Jazz Update weekly newsletter
Keith Neill
Hi everyone. Apologies for the late delivery of this week’s newsletter; unfortunately life got in the way!
Firstly, just 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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Sunday 22nd April 7.30pm, Humphrey Lyttelton Band with guest compère comedian Andy Hamilton, at Eton College, SL4 6DJ, . Tickets £20, all proceeds to the Humph Trust, sponsoring talented young musicians to attend the jazz degree course at the Royal Academy of Music. For tickets: www.humphreylyttelton.com/live
Tuesday, May 8th 8.30pm, Humphrey Lyttelton Band at Bull's Head, Barnes, SW13 9PY, tickets £12. This is a regular monthly booking, second Tuesday of every month. For more information www.humphreylyttelton.com/live
The Jazz Lounge in Romford ,( www.the-brickyard.co.uk. Bookings: 01708 743167), situated below the Brickyard Bar and Grill, 222 South Street, Romford have announced their May line-up:
26th April - Jordan Marsh with his Swing Band.
May
3rd - The Jazz Dynamos
10th - Reuben Richards and the Soul Train
17th - Harry Funk Band
24th - The Jive Aces
31st - Jordan Marsh and his Jazz Blues Swing BandA comment from regular correspondent Bob Rush : "The Jazz Lounge, Romford, had a successful opening launch with the irrepressible Kenny Ball, and his Jazzmen. The Lounge is run by Keith Ball. With the exception of the Wheatsheaf pub, and appearances by the 'Fat Penguins blues band', Romford has been short of intimate, quality live venues, so all good luck to Keith. Jazz, soul and swing will feature on a regular basis".
There is a New Jazz Jam Open Session - Farmers Boy Pub, London Road, St Albans.AL1 1PQ on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Backline of bass/drums/piano provided. Feature set from Freefall Jazz & other bands. Feel free to call Julia on 07810 124799 or email julia...@ntlworld.com - totally supportive friendly environment for all.www.lemonrock.com/jazzjam.
Interplay are at the Railway Hotel, Scratton Road, Southend, on Sunday April 29th. Music starts at 4.30, and admission is free. They will also be at St Anne's Castle, Great Leighs near Chelmsford on Friday May 4th. Music from 8.30, free admission.
JAZZ@WU'S in Ridley Road Market Bar, 49, Ridley Road, Dalston, London E8 2NP
http://www.facebook.com/ridleyroad, a sunny tropical bar with a friendly vibe and free admission. Come!
26 April Thurs, 9-11.30pm: Time Zone. Afro-Cuban Jazz fusion of a new and different kind, with Cuban elements re-assembled freely as in collage, or mutated to fit odd meters more common in eastern Europe, yet still with a Cuban feel... "An ensemble led by a trumpeter who has absorbed the essence of Cuban music and distilled it quite cunningly into an improvisatory context with no compromise to either culture. gritty, graceful sounds with a dark-light intensity." (Kevin Legendre) www.lozspeyer.com
Loz Speyer - trumpet/flugel, Martin Hathaway - alto sax/bass clarinet, Phil Stevenson - guitar, Ryan Trebilcock - bass, Maurizio Ravalico - congas, Andy Ball - drums1 May Tues, 8.30-11pm- Kristian Borring Quartet with music from new album Nausicaa - "A traditionally hyper-cool and low-key approach to jazz guitar, but reprises it with warmth, confidence and a rhythmic hipness that's thoroughly contemporary." (John Fordham, the Guardian) www.kristianborring.com Kristian Borring - guitar, Mike Chillingworth - alto sax, Spencer Brown - bass, Jon Scott - drums
8 May - Specific Standard Time A good lively contemporary Jazz quartet with classic tunes by Miles, Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Duke Ellington... "The conversational energy of the performers lifts the music above the regular classic-jazz homage. Speyer, who has listened to Miles Davis' pre-electric style with intelligence and imagination, is excellent throughout..." (John Fordham)
Loz Speyer - trumpet/flugelhorn, Paolo Losi - piano, Jay Darwish - bass, Olly Usiskin - drums15 May - John Martin Quartet Martin's uncluttered improvisations and the dynamic structures created by the band respond to a wide range of inspiration, from English jazz and folk and the ECM sound to Wayne Shorter and the downtown New York scene. "A band to listen out for and a credit to the F-ire collective." (Ian Bellamy) www.johnnoblemartin.com
John Martin - tenor/sop sax, Tim Fairhall - double bass , Andy Ball - drums, Jonjo Grisdale - piano.22 May - Inner Space Music "Wonderfully vigorous, sprightly music, packed with unexpected felicities of texture and timbre, and infused with bustling, fiercely interactive energy. Recommended."(Chris Parker). "Serious fun of the first order - highly recommended!" (Mike Butler, Metro). www.lozspeyer.com
Loz Speyer - trumpet/flugel, Chris Biscoe - alto sax/alto clarinet, Rachel Musson - tenor/sop sax, Olie Brice - bass, Simon Roth - drums29 May - Martin Hathaway Quartet Splendid band this one, with top class rhythm section! "Emotive and sinewy alto saxophone fleetly dances through the many idioms" (Musician) Martin Hathaway - saxes, Phil Robson - guitar, Steve Watts - bass, Mike Pickering - drums
On Sunday 29th April, Singer-songwriter-pianist Kate Threlfall with her band will be performing live at Ronnie Scott's, Soho, London as part of a UK Soul and Jazz Night. Kate will be performing new material in her Jazz-Soul-Pop style after a busy few months' writing. Kate's past performances have included Jazz Cafe, Camden; Boisdale, Canary Wharf; and Kensington Roof Gardens. www.katethrelfall.com. Tickets start at £12.50 and the night will include other artists such as Heidi Vogel, as well as dancing and DJs later on, plus an open mic. Doors at 6pm.
For tickets and information: http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/822-uksouljam-nu-jazz-ronnie-scotts-special
The Hot Orange Big Band are presenting a Mingus Tribute gig at the 606 Club 90 Lots Road, SW10 0QD on Sunday 22nd April. 12.30pm for a two-set performance beginning at 1.30pm and concluding around 4pm
It'll soon be Sunday 22nd April, the exact 90th Anniversary of the birth of the highly influential American double bassist and jazz composer Charles Mingus. And on that very day Hot Orange will be presenting a special 90th Anniversary Mingus Tribute at the 606 Club in Chelsea (starting at 1.30pm). As many of you know, Dave Hammer's pianist father Bob (many of whose arrangements we feature) worked closely with Mingus in New York in the early 1960s, and actually did the instrumental arrangements on some of the legendary Mingus albums produced in that period.
We were keeping our fingers crossed that Bob (now in his 80s but still composing, arranging, and performing in the Seattle area) would be fit enough to join us for that special celebration. Regrettably, he has not yet fully recovered from a neck operation, but we have the next best thing. He has been busy composing a brand new five movement suite and on the day before our gig, the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra will be performing the world premiere in Seattle in his presence. We are delighted to announce that we too will be performing it at our 606 gig, a unique Trans-Atlantic premiere! All this, plus many classic Mingus tunes ("Moanin", "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat", and "Better Get Hit In Your Soul" to name but a few) in the authentic arrangements by Bob Hammer. What better way to celebrate the anniversary of one of the revolutionaries of Jazz history!
We are sure that many of you will wish to join us on this historic occasion so you are recommended to make your table reservation at the legendary 606 Club as soon as possible. You can do this by calling 020-7352 5953, or else book on-line at http://www.606club.co.uk
Doors open from 12.30pm for a two-set performance beginning at 1.30pm and concluding around 4pm. There is a music cover charge of £8. Please note that alcoholic beverages are only available to patrons ordering meals; the 606 Club offers a very reasonably priced menu. If you don't wish to eat, soft drinks and hot beverages are also available. Moreover, if you haven't yet sampled the ambience of the 606 Club you are in for a treat; the irrepressible Jamie Cullum calls it "London's Best Music Venue!"
The 606 Club is located at 90 Lots Road, SW10 0QD, just by the big power station alongside Chelsea Harbour. London Overground's Imperial Wharf Station is close by (trains from Clapham Junction, West Brompton, Shepherds Bush, Willesden Junction etc.) as is local bus route C3. Just a short walk away are buses 11, 22, and 328 (Kings Road) plus 19, 49, 170, 319, and 345 (north end of Battersea Bridge). Fulham Broadway Tube station is approx 15 minutes walk. On Sundays there is free parking in Lots Road and surrounding streets.
The Hot Orange Big Band on Sunday 29th April 8pm will be at The White Hart Pub, 1 Mile End Road, Stepney, London E1 4TP marking Duke Ellington's birthday. A Special Tribute Set will be included, featuring Nina Ferro on vocals. £4 music charge. Tel: 020-7790 2894 (pub), 020-8777 6124 (Hot Orange contact number). Tube+LondonOverground: Whitechapel (also Bethnal Green)
ShawNuff Courses Present: A JAZZ PIANO TRIO COURSE 18-20 July 2012 at Abingdon Music Centre, The Old Magistrate's Court, Abbey Close, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 3JD
Tutors: Dave Newton, Ivo Neame, Dorothy Shaw (pno), Tim Dawes (bass), Winston Clifford (drs). 7 hours per day tuition + evening sessions (including tutor concert) - Masterclasses, one-to-one, ear training, theory, at least 1 hour per day playing with a trio under teacher supervision.Cost: £225 (£75 per day) excl. food & accommodation (plenty of low cost B&B locally - list will be sent on application). Contact: Dorothy Shaw 01235 535689 dorothy....@gmail.com for an application form.
The Maritime Room at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend have annouced their new programme for their monthly club "The Jazz Mix" which runs on the last Thursday of each month hosting quality acts from the musical genres of jazz, funk, soul and blues.Doors open 8pm, music 8.30-11pm. Generally admission £10, students £5 with valid photo card. Full listing below.
April 26th - there is a slight change to the programme and they welcome back local born saxophonist Gary Plumley with a top quality jazz quartet.
Paul Booth Quartet plays Herts Jazz Club at 7.45 pm Sunday 29 April 2012 at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City.
Having released three solo albums to date, Paul Booth has firmly established himself as an in demand solo artist, as well as a 'first call' sideman for many big names in both jazz and popular music worlds. In his early years, whilst studying at the Royal Academy of Music, he won many awards including the prestigious Clifford Brown/Stan Getz fellowship held in Miami, "The Best Modern Jazz Player" category in the televised "Young Jazz Player of the Year" competition and many more. His ability to blend into any musical surrounding coupled with his talents as a multi-instrumentalist has seen him work with a variety of well-known artists. Paul is currently in the Steve Winwood band, can be seen touring with Basia, the BBC Big Band, Michael Janisch Quintet and has performed worldwide with the likes of Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, Riverdance, Ingrid Jensen, Matt Bianco, Eddie Henderson, Alex Wilson, Roberto Pla, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Snowboy, Ray Gelato, Jane Monheit etc. Tickets: JUST £5 for students and under-21s; £11 online; £13 at the door; £8 members.Book online at http://www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk/whatsonstage.html
Paul Booth - Tenor, Phil Robson - Guitar, Ross Stanley - Organ, James Maddren - Drums
Variety Jazz Band will be at Margaretting Village Hall, Wantz Road Margaretting CM4 0EP on Saturday 28th April at 7.30pm. With vocals by Kim Christle and other guests. Admission £6.00 Refreshments provided but bring your own alcoholic drinks. Details from Ken Wright 01277 353867
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The Buckhurst Hill Jazz Jam is back again this Sunday from 8.00pm, downstairs at: Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club, 50 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5BY, hosted by Deano with house band Infusion (www.infusionband.co.uk) (winners of the 2011 Budvar Brewed Jazz competition for best pub jazz band). PLEASE come along, it is an incredible atmosphere: always different, but always the same great fun vibe. You don't have to play, the audience always thoroughly enjoy themselves too. And a family friendly venue too, so please bring along children/grandchildren along. Admission is a paltry £3, and drinks are at club prices. Full details are at www.jazzjam.co.uk, but if you have got any questions please feel free to email me (ke...@jazzjam.co.uk), or call or text me on 07970 910080. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Little Bread Big Jam will be at The Lord Rockwood, 314 Cann Hall Road, E11 3NW, every Wednesday at 8pm to 11pm.
Dodgy Jammers is on the first Friday of every month at Broxbourne Sailing Club in Meadgate Road, Nazeing. The house band is Wally Shaw, Paul Leader and Lester Bennett, the host is Annie D-S, the cost is £3, there's a raffle (WhooHoo!) and the view across the lake would make the evening worthwhile even if you didn't like the music. Which you will! Blowers, bangers, twangers, warblers, clappers and whoopers are all welcome. If your particular mode of musical/vocal/percussive sounding is not covered in the above list and for more general details, contact Annie at mu...@indigoshades.com
A brand new jam, every Monday night. Monday Jazz Jam Starts at 9pm. The Speakeasy Bar Epping 175 High Street Town Centre, Epping CM16 4BL. With house band the Robert Bell Trio featuring the brilliant Paul Higgs on piano/trumpet and Graham Cuttill on drums. From 9pm. Live Music... Great Food... Fine Wines... Delicious Cocktails...
A new Jazz Jam session has just started up in Cambridge, operating weekly on Tuesdays, at The Tram Depot Pub, Dover Street, Cambridge CB1 1DY, 8.45 - 11.00 pm. We will have a resident backing quartet, and welcome guest singers and instrumentalists (including keyboards, bass and drums) at all levels. Our first two sessions have been very lively ! Further information from Mike Quigley on 07979 59 22 41
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.
Gig & Jazz Jam Session with The Bukky Leo Quartet @ The Silver Bullet 5 Station Place Finsbury Park London N4 2DH. From 9pm till 12 midnight & every Tuesday. Featuring the Sexy drummer Erik Ford on drums, the groovy Lance Rose on Bass, The Silky Outstanding Jonathan Gee on Piano and your host Bukky Leo on Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Sax Vocs. £ree £ntry. Come listen, play, Support the night :-)
There is a Jam session on the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. They are lucky enough to have a house band that regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). Our attitude is that of inclusion and after a short set from the house band, we open the stage for jammers and singers. The jam was originally started by Mick Hutton and has been running for about 5 years now with a steady following. Please contact Simon (simon...@madasafish.com) for more information.
The Ipswich Jazz Collective meet once a month on a Friday to hold a jam session at the Golden Hind Pub on Nacton Road in Ipswich. They start at 7:30 with bass, drums, keyboard gear and a PA set up. Guitarists will need to bring their own amps. There's no entrance fee and all levels of player are catered for. Local bands also have the chance to do a set on their own. For more information contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com.
There is a new jazz jam, the only one in Norfolk and probably the best in the eastern counties. Brendan Young, an impressive (and very friendly) bass player leads a unit of outstanding musicians playing excellent, really swinging mainstream and post-bop standards and classics, with any musician invited to do their thing with this great backing. . The Brickmakers is a great music venue (http://www.wix.com/charleyj43/brickmakers#!__about-us) - but as few will know yet about this event in the jazz calendar, do please try to go along (even if you do not play) ... and I can promise you will be a happy customer. The Brickmakers is a fine venue with very warm staff.
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.
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.
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On Friday 27 April 8.00pm the Chelmsford Cramphorn Theatre present "Georgetown - a musical trip around the globe from Billie Holliday to Brazil and from Bjork to the Beatles"
Come and join piano vocalist Joy Ellis and drummer Adam Osmianski as they take you on a musical trip around the globe, performing songs from many of the amazing places they have visited. Joy, native to the UK and Adam from the USA have toured extensively over the last few years playing in venues across Europe, the USA and Asia and on some of the finest cruise ships in the world. Sit back and enjoy their dynamic 8-piece band called "Georgetown' playing a wide range of energetic, fun and expressive music from the last century. You'll hear upbeat old favourites from the great American songbook and Big Band era, classic standards in romance languages and lively contemporary tunes from Bjork to the Beatles. Ella Fitzgerald and Chick Webb meets Jamie Cullum and Diana Krall. This is an evening not to be missed. Tickets: £12.00 Conc: £10.00 Registered unemployed and full-time (FE/HE) students: £7.00 (Terms and conditions apply)
£1 off full price and standard concessionary tickets for Leisure Plus cardholders"Joy's voice is very soulful and she has a lot of vocal control. She's also a very talented pianist, skilled at note-for-note playing and vamping alike. Don't let her little-white-girl appearance fool you, close your eyes and you'll think you're listening to Billie Holiday or Ella Fitzgerald." Nick Smarto shutterburgh.com
The Kevin Fitzsimmons Quintet (featuring Alex Garnett, Matt Fishwick, Ross Stanley, Dominic Howles) debut at The Hideaway Club, Streatham on Sunday 29th April 2012, from 1pm - 4pm. Tickets £10.
Kevin Fitzsimmons bring his ensemble, drawn from the very best in the business, to Hideaway's stage for a special Sunday afternoon. You'll be delighted with well-chosen gems from the American Songbook, as well as a couple of Fitzsimmons' interesting originals thrown in for good measure. "Kevin's voice is an irresistible mix of Sinatra, Bennett & Buble" - Jazz FM
Tickets/Booking Info: www.hideawaylive.co.uk www.myspace.com/kevinfitzsimmonsmusic | http://soundcloud.com/kevin-fitzsimmons-1
Tuesday, 24 April - 20:30 until 23:00 - Ye Olde Smack, High Street Old Leigh. Free Entry. THE GRAHAM HUNTER JAZZ-FUNK QUARTET - The exciting Singer & Brass-man will be playing some jazzy soul and funk with a twist of latin. There will be some originals, plus covers from the likes of The Crusaders, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, George Benson & George Duke.
The line-up is:- Graham Hunter: Vocals, Trumpet, Flugel, Bass-trumpet, Mellophone. Tony Gooderham: Keyboards. Martin Hicks: Fretless bass-guitar. Jason Campbell: Drums
Come along early to get a space and enjoy some unpretentious funky jazz
The Dixie Trio will be at the Old Queens Head, Ford Street, Aldham CO6 3PH from 8:30pm to 11pm on Friday 11th May
Andrew Linham Quartet Album Launch on Thursday 26th April 2012 at Olivers' Jazz Bar Greenwich, Spread Eagle Yard 9 Nevada Street, London SE10 9JL. 020 8853 5970 Doors 7:30pm £5/£3
The Andrew Linham Quartet are launching their new CD 'Abandoned Silence', a collection of eight original compositions composed by award winning alto saxophonist Andrew Linham. The evening will also feature the musical stylings of Rob Brockway [piano], Darren McCarthy [double bass] and Dan Paton [drums]. Andrew was a Yamaha Parliamentary Jazz Scholarship Award Winner in 2010, and since then has been working with some of the biggest names in british jazz. This is his first album as a leader, and one reviewer said: "On this CD Andrew reveals himself to be a composer of distinction and an outstanding alto player"- Lance Liddle of the bebopspokenhere blog. Indeed, when performing at the 606 Club in December 2010, Jon Newey said of Andrew: "He ratcheted up the intensity until he was channeling Kenny Garrett through a firestorm of his own fertile imagination that left club goers open-mouthed" [Jon Newey Jazzwise Feb 2011].
Come and hear this incredible band launch their CD, destined to be the first of many!
30 June - National Jazz Archive Summer Celebrity Event - An audience with Sir Michael Parkinson (a big jazz fan and a patron of the National Jazz Archive) - in conversation with Digby Fairweather; Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road IG10 1RB from 1.30 - 4.30pm. Tickets £12. Tel.020.8502 8988 - weekdays (ex Thursday) 10am -1.pm or 8502 4701 outside of these times.
Aiden Kent - a swinging tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and other classic artists. Live at the Crown Inn Pub, School Road, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 5PQ. Sat 12 May from 8:30 pm £15 including finger buffet.
The Duncan Fraser Big Band can be seen live on the Following Dates:
- Sunday 29th April @ 3pm: Sunday Lunch Tongue @ The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead SE15 3BE (Free Entry)
- Saturday 12th May @ 7.30pm: The Esteem Jazz Club, Park Street Village Hall, Oliver Close, Park Street St Albans AL2 2NJ Herts (Entry £10/£5)
Visit www.duncanfraserjazz.com for more details'Dealing In Wheeler', the debut album from The Duncan Fraser Big Band is available for all to purchase from Monday 26th March. The Band features some of the best young Jazz musicians in the UK, who feature in Big Band bands such as NYJO, RAM Big Band & The Guy Barker Jazz Orchestra. The album takes you through 7 original compositions by young Flugelhorn virtuoso and Composer Duncan Fraser. Here's what people are saying about it…
"This album is the realisation of a dream for Duncan Fraser; it contains tracks brilliantly composed and arranged by a very talented young man who leads an equally talented young band. The average age of the band is 22 and the youngest member of the band is just 16. You would be hard pushed to find any musical ensemble with young players with such professionalism, musicianship and ability these days."
"Every track has been brilliantly crafted by Fraser and is clearly a direct tribute to his biggest influence as a jazz performer, Kenny Wheeler. His music is fresh yet still rooted in the Wheeler style. The combination of Fraser's talent as a jazz musician, arranger, composer and this fantastic young band make for an album which deserves to be recognised in the jazz world and beyond."
ORDER YOUR COPY NOW from www.esteemrecords.com
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The Belvedere Jazz and Swing Music Club, Billericay every Wednesday evening at the Belvedere Golf & Country Club, Harding Elms Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UH. (Turn off the A127 by Summerhill Garden Centre) Doors open at 7:30pm with music commencing at 8:00pm -10.30pm. Admission £10. Top International, regional bands and artists, including Big Bands, Swing. Mainstream tuneful easy listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly atmosphere, candle lit tables- all welcome. Large free car park, bar. For latest details see our gigs listings at www.belvederejazz.co.uk
April
25th - Java Jam with Sarah Jane Hassell - vocals, Bonnie Hassell - vocals, Roger Lewis - piano/keyboards, John Wills - drums/vocals, Steve King - bass/vocals, Phil Brown - Tenor saxophone/ flute. Java Jam create a fusion of jazz, easy listening music classics including Burt Bacharach, Cole Porter, Manhattan Transfer, George Gershwin with warmth, charm and elegance.
NOTICE from The Belvedere - The Temperance Seven, the 1920's style jazz band who had hits in the 1960's with 'You're Driving Me Crazy' and 'Pasadena', are appearing at The Belvedere Jazz & Music Club on 16th May at 8pm. They have limited the number (to 90) for comfort and as there is a strong demand, tickets will be for sale are on a strictly first come - first serve basis and will be available from 7:30pm Wednesdays at the club, priced £15 until till sold out. Admission is by advanced ticket purchase only, none will be sold on the night. Please ring Phil 07850 607075 for further information.
May
2nd - Harry & Mark Stratford. An entertaining evening with father & son crooners Harry & Mark from London who will perform popular songs including Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Jack Jones, Victor Damone, Johnny Mathis and Michael Buble as well as throwing in some amusing moments. Always favourites at the club and are joined by Bob Holloway piano with bass pedals plus John Field -drums
9th - Julian Marc Stringle & Dominic Ashworth + Sam Edwards Trio. The acclaimed British Jazz Award Best Clarinettist Winner 2006 Julian Marc Stringle, an engaging man of extraordinary talent has played with Peanuts Hucko, George Chisholm, Don Lusher, Kenny Baker, Cleo Lane & Sir John Dankworth. He has recorded with John Parricelli, Digby Fairweather, Jim Mullen, Marc Almond, Tommy Whittle, George Melly, Joe Brown, Chas & Dave. Top Canadian guitarist Dominic Ashworth has toured and recorded with Carol Kidd Michael Garrick, Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen with George Melly and recently Paul Jones. Accompanied by Sam Edwards - piano, Martin 'Magic' Johnson - drums and Andy Toleman - double bass.
16th - The Temperance Seven. Spectacular 1920's style fun jazz band featuring their Top Ten hit singles including 'You're Driving Me Crazy' and 'Pasadena'. Entrance by advanced purchased ticket priced only £15 - Available for purchase every Wednesday from 7:30pm at The Belvedere untill sold out. Check availability first by telephoning 07850 607075 as they are selling fast!
23rd - Phil Phillips, Cyril Bevan and Murray Salmon. An evening with the entertaining Phil Phillips. A piano maestro/vocals who has worked successfully every part of the music business.and has spent many years in Mayfair residencies culminating in 17 years as bandleader at London's famous "Talk of the Town" playing opposite all the big stars of the era from Shirley Bassey to Stevie Wonder. Cyril Bevan - drums who has worked 5 years with Winifred Attwell, 16 years Talk of The Town, 2 years Oscar Peterson & various West End Shows. Murray Salmon - bass has accompanied Ramsey Lewis, Eartha Kitt, Matt Munro & Humphrey Lyttleton.30th - Marius Rudnick Quintet with Paul Higgs. An evening of swinging standards led by The John Miller Orchestra's tenor saxophonist/ clarinets Marius Rudnick joined by trumpeter Paul Higgs - renowned as one of the UK's leading trumpet players both as a performer and session musician. Paul has performed for luminaries including Sir Peter Maxwell Davis, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Lulu, Tony Hatch, John Williams, Vic Damone,Nancy Wilson, Brook Benton, Jackie Trent, Al Martino, Danny Williams, Rolf Harris & Johnny Dankworth. In the Quartet also are Alex Keen - double bass musician who has accompanied many stars including George Shearing, Dom Metz a professional drummer who has toured with the Glenn Miller Memorial Orchestra, Richard Madgewick - a pianist who is also a member of the Glenn Miller Memorial and John Miller Orchestras.
June
6th- Jim Mullen, Reg Webb, Alan Clarke & Andy Clenydert. Entertaining Jim Mullen is winner of several "Best Guitar" Jazz Awards and has worked with Georgie Fame, Jim Morrision & Brian Auger. Reg Webb is a wonderful, charismatic powerful pianist with an absolutely brilliant voice with smooth vocal delivery. Alan Clarke is an accomplished drummer, popular with the club. Andy Clenydert on double bass, has accompanied Ronnie Scott & Stan Tracy.
13th - Ken Turner Big Band + Paul Wood & Nikki Page. Paul Wood, vocalist for the Glenn Miller Memorial Orchestra and Nikki Page will be performing songs from the Great American Songbook with the band plus all your big band favourites including those made popular by Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Ted Heath & Buddy Rich from The Ken Turner Big Band.
20th - Kelly Warden + Bill Yeomans, John China, Alan Morgan & Paul Budd. Kelly is a versatile vocalist singing a rich blend of classic standards made famous by some of the Great Ladies of Jazz. These timeless songs you'll know and love from the Great American Songbook, along with some chat and interesting snippets about these wonderful artists & Jazz Divas. Accompanied
by a great quartet comprising Bill Yeomans - saxophones & clarinet, John China-keyboard, Alan Morgan-double bass and Paul Budd-drums27th - Paul Wood + Brian Dee, Bruce Adams, Len Skeat & John Withers.Paul Wood will perform your favourite vocals accompanied by a top draw, highly talented quartet who need no introduction! When they appeared at the club in February they were much acclaimed by the members. In addition to Paul, you will hear several instrumentals performed by this highly talented
quartet. An evening not to be missed!
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.
24th. T.B.A.
May
1st. Liane Carroll returns with husband Roger Carey on bass. Liane Carroll was born in London and raised in Hastings, where she currently lives with her husband. She started playing the piano age three, under the tutorage of concert pianist Phyllis Catling, but soon developed a deep passion for everything jazz, soul and beyond. Both her parents were singers and, following their divorce when Liane was six, she stayed with her mother and sister at her grand-parents' house, where she was lovingly encouraged to carry on making as much of a racket as possible. Liane has worked with many artists ranging from Sir Paul McCartney and Gerry Rafferty to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. She has also performed as the lead vocalist and Wurlitzer keyboardist for the drum and bass band London Elektricity. She is a regular performer at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club and the 606 Club in London, and has made several albums. In 2005 she won two awards in the BBC Jazz Awards: Best Vocalist and Best of Jazz. In 2006 she won the Marston Pedigree Jazz Award for best vocalist. On 13 May 2008, Andy Burnham MP, then Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, presented her with the 2008 Parliamentary Jazz Musician of the Year Award. We are so privileged to have Liane at the Smack. Come early to get your seat.
8th. The Liberty Bell Stompers. One for all the Trad fans. A great line-up with John Godsill on Tenor Sax, David Bradford on Trombone, Ian Grant on Banjo/Guitar, Gerry Hoskin on Bass, Mark Alexander on drums and local legend Digby Fairweather on trumpet.15th. Infusion with Neale Ridding on Flute. This very talented young trio are back by popular request and feature the very talented Neale Ridding on his first instrument the flute.
22nd. Come Home Sweet Papa. Heather Simmons on Double-Bass and vocals, Tim Huskisson on piano and Martin Wheatley on guitar. An evening to chill with this lovely relaxing line-up of musicians.
29th. Fargo. Fargo began in early 2007 when vocalist/guitarist Ian Slater and bassist Dave Bronze decided it was time to act on a long discussed idea to put together a band with a difference. The brief was simple; it had to be rootsy, it had to be musically interesting, but most of all - it had to be fun! A mutual interest in Western Swing seemed to point the way. The natural choice of co-vocalist was Heather Simmons, whose early 20th century jazz influences were a perfect complement to the mix. After a period of time compiling and rehearsing songs, drummer Andy Peek was invited along and immediately accepted an invitation to join. After a long search violinist Mike Piggott and multi-instrumentalist Martin Wheatley were added to the line-up. In December 2007 the band performed it's first gig in a small Essex pub before a few dozen people to a rapturous response. The Fargo story had just begun................
Live Jazz at North Weald Village Hall every month - usually the first Friday in the month and just £8 on the door. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vets surgery, post code is CM16 6DB. There is a licensed bar at village hall prices, tea and coffee and snacks are served at very reasonable prices and there is ample parking. Ted Beament is the resident pianist - bass and drums varies from month to month. Contact 01992 522621 with any queries. The current program is :
Friday 4th May - Art Themen with Ted Beament Dave Chamberlain Winston Clifford
Friday 1st June - Enrico Tomasso with Ted Beament Trio
Herts Jazz - now at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6BX. Established in 1969, Herts Jazz has become renowned as THE venue for jazz fans young and old. Booking is now through Campus West on 01707 357 117. Gigs featuring the very best jazz talent in the country happen every Sunday at 7.45pm at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, Welwyn Garden City. The gigs have a very relaxed atmosphere where music is top of the agenda for aficionados and newcomers alike. Campus West has plenty of free parking, disabled access and a bar serving beers, wines, soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks. The club is particularly keen to bring jazz to a wider audience and is making tickets available for just £5 to students and under-21s.For more information about HertsJazz see www.hertsjazz.co.uk Contacts: Clark Tracey - 01442 218338 Stephen Hyde - 07818 452692Show times etc are the same - www.hertsjazz.co.uk. 8pm til 10.30pm (doors 7.30pm). Tickets £12 (£10 conc), except gigs here marked * which are £15 (£12 conc). Discounted tickets from £10 via the website. You can download their latest brochure at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/downloads/hertsjazz.pdf
Milestones at Herts Jazz Club 7.45-10.30 pm Sunday 22 April 2012 at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
A welcome return to Herts Jazz for this incredible band after their sell-out gig in 2011. Expect a scintillating performance in celebration of the music of Miles Davis, including a reprise of the landmark Kind of Blue album. The performance pays due respect to the original whilst allowing the musicians to express themselves. Other music includes new arrangements of Davis songs such as Boplicity, Milestones, Seven Steps to Heaven, Nardis & Prince of Darkness and a new suite composed by the leader Terry Seabrook on the theme of Miles Davis entitled "Sketches of Miles".The band is led by Terry Seabrook, who studied jazz at the Eastman School in New York and started his career in 1985 touring Europe and the Middle East with US Jazz singer Joe Lee Wilson. On the Latin scene Terry is well known for his long standing band Cubana Bop. The sextet comprises some of the cream of the British jazz scene. Tickets: JUST £5 for students and under-21s; £13 online; £16 at the door; £10 members.
Terry Seabrook - Piano, Alan Barnes - Alto, Ian Price - Tenor, Graeme Flowers - Trumpet, Paul Whitten - Bass, Spike Wells - Drums.
The Hunter Club in 65 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PH would love all music lovers to come and enjoy an evening of music in their comfortable jazz club atmosphere. The music will begin in the main dance hall at 8pm. Licensed bar. Comfortable jazz club atmosphere. To book call (01284) 748280 or visit www.hunterclub.org.uk or 01284 748280. Guest Musicians accompanied by the Chris Ingham Trio. Doors are at 7.30.Bookings: 01284 748280 www.hunterclub.org.uk
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
April
26th - The Colin Peters Quartet
May
3rd & 4th - Liane Carroll (piano & vocals) Admission Guests £11, Members £9
10th Terry Smith (guitar)
17th Karen Sharp (saxophones)
24th Enrico Tamasso (trumpet)
31st Anita Wardell (vocals)
Jazz at the Boathouse. Jazz Sessions Hosted by Broxbourne Rowing Club at the newly rebuilt Clubhouse, Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, EN10 6QU. www.broxbournerowing.org
Doors Open 8.00pm Music from 8.30pm. Admission £10.00 Under 21 £5.00 - subject to proof of age. For further information please contact Neil Fryer 1a Salisbury Road Hoddesdon EN11 0HY 01992 442263 www.broxbournerowing.org.
Thurs 3rd May Simon Spillett Quartet
Tenor Sax led All Star Band featuring John Critchinson (keyboard) Alec Dankworth (bass) Clark Tracey (drums)Thurs 7th June Vocal Virtuoso with International Super Group Trudy Kerr Quartet
Andrea Vicari (keyboard) Geoff Gascoyne (double bass) Sebastiaan De Krom (drums)
The Maritime Room at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend have annouced their new programme for their monthly club "The Jazz Mix" which runs on the last Thursday of each month hosting quality acts from the musical genres of jazz, funk, soul and blues. Promoter Mick Crook says "having previously been involved in running a successful friendly local club for 5 seasons my aim is to replicate that with "The Jazz Mix" and put on a varied monthly programme that he hopes everyone will be appreciative of. Doors open 8pm, music 8.30-11pm. Generally admission £10, students £5 with valid photo card
April 26th - there is a slight change to the programme - we welcome back local born saxophonist Gary Plumley with a top quality jazz quartet.
Gary Plumley is one of the most emotionally powerful tenor saxophonists around. His broad, soulful sound is always in demand in the pop, rock and soul world, he is internationally known through his work with Terry Callier, Snowboy and the Latin Section, George Michael, Swing Out Sister and the Stereophonics, in addition to being a very popular solo artist in his own right.
From the outset Gary started playing guitar aged 13. At 15 he was playing at the Kings Head, Rochford with The Jazz Group. The saxophone players in the band inspired him to take up the saxophone at aged 16. He was self-taught at first, he gained a lot of valuable experience playing over at the Zero 6 in Southend, which held a musicians' workshop rehearsing and playing with local bands. At 22 he played his first pro gig with The Rocky Horror Show touring England, Ireland and Germany. More work with local bands followed. After answering an advert in Melody Maker he joined the Royal Caribbean Cruise Liner for a six-month cruise round the islands, gaining much needed experience. He also worked in Denmark with a pop band but soon realised that as a self-taught musician, he had a few gaps in my knowledge of music. He applied to, and was accepted at, the Guildhall School of Music at 28 years old. After that he moved to London, started with Sax Appeal and met most of the musicians he still works with today.Gary will be joined on the stage by the electifying Pete Adams on keyboards (if you came to see Nelson Rangell back in October I think you'll know what I mean!); young talented bassist Sandy Suchodolski and much travelled Nic France on drums.
Doors open 8pm, music from 8.30pm to 11pm. Admission £10, students £5 with valid photo card
May 31st - sadly vocalist Tommy Blaize has had to cancel the gig due to commitments with the Strictly Come Dancing band they are about to embark on a debut UK tour …I'm really hoping to be able to re-schedule the gig for next season….so watch this space!We have a short summer recess but we'll be back with a new season of The Jazz Mix starting on Thursday 30th August…put it in your diary now!
Music at Marigolds, Harlow Cricket Club. A great regular jazz night in Harlow on the last Friday of every month. More at: www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk. For those of you who live locally you can, if you wish, visit the Clubhouse when it is open and have a drink in one of the most peaceful and picturesque parts of Old Harlow. Currently the Clubhouse is usually open on Saturdays and Sundays from about 12 to about 5 or 6pm depending on demand. The Clubhouse is also available for hire at very competitive rates. They also host some great blues nights, which are included in the listings below: Jazz £8 on the door or £7 in advance - Blues £7 on the door or £6 in advance
27th April - The Clive Fenner Quartet. Clive Fenner drums, Martin Hathaway alto sax/ flute, Robin Aspland piano, Geoff Gascoyne bass.
There is far too little space here to even start to list the bands playing CV and what follows is heavily abridged www.jazzsummerschool.com/tutors/clivefenner.htm
Clive plays swinging and exciting jazz incorporating numerous influences from his varied musical experiences. As resident drummer and organiser at The Eastside Jazz Club E11 for more than 10 years he has supported many of the country's top jazz musicians far too numerous to mention here. He started playing in blues, pop and jazz-rock bands but always had a love of jazz since he first heard " Straight No Chaser" in his early teens. He studied and became good friends with top American drummer Clifford Jarvis ( Freddie Hubbard, Sun Ra, Pharoah Sanders) and Britains premier drum teacher Bob Armstrong.
As well as performing Clive also teaches and is the founder and Director of "Jazzsummerschool" offering jazz courses in France and Cuban music in Havana Cuba.
www.martin-hathaway.com/About_Martin.html
Born in Chelmsford, Martin Hathaway has established a reputation as one of Britain's leading jazz performers and educators, working in many different ensembles covering a wide range of genres. He is probably best known for his long association (since 1988) with the legendary British jazz pianist and composer Michael Garrick, playing saxophones, clarinet and flute in many of his projects, including his Big Band and the 'New Quartet' but his many and varied accomplishments are numerous. It has been said that Robin Aspland's sensitive and intuitive playing, his complete command of the piano and swinging style makes him arguably one of the best jazz pianists the UK has ever produced. Again Robin has played and recorded with far too many top musicians to mention here and has also taught on Michael Garrick's Jazz Academy Summer Schools and Piano People Course
www.geoffgascoyne.com
Geoff Gascoyne, married to jazz vocalist Trudy Kerr, has been described as a star bass player but is also a renowned composer and arranger. Again Geoff's career is too varied to do justice here other than to say that he has played and recorded with many famous and respected musicians not only freelance or in a band but also in his own combo taking him around the world. When in the country Geoff has tutored at the Royal Academy of Music in London.13th May - The Eric Ranzoni Trio: www.myspace.com/ericranzoni -- www.ericranzoni.co.uk
From North London the acclaimed Eric Ranzoni brings his Trio to Marigolds after last year's knockout gig. Renowned on the London Blues scene, including a residency at Boisdales in Belgravia, for his tremendous piano playing Eric's musical talents are second to none. Since coming back to London in 2003, he's gained a reputation as a skilled and versatile pianist, "equipped" with a warm singing voice. Solo or accompanied by excellent musicians, he's played the Blues (and Roots music in general) in many top venues in London and about, with frequent stints abroad. In great demand as Blues pianist with several London-based bands, a recent highlight was playing the piano in the UK tour of Mud Morganfield, the eldest son of Muddy Waters, along with Big Joe Louis and West Weston.25th May - Heads South: www.headssouth.com with John Harriman piano & keyboards, Steve Waterman trumpet, Buster Birch drums, Chino Martell Morgan percussion, and Tim Robertson/Andres Lafone bass.
John Harriman has had a rich and varied career playing piano including living in the USA and playing in a variety of colourful California nightclubs for many years. John's music reflects his diverse background, with Irish, French & English grandparents, he and nowadays often decamps to his Spanish wife's Castilian homeland. John has played with a range of leading artists including Mark Lockheart, Steve Waterman, Nick Smart, Jo Fooks and Mike Hext and in the USA with one of the leading California big bands with guest artists such as Phil Woods and Woody Shaw.
Steve Waterman is renowned as one of the top British jazz trumpet players both at home and on the international scene. Steve has had a remarkable recording career spanning 20 years and has worked with a great variety of jazz and cabaret artists worldwide. He is professor of Jazz Trumpet at The Royal Academy Of Music and Trinity College of Music in London and has held master classes and workshops throughout the UK and also in Cuba, Spain and elsewhere. www.stevewaterman.co.uk
A musician of great versatility, Buster Birch has gigged with many of the UK's finest jazz musicians. Buster has studied music extensively including a spell at the Drummers Collective in Manhattan. As well as Jazz, Buster is highly experienced in many fields of music including playing in two successful world music groups. Equally extensive is Buster's experience in music education and his work as a tutor is far to varied to detail here. www.busterbirch.com
Chino Martell Morgan, originally from Cuba, which is his principle influence, is a highly respected musician and is highly in demand in salsa and latin jazz and has played at many leading venues including Ronnie Scotts and the Jazz Café.
Originally from Uruguay, Andres has been at the forefront of the UK Latin scene since the late eighties and has toured or recorded with numerous Latin musicians and has played at major European Jazz festivals and has performed throughout the world, including China, Japan, South Africa and USA.
Tim is one of New Zealand's leading bassists and has performed with a variety of world class musicians and forged a diverse career in music. After exploring the clarinet and saxophone Tim eventually, at the age of 15, discovered the bass guitar. Tim studied music at the Wellington Conservatory of Music where he subsequently taught while performing with many NZ and international artists including US jazz trombonist John Fedchock and Indian violin virtuoso Subramanium. He located to the UK after studying under a scholarship at the Royal Conservatorium in Den Haag in the Netherlands. Tim is an in demand player on both electric and acoustic basses, having performed internationally at arts festivals, musical theatre tours and on high profile recordings www.tim-and-kate.com
The Southend Jazz Club meet every Monday at the EKCO Social & Sports Club, Thornford Gardens, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 6PU (Tel: 01702 351641 - http://www.ekcoclub.co.uk/) from 8:00pm. Music starts at 8:30pm. For further information, contact: Shirley Newton Tel: 01702 432102 www.myspace.com/southendjazzclub. Find Southend Jazz Club on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southend-Jazz-Club/133240693427561 or email ja...@greenad.co.uk to join our mailing list for regular updates:-
23-Apr - Hugh Rainey Jazz Band
30-Apr - Barry Palser's Savoy Six
7-May - East Coast Wanderers
14-May - Jazz Club Quartet with Heather Simmons
21-May - Mahogany Hall Stompers
28-May - Down Home Jazz Band
4-Jun - Mike Barry's Uptown Gang
11-Jun - George Tidiman All Stars
18-Jun - Martin McNeill's Bottleneck Blues
25-Jun - Gambit Jazzmen
"Spike's Place" Jazz Club @ Brentwood - 8.30pm. At Bardswell Social Club, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Wed 2nd May - Gary Baldwin Trio - £8-£11 (members, non-members)
Tues 8th May - From the USA: Howard Alden and Jeannie Gies Quartet - £10-£13 (members, non-members)
Tues 15th May - Jimmy Hastings with the Ted Beament Trio - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Tues 29th May - Tommy Whittle with the Robin Aspland Trio- £9-£12 (members, non-members)
"Saffron Jazz" - Third Thursday of every month - 8.30pm. At Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Thurs 17th May - Alan Barnes with the Robin Aspland Trio - £11
Please call 01245 420475 for details or see website www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub
Live Jazz at The Tavern on the Last Sunday of each Month (previously Jazz at the Kingscliff ). 55-57 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea, Essex CO15 5UH. Tel: 01255 814080. Admission £9 . Doors open 7.30pm . Jazz 8pm till 10.30pm
Sunday 29th April
Brian Dee - Keyboard + Duncan Lamont - Sax, Jeff Lardner - Drums, Alan Morgan - Bass
Sunday 27th May
Harry Stratford - Vocal, Ted Beament - Keyboard, Paul Budd - Drums, Roger Curphy - Bass
Sunday 24th June
Django Night featuring: Andy Aitchison- Jazz Violin,Nils Solberg-Guitar,Jeff Green- Guitar, Alan Morgan-Bass
Sunday 26th July
Pianorama
Ted Beament,John China,Dave Browning - Keyboards. Alan Morgan- Bass, Paul Budd- Drums.
Sunday 26th Aug
Reg Webb- keyboard, Jo Fooks- Sax, Alan Morgan-Bass, Paul Budd-Drums
Sunday 30th Sept
Lee Gibson-Vocal, Ted Beament-Keyboard, Alan Morgan-Bass, Paul Budd-Drums
Sunday 28th Oct
Alex Garnet-Alto-Tenor Sax, Ted Beament-Keyboard, Alan Morgan-Bass, Paul Budd-Drums
Sunday 25th Nov
Dominic Ashworth-Guitar, Ted Beament-Keyboard, Alan Morgan-Bass, Paul Budd-Drums
Sunday 16th Dec
End of year Christmas Special. Rex O'Dell's Nicest People-Mainstream,Dixieland,Trad Jazz Band
Rex O'Dell - Trombone, Mike Cotton - Trumpet, Pete Oxborough - Clarinet, Alan Clarke - Drums, Pete Gregory - Guitar, Alan Morgan - Bass-
Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch presents SOUND SCENES! A NEW monthly line-up of colourful, captivating sounds from the four corners of the world performed by hugely talented musicians with energy, flair and passion.
Tues 22 May -- An African Voice - Modeste Hugues | 8pm | £10 |
www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Hot Orange Big Band gig regularly at The White Hart Pub, Whitechapel, London E1 7RA .
Los Otros, a quintet (Tenor Sax, Keyboards, Bass and Drums), fronted by Ian Maclean (vocals/guitar), free in the bar every second Tuesday, with some standard jazz plus Brazilian and Latin songs. Ye Old Rose and Crown pub 56, Hoe Street, Walthamstow E17
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!!
Jazz at the Wash. Every Thursday evening 9 -11pm. Free Entry. The regular group is now led by that well known keyboard player Bert Leyton playing swing and mainstream. Your genial hosts are Barbara and Frank White at the Ilford RAFA Club, 295 Cranbook Road, Ilford IG1 4UA - opposite the Wash, Valentines Park. Drinks at club prices. Leave the car behind - there is a bus stop right outside! For admission climb the steps, ring the bell and ask for the bar.
The White Hart Pub in Whitechapel, 1 Mile End Road, Stepney, London E1 4TP (020 7790 2894) features a variety of quality jazz acts are every Sunday. All shows run 7.30pm - 10.15pm. Free Entry (gratuity collection during performance)
A great weekly jazz night - Jazz@St Ant's Now in its 7th year! St Anthony's Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7. Every Wednesday 8.30 p.m. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all proceeds go to the band. For the latest listings visit www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants or Jazz in London listing. Please download their current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or go to their website: www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants
There is a monthly jazz gig in Westcliff on Sunday lunchtime 1pm to 4pm, at O'Picado, a family run Portugese restaurant. Mick Foster (bari & alto sax) will be playing each month, with a guest accompanist. 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Tel 01702 300540. Next one this Sun 1 April. Jazz and Tapas, O Picado, 403 London Rd, WOS, SS0 7HU, bookings 01702 300540, with Mick Foster (saxes) & Chris Kibble (pno).
The Wagon at Wix Harwich Road, Wix, CO11 2RU (nr Harwich) hosts two jazz nights per month.
On the First Wednesday its Mainstream/Dixie with The Pheonix Revival and
On the Third Wednesday its Traditional/Swing/Blues with The Blackwater Band. (see also http://www.blackwaterband.moonfruit.com). 8:30 til 11pm.
A Jazz Club near Cambridge on the last Friday of every month. The Whittlesford "Hotfoot" Jazz Club will be at Whittlesford Memorial Hall, Mill Lane, Whittlesford, CB22 4NE. 7.30 - 10.30. This is a great venue for listening to music and for dancing, situated south of Cambridge, just 5 minutes from Junction 10 of the M11. Entrance fee: £8.50. Please bring own refreshments - at least for the first session. The resident musicians are John Cherry, John Elmer and Trevor Evans. The plan is the next two sessions will be 30th March and 27th April. For further information please contact Pete Johnson on whittles...@ymail.com or telephone 0778 666 8265 .
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.
At The New Bell, Harwich CO12 3EN, there's jazz with the Jazz Aces each 3rd Friday
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
The Sid Bolan Big Band gigs are listed below. The contact number for tickets/further details is 01621 828614
Saturday 21 April 2012 - Marconi Club, Chelmsford - Spring Dance in aid of Fairleigh Hospice - £10 per ticket or £17.50 per couple.
Sid Bolan Big Band informal concerts - Richmond Hall, Benfleet, starts at 8:30pm - - tickets £2 on door.
- Tues 17 July 2012
- Tues 16 October 2012
- Tues 11 December 2012
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 at £1.99 pint (at present). See: www.williamthefourth.net and: www.brodiesbeers.co.uk Pub tel: 020 8556 2460 mob: 07976 122853 Email: jamesan...@brodiesbeers.com.
Every Monday evening 8pm -11pm - Ron Spack's Jazztet at The Oakwood, 564 Rayleigh Road, East Wood, Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5HX. Mainstream Jazz, front line changes each week, sitters-in welcome. Meals served prior to and throughout the evening
April:
23rd - Dave Jago Trombone. Alex Field Guitar, Glyn Morgan Drums
30th - Johnny Withers Vibes , Mike Sagrott Guitar, Glyn Morgan DrumsMay:
7th Graham Hunter,trumpet: Chris English, Keyboard: Glyn Morgan, Drums:
14th John Sharpe, Saxophone: Dave Kay, Guitar:
21st Dave Jago, Trombone: Chris English, Keyboard: Glyn Morgan, Drums:
28th Johnny Withers, Vibes: Dave Mascall, Guitar: Glyn Morgan, Drums:
For Trad Jazz fans there is the long-established Hornchurch Jazz Club, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex. Tel: Laurie on 07913 558616. Great atmosphere. Dancing. Drinks at Club Prices.Members £5. Guests £6. 8:30 - 11pm. For listings please go to www.essexjazz.co.uk/hornchurch.shtml
There is a regular session at The Woolpack, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich IP4 2SH on the last Sunday of each month and bank holidays with a regular rhythm section and different front line each month. Contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622
The Little Jazz Club at the Mayflower in Leigh on a Sunday runs from 19:30-22:30. "The first Sunday of every month will be Heather and a jazz trio, mainly Tim Huskisson, Alan Clarke and Roger Curphey with a jazz open mic session. The second Sunday of the month will be Two For Tea and a quiz night. And the remaining Sundays will be our usual format of Two For Tea supporting wonderful jazz acts.
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.
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
JAZZ NIGHTS @ Ridley Road Market Bar, 49 Ridley Road, Dalston, London E8 2NP - Thursdays 9pm to 12, admission free www.facebook.com/ridleyroad @Ridley_RoadMB
Folkestone Jazz Club at the Tower 01303 277175 Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone CT20 3HL. Music starts 8 30pm. Thank you for your support. The Folkestone Jazz Club is a non profit making jazz club & is run for the interest of like minded people. Derick Woodland 01303 260330
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ
April 26th KAREN SHARP MICK FOSTER QUINTET
This will be a night of nights for more than one reason. We have Karen Sharp the former Humphrey Lyttleton lady sax player blowing on tenor & baritone & Mick Foster the coolest baritone in the UK on baritone & tenor - so we will have a great battle of the baritones. Wow !!! All of this backed by
TED BEAMENT keyboard - another ex Humph man & one of the best - & fortunately a regular visitor to the FJC.
ROD BROWN drums A great drummer & he travels all over the UK in his little red van.
JOE MUDELE double bass -The Legend of The Legends. - This man is a most unbelievable person. He has played with everyone who is anyone in the jazz world - One of the few British Jazz me to have played with the legendry Charlie Parker . Also greats like Judy Garland & Barbra Streisand & many more. Joe & his lovely wife Jan run The Bexley Jazz Club every Monday & Joe also does two or three other jazz gigs a week. He also plays golf three days a week - walks all 18 holes ( no buggies) on one of the most difficult golf courses. - So why have i told you all of this ---- BECAUSE HE IS NEARLY 92 !!!! A MOST AMAZING MAN that won the Melody Maker poll in 1952 & is still a top man
MUSIC STARTS 8 30pm Adm £10 www.karensharp.net
Joe Mudele www.bexleyjazzclub.org.net www.mickfoster.org.uk
On Friday 20th of April at Worlds End Pub on Stroud Green Road, Finsbury Park will be appearing the mighty Kendrick Rowe on drums, the groovy Lance Rose on the Bass, Robin Banagy of the Amy Winehouse fame on Guitar and host Bukky Leo on Reeds & Vocs. So come along and kick off your weekend on a high note :)
Shez Raja - two nights at Pizza Express Dean Street Featuring Soweto Kinch, Denys Baptiste, Shabaka Hutchings and Jay Phelps. Pizza Express Jazz Club, 10 Dean Street, London W1D 3RW
Thursday 3rd May - Shez Raja ft Soweto Kinch and Jay Phelps
Friday 4th May - Shez Raja ft Denys Baptiste and Shabaka Hutchings
Tickets: £17.50 from http://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/ or 0845 6027 017. Info: http://www.shezraja.com
Frank Griffith Giglist Frank Griffith, Director of Performance, School of Arts, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH 01895 266572. 07976 313224 www.frankgriffith.co.uk
22 April - FG w/Alexander Stewart.
1-3PM, Ronnie Scotts, 47 Frith Street, London, W1D 4HT, www.ronniescotts.co.uk27 April - The Frank Griffith/Georgia Mancio Quintet
8.30PM, Carswell Golf Club. Farringdon, OXON, SN7 8PU. £12 admission.01367 718903. www.oxfordlivejazz.com
9 April, FG with Alan Berry, Bobby Worth and Joe Mudele
8.30PM, Kings Head, High Street, Old Bexley. 0208 467 1350. £10.
5 May, The Brunel Jazzbridge, directed by FG and Hillingdon Youth Big Band.
7.30PM, St Johns Church, Royal Lane, Hillingdon, UB8 3QR. 01895 461945. www.stjohnshillingdon.org.uk. £5.
10 May, Frank Griffith Nonet w/Georgia Mancio-vocals.
9PM. The Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Stanthorpe Road, Streatham, SW16 2ED. 0208 835 7070. www.hideawaylive.co.uk. £15.
25 May, Frank Griffith Trio w/ Keith Nicholls- piano and Martin Wheatley- guitar. Brunel University.
1-2PM, Roberts Room. Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. 01895 266074. www.brunel.ac.uk/artscentre. Free
25 May, Frank Griffith Nonet as part of Ellington 2012, Duke Ellington Conference
9PM, HG Wells Theatre,2 Julian Close, Woking, GU21 3HD. 01483 769 051. www.ellington2012.org for more information
29 May, Frank Griffith Trio. The Ivy House.
8PM, London Road, Chalfont, St Giles, HP8 4RS. 01494 872184. £6.50
31 May, Frank Griffith Big Band w/Tina May- vocals. Watermill Jazz Club.
8.30PM. Friends Life Social Club, Pixham Lane, Dorking, RH4 1QA. 07415 815 784.www.watermilljazz.co.uk £15.
8 June, Frank Griffith Big Band at the Bulls Head in Barnes.
8.30PM. 373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, SW13 9PY. 0208 876 5241. www.thebullshead.com. £12.
5 August, FG with the Simon Cook Trio.
12.30PM, The Lion Brewery, 104 Guildford Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6BT
14 September, The Polo Sticks w/FG, Julian Stringle, Rob Fowler- clarinets, Richard Pite- Drums, Rob Rickenberg-bass, Martin Litton-piano
12.30-2.30PM. The Spice of Life, 6 Moor St, London, W1. 07870 915682. www.spicejazz.co.uk. £8.
21 October, Frank Griffith Big Band, w/Tina May vocals. Phyllis Court Club.
8PM, Marlow Road, Henley, Oxon, RG9 2HT, 01491 570500. www.phylisscourt.co.uk
The London Jazz Guitar Society run by David Morris (www.meetup.com/LondonJazzGuitarSociety/) have weekly jazz guitar workshops at the King's Head in Acton from 12 - 2pm and also publicise and arrange meetups at jazz guitar gigs around London. These workshops are aimed at players who are already competent at the guitar, but who are either new to jazz improvisation or have some gaps in their knowledge. Go to the website for all the details and updates.
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.
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).
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.
Carol Braithwaite's performances listed - for more information please ring my contact number is 01702 344855 or see her website www.carolbraithwaite.com
Wednesday 25th April - Bardswell Club, Weald Road, Brentwood. Carol Braithwaite will be guesting with the house band. John China, Ted Simkins, Dave Grant. Tele: 01277 214057. 8.30 - 11pm. Entrance charged.
Friday 27th April- British Legion Club, 2 London Hill, Rayleigh. Tel 01268 776503 8.30-11pm - Music for dancing or just sitting relaxing. Tim Huskisson - piano, Mike Sagrott - guitar, Roger Curphey- bass, Alan Clarke - drums. (small admission charge to non-members)
Saturday 28th April - Saturday night at The Park Inn Palace Hotel, Church Road, SS1 2AL. FREE EVENT. An Evening of Swing, Jazz & Blues with Carol Braithwaite, Ted Beament, Mike Sagrott, Ted Simkins. 8.30-11pm. Enq: 01702 455100.
Looking ahead
10/7/12 The Smack - LOS (evening)
20/7/12 The Spice of Life, London W2 (afternoon)
19/8/12 The Bandstand, Priory Park, Southend. (afternoon)
1/9/12 - Roaring 20's Jazz Night - Steeple (evening)The Jazz Crew is available for parties, events & occasions for information email carol_br...@msn.com or call 01702 344 855 web: www.carolbraithwaite.com
Eileen Ford's Lunchtime Jazz at "The Edge" Café, 80-84 Market Place, Romford. (Nr The Bull Pub) Entrance FREE. Parking FREE. Performances at Lunch-time between 1.00 - 3.00 fortnightly. Come and join us for a relaxing couple of hours listening to your favourite jazz standards (and more) or just pop in for a quick drink. The Edge offers Full licensed bar, a range of hot and cold snacks and drinks or a Sunday Lunch for around £6.00 . For more info phone Eileen on 07799 390 758. Check following dates:-
22nd April - Eileen with Hadleigh on guitar and vocals
6th May - Afternoon Dance - Strictly Eileen - a combination of Jazz ballads by Eileen Ford and dance tempos arranged by Brian and his 'Avalon Music for You' Come and smooch to your favourites or strut your thing, we'll make the space and provide all that ding.
The Pheasantry - London's leading supper club 152-154 King's Road London SW3 4UT. Listings follow. Monday - Saturday. Doors 7.00pm Show 8.30pm Sundays: Doors 6.30pm Show 8.00pm Bookings: 08456 027 017 | www.pizzaexpresslive.com
UKSoulJam 'Nu Jazz Special' At Ronnie Scott's, London, W1 Ft: Kaidi Tatham, Yolanda Charles' The Deep MO, Heidi Vogel, Bembe Segue, Jazz Bailey, Kate Threfall + More - Sun April 29th 2012. A celebration of UK SOUL featuring the best of London's & the UK's Soul talent. As featured on Sky TV. UKSoulJam was born at Jazz Cafe Camden, in it's 6 years of existence each year the show hosts a spot light on the UK's Nu-Jazz & Soul-Jazz talent. This year the show is thrilled to bring it's Nu Jazz special to the legendary Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club.
Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club (downstairs main room), 47 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D 4HT. at 6pm-Midnight. Tickets from £12.50 to £22.50 either in person at Ronnie Scotts or 020 7439 0747 or online from Ronnie Scotts website via http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/822-uksouljam-nu-jazz-ronnie-scotts-special
Live Guests: KAIDI TATHAM (4Hero / Bugz In The Attic / 'Agent K'), YOLANDA CHARLES' THE DEEP MO, HEIDI VOGEL (Defected / Expansion Records / Cinematic Orchestra),
BEMBE SEGUE (4Hero / 2000Black / MdCL), JAZZ BAILEY, KATE THRELFALL + More acts TBA
House Band: THE NEUTRONICS, + Resident DJs: PAUL AAARON (Groove Lineage / Keep The Faith) & DJ KAY ( K15 / Keep The Faith) + Hosted by DEL BLAKE & PAUL AAARON
Verona Chard's upcoming gigs are listed on her website. www.veronachard.com -! And the radio show: Verona's radio show Women in Jazz is on www.ukjazzradio.com. "I welcome your feedback, let me know of any female instrumentalists and singers you love to listen to".
David Price banjoist, vocalist and 'superstar' is currently working with the classic jazz band the FROG ISLAND JAZZBAND. Details can be obtained from Rob on 01277 352522. His swing band, THE DAVID PRICE SWING THING is looking for work. David Price on mega banjo/vocal, Tim Huskisson on piano/clarinet, Roger Curphey bass, Marco Asturius drums. They have a few jazz venues in the diary later in 2012 but hope we can play for you soon - it will be a great swinging unit. Tel. 01277 824616 dvp...@live.com. Club promoters - please ring for a chat. For jazz club bookers we are offering FREE ADMISSION and a glass of wine on us!!! Just ring/write/email to reserve your tickets 01277 824616. dvp...@live.com
The band now consists of:- David Price - mega banjo/vocal, Tim Huskisson - piano/clarinet, Roger Curphey - double-bass, Henry Harrison - drums (from the New Vaudeville Band - No.1 hit "Winchester Cathedral").
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
And especially for those of you with children/grandchildren still in school, or those with an interest in promoting music amongst our youth, we would like to bring to your attention the excellent music services and facilities provided by Essex Music Services. They are part of Essex County Council and provide " Quality instrumental tuition and workshops to school and colleges in Essex, covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles" " The opportunity for young people to perform in many youth orchestras and choirs " and " Concerts throughout the county where the groups showcase their talents."
Essex Music Services are announcing their next series of jazz concerts. If you'd like to see what a great job they do promoting jazz amongst our youth then pop along to any one of these:
Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra, Young Essex Jazz & Essex Junior Jazz - Summer Concert on Saturday, 23rd June 2012, 7.00pm
St Botolph's Church, Colchester
One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) which is for young musicians who have a love for jazz. Members need to attain a minimum of grade 5 in their chosen instrument, and entry is by audition. The EYJO meets monthly for rehearsals. EYJO also go on tour and perform around the county. Their Musical Director is Martin Hathaway, who has directed the EYJO since 1991 and is one of the country's leading jazz musicians. Martin is a member of numerous orchestra and quintets and was one of the leading lights in establishing the Heathcote Arms 344 Grove Green Road Leytonstone London E11 4EA as a prime venue for jazz in London, attracting the likes of Kenny Wheeler, Harry Beckett, Don Weller and other renowned jazz musicians. Martin has won awards for both performance and composition including the MCPS Best Original Composition Award in the BBC Big Band Contest. He has recorded and toured with Radiohead and appeared on their Platinum album Kid A. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz.
Tickets for Essex Music Services' Jazz concerts may be purchased by calling 01206 798788 for tickets or email beverley...@essex.gov.ukFor those of you familiar with the Buckhurst Hill Jam (www.jazzjam.co.uk) and Infusion (www.infusionband.co.uk), check with Chris (piano) who is an avid EYJO member..
Retrospectivejazz, are a trad and Dixieland band based in darkest NE Essex. You can find their website at www.retrospectivejazz.co.uk
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:
A little further afield there is jazz every Sunday afternoon at the Railway Hotel in Southend from 5pm to 7pm. 32 Clifftown Road, Town Centre, Southend-On-Sea SS1 1AJ. A day on the seafront getting tanned and/or rusty, a drink and a couple of hours of jazz once the sun (yeah, right …) starts to go down, then just enough time to get back to Buckhurst Hill for your favourite jam – what better way could there be to spend a Sunday?
SPICE OF LIFE 6 Moor St., London W1. Pre-bookings: in...@spicejazz.co.uk ; tel/text: 07870 915682 ; www.wegottickets.com for selected dates www.spicejazz.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/spicejazz Presenting a varied and enticing live music programme at the Spice this month. Pls note that the basement bar is now open from 6pm serving a selection of food and drinks - music charge from 7.30pm.
Weds 25 April - JUMOKE FASHOLA + SIMON WALLACE piano, OLI HAYHURST bass & WINSTON CLIFFORD drums - 'Award wining broadcaster, journalist & singer' ". . . her smooth, dulcet tones, coupled with her unique take on issues and news, have engrossed a nation of listeners . . ." The Voice + opening set from singer REBECCA POOLE + OPEN MIC -7.30-11pm -10/£8
Thurs 26 April - BRUNO HEINEN DIALOGUES QUARTET ftg. JULIAN SIEGEL tenor sax, ANDREA Di BIASE bass & JAMES MADDREN drums + support from TORI HANDSLEY TRIO -"This is a striking debut that marks out Heinen's ensemble to be far more than just another piano trio." Tom Grey - London Jazz.The raw material for the debut of the young London-based pianist-composer Bruno Heinen's Dialogues Trio comes from a tune that has been playing in most of our heads since childhood. 'Twinkle Twinkle' has ten variations on the titular nursery rhyme in various wittily disguised forms that appear as small motifs and musical fragments played by each of the members of his piano trio. But the Twinkle melody is merely the trio's point of departure. Heinen is contemporary in every sense of the word and mines the depth of his diverse influences throughout the recording. PLUS...
Contemporary original harp led trio which draws upon jazz, rock, latin and classical influences, creating a tapestry of beats and strings. Resounding riffs, driven by heavy grooves, layered with haunting free flowing melodic passages. Particular influences include: EST, Neil Cowley Trio, Bad Plus, McCoy Tyner, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Nigel Kennedy, Keith Jarrett, Debussy. Tori is a contemporary harpist who focuses on composing and arranging music for the harp, influenced by a wide range of styles and instruments, hoping to demonstrate the versatility of the harp. She has been fortunate to perform with artists including with Nigel Kennedy for his Duke Ellington tour, and is honoured to be joined here by two fantastic musicians on the jazz circuit, for the debut of her new trio: TORI HANDSLEY electric harp, CHRIS NICKOLLS drums, RICHARD SADLER bass - 7.30-11pm -10/£8 http://www.wegottickets.com/event/163164Sun 29 April - LONDON CITY BIG BAND 'classic big band, Basie to Sinatra & Ella'- 1-4pm -10/£8 http://www.wegottickets.com/event/163165
Thurs 26 April - BRUNO HEINEN DIALOGUES QUARTET ftg. JULIAN SIEGEL
Jazz at the Bardeswell - Last Tuesday of every month at the Bardeswell Social Club, Bardeswell Close, off Weald Road, Brentwood CM14 4TJ: doors open 7 pm.: music from 8 - 10.30 pm. Resident trio (John China on piano, : Ted Simpkins on bass and Dave Grant on drums) plus guests. Great crowd and drinks at club prices. Enquiries: Dave Grant 01708 763723.
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
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.
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.
On Saturday May 31st, 7.30 pm, Interplay jazz quintet and folk musician Toby Shaer are playing a concert at St James The Less, Hadleigh. £9 including refreshments. Contact: 01268 757370.
If you're in Dublin .... New Orleans is where jazz was born, but New York is where it spoke it's first words. The very first jazz record was recoded 95 years ago this year, on February 26, 1917 on the Victor record label. The band were a quintet called The Original Dixieland Jass Band and the two tracks recorded that day were ' Dixie Jass Band One-Step ' and ' Livery Stable Blues '. You can find both songs on YouTube. The earliest Irish jazz recording i have in my record collection is 'That Patterson Girl EP' from Northern Ireland based jazz and blues singer Anna Ottilie Patterson (1932-2011) which was recorded on the Jazz Today label back in 1955. Married to the Big Band giant that was Chris Barber in 1959 and divorced in 1983. I actually found and purchased this in the Oxfam branch on Parliament street along with some original Blue Note records from the early 60's for the princely sum of 2 Euros each, Bargain ! (Always good to keep your eye on thrift and charity shops.) Seeing that our State broadcaster RTE banned the playing of jazz music on the airwaves until 1947, probably there wasn't much of a market for jazz in Ireland in the early 2Oth Century, but if any reader can inform me differently of early Irish jazz releases, you can get in touch at jazzin...@gmail.com.
Friday evening jazz sessions from 6.30pm at the Radisson Hotel, Golden Lane have appearances from top local crooners Kevin Morrow (April 13) and Cary Posavitz (April 27) amongst others.
Another venue that's just opened it's door to jazz is the La Caverna restaurant on Fownes street, Temple Bar. Situated in their 300 year old red brick basement, it happens every Friday and Saturday from 10.30pm, this is now "officially" Dublin's only late night jazz club, so get on down there.
Guitarist Mike Nielsen and friends do a weekly Saturday session at KC Peaches, Nassau Street from 8pm. Admission Free but a donation into a hat at the end of the evening is appreciated, as this pays for the band.
Ace jazz drummer Kevin Brady and his Organics collective have 3 gigs at JJ's this month with the main event being the Dave Redmond Quartet featuring Jason Rigby (US) on sax, and Bill Carrothers (US) piano on Saturday April 28th with doors 9pm and admission 12 Euros, expect a blistering set. www.organicsmusic.com.
Cormac O' Brien continues his residency upstairs at the Central hotel, Exchequer Street with his Trio+1 every Sunday from 5pm and other gigs there can be be found at www.facebook.com/jazzcentral
Veteran crooner Kevin Morrow keeps packing them into the Burlington on Saturdays from 7.30pm and his Sunday gig at the Hampton hotel, Donnybrook moves to a new start time of 6pm, and a and they do a great steak there too !
The delectable Stella Bass with her Trio continue their long running Sunday residency at Cafe en Seine from 2pm, while a new jazz brunch has started at Brasserie Sixty 6, South Great Georges street from 12 Midday, worth checking out if you are up that early.
The outstanding Emilie Conway is on a roll since releasing her debut Cd last month with a mini tour around the country www.emilieconway.ie.
With all this live jazz going on, there is now no excuse for not getting out and supporting it especially with the majority of these gigs having no cover charge at the door...
This could be interesting, Anthony Downes is a professional camera man about town with full HD equipment for any band looking to record their live gigs (including live feed) for YouTube and band websites, the cost is from 50 Euros upwards, and he can be contacted at 086 1797058.
Finally, Blue Note recording artist Robert Glasper who recently sold out his Dublin show, has a cutting edge Cd release called ' Black Radio' out now which features collaborations with artists such as Erykah Badu, Mos Def and Bilal to name some. Fast becoming the Duke Ellington of Jazz Electronica, pianist Glasper mixes acoustic improvisation with Hip Hop, and turntable sampling to full effect. I have 4 copies of the Cd to give away, and all you need to do to enter the competition, is to text your full name to 087 2878755 before April 30th and good luck.
SUPPORT LIVE JAZZ !
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Picnic Jazz at The Pavilion 2012 on Sunday 22nd July in Orford, Suffolk, IP12 2NY will be the tenth event and there will be a special line up of supremely talented entertainers including The Melissa James Trio and The Anthony Strong Trio plus The Sudbourne Ensemble, Natasha Hodge with Jazz Bazaar and Nick Raison. Tickets can be reserved by contacting Jacki Maslin 01394 450799 or orfor...@wellassociates.co.uk £15 adults, accompanied children free. Gates open at 12
Herts Jazz Club is proud to announce details of the 2012 Herts Jazz Festival to be held at Campus West in Welwyn Garden City on 14-16 September 2012.
Following on from the successful first festival in 2011 - it received a rare four-star review in The Times - which put Welwyn Garden City on the national jazz map, we have booked a line-up of the very best in British and European contemporary jazz. This year's programme features Martin Taylor, Troyka, Zoe Rahman, the European Jazz Ensemble, Stan Tracey, Alan Barnes, Bobby Wellins and many more. The Festival is being supported by Arts Council England. Festival Artistic Director, Clark Tracey said, "After the fantastic response to the music and the venue from the audiences in 2011, we've planned a really strong programme for 2012 of great jazz. We can't wait!" Tickets are available for the whole Festival, Saturday, Sunday or individual gigs. Festival: £90 (£80 Herts Jazz members, £40 students)
Day tickets: Saturday - £55 (£50 members, £25 students) Sunday £45 (£40 members, £20 students). Early-bird discounts of £10 (Festival) and £5 (Day) are available for tickets purchased before 1 June 2012. These tickets will be available from 31 March. Tickets will be on sale at www.welhat.gov.uk/cw and at the Campus West box office (01707 357117).
Friday
20.30-23.00 Echoes of Ellington
23.30-01.00 Jam session with Gareth Williams Trio
Saturday
11:00-12.00 Alyn Shipton interviews Alan Barnes
13:00-14:20 Alan Barnes Sextet
15:00-16:20 Zoe Rahman Quartet
17:00-18:20 European Jazz Ensemble
19:00-20:20 Dave Newton Quintet
21:00-22:20 Stan Tracey Quartet plus Bobby Wellins
23:00-00.30 Jam session with Leon Greening Trio
Sunday
11.00-12.20 Pete Long & Forest School Big Band
13:00-14:20 Bobby Wellins Quartet
15.00-16.20 Three Tenors
17:00-18:20 Clark Tracey's Tribute to Art Blakey
19:00-20:20 Troyka
21.00-23.00 Martin Taylor/Alan Barnes duoFor more information about the Festival go to www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk.
Tony Jacobs presents his 23rd Festival of Swing, Jazz and Cabaret at South Downs Holiday Village, Bracklesham, Chichester, PO20 8JE from Friday 20th April to Monday 23rd.. Tony hosts the event which includes the SUE GREENWAY ORCHESTRA - a fabulous 18 piece big band celebrating Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman et al. Guest vocalists are Eleanor Keenan and Tony Jacobs. On the second night, ELAINE DELMAR sings the classic songs of Gershwin, Porter, Berlin and others. She is accompanied by Brian Dee, Paul Morgan and Bobby Worth. Tony presents his own show on the third night with the JIM BARRY QUINTET (Jim on piano, Paul Morgan - double bass, Len Walker guitar, Steve Rushton - drums and Sue Greenway - sax. Catherine Sykes is special guest vocalist. There is lunchtime cabaret on Saturday and the whole weekend (full board) is from £160.00 per person! 0844 272 6739
Have a look at www.tonyjacobs.net and click on 'Music Festivals'.
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'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
Wanted: Jazz Trombonist for South Cambs based big band.
The Harmony In Harlem 17-piece jazz orchestra specialises in Duke Ellington, playing the original and authentic scores. The band rehearses fortnightly on Thursdays in Whittlesford, South Cambs, and does a variety of performances. Later in 2012 a trombone vacancy will arise. Improvising abililties prefered but not essential.
Please contact Michael Kilpatrick. tel 01223 833062, m...@harmonyinharlem.co.uk
David Charles Big Band is looking for new players! Trumpet players, and trombonists in particular! And a baritone sax player. Experience of big bands is not necessary, just a keen desire to learn and play. They meet in Stock near Billericay on Wednesday evenings and do occasional gigs - two this year, but it varies. If you are interested contact Jo on 07969814858
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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For those jazz musicians out there looking to hone their skills there are Thursday night workshops run by John Seeley in Leigh-on-Sea. www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk/Jazz-Workshop.html. All levels welcome, all instruments. At St.Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LF
The aim of the Thursday Night Jazz 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.
East Coast Wind in partnership with The Havering Saxophonics will be hosting a series of Saxophone Masterclasses over the next few months. This selelction of masterclasses will cover specific topics rather than a general how to improvise type class. The events will be held at The Coopers and Coborn School on Tuesday evenings from 7pm -9pm. Cost to attend is only £5.For more details call John at East Coast Wind on 01708 446644.
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:
Short Courses - A range of short courses are currently available. These consist of a block of lessons designed to focus on a specific function, including: Refresher course for lapsed players, Jazz Improvisation, Session Player techniques, Sight Reading, Preparation for a performance etc. Bespoke short courses can be put together also, such as learning a specific piece of music. Short courses can be taken independently, or in addition to regular lessons, and are taught on a one to one basis.
Taster Courses - A specifically designed experience to give beginners a taste of playing guitar. A block of four lessons can be taken which will take you through the basics, enabling you to decide if the guitar is the right instrument for you. All taster courses are one to one to ensure you have the best introduction to the instrument possible.
Instrument Hire - A newly available service, guitars can be hired for taster courses. Electric or acoustic guitars available at a fee of £5 per week. Full size and 3/4 size instruments available. Damage deposit of £50 required, refundable upon return of instrument.
Gift Vouchers - Gift vouchers make a great present for a loved one or close friend. Gift Vouchers are available for short courses, taster courses or a set number of regular lessons as you require. Order now and a voucher showing the gift details can be provided.
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 hisguitar playing from my 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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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
The guest on the show this week is JULIAN SIEGEL. MOJO calls him "One of the UK's most creative saxophonists" and Jez Nelson's Jazz on 3 says he is "Fast becoming a national treasure of the reeds". It was our great honour to welcome him on the show and to find out more about his incredible career and musical outlook, as well as hearing him play a live performance in our live room with Mark Rose on the double bass and Alex Hutton on keys.JULIAN SIEGEL is an in-demand saxophonist on the UK and European Jazz scene who has worked with many of the top figures in the music. In 2007 he was awarded the BBC Jazz Award for Best Instrumentalist and he has just received the London Festival Fringe 2011 London Jazz Award. He is currently touring a set of new music with the Julian Siegel Quartet featuring some of the most distinctive voices on the UK Scene, the pianist Liam Noble, bassist Oli Hayhurst and drummer Gene Calderazzo. The band released the album 'Urban Theme Park' in 2011 (Basho) to critical acclaim...... "there's not a moment that doesn't fizz with ingenuity and imagination" MOJO.
Johnty Wilks on 0207 193 1977 runs “Musicians Heaven”, a unique Bed & Breakfast and retreat for jazz musicians based in a gorgeous 16th Century manor house in mid Essex. Rehearse, compose or practise in your room, jam with other guests, enjoy the peace and quiet of “non music time” or listen to the enchanting sounds of nature as you wander around the grounds. Only 1 hour from London, 20 minutes from Stansted Airport, based in the heart of Essex. A musicians retreat, where you can meet other like-minded people. See http://www.myspace.com/529278563 for more details.
A great recording studio based in Reading, but very reasonably priced (£125 per day for weekdays and £140 per day for weekends), with a producer who has got a great feel for the style as well as being incredibly friendly and helpful. He can do everything from a couple of live demos through to producing a fully mastered CD album. www.m4studios.co.uk - for more details call Craig on 07595 643680 or email enqu...@m4studios.co.uk
Dave Self is a lifelong jazz fan, performer and DJ. He is a presenter of a jazz show for Blast 1386 - Tuesdays midday toCARL ORR on guitar [yes the guitarist with the billy cobham band] and ANDY NOBLE on keyboards . Carl and andy are both from Australia and are both top class exellent musicians 1pm, repeated on Fridays 8pm to 9pm. You can listen in to his show at http://radiotime.com/station/s_6837/Blast_1386.aspx. Dave has also kindly written a review of the Cork Jazz Festival for Jazz Update, which you can read at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/daveself.shtml
A really good website, kindly pointed out to us by Steve Duke. www.jazzonthetube.com. Basically it is a directory of all the great jazz videos which can be found on YouTube sorted by artist ... highly addictive!
The Grapevine Magazine, the most comprehensive FREE what's on guide in East Anglia. is going to be devoting a monthly jazz page trying to promote jazz to a wider and younger audience. Including a jazz gig round up every third month.
For jazz fans there is a new blog which is well worth reading, written by Josh Jennings. The British Jazz Blog aims to celebrate, and give a platform to, the fantastic British jazz scene. Focusing on the contemporary side of the genre, the articles are written in a personal, informal manner, ideal for getting people from outside of the genre just as excited about the music as hardcore fans of jazz! www.britishjazzblog.com
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Courtesy of our friends at Jazznights:-
The Cherry Tree - Sunday 15th April - LAURA ZAKIAN
Belchamp St Paul: The very popular singer Laura Zakian is the guest on Sunday 15th April at The Cherry Tree, Knowl Green, Belchamp St Paul, CO10 7BY. Reservations on 01787 237653 or email in...@jazz-nights.com. Adm £8. Music 8pm-10.30pm. Food is available before or during the performance. Sitting-in spots. Check www.jazz-nights.com for details including location & map.
Stoke By Nayland: Fleece Jazz at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa present the Ed Jones Quartet on Friday 13th April and on Friday 20th April singer Janet Seidel appears. 8pm start. Call 01787 211865 and check www.jazzatthefleece.org.uk for more details.
Bury St Edmunds: On Friday 13th April clarinettist Tim Huskisson is the guest with the Chris Ingham Trio for an evening gig starting at 8pm. All details are at www.hunterclub.org.uk or call 01284 748280.
Bury St Edmunds: The Devil's Kitchen Collective present singer Melissa James on Saturday 5th May at The Greene King Social Club, IP33 1QT. Doors open and food served from 7.00 until 8.30pm. See www.thedevilskitchencollective.co.uk for directions & details.
Bury St Edmunds: On Sunday 22nd April Hannah's Aquarium are at The Fox Inn, 1, Eastgate Street, IP33 1XX. Free entry. Tel: 01284 705562 or check www.thefoxinnbury.co.uk for details.
Colchester: There's a concert at the Swinburne Hall on Thursday 3rd May when the CI Jazz Ensemble plus support appear. Free car parking - licensed bar. All tickets bookable on line at www.colchester.ac.uk/cmpalive or call 01206 712999 or email cmpa...@colchester.ac.uk.
Ipswich: On Sunday 15th April the jazz club have got the Zoe Schwarz Blues Commotion at The California Club, 195, Foxhall Road, IP3 8LB. Doors 7.30pm. Music 8pm. Adm £13. See www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk.
Ipswich: On Sunday 29th April Shakatak are at the Regent Theatre, 3, St Helen's Street, IP4 1HE in the "Down On The Street" concert supported by Alexander O'Neal & Asward. See www.ipswichregent.com or call 01473 433555 for tickets.
Cambridge: The CMJC present the Tony Woods Project on Friday 27th April at the Hidden Rooms, The Basement, 7a, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BA. Doors 7.15pm - 8pm start. Phone 01223 514777 or 07912 627762 or email moder...@hiddenthing.com. See www.cambridgejazz.org for more details.
Cambridge: The Andy Bowie Quartet are at The Clarendon Arms, 35/6, Clarendon Street every Sunday from 8.30pm. Free admission. Check http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=953052 for details.
Holland On Sea: On Sunday 29th April the Brian Dee Quartet are at The Tavern, 55-57, Frinton Road, Essex, CO15 5UH. Adm £9. Doors open 7.30pm. Music 8pm - 10.30pm. Tel: 01255 814080.
Bungay: The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Ditchingham, NR35 2RU have got the Sole Bay Jazz Band playing every Thursday from 8.00pm. Tel: 01986 896143 for info and see blog at http://cakesandal.blogspot.com/search/label/jazz.
Lyng: The Dereham Jazz Society at the Lakeside Country Club, Quarry Lane, NR9 5RS present Simon Nelson's DixieMix on Wednesday 11th April. Adm £10. See www.lakeside-jazz-club.co.uk for details.
Norwich: Jazz At The Greenman, Wroxham Road, Rackheath, NR13 6NQ continues every Tuesday when top UK guests appear with the resident Simon Brown Trio. Free. 8.30pm start.
Lowestoft: Milestones Jazz Club present Beyond Cantaloupe at the Hotel Hatfield, The Esplanade, NR 33 0QP on Sunday 6th May. Adm £7/£6. Doors at 8pm - music from 8.30pm. Call 01502 568684 or see www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk for more details.
Buckhurst Hill: There's an open-mic Jazz Jam Session for instrumentalists and vocalists at the Sports & Social Club, 50, Queens Road, Essex, IG9 5BY every Sunday. 8.00pm start. Adm £3. See www.jazzjam.co.uk or contact ke...@jazzjam.co.uk or call/text 07970 910080 to check dates.
Walthamstow: E17 at the Cricket Club, 48a, Greenway Avenue, E17 3QN on Wednesday 11th April feature the Tori Freestone Trio. Check www.myspace.com/e17jazz for details.
Leytonstone: The East Side Jazz Club at The Lord Rookwood, 314, Cann Hall Road, E11 3NW present the Alan Skidmore Quartet on Tuesday 24th April and the Tina May Quartet on Tuesday 1st May. Tel: 020 8989 8129 for details.
Mill Hill: The next session at the jazz club at the Mill Hill Golf Club, 100, Barnet Way, NW7 3AL is on Wednesday 11th April and features Esta B Daley. Details at www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk.
London: The Dexter Moseley/Roland Perrin Quintet are at The Bull's Head, 373, Lonsdale Road, Barnes, SW13 9PY on Sunday 22nd April. See www.dextermoseley.com or call 07768 355521/0208 883 7518 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. 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.
3. 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.
Many thanks!