Jazz Update weekly newsletter
Keith Neill
Hi everyone
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Thursday Jazz at the RAFA Club, 295 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4UA. A swinging group led by Leszek Kulaszewicz. Come and listen to the music plus every week there is a fantastic vocalist. The club is well serviced by public transport with plenty of buses going to the club or a ten minutes walk from Gants Hill or Ilford stations. Paul Wood will be appearing with Leszek and his group at the RAFA Club, Cranbrook Road on 31st October. The club will be open from 8pm and the music will be from 9 - 11pm.This will be a new venue for Paul and he will be working with new musicians. Guaranteed to be a great evening and certainly not one to be missed".
On Sunday 17th November 2013, the Harmony In Harlem Jazz Orchestra perform at The Empire Theatre, Butler Road, Halstead, Essex CO9 1LL at 7:30pm. Tickets £13. Harmony In Harlem specialises in the music of Duke Ellington. Alongside the sounds of the Cotton Club this Halstead concert will feature a preview of movements from Ellington's highly-acclaimed suite "Such Sweet Thunder" which the band will be performing in full in 2014 to celebrate the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth. Ticket and Enquiry line: 07778 025490. Email: mi...@empire-theatre.co.uk. http://www.empire-theatre.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=91&Itemid=118. http://www.essex-live.co.uk/tickets/d2793/harmony-in-harlem/halstead-empire-theatre/
Following the success of the first venture, the next Jazz on a Thursday Afternoon features a session of New Orleans Jazz on Thurs Nov 7th with the ever popular Garage Band Revival at The MICA Centre 38a High Street West Mersea from 1:30 - 4pm Doors open 1pm - licensed bar - tickets £6
Apart from Sid Grimwood on cornet ex Tom Collins banjoist Mel Cox will be with us together with Paul Budd (drums) Gerry Hoskin (bass) and the fine N'Orleans style clarinet of Brian Peters.Vocals, trombone and other interjections from Peter Jezard
Jerry Bergonzi Quartet plays Herts Jazz Club from 7.30 pm-10.00 pm Sunday 3 November 2013 at the Terrace Suite, Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City.
American tenor saxophonist, Jerry Bergonzi, is an internationally recognised jazz performer, composer, author and educator. His music is renowned for its innovation, mastery, and integrity. Relentless drive, inner fire, total command, awesome technique, elastic lyricism, rich resonance, world-class, a musical visionary, are among the rave reviews credited to his sound. Bergonzi's music has been applauded throughout the world at festivals, concert halls, and jazz venues and his dedication to jazz music has been well documented by an extensive discography of over 150 sides. Jerry Bergonzi - tenor sax, Gareth Williams - piano, Dave Santoro - bass, Andy Michelutti - drums. Please note that we are starting our gigs this season at the slightly earlier time of 7.30. Doors open 7pm.
Tickets: Advance: £3 students/£10 members/£13 concessions/£14 full. Walk-ups: £5 students/£12 members/£15 concessions/£16 full. Book online at http://www.hertsjazz.co.uk/octdec2013.html
Hornchurch Jazz Club at Hornchurch Conservative Club, 25 North Street, on Sunday, 3rd November from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. The Jack Clifford Swingtette. Jack's clarinet together with Tim Huskisson's piano and Jackie Free's trombone will make for another great night of traditional jazz. The club is a comfortable venue with a small dance floor, and car parking to the rear. Members £6, non-members £7. Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details.
The Jonathan Gee Trio will be playing at The Chipperfield Cricket Club, The Common, Chipperfield, Herts WD4 9BS on Friday 8th November 2013. Doors open 7.30 pm music starts at 8. Cricket Club Members £8. Non Members £10. Enquiries / reservations 01923 270 105. Jonathan Gee, Winston Clifford, Steve Rose
The Jonathan Gee Trio has performed extensively throughout the UK & Europe for over 10 years & have performed at Ronnie Scott’s as Rhythm Section for Joe Lovano (Time Outs Jazz Gig of the Year) & Benny Golson, besides numerous appearances in their own right at the club. They have 3 albums as the Trio, but also have individually worked with many top names including Mark Murphy, Art Farmer, David Murray, Monty Alexander, Slim Gaillard, Archie Shepp, Courtney Pine - well the list goes on. Pianist Jonathan Gee is also an accomplished vocalist (as is Winston, considered by Billy Cobham as being his favourite UK drummer) so expect a mixture of sublime standards & originals.
"Depth and maturity...sparky and sensitive... Gee is a compelling pianist, and his debut album is outstanding..(his) incisive improvisatory style is capable of packing a wealth of rhythmic and harmonic ideas into a single phrase. Gee and Rose are two of the most continually inspiring musicians in town." - Time Out
The Chigwell Jazz Club meet every Tuesday from 8-10.30pm at Chigwell Hall, Chigwell High Rd. IG7 6BD. Admission is £6.50 Members and £7.50 for Non Members. Come and enjoy listening or dancing to live bands playing Dixieland, Traditional and/or New Orleans Jazz. There is a bar which serve bar food, a dance floor, comfortable seating, a car park and a friendly crowd! See full listings below. The band appearing on 29 October is the George Tidiman Allstars.
Fleur Stevenson hosts Jazz Singers' Night at the Global Cafe, 35-39 London Street, Reading RG1 4PS (0118 958 3555) www.risc.org.uk/globalcafeon Wednesday 30 October at 8.30pm. No admission charge. Heart melting vocals from Fleur Stevenson with award-winning jazz pianist Chris Neill, bassist Nick Hill and Ben Robins on drums. Performance begins at 8.30pm, and then singers are invited onto stage to jam with the band from 9.30pm.Get those vocal chords warmed up and ready!
Find out more about Fleur on her website. Or check out her Facebook pages. The Global Cafe is Reading's friendliest and liveliest independent cafe/bar/restaurant and sells beers from around the world, along with fair trade and organic wines and spirits. Genuine Ethiopian cuisine is served, thanks to Tutu's Ethiopian Table. 'Fleur Stevenson is a wonderful singer with a great musical ear and a natural jazz feel. I'm really looking forward to seeing and hearing her promising career unfold.' Claire Martin OBE, jazz vocalist and BBC Radio 3 presenter
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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. Due to present licencing issues, the Jam will have to finish at 10:30! 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 on the First Thursday of the Month 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.
Mill Hill Jazz Club host a regular end of month, Wednesday, open stage for quality musicians to set the club a'swinging. Val's House band provides the professional rhythm section that binds it all together to make this the most "happening" scene in the whole of North West London. At The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk valgo...@gmail.com 0208 207 0451
The Cambridge Jazz Jam continues, weekly, every Tuesday, 8.30 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. 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! Further information from Mike Quigley: 07979 59 22 41
There is a Thursday night Jazz Session and Jam at Nomad Bar, 58 Old St, EC1V 9AJ. www.nomadjazz.com
The normal house band is Antonio Marzinotto and his trio but often have special guests and other bands. The aim of the night is for all talented jazz musicians, young and old, to play together in a relaxed atmosphere.
Jazz at the Green Note "jam great atmosphere!" on the 1st Sunday of every month. Music 8:30pm - Band set followed by a jam. 106 Parkway, Camden NW1 7AN.
Vocals at Vortex The Vortex Jazz Club, 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ - Open Mic with the Bob Stuckey Trio, hosted by Romy Summers. £9 entry
Normally first Sunday of each month, starting at 7:30pm. Doors and singing list taken at 7pm (first come first served to sign up). Each month there are two featured mini sets and a great night of open mic supported by fantastic musicians.
Jazz Jam Session Every Tuesday @ The Silver Bullet London N4 2PA The Bukky Leo Quartet features the groovy Michelle Montolli on the Bass, the hard driving Gary Williams on the Drums and the superb Joe Bickerstaff on the Piano. Bukky on Tenor & vocs. Jamming starts from 10 till late, now showing great Jazz Movies on show during intervals. Free Entry.
There is a Jam session on the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. They are lucky enough to have a house band that regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). Our attitude is that of inclusion and after a short set from the house band, we open the stage for jammers and singers. The jam was originally started by Mick Hutton and has been running for about 5 years now with a steady following. Please contact Simon (simon...@madasafish.com) for more information.
Singers' Night - Open Mic Event for jazz vocalists in Central London- 2nd Tuesday of each month at Nelson, 48 Stanhope Street, London NW1 3EX. Less than ten minute's walk from Warren Street Underground on Tottenham Court Road. Seven pounds non singing guests, Eight pounds singers. Singers please bring song sheets in correct keys. Singing list taken from 6.00pm, music from 7.45 to 10.30pm. Great atmosphere, dedicated sound engineer, attractive setting. Now in our 14th year. If you'd like to dine, phone 020 7388 2283 for tables. Website: <singersnight.co.uk> or phone 020 7703 9648 for additional information.
There is a LondonBluesJams Yahoo! Group - blues rock n roll and soul jam on Thursdays from 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm . This event repeats every week at The Golden Lion, 2 High St Market Square, Romford RM1 1HR. For more info call Bob Marks 07503 16 45 72 Full back line. P.A. Keys, Saxes and Brass. Mainly blues but all tastes catered for. All musos welcome from beginners to pros and bands. Come and join in the great atmosphere -Vocalists especially welcome.
Jazz Jam at the Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich is held on 1st Sunday in the month. We start at 2pm and finish around 5.30 - 6pm. All are welcome - both players and jazz fans. Admission FREE and Sunday lunches are available. Why not come along and enjoy the company, have lunch with a drink or two, and soak up the atmostphere. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Ipswich Jazz Collective meet once a month on a Friday to hold a jam session at the Golden Hind Pub on Nacton Road in Ipswich. They start at 7:30 with bass, drums, keyboard gear and a PA set up. Guitarists will need to bring their own amps. There's no entrance fee and all levels of player are catered for. Local bands also have the chance to do a set on their own. For more information contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com.
'Jazz Jam with Rich Buddie' celebrated its first birthday in January. It has gone from strength to strength, and really is the place to be on a Monday Night in Norwich. Every week from 8pm. Rich Buddie aka Barry Wortley, Turk, Simon and special guests play traditional and funky tunes. Every one is welcome to come along to watch or bring their instruments and join in. Traditionally known as a blues venue, The Walnut Tree Shades Old Post Office Court, Norwich NR2 1NG is now also home to Monday night Jazz. Right in the heart of the city centre, parking, taxis and buses are all available within a 5 minute walk. 01603 622910
The Norwich JazzJam is at The Windmill, Knox Road, Norwich NR1 4LQ.
The regular 'Norwich JazzJam' takes place every Monday from 8.30pm - 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 15! 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. Brendan invites each jammer to choose a number from the Real Books (or hand out their own charts), set and agree the tempo and 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.
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BELVEDERE JAZZ & MUSIC CLUB, every Wednesday evening is now at The Chichester's Tudor Room, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford. SS11 8UE (Off A129, 800 yards Wickford side of The Carpenters Arms roundabout). Meals and tasty Lite Bites are available from 6:30pm onwards whilst you sit at your table enjoying the quality jazz which commences at 8:00pm until 10.30pm. Top International, Regional Bands and Artists, including Big Bands, Swing and Mainstream, all tuneful easy listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly atmosphere ~ Candlelit tables ~ Admission £10 on the door ~ All welcome ~ Large free car park. For latest details and location map, see our gigs listings at www.belvederejazz.co.uk
30th October - Leon Greening Quartet
Leon Greening - keyboard, Christian Brewer - saxes, Adam King - double bass and Steve Brown - drums. Pianist Leon Greening's hard swinging style has made him a favourite on the UK Jazz circuit for over a decade and popular at Ronnie Scott's. He will include tunes by his own favourites such as Victor Feldman and Dudley Moore plus some of his own compositions. Leon brings with him a sizzling band line-up of favourite UK musicians. His extraordinary solos, inspired by the likes of Wynton Kelly and Bud Powell, keep the audience on the edge of their seats and mark him out, at the age of only 33, as one of the finest pianists this country has ever produced. "Leon nails his be-bop colours to the mast and lets us hear what all the fuss is about" - Jim Mullen6th November - The Dave 'Mr Stride' Browning Quintet
Dave Browning - stride piano, Digby Fairweather - trumpet, Julian Marc Stringle - clarinet/sax, John Benham - drums, Derek Pring - double bass. At members' requests, we welcome back arguably the UK's No 1 Stride Pianist Dave Browning with his Quintet who will perform well known mainstream swing numbers including some Fats Waller stride piano numbers. Always a popular quintet at the Club so members and guests are strongly advised to arrive early!
13th November - Tribute to Benny Goodman - Pete Long Quartet
Pete Long - clarinet, Richard Pite - drums, Nick Dawson - piano, Anthony Kerr - vibes. "Celebrating the music of the first incarnation of the Goodman Quintet, where the bass-less rhythm section is driven by the alliance of bass drum and pianist's left hand, the Quartet will be playing many of the early Goodman Hits. Expect Avalon, Lady be Good, Dinah, I've Got Rhythm, China Boy and many others." - Pete Long20th November - Rex O'Dell All Stars Sextet
Rex O'Dell - vocals and trombone, Gary Wood - trumpet/vocals, Pete Oxborough - saxes and clarinet, Alan Morgan - double bass, Pete Gregory - guitar, banjo and vocals, Alan Clarke - drums. A great fun entertaining evening of Swing, Mainstream and Dixieland with a masterful mix of standards you know and love so well, including songs made famous by Louis Prima to Louis Armstrong to name just a couple!
27th November - Grand Christmas Gala
The Mervyn Wright All Stars 11 Piece Big Band with Paul Wood, Catherine Lima & Mark Stratford. Special Guest Dave 'Mr Stride' Browning will be performing a Boogie-woogie and Stride feature. Doors open 6:30pm for meals and lite bites ~ Carriages 11:15pm ~ Admission £15, Strictly by limited number advanced ticket purchase only which are solely for sale on Club nights. NOW SOLD OUTPLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO GIGS DURING DECEMBER
8th January - The Gary Wood Swing Quintet
The Quintet will swing through the American Songbook with ease and style. Dan Foster has played with The Pasadena Roof Orchestra & The London Jazz Orchestra, Chris Green appears with numerous bands including The Memphis Belle Swing Orchestra. Ronnie Fenn's life has taken him through pop, soul, rock and skiffle jazz. Dan Banks has been playing jazz, pop and classical piano for many years. The Quintet's extensive repertoire is based around jazz standards, embracing the popular classics of Cole Porter, Gershwin, Rogers and Hart, Hammerstein etc. etc.
15th January - Brian White's Quintet Tribute to Sydney Bechet & Mezz Mezzrow with Goff Dubber
We welcome back, at members' request, Brian White's Quintet. Brian White - clarinet and vocals, Goff Dubber - clarinet, soprano sax and vocals, Graham Barton - piano, Mike Goodwin - bass, Colin Miller - drums. In the 1940's, while Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw were wowing the jazz world with big band swing, the likes of Sidney Bechet and Mezz Mezzrow were recording small group jazz on the KING JAZZ record label. They demonstrated that the 1940's big band feel could be played on a smaller scale. Brian White and Goff Dubber, with a swinging rhythm section have recreated the sounds and feel of this band with warmth and sincerity.
22nd January - Derek Nash Quintet with Dave Newton
Derek Nash - saxophones, Dave Newton - piano, Martin Shaw - trumpet, Geoff Gascoyne - double bass & Sebastiaan de Krom - drums. Derek, a member of Jools Holland Orchestra since 2004 was voted in the Top 3 Alto Saxophonists in the 2010 British Awards. Dave Newton has been voted Best Jazz Pianist for the 10th time in 2011. Martin Shaw has worked with Cleo Lane, BBC Big Band, Natalie Cole & Sting. Geoff Gascoyne and Sebastiaan de Krom have both worked with Jamie Cullum and between them have performed with Ray Gelato, Eartha Kitt and appeared at The Royal Albert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl.
29th January - Hot Waffle Big Band
The Hot Waffle Big Band is a relatively new band on the London circuit, only having been formed in 2011 by two ex-NYJO members: Pianist/MD: Graeme Taylor, and Drummer: Matt McDonough. Usually covering all styles of big band including classic swing, this event they will be joined by the legendary voice of Shane Hampsheir, for a slice of Rat Pack and Bublé.... One of the circuit's most loved and fun bands, featuring many of London's finest jazz musicians. Early arrival advised.
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 :
November 1st - The funky Dave Lewis saxophone Alan Morgan Bass Winston Clifford drums
Due 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. Musicians regularly appearing are Pete Rudeforth, Mike Cotton, Gary Woods, John Crocker, Bert Brandsma, Tim Huskisson, Colin Bray, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy. "The Happiest Saturday Afternoon in Essex"
Saturday 19 October
Saturday 16th November
Saturday 21st December
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
30 Oct: - Paul Higgs (trumpet/flugelhorn) + Hilary Cameron (piano)
with John Withers (drums) + John Pamenter (double bass) - except 18 September
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 27th October - "Rex O'Dell Nicest People" with Rex O'Dell, Alan Bradley, Pete Gregory, Pete Oxborough, Alan Clarke, Alan Morgan
Sunday 24th November - "Harry Stratford Vocals" with Ted Beament - Keyboard, Paul Budd - Drums, Murray Salmon - Bass
Sunday 22nd December - "Paul Wood Vocals" with Ted Beament - Keyboards, Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums
JAZZ AT THE BARDSWELL - Last Tuesday of every month at the Bardswell Social Club, Bardswell Close, Brentwood CM14 4TJ: doors open 7 pm.: music from 8 - 10.30 pm. Admission £7.00. Refreshments at Club Prices. Resident trio - drums, piano, bass plus guests. Great crowd and drinks at club prices. For further information contact : Dave Grant 01708 763723.
29 Oct - The multi talented instrumentalist Paul Higgs, trumpet this time, is joined by the long time Chris Barber reed player, Trevor Whiting, saxophone.
26 Nov - This is our Christmas Comes Early Party, with buffet included to get in with spirit and listen to, Gary Wood, trumpet & vocals, Martin Nickless, clarinet, Derek Clenshaw, trombone joining Tim Huskisson on keyboard.
THE SOUTHEND JAZZ CLUB - 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 7:30pm. Music starts at 8:00pm - 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:-
28 Oct - Bix & Pieces
4 Nov - Zoltans
11 Nov - Quartet plus guest - Lyn Falvey
18 Nov - East Coast Wanderers
25 Nov - George Tidiman All Stars
2 Dec - Mike Barry's Uptown Gang
9 Dec - Downhome Jazz Band
16 Dec - Hugh Rainey Jazz Band
23 Dec - Phoenix Dixieland Jazz Band
30 Dec - Southend Bob's Mob
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 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 - 8.00pm. At Bardswell Social Club, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. Admission £12 (non-members) £9 (members) unless otherwise stated. e-mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub
Tuesday 5th November - Ted Beament Quintet featuring Pete Long & Georgina Jackson
Admission £13.00 members £10.00
Tuesday 12th November - Craig Milverton & Nigel Price with Sandy Suchodoiski present an evening of music from Oscar Peterson & Joe Pass
Tuesday 19th November - Art Themen Quartet
"SPIKE'S PLACE" JAZZ CLUB @ HADLEIGH- 8.00pm. Hadleigh Conservative Club, 24 High Street, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 2PB. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Monday 25th November - 8.30pm - Vasilis Xenopolous with the Andy Noble Trio
ADMISSION £12.00 members £9.00
"SAFFRON JAZZ" - Third Thursday of every month - 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Thursday 17th Oct - The Golden Years of Benny Goodman With Pete Long Quartet - Admission £11.00
Please call 01245 420475 for details or see website www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub
"SPIKE'S PLACE" AT BECKENHAM - 8:30pm. Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SR (Off South Eden Park Road). Admission £12.00 (members £9.00) unless otherwise stated
Thurs 24th Oct - Tenor Madness (in memory of Spike Robinson - who the club is named after) With Alan Barnes, Derek Nash, Vasilis Xenopolous plus the John Pearce Trio
Admission £15.00 members £12.00020 8650 2406 / 01245 420475 E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM, Cliff's Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea. Facebook - The Jazz Mix @ The Maritime Room and check out our page on the Cliffs Pavilion website: www.southendtheatres.org.uk …go to Special Events tab to find The Jazz Mix page.
Tuesday 29th Oct - Peter White
After the great success of his visit last October, International award winning smooth jazz guitarist Peter White returns to The Jazz Mix. Seating tickets are sold out. Standing room only on the night which you can pay for on the door. (01702 351135). Tickets are £15 each.Thursday 21st Nov - 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. Tickets on sale from the Cliffs Box Office (01702 351135) - £15 eachGoing into 2014, acts booked in the diary so far are...guitarist Tony Sandeman's Natural Selection featuring Zak Barrett on saxes, direct from the BBC's Strictly Come Show the excellent soulful voice of Tommy Blaize & his band and also with a new cd about to be released in the New Year the return of Derek Nash's Sax Appeal.
CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB www.chelmsfordjazzclub.co.uk
Chelmsford Jazz Club presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG (next to the Civic Theatre). The majority of concerts are held on Sundays at lunchtime, although in the summer months some are held in the evening. The jazz presented by the club is generally mainstream and modern and the club is justly proud of the quality of the musicians, British, European and American, who appear. For an annual subscription of £8.00 (£14.00 joint) members are entitled to a £4.00 reduction on normal ticket prices, and early notice of concerts. A monthly newsletter passes on information about our own club, as well as items of interest about other local venues. There is a friendly atmosphere at the club, so please come along and decide for yourself. For membership enquiries call Larry Newall-Smith on. 01245 256510.
Sunday 10th Nov at 12.15 pm - Mike Piggott with the Tony Barmard Trio. Tickets are £14 (£10 for members). Advance bookings 01245 606505.
Sunday 8th Dec at 12.15 pm - we end this year's jazz season with a hugely swinging Christmas party. Chelmsford are pleased to present Ray Gelato and the Giants. Tickets are £15 (£11 for members). This gig has been very generously supported by M&G and the December raffle proceeds are donated to a local charity. Advance bookings 01245 606505.
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:
25th October - Nigel Price Trio http://www.nigelprice.biz/index.html
Nigel Price Guitar, Pete Whittaker Organ and Matt Holmes Drums. Nigel is one of the top UK jazz guitar players. He's a regular performer at Ronnie Scott's where he has racked up over 150 performances, spent three years with the James Taylor Quartet, has performed with the BBC big band, the legendary David Axelrod and led his organ trio to first place in the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group (APPJAG) awards for "best jazz ensemble" in 2010. He is a 'complete' guitarist who has good taste and a great sound coupled to a dazzlingly fleet-fingered technique as well as being an interesting composer. Drummer Matt Home is crisp, driving and thoroughly accomplished. Pete Whittaker demonstrated the Hammond organ's ability to simulate a 'little big band' while taking care of the bass duties. These guys have been together for eight years, touring the UK and have developed a musical empathy that is wonderful to hear. Do come and see them!
8th November - The Untouchables: www.theuntouchablesblues.com/
Keith Parker harp and vocals, Peter Ellison guitar and vocals, Paul 'Chuck' Green doghouse bass and Malcolm 'Eddie the Legend' Buckland drums. The Untouchables are champions of raw blues, basing their sound on the swinging soul of the great artists who recorded for Chess Records in the 50s. With a string bass, a stripped down drum kit, a cranked guitar through a hot valve amp and a wailing harp, this band turns any venue into a rocking juke joint. It has been said that, "The Untouchables play sparse, tasteful Chicago blues. Not blues rock but tight, swinging, focussed, authentic sounding urban blues, with every element honed to its bare essentials in an unostentatious display of taste and restraint' and 'The band have lived and breathed the style until it's so much a part of them that it oozes out of their pores. If you like Little Walter, Bo Diddley or Willie Dixon, then this is as close as you'll get to seeing them live. Utterly superb."
29th November - The Marigolds All Stars with Helen Keating
Helen Keating vocals, Jimmy Hastings saxophone, Tim Huskinson keyboards, Murray Salmon bass and Martin Guy drums.
13th December - Spikedrivers: www.spikedrivers.co.uk
Ben Tyzack: guitar, vocals & harmonica, Constance Redgrave: bass guitar, vocals & percussion, Maurice Mcelroy: drums, vocals & percussion. To quote Blues in Britain Spikedrivers are, 'One of the most original, innovative and exciting bands around, their combination of gutsy slide guitar, rock-solid bass, infectious grooves and highly distinctive vocals, creates a sound that is uniquely their own. They take you on a journey, from southern juke-joints and lazy front porches to the huge open spaces of dust bowls and railroad tracks disappearing into the distance.....' With an intoxicating blend of sounds, from the raw delta blues of Robert Johnson to the powerful soundscapes of Jimmy Page Spikedivers are unique and are a band not to be missed.
27th December - No December Gig this year due to the Christmas Holidays
ANNIE'S JAZZ in FINCHINGFIELD A monthly venue (Thursdays) in this beautiful Essex village at The Fox Inn which is an old established public house with an outstanding reputation for food. Hosted by Annie. This is a small intimate venue and it is advisable to book ahead. Telephone number is 01371-810151. The Fox Inn, The Green, Finchingfield, Essex. CM7 4JX.
Thursday the 28th of November - Robin Phillips.
Highly respected pianist, vocal entertainer and bandleader. Currently recording his latest album he is also renowned for his duelling piano shows.
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
CHIGWELL JAZZ CLUB is every Tuesday. From 8-10.30pm at Chigwell Hall, Chigwell High Rd. IG7 6BD. Admission is normally £6.50 Members and £7.50 guests and is open to all for listening or dancing to. There are live bands playing Dixieland, Traditional and/or New Orleans Jazz. We have a bar, serve bar food, a dance floor, comfortable seating, a car park and a friendly crowd! (New Members are welcome, as are Non Members. There is an Early Bird Membership Offer Currently Running). Enquiries to Dave Dyer 01945 588325
29 Oct - George Tidiman All Stars
5th Nov - Jacky Free's Chicagoans
12th Nov - Mike Barry's Uptown Gang
19th Nov - Peter Bakers Crusty Jazzmen
26th Nov - Kid Tidimanns All Stars
3rd Dec - Laurie Chesco's Reunion Band **
10th Dec - The Carlton Jazz Band
17th Dec - XMAS SESSION with The Fabulous Shooting Stars **
** There is an increased entrance fee on these night.
MILL HILL JAZZ CLUB - The Mill Hill Jazz Club has been providing live jazz of the highest standard to North West London for many years. The Club is for everyone with a passion for live jazz, blues and soul. We have had the pleasure to host to some of the best artists in the world at our club, and to provide our patrons with world class music at a fraction of West End prices. If you like jazz, the Mill Hill Jazz Club is the place to hang out. Every Wednesday from 8.30pm. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk valgo...@gmail.com 0208 207 0451 £9 guests £8 members
Wednesday 30th Oct- Val's Jazz Jam. The hottest ticket in NW7 !!! Price: £5 members, £6 Guests
Once again our end of the month Jazz Jam for gifted players and singers to help our house band along (although they don't see it quite that way). As ever, Valerie leads the show with her own songbook to the fore and, as our MC, will call up each of the many performers who flock to Mill Hill in their dozens to share their wares.
Wednesday 6th Nov- The Michael Weizman Project. Price: £8 Members, £9 Guests
Hailing from Israel, the Michael Weizman Project is now one of London's most exciting and talented bands whose sound is fresh and new whilst staying accessible to the public at large. Their music can be described as melodic contemporary jazz combined with world music, funk and pop, influenced by Esbjorn Svensson Trio, Avishai Cohen, Brad Mehldau, The Yellow Jackets, Dhafer Youssef, and Candy Dulfer. MW Project's repertoire is based on their own original compositions, combined with those of others, always arranged with an interesting approach to best take advantage of the unique sounds and talents of the group members. Whether atmospheric or groove oriented, the music is always exciting, relevant and contemporary. While a soloing aspect is central to the groups approach, melody and interaction is what it's all about.Wednesday 13th Nov - Kate Daniels Quartet. Price: £8 Members, £9 Guests
"Kate's vocals are poised, engaging and elegant. She sings like she is telling you a secret". So says John Etheridge, and so does everyone who's had the amazing experience of hearing Kate sing. One of the most emotional and involved vocalists on the Jazz scene today we are lucky to book her at MHJC. As if that wasn't enough she is supported tonight by some of the best accompanists in the UK today - Alec Dankworth (John & Cleo's little boy) on bass, David Newton keyboards, Graham Pike on trumpet and Winston Clifford drumming. Music, words and talent of the highest order tonight.
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
Oct 29th - Cliff Longhurst and the Jazz Knights a chance to hear this fabulous Big band playing Woody Herman's classics from the days of the thundering herds. Not to be missed!!
Nov 5th - Kingsclub 7. Our house band led by John Davis, with John Mole and Jez Guest saxes, John Bridge on Trombone, and Ray Kelly on vocals. .
Nov 12th - Paul Smith Band A 'little big band' with a wide repertoire from Dixieland to Duke.
Nov 19th - John Bignal's band. A small group featuring some of our top local players in the classic idiom.
Nov 29th - Hertswing Big Band. Our justly popular 17 piece resident big band in the classic Basie style
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.
Doors Open 8.00pm Music from 8.30pm Admission £10.00 Under 21 £5.00
JAZZNIGHTS @ THE BELL HOTEL, CLARE . 8.00 - 10.30pm £8. All with the Roger Odell Trio & Larraine Odell (voc). www.jazz-nights.com.
The Cherry Tree has been taken over and is now closed for refurbishment! We have moved back to The Tudor Room, The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NN and we will be downstairs in the cosy and atmospheric Tudor Room. We hope to see all our regular Jazznighters there for what will be a great evening. Doors 7.30pm. Music 8.00 to 10.30pm. Food available up to 9pm. Pay on the door - reserve seating on 01787 237653 or email reply
Sunday 27th October - Ben Cox. As a result of a high recommendation from previous guest Emily Dankworth the young jazz singer Ben Cox makes his debut at Jazznights. He is currently studying jazz voice at the Guildhall and along with Emily he is a member of the amazing six part close-harmony A Cappella group 'VIVE'. Male UK jazz singers have been few and far between until recently - that's about to change!
With Sam Edwards (piano), Steve Cook (bass) & Roger Odell (drums) + Larraine Odell (vocals)
8.00 to 10.30pm £10 (note small increase!). Sitting-in welcome. Bar & food availableNote: The Cherry Tree has closed for refurbishment so we have moved to The Bell in Clare until further notice. We are in the ground floor Tudor Room, NOT the upstairs Cavendish Suite. Much nicer but small - reservation strongly recommended to avoid disappointment!
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL 01303 277175 2013. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 30pm To book seats please email or call 01303 277175
October 24th The Australian Jazz Singer & Broadcaster £10
TRUDY KERR . www.trudykerr.com . & Her All Star Trio
( THIS IS ALL STAR !!!)
Piano - Tom Cawley. Double Bass - Geoff Gascoyne . Drums Sebastiaan de Krom
PLEASE BOOK EARLY FOR THIS FANTASTIC GIG
" One More Time "
October 31st THE MUSIC OF COUNT BASIE £10
By The Stars of The Back to Basie Orchestra
THIS IS THE UK PREMIER
Paul Lacey's BASIE Express. The music of Count Basie played by an all star line up of Great Musicians.
MARK CROOKS - OLIVER WILBY - PAUL LACEY - ADRIAN FRY - COLIN OXLEY - BRIAN DEE- DAVID CHAMBERLAIN - DENNIS SMITH
Led by The Director of The Award Winning. BACK TO BASIE ORCHESTRA Paul Lacey
EARLY BOOKING ADVISEDNovember 7th The UKs Top Jazz Pairing £10
DIGBY FAIRWEATHER (tpt) &
www.digbyfairweather.com
JULIAN MARC STRINGLE ( clnt/ tnr sax)
www.julianmarcstringle.com
Ted Beament -Piano - Alex Keen- D/Bass - Teddy Pope Drums
November 14th £10
JEFF HOOPER
www.jeffhooper.co.uk
Long term vocalist with the Syd Lawrence Orch
The UKs favourite big band singer -- now with his Quality Trio that were a huge success with him at Ronnies
Neil Bullock Drums - Paul Morgan -Double Bass
Malcolm Edmonson Piano
November 16th £10 (under16 - -£5 )
KENT YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA ( KYJO )
www.kyjo.co.uk
The future of our kind of music.
Tickets 01303 223925. www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk
November 21st THE FJC HAS GONE INTERNATIONAL £10
DAMON BROWN INTERNATIONAL QUINTET
www.damonbrownjazz.wordpress.com
Just back from a tour of South Korea The UKs Amazing Trumpet Star Brings His International Quintet To The FJC
Featuring the Fabulous French Alto Saxophonist PIERRICK PEDRON & a world wide rhythm section
YUTAKA SHINA Piano ( from Japan )
ADAM KING Double Bass ( UK )
KIM MINCHIN Drums ( South Korea )
November 28th THE ONE & ONLY £10
The Giant from the Giants
On his last visit to The FJC Ray Gelato had just finished his annual month long Christmas /New Year gig at Ronnie Scotts. This time we catch him before he starts his long stint there - --- every night its a sell out with the Giants
RAY GELATO QUARTET
www.raygelato.com
PLus His Favourite Rhythm Section
Ted Beament - Piano. Val Mannix - D/Bass. Rod Brown - Drums
December 5th NO JAZZ THIS WEEK - THEATRE IN USE
December 12th £10
The One & Only Miss Sophistication of The Jazz World Returns to the FJC By Audience Demand
MISS ELAINE DELMAR
www.elainedelmar.com
&
THE BRIAN DEE TRIO
Brian Dee -piano - Simon Thorpe double bass - Rod Brown drums
December 19th
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB CHRISTMAS EVENT with THE COLROSE 7
This is a fun night - - -with this great outfit playing every type & sounds of jazz
SEAT 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
JAZZ NIGHTS AT THE FOX INN 1 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1XX 01284-705562
FREE live Jazz every Sunday 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. Music starts at 7.15 until 9.45, sometimes later. If you would like to get in touch do call Jeff on 07707 317868 - keeping jazz live and free!!! The Fox Inn, Restaurant & Rooms, 1 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds.
Sunday the 27th of October - Bophouseblue
Sunday the 3rd of November - H.N.B Trio
Sunday the 10th of November - Kayona
Sunday the 17th of November - Joy Ellis Trio
Sunday the 24th of November - Robin Phillips Duo
JAZZ at the HUNTER CLUB - First class jazz in Bury St Edmunds, 6 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PJ.
Monthly session featuring CHRIS INGHAM piano, REV. ANDREW BROWN bass and RUSS MORGAN drums. "Like being driven around in a Rolls-Royce" ART THEMEN
More info/reservations: http://www.headhunterslive.org/ Reservations headhun...@gmail.com or 01284 748280 (office hours)
THURSDAY JAZZ AT THE RAFA CLUB, 295 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4UA. A swinging group led by Leszek Kulaszewicz. Come and listen to the music plus every week there is a fantastic vocalist. The club is well serviced by public transport with plenty of buses going to the club or a ten minutes walk from Gants Hill or Ilford stations
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 facebook: http://on.fb.me/13BCHMS
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 from 8.30pm Admission £5
Charlie Wood (vocals & organ) Dave O'Higgins (tenor sax) Chris Allard (guitar) Clive Fenner (drums)Charlie Wood is a singer and keyboardist who covers all musical styles. As a Memphis native, he grew up immersed in jazz, blues and old-school R&B soul. With a quick ear for melody as a child, his dad's eclectic record collection soon became his favorite playground; later it would be his classroom - with faculty including Professors Mose Allison, Ray Charles, and Percy Mayfield. Time spent studying English Lit at Tulane allowed Charlie to soak up all the Crescent City's culture and music - especially the rich piano styles. Upon his return to Memphis, he was soon touring Europe and the US with blues legend Albert King, an experience that offered some valuable lessons on survival in the sometimes all-too-tough music business. Now living in the UK with wife Jacqui Dankworth, Charlie continues writing, touring and recording constantly. 'Lush Life' (Archer, 2012) is Charlie Wood's first effort at documenting his long experience performing the Great American Songbook. Strayhorn's classic title track is one of the finest examples of the often overlooked craft of songwriting in jazz. This album celebrates many of the great tunesmiths of jazz and 20th century popular music.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Chris Batchelor (trumpet), Liam Noble (piano), Steve Watts (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, November 12, 2013 from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Benn Clatworthy (tenor sax & flute), John Donaldson (piano), Simon Thorpe (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 8.30pm. Admission £5
John Altman (soprano sax), Mitch Dalton (guitar), Dave Green (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, November 26, 2013 from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Tony Kofi (alto sax), Jonathan Gee (piano), Ben Haselton (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, December 3, 2013 from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Mark Nightingale (trombone), John Horler (piano), Andrew Cleyndert (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)
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
NOVEMBER
3rd - The Jack Clifford Swingtette, Jack (clarinet) brings together Tim Huskisson (keyboard) and Jackie Free (trombone) for an evening of Jack's favourite jazz numbers.
10th - Brian White's King Jazz with Goff Dubber, an all reed front line of Brian and Goff front a five piece band playing 1930's jazz.
17th - Mike Barry's Uptown Gang, a traditional jazz band playing traditional jazz.
24th - Ken Turner's 17 Piece Big Band, a local big band playing the music of the 1940's and 50's bands of Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Glen Miller, Duke Ellington and Count Basie.
DECEMBER
1st - Richard Exall's Shooting Stars, Richard on clarinet leads his band playing the melodies and stomping jazz from the 20's 30's and 40's.
8th - Brian Giles' Mahogany Hall Stompers, Brian on trumpet brings together a band of the best local jazzers to play New Orleans jazz.
15th - The Frog Island Jazz Band , New Orleans jazz at its authentic best.
22nd - The Zoltans, a jump-jive band from Southend recreating the sound of Louis Jordan, and many playing risqué songs you won't hear elsewhere!
29th - The Phoenix Jazz Band, Robin Coombs on clarinet leads this long established traditional seven piece jazz band
THE NEW TOWNHOUSE JAZZ CLUB, Cheshunt & Waltham Cross Conservative Club, 33 - 35 Eleanor Cross Road, EN8 7LF. Admission £8.50 members/£9.50 non members (usually) Bands 1st set 8.15pm. Tel:01992 629227 or 07956 980572. e-mail: sharte...@aol.com or tdho...@aol.co.uk
30th Oct - Debut for the Excel Jazz Men
MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB is held every first Sunday of the month at Hotel Hatfield, The Esplanade, Lowestoft, NR33 0QP. www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk
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
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.
JAZZ 825 at THE RAILWAY HOTEL / JAZZ AT THE RAILWAY HOTEL, behind Southend Central Station, Clifftown Road Town Centre, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1AJ. The best of the local Jazz scene with many special guests! Free admission. all gigs start 8.25 to 11:00 and all are on Wednesday.
SONNY'S MUSIC AT CROSS KEYS Live Jazz, Blues & Groove every Thursday & Friday. 236/238 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9XD. Table reservations for diners only telephone 01892 536 516. www.crosskeystw.co.uk/giglist Food available from 6:30pm, Draught Doombar and Harvey's Best permanently available. Reservations - 01892 536 516 - in...@crosskeystw.co.uk. All music is free.
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!
Jazz in Worthing with local saxophonist Mike Pappenheim and London-based pianist and teacher Charles Brereton at Barney's Cafe-Bar, Portland Road, Worthing BN11 1QN. Tel 01903 527075. Charles has worked with musicians such as Tim Garland, Anita Wardell, John Etheridge, Steve Waterman, Gareth Lockrane, Jean Touissant and Martin Hathaway, and was for many years a piano tutor on the late Michael Garrick's jazz courses as well as being a jazz examiner for ABRSM for 14 years. Barney's is just a few minutes drive from Worthing train station, right in the centre of town. Free entry, great atmosphere and a wide repertoire of jazz standards, MOR, jazz-funk and some more modern numbers too. There's something for everyone, so come on down for some South Coast jazz. Music starts at 8.30pm.
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 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 - www.hertsjazz.co.uk. 7:30pm til 10.00pm (doors 7.00pm). You can download their latest brochure at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/downloads/hertsjazz.pdf
Andrea Vicari's Jazz Ex-tempore plays Herts Jazz Club at 7.30 pm-10.00 pm Sunday 27 October 2013 at Terrace Suite, Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City. Pianist and composer Andrea Vicari makes a welcome return to Herts Jazz. This is a pan-European band with Croatian Elvs, Dutch/Indonesian Rico and Bulgarian Hristo joining Andrea. The group was initially formed as a cultural exchange between Croatia and other European countries with gigs in Croatia (Zagreb jazz club, Liburnia jazz festival), Bulgaria (Live Club Sofia, Plovdiv jazz festival) as well as Holland and England (Scarborough jazz festival 2010) and more recently the group toured Eastern Europe including Bosnia, Herzegovina, Croatia and Italy. The music of Jazz Ex-Tempore draws on the cultures, folk music and compositions of all the band members. The use of accordion and acoustic guitar gives the music an earthy feel with some beautiful folk melodies. The music is accessible but still has depth and some outstanding playing.
Andrea Vicari - piano, Elvs Stanic - guitar, Rico de Jeer - bass, Hristo Yotsov - drums. Please note that we are starting our gigs this season at the slightly earlier time of 7.30. Doors open 7pm. Tickets: Advance: £3 students/£8 members/£10 concessions/£11 full. Walk-ups: £5 students/£9 members/£11 concessions/£13 full.
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 concessionary prices 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 16 Nov - Cliff Longhurst's Jazz Knights Big Band "The Music of Woody Herman"
Sat 21 Dec - Katie Brown Quintet. Katie Brown (as, ts), Robbie Harvey (tb), Leon Greening (p), Adam King (b), Steve Brown (d)Sat 11 Jan 2014. 8.00pm - Dave Moorwood’s Rascals of Rhythm. “From Jelly Roll Morton to the Great American Songbook.”Mike Wills (ss, ts, cl), Tony Blincowe (ss, as, ts, cl), Geoff Barwell (p), Roger Davis (b), Dave Moorwood (g, voc), Kim Osmond [voc].
Sat 15 Feb. 8.00pm - London Omnibus + Enrico Tomasso. Keith Nichols (p), Spats Langham (g, ban), Richard Pite (d), Enrico Tomasso (tpt)
Sat 1 Mar. 8.00pm - Dave O'Higgins Quartet. Dave O'Higgins (ts), Graham Harvey (p), Geoff Gascoyne (b), Sebastiaan de Krom (d)
Sat 22 Mar. 8.00pm - Ron Drake Quintet. Ron Drake (ts), Roy Williams (tb), Nick Dawson (p), John Rees-Jones (b), Richie Bryant (d)
Sat 12 Apr. 8.00pm - Dominic Alldis Trio. Dominic Alldis (p), Andy Cleyndert (b), Martin France (d)
Sat 10 May . 8.00pm - John Petters’ New Orleans All Stars. Karl Hird (reeds), Mike Pointon (tb), Alan Beechey (tpt/cnt), Dave Browning (p), Keith Donald (b), John Petters[d].
Sat 31 May . 8.00pm - “Jay & Kai Tribute" Mark Nightingale (tb), Alastair White (tb), John Horler (p), Alec Dankworth (b), Clark Tracey (d).
Sat 28 June . 8.00pm - Zoe Francis Quartet. Zoe Francis (voc), David Newton (p), Colin Oxley (g), Andy Cleyndert (b)
Please check the web site for the latest line-up information.
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.
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CAROL BRAITHWAITE'S FORTHCOMING GIGS. For more information and to check dates and detail, visit the website: www. carolbraithwaite.com
MONTHLY JAZZ NIGHT- Park View, Chalkwell Park,Westcliff on Sea SS0 8NB
Enjoy an evening of swinging, relaxing music with Carol and her crew from 8:00-10.30pm. Entry £5 21st November
MONTHLY JAZZ AFTERNOON - (Now a New Venue) - Billericay Constitutional Club, 1A High Street, Billericay CM12 9BE
with the Jazz Fraternity 12.30-2.30pm. Entry £5 - 15th November, 13th December
OTHER EVENTS:
21st December - North Weald - guest with Jackie Free Allstars. 12.30 - 3pm.
31st December - Blue Boar with The Sayers Storyville Jazzband - tickets only
RON SPACK'S JAZZTET at THE OAKWOOD. 564 Rayleigh Road Eastwood, SS9 5HX. Tel: 01702 512819. Every Monday, 8.30- 11pm. Sitters in welcome. Meals served prior and throughout the evening. Ron Spack on Bass, with the following,
28th October. Graham Hunter-Trumpet. Tony Gooderham-Piano. Glyn Morgan-Drums.
RON SPACK'S DINNER JAZZ at WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Southend on Sea.SSO 7QW. 01702 345247. Every Sunday At 1pm. Ron Spack on Bass, plus guest.
27th October.
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
16 November - 8PM- FG as part of Jazz at the Movies at The Norden Farm Centre. Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF. £10. 01628 788927. www.nordenfarm.org
21 November - FG as part of the Café Society Swing show with Alexander Stewart, Gwyneth Herbert, China Moses and Harold Sanditen. Led by Alex Webb. 8PM at The Arts Depot, North Finchley. London Jazz Festival. www.serious.org.uk £15
STELLA'S JAZZ CLUB www.stellajazz.co.uk www.stellajazz.com Music @ The Swan Hotel, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9AS 8.30-11pm £7.50 on door. Based in a the small town of Harleston not far from the beautiful Suffolk Heritage coast . So if you fancy a day on the broads or beach and then are looking for something to wind your day down, head to the jazz club for a chilled evening's entertainment from some of the UK's best musicians. It is only £5 for members and membership is £2.50 ! Accommodation is available at the Venue.
JOHN PETTERS' NEWS
Saturday 26th October @ 7pm - St Mary's Church, Barton Mills, Suffolk - Walkin' With The King - a concert of Hymns, Spirituals and Hot Gospel, New Orleans style with John Petters New Orleans All Stars, featuring Allen Beechey, Graham Hughes, Karl Hird, Sean Moyses & Keith Donald. Last few tickets available tel: 01406 365 731. £10 each. We've nearly sold out!
Old Harlow - Friday 1st November - Sammy Rimington with John Petters, Tim Huskisson and Keith Donald at St John's Arts Centre, St John's Walk, Market St, Old Harlow, CM17 0AJ @ 8pm. Adm. £10. Sammy has just published a book tracing is fifty plus years on the road, in pictures, working with Ken Colyer, George Lewis, Cap'n John Handy and many other legendary New Orleans performers. Order the book from Sammy's Web site, www.sammyrimington.com We are truly lucky to get a date in Old Harlow for this highly respected and very much in demand reed genius.
Don't forget the William Shakespeare Traditional Jazz 'n' Swing Festival at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Stratford upon Avon on 16 - 18 November.
Details and booking form: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/stratford.htm
Wednesday October 23rd - The Lamb Inn, Mill Street, Wantage OX12 9AB 8.30 start. Dave Moorwood's Rascals of Rhythm with guest vocalist Kim Osmond. The Rascals will be providing their unique brand of swing style jazz and will feature the talented Kim on songs from the Great American Song Book. Free admission but please take part in the Raffle to cover the expenses of our guests. Fine food & drink and a warm welcome at a friendly family run pub; phone 01235 766768 if you wish to book a table.
Graeme Hewitt Writes from Theale Jazz Club, nr Reading.
Holidays are bringing in to the band some guests, Phil Brown is joining us on the 8th again on trombone, Clive at the last minute is up in London. Steve Watling is over in Sharm and misses three weeks so John Nuttall is taking over the drum slot but then Steve is to undergo a hip replacement and will be missing for all of November and probably some of December. Baby Jools is with us on October 29th.
November 5th - 'firework night' - well, it will be for our club as Pete Allen is joining us again. Pete is always a 'tour de force' bringing his brand of exciting playing - and incidentally - calling in on us on his way back from Hull.
I'll be at the Lansdown Club, Luton with Dave Rance and Richard Leach on Monday 11th November and the Horns again on 17th.
Our full band will be at the 1066 Club Hastings on November 29th, and December 15th at the Concorde Club.
Tickets for our 40th Birthday Party on December 17th are close to being a sell-out not surprising as our guest is the great 'Chris Barber.'
CALENDAR
Jazz at the Palace - Southend's Third International Jazz Festival and First Jazz Party will be at the Park Inn Palace, Church Road, Southend SS1 2AL, 25th - 27th October 2013
Friday 25th October, The Stunning American Jazz Star, Stacey Kent. Featuring The London Jazz Sinfonia, Conducted by John Jansson. Strings led by Sophie Langdon, Horns, Brass & Rhythm
Saturday and Sunday 26th/27th October Southend's First Jazz Party. Featuring: Dominic Ashworth, Bruce Adams, Derek Nash, Alan Barnes, Mick Foster, Paul Sealey, Ted Beament, Chris Gower, Karen Sharp, Andy Clyndert, John Horler, Julian Marc Stringle, Georgina Jackson, Bobby Worth, Marc Cecil, Sebaastian De Krom, Pete Long, Jonty Fisher, Henry Lowther and They Southend Jazz Jewels. For details, tickets and prices contact Liz Lincoln on 01702 339565 lizli...@blueyonder.co.uk
There is a Jazz evening at The Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre Forest Road, Barkingside, IG6 3HD on Tuesday 29th October 2013 from 8.00pm to 10.30pm. It is a a Shearing meets Sinatra session featuring Brian Dee - Keyboard, Len Skeat - Bass, Star Guest - Neil Bullock drums John Withers Vibes Paul Wood Vocals.
Redbridge Brass present Living Legends in Brass on Saturday 9 November at 7:30pm at Chelmsford Cathedral, New Street, Chelmsford CM1 1TY with featuring guest soloists Mike Lovatt, one of the UK's foremost jazz trumpeters, who is the lead in the John Wilson Orchestra and BBC Big Band. Also featured are Andy Wood and Philip Cobb. Advance tickets can be bought for just £10.Ring 07882 647241 or online from redbridgebrass.com
The Angles Theatre Bar, Wisbech PE13 1HQ will be presenting an evening of jazz and popular standards. On Thursday 24th October, 7.45pm. . £4 Admission and Malecon. Five-piece Cuban Latin band. Trumpet and percussion-led music for a late Autumn's evening. Thursday 28th November, 7.45pm. £4 admission.
To celebrate its 25th anniversary the National Jazz Archive (NJA) based at Loughton Library and supported by Essex County Council and by The National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund is holding its first jazz festival to be held on 28th and 29th November at 8.00pm at Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton, Essex.
On Thursday 28th November the NJA is proud to present Dame Cleo Laine and the principal members of the Dankworth Dynasty completed by daughter Jacqui and son Alec; together on stage for a rare reunion! Their musical friends for this one-off NJA presentation include four of London's most prominent jazz stars: James Pearson (house-pianist/ musical director Ronnie Scott's club); Andy Panayi (longtime Dankworth luminary/one-time winner of the John Dankworth Award!); Jim Hart (2013/British Jazz Award winner) and Gordon Campbell (Lead trombonist/BBC Big Band).
On Friday 29th November -echoing the NJA's mission statement - Richard Pite's "100 Years of Jazz in 99 minutes" celebrates the story of jazz from the ODJB to Bebop and beyond in the company of premier stars including Rico Tomasso, Pete Long, Georgina Jackson and Richard on drums , tuba and much else!
For tickets at £20 for the 28th and £15 for the 29th (discounted to £32 if booking for both) please call David Nathan at the NJA on 020 8502 8988 between 10am -1.0pm weekdays (except Thursdays) or e-mail david....@essex.gov.uk "
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Monday
Jazz in the Round, The Cockpit, Gateforth St, Marylebone NW8 8EH. Jazz/contemporary music every last Monday in the month. www.thecockpit.org.uk/jazz First band 8pm. Tickets from £8 020 7258 2925. DJ set with Jez in the bar.
Tuesday
The Chigwell Jazz Club meet every Tuesday from 8-10.30pm at Chigwell Hall, Chigwell High Rd. IG7 6BD. Admission is normally £6.50 Members and £7.50 for Non Members. Come and enjoy listening or dancing to live bands playing Dixieland, Traditional and/or New Orleans Jazz. There is a bar which serve bar food, a dance floor, comfortable seating, a car park and a friendly crowd! See full listings below.
Every other Tuesday afternoon from about 12 till 2 or so. Informal jazz get-together at The Crown Hotel, 51 High Street, Manningtree CO11 1AH. Mostly traditional jazz and New Orleans style. We have a core turnout of cornet , drums and usually bass fiddle but everyone is welcome to come along and just blow! Bring your banjo, guitar, sax, clarinet, trombone or whatever! Please contact Sid on 01255 240867 or email sidan...@yahoo.com for more details.
Annie's Jazz at Ye Olde Smack, 7 High Street, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 2EN. Every Tuesday 8-30-11pm. Free admission. www.anniesjazz.co.uk for more. Annies Jazz @yeoldesmack. annie...@googlemail.com
The Bottleneck Blues Club who meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester. Normally tickets £10, doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. Good food, reasonably priced available at the venue. Further information, location map and future gig list at www.bottleneckblues.com.
Jazz at The Kings Langley Club. The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm. 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, visitors welcome. There will be a session as usual on January 1st.
A Norfolk gig - The Eddie Seales Big Band perform on the 1st Tuesday of the month is at The William Burt Centre, West Winch (near Kings Lynn). www.eddiesealesbigband.co.uk
Humphrey Lyttelton Band will be at the Bull's Head, Barnes, SW13 9PY, tickets £12. This is a regular monthly booking, 2nd Tuesday of every month. For more information www.humphreylyttelton.com/live
Every Tuesday Evening 7.30 -9.30pm. Music, Improvisation, Meditation & Mindfulness at Samatha House, near Stisted, Essex. Explore & learn relaxing meditation techniques, music improvising workshops & listening to meditative music (plus Johnty Wilks saxes, synths, flutes, Darnell keyboards & synths,) plus special guests (musicians, meditation teachers including "virtual performance sessions" from around the world via the internet & projected onto a large screen). £5.00 (or £7.50 including food at the earlier time 6.30pm and socialising). There will also be projections, candles and subdued lighting for a relaxing ambience. For more info and to book call Johnty on 0771 359 4543. B & B is also available.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, Saxophonist Johnty Wilks presents Music and Meditation Workshops for musicians and non musicians. Learn to meditate, listen to music and hear musicians improvising. Samatha House, on a farm, Near High Rodding, Dunmow, Essex. Please book in advance. Also get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a musician (improvisers only, jazz influenced or meditation type music) or as a guest speaker on meditation and music - Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty...@googlemail.com
Wednesday
Every Wednesday evening The Belvedere Jazz and Music Club. Doors open at 6:30pm for meals and lite bites at your table 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. Drinks at pub prices. Large free car park, bar. www.belvederejazz.co.uk At The Chichester's Tudor Room, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford. SS11 8UE
Every Wednesday evening Mill Hill Jazz Club at the Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, Mill Hill, NW7 3AL. From 8:30pm. £8 members, £9 guests.
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
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
The Sole Bay Jazz Band meets every Thursday at 8pm at the excellent sports/social club - The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Ditchingham, Nr Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2RU with regular members & guests from around the region playing a selection of great songs. Free admission, bar & large car park. Also check out for weekly news update at www.cakesandal.blogspot.co.uk
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
8pm @ Grace Bar & Club, Great Windmill Street, Piccadilly, London - Swinging Sunday Sessions. Grace Bar & Club host an evening of Big Band swing, with The Denmark Street 18 piece Big Band in full swing and singer Glenn Macnamara. With timeless classics from the greatest singers of the 20th Century, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr and Michael Buble to name a few. Every Sunday Night, Piccadilly, London, 8pm £10. 50% Off drinks 4pm - 8pm (website for details)
www.grace-bar.co.uk www.denmarkstreetbigband.co.uk www.glennmacnamara.co.ukThe 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.
Jazz and Tapas, 1st Sunday of the month, 1.00 - 4.00pm, O Picado, 403 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7HU, Tel 01702 300540 Sunday lunchtime 1pm to 4pm, at O'Picado, a family run Portugese restaurant. Bookings 01702 300540. Quality laid back and swinging jazz and delicious home cooked Madeiran food.
The Joiners Arms (Camberwell) 35, Denmark Hill, Camberwell, SE5 8RS present SUNDAY LUNCH TONGUE - weekly big band events. FREE ENTRY From 2pm to 5pm. Real ales and PIZZA available! Food from 12-4pm.There is a regular session at The Woolpack, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich IP4 2SH on the last Sunday of each month and bank holidays with a regular rhythm section and different front line each month. Contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622
The Moorish Lounge, 3, Quay St., Woodbridge present the Paul Hodgson Trio featuring guitarist Jim Mullen and organist Mike Gorman on the last Sunday of every month. 2 to 5pm. Admission FREE.
O Picado news - Jazz & Tapas at O Picado, 403 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 7HU, 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Quality, laid back and swinging jazz and delicious home cooked Madeiran food, with Mick Foster (saxes) & Dominic Ashworth (guitar). Every first Sunday of the month. Tel 01702 300540 for bookings.
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There is a regular monthly gig by the Kol Paterson Band at The Galley in Woodbridge, 21 Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4LX www.galley.uk.com. Contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622
For fans of Trad Jazz out there, may we direct to you Wilf James' comprehensive listings -- http://bit.ly/r0lcY2, or just Google Wilf's Jazz!!
News & Forthcoming Events at Exchange House Music Club, Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex, CM4 0QY. Tel. 01277 824 616. Contact David Price:
David recently completed his purpose built mini concert hall at his residence in Blackmore, Essex.
The Banjo Club meets every Monday at Exchange House 2.00-4.00pm. Play the music - join the banjo band.
David Viscount Price A.L.C.M., Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex CM4 0QY. Tel: 01277 824 616 or 07885 423 393 www.jazzbanduk.com
Retrospectivejazz, are a trad and Dixieland band based in darkest NE Essex. You can find their website at http://.retrospectivejazz.cticloud.co.uk
There is some great jazz coming up at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG. Tel: 01245 606505, email: boxo...@chelmsford.gov.uk. You can see Chelmsford Theatres' complete Autumn brochure by clicking here. The theatre website is here.
We have been asked to mention a venue in Tunbridge Wells, Kent called Trinity Theatre (www.trinitytheatre.net) which hosts music, dance, theatre, comedy and film events. It is almost entirely run by volunteers and has been going for over 25 years:
The Pheasantry - London's leading supper club 152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT. Monday-Saturday: Doors 7.00pm Show 8.30pm. Sundays: Doors 6.30pm Show 8.00pm. Bookings: 08456 027 017 | www.pizzaexpresslive.com
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New Independent Vocal Jazz Academy - The first British and International Vocal (Jazz) Academy (BIVJA) workshop course will take place from Spring 2013 with ongoing enrolment thereafter. This is a high quality enterprise implementing the skills and experience of a full rhythm section. A course for those who wish to acquire a greater understanding of the working of that rhythm section plus harmony, aural, jazz music theory and jazz style through practical sessions integrating performance, audience communication, history, safe vocal technique, extending range and improvisation and all 'tools of the trade'.
Where: Ealing W5, West London
When: Course A - Fortnightly on Sundays plus performance dates and masterclasses
Course B - Fortnightly on Saturdays and as above
Course C - Monday evenings
Who for: Individuals who are serious about developing their knowledge and skills with a view to creating successful jazz performance - all styles, all ages, singers and instrumentalists.
Why: BIVJA is keen to encourage mature students as well as young people at the start of their careers.
There are very few bespoke courses for those who wish to empower themselves with a greater understanding of the rhythm section, band leading and performance confidence.
Is it for me? Call for an informal chat on 020 8992 1571 (leave message and we'll call you back).
UNIQUE - BIVJA promotes a warm but challenging environment and it's different because of its very 'hands on' approach. As the course develops ALL students will have acquired some practical knowledge of piano, bass, kit and percussion playing and band leading skills in addition to vocal and technical skills. Sessions will be followed by a de-brief, student feedback, career support and Q+A - again a unique opportunity
Specialist workshops - Participants will have access to workshops on specific skills such as recording, PA set up and mixing and workshops with visiting professional singers, instrumentalists and mentors. Tutors will vary including Gareth Williams - piano; Peter Ind - bass; Les Cirkel - drums. The support group created by this enterprise will assist students in self-promotion and performance opportunities.BIVJA Director - Verona Chard - 020 8992 1571 - leave message, and contact details. 07985 440902 www.veronachard.com/bivja v...@veronachard.com
Thursday Night Saxophone Workshop www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
The saxophone workshop aims to develop saxophone technique and performance in a friendly creative environment. The workshop is open to all levels of ability, and every type of saxophone. The workshop is devised for the individual to feel like they are having a private lesson at a fraction of the price. Each class explores saxophone and musicianship skills that will enhance the individual and group performer. This includes looking at music theory, methods of practise, sight reading, improvisation, aural work, and specific concepts to increase your knowledge on the saxophone. This is worked concurrently with a repertoire of saxophone music from different genres of music with a focus on classical and jazz. The pieces are denotated to concentrate on musicianship skills and then performed giving members a feeling of completion. The method of teaching focuses on four principles of learning which are posture, pulse, phonology, and personality. This is used through simultaneous learning techniques that connect aural, visual, improvisation, and rhythm.
Saxophone Workshop Details -
Fortnightly Thursdays (Check website for dates) 7:30pm - 9:30pm. £7 Entry. All Levels Welcome at St.Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LF
Thursday Night Jazz Workshop www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
The aim of this workshop is to provide a creative and relaxed atmosphere for musicians of all levels, to learn theory aspects of music, and gain practical knowledge of performing.
The music that will be used will range from Hard Bop, Modern to Contemporary Jazz, and will be arranged to a high level.
The teaching of this workshop focuses on the 4 P's Principle. Posture, Pulse, Phonology, and Personality within music. The method of teaching will follow a style called simultaneous learning. The ingredients of pieces are extracted and worked through by connecting areas of learning as aural, visual, rhythm and improvisation. These are then placed back into context, allowing the individual a deep understanding of the piece and its musical principles.
Jazz Workshop Details -
Fortnightly Thursdays (Check website for dates) 7:30pm - 9:30pm. £7 Entry. All Levels/Instruments Welcome. St.Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LF
The Julian Joseph Jazz Academy will run weekly in Hackney on Saturday afternoons, under the artistic direction of internationally renowned jazz pianist and composer Julian Joseph, offering talented young instrumentalists and vocalists aged 12-19, the opportunity to work with acclaimed jazz artists to develop their skills through a curriculum underpinned by an introduction to the American roots of jazz. Sign up at https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=EkjCExyKXg2VAdM7eEHiqw
www.hmdt.org.uk HMDT is now on Facebook. Join us at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hackney-Music-Development-Trust-HMDT/33789453887
If you play the saxophone and want to join an informal Saxophone group then come along on a Tuesday evening at Coopers School in Upminster. The Havering Saxophonics are an adult saxophone choir that focus on playing for fun. It is a reading band but all levels are welcome. from 7pm - 9pm. £5... (£3 for concessions). A cup of tea at half time is free.... for more info call John on 01708 446644 or visit www.thehaveringsaxophonics.co.uk
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The Hertfordshire Music Service and North Herts Youth Jazz run the North Herts Youth Jazz Big Band
The band rehearses on Tuesday evenings, term time, at The North Herts Music School, Highbury House, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RU 01462 434052. Rehearsals run from 1715 to 1845. Up to age 19 or older if in full time education. We would welcome interest from rhythm section, horn section players and singers. Musicians of grade 5 standard and upwards. Either acoustic or electric bass players. Please be prepared to read charts too! Improvisers will be especially welcome but guidance and instruction will be given to all who wish it. We would also like to encourage composers to come along and write for this group. This band will perform at least once in public each term to promote the playing of jazz amoung young people and perform a wide range of jazz repertoire, from Duke Ellington to Mark Lockheart. There is a termly fee for membership, though a remission of fees scheme is operated by the Hertfordshire Music Service, subject to terms and conditions.
And for those with children/grandchildren in school, we bring to your attention the excellent music services and facilities provided by Essex Music Services. They are part of Essex County Council and provide " Quality instrumental tuition and workshops to school and colleges in Essex, covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles" " The opportunity for young people to perform in many youth orchestras and choirs " and " Concerts throughout the county where the groups showcase their talents."
One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) for young musicians who have a love for jazz. Members need to attain a minimum of grade 5 in their chosen instrument, and entry is by audition. The EYJO meets monthly for rehearsals. EYJO also go on tour and perform around the county. Their Musical Director is Martin Hathaway, who has directed the EYJO since 1991 and is one of the country's leading jazz musicians. Martin has won awards for both performance and composition. He has recorded and toured with Radiohead and appeared on their Platinum album Kid A. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz. Tickets for Essex Music Services' Jazz concerts may be purchased by calling 01206 798788 for tickets or email beverley...@essex.gov.uk
Just a reminder - I am sure most of you already listen in, but if you weren't aware of it you really should be listening to jazz broadcaster of the year Paul Barnes's show The Late Paul Barnes. The show is broadcast each Saturday between 11pm and 1am on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and 3CR (Beds, Bucks, Herts). And for those of you who aren't night owls, thanks to the wonders of modern technology you can "listen again" any time, anywhere by going to: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002mhdx
The Music Hot House, Jon Eno
Those of you who have been involved with youth jazz in Essex in the last ten years or so will probably have come across Jon Eno, a truly inspirational teacher who developed and ran Young Essex Jazz. Jon is now doing great things with youth music in the Midlands, and I am pleased to be able to let you know that he has been nominated for a Parliamentary award for services to jazz education - well done Jon, very richly deserved! His website is www.themusichothouse.co.uk
Trumpet required for the Mo Jazz Orchestra 18 piece big band. We're a nice friendly bunch, a mix of pros, semi pros, keen amateurs and music students and aim to play the more modern style of charts, Goodwin, Camilo, Tower of Power etc.We rehearse in a lovely studio every Wed eve in Kings Cross, and have regular gigs booked. Please contact Phil for more info on 07971 609 313 or ph...@manley-reeve.freeserve.co.uk
'The 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
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; 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 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 J A Z Z N I G H T S
J A Z Z N I G H T S at THE BELL HOTEL, CLARE, SUNDAY 27th OCTOBER - BEN COX
Clare: Due to the temporary closure of The Cherry Tree, future Jazznights sessions will be held in the lovely Tudor Room at The Bell Hotel in Clare until further notice. The guest on Sunday 27th October is the young jazz singer BEN COX from the amazing a cappella group VIVE. This room has restricted capacity, so we advise you to reserve seating on 01787 237653 (not The Bell) or email reply. Because of increased costs the admission price has reluctantly been increased to £10 - still a bargain in our not so humble opinion! Sitting-in still welcome. Food still available. Top quality music still guaranteed. 8.00 to 10.30pm. See www.jazz-nights.com for all details including the future programme.
Stoke By Nayland: Fleece Jazz at the Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ present the OLLIE HOWELL QUINTET on Friday 25th October and the ALEX HUTTON TRIO on Friday 1st November. 8pm start. Box Office 01787 211865. See www.fleecejazz.org.uk for details.
Bury St Edmunds: Headhunters' Jazz at the Hunter Club, 6, St Andrews Street features SUE RICHARDSON with her CHET BAKER STORY project on Friday 22nd November. Adm £10. 8pm start. Bookings on 01359 253659 or see www.headhunterslive.org.
Bury St Edmunds: The Apex, Charter Square, IP33 3FD present the KAIROS 4TET on Sunday 27th October. Call 01284 758000 or email enqu...@theapex.co.uk for details.
Finchingfield: The Fox Inn on the green host GEORGIA MANCIO on Thursday 31st October. Call 01371 810151 or see www.thefoxinnfinchingfield.co.uk for info.
Hadleigh: The jazz club at the Town Hall, Market Place, IP7 5DN present singer STEVE TROWELL on Saturday 30th November. 8pm start. Tickets £12. Info/reservations: 07941 360890.
Ipswich: On Sunday 17th November the jazz club features THE HORN FACTORY at the California Club, 195, Foxhall Road, IP3 8LB. See www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk for details.
Cambridge: The CMJC at Hidden Rooms, The Basement, 7a, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BA present the ZOE RAHMAN QUARTET on Thursday 24th October. See www.canbridgejazz.org or call venue on 01223 514 777.
Cambridge: Every Sunday night the ANDY BOWIE QUARTET are at the Tram Depot, Dover Street. See www.tramdepotcambridge.co.uk and https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie.
Woodbridge: The Seckford Theatre presents THE PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA on Saturday 30th November.
Southend: On Sunday 27th October singer GILL WARD appears with the JULIAN STRINGLE QUARTET at the Jazz Festival, Park Inn Palace, Church Road, SS1 2AL from 2pm to 3pm. Tickets at £15 via www.visitsouthend.co.uk.
Holland On Sea: Live Jazz at The Tavern, 55-57, Frinton Road, Essex, CO15 5UH features REX O'DELL NICEST PEOPLE on Sunday 27th October. Adm £9. Doors 7.30pm - Music 8.00 to 10.30pm. Details from 01255 814080.
Bungay: The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Ditchingham, NR35 2RU presents the SOLE BAY JAZZ BAND every week. Music 8.00-10.30pm. Adm FREE. Tel: 01986 896143 for information.
Felixstowe: Jazz East at The Fludyers features the CHRISTIAN GARRICK QUARTET on Sunday 10th November and the JULIAN NICHOLAS QUARTET on Sunday 17th November. 7.30 to 10.30pm. See http://jazzeast.vpweb.co.uk for all details.
Lowestoft: On Sunday 3rd November Milestones Jazz Club at the Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, NR33 0QP present COMPASSIONATE DICTATORSHIP. Adm £7 (£6conc). See www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk.
Norwich: The jazz club at The Cottage, 148, Thunder Lane, Thorpe St. Andrew, NR7 0JD features the KATE WILLIAMS TRIO on Tuesday 22nd October and on Tuesday 29th October GILAD ATZMON appears with the SIMON BROWN TRIO. Doors 7pm. Music from 8.30pm. £10 adm - £5 U25s. See www.norwichjazzclub.co.uk for more information.
Leytonstone: The East Side Jazz Club at The Crown, 692, High Road, E11 3AA present the STAN SULZMANN QUARTET on Tuesday 22nd October and on Tuesday 29th October the CHARLIE WOOD QUARTET appear. Call 020 8989 8129 or see http://eastsidejazzclub.blogspot.com.
Walthamstow: On Wednesday 30th October TINA MAY is at the Orford House Social Club, 73, Orford Road, E17 9QR. Adm £12/£8. 8.30 to 10.30pm. See www.e17jazz.com/whatson/. Note also the E17 JAM on the first Monday of every month at the Cricket Club, 48a, Greenway Avenue, E17 3QN.
Mill Hill: The jazz club continues on Wednesday 23rd October. See http://www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk/ 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!
Keith Neill
Hi everyone
*** IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE *** Can you please send all future items for inclusion in the newsletter to listings<at>jazzupdate.co.uk please, in a format which we can copy and paste. Many thanks.
The usual request to please spread the word!! Please forward this email to anyone who you think might be interested. If they send an email to ke...@jazzupdate.co.uk I will be happy to add them to the mailing list; alternatively they can sign themselves up by going to www.jazzupdate.co.uk.
And of course ... if you have a gig or anything jazz-related that you think the world would benefit from knowing about please pass me on the details and I will be more than happy to add it to the newsletter (in text format which I can copy and paste please, NOT jpgs or similar of flyers). Feel free to to come along and leave flyers etc. on the tables at the Buckhurst Hill jam too.
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Julian Siegel Quartet plays Herts Jazz Club from 7.30 pm -10.00 pm on Sunday 10 November 2013 at Terrace Suite, Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City
Following their acclaimed Urban Theme Park album and tours of the UK and Europe in 2011, saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel's 'jazz supergroup' has returned to live performance in 2013. The group showcases brand new material alongside favourites from their repertoire. Siegel's joyful and immersive music combines thrilling, deep grooves with memorable, adventurous melodic lines and engaging textures. The music moves freely through varied sound-worlds and colours, from undercurrents of bop into electro-acoustic trance - from the sound of an acoustic quartet playing early electric Miles to dancing drum West African grooves.
Julian Siegel Quartet - Julian Siegel - saxes, Liam Noble - piano, Oli Hayhurst - bass, Gene Calderazzo - drums Please note that we are starting our gigs this season at the slightly earlier time of 7.30. Doors open 7pm. Tickets: Advance: £3 students/£8 members/£10 concessions/£11 full. Walk-ups: £5 students/£9 members/£11 concessions/£13 full. Book online at www.hertsjazz.co.uk/currentseason.html
Friday 8th November - The Mojo Big Band. The Moderately Optimistic Jazz Orchestra: a big band extravaganza who bring the funk, swing and jazz will be at the Salisbury Hotel, 1 Grand Parade, Green Lanes, London N4 1JX. An 18 piece band playing contemporary swing, latin & funk, joined by some special guests. Free Entry !!!
The Mojo Big Band, made up of great musicians from all over the capital will be back once again at their favourite venue The Vortex, 11 Gillett St, London N16 8AZ on Sunday, 3rd November, music starting at 3:30pm, doors at 3:00pm. This is a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! With a repertoire including laid back & up tempo swing, Latin and funk and playing a wide ranging variety of charts from the traditional (Buddy Rich, Count Basie, Duke Ellington) through to the modern (Gordon Goodwin, Michel Camilo, NYJO, Tower of Power) there is sure to be something for everyone in this big band's dynamic set !
The popular 1940s charity gala Big Band Blitz (as featured in 2009 in the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing) returns to Clarendon Hall, York House, Twickenham on Saturday 2nd November. This year will be the 14th year! Doors open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start (finishes 11.00pm). Ticket prices remain the same as last year, £22 (concessions £19). Credit Card Bookings from Ticketweb 08444 771 000. Online bookings at www.ticketweb.co.uk General Enquiries 020 8973 3605. Step back in time to the 1940s and dance the night away, or just sit back and enjoy this unique evening, featuring the Jon Bennett Big Band with a host of special 'showbiz' guests, plus the 1940s re-enactors, memorabilia, the Air Raid Warning, the NAAFI, and more.
The Jon Bennett Big Band will play the music of Glenn Miller and other Big Band songs of the period, and will feature special ‘showbiz’ guests, including the 1940s three girl sensation The Spinettes; West End musical theatre star Robert Rawles; actor/vocalist Jack Pinder; vocalist Fiona Paige (from the John Miller Orchestra, nephew of Glenn Miller); stage and television actress, Rachael Barrington (recent star of Their Playing Our Song); musical theatre star Matthew Goodgame (star of Grease); from the West End stage Mario Frendo; operatic tenor Joe Johnson (from the Three British Tenors); and from the American Musical Theatre David Herzog (star of George M Cohan Presents). Comedian Viv the Spiv will be on hand to amuse and entertain.
On Thursday 7th November, Verona Chard (www.veronachard.com) accompanied by Chris Neill (www.chrisneill.co.uk) will be at Monty's Potala Place Lounge, 1a The Mall, Ealing Broadway, London W5 2PJ. Free admission, guest vocalists and sitters-in welcome
Heads UP! will be playing at the Railway Hotel, (behind Southend Central Station, Clifftown Road Town Centre, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1AJ), on Wednesday 13th November.
The Searle Street Band play jazz standards, swing, ballads and original compositions in and around Cambridge, featuring Alastair Appleton on saxophone, Richard Blakemore on double bass, Tom Colvin on guitar, Lucas Keen on drums, Fergus Kirkpatrick on piano, and Cassie Gorman on vocals. More details at https://www.facebook.com/TheSearleStreetBand.
Sunday 3 Nov - ADC Theatre Bar, Cambridge, 7pm.
Friday 8 Nov - The Cass Centre, Cambridge University Press, 5.30pm.
Saturday 16 Nov - The Carpenter's Arms, Cambridge, 8pm
Saturday 7 Dec - Mill Road Winter Fair, Ditchburn Gardens, 11am.
Hornchurch Jazz Club at Hornchurch Conservative Club, 25 North Street, RM11 1RS, on Sunday, 10th November from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Brian White's King Jazz with Goff Dubber on soprano sax. Clarinet player Brian White put this traditional New Orleans jazz. band together as a tribute to the famous soprano/clarinet pairing of Sidney Bechet and Mezz Mezzrow. The club is a comfortable venue with a small dance floor, and car parking to the rear. Members £6, non-members £7. Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details
Thursday Jazz at the RAFA Club, 295 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4UA. A swinging group led by Leszek Kulaszewicz. Come and listen to the music plus every week there is a fantastic vocalist. The club is well serviced by public transport with plenty of buses going to the club or a ten minutes walk from Gants Hill or Ilford stations. Paul Wood will be appearing with Leszek and his group at the RAFA Club, Cranbrook Road on 31st October. The club will be open from 8pm and the music will be from 9 - 11pm.This will be a new venue for Paul and he will be working with new musicians. Guaranteed to be a great evening and certainly not one to be missed".
The Jonathan Gee Trio will be playing at The Chipperfield Cricket Club, The Common, Chipperfield, Herts WD4 9BS on Friday 8th November 2013. Doors open 7.30 pm music starts at 8. Cricket Club Members £8. Non Members £10. Enquiries / reservations 01923 270 105. Jonathan Gee, Winston Clifford, Steve Rose
The Jonathan Gee Trio has performed extensively throughout the UK & Europe for over 10 years & have performed at Ronnie Scott’s as Rhythm Section for Joe Lovano (Time Outs Jazz Gig of the Year) & Benny Golson, besides numerous appearances in their own right at the club. They have 3 albums as the Trio, but also have individually worked with many top names including Mark Murphy, Art Farmer, David Murray, Monty Alexander, Slim Gaillard, Archie Shepp, Courtney Pine - well the list goes on. Pianist Jonathan Gee is also an accomplished vocalist (as is Winston, considered by Billy Cobham as being his favourite UK drummer) so expect a mixture of sublime standards & originals.
"Depth and maturity...sparky and sensitive... Gee is a compelling pianist, and his debut album is outstanding..(his) incisive improvisatory style is capable of packing a wealth of rhythmic and harmonic ideas into a single phrase. Gee and Rose are two of the most continually inspiring musicians in town." - Time Out
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6th November - The Dave 'Mr Stride' Browning Quintet
Dave Browning - stride piano, Digby Fairweather - trumpet, Julian Marc Stringle - clarinet/sax, John Benham - drums, Derek Pring - double bass. At members' requests, we welcome back arguably the UK's No 1 Stride Pianist Dave Browning with his Quintet who will perform well known mainstream swing numbers including some Fats Waller stride piano numbers. Always a popular quintet at the Club so members and guests are strongly advised to arrive early!
13th November - Tribute to Benny Goodman - Pete Long Quartet
Pete Long - clarinet, Richard Pite - drums, Nick Dawson - piano, Anthony Kerr - vibes. "Celebrating the music of the first incarnation of the Goodman Quintet, where the bass-less rhythm section is driven by the alliance of bass drum and pianist's left hand, the Quartet will be playing many of the early Goodman Hits. Expect Avalon, Lady be Good, Dinah, I've Got Rhythm, China Boy and many others." - Pete Long20th November - Rex O'Dell All Stars Sextet
Rex O'Dell - vocals and trombone, Gary Wood - trumpet/vocals, Pete Oxborough - saxes and clarinet, Alan Morgan - double bass, Pete Gregory - guitar, banjo and vocals, Alan Clarke - drums. A great fun entertaining evening of Swing, Mainstream and Dixieland with a masterful mix of standards you know and love so well, including songs made famous by Louis Prima to Louis Armstrong to name just a couple!
27th November - Grand Christmas Gala
The Mervyn Wright All Stars 11 Piece Big Band with Paul Wood, Catherine Lima & Mark Stratford. Special Guest Dave 'Mr Stride' Browning will be performing a Boogie-woogie and Stride feature. Doors open 6:30pm for meals and lite bites ~ Carriages 11:15pm ~ Admission £15, Strictly by limited number advanced ticket purchase only which are solely for sale on Club nights. NOW SOLD OUTPLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO GIGS DURING DECEMBER
8th January - The Gary Wood Swing Quintet
The Quintet will swing through the American Songbook with ease and style. Dan Foster has played with The Pasadena Roof Orchestra & The London Jazz Orchestra, Chris Green appears with numerous bands including The Memphis Belle Swing Orchestra. Ronnie Fenn's life has taken him through pop, soul, rock and skiffle jazz. Dan Banks has been playing jazz, pop and classical piano for many years. The Quintet's extensive repertoire is based around jazz standards, embracing the popular classics of Cole Porter, Gershwin, Rogers and Hart, Hammerstein etc. etc.
15th January - Brian White's Quintet Tribute to Sydney Bechet & Mezz Mezzrow with Goff Dubber
We welcome back, at members' request, Brian White's Quintet. Brian White - clarinet and vocals, Goff Dubber - clarinet, soprano sax and vocals, Graham Barton - piano, Mike Goodwin - bass, Colin Miller - drums. In the 1940's, while Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw were wowing the jazz world with big band swing, the likes of Sidney Bechet and Mezz Mezzrow were recording small group jazz on the KING JAZZ record label. They demonstrated that the 1940's big band feel could be played on a smaller scale. Brian White and Goff Dubber, with a swinging rhythm section have recreated the sounds and feel of this band with warmth and sincerity.
22nd January - Derek Nash Quintet with Dave Newton
Derek Nash - saxophones, Dave Newton - piano, Martin Shaw - trumpet, Geoff Gascoyne - double bass & Sebastiaan de Krom - drums. Derek, a member of Jools Holland Orchestra since 2004 was voted in the Top 3 Alto Saxophonists in the 2010 British Awards. Dave Newton has been voted Best Jazz Pianist for the 10th time in 2011. Martin Shaw has worked with Cleo Lane, BBC Big Band, Natalie Cole & Sting. Geoff Gascoyne and Sebastiaan de Krom have both worked with Jamie Cullum and between them have performed with Ray Gelato, Eartha Kitt and appeared at The Royal Albert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl.
29th January - Hot Waffle Big Band
The Hot Waffle Big Band is a relatively new band on the London circuit, only having been formed in 2011 by two ex-NYJO members: Pianist/MD: Graeme Taylor, and Drummer: Matt McDonough. Usually covering all styles of big band including classic swing, this event they will be joined by the legendary voice of Shane Hampsheir, for a slice of Rat Pack and Bublé.... One of the circuit's most loved and fun bands, featuring many of London's finest jazz musicians. Early arrival advised.
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 1st November - The funky Dave Lewis saxophone Alan Morgan Bass Winston Clifford drums
Friday 6th December - Xmas party with Georgina Jackson vocals and trumpet, John Crocker reeds, Ted Beament piano, Murray Salmon bass, Les Cirkel drums.
Tuesday 24th December - Christmas Eve Special Get away from the milling crowds and rip off prices. £8 on the door complimentary tea and coffee and mince pies.
125 years of Piano History Ted Beament plays the music, Nick tells the story. See Christmas in with a swing! Starts at 8.00pm will end at approx 10.30pm
Due 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. Musicians regularly appearing are Pete Rudeforth, Mike Cotton, Gary Woods, John Crocker, Bert Brandsma, Tim Huskisson, Colin Bray, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy. "The Happiest Saturday Afternoon in Essex"
Saturday 16th November
Saturday 21st December
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
30 Oct: - Paul Higgs (trumpet/flugelhorn) + Hilary Cameron (piano)
with John Withers (drums) + John Pamenter (double bass) - except 18 September
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 27th October - "Rex O'Dell Nicest People" with Rex O'Dell, Alan Bradley, Pete Gregory, Pete Oxborough, Alan Clarke, Alan Morgan
Sunday 24th November - "Harry Stratford Vocals" with Ted Beament - Keyboard, Paul Budd - Drums, Murray Salmon - Bass
Sunday 22nd December - "Paul Wood Vocals" with Ted Beament - Keyboards, Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums
JAZZ AT THE BARDSWELL - Last Tuesday of every month at the Bardswell Social Club, Bardswell Close, Brentwood CM14 4TJ: doors open 7 pm.: music from 8 - 10.30 pm. Admission £7.00. Refreshments at Club Prices. Resident trio - drums, piano, bass plus guests. Great crowd and drinks at club prices. For further information contact : Dave Grant 01708 763723.
29 Oct - The multi talented instrumentalist Paul Higgs, trumpet this time, is joined by the long time Chris Barber reed player, Trevor Whiting, saxophone.
26 Nov - This is our Christmas Comes Early Party, with buffet included to get in with spirit and listen to, Gary Wood, trumpet & vocals, Martin Nickless, clarinet, Derek Clenshaw, trombone joining Tim Huskisson on keyboard.
THE SOUTHEND JAZZ CLUB - 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 7:30pm. Music starts at 8:00pm - 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:-
4 Nov - Zoltans
11 Nov - Quartet plus guest - Lyn Falvey
18 Nov - East Coast Wanderers
25 Nov - George Tidiman All Stars
2 Dec - Mike Barry's Uptown Gang
9 Dec - Downhome Jazz Band
16 Dec - Hugh Rainey Jazz Band
23 Dec - Phoenix Dixieland Jazz Band
30 Dec - Southend Bob's Mob
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 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 - 8.00pm. At Bardswell Social Club, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. Admission £12 (non-members) £9 (members) unless otherwise stated. e-mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub
Tuesday 5th November - Ted Beament Quintet featuring Pete Long & Georgina Jackson
Admission £13.00 members £10.00
Tuesday 12th November - Craig Milverton & Nigel Price with Sandy Suchodoiski present an evening of music from Oscar Peterson & Joe Pass
Tuesday 19th November - Art Themen Quartet
"SPIKE'S PLACE" JAZZ CLUB @ HADLEIGH- 8.00pm. Hadleigh Conservative Club, 24 High Street, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 2PB. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Monday 25th November - 8.30pm - Vasilis Xenopolous with the Andy Noble Trio
ADMISSION £12.00 members £9.00
"SAFFRON JAZZ" - Third Thursday of every month - 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Please call 01245 420475 for details or see website www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub
"SPIKE'S PLACE" AT BECKENHAM - 8:30pm. Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SR (Off South Eden Park Road). Admission £12.00 (members £9.00) unless otherwise stated
020 8650 2406 / 01245 420475 E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM, Cliff's Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea. Facebook - The Jazz Mix @ The Maritime Room and check out our page on the Cliffs Pavilion website: www.southendtheatres.org.uk …go to Special Events tab to find The Jazz Mix page.
Thursday 21st Nov - 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. Tickets on sale from the Cliffs Box Office (01702 351135) - £15 each
Going into 2014, acts booked in the diary so far are...guitarist Tony Sandeman's Natural Selection featuring Zak Barrett on saxes, direct from the BBC's Strictly Come Show the excellent soulful voice of Tommy Blaize & his band and also with a new cd about to be released in the New Year the return of Derek Nash's Sax Appeal.
CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB www.chelmsfordjazzclub.co.uk
Chelmsford Jazz Club presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG (next to the Civic Theatre). The majority of concerts are held on Sundays at lunchtime, although in the summer months some are held in the evening. The jazz presented by the club is generally mainstream and modern and the club is justly proud of the quality of the musicians, British, European and American, who appear. For an annual subscription of £8.00 (£14.00 joint) members are entitled to a £4.00 reduction on normal ticket prices, and early notice of concerts. A monthly newsletter passes on information about our own club, as well as items of interest about other local venues. There is a friendly atmosphere at the club, so please come along and decide for yourself. For membership enquiries call Larry Newall-Smith on. 01245 256510.
Sunday 10th Nov at 12.15 pm - Mike Piggott with the Tony Barmard Trio. Tickets are £14 (£10 for members). Advance bookings 01245 606505.
Sunday 8th Dec at 12.15 pm - we end this year's jazz season with a hugely swinging Christmas party. Chelmsford are pleased to present Ray Gelato and the Giants. Tickets are £15 (£11 for members). This gig has been very generously supported by M&G and the December raffle proceeds are donated to a local charity. Advance bookings 01245 606505.
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:
8th November - The Untouchables: www.theuntouchablesblues.com/
Keith Parker harp and vocals, Peter Ellison guitar and vocals, Paul 'Chuck' Green doghouse bass and Malcolm 'Eddie the Legend' Buckland drums. The Untouchables are champions of raw blues, basing their sound on the swinging soul of the great artists who recorded for Chess Records in the 50s. With a string bass, a stripped down drum kit, a cranked guitar through a hot valve amp and a wailing harp, this band turns any venue into a rocking juke joint. It has been said that, "The Untouchables play sparse, tasteful Chicago blues. Not blues rock but tight, swinging, focussed, authentic sounding urban blues, with every element honed to its bare essentials in an unostentatious display of taste and restraint' and 'The band have lived and breathed the style until it's so much a part of them that it oozes out of their pores. If you like Little Walter, Bo Diddley or Willie Dixon, then this is as close as you'll get to seeing them live. Utterly superb."
29th November - The Marigolds All Stars with Helen Keating www.timhuskisson.com www.martinguy.co.uk
Helen Keating vocals, Jimmy Hastings saxophone, Tim Huskinson keyboards, Murray Salmon bass and Martin Guy drums. There is not enough space in these notes to do full justice to tonight's line up of talented stars some of whom are returning to Marigolds by popular request. All have had long, varied and successful careers on the jazz scene and we apologise for being so brief other than to say that they have all played with numerous other well-known and respected musicians.
As an interesting aside, and for no other reason, we have included an amusing anecdote about Jimmy Hastings. Jimmy auditioned for the Humphrey Littleton band in the early sixties but did not cut the mustard possibly because he was auditioning as an alto sax player but was then playing tenor. Since then he became one of the most respected musicians on the British scene, in demand for session work and jazz assignments in numerous top bands. However, about thirty years after his ill-fated audition with Humphrey Lyttelton, Hump telephoned to offer him a job which Jimmy accepted and subsequently stayed with the band to this day. Humph said, "Thirty-odd years may seem like a long time to mull over an audition, but one doesn't rush into these things!"Apologies to the other musicians performing tonight for not including similar anecdotes about them all.
13th December - Spikedrivers: www.spikedrivers.co.uk
Ben Tyzack: guitar, vocals & harmonica, Constance Redgrave: bass guitar, vocals & percussion, Maurice Mcelroy: drums, vocals & percussion. To quote Blues in Britain Spikedrivers are, 'One of the most original, innovative and exciting bands around, their combination of gutsy slide guitar, rock-solid bass, infectious grooves and highly distinctive vocals, creates a sound that is uniquely their own. They take you on a journey, from southern juke-joints and lazy front porches to the huge open spaces of dust bowls and railroad tracks disappearing into the distance.....' With an intoxicating blend of sounds, from the raw delta blues of Robert Johnson to the powerful soundscapes of Jimmy Page Spikedivers are unique and are a band not to be missed.
27th December - No December Gig this year due to the Christmas Holidays
ANNIE'S JAZZ in FINCHINGFIELD A monthly venue (Thursdays) in this beautiful Essex village at The Fox Inn which is an old established public house with an outstanding reputation for food. Hosted by Annie. This is a small intimate venue and it is advisable to book ahead. Telephone number is 01371-810151. The Fox Inn, The Green, Finchingfield, Essex. CM7 4JX.
Thursday the 28th of November - Robin Phillips.
Highly respected pianist, vocal entertainer and bandleader. Currently recording his latest album he is also renowned for his duelling piano shows.
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 5th November. The Robin Phillips Trio. Robin is one of London's top singer/pianist entertainers. His energetic and emotive performance style keep's him busy every night. He has performed for a host of celebrities including Prince Charles, Patrick Stewart and Susan Sarandon.
Tuesday 12th November. The Georgia Mancio Quartet. Award-winning jazz vocalist and lyricist, Georgia Mancio, is one of the UK's most important and original new artists. A performer of pure class and integrity, Georgia has proved herself a true improviser with an unfailing flow, innate musicality and a boundless and bold imagination. Her music embraces her Anglo/Italian/Uruguayan background: seamlessly performing in five languages and interpreting Fats Waller, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Tom Waits, David Bowie, Kenny Wheeler, The Beatles, Brazilian samba, Chilean folk and Italian pop often with her own beautifully crafted lyrics. One of the finest exponents of jazz in the UK today.
Tuesday 19th November. The Nicolas Meier Trio. In just a few short years UK-based Swiss guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the UK's most original guitarists. Drawing on a love of Turkish, Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango all mix with jazz, Meier has developed his own unique sound with his regular group (latest release was his eight album with his full band). We have seen Nicolas with Gabrielle Ducomble and now with his own trio we hear some of his own compositions. A wonderful guitarist and a lovely person. Can't wait! Check his website to hear some of the music.
Tuesday 26th November. Paul Higgs on trumpet, Annie on vocals join Ted Beament and we introduce an exciting new drummer Mathew Newman.
CHIGWELL JAZZ CLUB is every Tuesday. From 8-10.30pm at Chigwell Hall, Chigwell High Rd. IG7 6BD. Admission is normally £6.50 Members and £7.50 guests and is open to all for listening or dancing to. There are live bands playing Dixieland, Traditional and/or New Orleans Jazz. We have a bar, serve bar food, a dance floor, comfortable seating, a car park and a friendly crowd! (New Members are welcome, as are Non Members. There is an Early Bird Membership Offer Currently Running). Enquiries to Dave Dyer 01945 588325
5th Nov - Jacky Free's Chicagoans
12th Nov - Mike Barry's Uptown Gang
19th Nov - Peter Bakers Crusty Jazzmen
26th Nov - Kid Tidimanns All Stars
3rd Dec - Laurie Chesco's Reunion Band **
10th Dec - The Carlton Jazz Band
17th Dec - XMAS SESSION with The Fabulous Shooting Stars **
** There is an increased entrance fee on these night.
MILL HILL JAZZ CLUB - The Mill Hill Jazz Club has been providing live jazz of the highest standard to North West London for many years. The Club is for everyone with a passion for live jazz, blues and soul. We have had the pleasure to host to some of the best artists in the world at our club, and to provide our patrons with world class music at a fraction of West End prices. If you like jazz, the Mill Hill Jazz Club is the place to hang out. Every Wednesday from 8.30pm. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk valgo...@gmail.com 0208 207 0451 £9 guests £8 members
Wednesday 6th Nov- The Michael Weizman Project. Price: £8 Members, £9 Guests
Hailing from Israel, the Michael Weizman Project is now one of London's most exciting and talented bands whose sound is fresh and new whilst staying accessible to the public at large. Their music can be described as melodic contemporary jazz combined with world music, funk and pop, influenced by Esbjorn Svensson Trio, Avishai Cohen, Brad Mehldau, The Yellow Jackets, Dhafer Youssef, and Candy Dulfer. MW Project's repertoire is based on their own original compositions, combined with those of others, always arranged with an interesting approach to best take advantage of the unique sounds and talents of the group members. Whether atmospheric or groove oriented, the music is always exciting, relevant and contemporary. While a soloing aspect is central to the groups approach, melody and interaction is what it's all about.
Wednesday 13th Nov - Kate Daniels Quartet. Price: £8 Members, £9 Guests
"Kate's vocals are poised, engaging and elegant. She sings like she is telling you a secret". So says John Etheridge, and so does everyone who's had the amazing experience of hearing Kate sing. One of the most emotional and involved vocalists on the Jazz scene today we are lucky to book her at MHJC. As if that wasn't enough she is supported tonight by some of the best accompanists in the UK today - Alec Dankworth (John & Cleo's little boy) on bass, David Newton keyboards, Graham Pike on trumpet and Winston Clifford drumming. Music, words and talent of the highest order tonight.
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
Nov 5th - Kingsclub 7. Our house band led by John Davis, with John Mole and Jez Guest saxes, John Bridge on Trombone, and Ray Kelly on vocals. .
Nov 12th - Paul Smith Band A 'little big band' with a wide repertoire from Dixieland to Duke.
Nov 19th - John Bignal's band. A small group featuring some of our top local players in the classic idiom.
Nov 29th - Hertswing Big Band. Our justly popular 17 piece resident big band in the classic Basie style
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.
Doors Open 8.00pm Music from 8.30pm Admission £10.00 Under 21 £5.00
JAZZNIGHTS @ THE BELL HOTEL, CLARE . 8.00 - 10.30pm £8. All with the Roger Odell Trio & Larraine Odell (voc). www.jazz-nights.com.
The Cherry Tree has been taken over and is now closed for refurbishment! We have moved back to The Tudor Room, The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NN and we will be downstairs in the cosy and atmospheric Tudor Room. We hope to see all our regular Jazznighters there for what will be a great evening. Doors 7.30pm. Music 8.00 to 10.30pm. Food available up to 9pm. Pay on the door - reserve seating on 01787 237653 or email reply
With Sam Edwards (piano), Steve Cook (bass) & Roger Odell (drums) + Larraine Odell (vocals)
8.00 to 10.30pm £10 (note small increase!). Sitting-in welcome. Bar & food available
Note: The Cherry Tree has closed for refurbishment so we have moved to The Bell in Clare until further notice. We are in the ground floor Tudor Room, NOT the upstairs Cavendish Suite. Much nicer but small - reservation strongly recommended to avoid disappointment!
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL 01303 277175 2013. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 30pm To book seats please email or call 01303 277175
" One More Time "
Plus His Favourite Rhythm Section
Ted Beament - Piano. Val Mannix - D/Bass. Rod Brown - Drums
December 5th NO JAZZ THIS WEEK - THEATRE IN USE
December 12th £10
The One & Only Miss Sophistication of The Jazz World Returns to the FJC By Audience Demand
MISS ELAINE DELMAR www.elainedelmar.com
&
THE BRIAN DEE TRIO
Brian Dee -piano - Simon Thorpe double bass - Rod Brown drums
December 19th
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB CHRISTMAS EVENT with THE COLROSE 7
This is a fun night - - -with this great outfit playing every type & sounds of jazz
SEAT 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
JAZZ NIGHTS AT THE FOX INN 1 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1XX 01284-705562
FREE live Jazz every Sunday 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. Music starts at 7.15 until 9.45, sometimes later. If you would like to get in touch do call Jeff on 07707 317868 - keeping jazz live and free!!! The Fox Inn, Restaurant & Rooms, 1 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds.
Sunday the 3rd of November - H.N.B Trio
Sunday the 10th of November - Kayona
Sunday the 17th of November - Joy Ellis Trio
Sunday the 24th of November - Robin Phillips Duo
JAZZ at the HUNTER CLUB - First class jazz in Bury St Edmunds, 6 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PJ.
Monthly session featuring CHRIS INGHAM piano, REV. ANDREW BROWN bass and RUSS MORGAN drums. "Like being driven around in a Rolls-Royce" ART THEMEN
More info/reservations: http://www.headhunterslive.org/ Reservations headhun...@gmail.com or 01284 748280 (office hours)
THURSDAY JAZZ AT THE RAFA CLUB, 295 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4UA. A swinging group led by Leszek Kulaszewicz. Come and listen to the music plus every week there is a fantastic vocalist. The club is well serviced by public transport with plenty of buses going to the club or a ten minutes walk from Gants Hill or Ilford stations
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 facebook: http://on.fb.me/13BCHMS
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 from 8.30pm. Admission £5
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 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 - www.hertsjazz.co.uk. 7:30pm til 10.00pm (doors 7.00pm). You can download their latest brochure at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/downloads/hertsjazz.pdf
Jerry Bergonzi Quartet plays Herts Jazz Club from 7.30 pm-10.00 pm Sunday 3 November 2013 at the Terrace Suite, Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City.
American tenor saxophonist, Jerry Bergonzi, is an internationally recognised jazz performer, composer, author and educator. His music is renowned for its innovation, mastery, and integrity. Relentless drive, inner fire, total command, awesome technique, elastic lyricism, rich resonance, world-class, a musical visionary, are among the rave reviews credited to his sound. Bergonzi's music has been applauded throughout the world at festivals, concert halls, and jazz venues and his dedication to jazz music has been well documented by an extensive discography of over 150 sides. Jerry Bergonzi - tenor sax, Gareth Williams - piano, Dave Santoro - bass, Andy Michelutti - drums. Please note that we are starting our gigs this season at the slightly earlier time of 7.30. Doors open 7pm.
Tickets: Advance: £3 students/£10 members/£13 concessions/£14 full. Walk-ups: £5 students/£12 members/£15 concessions/£16 full. Book online at http://www.hertsjazz.co.uk/octdec2013.html
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 concessionary prices 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 16 Nov - Cliff Longhurst's Jazz Knights Big Band "The Music of Woody Herman"
Sat 21 Dec - Katie Brown Quintet. Katie Brown (as, ts), Robbie Harvey (tb), Leon Greening (p), Adam King (b), Steve Brown (d)Sat 11 Jan 2014. 8.00pm - Dave Moorwood’s Rascals of Rhythm. “From Jelly Roll Morton to the Great American Songbook.”Mike Wills (ss, ts, cl), Tony Blincowe (ss, as, ts, cl), Geoff Barwell (p), Roger Davis (b), Dave Moorwood (g, voc), Kim Osmond [voc].
Sat 15 Feb. 8.00pm - London Omnibus + Enrico Tomasso. Keith Nichols (p), Spats Langham (g, ban), Richard Pite (d), Enrico Tomasso (tpt)
Sat 1 Mar. 8.00pm - Dave O'Higgins Quartet. Dave O'Higgins (ts), Graham Harvey (p), Geoff Gascoyne (b), Sebastiaan de Krom (d)
Sat 22 Mar. 8.00pm - Ron Drake Quintet. Ron Drake (ts), Roy Williams (tb), Nick Dawson (p), John Rees-Jones (b), Richie Bryant (d)
Sat 12 Apr. 8.00pm - Dominic Alldis Trio. Dominic Alldis (p), Andy Cleyndert (b), Martin France (d)
Sat 10 May . 8.00pm - John Petters’ New Orleans All Stars. Karl Hird (reeds), Mike Pointon (tb), Alan Beechey (tpt/cnt), Dave Browning (p), Keith Donald (b), John Petters[d].
Sat 31 May . 8.00pm - “Jay & Kai Tribute" Mark Nightingale (tb), Alastair White (tb), John Horler (p), Alec Dankworth (b), Clark Tracey (d).
Sat 28 June . 8.00pm - Zoe Francis Quartet. Zoe Francis (voc), David Newton (p), Colin Oxley (g), Andy Cleyndert (b)
Please check the web site for the latest line-up information.
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.
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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
11 November, 10PM-12. FG with Daryl Sherman at Boisdales of Belgravia, Eccleston Street, Victoria. www.boisdale.co.uk Free.
16 November, - 8PM. FG as part of Jazz at the Movies at The Norden Farm Centre. Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF. £10. 01628 788927. www.nordenfarm.org
21 November, - FG as part of the Café Society Swing show with Alexander Stewart, Gwyneth Herbert, China Moses and Harold Sanditen. Led by Alex Webb. 8PM at The Arts Depot, North Finchley. London Jazz Festival. www.serious.org.uk £15
9 December, 8.30PM. FG with the Brian Knapp Trio at Ruislip Golf Club, Ickenham Road, HA4 7DQ. £8
15 December,- 1-3PM. FG with Jazz at the Movies at Ronnie Scotts. 47 Frith Street, London, W1D 4HT. www.ronniescotts.com. £15
21/22 December, 9.30PM. FG as part of Café Society Swing with Alexander Stewart and china Moses. Leicester Square Theatre. £18.00. www.leiscestersquare theatre.com
19 January, 12.30-3PM. Frank Griffith and "Nonorganic". The Gunnersbury, 590 Chiswick High Road, W4, 5RP. £10.
7 February, 12.30-3PM. Frank Griffith Quintet with Tina May at The Spice of Life, 6 Moor Street, W1. £6. www.spicejazz.co.uk
22 February, 9.30PM. FG as part of Café Society Swing with Alexander Stewart and China Moses. Leicester Square Theatre. £18.00. www.leiscestersquare theatre.com
7 March, 8PM. FG with the Simon Cook Trio at South Hill Park, Recital Room, RG12 4DE. £8. www.bracknelljazz.co.uk
9 March, 3-5PM. Frank Griffith and Nonorganic at Googlies, East Lodge Lane, EN2 8AS. £9. www.goog...@btopenworld.com
3 April, 9PM. FG with the Brodowski String Quartet at Pizza Express as part of "Bowed Over" the Dean String Festival. 10 Dean Street, W1. £18. www.pizzaexpresslive.com
23 May, 1-2PM. Frank Griffith Trio at Roberts Room, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH. Free
25 May, 11.30AM-1PM. FG with Charlie Wood and Nic France with "Memphis Soul Swamp" at The Stables, Wavendon, MK17 8LU. £10. www.stables.org
CAROL BRAITHWAITE'S FORTHCOMING GIGS. For more information and to check dates and detail, visit the website: www. carolbraithwaite.com
MONTHLY JAZZ NIGHT- Park View, Chalkwell Park,Westcliff on Sea SS0 8NB
Enjoy an evening of swinging, relaxing music with Carol and her crew from 8:00-10.30pm. Entry £5 21st November
MONTHLY JAZZ AFTERNOON - (Now a New Venue) - Billericay Constitutional Club, 1A High Street, Billericay CM12 9BE
with the Jazz Fraternity 12.30-2.30pm. Entry £5 - 15th November, 13th December
OTHER EVENTS:
21st December - North Weald - guest with Jackie Free Allstars. 12.30 - 3pm.
31st December - Blue Boar with The Sayers Storyville Jazzband - tickets only
RON SPACK'S JAZZTET at THE OAKWOOD. 564 Rayleigh Road Eastwood, SS9 5HX. Tel: 01702 512819. Every Monday, 8.30- 11pm. Sitters in welcome. Meals served prior and throughout the evening. Ron Spack on Bass, with the following,
4th November. John Sharpe-Saxophone. Dave Mascall-Guitar. Mike Barry-Drums.
11th November. Ian Thompson-Saxophone. Gareth George-Guitar. Glyn Morgan-Drums.
18th November. Kenny Baxter-Saxophone. Mike Sagrott-Guitar. Mike Barry-Drums.
25th November. Tony Pethen-Saxophone. Dave Kaye-Guitar. Glyn Morgan-Drums.
RON SPACK'S DINNER JAZZ at WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Southend on Sea.SSO 7QW. 01702 345247. Every Sunday At 1pm. Ron Spack on Bass, plus guest.
3rd November
10th November
17th November
24th November.
STELLA'S JAZZ CLUB www.stellajazz.co.uk www.stellajazz.com Music @ The Swan Hotel, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9AS 8.30-11pm £7.50 on door. Based in a the small town of Harleston not far from the beautiful Suffolk Heritage coast . So if you fancy a day on the broads or beach and then are looking for something to wind your day down, head to the jazz club for a chilled evening's entertainment from some of the UK's best musicians. It is only £5 for members and membership is £2.50 ! Accommodation is available at the Venue.
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!
Jazz in Worthing with local saxophonist Mike Pappenheim and London-based pianist and teacher Charles Brereton at Barney's Cafe-Bar, Portland Road, Worthing BN11 1QN. Tel 01903 527075. Charles has worked with musicians such as Tim Garland, Anita Wardell, John Etheridge, Steve Waterman, Gareth Lockrane, Jean Touissant and Martin Hathaway, and was for many years a piano tutor on the late Michael Garrick's jazz courses as well as being a jazz examiner for ABRSM for 14 years. Barney's is just a few minutes drive from Worthing train station, right in the centre of town. Free entry, great atmosphere and a wide repertoire of jazz standards, MOR, jazz-funk and some more modern numbers too. There's something for everyone, so come on down for some South Coast jazz. Music starts at 8.30pm.
JOHN PETTERS' NEWS
Old Harlow - Friday 1st November - Sammy Rimington with John Petters, Tim Huskisson and Keith Donald at St John's Arts Centre, St John's Walk, Market St, Old Harlow, CM17 0AJ @ 8pm. Adm. £10. Sammy has just published a book tracing is fifty plus years on the road, in pictures, working with Ken Colyer, George Lewis, Cap'n John Handy and many other legendary New Orleans performers. Order the book from Sammy's Web site, www.sammyrimington.com We are truly lucky to get a date in Old Harlow for this highly respected and very much in demand reed genius.
Don't forget the William Shakespeare Traditional Jazz 'n' Swing Festival at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Stratford upon Avon on 16 - 18 November.
Details and booking form: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/stratford.htm
Wednesday October 23rd - The Lamb Inn, Mill Street, Wantage OX12 9AB 8.30 start. Dave Moorwood's Rascals of Rhythm with guest vocalist Kim Osmond. The Rascals will be providing their unique brand of swing style jazz and will feature the talented Kim on songs from the Great American Song Book. Free admission but please take part in the Raffle to cover the expenses of our guests. Fine food & drink and a warm welcome at a friendly family run pub; phone 01235 766768 if you wish to book a table.
Graeme Hewitt Writes from Theale Jazz Club, nr Reading.
Holidays are bringing in to the band some guests, Phil Brown is joining us on the 8th again on trombone, Clive at the last minute is up in London. Steve Watling is over in Sharm and misses three weeks so John Nuttall is taking over the drum slot but then Steve is to undergo a hip replacement and will be missing for all of November and probably some of December. Baby Jools is with us on October 29th.
November 5th - 'firework night' - well, it will be for our club as Pete Allen is joining us again. Pete is always a 'tour de force' bringing his brand of exciting playing - and incidentally - calling in on us on his way back from Hull.
I'll be at the Lansdown Club, Luton with Dave Rance and Richard Leach on Monday 11th November and the Horns again on 17th.
Our full band will be at the 1066 Club Hastings on November 29th, and December 15th at the Concorde Club.
Tickets for our 40th Birthday Party on December 17th are close to being a sell-out not surprising as our guest is the great 'Chris Barber.'
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Following the success of the first venture, the next Jazz on a Thursday Afternoon features a session of New Orleans Jazz on Thurs Nov 7th with the ever popular Garage Band Revival at The MICA Centre 38a High Street West Mersea from 1:30 - 4pm Doors open 1pm - licensed bar - tickets £6. Apart from Sid Grimwood on cornet ex Tom Collins banjoist Mel Cox will be with us together with Paul Budd (drums) Gerry Hoskin (bass) and the fine N'Orleans style clarinet of Brian Peters.Vocals, trombone and other interjections from Peter Jezard
Redbridge Brass present Living Legends in Brass on Saturday 9 November at 7:30pm at Chelmsford Cathedral, New Street, Chelmsford CM1 1TY with featuring guest soloists Mike Lovatt, one of the UK's foremost jazz trumpeters, who is the lead in the John Wilson Orchestra and BBC Big Band. Also featured are Andy Wood and Philip Cobb. Advance tickets can be bought for just £10.Ring 07882 647241 or online from redbridgebrass.com
On Sunday 17th November 2013, the Harmony In Harlem Jazz Orchestra perform at The Empire Theatre, Butler Road, Halstead, Essex CO9 1LL at 7:30pm. Tickets £13. Harmony In Harlem specialises in the music of Duke Ellington. Alongside the sounds of the Cotton Club this Halstead concert will feature a preview of movements from Ellington's highly-acclaimed suite "Such Sweet Thunder" which the band will be performing in full in 2014 to celebrate the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth. Ticket and Enquiry line: 07778 025490. Email: mi...@empire-theatre.co.uk. http://www.empire-theatre.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=91&Itemid=118. http://www.essex-live.co.uk/tickets/d2793/harmony-in-harlem/halstead-empire-theatre/
The Angles Theatre Bar, Wisbech PE13 1HQ will be presenting an evening of jazz and popular standards. Malecon. Five-piece Cuban Latin band. Trumpet and percussion-led music for a late Autumn's evening. Thursday 28th November, 7.45pm. £4 admission.
Wanted - Jazz/Big Band Drummer. The Harmony In Harlem 16-piece orchestra has a unique repertoire of authentic Duke Ellington from the 1930s-1960s. The band rehearses fortnightly on Thursdays in Whittlesford, S Cambs, very close to the M11. They need a drummer who is interested specifically in this sort of music, who would like to commit to the band either permanently or to be a regular dep to share the load with the current drummer. Email: m...@harmonyinharlem.co.uk web: http://www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk/
Clare: Due to the temporary closure of The Cherry Tree, future Jazznights sessions will be held in the lovely Tudor Room at The Bell Hotel in Clare until further notice. This room has restricted capacity, so we advise you to reserve seating on 01787 237653 (not The Bell) or email reply. Because of increased costs the admission price has reluctantly been increased to £10 - still a bargain in our not so humble opinion! Sitting-in still welcome. Food still available. Top quality music still guaranteed. 8.00 to 10.30pm. See www.jazz-nights.com for all details including the future programme.
Stoke By Nayland: Fleece Jazz at the Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ present the ALEX HUTTON TRIO on Friday 1st November. 8pm start. Box Office 01787 211865. See www.fleecejazz.org.uk for details.
Bury St Edmunds: Headhunters' Jazz at the Hunter Club, 6, St Andrews Street features SUE RICHARDSON with her CHET BAKER STORY project on Friday 22nd November. Adm £10. 8pm start. Bookings on 01359 253659 or see www.headhunterslive.org.
Bury St Edmunds: The Apex, Charter Square, IP33 3FD present the KAIROS 4TET on Sunday 27th October. Call 01284 758000 or email enqu...@theapex.co.uk for details.
Finchingfield: The Fox Inn on the green host GEORGIA MANCIO on Thursday 31st October. Call 01371 810151 or see www.thefoxinnfinchingfield.co.uk for info.
Hadleigh: The jazz club at the Town Hall, Market Place, IP7 5DN present singer STEVE TROWELL on Saturday 30th November. 8pm start. Tickets £12. Info/reservations: 07941 360890.
Ipswich: On Sunday 17th November the jazz club features THE HORN FACTORY at the California Club, 195, Foxhall Road, IP3 8LB. See www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk for details.
Cambridge: The CMJC at Hidden Rooms, The Basement, 7a, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BA present the ZOE RAHMAN QUARTET on Thursday 24th October. See www.canbridgejazz.org or call venue on 01223 514 777.
Cambridge: Every Sunday night the ANDY BOWIE QUARTET are at the Tram Depot, Dover Street. See www.tramdepotcambridge.co.uk and https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie.
Woodbridge: The Seckford Theatre presents THE PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA on Saturday 30th November.
Southend: On Sunday 27th October singer GILL WARD appears with the JULIAN STRINGLE QUARTET at the Jazz Festival, Park Inn Palace, Church Road, SS1 2AL from 2pm to 3pm. Tickets at £15 via www.visitsouthend.co.uk.
Holland On Sea: Live Jazz at The Tavern, 55-57, Frinton Road, Essex, CO15 5UH features REX O'DELL NICEST PEOPLE on Sunday 27th October. Adm £9. Doors 7.30pm - Music 8.00 to 10.30pm. Details from 01255 814080.
Bungay: The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Ditchingham, NR35 2RU presents the SOLE BAY JAZZ BAND every week. Music 8.00-10.30pm. Adm FREE. Tel: 01986 896143 for information.
Felixstowe: Jazz East at The Fludyers features the CHRISTIAN GARRICK QUARTET on Sunday 10th November and the JULIAN NICHOLAS QUARTET on Sunday 17th November. 7.30 to 10.30pm. See http://jazzeast.vpweb.co.uk for all details.
Lowestoft: On Sunday 3rd November Milestones Jazz Club at the Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, NR33 0QP present COMPASSIONATE DICTATORSHIP. Adm £7 (£6conc). See www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk.
Norwich: The jazz club at The Cottage, 148, Thunder Lane, Thorpe St. Andrew, NR7 0JD features the KATE WILLIAMS TRIO on Tuesday 22nd October and on Tuesday 29th October GILAD ATZMON appears with the SIMON BROWN TRIO. Doors 7pm. Music from 8.30pm. £10 adm - £5 U25s. See www.norwichjazzclub.co.uk for more information.
Leytonstone: The East Side Jazz Club at The Crown, 692, High Road, E11 3AA present on Tuesday 29th October the CHARLIE WOOD QUARTET . Call 020 8989 8129 or see http://eastsidejazzclub.blogspot.com.
Walthamstow: On Wednesday 30th October TINA MAY is at the Orford House Social Club, 73, Orford Road, E17 9QR. Adm £12/£8. 8.30 to 10.30pm. See www.e17jazz.com/whatson/. Note also the E17 JAM on the first Monday of every month at the Cricket Club, 48a, Greenway Avenue, E17 3QN.
Mill Hill: The jazz club continues on Wednesdays. See http://www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk/ for details.