Jazz Update weekly newsletter
Keith Neill
Hi everyone
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Swaffham Arts presents The Ivan Garford Modern Jazz Quartet (also known as The Dead Swingers!) at Swaffham Assembly Rooms on Sunday 28th April, 3pm. Joe Ringer features on vocals, a mix of Swing and Blues a la Shearing, Torme and Ray Charles. Tickets are £10 from Ceres Bookshop 017680 722 504, or Green Parrott 01760 724 704, or on the door.
Friday 26th April - The Ken Turner Big Band at the Romford RAFA Club, 18 Carlton Road, Romford RM2 5AA. Doors 8pm, admission £3.
Tuesday 23rd April you can catch London's finest swinging big band, The Denmark Street Big Band featuring the vocal talents of Glenn Macnamara , at Pure Nightclub, Bexleyheath 239 Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 8DB. There is some footage of Glenn singing with the band at http://youtu.be/Cqt3xkkPWgc
Jazz Supper Club at Arbuckles Restuarant, on the A10 at Downham Market. Monday 29th April, 7-9pm. Have a meal and enjoy the House Trio of Ivan Garford (Keys), James Wheeler (Bass Guitar) and Dave Jackson (Drums). More info on 01366 388881
Joe Ringer Quartet at the Assembly House, Norwich. 26th April, 8pm. Enjoy a Tapas Meal with Jazz from Joe (vocals). Adam Moore (Guitar), Ivan Garford (Piano) and Owen Moore (Double Bass). More info on 01603 626402
Andrei Pytaleu Jazz Quintet performing Latin and Jazz Standards Saturday, 18th May at St Mary`s Church, Hitchin. Andrei Pytaleu - piano, Tomas Pedersen - double bass, Jon Russell - guitar, Ronnie Fenn - drums, Elaine Simpson - vocal. Start at 7.30. Refreshments in Aid of Cancer Research UK. Tickets: adults - £ 12.00 Under 18 - £ 4.00. Tickets available from: Hitchin Initiative - 01462 453335, David`s Music Shop, Letchworth - 01462 475 900, Liz & Andrei Pytaleu - 01462 670 278, e mail: and...@googlemail.com
Dear friends, dear acquaintances, dear people randomly selected from collective emails. This Sunday, 21st April, you will have the highly acclaimed opportunity to see the highly acclaimed Aldevis Tibaldi London Sextet, in their next concert of their highly acclaimed international tour. This concert will be at The White Hart, in Whitechapel, East London, a highly acclaimed melting pot of cultures and artistic tendencies. East London is a lovely area and the venue is about to be upgraded to the level of "gastropub". At the moment they serve some highly acclaimed pizza. Last year East London hosted the Olympics. As a tribute to this event, many musicians nowadays only perform every four years. The Sextet offers a highly acclaimed selection of original composition and some tribute to other composers, like Mingus, Ellington and Ilario Persichetti. Some musically talented friends might be invited to join the band. The sextet is a melting pot of highly acclaimed international talents, like: John Eacott on trumpet and flugelhorn (UK) Aldevis Tibaldi on saxophones (Somewhere) Mattias Eskillsson on trombone and misspelled surname (Sweden), Paolo Losi on piano (Italy), Erik Garlic Rupert on (hopefully) double bass (USA), Chris Gale on drums (some british protectorate, like Kent). I will contact Dave Holland via facebook asking for his friendship and then offering him the gig. If he accepts, Erik is out (don't tell him).
OK, not really jazz I know (although if you are the next Amy Winehouse, Michael Buble or Jamie Cullum you will fit in nicely!), but since it is another new open mic night which we are starting I hope you will bear with me and spread the word to friends and family!
OPENING NIGHT FRIDAY 3RD MAY 2013 - the Loughton Open Mic Night. We aren't big on genres, and we aren't big on egos! If you play or sing blues, rock, pop, soul, funk, rock n roll - come along and play with our award winning house band Infusion (Chris Neill (keyboards), Matt Lowrie (bass), Dom Antony (drums)). Every Friday evening, 8.30pm til 11.00pm, admission £4, at: The Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton IG10 4NX. The venue is 5 minutes' walk from Loughton tube station, and is just off Loughton High Street with easy and free on-street parking. Open to singers and instrumentalists (backline and frontline). The atmosphere is friendly and informal, the audience are supportive, and drinks are very reasonably priced. Full details are at www.loughtonjam.co.uk, call or text Keith on 07970 910080, or just reply to this email!
Torus will be performing at The Smack on the 23rd April - 7 High Street, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 2EN with Gary Plummley sax Jonathan Gee piano Trevor Taylor drums Mick Sexton bass
Stella Goodey - please see main listings
24 April - will be Stella Goodey will be at the The Swan Hotel, Harleston, Norfolk with Julian Marc Stringle, Phil Brooke, Mark Adams, Keith Virley at 8.30pm £5Sunday
22nd April at 2pm : Louis Armstrong Celebration Jazz Festival Mundesley, Norfolk. www.traditional-jazz.com John Crocker Swingtet, Karl Hird, Colin Bray, Jim Douglas, Keith Donald, John Petters and at 4pm : with Teddy Fullick, Pete Allen, JJ Vinten, Keith Donald, John Petters :Louis and The American Songbook at 2pm
Sat 20th April - SWING TIME RETURNS. A Charity Concert in aid of ST. LUKE'S HOSPICE presented by LIONS CLUB BILLERICAY.
A nostalgic evening of magical sounds and voices with tunes from the great American Songbook, directed and arranged by the KEN TURNER BIG BAND with vocals from Paul Woods, Sharon Scott and. Mark Stratford. Licensed refreshments available. Doors open 7pm for concert at 8pm. The venue is the magnificent auditorium of EMMANUEL CHURCH, Laindon Road, Billericay Essex. CM12 9LD. Reserved Seat Tickets £12.00 p.p. Contact Lions 0845 833 9849 or sw...@billericaylions.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.
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.
New Sunday Jazz Jam from 8pm to 10.30pm @ The Fallen Angel 73 White Lion London N1 9PF hosted by The Bukky Leo Quartet. Featuring the lovely Sophie Alloway on the Drums, the hard swinging Michelle Montolli on the Bass, the magnificent Jonathan Gee on the Piano + Bukky Leo on Reeds & Vocs. All Singers & Instrumentalists Welcome. Come check out some great music. 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.
The next Jazz Jam at the Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich is to be held on Sunday 7th April. We start at 2pm and finish around 5.30 - 6pm.The Jazz Jam at the Steamboat Tavern is held every 1st Sunday in the month starting at 2pm until around 5.30-6pm. All are welcome - both musicians and audience. No entrance fee 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' will celebrate 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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THE BELVEDERE JAZZ AND SWING MUSIC CLUB, Billericay every Wednesday evening at the Belvedere Function Centre, Harding Elms Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UH. (Turn off the A127 by Summerhill Garden Centre) Doors open at 7:30pm with music commencing at 8:00pm -10.30pm. Admission £10. Top International, regional bands and artists, including Big Bands, Swing. Mainstream tuneful easy listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly atmosphere, candle lit tables- all welcome. Large free car park, bar. For latest details see our gigs listings at www.belvederejazz.co.uk
April 24th - Vasilis Xenopoulos Quartet
Vasilis Xenopoulos is a fiery young saxophonist who was born in Athens and studied at the Philippos Nakas Conservator. In 1999 Vasilis was awarded a jazz scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston MA. He formed his first Quartet in 2005 establishing himself as one of London's top jazz saxophonists. He has worked with some of the best musicians in the British jazz scene including Jim Mullen, Alan Barnes, Derek Nash, Bruce Adams, Martin Shaw, Ray Gelato and many others. His quartet features Paul Edis - piano,
Malcolm Creese - bass and Matt Home - drums.May 1st - The Kevin Fitzsimmons Quintet
Steve Fishwick - trumpet, Leon Greening - piano, Matt Fishwick - drums, Dominic Howles - double bass
Kevin Fitzsimmons, one of the UK's classiest singers, leads his band - that includes Steve Fishwick, widely considered to be one the best jazz trumpet players ever to come from the UK - with an evocatively powerful and earthy vocal that avoids the usual clichés. Their shows are always a clever mix of carefully chosen American Songbook standards blended with some creative West Coast cool, sparkling rhythms and jazzy lounge music plus interesting new jazz improvisations to some iconic contemporary pop classics, all in the space of two relentlessly entertaining sets.
"Wow ! Kevin can really swing a song" - Birdland Jazz Club, New York
"Powerful & swinging" Leon Greening epitomises the assured confidence of a new generation" - Jazz Journal International
"Steve Fishwick's trumpet crackles with energy" - Dave Gelly, The Observer
"Drummer Matt Fishwick is equally impressive" - Dave Gelly, The Observer
May 8th - 'The Spirit of Stephane Grappelli & Django Reinhardt'Andy Aitchison, Nils Solberg, Jeff Green & Alan Morgan. Andy Atchison started to play 13. He soon figured out that he could also do it on the violin too. Shortly afterwards he heard a recording of Stephane Grappelli & Django Reinhardt and has loved the sound of their music ever since! As a member of The Kimbara Brothers, he toured hot club music all over the UK for some years as well as performing with John Etheridge, Tina May, Le Jazz, Fapy Lafertin, Angelo Debarre and many more. In the 90's he formed & recorded with 'The Morellos'. Over the past few years, Andy has worked with the celebrated gypsy guitar master, Lollo Meier, touring in the UK and Europe. More recently still, he has worked with Lollo in Italy with Lollo and numerous Italian players including Jacopo Martini and Attilio Troiano (Winner of 2010 Italian Jazz Newcomer award). The influences of Artie Shaw and Stephane Grappelli can be heard in Andy's playing - their unparalleled sense of swing, technical excellence and stylish ,arrangements are second to none. Andy has sought to combine these with the soulful guitar sounds of Peter Green and BB King in playing many UK Festivals. Nils Solberg performs on intimately acoustic or amplified guitar, either solo or in larger combinations, playing Latin, traditional, mainstream and gypsy jazz to big band swing. Music encompassing the Great American Songbook - Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin - and including Fats Waller, Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, The Nat 'King' Cole Trio, The Rat Pack. Also performed at The Ritz, other top London West End venues, concerts at The Kremlin and The Albert Hall. Jeff Green over the years Jeff has toured with Nigel Kennedy's 'Wasp Factory' and with Stephane Grappelli's Quartet, with Martin Taylor. Jeff has recorded albums with diverse musicians such as Ronnie Scott, Mike Osborne and Jim Richardson and has recorded CDs with Brian Dee, Alan Barnes, Tommy Whittle, and most recently with Andy Aitchison. Alan Morgan originally a guitar player, changed to bass in 1960 and has worked with many musicians in all styles of music, Jazz, pop, klezmer etc.. Some of the musicians he has worked with are: Tubby Hayes, Humphrey Lyttelton, Don Rendell, Kathy Stobart, Tommy Whittle, Art Themen, Harry Stoneham, Brian Dee & Joe Pass.
May 15th - Alex & Willie Garnet + Ted Beament Trio
Alex Garnet, Willie Garnet, Ted Beament, Alan Morgan & Paul Budd.
Alex Garnett was born in 1970 into a family of musicians and was soon influenced by his father's love of Jazz and Saxophone playing often following him to gigs or listening to the many musicians that would come to "jam" at the family house. Alex is a regular sideman choice for many of the top visiting American artists when touring in Europe, and has himself performed in over 30 countries worldwide appearing at such prestigious venues as the Blue Note, Lincoln centre, Birdland, performing with artists such as Sir John Dankworth, Jack Parnell, Scott Hamilton, Van Morrison, Jools Holland and Buddy Greco plus Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones. Willie Garnett is regarded as a musicians musician and is a veteran of more than 50 years in the business working with artists diverse as little Richard, Alexis Corner, Sonny Stitt, Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davies, Jimmy Whitherspoon,Tony Lee, The Rolling Stones, to name a mere few. He toured extensively from the 50's through to the 90's as a sideman, was also a founder member of the Charlie Watts Big Band performing at prestigious venues such as The Hollywood bowl, Carnegie Hall and Ronnie Scott's and has run his own big band for 40 years which culminated in 1999 with a record signing by Sony. Alex and Willie have notched up countless performances up and down the country over the last 15 years together, revisiting the time tested two tenor line-up in the tradition of Al Cohn Zoot Simms, Sonny Stitt Gene Ammos, Johnny Griffin and 'Lockjaw'
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"We're due for yet another great evening at with the revered Father and Son Sax Team playing hard swinging, no-nonsense bebop into modern jazz with old school attitude and aplomb" says New York's Time Out magazine.May 22nd - The Paul Wood All Stars
Paul Wood, Brian Dee, Bruce Adams, Len Skeat & John Withers. We welcome back at members' request Paul Wood, vocalist for the Glenn Miller Memorial Orchestra, will sing well known standards accompanied by top class musicians featuring Bruce Adams - trumpet, Brian Dee - piano, Len Skeat - double bass, John Withers - percussion. There will also be several instrumentals from this fabulous Quartet.
May 29th - Cliff Longhurst's Jazz Knights Orchestra
The 17 Piece Jazz Knights Orchestra is led by drummer Cliff Longhurst, paying homage to the music of Woody Herman. The line-up is that used by Woody over the many eras his music covered: - Annika Magnberg - vocals, 5 trumpets, 3 trombones, 5 saxophones with 3 tenors (The Four Brothers line-up) and 5 rhythm including vibes. Although most of the charts are instrumental, as Woody was a recognised and well respected singer, the concert/dance repertoire also includes vocal arrangements that he recorded over the years, as well as a selection from his tribute to Al Jolson album - The Jazz Swinger. Songs performed with Woody in concert included those by Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Nat 'King' Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Eckstine, The Andrews Sisters, Billie Holliday & Sarah Vaughan. Cliff Longhurst has toured with Herb Miller (Glenn's brother) and Harry Bence in the New Squadronaires, as well as artists including Max Bygraves & Norman Wisdom. Cliff's been MD for Peter Gordeno, Bob Monkhouse, and was Danny Williams' MD for 10 years touring with his Nat 'King' Cole Show.
June 5th - The Jimmy Hastings Quartet
Jimmy Hastings-tenor sax, John Horler-piano, Tim Wells-double bass, Trevor Tomkins-drums. Over the years Jimmy Hastings has been a member of orchestras accompanying Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr., Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughan, Aretha Franklin, and many other singers, and has also worked for Nelson Riddle, Robert Farnon, Henry Mancini and Benny Carter. Jimmy has also been a member of the John Dankworth Generation & Humphrey Lyttleton Bands and played with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra.
June 12th - Alan Clarke & Son with Reg Webb, Dave Mascall, Andy Staples and Debbie TaylorFather and Son Alan & Robert Clarke will be each having their own set of drums for this fun entertaining evening of swing mainstream jazz. Alan was Roy Castle's drummer for several years. Also featuring the exciting Reg Webb on keyboards, guitarist Dave Mascall who's played guitar extensively at home & abroad from The Ritz to Ronnie Scott's and from the Albert Hall to the Bluenote club in Japan. Andy Staples on double bass & Debbie Taylor - vocals.
June 19th - 'Billie to Ella' Heather Simmons, Richard Pite, Tim Huskisson, Ted Beament & Roger Curphey
Billie to Ella is a show paying tribute to the lady singers of jazz from the early blues singers such as Bessie Smith to the be bop singers such as Sarah Vaughan. Heather will give a flavour of their singing techniques and phrasing and give a little background to their colourful lives. She will be singing with some of this country's finest jazz musicians. Heather has sung in many venues across the world including Ronnie Scotts, Preservation Hall, The Village Vanguard and Kensington Palace and she is delighted to be singing for you this evening with her dear friends.
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.
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 :
Friday 3rd May. Britains finest young crooner, Atila. Ted Beament piano Murray Salmon Bass Les Cirkel Drums
Friday 7th June The Dynamic Duo, Alan Barnes Saxophone Bruce Adams Trumpet. Ted Beament Piano Simon Thorpe 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 four dates are
20th April
18th May
15th June
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
24 Apr - Cliff Hall (piano)
1 May: Simon Spillett (tenor) + Hilary Cameron (piano)
8 May: NOT JUST SAX - Ray Shea (piano) + Sarah Boulter (saxes)
15 May: Chris Neill (piano) + Ellie Bignall (vocals) + Matt Lowrie (bass)
22 May: John McGinley (guitar) + Frank Sebastian (saxes/flute) + Lester Bennett (drums)
29 May: Paul Wood (vocals) + Cliff Hall (piano)
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, 23 April from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Art Themen (saxes), John Donaldson (piano), Arnie Somogyi (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, 30 April from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Steve Waterman (trumpet & flugel), Malcolm Edmonstone (piano), Alec Dankworth (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, 7 May from 8.30pm. Admission £7
Liane Carroll (piano & vocals), Roger Carey (electric bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, 14 May from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Christian Brewer (alto sax), John Critchinson (piano), Simon Thorpe (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, 21 May from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Tim Whitehead (tenor sax), Jonathan Gee (piano), Oli Hayhurst (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, 28 May from 8.30pm. Admission £5
*Clive Fenner Quartet* - Martin Hathaway (alto & soprano saxes), Mark Ridout (guitar), Geoff Gascoyne (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)
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
18th April - Stefania Arcieri and Jonathan Stevens
25th April - Ruby Barker
2nd May - Catherine Lima9th May - Anita Lazinska
16th May - Shireene Francis
23rd May - Sarah McSweeney
30th May - Melissa CantzlaarYou'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 23rd April - Torus. The return of this popular band led by Trevor Taylor with local legend Gary Plumley on Sax, Jonathan Gee on piano and Mick sexton on bass.
A very popular band, so grab your seats early.
Tuesday 30th April. - Richie Howard on clarinet is joined by Ted Beament and trio. Richie Howard won the Leblanc jazz Clarinettist of the year at the young age of 17. One of my favourite players who makes the clarinet dance.Tuesday 7th May.- The fabulous Gabrielle Ducomble returns. This superb belgian born singer will entertain you with her unique vocal styling in both French and English. She will be accompanied by a quartet of highly skilled and respected musicians including Nicolas Meier on guitar.
Tuesday 14th May - The Michael Sutton Quintet. Featuring Dan Banks on piano and Zak Barrett on sax. Michael has lovely warm voice that has been likened to Mel Torme and Chet Baker. This very personable young performer is making a name for himself around the UK and Europe.
Tuesday 21st May - The Kenny Baxter Quintet. A legend in the southend and Leigh area and one of your favourite local artistes. Over the last fifty years Kenny has played with all the top names on the u.k jazz scene. Always busy when Kenny is around so come early for a seat.
Tuesday 28th May - The Jammers. First time for this band at the Smack. They are regularly playing at many of the top jazz clubs. Led by Mark Buckingham and featuring two members of Simply Red they will provide you with a pulsating evening of jazzfunk.
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 April - Dave Colton - Guitar, Ted Beament - Keyboards, Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums.
Sunday 26th May - Johnny Withers - Vibraphone, Ted Beament - Keyboards, Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums.
Sunday 30th June - Jo Fooks - Tenor Sax, 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.
Tues - 30th Apr - NO GIG - venue unavailable
Tues - 28th May - Listen to the music of those two young and talented Linham Brothers raising the roof. Jazz makers Andy Linham on reeds and Ryan Linham on trumpet and flugelhorn.
JAZZ AT THE MANOR. A Wednesday evening show-case for the best of Big Band Jazz.. Doors open 19:30 for 20:00-22:30. Venue C & L Country Club, West End Road, Northolt UB5 6RD. (previously Ruislip Social Club, off West End Road HA4 6JQ) www.jazzatthemanor.co.uk .in...@jazzatthemanor.co.uk
Rather sadly the last gig here will be on the 8th of May, with the exciting Elliott Henshaw and Simon Niblock Big Band... and that's the end of it all.
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:-
22 Apr - Zoltans
29 Apr - Millenium Eagle Jazz Band6 May - Washboard Syncopators
13 May - Jazz Club Quartet with special guest Carol Braithwaite
20 May - George Tidiman All Stars
27 May - New Orleans Heat
3 Jun - Mahogany Hall Stompers
10 Jun - Martin McNeill's Bottleneck Blues
17 Jun - Jackie Free's Chicagoans
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 5th May 2013 - Featuring: ZAK BARRETT - Saxophone ('The Fellowship' & 'Buddy's Review!' Fame)
Sam Edwards - Keyboards. Andy Staples - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 2nd June 2013 - Featuring: GARY PLUMLEY - Saxophone ('Sax Appeal', 'Terry Callier', 'Swing Out Sister' to name a few)
Tony Sandeman - Guitar. Andy Staples - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.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 16th April - Elaine Delmar with John Pearce, Simon Thorpe and Matt Home - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Tues 7th May - Vasilis Xenopoulos with Andy Noble Trio - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Tues 14th May - Renato D'Aiellio with Bruno Montrone, Nicola Muresu and Shaney Forbes - £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 29th April - From the USA: Howard Alden Trio - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Mon 20th May - Jacqui Hicks 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 April - Matt Wates Quartet - £11 admission
Thurs 16th May - Jacqui Hicks 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:
26th April - The Dave O'Higgins Quartet http://www.daveohiggins.com
Dave O' Higgins sax, Grant Windsor keyboards, Jeremy Brown on bass and Chris Draper drums.
Dave O'Higgins is a popular and well-known figure on the international jazz scene, having recorded numerous albums as leader with various lineups as well as featuring on other bands discs. He cut his teeth with NYJO and as always has played with far too many renowned jazz artists to list here both throughout the UK and all over the world. It has been said that he is one of the most vigorously compelling tenor players on the UK scene drawing on the influences of Charlie Parker, Coltrane, Dexter Gordon and many others but maintaining his individuality in playing unpretentious, accessible, no-nonsense acoustic jazz addressed with skillfully controlled energy. In his home city, London, Dave is a regular guest with the house band at Ronnie Scott's and plays every month at the 606 Club in Chelsea with his quartet. He also teaches saxophone, harmony and improvisation at the London Centre for Contemporary Music, benefitting swathes of up and coming young musicians with his experience!
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM, Cliff's Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea.
Thursday 25th April - Oli Silk
Smooth jazz sounds from this keyboardist who plays regularly with top artists Peter White, Marc Antoine, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot to name but a few! Oli will be bringing the band that recently performed to 3 sold out houses at the Pizza Express Jazz Club in London's Soho….it's going to be a cracker!
Tonight Oli will be playing tunes from his cd's plus expect some other funky workouts of tunes you might be familiar with! Joining Oli on stage for the night will be Mark Jaimes on guitar, Frank Felix on bass, Mark Parnell on drums, Joe Becket on congas/percussion, Paul Hardcastle Jr on sax and on vocals Holly Petrie and Kirsten Joy.
Admission £13, students £6 with valid photo card
Doors open 8pm, music from 8.45pm, there will be no interval and the show is scheduled to finish at 10.30pm approx.Thursday 30th May - C-Level
Southend's own legendary jazz fusion/funksters make a welcome return to the Maritime to close the season off in style! It's going to be the Usual Suspects….Gary Plumley (saxes), Tony Sandeman (guitar), Alan Forman (bass), Sam Edwards (keys) and Alan Clark (drums)….it was a great night last time...surely it's not a night for staying in!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
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.
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 21 Apr | 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 28 Apr | 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 5 May | 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, with celebrity guest sessions on the first Sunday of every month
Mike Pigot | Violin £7.50Sun 12 May | 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 12 May | 7.30pm
LONDON SWING ORCHESTRA- A fabulous programme of swing with the hits of Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darrin, Nat King Cole, Louis Prima and more, performed by Graham Dalby's acclaimed swing band, who had the honour of performing at The Queen Mother's 100th Birthday Party. £18Fri 17 May | 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. £5Sun 19 May | 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 26 May | 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 freeWed 29 May | 7.30pm
KENSINGTON BRASS - Enjoy the glorious thrilling sounds of this young ten-piece brass band as they perform an exciting mix of music to take you from well-known film scores to jazz and from popular classical to swing. Members of this versatile group studied at the Royal College of Music and have played with top orchestras including the Philharmonia and London Sinfonietta. £14Sun 2 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, with celebrity guest sessions on the first Sunday of every month.
Julian Mark Stringle | Clarinet £7.50Sun 9 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 16 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 free
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
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 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. all gigs start 8.30 and all are on Wednesday.
April:
17th: Kharma
24th: Interplay
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 20th Apr 8.00pm
Georgina Jackson Sextet "Benny, Peggy and Duke" - Georgina Jackson (tpt, voc), Pete Long (cl), Lewis Wright (vibes), Nick Dawson (p), Dave Chamberlain (b), Richard Pite (d).Sat 11th May 8:00pm
Sweet Chorus - John Etheridge (gtr), Chris Garrick (violin), Dave Kelbie (rhythm gtr)), Andy Crowdy (b).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
April 23rd - The return of Latin enigma a rich mixture of Latin music from this accomplished 12 piece band, with spirited vocals from ‘Beth !
April 30th - John Davis’s second appearance with his new group ‘Desafinado’. A small group with a wide repertoire.
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 2nd May - Exciting New Band's Boathouse Debut
CLARK TRACEY QUINTET
Henry Armburg Jennings (trumpet/flugel horn) Chris Maddock (alto sax) Reuben James (keyboard) Dan Casimir (double bass) Clark Tracey (drums)
Thurs 6th June - Top Tenor Sax Led Star Group
SIMON SPILLETT QUARTET
Simon Spilllett (tenor saxophone) John Critchinson (keyboard) Alex Dankworth (double bass) Clark Tracey (drums)
Doors Open 8.00pm Music from 8.30pm Admission £10.00 Under 21 £5.00
Thurs 11th July - Return visit of Britain's Premier Big Band
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 £5 & Licensed bar from 7.00 p.m. Music at 8.30 pm.Tickets £15. available from Neil Fryer 01992 442263
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 9 May 2013, 7.30pm - Clare Teal - The Divas & Me with the Clare Teal Big Band. Grant Windsor music director
Tickets: £27, £22, £15
Friday 14 June 2013, 7.30pm - Stacey Kent & Her Musicians
Tickets: £27, £22, £15Thursday 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 28th Apr - Tommaso Starace
Sun 12th May - Clare Foster
Sun 26th May - Adam GlasserSun 9th Jun - Simon Spillett
Sun 23rd Jun - Nicholas MeierSun 7th July - Gilad Atzmon
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
Fri 19 April - ALAN SKIDMORE - BRITISH JAZZ LEGEND 8pm £10/£6 (U21)
A fabulous musician who has been at the forefront of the UK jazz scene since the 1960s, Alan has played with John Dankworth, Tubby Hayes, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Van Morrison and won numerous Best Tenor awards.
"One of the most significant saxophonists in the whole of British jazz" ALYN SHIPTON - BBC RADIO 3
"This remarkable and exciting tenor player never fails to move and lift an audience" MANCHESTER EVENING NEWSThurs 16 May - CHRISTINE TOBIN - with PHIL ROBSON guitar, DAVE WHITFORD bass
Fri 17 May - SIMON SPILLETT: The Life and Music of TUBBY HAYES
Fri 21 June - JAZZ AT THE MOVIES
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.
*17th May - 7.30pm (note Friday instead of Thursday) Music to Watch Girls By (Joe Ringer and 9 piece band)
13th June - Ben Weston Quartet
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 3rd May - THE BATEMAN BROTHERS JAZZ BAND tribute to the Louis Armstrong all stars. Tickets £13.00 (Members voucher holders £11.50)
Fri 7th Jun - THE BRIAN WHITE/ALAN GRESTY RAGTIMERS Tickets £13.00 (Members voucher holders £11.50)
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
April 25th Adm £10
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ
THE BATTLE OF THE BARITONES - KAREN SHARP & MICK FOSTER www.karensharp.net & www.mickfoster.org.uk
Karen currently holds the crown of The UKs best baritone saxophonist - the former Humph front line muso will be with Mick Foster who many think is the closest in tone & phrasing to Gerry Mulligan.
PLUS JOE MUDELE
The Legend of The Legends at 92& a half !!! & still playing Double Bass & doing about 3 gigs a week - we welcome him back to The FJC .We must pay tribute to this incredible Jazz man . Joe has played with Charlie Parker & virtually everyone who is anyone in music. A founder member of The Dankworth Seven & the famous CLUB 11 -- The CV of Joe Mudele would fill a book & be a must read. Full info www.bexleyjazzclub.org.uk
PLUS TED BEAMENT keyboard - A familar figure at The FJC & one of the UKs finest. Also a ex Humph man --- what a legacy HL left us.
ROD BROWN drums - again one of the best. A British Jazz awards nominee . Rod accompanied Claire Teal for many years - & thankfully for us is a regular at The FJCSEAT 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
Sun 5 May - TO BE ANNOUNCED
Sun 2 Jun - ZOE GILBY & THE ANDY CHAMPION TRIO. Admission - £7 / £6 (concession)
The return by popular demand of the gifted young singer from Newcastle with a deeply expressive and agile quality. The influence of Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson and Anita O'Day are mixed with a healthy dose of the blues on a repertoire of American songbook classics and striking original material. Sympathetic support from the endlessly resourceful Andy Champion (double bass), Simon Brown (piano) and Brian McAllister (drums).
"Deserves wider recognition and a major record deal. An excellent CD" Courtney Pine, BBC Radio 2
"Sparkling debut by an exuberant singer whose lively personality comes across on every track. Sheer enjoyment throughout" Jazz UK magazine
"Modern, mature... swings like a bell" Carol Kidd MBE, singer
"An impressive performance from a sophisticated young singer. Her voice has real character. Powerfully sultry and expertly handled" Jazz Journal International
"A wide vocal range, warm timbre and clear diction which she uses skillfully to unveil her moods. It's clear that she's already found her own voice" All About Jazz USA
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.
THURS 18th April - GARETH LOCKRANE BIG BAND feat. SAM MAYNE, MIKE CHILLINGWORTH, BRANDON ALLEN, BEN SOMERS, BOB MCKAY (saxes/woodwinds) TREVOR MIRES, MARK NIGHTINGALE, ADRIAN FRY, ANDY LESTER (trombones/tuba) STEVE FISHWICK, HENRY COLLINS, ROBBIE ROBSON, CRAIG WILD (trumpets) JIM HART (vibes) ROSS STANLEY (piano/organ) RYAN TREBILCOCK (bass) TRISTAN MAILLOT (drums) JEZ WILES (percussion) GARETH LOCKRANE (flutes) Making its debut at the Spice in the 2008 London Jazz Festival, this exciting 19-piece ensemble containing London's top jazz players is a natural extension of top UK flautist Lockrane's other projects, Grooveyard and his septet, playing all his original compositions and arrangements, whilst at the same time being a fiery and unruly animal in it's own right. "the formidable Lockrane, a stunning display of sharp-accented runs, earthy whoops and constantly refreshed melodic ideas" John Fordham, The Guardian. Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm, £10/£8 MU, student/advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/214887
WEDS 24th April - TOBY STEWART'S 'MONSTERS ON A LEASH' - 'The music of Tower of Power played by stunning line-up - prepare for a 'funky good time!'' HARRIET COURT lead vocals, ANDY GREENWOOD trumpet, KEVIN WEDRYCHOWSKI trumpet, SIMON WILLESCROFT tenor sax, TOBY STEWART tenor sax, CLAIRE McINERNEY baritone sax, JAMES DEAN guitar, CLIVE DUNSTALL keys, STEVE DUNNING bass & PETE CATER drums - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £8/£5 MU, student/advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/214888
THURS 25th April - HENRY SPENCER AND JUNCTURE - young eclectic originals quintet encompassing a vast range of genres such as jazz, rock and minimalism, led by trumpeter/composer HENRY SPENCER and winner of the 'Best Newcomer Award at the Marlborough Jazz Festival - HENRY SPENCER trumpet, NICK COSTLEY-WHITE guitar, ROB BROCKWAY piano, ANDREW ROBB bass & DAVID INGAMELLS drums. All the members of the band met while studying on the four-year jazz course at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London. As a result there is a high level of musical understanding and interaction between the musicians. In performance, the emphasis is very much on using technical facility to promote creative and, significantly, emotional expression, rather than merely displaying technical or academic accomplishment."...the most exciting band...Experimental, modern and minimalist but engaging and listenable too, these were serious artists who were refreshing and absorbed in their music-making. Definitely one of the highlights...Watch this space!" - www.missgivans.co.uk(Review at Marlborough Jazz Festival) "remember their names. They are the future." - Jack Massarik, Evening Standardwww.henryspencermusic.com www.facebook.com/henryspencermusic www.soundcloud.com/henryspencertrumpet Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm, £10/£8 MU, student/advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/217222
SUN 28th April - LONDON CITY BIG BAND - Incredibly tight youthful ensemble playing faithful renditions taken from the books of Sinatra, Ella, Basie, Rich & James & led by top young trumpeter BARNEY LOWE - 1-4pm - £10/£8 MU, students, advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/214889
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.
30th of May - Paul Wood returns by popular demand with Brian Dee on piano, Murray Salmon on Double-Bass and Johnnie Withers on drums.
13th of June - Liane Carroll. Simply the best!
27th of June - Joe Stilgoe. Dazzling piano skills,wonderful voice and sharp wit make Joe Stilgoe a favourite all around the world.
11th of July - Kai Hoffman. American born singer and entertainer appeared in January to much acclaim.
25th of July - Natalia Farran. Wonderful Spanish born singer who will entertain you with a mix of English and spanish jazz.
8th of August - Joe Gibson. Hugely popular young singer and musician who needs little introduction to regular guests at the Fox.
29th of August - Kevin Fitzimmons and Leon Greening. Two world renowned artistes will be joined by Dominic Howles on Bass.
12th of September - Annie performs a tribute to some of her favourite composers and performers with a trio of highly talented musicians.
26th of September - Lee Gibson and trio.One of Britains finest singers for many years.
31st of October - Georgia Mancio. One of the finest singers in the UK today.
28th of November - Robin Phillips. Highly respected pianist and vocal entertainer.
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.
14/04/13....................All That Jazz ...... 21/04/13..................Relative Jazz
28/04/13...........Deadly Popadoms ...... 05/05/13................Seeing Double
12/05/13...................RazzamaJazz ...... 19/05/13..................Joanna Eden
26/05/13...............Melodius Thunk ...... 02/06/13............................Verao
09/06/13...........................Kayona ...... 16/06/13.....................Saxamazoo
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 JAZZ AT CROSS KEYS 236/238 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9XD
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STELLA GOODEY
Wednesday 24 April - Stella Goodey, Julian Marc Stringle, Phil Brooke, Mark Adams, Keith Virley will be at the The Swan Hotel, Harleston, Norfolk at 8.30pm £5
Sunday 22nd April 2pm : Stella Goodey, John Crocker Swingtet, Karl Hird, Colin Bray, Jim Douglas, Keith Donald, John Petters . Louis Armstrong Celebration Jazz Festival Mundesley, Norfolk. www.traditional-jazz.com
Sunday 22nd April 4pm : Stella Goodey, Teddy Fullick, Pete Allen, JJ Vinten, Keith Donald, John Petters :Louis and The American Songbook at 2pm on 22nd April . www.traditional-jazz.com
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: 10th May, 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 SeaSS0 8NB.
Enjoy an evening of swinging, relaxing music with Carol and her crew
On most nights: Tim Huskisson, Mike Sagrott, Ted Simkins from 8:00-10.30pm. Entry £4.
Club dates for 2013 : 17th April, 16th May, 20th June, 18th July, 15th August, 19th September, 17th October, 21st November
For the diary:
13th May - Ekco Club, Southend,
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
The first in 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.
Starting Date Friday 19th April 2013. The first in a series of 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 22nd April. Tony pethen.saxophone. Dave Mascall-guitar. Mike Barry-drums.
Monday 29th April. JohnSharpe-saxaphone. Alex Field-guitar. Mike Barry-drums.
RON SPACK'S DINNER JAZZ at WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Southend on Sea.SSO 7QW. 01702 345247
Sunday 21st April. 1pm.
Sunday 28th April. 1pm.
RON SPACK'S DINNER JAZZ at THE RAYLEIGH LODGE THAI RESTAURANT. The Chase, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 8RW. 7:30PM. 01268 742149.
Thursday 18th April, with Alex Field-keyboard.
Thursday 25th April, with Alex Boyle- keyboard.
FRANK GRIFFITH GIGLIST- Frank Griffith, Director of Performance, School of Arts, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH 01895 266572. 07976 313224 www.frankgriffith.co.uk
21 April- FG with Simon Woolf, bass and Paul Clarvis, drums. The White Horse, Brixton. 5-7.30PM.
94 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QN. 0208 678 6666. www.whitehorse.brixton. Free2 May - FG with Henry Lowther Quintet at the Folkstone Jazz Club. 7.30PM. Tower Theatre, North Road. Folkstone, Kent, CT20 3HL. 01303 223925.. £10.
4 May - 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
10 May - FG with Jazz at the Movies. Peterborough Jazz Club.8PM. Great Northern Hotel, Peterborough. www.peterboroughjazzclub.co.uk. £13.
14 May - FG with Howard Alden, Jeanne Gies, Simon Woolf and Matt Home. Pizza Express, 9PM. 10 Dean Street, W1D 3RW. 08456 027017. www.pizzaexpresslive.com. £1524 May - Frank Griffith Trio with Alec Dankworth-bass and John Horler- piano. 1-2PM, Roberts Room, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. Free.
31 May - FG Nonet with vocalist, Atila, sings the Mel Torme Songbook. Harrow Arts Centre, 8PM.Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Middlesex, HA5 4EA. 0208 416 8989. www.harrowarts.com. £10.
1 June - 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
3 June - Frank Griffith Trio at Boisdales at Canary Wharf.7- 9PM. Simon Woolf, piano and Mick Hutton, bass.
E14 4QT. 0207 715 5818. www.boisdale.co.uk. Free
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.
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
Louis Armstrong Celebration Jazz Festival - Mundesley, Norfolk. 19 -22nd April. Full Board. Wec are rapidly approaching 200 people (close to sell out). Running short of some room types. Please book quickly if you would like to join. Promo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcN6LFo8VKM. Further details, flyer/booking form etc. here: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/mundesley.htm
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As part of Kingston University's Improvisation and Digital Arts Festival http://www.idaf.co.uk on Friday 19th April, at 1pm John Butcher presents a Lunchtime Concert at Coombehurst Studio, Kingston University, Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7LB
Renowned experimental saxophonist John Butcher presents Improvisations for acoustic and amplified saxophones.
"In Butcher's hands the saxophone's existence as a column of air, as a vibrating reed, as a system of keys and pads, becomes central, suggesting the saxophone as mechanism and intermediary, a kind of delicate and complex scientific instrument of measurement whether meant for the laboratory or, more likely, the voyage. In his practice there is clearly also a concern with place. The individual take is privileged, but the notion of a changing space seems paramount too.
I do not know who was first to comment on the extent to which Butcher's acoustic preoccupations produce results that seem electronic, or whether it preceded his interest in electronic feedback and amplified saxophone. It's a resemblance that seems to go to the mystery and heart of his music and what I read as concerns with process, time, place and causality." Stuart Broomer - liner notes to "The Geometry of Sentiment"
http://www.johnbutcher.org.uk/ This event is FREE, but online booking is essential at http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/5890048293
Spring Talks at the National Jazz Archive Tickets £5 per talk or £15 for all four talks. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment. The National Jazz Archive, Loughton Library, Traps Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1HD - 020 8502 4701 eve...@nationaljazzarchive.org.uk
Sat April 20th @ 2pm - Researcher Jasmin Taylor looks at the fascinating life of legendary American blues singer Billie Holiday. This talk includes an exclusive hands-on session with archive material.
Shez Raja featuring Jay Phelps on 19th April. On stage 20.00 at The Forge, 3-7 Delancey Street, London, NW1 7NL. £12/10 door, £11/9 online. http://www.shezraja.com/ http://www.forgevenue.org/ / con...@forgevenue.org / 020 7 383 7808
Dynamic bass player Shez Raja and his band are joined by hip trumpet sensation Jay Phelps - founder of Empirical and former Tomorrow's Warrior. Expect exciting music that evokes all of the emotions as they perform new music as well as tracks from Raja's highly acclaimed third album, Mystic Radikal (33 Jazz). The Collective's live show is an eclectic headcharge of raw energy - a mix of euphoric jazz, thundering funk, tuneful ragas and intoxicating grooves - and always leaves audiences uplifted, inspired and asking for more!
John Petters will be presenting the Second Louis Armstrong Celebration Jazz Festival - Mundesley, Norfolk - 19-20 April. He has produced a 15 minute video featuring nearly all of the artistes appearing - some of clips from last year's festival and antique examples - guitarist Jim Douglas playing with Henry Red Allen and the Alex Welsh Band in the '60s and Dave Bailey along with Jack Free, Keith Donald and John in the company of Wild Bill Davison & Art Hodes in 1989. The link to the video: ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcN6LFo8VKM&feature=share
They have single, double and twin chalet apartments at £224 per person. Full board, dinner on Fri, breakfast, lunch & dinner on Sat& Sun, and breakfast on Mon Morning.
The booking form / flyer downloadable here: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/documents/mundesley2913flyerweb.pdf
Further details: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/mundesley.htm
Jazz at the Headgate Take Two Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel St N, Town Centre, Colchester CO2 7AT on 21st April 2013, 19.00 - 21.30 with Aurora Voices and Jazz Friends! Performances by Catriona Ambrose, Sarah Blake, Adrian Bolton, Grant Borroff, Karen Emms, Jessica Chamberlaine, Andy Heard, Leanne Howard, Beverley Lockyer and Sarah-Ellen Stevenson. Live Jazz Band - Tom Jiggins, Ed Parr, Will Heaton and Dave Green. For more information see http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aurora-Voices/184413118255820?ref=hl
Jazz @ St John's Arts Centre - This Joint Is Jumpin' - The Life & Music of Fats Waller Starring John Petters & His Rhythm Thursday 25th April @8pm. tjp...@traditional-jazz.com £10
Britain's Ace Drummin' Man, John Petters, offers an evening of hot swinging music with "This Joint Is Jumpin'" - the life and music of Thomas 'Fats' Waller at St John's Arts Centre (St John's Walk, Market St. Old Harlow CM17 0AJ on Thursday (25th April) at 8pm. This concert is the first of a series of tributes which marks the 70th anniversary year of Waller's early death in 1943. Waller, born in 1904, was the son of an Abyssinian Baptist preacher, who thought jazz was the Devil's music and his son had no business trifling with it. Young Thomas was a larger than life character. His capacity for eating, drinking and womanising was matched only by his unique gifts as one of Harlem's premier Stride pianists. Waller was a prolific composer of popular, evergreen songs, a creative jazz vocalist and an outstanding comic.
His popularity in the '20s and '30s mirrored the superstardom enjoyed by today's celebrities. He was once hijacked from a nightclub, blindfolded and bundled into a car at gunpoint, by a bunch of heavies. Still with his eyes covered, he was marched into another club, sat at the piano and told to play. His host was the legendary gangster, Al Capone, who kept requesting, 'Ain't Misbehavin''. Fats earned enough money to buy a car that night.
For the Old Harlow session, John Petters has assembled a handpicked group of top musicians. Karl Hird, the amazing Australian clarinettist will co-star with former Acker Bilk cornet star, Ken Sims. Piano professor, Martin Litton - an expert on early jazz piano, will re-interpret Waller's flamboyant style, assisted by bass ace, Keith Donald. John Petters is well qualified to pay the music of Fats Waller, having worked and recorded with the late guitarist, Al Casey, who appeared on hundreds of 78rpm discs as a member of Fats Waller & His Rhythm in the '30s. 'This Joint Is Jumpin'' guarantees an evening of supreme enjoyment, hot jazz, and for those wishing to dance, an opportunity to jive and jitterbug.
The Len Phillips Big Band have two southern dates coming up. Visit www.lenphillipsbigband.co.uk for more information
April 26th, 7.30pm at the Trinity School Concert Hall in Croydon. As well as their regular vocalist Eleanor Keenan, the band will be featuring singer Matthew Ford, recently heard on BBC Radio 2's Friday Night is Music Night, regular guest with the the BBC Big Band and soloist with the John Wilson Orchestra at their Hooray for Hollywood Prom. Tickets are £14.50 (over 60s £13/children £10), call 01883 722583.
April 28th, 8pm at the United Services Club, Main Road, Sidcup. Anton Browne will be handling vocal numbers and soloists will include Harold Fisher (drums), Andy Flaxman (trombone), David Black (tenor) and Roy Willox (alto). Tickets are £10, available in advance from Ann Phillips on 01322 521515 or on the door.
Fans of Sinatra & Big Band Swing can also see Kevin Fitzsimmons & Pete Long Orchestra (11 piece) in 'Sinatra Sequins & Swing - The Capitol Years Live! show at Theatre Royal Windsor on 30th April (Tickets from £13.00 - £33.00 via www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk). www.sinatrasequinsandswing.com
On Sunday 12th May at 12.15 pm the Matt Skelton - Colin Skinner All-Stars play the music of Ellington & Basie at Chelmsford Jazz Club, Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG. Appearing with Matt & Colin will be Mark Crooks, Mike Lovatt, Gordon Campbell, James Pearson & Jeremy Brown. Tickets are £15 (£11 for members). Advance bookings 01245 606505.
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.
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.
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. Mar 25th - Femi Tomowo Trio, Gail Brand, Leo Aarons-Richard Qai
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
Los Otros, a quintet (Tenor Sax, Keyboards, Bass and Drums), fronted by Ian Maclean (vocals/guitar), free in the bar every second Tuesday, with some standard jazz plus Brazilian and Latin songs. Ye Old Rose and Crown pub 56, Hoe Street, Walthamstow E17
The Bottleneck Blues Club who meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester. Normally tickets £10, doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. Good food, reasonably priced available at the venue. Further information, location map and future gig list at www.bottleneckblues.com.
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, at the Belvedere Function Centre, Harding Elms Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UH. 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.
7 April: Chris Kibble (pno) & Chris Rodel (bass)
5 May: Mick Foster (saxes) & Tony Compton (accordian)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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Acclaimed professional singer and vocal coach Verona Chard (www.veronachard.com) is launching the British and International Vocal Academy at the end of March. A vocal school covering everything a singer, instrumentalist / singer needs to know through fortnightly sunday sessions, workshops, performances and jams with internationally known musicians. For more details please contact Verona - ver...@veronachard.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
Tweet us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/info_at_hmdt
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 (during term time only) 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 have brought ogether two smaller but distinct groups in Hitchin and Stevenage.and the result will be awesome! (See/hear a fortaste of this group at the Rhythms of The World Festival, Hitchin, July 14th, 1200pm Main Stage). We would welcome interest from rhythm section, horn section players and singers. Musicians of grade 5 standard and upwards. Either acoustic or electric bass players. Please be prepared to read charts too! Improvisers will be especially welcome but guidance and instruction will be given to all who wish it. We would also like to encourage composers to come along and write for this group.
This band will perform at least once in public each term. It's philoshophy is to promote the playing of jazz amoung young people and perform a wide range of jazz repertoire, from Duke Ellington to Mark Lockheart. There is a termly fee for membership, though a remission of fees scheme is operated by the Hertfordshire Music Service, subject to terms and conditions.
And especially for those of you with children/grandchildren still in school, or those with an interest in promoting music amongst our youth, we would like to bring to your attention the excellent music services and facilities provided by Essex Music Services. They are part of Essex County Council and provide " Quality instrumental tuition and workshops to school and colleges in Essex, covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles" " The opportunity for young people to perform in many youth orchestras and choirs " and " Concerts throughout the county where the groups showcase their talents."
One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) which is for young musicians who have a love for jazz. Members need to attain a minimum of grade 5 in their chosen instrument, and entry is by audition. The EYJO meets monthly for rehearsals. EYJO also go on tour and perform around the county. Their Musical Director is Martin Hathaway, who has directed the EYJO since 1991 and is one of the country's leading jazz musicians. He is a member of numerous orchestra and quintets and was one of the leading lights in establishing the Heathcote Arms 344 Grove Green Road Leytonstone London E11 4EA as a prime venue for jazz in London, attracting many renowned jazz musicians. Martin has won awards for both performance and composition including the MCPS Best Original Composition Award in the BBC Big Band Contest. He has recorded and toured with Radiohead and appeared on their Platinum album Kid A. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz.
Tickets for Essex Music Services' Jazz concerts may be purchased by calling 01206 798788 for tickets or email beverley...@essex.gov.uk
Just a reminder - I am sure most of you already listen in, but if you weren't aware of it you really should be listening to jazz broadcaster of the year Paul Barnes's show The Late Paul Barnes. The show is broadcast each Saturday between 11pm and 1am on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and 3CR (Beds, Bucks, Herts). And for those of you who aren't night owls, thanks to the wonders of modern technology you can "listen again" any time, anywhere by going to: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002mhdx
The 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 - There are 3 holiday courses scheduled for this year:
April 9th - 12th (Easter Big Band)
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
Review: Marlene VerPlanck at Ronnie Scott's - Jazz Journal Int'l, March 17, 2013
Sally Evans-Darby finds that Marlene VerPlanck's sound is as fresh and fearless as ever at a packed afternoon performance at Ronnie Scott's, LondonConsidering the scope and longevity of Ms VerPlanck's career, it's hard to believe that she could still be singing with such verve, warmth, and indubitable sincerity. Yet her lunchtime concert at Ronnie Scott's on Sunday 17 March, part of her annual UK spring tour, was undeniable proof that this lady still swings. Supported by her excellent UK trio (Paul Morgan on bass, John Pearce on piano, Bobby Worth on drums), Ms VerPlanck delivered a set characterised by her signature audience rapport and deep, personal connection with every song she sang - which was a mix of well-known and lesser-known standards. It was a wet, grey afternoon in London and it seemed the audience - making up a full house - had huddled inside the cosy club against the lingering winter chill. And if it was warmth they were looking for, that's what they got.
From the opening number to the encore, Ms VerPlanck's set was made up of songs with a central theme - the youthful optimism of a first love. It's a theme that could easily stray into trite or corny waters, but not in Ms VerPlanck's hands. Each song was sang as if for the first time. Her delivery is indelibly as if each standard - its melody, its lyrics, its message - is a surprise even as she sings it; a gift to be unwrapped lovingly and shared with her rapt audience. One of her opening numbers, Fun To Be Fooled, an Arlen/Ira Gershwin composition, summed up Ms VerPlanck's way with a tune: a spritely sense of mischief ("fun to be kissed!"), and a completely convincing engagement with the lyric ("fun to exist!"). Jerome Kern's Let's Begin was similarly handled, with the teasing lyric "which is it going to be - love or gin?" eliciting appreciative chuckles from the audience. Another appealing feature of Marlene VerPlanck's shows is her inclusion of the often-neglected verse before the song's main refrain; a particular example in this set being Embraceable You, whose rarely performed verse colours the song to make it feel fresh and new.
The majority of the set was upbeat, with a swinging, toe-tapping tempo, but the couple of mournful ballads were also a treat. Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry in particular was an absorbingly sombre performance. The set also contained a couple of songs written by Ms VerPlanck's late husband, Billy VerPlanck, as well as tunes composed by "those New York piano bar players", including Murray Grand, who, as Ms VerPlanck wistfully put it, are "now all gone". Paul Morgan's bass work was another thoroughly captivating element of the set, characterised by his striking, strident tone and obvious rapport with the other players. "We're gonna make him work hard!" Ms VerPlanck declared on the Bernice Petkere number Close Your Eyes, and that he certainly did, with the first few lines of the song performed as a taut duet between bass and vocal.
The set ended with a thrilling race through the Lerner/Lane composition Come Back To Me, with Ms VerPlanck imbuing the lyric with a desperate, heartfelt urgency: "Blast your hide, hear my call / Must I fight City Hall? / Here and now, damn it all! / Come back to me!". As with all her performances, Ms VerPlanck scanned the room as she sang, drawing her audience into the lyric; and when she looked in your direction, it was hard not to believe she was singing directly to you. Marlene VerPlanck has an uncanny ability to catch at the truth of a lyric and make an old song sound new, and Sunday's concert was further extremely enjoyable testament to that. Here's wishing her many more years of performing.
The Duncan Fraser Big Band present:
'Dealing In Wheeler', the debut album from The Duncan Fraser Big Band is available for all to purchase. The Band features some of the best young Jazz musicians in the UK, who feature in Big Band bands such as NYJO, RAM Big Band & The Guy Barker Jazz Orchestra. The album takes you through 7 original compositions by young Flugelhorn virtuoso and Composer Duncan Fraser. Here's what people are saying about it…
"This album is the realisation of a dream for Duncan Fraser; it contains tracks brilliantly composed and arranged by a very talented young man who leads an equally talented young band. The average age of the band is 22 and the youngest member of the band is just 16. You would be hard pushed to find any musical ensemble with young players with such professionalism, musicianship and ability these days."
"Every track has been brilliantly crafted by Fraser and is clearly a direct tribute to his biggest influence as a jazz performer, Kenny Wheeler. His music is fresh yet still rooted in the Wheeler style. The combination of Fraser's talent as a jazz musician, arranger, composer and this fantastic young band make for an album which deserves to be recognised in the jazz world and beyond."
ORDER YOUR COPY NOW from www.esteemrecords.com
The Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra www.tuxedojazzorchestra.com
The Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra has just produced a new CD - WHITE HEAT. 16 great tracks including 12th Street Rag, Business In F, Heat Wave, You're The Cream In My Coffee, You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby, Black And Tan Fantasy and more. The chaps (Dave Ford, Peter Rudeforth, James Evans, Sue Greenway, Mick Foster, Graham Hughes, Martin Litton, Sandy Burnett, Jeff Lardner, Len Walker and Catherine Sykes) did a fantastic job - and I'm on it as well! If you'd like a copy, send a cheque for £11.50 (which covers the CD and P&P) made out to AP Jacobs and send to PENTOWER, Tower Hill, Fishguard, SA65 9LA. Don't forget to include your name and address!!!
Two websites which you may find very interesting. Both keep you informed about jazz gigs around the country. Have a look at www.jazzupdate.co.uk. and WWW.JAZZNORTHWEST.CO.UK
A reminder to tune in to www.1940sukradio.co.uk which plays music from the 1920s to the '40s as well as having very interesting articles on their website. Presenters include the completely bonkers Bob Kerr of the famous Whoopee Band!
Look at www.vintagefestival.co.uk which looks like huge fun and includes James Langton and his Solid Senders. James (erstwhile front-man and vocalist with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra) now lives in New York but makes an occasional foray back to Blighty to front this sensational band.
For much more news, articles, laughs and occasional controversy (ahem), why not subscribe to the Tony Jacobs & Friends Newsletter. Send a cheque made payable to Tony Jacobs and Friends for the princely amount of £7.50 and send off to Tony Williams (editor), 82 Warnford Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6QT. This is a non-profit making (well, I've never seen a penny!) quarterly newsletter which does its bit for great music.
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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
Drummer Required; Eastbury Concert Band.
We are looking for any likely drummer who can read the dots. How about a young budding percussionist who needs the practice or a retired drummer who would like to keep his hand in. We are a great crowd of players, of all ages, having a lot of fun playing a variety of music styles, There is a kit available. Google our name for more details. Give our leader Lance a ring Home land line - 01245-441071, Mobile - 07871-179947 lj...@hotmail.co.uk
THE DAVID CHARLES (rehearsal) BAND REQUIRE: 2 Trumpet and 2 Trombone PLAYERS also Alto/Baritone Sax. - Meeting at Stock British Legion Hall - Wednesday Evening 7.30 p.m. for 8.00 p.m. Good pad of Glen Miller etc. type numbers. Details from: Terry - 01702 808867
Musicians wanted for a big band based in Braintree. Rehearse every Monday at St Marys Hall Bocking, nr Braintree Essex. If you fancy playing Big Band charts, extending your jazz skills or improving your sight reading, then please call Graham Johnson on 01376345763 or e-mail me at thetru...@live.com
Trombonist Wanted - The biggest problem with running a big band is finding a replacement when a trombonist leaves. This summer the lead trombonist of Michael Kilpatrick's band will be leaving, and he is desperate to do whatever he can to expand his network of contacts across the region in the hope that it might lead to the name of a trombone who is keen and available to join as a regular in his orchestra. Anyone interested or who knows someone who might be interested please contact him at the email address below. He would be most very grateful!
Email: m...@harmonyinharlem.co.uk Website: http://www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk
The Harmony In Harlem 17-piece jazz orchestra specialises in Duke Ellington, playing the original and authentic scores. The band rehearses fortnightly on Thursdays in Whittlesford, South Cambs, and does a variety of performances. Later in 2012 a trombone vacancy will arise. Improvising abililties prefered but not essential. Please contact Michael Kilpatrick. tel 01223 833062, m...@harmonyinharlem.co.uk
'The Da Capo Concert Band in Whetstone, Barnet is looking for new players. We particularly need brass players but woodwind players are also welcome. We play a varied wind band repertoire, including specialist wind band music from the likes of Philip Sparke as well as medleys of show-tunes, popular marches; jazz and big band pieces; and themes from film and television. There is no audition but we ask that players are Grade 6 standard or above. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings, 8pm-10pm. For more information see http://www.dacapoconcertband.org.uk/ or email enqu...@dacapoconcertband.org.uk.'
Sax Players wanted. Laurie is looking for alto and tenor players on a permanent basis for his Monday night rehearsal band based in Bentley (just outside Brentwood). Nice band, nice people and a nice cuppa in the break! If you are interested give Laurie a ring on 01702 540061 or his mobile 07778590336
St Albans Big Band (new name for the St Albans Stage Band) is looking for young talented trombonists in the area who would like to join. Maximum age 18. They are looking at doing the Music For Youth Festival this year, both regional and national festivals, collaborating with the North Herts Big Band as well as booking a top jazzer to play with the band this year. If interested, please email ke...@jazzjam.co.uk
Musicians wanted for a big band based in Hatfield, Herts. In particular trombones, trumpets and saxes needed, but if you fancy big band playing please get in touch. Rehearsals every Monday evening. Please call Dick Barnard on 07754 406965 for more information.
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Bass player available - Matt Lowrie
I'm the house bassist for the Buckhurst Hill jazz jam, and specialise in depping for function bands and playing in musical theatre. I play electric and upright bass, and I'm a proficient reader. You can find a summary of my CV at www.mattlowriemusic.com Contact me for any gig or more details at ma...@mattlowriemusic.com
Graham Hunter is an experienced professional trumpeter and singer, who teaches various musical instruments, with the emphasis on FUN ! ! He will be joining our teacher listings directly.
As a brass specialist, he can give tuition to complete beginners right up to advanced level for the whole valved brass family from trumpet to tuba. Pupils will normally learn how to read music, some theory, and how to improvise. Additionally, beginner lessons are available for drum kit, piano, nylon-strung guitar, bass-guitar and singing. Graham Hunter, 01702 540010 or 07724 088 511 www.grahamhunter.net
Nick Baya, a jazz trained music college student, is offering saxophone and theory lessons beginning from 1st June. Lessons will be available to all ages and abilities with very competitive prices, and will include classical training as well as jazz for those interested in taking grades. Contact now for more details or to book a lesson on 07402 399 746 or send an email to nick...@aim.com
This from Loughton guitar legend Mike Eaves, who has worked with artistes as diverse as Lee Ryan, Will Young, Shirley Bassey, Michael Ball, John Williams, Martine McCutcheon, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Please see www.mikeeaves.co.uk for more information and details of special offers, or call Mike on 020 8508 5539 Mike has a new website for my guitar tuition. Please have a look - www.mikeeaves.co.uk - it is much more interactive than the last. He has started a blog on the site, writing a mixture of articles - some about playing the guitar, and some anecdotes from professional work he has done. There is a useful stuff section, which has an online metronome, tuner and chord finder on it as well as links to a couple of apps and hase also included a shop, which has links to products that guitar students often enquire about and it also lists what small items he has available to you in his lessons. Let Mike know if there is anything in particular you would be interested to read about, and he can add it to his list of articles to write in time.
Benj Blackmore has just moved to the south east. He plays jazz guitar and electric bass to a pretty good standard and is keen to do some gigging around the area. He also teaches (in Ipswich) and has spaces for pupils who want to learn guitar. Beginners to advanced. For examples of his guitar playing from his soundcloud page go to http://soundcloud.com/benjblackmore/lotus-blossom or http://soundcloud.com/benjblackmore/in-a-sentimental-mood. Interested parties can contact him on his mobile 07779 795989.
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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:-
J A Z Z N I G H T S
The Cherry Tree - Sunday 14th April - MICK HANSON
Belchamp St Paul: Ace guitarist Mick Hanson is our guest this week at The Cherry Tree, Knowl Green. Reservations on 01787 237653 or email in...@jazz-nights.com. Adm £8. Music 8pm-10.30pm. Sitters-in welcome. Check www.jazz-nights.com for details including location & map.
Stoke By Nayland: Fleece Jazz at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa presents The Lyric Ensemble on Friday 12th April and on Friday 19th April the Ed Jones Quartet appear. 8pm start. Call 01787 211865 and check www.jazzatthefleece.org.uk for all details.
Finchingfield: The Fox Inn, The Green, CM7 4JX features singer Heather Simmons & Wendy Morgan on Thursday 25th April. Reserve a table on 01371 810151 or email in...@thefoxinnfinchingfield.co.uk. See www.thefoxinnfinchingfield.co.uk for more details.
Bury St Edmunds: The Devil's Kitchen Collective present singer Sarah Gillespie on Saturday 4th May. Tickets are £13. See www.thedevilskitchencollective.co.uk for more details.
Bury St Edmunds: The Hunter Club at St Andrews Street South, IP33 3PJ features Alan Skidmore with the Chris Ingham Trio on Friday 19th April. Doors 7.30pm - music 8pm. Adm £12 & £8 U21. Call 01284 748280 (office hours), email headhunter...@gmail.com or check www.headhunterslive.org for more details.
Bury St Edmunds: At The Apex, 1, Charter Square, IP33 3FD on Wednesday 10th April there's Cleo Laine & Friends and on Tuesday 16th April they present John Etheridge's Sweet Chorus. Check www.theapex.co.uk or call 01284 758000 for details.
Chelmsford: There's an evening of jazz & swing with the Jeff Short Band & Singers at the Football Club on Friday 12th April. Tickets £10. Call: 01245 450 450 or see www.jeffshort.co.uk.
Chelmsford: The Cramphorn Theatre have got D'Ukes in concert on Friday 26th April. Tickets £9.
Ipswich: On Sunday 21st April the jazz club presents Big Boy Bloater & The Limits at The California Club, 195, Foxhall Road, IP3 8LB. Doors 7.30pm. Music 8pm. Adm £12. See www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk.
Cambridge: The CMJC at Hidden Rooms, The Basement, 7a, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BA presents the Marius Neset Quartet on Sunday 21st April. See www.cambridgejazz.org for 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.
Holland On Sea: Jazz At The Tavern, 55-57, Frinton Road, Essex, CO15 5UH on Sunday 28th April will feature guitarist Dave Colton with the Ted Beament Trio. Adm £9. Doors 7pm - music 8pm-10.30pm. Call 01255 814080 for more 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. www.blythvalleycommunityradio.co.uk
Lowestoft: Milestones Jazz Club is at the Hotel Hatfield, The Esplanade, NR 33 0QP on Sunday 5th May - TBA. Adm £7/£6. Doors at 8pm - music from 8.30pm. Call 01502 568684 or see http://www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk for more details.
Norwich: The Cottage, 148, Thunder Lane, Thorpe St. Andrew, NR7 0JD is the new jazz club venue. On Tuesday 16th April trombonist Geoff Mason is featured. Adm £10/Under-25s and late entry (after 9.45pm) £5. Tel: 01603 433444 and see http://www.thecottage-norwich.co.uk/contact/.
Lyng: The Dereham Jazz Society at the Lakeside Country Club, Quarry Lane, Norfolk, NR9 5RS have got the Phil Brooke Quartet on Wednesday 17th April. On Wednesday 24th April Rebop appear. Doors 7pm. Music 8pm to 10.30pm. See http://www.lakeside-jazz-club.co.uk.
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.
Leytonstone: The East Side Jazz Club is at The Crown, 692, High Road, E11 3AA on Tuesday 9th April with the Bob Martin Quintet. 8.30pm start. £6 adm. Tel: 020 8989 8129 for details.
Walthamstow: E17 Jazz presents Mandorla at the Orford House Social Club, 73, Orford Road, E17 9QR on Wednesday 24th April. 8.30-11.00pm. £12/£8. Call 07930 544312 or see www.e17jazz.com/whatson/.
London: On Sunday 21st April there's Live Jazz & Jam Session at The Slaughtered Lamb, 34-35, Great Sutton Street, Clerkenwell, EC1V 0DX featuring Nia Lynn with the house band. Adm £6/£4. Call 020 7253 1516 for details.
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!