double bass & PAT DAVEY drums + ALAM NATHOO QUINTET - A tight-knit ensemble that has been together for several years now, the emphasis is on material that is largely accessible, using memorable themes and catchy grooves, whilst retaining the adventurous spirit of modern jazz improvisation - ALAM NATHOO tenor sax, HANNES RIEPLER guitar, TOM HEWSON piano, RYAN TREBILCOCK bass & JON SCOTT drums.Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £8/£5 MU, student
SUNDAY 30th June - 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
ANNIE'S JAZZ in FINCHINGFIELD A monthly venue (Thursdays) in this beautiful Essex village at The Fox Inn which is an old established public house with an outstanding reputation for food. Hosted by Annie. This is a small intimate venue and it is advisable to book ahead. Telephone number is 01371-810151. The Fox Inn, The Green, Finchingfield, Essex. CM7 4JX.
Thursday the 11th of July - Kai Hoffman.
American born singer and entertainer appeared in January to much acclaim. A resident performer at Ronnie Scott's in London,Kai has recently released another album.
Thursday the 25th of July - Natalia Farran.
Wonderful Spanish born singer who will entertain you with a mix of English and spanish jazz.
Thursday the 8th of August - Joe Gibson.
Hugely popular young singer and musician who needs little introduction to regular guests at the Fox.
Thursday the 29th of August- Kevin Fitzimmons and Leon Greening.
Two world renowned artistes will be joined by Dominic Howles on Bass. Kevin has appeared all over the world in many of the best venues and has performed for members of the royal family.
Thursday the 12th of September - Annie performs a tribute to some of her favourite composers and performers with a trio of highly talented musicians.
Thursday the 26th of September - Lee Gibson and trio.
One of Britains finest singers for many years. Lee has produced several albums and has performed around the world. A world class professional who commands respect and attention.
Thursday the 31st of October - Georgia Mancio.
One of the finest singers in the u.k today. An award winning singer and songwriter and organiser of London's international voice festival.
Thursday the 28th of November - Robin Phillips.
Highly respected pianist, vocal entertainer and bandleader. Currently recording his latest album he is also renowned for his duelling piano shows.
JAZZ NIGHTS AT THE FOX INN Bury St Edmunds www.thefoxinnbury.co.uk 01284-705562
FREE live Jazz every Sunday from January until the end of November in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Entrance is free and there is a large free car park. For drinks in the lounge or book a table for dinner and stay for the evening, sit back, relax and enjoy. All food is cooked freshly to order using the best local ingredients including free range meats. See website for SPECIAL JAZZ DEAL incl: 3 course dinner, bottle of wine, entertainment, luxury boutique room and Suffolk breakfast served until 11.45am. Contact: 01284-705562 Website: www.thefoxinnbury.co.uk. Music starts at 7.15 until 9.45, sometimes later. If you would like to get in touch do call Sheila direct on 077-47-777-195 keeping jazz live and free!!! The Fox Inn, Restaurant & Rooms, 1 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1XX. See our Jazz page on our website and to download our Jazz Leaflet with more detail.
JAZZ AT BARNEY'S CAFE/BAR 46-56 Portland Rd, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QN (Tel: 01903 527075). Website: http://www.barneysworthing.co.uk
Every Saturday from 8.30pm until 11pm, join local tenor saxophonist MIKE PAPPENHEIM with various guest artists for two sets of mainstream, standards-led jazz with some easy-listening and pop tunes thrown in. Barney's cafe/bar is at . There's always a lively atmosphere here and Barney's is well known locally for putting on live music several nights a week. FREE ENTRY!
SONNY'S MUSIC AT CROSS KEYS Live Jazz, Blues & Groove every Thursday & Friday. 236/238 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9XD. Table reservations for diners only telephone 01892 536 516. www.crosskeystw.co.uk/giglist Food available from 6:30pm, Draught Doombar and Harvey's Best permanently available. Reservations - 01892 536 516 - in...@crosskeystw.co.uk. All music is free.
Open Mic Night - Wednesday, 26/06/2013, 8:30pm
Sarah-Jane Hassell & Roger Lewin - Thursday, 27/06/2013, 8:00pm
Smokey Mokes with Matt Bullard - Friday, 28/06/2013, 8:30pm
Frank Holder & Shane Hill - Thursday, 04/07/13
Nicola Palmer & Paul Malsom - Thursday,11/07/13
Bob Haddrell & Bob Bernard - Thursday, 18/07/13
Dani Lemer & Olly Stevenson - Thursday,25/07/13
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STELLA'S JAZZ CLUB www.stellajazz.co.uk www.stellajazz.com Music @ The Swan Hotel, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9AS 8.30-11pm £7.50 on door. Based in a the small town of Harleston not far from the beautiful Suffolk Heritage coast . So if you fancy a day on the broads or beach and then are looking for something to wind your day down, head to the jazz club for a chilled evening's entertainment from some of the UK's best musicians. It is only £5 for members and membership is £2.50 ! Accommodation is available at the Venue.
Wednesday 26th June 2013
Colin Bray - Famous Jazz Pianist and Sax Player, Phil Brooke - Top Guitarist think Pat Metheney/Joe Pass; Stella Goodey - Jazz Singer; Mark Adams - Bass and Keith Virley - Drums
Wednesday 31st July 2013
Julian Marc Stringle - Innovative British Sax Prodigy, Jim Douglas - Master Jazz Guitar in the style of Freddie Green; Stella Goodey - Jazz Singer; Mark Adams - Bass and Keith Virley - Drums
Wednesday 28th August 2013
Andy Dickens - Charismatic No. 1 British Trumpet Player, Stella Goodey - Vocals; Phil Brooke - Guitar; Mark Adams - Bass and Keith Virley - Drums
Wednesday 25th September 2013
Pete Rudeforth - Trumpet player in The Chris Barber Band, Phil Brooke - Virtuoso Jazz Guitar; Stella Goodey - Jazz Singer; Mark Adams - Bass and Keith Virley - Drums
CAROL BRAITHWAITE'S FORTHCOMING GIGS. For more information and to check dates and detail, visit the website: www. carolbraithwaite.com
Carol Braithwaite's Jazz
New monthly Afternoon Jazz Club with the Jazz Fraternity 12.30 - 2.30pm. £5
Function Suite, 1st Bowl, Radford Way, Billericay CM12 ODX
Trad and Swing with Hugh Rainey, George Tidiman, Tim Huskisson, Roger Curphey, Ric Rossie
Club Dates for 2013: 7th June, 12th July, 16th August, 20th September, 11th October, 15th November, 13th December.Monthly Jazz Club at the Park View, Chalkwell Park, Westcliff on Sea SS0 8NB. Enjoy an evening of swinging, relaxing music with Carol and her cre
On most nights: Tim Huskisson, Mike Sagrott, Ted Simkins from 8:00-10.30pm. Entry £4.
Club dates for 2013 : 20th June, 18th July, 15th August, 19th September, 17th October, 21st November
For the diary:
9th August - Spice of Life, London.
11th August - Garden Party (sold out)
24th September - The Smack, Leigh on Sea
29th September - Bandstand, Southend Prittlewell Park.
THE JEFF SHORT BAND & SINGERS
CHELMSFORD FOOTBALL CLUB Presents 'Jeff's Jazz Joint' New Jazz 'n' Swing Club on the 2nd Friday in the Month TICKETS £10.00 An Evening of Jazz & Swing Music 8.00pm 10.30pm
A series of Jazz Nights on the First Friday of the Month. Featuring some of the finest jazz musicians & the occasional guest artist! With music from The Great American Songbook & More! Music by Cole Porter - George Gershwin - Irving Berlin - Sinatra - Ella Fitzgerald - & Much, Much, More! Smart Venue with Comfortable Seating at Tables - Licensed Bar - Basket Meals Available - Large Air Conditioned Room - Huge Free Car Park - Raffle - Superb Sound System. Featuring Jeff Jeff Short Quartet & Singers. More Details please visit www.jeffshort.co.uk or call: 01245 450 450
SECOND VENUE. The Winchester Club, Cross Road, Collier Row, ROMFORD Essex RM7 8EA.
Regular Jazz Nights. Featuring some of the finest jazz musicians & the occasional guest artist! With music from The Great American Songbook & More! Music by Cole Porter - George Gershwin - Irving Berlin - Sinatra - Ella Fitzgerald - & Much, Much, More! Entrance £10.00. featuring Jeff Jeff Short Quartet & Singers. More Details please visit www.jeffshort.co.uk or call: 01245 450 450
RON SPACK'S JAZZTET at THE OAKWOOD 564 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5HX. Every Monday evening 8.30pm -11pm. Sitters-in welcome. Meals served prior to and throughout the evening.
Monday 24th June. Dave Jago- Trombone. Alex Field-Guitar. Mike Barry-Drums.
RON SPACK'S DINNER JAZZ at THE RAYLEIGH LODGE THAI RESTAURANT. The Chase, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 8RW. 7:30PM. 01268 742149.
RON SPACK'S DINNER JAZZ at WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Southend on Sea.SSO 7QW. 01702 345247. At 1pm
Sunday 23rd June.
Sunday 30th June.
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
6 July - FG with the Alex Webb Trio (Gary Crosby,bass, Andy Chapman, drums) at The Junction. 9PM. 9 Gayton Road, Harrow, HA1 2DH. 0208 426 0947. www.thejunctionharrow.co.uk. £5
12 July - Frank Griffith Nonet w/Georgia Mancio- vocals at the Goring Jazz Club. 8PM. The Boathouse, Cariad Court, Cleeves Road, Goring on Thames, RG8 9BT. www.goringjazzgig.co.uk. £15.
25 July - Frank Griffith Nonet w/Georgia Mancio, vocals at the Ealing Jazz Festival, Walpole Park, Ealing Broadway, W5. 9PM. www.ealing.gov.uk/info. Free
21 September - Frank Griffith Quartet presents the music of Stan Getz w/John Horler, piano, Alec Dankworth, bass and Trevor Tomkins, drums.
Bridport Arts Centre, 8PM. South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NR. 01308 427183. www.bridport-arts.com. £12.
BRIGITTE BERAHA
Sat 22nd June 10.15pm: Red Skies trio, with Bobby Wellins & special guest Barry Green. Jazz & Latin standards + other gems, to celebrate the recent release of the Red Skies album. Polish Jazz Cafe Posk, 238-246 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 0RF. £12/10
Mon 24th June 6.30-10.30pm: with Will Bartlett @ The Archduke. We will be playing some of our favourite jazz & latin standards and more! Concert Hall Approach, South Bank, London SE1
Tuesday 25th June 6.30-10.30PM: back at The Archduke, this time with Barry Green! Concert Hall Approach, South Bank, London SE1
Weds 26th June 8.30pm: Riff Raff @ E17jazz. With Dave Manington, Ivo Neame, Rob Updegraff, Tom Challenger & Tim Giles. Beautiful compositions by Dave Manington. Orford Road Social Club, Walthamstow, London E17. £10/7
Thurs 27th June 8.30pm: Impossible Ark Night @ The Vortex. With Stan Sulzman-sax, Ross Stanley-organ, Rob Updegraff-guitar & Tim Giles-drums. Originals, standards and more... 11 Gillett Square. London N16 8AZ
Fri 28th June 8.30pm: Babelfish @ The Vortex. With Barry Green, Chris Laurence & Paul Clarvis! We'll be playing material from last year's album and our forthcoming one!! 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ. £10
Tuesday 25th June 6.30-10.30PM: back at The Archduke, this time with Barry Green! Concert Hall Approach, South Bank, London SE1
JOHN PETTERS SWING BAND
John Petters is announcing the release as a digital download of the album 'Sing Sing Sing' by the John Petters Swing Band. You can now buy the album on Itunes, from Amazon. The session was recorded in 2007 and features James Evans - clarinet & sax, David Blenkhorn - guitar, vocal, Charles Condy - piano & Heather Birt - bass.
London Riverboat Shuffle -7th September. Tickets are selling very well. 2 bands on the Dixie Queen. Details: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/thamesriver.htm
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The Brubecks will be playing at the Corn Hall, 10 St Nicholas St, Town Centre, Diss IP22 4LB on 22nd June - Featuring Dave Brubeck's legendary music and original compositions by his sons. 22nd June 7.30pm Tickets : £19. Available online at www.disscornhall.co.uk or contact the Box Office on 01379 652 241. For more information please contact: jessic...@googlemail.com
For over 50 years, Dave Brubeck was a giant of American jazz, exciting millions of fans with his inimitable improvisation and rhythms. In the 70s and 80s his sons Darius, Chris and Dan - all fine musicians in their own right - recorded and toured worldwide with Dave as Two Generations of Brubeck and The New Brubeck Quartet. Now, following the death of their father in December last year, they have come together to play the music that made him a legend of modern jazz. With special guest British saxophonist Dave O'Higgins, this "Brubecks Play Brubeck" concert extraordinary evening of music will include famous Brubeck classics like Take Five and Blue Rondo a La Turk, as well as standard tunes associated with Dave and a few of their own popular compositions.
Sunday Jazz Club at Southend Pier Cultural Centre on Sunday 23rd June 12.30pm - 3pm. Guitar Galaxy - 3 Guitars and a Double Bass, featuring Jim Mullen, John Etheridge, Dominic Ashworth and Jonty Fisher. Tickets £15 including Pier train fare and are available from The Visitor Information Centre 01702 618747 or from the eshop on www.visitsouthend.co.uk
Kevin Fitzsimmons Sextet returns to Ronnie Scott's with Gareth Lockrane again on flutes, on 23rd June (Sunday Jazz Lunch) 'Bennett-To-Buble: The American Songbook At Its Best' show. Tickets www.ronniescotts.co.uk
Kevin Fitzsimmons (vocals), Leon Greening (keys), Gareth Lockrane (flutes), Alex Garnett (sax), Matt Fishwick (drums) , Dominic Howles (bass). www.jazzwurx.co.uk
Sunday June 23 1:30 - 4pm Jazz On The Quay - Wivenhoe (the ever popular annual event) with Pete Jezard & The Blackwater Band featuring: Brian Hart (Clarinet/Sax) Mel Cox (Banjo), Gerry Hoskin (Bass) Ron West (Drums), with Pete Jezard (Trombone/Vocals) with possible annual special guest appearance of the incorrigible, indomitable vocalist Celia
The Roger Odell Trio & Larraine Odell (voc). www.jazz-nights.com. will be appearing at the Bures Jazz Festival - Bures, Suffolk on the 4th July 2013. Gates Open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Artists featured are Larraine Odell & The Jazznights Trio, The Watson-Hurley Quartet, and Snake Davis with The Jazznights Trio.
The Sparrows of Paris, Jazz quartet with a French twist! Presenting French music of the 1930s to 50s and Jazz featuring Carolyn Saint-Pé, Pete Watson, Thierry Courault and Julia Doyle.
Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec, 140 Newington Butts, Kennington, London SE11 4RN Tube: Kennington on Saturday 6th July @ 9:00pm until 12:00 midnight.
Free entry. The Sparrows of Paris www.thesparrowsofparis.com Twitter: @sparrowsofparis
Charity Summer Evening Jazz Concert - Ingatstone, Essex - - Saturday 6th July. Book tickets in advance online - via website: www.summereveningjazz.co.uk. Tickets available from various local outlets - see website.
On 6th July the Rotary Club of Ingatestone is holding the 17th 'Summer Evening Jazz' in the grounds of Ingatestone Hall. Originally run by the former Shenfield and Hutton Rotary Club, with the support of sponsors and ticket sales, this popular event has amassed over £131,789 from the previous sixteen years. The gates open at 5.45pm and the concert begins at 6.15pm. Accompanied children under 17 are admitted free, and there is free car parking. Admission is £13.00 by ticket and £15 at the gate (if available).
The continued generosity of Lord Petre allows approximately 1000 of the paying public to enjoy the beautiful setting of Ingatestone Hall. Every year people bring their families and their picnics, and settle down to listen to an evening of classic New Orleans jazz. This is provided by the Frog Island Jazz Band and Bob Dwyer's Hot Seven. This year a licensed bar will be run by Brentwood Brewing Company with real ales on tap, so no need to bring your own drinks. In addition, hot dog, coffee and ice cream stalls will only add to the enjoyment for all ages! A raffle is held during the evening and excellent quality prizes are on offer. Another highlight is the Umbrella Parade which simulates a New Orleans wake procession, with the bands leading the 'mourners' with their gaily decorated umbrellas around the Hall gardens. Three prizes are awarded to the adult, child and child under 5, who have the best decorated brollies.
Once again, the chosen charities this year are the Farleigh and Saint Francis Hospices, Essex St. John Ambulance and other Rotary worthy causes. The Hospices have been providing care to thousands of people with cancer and life limiting illnesses across Essex for many years. It is only through the generosity of the people of Essex that they are able to continue to provide this essential service.
The 29th Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival is set for July 5th to 14th with a foretaste of a Hot Summer in Birmingham here: ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRnCKf5PRqA.
Europe's biggest free jazz party will bring together hundreds of the best musicians working in this country and further afield for over 150 performances around England's second city. Watch this space for programme details.
Friday 12 July 2013 - Sunday 14 July 2013 - Peace In The Park 2013
Johnty Wilks saxophonist plus Craig Pruess, Lucinda Drayton, The Ganda Boys, and Andy Blisset at the Global Retreat Centre, Oxford, UK
Fans of Sinatra & Big Bands can also see Kevin Fitzsimmons & The Pete Long Orchestra (15 piece) in 'Sinatra Sequins & Swing - The Capitol Years Live! show at West Cliff Theatre Clacton on 14th July (Tickets £21.00 & concs via www.westcliffclacton.co.uk). www.sinatrasequinsandswing.com
Friday 19 July 2013 - Sunday 21 July 2013 - Singing Sticks Festival 2013
Johnty Wilks saxophonist, Klaridoo, LC Beats, SuperROO, Mack Yidhaki, Inta Africa, Chris Puleston, and Koichiro at The Overstone Scout Camp, Northampton
Picnic Jazz at the Pavilion on Sunday 28 July in Orford, Suffolk IP12 2NY. Doors open at 12, Adults £15 and Children Free. Appearing this year are Georgia Mancio and Polly Gibbons plus Natasha Hodge with Jazz Bazaar and also Nick Raison. Further Information from Jacki Maslin 01394 450799 or orfor...@wellassociates.co.uk
Lavenham Lazy Jazz Sunday Afternoon, 25th August 2013 1.30 to 3.30pm
As part of its Carnival celebrations in 2013, live Jazz will be playing all Sunday afternoon on the village Playing Fields. Entry is free and people are being encouraged to come with a picnic and just chill-ax for a couple of hours in an otherwise hectic life. Bring a picnic or visit our award winning Farmers Market in the Village Hall across the road (the market is open from midday) and buy some fresh food and wine to take along. The village boasts four pubs (Swan, Cock, Greyhound and Angel) and several restaurants (all have won awards) as well as over 40 shops that will be open on Sunday, selling everything from antiques to anchovies.
Pimms and lemonade, strawberries, ice cream and crepes will be on sale at the Playing Fields with proceeds to the local school. There are covered marquees if its gets wet (even in August!) but otherwise come and enjoy a lazy afternoon in a picturesque and magical medieval village that was recently used as Godric's Hollow in the Harry Potter movies, take in the shops, market, sights and museums, then relax to the Jazz. Lavenham is in Suffolk, north of Sudbury and south of Bury St Edmunds. Visit our website to get a feel for the village: www.discoverlavenham.co.uk. Nearest parking in the village is besides the Cock PH, 50m away, and is free. It includes a coach park and is by the Village Hall. Voluntary donations welcome for local charities on the day, but essentially there is no obligation other than to come and enjoy the music with your picnic.
Organised by Lavenham Community Council. Sponsored and supported by: Royal British Legion, Lavenham Merchants Guild, Lavenham Brook Farm, Lavenham Press, Sworders
John Petters is promoting London Louis Armstrong Riverboat Shuffle on the Dixie Queen Sat 7th September - a trip along the river, under Tower Bridge, towards Westminster and back out towards the Thames barrier (tides permitting) with trad jazz performances on two decks, with adequate dancing and seating areas for everyone. The number of tickets sold will be limited in order that everyone can be seated. The boat departs at 14:00 from Tower Pier, returning a 17:00. There will be two bars on board, but no food, so you may bring picnics. Two sizzling hot, traditional jazz bands - John Petters New Orleans All Stars and Trefor Williams Usual Suspects. Tickets are just £29.50 per person. If you or your club can get a party of 10 or more, they can do a special price.
To book please send a cheque payable to TERESA PETTERS to 218 New House Farm Hospital Drove Long Sutton, PE12 9EN.
Booking form: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/documents/dixiequeen.pdf
If you prefer to pay by Paypal send an e-mail to tjp...@traditional-jazz.com for a Paypal invoice.
The New Orleans All stars will feature - the outstandingly talented Alan Bateman, currently performing in a sell-out show recreating the '50s Louis Armstrong All Stars arrangements to great acclaim. Joining Alan will be the internationally famous clarinet/saxophonist, Pete Allen with trombonist, respected writer and broadcaster Mike Pointon. Together with Jonathan 'J J' Vinten and bassist Keith Donald. Trefor 'Fingers' Williams will be with trumpeter, Denny Illett and Australian reedman, Karl Hird with Dave Hewett a formidable trombonist. Banjo, guitarist, Dave Moorwood with young drumming star, Baby Jools.
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Monday
Jazz in the Round, The Cockpit, Gateforth St, Marylebone NW8 8EH. Jazz/contemporary music every last Monday in the month. www.thecockpit.org.uk/jazz First band 8pm. Tickets from £8 020 7258 2925. DJ set with Jez in the bar.
Tuesday
Annie's Jazz at Ye Olde Smack, 7 High Street, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 2EN. Every Tuesday 8-30-11pm. Free admission. www.anniesjazz.co.uk for more. Annies Jazz @yeoldesmack. annie...@googlemail.com
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.
Jazz at The Kings Langley Club. The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm. 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, visitors welcome. There will be a session as usual on January 1st.
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.
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 Wednesday evening The Belvedere Jazz and Swing Music Club. Doors open at 7:30pm with music commencing at 8:00pm -10.30pm. Admission £10. Top bands and artists - see above for programme. Friendly atmosphere, candle lit tables- all welcome. Large free car park, bar. www.belvederejazz.co.uk
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
New regular Wednesday night - from 8pm at The Dalston Jazz Bar, 4 Bradbury Street N16 8JN presents The New Trio Gig with Cyro Zuzi on drums, Cameron Pier on Guitar, Bukky on Tenor & Soprano Sax plus Guests. Good food & Beverage available. Free entry. Come support this new night :)
Jazz at the Railway Hotel, Southend. 32 Clifftown Road Town Centre, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1AJ. The best of the local Jazz scene with many special guests! Free admission. Start at 8.30.
The Liberty Hall Jazz Band are playing on the first Wednesday of each month at Liberal Club, 7 Station Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0RZ .
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 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
The Pump House Jazz Club at Watford continues on Thursdays. http://www.pumphouse.info/cgi-bin/pumphouse/site.pl?skin=blues&type=wiki&mode=view&fn=pump_house_jazz_club
The Cross Keys is an independent pub in Tunbridge Wells with live music at the core. Sonny's Jazz nights run every Thursday and there is no charge for entry. Find them on St Johns Road (A26) just over a mile north of Tunbridge Wells Town Centre. 236/238 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9XD Tel: 01892 536 516:
The Just Jazz & Blues Band have a regular monthly spot at "The Audley", Mount Street, London W1. Admission Free - starts from 7.30pm - Food & drink available.
Friday
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. They also host some great blues nights: Jazz £8 on the door or £7 in advance - Blues £7 on the door or £6 in advance. See Listings
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.
Saturday
A new monthly AFTERNOON venue featuring Dixie/Swing/Blues & a bit of skiffle from 1:30 - 4:30 pm at The Cherrytree, Brightlingsea CO7 0JF
Sunday
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.
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.Admission £7. Members £6. Guests £6. 8:30 - 11pm.
The Little Jazz Club at the Mayflower in Leigh is no more, due to noice complaints.
Jazz and Tapas, 1st Sunday of the month, 1.00 - 4.00pm, O Picado, 403 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7HU, Tel 01702 300540 Sunday lunchtime 1pm to 4pm, at O'Picado, a family run Portugese restaurant. Bookings 01702 300540. Quality laid back and swinging jazz and delicious home cooked Madeiran food.
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.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 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.
O Picado news - Jazz & Tapas at O Picado, 403 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 7HU, 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Quality, laid back and swinging jazz and delicious home cooked Madeiran food, with Mick Foster (saxes) & Dominic Ashworth (guitar). Every first Sunday of the month. Tel 01702 300540 for bookings.
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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 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 http://.retrospectivejazz.cticloud.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
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New Independent Vocal Jazz Academy - The first British and International Vocal (Jazz) Academy (BIVJA) workshop course will take place from Spring 2013 with ongoing enrolment thereafter. This is a high quality enterprise implementing the skills and experience of a full rhythm section. A course for those who wish to acquire a greater understanding of the working of that rhythm section plus harmony, aural, jazz music theory and jazz style through practical sessions integrating performance, audience communication, history, safe vocal technique, extending range and improvisation and all 'tools of the trade'.
Where: Ealing W5, West London
When: Course A - Fortnightly on Sundays plus performance dates and masterclasses
Course B - Fortnightly on Saturdays and as above
Course C - Monday evenings
Who for: Individuals who are serious about developing their knowledge and skills with a view to creating successful jazz performance - all styles, all ages, singers and instrumentalists.
Why: BIVJA is keen to encourage mature students as well as young people at the start of their careers.
There are very few bespoke courses for those who wish to empower themselves with a greater understanding of the rhythm section, band leading and performance confidence.
Is it for me? Call for an informal chat on 020 8992 1571 (leave message and we'll call you back).UNIQUE - BIVJA promotes a warm but challenging environment and it's different because of its very 'hands on' approach. As the course develops ALL students will have acquired some practical knowledge of piano, bass, kit and percussion playing and band leading skills in addition to vocal and technical skills. Sessions will be followed by a de-brief, student feedback, career support and Q+A - again a unique opportunity
Specialist workshops - Participants will have access to workshops on specific skills such as recording, PA set up and mixing and workshops with visiting professional singers, instrumentalists and mentors. Tutors will vary including Gareth Williams - piano; Peter Ind - bass; Les Cirkel - drums. The support group created by this enterprise will assist students in self-promotion and performance opportunities.
BIVJA Director - Verona Chard - 020 8992 1571 - leave message, and contact details
07985 440902 www.veronachard.com/bivja v...@veronachard.com
MehrClef are holding a Jazz Summer Course at LMH Oxford University 18-24 August. All instruments and vocals, all levels. Minimum age 14, no upper age limit. Amazing team of tutors! For details contact in...@mehrclef.com or go to www.mehrclef.com.
The Julian Joseph Jazz 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
www.hmdt.org.uk HMDT is now on Facebook. Join us at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hackney-Music-Development-Trust-HMDT/33789453887
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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History of Jazz in Essex - Do you have any Memories?
Essex on Tour is current undertaking research (led by Essex based musician Snowboy) into the History of Jazz in Essex- spanning back the last 70 years with the aim of creating an exhibition which will tour around the county and be hosted in the libraries. Project Manager Tony Morrison says “It’s an exciting project as we seek out and interview the musicians / promoters / venues that have played their part in the jazz scene across region over the last 60 years and though you wouldn’t necessary think it there have been some key people based in Essex that not only have been part of a local scene but also had an impact nationally”
The project is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Arts Council England and Essex County Council plus supported by National Jazz Archives (based in Loughton) and Essex Music Services and as well as the exhibition there will be performances by top jazz players at various events to help raise the profile of the exhibition featuring a launch at Chelmsford Library in September. So if anyone has an exciting story to tell or some information that may be of interest then they should contact project manager Tony on tony.m...@essex.gov.uk
The Hertfordshire Music Service and North Herts Youth Jazz run the North Herts Youth Jazz Big Band
The band rehearses on Tuesday evenings, term time, at The North Herts Music School, Highbury House, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RU 01462 434052. Rehearsals run from 1715 to 1845. Up to age 19 or older if in full time education. 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 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, 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) 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. Martin has won awards for both performance and composition. 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 Music Hot House, Jon Eno
Those of you who have been involved with youth jazz in Essex in the last ten years or so will probably have come across Jon Eno, a truly inspirational teacher who developed and ran Young Essex Jazz. Jon is now doing great things with youth music in the Midlands, and I am pleased to be able to let you know that he has been nominated for a Parliamentary award for services to jazz education - well done Jon, very richly deserved! His website is www.themusichothouse.co.uk - here are a couple of extracts:
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT - This May will see the Hot House team heading to the "Big Smoke" to be a part of the "All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group" (APPJAG) Annual Jazz Awards. I have been nominated for a Jazz Education award which is extremely exciting and to be credited to all of the amazing Hot House musicians! You can contact APPJAG through PPL or Jazz Services for further information.
HOLIDAY MUSIC COURSES -
July 24th - 27th (Summer Big Band) featuring special guest from Brunel University - Head of Jazz, Frank Griffith
August 19th - 22nd (Summer Latin & Funk) featuring special guest - Julian Joseph
Marlene Verplank
The new cd, "Ballads...mostly" is now ready to ship and Marlene is ready to take orders. It's chock full of superb standards and a couple of new songs.Complete details can be found on, www.marleneverplanck.com Please forward your address and a British check for 15 pounds to Marlene VerPlanck, 14 West Parkway, Clifton, NJ 07014 USA. After 3 weeks #50 on jazzcharts weekly!!
'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 Playerswanted. 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
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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For information on more complete music genres Jurgen Reid suggests you try his Facebook/Twitter page - Music In Essex on which he posts information about gigs, bands, venues, etc.
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/MusicInEssex - the twitter profile may be found by searching @MusicInEssex.
Musicians can also post their own info on the page profile and Jurgen will share it across the other accounts.
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 to CARL 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
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Courtesy of our friends at Jazznights:-
Belchamp St Paul: The jazz and Brazilian music specialist Clare Foster with Shanti Paul Jayasinha are our guests this week at The Cherry Tree, Knowl Green and the evening will be recorded live by BBC Radio Suffolk for broadcast on Stephen Foster's Drive Time programme. 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.
Bury St Edmunds: The Devil's Kitchen Collective present singer the Tony Kofi Trio on Saturday 1st June. Advance tickets are £11. See www.thedevilskitchencollective.co.uk for more details.
Cambridge: Charlie Chans Restaurant, Regent Street have got the Rio Cam Trio every Saturday night from 8pm.
Cambridge: The Andy Bowie Quartet are at the Tram Depot every Sunday from 8.30pm. Free admission. Check http://tramdepotcambridge.co.uk and http://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie for details.
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.
Southwold: Jazz is featured alongside all kinds of good music on Brian Smith's program at the community radio station Blyth 105.
See www.blythvalleycommunityradio.co.uk for information.
Lowestoft: Milestones Jazz Club is at the Hotel Hatfield, The Esplanade, NR 33 0QP on Sunday 2nd June with singer Zoe Gilby and the Andy Champion Trio. Adm £7/£6. Doors at 8pm - music from 8.30pm. Call 01502 568684 or see http://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.
Walthamstow: E17 Jazz presents Tom Hewson's Treehouse at the Orford House Social Club, 73, Orford Road, E17 9QR on Wednesday 29th May. 8.30-11.00pm. £10/£7. Call 07930 544312 or see www.e17jazz.com/whatson/.
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!