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Keith Neill
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There will be a Jazz night at the Redbridge Sports & Leisure Centre, Forest Road, Barkingside, Essex IG6 3HD on Tuesday 4th June 2013 8.00pm to 10.30pm. Tickets £6 each or 2 for £10
Derek Nash - Tenor Sax currently with Jool's Holland Band. Brian Dee - Keyboard, Len Skeat - Bass. Johnny Withers - Drums and Paul Wood - Vocals
Buster plays Buster hits the West End! Sunday 9th June 2:30pm matinee show at St James Theatre, 12 Palace Street, London SW1E 5JA only 5mins walk from Victoria train station. Tickets: £15.00 or £30.00 including Sunday Brunch (service from noon). Box office: tel 0844 264 2140. Jo Fooks - sax, Neil Casey - piano, Pete Ringrose - bass, Buster Birch - drums.
Since its debut in March 2011 Buster plays Buster has been delighting audiences with its magic and charm. One for all the family, young and old, jazz enthusiasts and otherwise have all thoroughly enjoyed this well produced show. A first class jazz quartet featuring musicians of the highest calibre performing live to a screening of the Buster Keaton classic silent movie "Sherlock Jr". The music is specifically arranged for the group, scored out and sync'd to the movie, but also features plenty of improvised solos from these great jazz musicians, which creates a cohesive work merging the two art forms in to a unique experience for the audience.
But don't take our word for it, here is a review from the recent show at The Brook Theatre by the respected jazz critic Chris Howes...
"This show is not just a surprise, it's a real treat. Let's face it, it's a treat to refer to a jazz performance as a 'show', in the formal sense. True, this did have the rare appeal of viewing a hilarious 1924 Buster Keaton silent film 'Sherlock Junior', but it's a sign of a wildly adventurous imagination to put it together with such a good bunch of jazz musicians. Step forward the show's creator: another Buster, the noted British drummer Buster Birch, whose quartet played for us while the film ran, though very far from the 1924 style. As the comic melodrama proceeded, the band adroitly accompanied each scene with well-chosen jazz tunes and popular songs - Killer Joe, Sidewinder, My one and only love, Salt Peanuts and so on. Buster Birch's well-knit band played with joy, spirit and some deft touches of musical humour. This audience loved it - I defy anyone not to."
TONIGHT, Friday 17th May – our new Jam Night. - come along and sing or play with our award winning house band Infusion with Chris Neill (keyboards), Matt Lowrie (bass), Dom Antony (drums). Every Friday evening, 8.30pm til 11.00pm, admission £4, at: The Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton IG10 4NX. The venue is 5 minutes' walk from Loughton tube station, and is just off Loughton High Street with easy and free on-street parking. Open to singers and instrumentalists (backline and frontline). The atmosphere is friendly and informal, the audience are supportive, and drinks are very reasonably priced. Full details are at www.loughtonjam.co.uk, call or text Keith on 07970 910080, or just reply to this email!
Peter King Quartet plays Herts Jazz Club from 8pm-10.30 pm Sunday 26 May 2013 at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City. Tickets: JUST £5 for students and under-21s; £11 advance; £13 at the door; £8 members. Book online at http://www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk/whatsonstage.html
With a career spanning back to the late 1950s, Peter King has remained at the forefront of his craft, having won numerous awards and accolades on his instrument. A member of the British jazz elite, his pedigree is unrivalled. Drawing musical inspiration from Parker and Coltrane, he has a unique voice in jazz and is without doubt one of the most respected British musicians on both sides of the Atlantic. He has worked with such legends as Bud Powell, Elvin Jones, Max Roach, Milt Jackson, Lalo Schifrin, Frank Foster's 'new' Count Basie Band and the Ray Charles Orchestra. He has also recorded with Hampton Hawes, Al Haig, Philly Joe Jones, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, and many others, including Red Rodney, who said this of Peter. "He's got that natural growl in his playing - yet he's soft and beautiful when he wants to be."
Peter King - alto, Steve Melling - piano, Geoff Gascoyne - bass, Mark Fletcher - drums
Veteran jazz trombone star, Jackie Free brings his Chicagoans back to The Arc, (St John's Arts Centre, St John's Walk, Market St. Old Harlow) on Thursday 30th May for a session of no-holds-barred-Dixieland Jazz. Tickets are a mere £10 on the door. The gig starts at 8pm. Further details - Tel: 01406 365731 - www.traditional-jazz.com
In a career which stretches back to the late '40s, Jack has played with many of his American musical heroes, including the sensational Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong. The Armstrong gig came about as a result of a call from the Marquis of Donegal, a besotted jazz fan, who used stage concerts at top London venues in the '50s. Young Jackie could not believe his luck, blowing alongside the great Satchmo.
Jackie became quite used to playing with celebrities at gigs arranged by Lord D, as Jackie called him. The Marquis arranged for the New Orleans clarinettist, George Lewis to play with Jackie. Other memorable occasions include sessions with, 'the Last of the Red Hot Mamas', Sophie Tucker and the legendary Judy Garland. At the height of the Trad boom in the '50s, Jack was blowing up a storm in the much respected Freddy Randall Jazz Band. He later joined the ensemble led by his old pal, clarinettist Dave Shepherd. During the 1980s Jack was a regular guest at the Square Jazz Club in Harlow, where he first played with ex Harlow drummer, John Petters' Dixielanders. Recordings with this line-up were made with former Tommy Dorsey and Bob Crosby trumpet star Yank Lawson. In 1989 he did a number of dates with the Legends of American Dixieland - Wild Bill Davison and Art Hodes, including a sell-out concert at the Playhouse, Harlow and the famous 100 Club in Oxford St. Jack was also pleased to be on a handful of dates with former Artie Shaw trumpeter, Billy Butterfield.
Thursday's gig spotlights top trumpeter, Pete Rudeforth, currently appearing with the Chris Barber Band, and one of the most talented jazz players in the UK. John Crocker, clarinet and tenor saxophone spent over 30 years in the renowned Chris Barber Jazz & Blues Band. A passionate and driving musician, John is the perfect foil for Jack's sliding trombone and Pete's soaring trumpet. The first class rhythm section features piano professor, Martin Litton and bassist Murray Salmon who, with drummin' man John Petters will form the driving dynamic support for this special concert. The Chicagoans' repertoire will echo the musical styles heard in the 'Windy City' when America's prohibition laws spawned illicit drinking clubs, owned by such gangsters as Al Capone. These 'Speakeasies' provided a musical base for many of Dixieland's first generation of players. Men like Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, Eddie Condon and Jack Teagarden.
Thursday 13th June 2013 - One Night only with Liane Carroll at Cliffs Pavilion Restaurant - Southend-on-Sea
Portraits of Jazz, in association with 'Annie's Jazz' and 'The JazzCo' presents…. A multi-award winning performer who has just released her fourth album to critical acclaim. There are not enough superlatives to describe this most talented and engaging of performers. Deeply soulful singing, superb innovative piano playing and a zany sense of fun add up to pure magic. A very warm, funny lady who will have you laughing, crying and dancing all within the space of one song. In the beautiful surroundings of Essex's leading performance venue, this evening promises to be a night to remember for fans of jazz, soul, and musicians alike.www.lianecarroll.co.uk
Book now to avoid disappointment at:
https://southendtheatres.org.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=C5028AF8-E86B-4257-9368-04CCCE40CF33
Box Office : 01702 351135
Jazz in Worthing on Saturday 18th May - with local saxophonist Mike Pappenheim and London-based pianist and teacher Charles Brereton at Barney's Cafe-Bar, Portland Road, Worthing BN11 1QN. Tel 01903 527075. Just 5 mins from Worthing train station, right in the centre of town. Mike and Charles will be joined by bass and/or drums on both dates. Good horn players are welcome to sit in. Free entry, great atmostphere and a wide repertoire of jazz standards, MOR and some more modern numbers too. There's something for everyone, so come on down for some South Coast jazz. Music starts at 8.30pm.
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The Buckhurst Hill Jazz Jam is back again this (and every) Sunday from 8.00pm, downstairs at: Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club, 50 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5BY. Hosted by Deano with an incredible house band led by award-winning pianist Chris Neill (www.chrisneill.co.uk). An incredible atmosphere: always different, but always the same great fun vibe, and run for the benefit of the jammers rather than as a gig for the house band. You don't have to play, the audience always thoroughly enjoy themselves too. And a family friendly venue too, so please bring along children/grandchildren along. Admission £3, and drinks are at club prices. Free easy local parking. Full details are at www.jazzjam.co.uk, but if you have got any questions please feel free to email (ke...@jazzjam.co.uk), or call or text me on 07970 910080. We look forward to seeing you there.
Every Friday - the Loughton Open Mic Night. We aren't big on genres, and we aren't big on egos! If you play or sing blues, rock, pop, soul, funk, jazz, rock n roll, whateverl - come along and play with our award winning house band Infusion with Chris Neill (keyboards), Matt Lowrie (bass), Dom Antony (drums)). Every Friday evening, 8.30pm til 11.00pm, admission £4, at: The Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton IG10 4NX. The venue is 5 minutes' walk from Loughton tube station, and is just off Loughton High Street with easy and free on-street parking. Open to singers and instrumentalists (backline and frontline). The atmosphere is friendly and informal, the audience are supportive, and drinks are very reasonably priced. Full details are at www.loughtonjam.co.uk, call or text Keith on 07970 910080, or just reply to this email!
Every Wednesday at 8.00 to 11pm. Little Bread Big Jam at The Luna Lounge, Leytonstone, 7 Church Lane, London, E11 1HG. (020) 8518 7463 Usual house band Phil Mead on keyboard, Paul Whelpton on bass and Dave Fowler on drums, although this is subject to change at the whim of good fortune and a better paying gig. All jazz instrumentalists, vocalists and audients welcome. Wonderful music and a warm welcome guaranteed. £4. Bring Your Own Enthusiasm. Please contact Annie on mu...@indigoshades.com or 07885480329 for more details.
The Robert Bell Trio every Monday at The Speakeasy Bar, 175 Epping High Street, Epping CM16 4BL Superb Jazz trio featuring vocalist Robert Bell (Hendricks, Sinatra, Bennett, Torme ect) Paul Higgs trumpet/piano, Graham Cuttill drums, Matt Lowrie bass plus guests "The only purpose built Jazz and cocktails venue in the area and its free addmission"
First Friday of the Month at 8.00. Dodgy Jammers at Broxbourne Sailing Club, Meadgate Road, Nazeing. Usual house band Wally Shaw on keyboard, Paul Leader on bass and Lester Bennett on drums. See above for proviso. Very reasonable bar, home-cooked food, beautiful rural setting (although it will be hard to see it now the evenings are drawing in). £3. Please contact Annie on mu...@indigoshades.com or 07885480329 for more details.
For up and coming music artists every Tuesday night in the Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, there is an Open Mic Club evening called "We Love Live Music", celebrating all music genres, this weekly night is all about great live music and exposing new talent! Open to absolutely everyone and totally free of charge this really is the place for you! Book your space, bring your pals, perform, enjoy other acts and possibly get spotted! Email ope...@southendtheatres.org.uk and book your slot or, for more information, call the Hospitality Team on 01702 344553.Doors open at 7.30pm with first acts at 8.30pm.
A Jazz jam on the last Saturday of each month takes place in the Rising Sun pub function room in Billericay. Nimrod Margalit (tenor sax) wiill be running the house band. Feel Free to contact Nimrod for any more information 01268 492351.
The Cambridge Jazz Jam has just celebrated its first birthday ! Every week we welcome musicians, singers and audience to our lively sessions. Whether you're an acccomplished performer, or someone trying to progress, you will get a chance to perform numbers of your choice with our supportive backing group - and you will certainly get a round of applause from our sympathetic audience. Friends old and new, we look forward to seeing you here ! Every Tuesday, 8.45 to 11.00 p.m., at the Tram Depot pub, Dover Street, Cambridge CB1 1DY (Off East Road, opp. Anglia-Ruskin University). Car parking directly behind the pub, in Adam & Eve Street. Further information from Mike Quigley: 07979 59 22 41
There is a Thursday night Jazz Session and Jam at Nomad Bar, 58 Old St, EC1V 9AJ. www.nomadjazz.com
The normal house band is Antonio Marzinotto and his trio but often have special guests and other bands. The aim of the night is for all talented jazz musicians, young and old, to play together in a relaxed atmosphere.
Vocals at Vortex The Vortex Jazz Club, 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ - Open Mic with the Bob Stuckey Trio, hosted by Romy Summers. £9 entry
Normally first Sunday of each month, starting at 7:30pm. Doors and singing list taken at 7pm (first come first served to sign up)
Each month there are two featured mini sets and a great night of open mic supported by fantastic musicians.
April listing will be: Bob Stuckey (piano), Jerome Davies (bass), Paul Gregory (drums) with mini sets from Sue Mason and Laura Dudhe
Jazz Jam Session Every Tuesday @ The Silver Bullet London N4 2PA The Bukky Leo Quartet features the groovy Michelle Montolli on the Bass, the hard driving Gary Williams on the Drums and the superb Joe Bickerstaff on the Piano. Bukky on Tenor & vocs. Jamming starts from 10 till late, now showing great Jazz Movies on show during intervals. Free Entry.
Cancelled - Sunday Jazz Jam @ The Fallen Angel 73 White Lion London N1
There is a Jam session on the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. They are lucky enough to have a house band that regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). Our attitude is that of inclusion and after a short set from the house band, we open the stage for jammers and singers. The jam was originally started by Mick Hutton and has been running for about 5 years now with a steady following. Please contact Simon (simon...@madasafish.com) for more information.
Singers' Night - Open Mic Event for jazz vocalists in Central London- 2nd Tuesday of each month at Nelson, 48 Stanhope Street, London NW1 3EX. Less than ten minute's walk from Warren Street Underground on Tottenham Court Road. Seven pounds non singing guests, Eight pounds singers. Singers please bring song sheets in correct keys. Singing list taken from 6.00pm, music from 7.45 to 10.30pm. Great atmosphere, dedicated sound engineer, attractive setting. Now in our 14th year. If you'd like to dine, phone 020 7388 2283 for tables. Website: <singersnight.co.uk> or phone 020 7703 9648 for additional information.
There is a LondonBluesJams Yahoo! Group - blues rock n roll and soul jam on Thursdays from 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm . This event repeats every week at The Golden Lion, 2 High St Market Square, Romford RM1 1HR. For more info call Bob Marks 07503 16 45 72 Full back line. P.A. Keys, Saxes and Brass. Mainly blues but all tastes catered for. All musos welcome from beginners to pros and bands. Come and join in the great atmosphere -Vocalists especially welcome.
Jazz Jam at the Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich is held on 1st Sunday in the month. We start at 2pm and finish around 5.30 - 6pm. All are welcome - both players and jazz fans. Admission FREE and Sunday lunches are available. Why not come along and enjoy the company, have lunch with a drink or two, and soak up the atmostphere. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Ipswich Jazz Collective meet once a month on a Friday to hold a jam session at the Golden Hind Pub on Nacton Road in Ipswich. They start at 7:30 with bass, drums, keyboard gear and a PA set up. Guitarists will need to bring their own amps. There's no entrance fee and all levels of player are catered for. Local bands also have the chance to do a set on their own. For more information contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com.
'Jazz Jam with Rich Buddie' celebrated its first birthday in January. It has gone from strength to strength, and really is the place to be on a Monday Night in Norwich. Every week from 8pm. Rich Buddie aka Barry Wortley, Turk, Simon and special guests play traditional and funky tunes. Every one is welcome to come along to watch or bring their instruments and join in. Traditionally known as a blues venue, The Walnut Tree Shades Old Post Office Court, Norwich NR2 1NG is now also home to Monday night Jazz. Right in the heart of the city centre, parking, taxis and buses are all available within a 5 minute walk. 01603 622910
The regular 'Norwich jazzjam' takes place every Monday from 8.30pm at The Cottage pub in Norwich www.jazzjam.org.uk . Players from across Norfolk (and some from even further afield) enjoy playing the tunes of their choice backed by what has been rated as one of the finest small bands in the region.
Led by Brendan Youngs on electric upright bass, with Lee Vasey on his stunningly melodic lead guitar. Mark Jolley adds a highly distinctive electric violin to the frontline, taking over from where Stephan Grappelli left off. Matt Furness on drums drives the whole group - a veteran ... but still only 14! Ian Hireson plays beautiful rhythm guitar, laying down perfect chord changes for improvising players. He can sell you the Real Books in C, Eb and Bb at better prices than retail. The Cottage is CAMRA's award winning city pub and offers good food plus a range of real ales, Belgian beers, single malts or soft drinks, teas and coffees www.thecottagenorwich.co.uk All players get a chance to show their skills; fair competence is the minimum requirement but the essentials are commitment, improvising skills and a passion for swinging jazz! Brendan invites each jammer to choose a number from the Real Books (or hand out their own charts), set the tempo, agree the intro, then play the head and take the first solo, usually followed by Mark and Lee, each with their own solo chorus, before leading the band out with the head.
Paul Barnes has mentioned the jam more than once on his excellent BBC Radio Norfolk programme broadcast from 11 pm each Saturday night to 1 am on the Sunday, when he plays the best of jazz, swing and related rhythm with his own polished rhubarb. The show is available on line worldwide for 7 days via the BBC's 'Listen again' facility. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002mhdx
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THE BELVEDERE JAZZ AND SWING MUSIC CLUB, Billericay every Wednesday evening at the Belvedere Function Centre, Harding Elms Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UH. (Turn off the A127 by Summerhill Garden Centre) Doors open at 7:30pm with music commencing at 8:00pm -10.30pm. Admission £10. Top International, regional bands and artists, including Big Bands, Swing. Mainstream tuneful easy listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly atmosphere, candle lit tables- all welcome. Large free car park, bar. For latest details see our gigs listings at www.belvederejazz.co.uk
May 22nd - The Paul Wood All Stars
Paul Wood, Brian Dee, Bruce Adams, Len Skeat & John Withers. We welcome back at members' request Paul Wood, vocalist for the Glenn Miller Memorial Orchestra, will sing well known standards accompanied by top class musicians featuring Bruce Adams - trumpet, Brian Dee - piano, Len Skeat - double bass, John Withers - percussion. There will also be several instrumentals from this fabulous Quartet.
May 29th - Cliff Longhurst's Jazz Knights Orchestra
The 17 Piece Jazz Knights Orchestra is led by drummer Cliff Longhurst, paying homage to the music of Woody Herman. The line-up is that used by Woody over the many eras his music covered: - Annika Magnberg - vocals, 5 trumpets, 3 trombones, 5 saxophones with 3 tenors (The Four Brothers line-up) and 5 rhythm including vibes. Although most of the charts are instrumental, as Woody was a recognised and well respected singer, the concert/dance repertoire also includes vocal arrangements that he recorded over the years, as well as a selection from his tribute to Al Jolson album - The Jazz Swinger. Songs performed with Woody in concert included those by Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Nat 'King' Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Eckstine, The Andrews Sisters, Billie Holliday & Sarah Vaughan. Cliff Longhurst has toured with Herb Miller (Glenn's brother) and Harry Bence in the New Squadronaires, as well as artists including Max Bygraves & Norman Wisdom. Cliff's been MD for Peter Gordeno, Bob Monkhouse, and was Danny Williams' MD for 10 years touring with his Nat 'King' Cole Show.
June 5th - The Jimmy Hastings Quartet
Jimmy Hastings-tenor sax, John Horler-piano, Tim Wells-double bass, Trevor Tomkins-drums. Over the years Jimmy Hastings has been a member of orchestras accompanying Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr., Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughan, Aretha Franklin, and many other singers, and has also worked for Nelson Riddle, Robert Farnon, Henry Mancini and Benny Carter. Jimmy has also been a member of the John Dankworth Generation & Humphrey Lyttleton Bands and played with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra.
June 12th - Alan Clarke & Son with Reg Webb, Dave Mascall, Andy Staples and Debbie TaylorFather and Son Alan & Robert Clarke will be each having their own set of drums for this fun entertaining evening of swing mainstream jazz. Alan was Roy Castle's drummer for several years. Also featuring the exciting Reg Webb on keyboards, guitarist Dave Mascall who's played guitar extensively at home & abroad from The Ritz to Ronnie Scott's and from the Albert Hall to the Bluenote club in Japan. Andy Staples on double bass & Debbie Taylor - vocals.
June 19th - 'Billie to Ella' Heather Simmons, Richard Pite, Tim Huskisson, Ted Beament & Roger Curphey
Billie to Ella is a show paying tribute to the lady singers of jazz from the early blues singers such as Bessie Smith to the be bop singers such as Sarah Vaughan. Heather will give a flavour of their singing techniques and phrasing and give a little background to their colourful lives. She will be singing with some of this country's finest jazz musicians. Heather has sung in many venues across the world including Ronnie Scotts, Preservation Hall, The Village Vanguard and Kensington Palace and she is delighted to be singing for you this evening with her dear friends.
June 26th - Julian Marc Stringle + Dominic Ashworth with Sam Edwards, Andy Staples & Martin 'Magic' Johnson
The acclaimed British Jazz Award Best Clarinettist Winner 2006 Julian Marc Stringle, an engaging man of extraordinary talent has played with Peanuts Hucko, George Chisholm, Don Lusher, Kenny Baker, Cleo Lane & Sir John Dankworth. He has recorded with John Parricelli, Digby Fairweather, Jim Mullen, Marc Almond, Tommy Whittle, George Melly, Joe Brown, Chas & Dave. Top Canadian guitarist Dominic Ashworth has toured and recorded with Carol Kidd, Michael Garrick, Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen with George Melly and Paul Jones. Sam Edwards - piano, Martin 'Magic' Johnson - drums and Andy Staples - double bass.
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL every month - usually the first Friday in the month and just £8 on the door and a start time of 8:30pm. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vets surgery, post code is CM16 6DB. There is a licensed bar at village hall prices, tea and coffee and snacks are served at very reasonable prices and there is ample parking. Ted Beament is the resident pianist - bass and drums varies from month to month. Contact 01992 522621 with any queries. http://northwealdvillagehall.org/ The current program is :
Friday 7th June The Dynamic Duo, Alan Barnes Saxophone Bruce Adams Trumpet. Ted Beament Piano Simon Thorpe Bass Winston Clifford Drums
Due to the incredible popularity of our monthly "Saturday Lunchtime with Jack" starring The Jack Free All Stars we are continuing for the rest of the year. Our next four dates are
18th May
15th June
20th July.
Musicians regularly appearing are Pete Rudeforth, Mike Cotton, Gary Woods, John Crocke,r Bert Brandsma, Tim Huskisson, Colin Bray, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy. "The Happiest Saturday Afternoon in Essex"
JAZZ@ST ANT'S A great weekly jazz night - now in its 9th year! St Anthony's Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7 9PN. Every Wednesday 8.30 p.m. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all proceeds go to the band. For the latest listings visit www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants or Jazz in London listing. Please download their current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or go to their website: www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants
22 May: John McGinley (guitar) + Frank Sebastian (saxes/flute) + Lester Bennett (drums)
29 May: Paul Wood (vocals) + Cliff Hall (piano)with John Withers (drums) + John Pamenter (double bass) except where shown
EAST SIDE JAZZ CLUB @ THE CROWN 692 High Road Leytonstone, E11 3AA Just a few minutes walk from Leytonstone tube & bus station. Tel: 020 8989 8129 ttp://eastsidejazzclub.blogspot.com twitter: http://twitter.com/EastSJC e-mail: eastside...@gmail.com
Tuesday, 21 May from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Tim Whitehead (tenor sax), Jonathan Gee (piano), Oli Hayhurst (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, 28 May from 8.30pm. Admission £5
*Clive Fenner Quartet* - Martin Hathaway (alto & soprano saxes), Mark Ridout (guitar), Geoff Gascoyne (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, 4 June from 8.30pm. Admission £6
Jay Phelps (trumpet), Ruben Fox (tenor sax), Benet McLean (piano), Mark Lewandowski (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, 11 June from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Bobby Wellins (tenor sax), Barry Green (piano), Mick Hutton (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, 18 June from 8.30pm. Admission £6
Annie Whitehead (trombone), Jennifer Maidman (guitar), Steve Lodder (keyboard), Dudley Philips (bass guitar), Clive Fenner (drums)
JAZZ THURSDAYS AT THE RAFA CLUB (once Jazz at the Wash) Music is played every Thursday evening from 9 -11pm. Free Entry. The trio are having a break and they are now featuring a group led by a great Saxophonist, LESZEK KULASZEWICZ playing swing and mainstream. Your genial hosts are Barbara and Frank White at the Ilford RAFA Club, 295 Cranbook Road, Ilford IG1 4UA - opposite the Wash, Valentines Park. Drinks at club prices. Leave the car behind - there is a bus stop right outside! The club is well serviced by buses and is about a 10 minute walk from Ilford or Gants Hill Stations. For admission climb the steps, ring the bell and ask for the bar. Sitters in will be welcome for a couple of numbers.
Lesh Ensemble with singers
23rd May - Sarah McSweeney
30th May - Melissa CantzlaarYou'll have a chance to heard his great friends-guests-players such as: Chris Neill (pn, bs), Paolo Losi (pn, dr), Gabriel Keen (pn, sax), Paul Scott (bs), Phil Antonia (bs), Maciej Mikulski (bs), Nick Lowczowski (dr), Dominic Gountar (dr), Dave Hawthorn (dr), Gordon Wellard (dr), Rob Charles (bs), Dario Di Lecce (bs), Chris Ray (gt), Ienne Hunter (gt) and others. Please come and enjoy the company and the music.
ANNIE'S JAZZ AT YE OLDE SMACK, 7 High Street, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 2EN. Every Tuesday 8-30-11pm. Free admission, contact 07888 751062 or see www.anniesjazz.co.uk for more. Upcoming gigs A great line-up of returning artistes!! Please visit the new facebook page Annies Jazz @yeoldesmack. annie...@googlemail.com
Tuesday 21st May - The Kenny Baxter Quintet. A legend in the southend and Leigh area and one of your favourite local artistes. Over the last fifty years Kenny has played with all the top names on the u.k jazz scene. Always busy when Kenny is around so come early for a seat.
Tuesday 28th May - The Jammers. First time for this band at the Smack. They are regularly playing at many of the top jazz clubs. Led by Mark Buckingham and featuring two members of Simply Red they will provide you with a pulsating evening of jazzfunk.
LIVE JAZZ AT THE TAVERN on the Last Sunday of each Month.
55-57 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea, Essex CO15 5UH. Tel: 01255 814080. Admission £9 . Doors open 7.30pm . Jazz 8pm till 10.30pm
Sunday 26th May - Johnny Withers - Vibraphone, Ted Beament - Keyboards, Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums.
Sunday 30th June - Jo Fooks - Tenor Sax, Ted Beament - Keyboards. Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums.
JAZZ AT THE BARDSWELL - Last Tuesday of every month at the Bardswell Social Club, Bardswell Close, Brentwood CM14 4TJ: doors open 7 pm.: music from 8 - 10.30 pm. Admission £7.00. Refreshments at Club Prices. Resident trio - drums, piano, bass plus guests. Great crowd and drinks at club prices. For further information contact : Dave Grant 01708 763723.
Tues - 28th May - Listen to the music of those two young and talented Linham Brothers raising the roof. Jazz makers Andy Linham on reeds and Ryan Linham on trumpet and flugelhorn.
JAZZ AT THE MANOR is no more, sadly.
QUEEN'S THEATRE, Hornchurch presents their Jazz/Swing/Blues listings September - December 2012. Box Office 01708 443333 | www.queens-theatre.co.uk
Every Sun | 12.45pm - 2.45pm | Doors open at 12 noon | In the Foyer - Regular sessions £4 | Under 16s free | Celebrity Sessions £7.50
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME JAZZ With Pete Corrigan and the Band of Hope
Enjoy the very best Dixieland jazz, with celebrity guest sessions on the first Sunday of every month
THE SOUTHEND JAZZ CLUB meet every Monday at the EKCO Social & Sports Club, Thornford Gardens, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 6PU (Tel: 01702 351641 - http://www.ekcoclub.co.uk/) from 8:00pm. Music starts at 8:30pm - everyone welcome. For further information, contact: Shirley Newton Tel: 01702 432102. Find Southend Jazz Club on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southend-Jazz-Club/133240693427561 or email ja...@greenad.co.uk to join our mailing list for regular updates:-
20 May - George Tidiman All Stars
27 May - New Orleans Heat
3 Jun - Mahogany Hall Stompers
10 Jun - Martin McNeill's Bottleneck Blues
17 Jun - Jackie Free's Chicagoans
24 Jun - Allbut's Hot Shots
JAZZ AT THE WOOLPACK, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 0DN Tel: 01245 - 259295 8pm – 10.30pm. 'The First Sunday In Every Month" Free Admission / Raffle. Please note that personnel may be subject to change.
Sun 2nd June 2013 - Featuring: GARY PLUMLEY - Saxophone ('Sax Appeal', 'Terry Callier', 'Swing Out Sister' to name a few)
Tony Sandeman - Guitar. Andy Staples - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 7th July 2013 - Featuring: ALEX HERN - Guitar ('Ace Jazz Guitarist')
Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike McGibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 1st September 2013 - Featuring: CLAIRE HARPER - Vocals ('Talented Singer' & 'Piano Player')
Sam Edwards - Keyboards. Andy Staples - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 6th October 2013 - Featuring: ALBERT GARZA - Saxophone ('From Texas U.S.A via Essex'.)
Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike McGibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 3rd November 2013 - Featuring: BUDDY'S REVIEW! ('Buddy Rich Tribute Band')
Zak Barrett - Sax's. Albert Garza - Sax's. Chris Lamberti - Trumpet. Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike McGibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 1st December 2013 - Featuring: CHRIS LAMBERTI - Trumpet (Blowing in from Maylandsea')
Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike McGibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.
"SPIKE'S PLACE" JAZZ CLUB @ BRENTWOOD - 8.30pm. At Bardswell Social Club, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Tues 4th June - David Gordon Trio - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Tues 11th June - Simon Bates Quartet - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Tues 18th June - Jim Hart Quartet - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
"SPIKE'S PLACE" JAZZ CLUB @ HADLEIGH- 8.30pm. Hadleigh Conservative Club, 24 High Street, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 2PB. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Mon 20th May - Jacqui Hicks Quartet - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
"SAFFRON JAZZ" - Third Thursday of every month - 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Thurs 20th June - Simon Bates Quartet - £11 admission
Please call 01245 420475 for details or see website www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub
MUSIC AT MARIGOLDS, Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DJ. Doors and Licensed Bar open at 7.30pm. Enquiries 01279 414174 / 421763. www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk and www.myspace.com/musicatmarigolds Email: musicatm...@ntlworld.com. Please refer to the Club's web site for confirmation and further details:31st May - Marigolds 10th Birthday Party Bash
Marigolds Jazz Club celebrates its 10th Birthday and is holding a special 'party gig' featuring some of the local musicians who helped to start the Club including Debbie Blossom, Duncan Lane, Geoff Duckworth, Kate Thompson amongst others.The Jazz Club was started by Greg Racey and Bob French in 2003 featuring mainstream and modern jazz. They were ably supported by Vince Dunn, the then Cricket Club President who was also a jazz lover and Paul and Christine Baxter who joined the band at the end of the cricket season. The first nationally known musician to play at Marigolds was Don Rendell in 2005 who was introduced by Kate Thompson then a pupil of Dons. Since then the Club has presented many nationally and internationally famous jazz stars including John Altman, Alan Barnes, Clark Tracey, Peter King, Derek Nash, Alan Skidmore and many others. Top vocalists have also been featured and last year Elaine Delmar and James Torme, son of the legendary Mel both performed at the Club. The Club would also like to acknowledge the invaluable support of local star musicians including pianists Brian Dee and Ted Beament and drummer Martin Guy. All have been instrumental in attracting other first class musicians to the Club. Mid monthly gigs were started in 2005 featuring alternative types of music and Music at Marigolds came into being. In 2008 these gigs metamorphosed into Marigolds Blues Club featuring good quality blues music of all types.
7th June - The Spanish Harlow Orchestra http://www.spanishharlow.co.uk
Adam Amor tenor, soprano saxes, backing vocals, Pete Lemer piano, Steve Cook double bass, Laura Tarantini-Amor vocals, Will Street violin, Angus Moncrieff trumpet, David Ellingham Baritone and Alto saxophones and Andy Vellacott and Mike Cuthbert percussion.The SHO is a very hugely talented 9-piece band bringing the sounds of salsa and Latin jazz led by composer and arranger, Adam Amor. Adam studied with Tito Puente, Luis Bauzo and Paquito D'Rivera. during his 5-year residency in New York. Since returning to the UK he has drawn on that experience to create what has become the SHO. Pete Lemer on piano is famous for touring with Ginger Baker in the Baker-Gurvitz Army and for being a core member of Barbara Thompson's Paraphanalia. Steve Cook on double bass has previously worked with Soft Machine, Paraphanalia and Mike Westbrook. Laura Tarantini-Amor born in New York of Puerto Rican decent provides the driving vocals combining Salsa and Soul for a truly sensational sound. Will Street on violin and Angus Moncrieff on trumpet have both studied jazz at Berklee College in the US. Both are bandleaders, composers and arrangers in their own rights. Will has appeared with Michael Brecker and Shirley Horn. David Ellingham on Baritone and Alto saxophones is the in-demand Cambridge-based sax player who puts the tone in baritone sax. Alternating between timbales and congas are two of the most sought after and versatile percussionists in the region, Andy Vellacott and Mike Cuthbert. Don't miss the chance to see such a talented group of musicians playing truly great Salsa.
14th June - Blues Abuse - http://www.bluesabuse.com/Blues_Abuse/Welcome.html Steve Morrison vocals and guitar, Alan Glen harmonica and Al Hughes drums.
Original 3 piece blues combo led by guitarist Steve Morrison and featuring virtuoso harmonica playing by Alan Glen (ex Yardbird) and the creative but always sensitive rhythms of Al Hughes on drums. Steve has developed a guitar technique that enables him to play lead, rhythm and bass at the same time (it has to be seen to be believed) creating driving rhythms complementing his slide-guitar.
28th June - Standard Miles - The Simon Spillett Quintet plays Miles Davies
http://www.simonspillett.com/ http://www.triorecords.co.uk/henry_lowther.html http://www.johncritchinson.com/ http://www.triorecords.co.uk/dave_green.html http://www.southendjazzco-op.co.uk/gpage17.html
Simon Spillett Sax, Henry Lowther Trumpet, John Critchinson Keyboards, Dave Green Bass, Trever Tomkins DrumsStandard Miles presents a British jazz supergroup revisiting the music played by the legendary Miles Davis. The loose, spontaneous and elastic treatments that Miles' quintet gave Broadway song material in the 1960's are the inspiration and provide the repertoire for a band full of well-known names. Led by Award winning Simon Spillett on saxaphone with Trumpeter Henry Lowther who is widely regarded as the best among British brass players, and pianist John Critchinson, bassist Dave Green and drummer Trevor Tomkins form the most democratic of rhythm sections. This promises to be an exceptional evening of great jazz.
12th July - Kent Duchaine http://www.kentduchaine.com
All the way from the US, Kent Duchaine vocals and guitar and Leadbessie the guitar (a beat up 1934 National Steel Guitar but don't say it to her face).
It has been said that since going solo in 1982 and hitting the roads, riding the rails, flying the skies and sailing the seas, Kent and Leadbessie have probably by now clocked up over two million miles together including over 71 overseas tours. Kent has a powerful playing technique that demands the audience's attention. With intricate finger picking and gracefully bottleneck glides he personifies what the blues is all about. Coupled in typical blues musician's style Kent tells stories of his youth, his adventures, his family and friends, the old and greats and much more. With an uplifting persona and crowd pleasing demeanor and, of course, his incredible musical proficiency, the man is known and loved the world over. He has listened to, hung out with, opened up for, traveled and played with most of the great Blues men and women his whole adult life. This is a bit of a departure for Marigolds but this is not a show to miss.26th July - Bobby Wellins and the Brian Dee Trio http://bobbywellins.co.uk and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Dee
Robert Coull "Bobby" Wellins, born in Glasgow on 24 January 1936, is a Scottish tenor saxophonist best known for his collaboration with Stan Tracey on the seminal 1965 British jazz album Under Milk Wood. In a 1998 poll by Jazz UK magazine, readers chose this record as their all-time favourite British jazz album despite the thousands of records made in the intervening 33 years. Wellins studied alto saxophone and harmony with his father before moving to London in the mid-1950s. He was a member of Buddy Featherstonhaugh's quintet in the late 1950s, together with Kenny Wheeler and around that time also joined drummer Tony Crombie's Jazz Inc., where he first met up with pianist Tracey, and going on to join Tracey's quartet in the early 1960s a collaboration that lasts to this day. In the intervening time Bobby has had a varied career including periods of semi-retirement playing with many of the well-known performers on the British jazz scene. .
Brian Dee needs no introduction to Marigolds having backed a number of well-known front men and women over the years.9th August - Rollo Markee and the Tailshakers www.myspace.com/rollomarkee
Fronted by the inimitable Rollo Markee on harmonica and vocals and with the stinging licks and west coast rhythms of Steve Fossey on blues guitar, the band play an authentic blend of Chicago blues and west coast swing... A red-hot band that's bound to get you moving and grooving! What could be more perfect for a Speakeasy Sunday? Rollo Started playing Blues at the age of seventeen having been inspired by his mentor Julius Junior. Twenty years on he has developed a rich, passionate and authentic blues voice. His valve amplified Harp playing is full of tone, style and energy. Working as a musician an actor and a dancer has made Rollo the consummate frontman, engaging with and enthusing audiences across Europe. The Tailshakers formed in 1998 with a vision to create a Blues band with an authentic 50's sound. They use vintage instruments, microphones and amplifiers to create a sound reminiscent of the Chess Recordings. Their dedication to blues and their attention to detail have produced a confident, stylish and highly entertaining act. The Tailshakers' show contains original material that takes in Chicago blues, boogaloo, Latin and swing, as well as some of the choicest blues players from the era.
30th August - The Don Wellar Quartet. Don Wellar on Tenor Sax, John Donaldson on Piano, Andrew Cleyndert on Bass, Dave Barry on Drums.
Don Weller began learning clarinet at the age of 14, and although classically educated he began playing in Dixieland bands around the Croydon area. He later switched to tenor saxophone and played in Kathy Stobart's rehearsal band. In the 1970s his jazz-rock group Major Surgery played only Weller's compositions. This was followed by a quartet with drummer Bryan Spring. At the same time he worked regularly with pianist Stan Tracey, and also with Harry Beckett and in a quintet with Art Themen. Renowned for his versatility, he has played with artists such as Alan Price, Tina May and Charlie Hearnshaw. He appears as lead sax (with Tower of Power backing him on horns)on the instrumental track "Nascimento" of Cat Stevens' 1978 LP Back To Earth.
In 1981 he stood in for Michael Brecker when the Gil Evans Orchestra played at the Bracknell Jazz Festival, before touring the UK and recording with trumpeter, Hannibal Marvin Peterson, added on to the Weller/Spring Quartet. He also played and recorded with Evans' British Orchestra in 1983. Also in the 1980s, together with his friend and fellow tenor sax Dick Morrissey, Weller was a regular member of Rocket 88, the boogie-woogie fun band set up by Ian "Stu" Stewart and Bob Hall, appearing on the band's only album. He has been involved with the films Absolute Beginners and Stormy Monday both as performer and composer. He won the 'Top Tenor' award in 1994, 1996 and 1998.[clarification needed] He formed a big band to perform his "Pennine Suite" at the 1996 Appleby Jazz Festival, and since then the band has regularly appeared at other jazz festivals. A recent project is his 'Electric Jazz Octet'.
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM, Cliff's Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea.
There will a summer break for the months of June and July, back on Thursday 29th August 2013 with International smooth jazz groove guitarist Chris Standring. Also International award winning smooth jazz guitarist Peter White will be returning to play the Maritime Room on Tuesday 29th October 2013.
Thursday 29th August - Chris Standring
International smooth groove jazz guitarist makes a return visit as part of a small UK tour.Thursday 26th September - TBC
Tuesday 29th October - Peter White
After the great success of his visit last October, International award winning smooth jazz guitarist Peter White returns to The Jazz Mix.Thursday 21st November - Omar with Quentin Collins/Brandon Allen Quartet
Since he broke out with the hit "There's Nothing Like This" back in 1991, this neo-soul vocalist has worked with Steve Wonder and India Arie. On the night Omar will be making sophisticated soul-funk syncopations with this excellent quartet.
HERTS JAZZ - now at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6BX. Established in 1969, Herts Jazz has become renowned as THE venue for jazz fans young and old. Booking is now through Campus West on 01707 357 117. Gigs featuring the very best jazz talent in the country happen every Sunday at 7.45pm at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, Welwyn Garden City. The gigs have a very relaxed atmosphere where music is top of the agenda for aficionados and newcomers alike. Campus West has plenty of free parking, disabled access and a bar serving beers, wines, soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks. The club is particularly keen to bring jazz to a wider audience and is making tickets available for just £5 to students and under-21s.For more information about HertsJazz see www.hertsjazz.co.uk Contacts: Clark Tracey - 01442 218338 Stephen Hyde - 07818 452692. Show times etc are the same - www.hertsjazz.co.uk. 8pm til 10.30pm (doors 7.30pm). You can download their latest brochure at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/downloads/hertsjazz.pdf
19 May - Trudy Kerr/Ingrid James Quintet www.trudykerr.com. Trudy Kerr/Ingrid James – Vocals, Tom Cawley – Piano, Geoff Gascoyne – Bass, Sebastiaan De Krom – Drums
Expatriate Australian singer Trudy Kerr has long been a welcome presence on the UK jazz scene. She has recorded a string of albums for the Jazzizit label, including “Reunion”, which teams her with fellow Australian Ingrid James. They had sung together some 20 years ago and whilst Kerr has been carving out a successful career in the UK, Queensland based James has been doing much the same in Australasia.
Trudy Kerr/Ingrid James - Vocals, Tom Cawley - Piano, Geoff Gascoyne - Bass, Sebastiaan De Krom - Drums
Tickets: JUST £5 for students and under-21s; £11 advance; £13 at the door; £8 members. Book online at http://www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk/whatsonstage.html26 May - Peter King Quartet. www.peterkingjazz.com. Peter King – alto, Steve Melling – piano, Geoff Gascoyne – bass, Mark Fletcher – drums
With a career spanning back to the late 1950s, Peter King has remained at the forefront of his craft, having won numerous awards and accolades on his instrument. A member of the British jazz elite, his pedigree is unrivalled. Drawing musical inspiration from Parker and Coltrane, he has a unique voice in jazz and is without doubt one of the most respected British musicians on both sides of the Atlantic.
2 June - Derek Nash Quartet. www.dereknash.com. Derek Nash – Saxes, David Newton – Piano, Geoff Gascoyne – Bass, Sebastiaan De Krom – Drums
A really popular multi reedsman, Derek has become a favourite at jazz clubs and festivals all over Britain. As a sideman he has been a member of Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and the Ronnie Scott's Blues Explosion for many years. He has also led his own groups for over 30 years and released numerous albums under his own name including “Joyriding” with the all star group featured tonight.
9 June - Georgia Mancio Quartet. www.georgiamancio.com. Georgia Mancio – Vocals, Tim Lapthorn – Piano, Julie Walkington – Bass, Dave Ohm – Drums
Award-winning jazz vocalist/lyricist, Mancio, has proved herself one of the UK’s most original, inventive and important new artists. She has worked with Bobby McFerrin, Sheila Jordan, Jason Rebello, Gwilym Simcock and Bobby Wellins, played several residencies at Ronnie Scott's, produced 3 albums and runs her own international voice festival, ReVoice!
16 June - Mick Hutton Quartet. www.myspace.com/mickhutton. Mick Hutton – Bass, Ben Castle – Tenor, Mark Edwards – Piano, Paul Robinson – Drums
A real pleasure to have one of the UK's most prominent bassists at the club. Mick has been active on the London Jazz Scene since 1981 in a wide variety of settings as a sideman (Humphrey Lyttelton, Nigel Kennedy, Jim Mullen, Don Weller, Bobby Wellins) and has also led his own bands for over 20 years. The music for this gig will include tunes by Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus.
23 June - Stan Tracey Quintet. www.stantracey.com. Stan Tracey – Piano, Simon Allen – Saxes, Mark Armstrong – Trumpet, Andrew Cleyndert – Bass, Clark Tracey – Drums
The maestro returns for his honorary seasonal gig with a brand new line up, performing recently penned material from a newly recorded suite “The Flying Pig” - a tribute to his father and his WW1 experience. Stan celebrates his 70th year in music this year and is often quoted as “The Godfather of British Jazz”, receiving a CBE for services to music a few years ago on top of a long list of awards going back decades.
30 June - Nadim Teimoori Quartet. Nadim Teimoori – Tenor, Chris Eldred – Piano, Conor Chaplin – Bass, Corrie Dick – Drums
Nadim 22, studies at the Royal Academy where performance highlights have included concerts with Julian Arguelles and Peter Erskine. His current projects include his Octet, promoting the writings of the Baha’i Faith. A recent winner of the Humphrey Lyttelton RAM Jazz Award, Nadim, last heard at the club with Stan Tracey, is a genuine musical sensation – trust us!
HERTS JAZZ FESTIVAL 2013 with Georgie Fame, Django Bates & Stan Tracey and much much more. Herts Jazz Club is proud to announce details of the 2013 Herts Jazz Festival to be held at the Hawthorne Theatre, Campus West in Welwyn Garden City on 20-22 September 2013.
This will be the third Festival, building upon previous years' successes. The 2012 Festival earned an unbeatable 5-star review in The Times with Alyn Shipton describing it as "one of Britain's finest jazz events". Herts Jazz Festival is being supported by Arts Council England and Fazioli will again be lending us two of their fantastic pianos. Festival Artistic Director, Clark Tracey said, "We've got three of Britain's jazz giants headlining for us this year and a fantastic range of artists performing over the whole weekend - it is going to be a really great Festival for jazz-lovers."
Festival weekend tickets go on sale from 1 April 2013. £90 (£80 Herts Jazz members, £40 students). Early-bird discounts of £10 are available for tickets purchased before 1 July 2012. Tickets will be on sale via the Festival website - www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk and at the Campus West box office (01707 357117).
Friday 20 Sept8.30pm - 11pm - Stan Tracey Octet. Stan Tracey - Piano, Simon Allen, Nadim Teimoori - Tenors, Sam Mayne - Alto, Mark Armstrong - Trumpet, Mark Nightingale - Trombone, Andrew Cleyndert - Bass, Clark Tracey - Drums
11pm - 1.00am - After hours in the foyer with Arnie Somogyi Trio. Arnie Somogyi - Bass, Tim Lapthorn - Piano, Stephen Keogh - DrumsSaturday 21 Sept
11am - 12pm - Herts Youth Jazz Ensemble
12.30pm - 1.30pm - Jason Yarde/Andrew McCormack Duo. Jason Yarde - Tenor, Andrew McCormack - Piano
1.30pm - 2.45pm - Lunch in the foyer with Leon Greening Trio. Leon Greening - Piano, Adam King - Bass, Steve Brown - Drums
2.45pm - 4pm - Ronnie Rae Quintet plus Fionna Duncan. Ronnie Rae - Bass, Bruce Adams - Trumpet, Art Themen - Tenor, Steve Melling - Piano, Clark Tracey - Drums
4.30pm - 5.45pm - Kenny Wheeler Quintet. Kenny Wheeler - Trumpet/Flugel, Stan Sulzmann - Tenor, John Paricelli - Guitar, Chris Laurence - Bass, Martin France - Drums
5.45pm - 7.00pm - Dinner in the foyer with Nigel Price Trio. Nigel Price - Guitar, Pete Whittaker - Organ, Matt Home - Drums
7.00pm - 8.30pm - Iain Ballamy's Anorak. Iain Ballamy - Tenor, Gareth Williams - Piano, Steve Watts - Bass, Martin France - Drums
9.00pm - 10.30pm - Django Bates' Beloved. Django Bates - Piano, Petter Eldh - Bass, Petter Bruun - Drums
10.30pm - 1.00am - After hours in the foyer with Clark Tracey Trio. Clark Tracey - Drums, John Critchinson - Piano, Dave Green - BassSunday 22 Sept
11am - 12pm - College Collection winners
12.30pm - 1.30pm - Tony Kofi Quartet plays Monk. Tony Kofi - Saxes, Jonathan Gee - Piano, Ben Hazleton- Bass, Winston Clifford - Drums
1.30pm - 2.45pm - Lunch in the foyer with Alan Barnes Trio . Alan Barnes - Clarinet, Jim Hart - Vibes, Paul Clarvis - Drums
2.45pm - 4pm - Don Weller Quartet. Don Weller - Tenor, David Newton - Piano, Andrew Cleyndert - Bass, Dave Barry - Drums
4.30pm - 5.45pm - Tribute to JJ & Kai. Mark Nightingale, Alistair White - Trombones, John Horler - Piano, Alec Dankworth - Bass, Clark Tracey - Drums
QUEEN'S THEATRE Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT. Tel: 01708 462374. For more information and to book tickets visit www.queens-theatre.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk twitter http://twitter.com/QueensTheatreH facebook https://www.facebook.com/QueensTheatreH
Fri 17 May | 3 - 5pm | In the Foyer
Extra!! Swinging Afternoon Jazz!!
We're delighted to welcome jazz singer HELEN KEATING AND HER BAND for an afternoon of swing in the Foyer. £5Sun 19 May | 12.45pm - 2.45pm
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME JAZZ - With Pete Corrigan and the Band of Hope
Doors open at 12 noon | In the Foyer Enjoy the very best Dixieland jazz. £4 | Under 18s freeSun 26 May | 12.45pm - 2.45pm
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME JAZZ - With Pete Corrigan and the Band of Hope
Doors open at 12 noon | In the Foyer Enjoy the very best Dixieland jazz. £4 | Under 18s freeWed 29 May | 7.30pm
KENSINGTON BRASS - Enjoy the glorious thrilling sounds of this young ten-piece brass band as they perform an exciting mix of music to take you from well-known film scores to jazz and from popular classical to swing. Members of this versatile group studied at the Royal College of Music and have played with top orchestras including the Philharmonia and London Sinfonietta. £14Sun 2 Jun | 12.45pm - 2.45pm
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME JAZZ - With Pete Corrigan and the Band of Hope
Doors open at 12 noon | In the Foyer Enjoy the very best Dixieland jazz, with celebrity guest sessions on the first Sunday of every month.
Julian Mark Stringle | Clarinet £7.50Sun 9 Jun | 12.45pm - 2.45pm
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME JAZZ - With Pete Corrigan and the Band of Hope
Doors open at 12 noon | In the Foyer Enjoy the very best Dixieland jazz. £4 | Under 18s freeSun 16 Jun | 12.45pm - 2.45pm
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME JAZZ - With Pete Corrigan and the Band of Hope
Doors open at 12 noon | In the Foyer Enjoy the very best Dixieland jazz. £4 | Under 18s free
Sun 23 Jun | 12.45pm - 2.45pm
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME JAZZ - With Pete Corrigan and the Band of Hope
Doors open at 12 noon | In the Foyer Enjoy the very best Dixieland jazz. £4 | Under 18s freeSun 30 Jun | 12.45pm - 2.45pm
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME JAZZ - With Pete Corrigan and the Band of Hope
Doors open at 12 noon | In the Foyer Enjoy the very best Dixieland jazz. £4 | Under 18s freeSun 30 Jun | 7.30pm - THE LIAM GRUNDY BAND
Laidback humour and good time honky-tonk blues from Liam and his band. Blending jazz, country and material from Memphis to New Orleans, Liam is a big hit in Nashville, where he regularly performs with Elvis guitar legend Scotty Moore. £10.50Fri 12 July | 3 - 5pm | In the Foyer. Extra!! Swinging Afternoon Jazz!!
We're delighted to welcome jazz singer HELEN KEATING AND HER BAND for an afternoon of swing in the Foyer. £5
CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB
Chelmsford Jazz Club presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG (next to the Civic Theatre). The majority of concerts are held on Sundays at lunchtime, although in the summer months some are held in the evening. The jazz presented by the club is generally mainstream and modern and the club is justly proud of the quality of the musicians, British, European and American, who appear. For an annual subscription of £8.00 (£14.00 joint) members are entitled to a £4.00 reduction on normal ticket prices, and early notice of concerts. A monthly newsletter passes on information about our own club, as well as items of interest about other local venues. There is a friendly atmosphere at the club, so please come along and decide for yourself. For membership enquiries call Larry Newall-Smith on. 01245 256510.
Sunday 9th June at 7.45 pm - Alan Barnes Quartet. Appearing with Alan will be Robin Aspland, Simon Thorpe and Ed Richardson. Tickets are £14 (£10 for members). Advance bookings 01245 606505.
HORNCHURCH JAZZ CLUB, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex Tel: Laurie on 0791 355 8616 . Great atmosphere. Dancing. Drinks at Club Prices. Members £5. Guests £6. 8:30 - 11pm
JAZZ AT THE RAILWAY HOTEL, Southend. 32 Clifftown Road Town Centre, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1AJ. The best of the local Jazz scene with many special guests! Free admission. all gigs start 8.25 to 11:00 and all are on Wednesday.
22nd May - Coltrain with Simon Spillett
THE NEW TOWNHOUSE JAZZ CLUB, Cheshunt & Waltham Cross Conservative Club, 33 - 35 Eleanor Cross Road, EN8 7LF. Admission £7.50 members/£8.50 non members (usually) Bands 1st set 8.15pm. Tel:01992 629227 or 07956 980572. e-mail: sharte...@aol.com or tdho...@virginmedia.com
BERKHAMSTED JAZZ . We present live jazz of all kinds regularly for a listening audience in a relaxed club atmosphere, with a reasonably priced licensed bar. We welcome all ages with cncessionaryprices for members, children and students. All concerts are £10 for members and Dacorum Card holders, and £13 for visitors and guests.
We are firmly established as one of the premier jazz venues in the South East of England, attracting the best of musical talent from a wide area. We frequently have full houses for our events so it is worthwhile to book early. Our belief is that jazz is for enjoyment and we wish to encourage listeners to all the different elements that jazz comprises. We are neither a ‘Traditional
Jazz’ club, nor a ‘Modern Jazz’ club; we try to include as many facets of jazz as possible in our programme. Concerts are at the Civic Centre, High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HD unless otherwise stated. There are parking spaces on the High Street and in the car park behind the shops opposite. There is wheelchair access for the disabled. Our membership is stable at about 300. Over the years we have welcomed over 1500 Jazz lovers as members!Booking arrangements:
In Person - Perfect Pitch, Chesham [Members must show their Membership Card] At Concerts - Tickets for all concerts will be available from Simon and Joanna Blofeld.
By Post - Pls quote membership numbers Cheque, payable to "Berkhamsted Jazz", and stamped self-addressed envelope to Berkhamsted Jazz, 6 Longfield Gardens, Tring, HP23 4DN.
By email - Pls quote membership numbers. Tickets may be ordered by email at bjazzt...@gmail.com
By phone. Pls quote membership numbers. Tickets may be ordered (Mon to Fri 9.00am to 6.00pm preferred) from 01442-824173. Tickets ordered by email or telephone will be left on the door for collection and payment until 15 minutes before the concert starts.Sat 29th Jun 8:00pm
Bateman Brothers Jazz Band playing the music of the Louis Armstrong All Stars - Alan Bateman (tpt), Ian Bateman( tb), Trevor Whiting (clt), Craig Milverton (p), John Day ( b), Steve Rushton (d), Maggie Reeday (voc).
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB - The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982
No entry charge, visitors welcome
May 21st. - Paul Smith's Little Big Band. Every style and period of jazz covered, no extra charge, something for everyone.
May 28th - Hertswing. Our premier big band is back on the stand with a wide pad of swing things. Come in your hundreds!
JAZZ AT THE BOATHOUSE. Jazz Sessions Hosted by Broxbourne Rowing Club at the newly rebuilt Clubhouse, Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, EN10 6QU. www.broxbournerowing.org
Doors Open 8.00pm . Music from 8.30pm. For further information please contact Neil Fryer 01992 442263 m 07504 733892 www.broxbournerowing.org.
Thurs 6th June - Top Tenor Sax Led Star Group
SIMON SPILLETT QUARTET
Simon Spilllett (tenor saxophone) John Critchinson (keyboard) Alex Dankworth (double bass) Clark Tracey (drums)
Doors Open 8.00pm Music from 8.30pm Admission £10.00 Under 21 £5.00
Thurs 11th July - Return visit of Britain's Premier Big Band
SKELTON & SKINNER ALLSTARS
Mike Lovatt, Pat White, Craig Wild, Freddie Gavita (trumpets) Gordon Campbell, Andy Wood, Mark Nightingale, Pete North (trombones) Colin Skinner, Mark Crooks, Luke Annesley, Olly Wilby, Gemma Moore (saxophones) Graham Harvey (keyboard) Anthony Kerr (vibraphone) Colin Oxley (guitar) Jeremy Brown (bass) Matt Skelton (drums).
Barbecue £5 & Licensed bar from 7.00 p.m. Music at 8.30 pm.Tickets £15. available from Neil Fryer 01992 442263
CADOGAN HALL JAZZ DIVAS Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ
Box Office: 020 7730 4500 Online bookings: http://www.cadoganhall.com http://www.cadoganhall.com/tour-dates/jazz-divas
Friday 14 June 2013, 7.30pm - Stacey Kent & Her Musicians
Tickets: £27, £22, £15Thursday 18 July 2013, 7.30pm - Claire Martin presenting The Great American Songbook with The Claire Martin Quartet
Tickets: £27, £22, £15
THE CHERRY TREE, Knowl Green, Belchamp St Paul, Suffolk, CO10 7BY. 01787 237653 8.00-10.30pm £8. All with the Roger Odell Trio & Larraine Odell (voc). www.jazz-nights.com.
Sun 26th May - Adam Glasser
Sun 9th Jun - Simon Spillett
Sun 23rd Jun - Nicholas MeierSun 7th July - Gilad Atzmon
Sun 21st July - Carlos Lopez-Real
JAZZ at the HUNTER CLUB - First class jazz in Bury St Edmunds, 6 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PJ.
Monthly session featuring CHRIS INGHAM piano, REV. ANDREW BROWN bass and RUSS MORGAN drums. "Like being driven around in a Rolls-Royce" ART THEMEN
Fri 17 May - SIMON SPILLETT: The Life and Music of TUBBY HAYES
Fri 21 June - JAZZ AT THE MOVIES
More info/reservations: http://www.headhunterslive.org/ Reservations headhun...@gmail.com or 01284 748280 (office hours)
Jazz at the Hunter Club - May 2013 TWO FESTIVAL EVENTS
May gigs at the Hunter Club, as part of the 2013 Bury Festival. Details at www.headhunterslive.org. We're not able to take the usual email reservations on these events. There may be limited tickets available on the night, in which case, we'll let you know nearer the time. But if you're interested, it might be safer to book sooner rather than later via www.headhunterslive.org or www.theapex.co.uk.
Fri 17th May - SIMON SPILLETT at 8pm - The Life and Music of the Legendary Tubby Hayes [plus a saxophone workshop 4.45-6.45pm]
THAT SWING THING. Taking place on 2nd Thursday of every month at 8pm* at Dereham Memorial Hall, 61 Norwich Street, Dereham NR19 1AD (see website for tickets etc. or available at the door on the night: www.derehammemorialhall.co.uk/thatswingthing) Free parking opposite Hall.
*17th May - 7.30pm (note Friday instead of Thursday) Music to Watch Girls By (Joe Ringer and 9 piece band)
13th June - Ben Weston Quartet
11th July - Eddie Seales Big Band (East Anglia's Premier 18 piece Big Band)
TUNBRIDGE WELLS JAZZ CLUB - The Masonic Centre, St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9UY. No ticket reservations - please be early to choose your seat! All student tickets £2.00 and all concerts are from 8:00on till 11:00 pm. www.twjazzclub.co.uk
Fri 7th Jun - THE BRIAN WHITE/ALAN GRESTY RAGTIMERS Tickets £13.00 (Members voucher holders £11.50)
Fri 5th Jul - 'SWING FEVER' featuring the clarinet dueting DAVE SHEPHERD and CHRIS WALKER. Tickets £13.00 (Members voucher holders £11.50)
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL 01303 277175 2013. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 30pm To book seats please email or call 01303 277175
May 23rd Adm £10
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ - Fantastic pairing of The Award Winners & a Rhythm Section to dream of !!!
ALAN BARNES & STEVE WATERMAN www.alanbarnesjazz.com www.stevewaterman.co.uk
ALAN BARNES has probably headlined more Jazz festivals & won more Jazz awards for his brilliant saxophone & clarinet playing than any other man alive - so here we have the best of the best - & teamed up with
STEVE WATERMAN The UKs number one Jazz trumpeter & Uni music professor.
PETE CATER The amazing drummer & leader of the great Buddy Rich Tribute Big Band .
TED BEAMENT Fantastic pianist from the Humph legacy with frequent appearances at The FJC
VAL MANNIX Double Bass - Always plays with
May 30th Adm £10
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ - ROBERT FOWLER QUINTET
The smoothest tenor in town - in the style of Coleman Hawkins & Lester Young- so smooth, its like melting milk chocolate mmmm .!!!
Robert is also the lead tenor with most of the Big Bands & is currently forming & directing The Gerry Mulligan Big Band.
DOMINIC ASHWORTH Top Guitarist from Canada is back with us.
JOHN DONALDSON One Great pianist - why has he taken so long to get here.
MIKE PORTER-WARD Not just a bassist - But a Great Double Bassist
ROD BROWN Drums --Plays with the best - because he is One of The Best
IF YOU LIKE GOOD MUSIC - THIS IS FOR YOU
TEASING TASTERS FOR JUNE !!!
6th - ALEX GARNETT & WILLIE GARNETT
13th - LEE GIBSON
20th - TONY KOFI & THE ORGANISATION
27th - THE NEXT CHAPTER OF GERRY MULLIGAN MUSIC...
(ALL WITH FANTASTIC RHYTHM SECTIONS ) PLUS WE WILL ANNOUNCE OUR FANTASTIC PROGRAMME UP TO 2014 !!!SEAT BOOKINGS FOR ALL FJC JAZZ - 01303 277175. The Folkestone Jazz Club is non profit making. It is run by & for those with a like minded interest in our kind of music.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LIVE MUSIC DERICK WOODLAND BERYL WOOD 01303 260330 01303 277175
MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB is held every first Sunday of the month at Hotel Hatfield, The Esplanade, Lowestoft, NR33 0QP. www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk
Sunday 2 June - ZOE GILBY & THE ANDY CHAMPION TRIO Admission - £7 / £6 (concession)
The return by popular demand of the gifted young singer from Newcastle with a deeply expressive and agile quality. The influence of Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson and Anita O'Day are mixed with a healthy dose of the blues on a repertoire of American songbook classics and striking original material. Sympathetic support from the endlessly resourceful Andy Champion (double bass), Simon Brown (piano) and Brian McAllister (drums). http://www.zoegilby.co.uk/music/ YouTube http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=zoe+gilby&oq=zoe+gil&gs_l=youtube.3.1.0l4.8730.10837.0.13723.7.7.0.0.0.0.208.1039.0j6j1.7.0...0.0...1ac.1.rvv1gC5viJw
"Deserves wider recognition and a major record deal. An excellent CD" - Courtney Pine, BBC Radio 2
"Sparkling debut by an exuberant singer whose lively personality comes across on every track. Sheer enjoyment throughout" - Jazz UK magazine
"Modern, mature... swings like a bell" - Carol Kidd MBE, singer
"An impressive performance from a sophisticated young singer. Her voice has real character. Powerfully sultry and expertly handled" - Jazz Journal International
"A wide vocal range, warm timbre and clear diction which she uses skillfully to unveil her moods. It's clear that she's already found her own voice" - All About Jazz USA
SPICE OF LIFE, 6 Moor Street, London W1. Pre-bookings: in...@spicejazz.co.uk ; tel/text: 07870 915682 ; www.wegottickets.com www.spicejazz.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/spicejazz The basement Backstage Bar is open from 6pm serving a selection of food and drinks - live music starts at 8pm.
Weds 22nd May - MORLEY COLLEGE BIG BAND - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student/advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/219108
Thurs 23rd May - ROYAL ACADEMY FINALS - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm Free
Sun 26th May - LONDON CITY BIG BAND - Incredibly tight youthful ensemble playing faithful renditions taken from the books of Sinatra, Ella, Basie, Rich & James & led by top young trumpeter BARNEY LOWE - 1-4pm - £10/£8 MU, students, advancehttp://www.wegottickets.com/event/219109
Weds 29th May - TOBY STEWART'S 'MONSTERS ON A LEASH' - 'The music of Tower of Power played by stunning line-up - prepare for a 'funky good time!'' HARRIET COURT lead vocals, ANDY GREENWOOD trumpet, KEVIN WEDRYCHOWSKI trumpet, SIMON WILLESCROFT tenor sax, TOBY STEWART tenor sax, CLAIRE McINERNEY baritone sax, JAMES DEAN guitar, CLIVE DUNSTALL keys, STEVE DUNNING bass & PETE CATER drums - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £8/£5 MU, student/advancehttp://www.wegottickets.com/event/219110
Thurs 30th May - SE COLLECTIVE NIGHT - 'The Way That You Do It' - ARTHUR LEA piano, HENRIK JENSEN bass & PETE IBBETSON drums + Special Guests: MAURICIO VELASIERRA Andean flutes & EMMA SMITH vocals - Quirky riffs to beautiful ballads, manic melodies to burning straight ahead... A piano trio that acknowledges tradition with a smile, playing originals to keep you on your toes, and to keep your toes tapping. Often with guests of the UK jazz glitterati, this time joined by Latin American maestro Mauricio Velasierra and the dulcet tones of Puppini Sister Emma Smith.http://thewaythatyoudoit.wordpress.com/ - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £8/£5 MU, student/advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/219111
ANNIE'S JAZZ in FINCHINGFIELD A monthly venue (Thursdays) in this beautiful Essex village at The Fox Inn which is an old established public house with an outstanding reputation for food. Hosted by Annie. This is a small intimate venue and it is advisable to book ahead. Telephone number is 01371-810151. The Fox Inn, The Green, Finchingfield, Essex. CM7 4JX.
Thursday the 30th of May - Paul Wood returns by popular demand with Brian Dee on piano, Murray Salmon on Double-Bass and Johnnie Withers on drums.Thursday the 27th of June.
Joe Gibson with Elliott Weight on piano. Return of one of your favourite singers. An intimate evening of piano and voice.
Thursday the 11th of July - Kai Hoffman.
American born singer and entertainer appeared in January to much acclaim. A resident performer at Ronnie Scott's in London,Kai has recently released another album.
Thursday the 25th of July - Natalia Farran.
Wonderful Spanish born singer who will entertain you with a mix of English and spanish jazz.
Thursday the 8th of August - Joe Gibson.
Hugely popular young singer and musician who needs little introduction to regular guests at the Fox.
Thursday the 29th of August- Kevin Fitzimmons and Leon Greening.
Two world renowned artistes will be joined by Dominic Howles on Bass. Kevin has appeared all over the world in many of the best venues and has performed for members of the royal family.
Thursday the 12th of September - Annie performs a tribute to some of her favourite composers and performers with a trio of highly talented musicians.
Thursday the 26th of September - Lee Gibson and trio.
One of Britains finest singers for many years. Lee has produced several albums and has performed around the world. A world class professional who commands respect and attention.
Thursday the 31st of October - Georgia Mancio.
One of the finest singers in the u.k today. An award winning singer and songwriter and organiser of London's international voice festival.
Thursday the 28th of November - Robin Phillips.
Highly respected pianist, vocal entertainer and bandleader. Currently recording his latest album he is also renowned for his duelling piano shows.
JAZZ NIGHTS AT THE FOX INN Bury St Edmunds www.thefoxinnbury.co.uk 01284-705562
FREE live Jazz every Sunday from January until the end of November in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Entrance is free and there is a large free car park. For drinks in the lounge or book a table for dinner and stay for the evening, sit back, relax and enjoy. All food is cooked freshly to order using the best local ingredients including free range meats. See website for SPECIAL JAZZ DEAL incl: 3 course dinner, bottle of wine, entertainment, luxury boutique room and Suffolk breakfast served until 11.45am. Contact: 01284-705562 Website: www.thefoxinnbury.co.uk. Music starts at 7.15 until 9.45, sometimes later. If you would like to get in touch do call Sheila direct on 077-47-777-195 keeping jazz live and free!!! The Fox Inn, Restaurant & Rooms, 1 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1XX. See our Jazz page on our website and to download our Jazz Leaflet with more detail.
12/05/13...................RazzamaJazz ...... 19/05/13..................Joanna Eden
26/05/13...............Melodius Thunk ...... 02/06/13............................Verao
09/06/13...........................Kayona ...... 16/06/13.....................Saxamazoo
JAZZ AT BARNEY'S CAFE/BAR 46-56 Portland Rd, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QN (Tel: 01903 527075). Website: http://www.barneysworthing.co.uk
Every Saturday from 8.30pm until 11pm, join local tenor saxophonist MIKE PAPPENHEIM with various guest artists for two sets of mainstream, standards-led jazz with some easy-listening and pop tunes thrown in. Barney's cafe/bar is at . There's always a lively atmosphere here and Barney's is well known locally for putting on live music several nights a week. FREE ENTRY!
SONNY'S JAZZ AT CROSS KEYS 236/238 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9XD. Live Jazz every Thursday from 8pm.
Thu 23/05/13 - Helen Garrod & Grant Sav
Thu 30/05/13 - Jo Fooks & Ted BeamentTable reservations for diners only telephone 01892 536 516. www.crosskeystw.co.uk
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STELLA GOODEY at The SWAN JAZZ CLUB www.stellajazz.co.uk Music @ The Swan Hotel, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9AS 8.30-11pm £7.50 on door
29th May - Karl Hird sax / clarinet. Richard Smith guitar. Stella Goodey vocals. Mark Adams Bass. Keith Virley Drums.
26th June - Colin Bray sax.Phil Brooke guitar. Stella Goodey Vocals. Mark Adams bass. Keith Virley Drums.
31st July - Julian Stringle reeds. Jim Douglas guitar. Stella Goodey Vocals. Mark Adams Bass. Keith Virley drums.
28th August - Andy Dickens trumpet. Stella Goodey Vocals. Phil Brooke guitar. Mark Adams bass. Keith Virley drums.
25th Sept - Pete Rudeforth trumpet. Phil Brooke Guitar. Stella Goodey Vocals. Mark Adams bass. Keith Virley drums.
CAROL BRAITHWAITE'S FORTHCOMING GIGS. For more information and to check dates and detail, visit the website: www. carolbraithwaite.com
Carol Braithwaite's Jazz
New monthly Afternoon Jazz Club with the Jazz Fraternity 12.30 - 2.30pm. £5
Function Suite, 1st Bowl, Radford Way, Billericay CM12 ODX
Trad and Swing with Hugh Rainey, George Tidiman, Tim Huskisson, Roger Curphey, Ric Rossie
Club Dates for 2013: 10th May, 7th June, 12th July, 16th August, 20th September, 11th October, 15th November, 13th December.Monthly Jazz Club at the Park View, Chalkwell Park, Westcliff on Sea SS0 8NB. Enjoy an evening of swinging, relaxing music with Carol and her cre
On most nights: Tim Huskisson, Mike Sagrott, Ted Simkins from 8:00-10.30pm. Entry £4.
Club dates for 2013 : 17th April, 16th May, 20th June, 18th July, 15th August, 19th September, 17th October, 21st November
For the diary:
9th August - Spice of Life, London.
11th August - Garden Party (sold out)
24th September - The Smack, Leigh on Sea
29th September - Bandstand, Southend Prittlewell Park.
THE JEFF SHORT BAND & SINGERS
CHELMSFORD FOOTBALL CLUB Presents 'Jeff's Jazz Joint' New Jazz 'n' Swing Club on the 2nd Friday in the Month TICKETS £10.00 An Evening of Jazz & Swing Music 8.00pm 10.30pm
A series of Jazz Nights on the First Friday of the Month. Featuring some of the finest jazz musicians & the occasional guest artist! With music from The Great American Songbook & More! Music by Cole Porter - George Gershwin - Irving Berlin - Sinatra - Ella Fitzgerald - & Much, Much, More! Smart Venue with Comfortable Seating at Tables - Licensed Bar - Basket Meals Available - Large Air Conditioned Room - Huge Free Car Park - Raffle - Superb Sound System. Featuring Jeff Jeff Short Quartet & Singers. More Details please visit www.jeffshort.co.uk or call: 01245 450 450
SECOND VENUE. The Winchester Club, Cross Road, Collier Row, ROMFORD Essex RM7 8EA.
Regular Jazz Nights. Featuring some of the finest jazz musicians & the occasional guest artist! With music from The Great American Songbook & More! Music by Cole Porter - George Gershwin - Irving Berlin - Sinatra - Ella Fitzgerald - & Much, Much, More! Entrance £10.00. featuring Jeff Jeff Short Quartet & Singers. More Details please visit www.jeffshort.co.uk or call: 01245 450 450
RON SPACK'S JAZZTET at THE OAKWOOD 564 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5HX. Every Monday evening 8.30pm -11pm. Sitters-in welcome. Meals served prior to and throughout the evening.
Monday 20th May - John Sharpe-saxophone. Dave Mascall-guitar. Mike Barry-drums.
Monday 27th May - Dave Jago- trombone. Alex Field-guitar. Mike Barry-drums
RON SPACK'S DINNER JAZZ at THE RAYLEIGH LODGE THAI RESTAURANT. The Chase, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 8RW. 7:30PM. 01268 742149.
Thurday 23rd May with Alex Field-guitar.
Thursday 30th May with Greg Cox- guitar.
RON SPACK'S DINNER JAZZ at WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Southend on Sea.SSO 7QW. 01702 345247. At 1pm
Sunday 19th May
Sunday 26th May
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
24 May - Frank Griffith Trio with Alec Dankworth-bass and John Horler- piano. 1-2PM, Roberts Room, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. Free.
31 May - FG Nonet with vocalist, Atila, sings the Mel Torme Songbook. Harrow Arts Centre, 8PM.Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Middlesex, HA5 4EA. 0208 416 8989. www.harrowarts.com. £10.
1 June - FG with the Alex Webb Trio (Gary Crosby, bass, Andy Chapman, drums) at The Junction. 9PM. 9 Gayton Road, Harrow, HA1 2DH. 0208 426 0947. www.thejunctionharrow.co.uk. £5
3 June - Frank Griffith Trio at Boisdales at Canary Wharf.7- 9PM. Simon Woolf, piano and Mick Hutton, bass. E14 4QT. 0207 715 5818. www.boisdale.co.uk. Free
6 July - FG with the Alex Webb Trio (Gary Crosby,bass, Andy Chapman, drums) at The Junction. 9PM. 9 Gayton Road, Harrow, HA1 2DH. 0208 426 0947. www.thejunctionharrow.co.uk. £5
12 July - Frank Griffith Nonet w/Georgia Mancio- vocals at the Goring Jazz Club. 8PM. The Boathouse, Cariad Court, Cleeves Road, Goring on Thames, RG8 9BT. www.goringjazzgig.co.uk. £15.
25 July - Frank Griffith Nonet w/Georgia Mancio, vocals at the Ealing Jazz Festival, Walpole Park, Ealing Broadway, W5. 9PM. www.ealing.gov.uk/info. Free
21 September - Frank Griffith Quartet presents the music of Stan Getz w/John Horler, piano, Alec Dankworth, bass and Trevor Tomkins, drums.
Bridport Arts Centre, 8PM. South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NR. 01308 427183. www.bridport-arts.com. £12.
BRIGITTE BERAHA
Sun 26th May 5-7.30pm: with Tim Dawes Duo @ Quod Jazz & Latin Standards. Old Bank Hotel, 92-94 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BN
Tues 28th May 8.30pm: Babelfish @ the Albany, launch of the collision series! Barry, Brigitte and Chris welcome Henry Lowther back for some Babelfishing! 240 Great Portland Street, London W1W 4QU. Click here for more info on other brill band and to get your tickets
Fri 31st May 8pm: Jazz trio @ The Tree in Cadmore End. Jazz & Latin Standards. Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Bucks HP14 3PF
Fri 21st June 9pm: @ Ajani Jazz Bar & Grill, with Barry Green & Dave Manington.Jazz & Latin standards + original compositions by all of us. 289 Hornsey Road, London N19 4HN
Sat 22nd June 10.15pm: Red Skies trio, with Bobby Wellins & special guest Barry Green. Jazz & Latin standards + other gems, to celebrate the recent release of the Red Skies album. Polish Jazz Cafe Posk, 238-246 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 0RF. £12/10
Mon 24th June 6.30-10.30pm: with Will Bartlett @ The Archduke. We will be playing some of our favourite jazz & latin standards and more! Concert Hall Approach, South Bank, London SE1
Weds 26th June 8.30pm: Riff Raff @ E17jazz. With Dave Manington, Ivo Neame, Rob Updegraff, Tom Challenger & Tim Giles. Beautiful compositions by Dave Manington. Orford Road Social Club, Walthamstow, London E17. £10/7 click here to book
Thurs 27th June 8.30pm: Impossible Ark Night @ The Vortex. With Stan Sulzman-sax, Ross Stanley-organ, Rob Updegraff-guitar & Tim Giles-drums. Originals, standards and more... 11 Gillett Square. London N16 8AZ
Fri 28th June 8.30pm: Babelfish @ The Vortex. With Barry Green, Chris Laurence & Paul Clarvis! We'll be playing material from last year's album and our forthcoming one!! 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ. Click here to book
JOHN PETTERS SWING BAND
John Petters is announcing the release as a digital download of the album 'Sing Sing Sing' by the John Petters Swing Band. You can now buy the album on Itunes, from Amazon. The session was recorded in 2007 and features James Evans - clarinet & sax, David Blenkhorn - guitar, vocal, Charles Condy - piano & Heather Birt - bass.
London Riverboat Shuffle -7th September. Tickets are selling very well. 2 bands on the Dixie Queen. Details: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/thamesriver.htm
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An Evening of Songs From The Great American Songbook with the Meena Lee Quartet at The Market House, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire PE12 9DD on Friday 17th May 2013 from 8.00 pm (doors open 7.30 pm). Tickets £5.00 from The Market House, telephone 01406 366767. (www.longsuttonmarkethouse.org) There are no refreshments available but you are welcome to bring along your own drinks and "nibbles".
Saturday 18 May 2013 - Sunday 19 May 2013 - THE MEDICINE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013
Johnty Wilks saxophonist plus Tim Wheater, Neil H, Tom Brennan, Olaf Nixon, Mathew Callow, Barbara Meiklejohn-free, and Lyz Cooper at Woodspring Stadium, Weston, UK
Andrei Pytaleu Jazz Quintet performing Latin and Jazz Standards Saturday, 18th May at St Mary`s Church, Hitchin. Andrei Pytaleu - piano, Tomas Pedersen - double bass, Jon Russell - guitar, Ronnie Fenn - drums, Elaine Simpson - vocal. Start at 7.30. Refreshments in Aid of Cancer Research UK. Tickets: adults - £ 12.00 Under 18 - £ 4.00. Tickets available from: Hitchin Initiative - 01462 453335, David`s Music Shop, Letchworth - 01462 475 900, Liz & Andrei Pytaleu - 01462 670 278, e mail: and...@googlemail.com
The Len Phillips Big Band Brings West End Star to Sidcup in Nat "King" Cole Tribute
After 27 years of providing the great sounds of the Swing Era, The Len Phillips Big Band will on Sunday 19th May be returning to the United Services Club, Sidcup with a concert in tribute to the smoothest voiced singer of them all: Nat "King" Cole. The evening will feature vocalist Colin Roy backed by the 16 piece big band. Singer Colin Roy has starred in West End shows such as "Five Guys Named Moe" & "Sweet Charity" as well as in his own show "The House That Nat Built" on two national tours. Colin said about the concert: "I am hugely excited about the programme we have lined up. It's great to be able to perform classics such as Mona Lisa, Unforgettable and Let's Face the Music and Dance to the sounds of the UK's finest big bands."
The concert programme will also feature instrumentals made famous by the likes of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Stan Kenton and Ted Heath. Band personnel includes David Black, Andy Flaxman, Chris Gower, Stuart Brooks, Harold Fisher, Don Hunt and Roy Willox. The evening starts at 8.00pm at the United Services Club, 108 Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6NE. Tickets are available on the door at £10 each. For more information call 01883 722 583 or visit lenphillipsbigband.co.uk.
Saturday May 25th 12:30 - 2pm (High Tide). Jazz On The Hythe - Colchester The Blackwater 4 are playing on MV Lotte alongside the Hythe as part of the Hythe refurb celebrations.
A festival celebrating the Hythe's past and potential taking place on Saturday 25 May from 11am. The festival will launch, and celebrate the work that has been happening at the Hythe as part of the 'Town to Port' wayfinding project, which aims to improve access and celebrate the historic background of the area. Highlights of the day will be a live music stand featuring local bands, a temporary skate park (courtesy of Ramp Rage), an art market with artwork being created at the scene and short films from Colchester Film Society. Also making an appearance will be the firstsite bus and community dance groups. On the water, one boat will have a jazz band performing while the Colne Light Ship will offer tours and possibly stage drama performances.
Saturday May 25th at Clacton - 7pm - 8:30 The Blackwater Band - Clacton Rugby Club - Valley Road - Clacton CO15 6NA. Brian (reeds) - Gerry (Bass) - Geff Peachy (Piano) Ron West (Drums) & Pete Jezard (trombone/vocals)
Maurizio Minardi Trio (www.mauriziominardi.co.uk) will be at The Vortex Jazz Club, 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ on Friday 7th June 2013 at 8.30pm. Tickets £9, available from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/204022 Tel 020 7254 4097 with Maurizio Minardi - piano, accordion, Nick Pini - double bass, Jason Reeve - drums
The Vince Dunn Orchestra led by drummer Vince Dunn, who has performed for over 25 years with iconic legends from Cleo Laine and Courtney Pine to modern greats such as Blu Cantrell and Pharrell Williams will be performingSaturday June 8th @ The Lambrook Prep School, Ascot, London. £40 . You can see more about Vince and his orchestra at www.vincedunn.com:
The Brubecks will be playing at the Corn Hall, 10 St Nicholas St, Town Centre, Diss IP22 4LB on 22nd June - Featuring Dave Brubeck's legendary music and original compositions by his sons. 22nd June 7.30pm Tickets : £19. Available online at www.disscornhall.co.uk or contact the Box Office on 01379 652 241. For more information please contact: jessic...@googlemail.com
For over 50 years, Dave Brubeck was a giant of American jazz, exciting millions of fans with his inimitable improvisation and rhythms. In the 70s and 80s his sons Darius, Chris and Dan - all fine musicians in their own right - recorded and toured worldwide with Dave as Two Generations of Brubeck and The New Brubeck Quartet. Now, following the death of their father in December last year, they have come together to play the music that made him a legend of modern jazz. With special guest British saxophonist Dave O'Higgins, this "Brubecks Play Brubeck" concert extraordinary evening of music will include famous Brubeck classics like Take Five and Blue Rondo a La Turk, as well as standard tunes associated with Dave and a few of their own popular compositions.
The Roger Odell Trio & Larraine Odell (voc). www.jazz-nights.com. will be appearing at the Bures Jazz Festival - Bures, Suffolk on the 4th July 2013. Gates Open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Artists featured are Larraine Odell & The Jazznights Trio, The Watson-Hurley Quartet, and Snake Davis with The Jazznights Trio.
The 29th Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival is set for July 5th to 14th with a foretaste of a Hot Summer in Birmingham here: ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRnCKf5PRqA.
Europe's biggest free jazz party will bring together hundreds of the best musicians working in this country and further afield for over 150 performances around England's second city. Watch this space for programme details.
Friday 12 July 2013 - Sunday 14 July 2013 - Peace In The Park 2013
Johnty Wilks saxophonist plus Craig Pruess, Lucinda Drayton, The Ganda Boys, and Andy Blisset at the Global Retreat Centre, Oxford, UK
Friday 19 July 2013 - Sunday 21 July 2013 - Singing Sticks Festival 2013
Johnty Wilks saxophonist, Klaridoo, LC Beats, SuperROO, Mack Yidhaki, Inta Africa, Chris Puleston, and Koichiro at The Overstone Scout Camp, Northampton
John Petters is promoting London Louis Armstrong Riverboat Shuffle on the Dixie Queen Sat 7th September - a trip along the river, under Tower Bridge, towards Westminster and back out towards the Thames barrier (tides permitting) with trad jazz performances on two decks, with adequate dancing and seating areas for everyone. The number of tickets sold will be limited in order that everyone can be seated. The boat departs at 14:00 from Tower Pier, returning a 17:00. There will be two bars on board, but no food, so you may bring picnics. Two sizzling hot, traditional jazz bands - John Petters New Orleans All Stars and Trefor Williams Usual Suspects. Tickets are just £29.50 per person. If you or your club can get a party of 10 or more, they can do a special price.
To book please send a cheque payable to TERESA PETTERS to 218 New House Farm Hospital Drove Long Sutton, PE12 9EN.
Booking form: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/documents/dixiequeen.pdf
If you prefer to pay by Paypal send an e-mail to tjp...@traditional-jazz.com for a Paypal invoice.
The New Orleans All stars will feature - the outstandingly talented Alan Bateman, currently performing in a sell-out show recreating the '50s Louis Armstrong All Stars arrangements to great acclaim. Joining Alan will be the internationally famous clarinet/saxophonist, Pete Allen with trombonist, respected writer and broadcaster Mike Pointon. Together with Jonathan 'J J' Vinten and bassist Keith Donald. Trefor 'Fingers' Williams will be with trumpeter, Denny Illett and Australian reedman, Karl Hird with Dave Hewett a formidable trombonist. Banjo, guitarist, Dave Moorwood with young drumming star, Baby Jools.
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Monday
Jazz in the Round, The Cockpit, Gateforth St, Marylebone NW8 8EH. Jazz/contemporary music every last Monday in the month. www.thecockpit.org.uk/jazz First band 8pm. Tickets from £8 020 7258 2925. DJ set with Jez in the bar.
Tuesday
Annie's Jazz at Ye Olde Smack, 7 High Street, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 2EN. Every Tuesday 8-30-11pm. Free admission. www.anniesjazz.co.uk for more. Annies Jazz @yeoldesmack. annie...@googlemail.com
The Bottleneck Blues Club who meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester. Normally tickets £10, doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. Good food, reasonably priced available at the venue. Further information, location map and future gig list at www.bottleneckblues.com.
Jazz at The Kings Langley Club. The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm. 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, visitors welcome. There will be a session as usual on January 1st.
A Norfolk gig - The Eddie Seales Big Band perform on the 1st Tuesday of the month is at The William Burt Centre, West Winch (near Kings Lynn). www.eddiesealesbigband.co.uk
Humphrey Lyttelton Band will be at the Bull's Head, Barnes, SW13 9PY, tickets £12. This is a regular monthly booking, 2nd Tuesday of every month. For more information www.humphreylyttelton.com/live
Every Tuesday Evening 7.30 -9.30pm. Music, Improvisation, Meditation & Mindfulness at Samatha House, near Stisted, Essex. Explore & learn relaxing meditation techniques, music improvising workshops & listening to meditative music (plus Johnty Wilks saxes, synths, flutes, Darnell keyboards & synths,) plus special guests (musicians, meditation teachers including "virtual performance sessions" from around the world via the internet & projected onto a large screen). £5.00 (or £7.50 including food at the earlier time 6.30pm and socialising). There will also be projections, candles and subdued lighting for a relaxing ambience. For more info and to book call Johnty on 0771 359 4543. B & B is also available.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, Saxophonist Johnty Wilks presents Music and Meditation Workshops for musicians and non musicians. Learn to meditate, listen to music and hear musicians improvising. Samatha House, on a farm, Near High Rodding, Dunmow, Essex. Please book in advance. Also get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a musician (improvisers only, jazz influenced or meditation type music) or as a guest speaker on meditation and music - Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty...@googlemail.com
Wednesday
Every Wednesday evening The Belvedere Jazz and Swing Music Club, at the Belvedere Function Centre, Harding Elms Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UH. Doors open at 7:30pm with music commencing at 8:00pm -10.30pm. Admission £10. Top bands and artists - see above for programme. Friendly atmosphere, candle lit tables- all welcome. Large free car park, bar. www.belvederejazz.co.uk
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month Saxophonist Johnty Wilks 8.30 - 11.30pm "Johntys Chill out Sessions" - Ibiza Chillout music, romantic jazz and lounge music with saxophonist Johnty Wilks plus regular special guests from the jazz and chillout world. At the beautiful Lounge and Terrace area of the Traffic Bar Cafe. 39 High Street,. Dunmow, CM6 1AE. Tel: 01371 876745. A perfect way to spend a mid week evening. Please get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a guest - relaxing music only. Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty...@googlemail.com
New regular Wednesday night - from 8pm at The Dalston Jazz Bar, 4 Bradbury Street N16 8JN presents The New Trio Gig with Cyro Zuzi on drums, Cameron Pier on Guitar, Bukky on Tenor & Soprano Sax plus Guests. Good food & Beverage available. Free entry. Come support this new night :)
Jazz at the Railway Hotel, Southend. 32 Clifftown Road Town Centre, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1AJ. The best of the local Jazz scene with many special guests! Free admission. Start at 8.30.
The Liberty Hall Jazz Band are playing on the first Wednesday of each month at Liberal Club, 7 Station Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0RZ .
Thursday
At The Little Crown, 12 Short Wyre Street, Colchester CO1 1LN more Trad Jazz with The Dixie Jazz Trio 8:00 - 10:30 On every 2nd Thursday of the month. Note the time is 8:00 - 10:30pm. - The Dixie Trio + 1.
The Cyril Bass Jazz Quartet plus Guests play very nice easy listening jazz every last Thursday of the month from 8:30pm - 11:00pm at The King William IV, 816 High Road, Leyton E10 6AE, opposite the entrance to Tesco. Free entry, with Brodie's brewery real ales and beers. Pub tel: 020 8556 2460 mob: 07976 122853 Email: jamesan...@brodiesbeers.com.
Botley Hill Farmhouse, Limpsfield Rd, Warlingham, CR6 9QH. (01959 577 154) a 15th century farmhouse set on the Titsey estate, and now a free house and restaurant - standing on the Prime Meridian and International Date Line - www.botleyhill-farmhouse.co.uk, have announced their line up for their Free every Thursday evenings, at 8:30pm - Jazz in the Bar
Googlies Jazz Supper Club at Botany Bay Cricket Club, East Lodge Lane, Enfield, EN2 8AS present Live Jazz every Thursday evening. Doors open 7.30pm with Live Performance from 8 o'clock. There is a Licensed Bar, food available & free ample car parking. The Colin Peters Quartet support a different guest star each week. New Members and Guests Welcome. Admission - unless otherwise stated is - Guests £9.00 per night, Members £7.00 per night Membership: £15.00 per year
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month Saxophonist Johnty Wilks presents live music, dj and "micro clubbing" - why have a late night? This event is early evening event. Come and dance to Jazz, jazz funk and fusion with dj Johnty, plus live sax with Johnty Wilks and guests. Also half price cocktails and snacks available. The Corner Lounge, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1XB http://www.thecornerlounge.co.uk/ Free 01245 505 880. Please get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a guest (guitarists, keys, bass, trumpet, flute etc) , jamming over jazz funk records and/or jazz funk backing tracks. Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty...@googlemail.com
The Pump House Jazz Club at Watford continues on Thursdays. http://www.pumphouse.info/cgi-bin/pumphouse/site.pl?skin=blues&type=wiki&mode=view&fn=pump_house_jazz_club
The Cross Keys is an independent pub in Tunbridge Wells with live music at the core. Sonny's Jazz nights run every Thursday and there is no charge for entry. Find them on St Johns Road (A26) just over a mile north of Tunbridge Wells Town Centre. 236/238 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9XD Tel: 01892 536 516:
The Just Jazz & Blues Band have a regular monthly spot at "The Audley", Mount Street, London W1. Admission Free - starts from 7.30pm - Food & drink available.
Friday
Music at Marigolds, Harlow Cricket Club. A great regular jazz night in Harlow on the last Friday of every month. More at: www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk. They also host some great blues nights: Jazz £8 on the door or £7 in advance - Blues £7 on the door or £6 in advance. See Listings
Friday Jazz at The Hillside, 1 Church Street, Wheathampstead, Herts., AL4 8AP Starts at 8:30-10:45pm. The cost is £35 pp which includes a (very) delicious 3-course meal, a welcome cocktail, and the music charge.
Saturday
A new monthly AFTERNOON venue featuring Dixie/Swing/Blues & a bit of skiffle from 1:30 - 4:30 pm at The Cherrytree, Brightlingsea CO7 0JF
Sunday
The White Hart Pub in Whitechapel, 1 Mile End Road, Stepney, London E1 4TP (020 7790 2894) features a variety of quality jazz acts are every Sunday. All shows run 7.30pm - 10.15pm. Free Entry (gratuity collection during performance)
The Globe Pub, 20 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6NA. (Opposite Tesco car park entrance) have Different Trad Jazz bands every Sunday 12:30 - 3:30pm. Free entrance and Free food.
For Trad Jazz fans there is the long-established Hornchurch Jazz Club, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex. Tel: Laurie on 07913 558616. Great atmosphere. Dancing. Drinks at Club Prices.Admission £7. Members £6. Guests £6. 8:30 - 11pm.
The Little Jazz Club at the Mayflower in Leigh is no more, due to noice complaints.
Jazz and Tapas, 1st Sunday of the month, 1.00 - 4.00pm, O Picado, 403 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7HU, Tel 01702 300540 Sunday lunchtime 1pm to 4pm, at O'Picado, a family run Portugese restaurant. Bookings 01702 300540. Quality laid back and swinging jazz and delicious home cooked Madeiran food.
7 April: Chris Kibble (pno) & Chris Rodel (bass)
5 May: Mick Foster (saxes) & Tony Compton (accordian)The Joiners Arms (Camberwell) 35, Denmark Hill, Camberwell, SE5 8RS present SUNDAY LUNCH TONGUE - weekly big band events. FREE ENTRY From 2pm to 5pm. Real ales and PIZZA available! Food from 12-4pm.
There is a regular session at The Woolpack, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich IP4 2SH on the last Sunday of each month and bank holidays with a regular rhythm section and different front line each month. Contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622
The Moorish Lounge, 3, Quay St., Woodbridge present the Paul Hodgson Trio featuring guitarist Jim Mullen and organist Mike Gorman on the last Sunday of every month. 2 to 5pm. Admission FREE.
O Picado news - Jazz & Tapas at O Picado, 403 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 7HU, 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Quality, laid back and swinging jazz and delicious home cooked Madeiran food, with Mick Foster (saxes) & Dominic Ashworth (guitar). Every first Sunday of the month. Tel 01702 300540 for bookings.
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There is a regular monthly gig by the Kol Paterson Band at The Galley in Woodbridge, 21 Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4LX www.galley.uk.com. Contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622
For fans of Trad Jazz out there, may we direct to you Wilf James' comprehensive listings -- http://bit.ly/r0lcY2, or just Google Wilf's Jazz!!
News & Forthcoming Events at Exchange House Music Club, Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex, CM4 0QY. Tel. 01277 824 616. Contact David Price:
David recently completed his purpose built mini concert hall at his residence in Blackmore, Essex.
The Banjo Club meets every Monday at Exchange House 2.00-4.00pm. Play the music - join the banjo band.
David Viscount Price A.L.C.M., Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex CM4 0QY. Tel: 01277 824 616 or 07885 423 393 www.jazzbanduk.com
Retrospectivejazz, are a trad and Dixieland band based in darkest NE Essex. You can find their website at http://.retrospectivejazz.cticloud.co.uk
There is some great jazz coming up at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG. Tel: 01245 606505, email: boxo...@chelmsford.gov.uk. You can see Chelmsford Theatres' complete Autumn brochure by clicking here. The theatre website is here.
We have been asked to mention a venue in Tunbridge Wells, Kent called Trinity Theatre (www.trinitytheatre.net) which hosts music, dance, theatre, comedy and film events. It is almost entirely run by volunteers and has been going for over 25 years:
The Pheasantry - London's leading supper club 152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT. Monday-Saturday: Doors 7.00pm Show 8.30pm. Sundays: Doors 6.30pm Show 8.00pm. Bookings: 08456 027 017 | www.pizzaexpresslive.com
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New Independent Vocal Jazz Academy - The first British and International Vocal (Jazz) Academy (BIVJA) workshop course will take place from Spring 2013 with ongoing enrolment thereafter. This is a high quality enterprise implementing the skills and experience of a full rhythm section. A course for those who wish to acquire a greater understanding of the working of that rhythm section plus harmony, aural, jazz music theory and jazz style through practical sessions integrating performance, audience communication, history, safe vocal technique, extending range and improvisation and all 'tools of the trade'.
Where: Ealing W5, West London
When: Course A - Fortnightly on Sundays plus performance dates and masterclasses
Course B - Fortnightly on Saturdays and as above
Course C - Monday evenings
Who for: Individuals who are serious about developing their knowledge and skills with a view to creating successful jazz performance - all styles, all ages, singers and instrumentalists.
Why: BIVJA is keen to encourage mature students as well as young people at the start of their careers.
There are very few bespoke courses for those who wish to empower themselves with a greater understanding of the rhythm section, band leading and performance confidence.
Is it for me? Call for an informal chat on 020 8992 1571 (leave message and we'll call you back).UNIQUE - BIVJA promotes a warm but challenging environment and it's different because of its very 'hands on' approach. As the course develops ALL students will have acquired some practical knowledge of piano, bass, kit and percussion playing and band leading skills in addition to vocal and technical skills. Sessions will be followed by a de-brief, student feedback, career support and Q+A - again a unique opportunity
Specialist workshops - Participants will have access to workshops on specific skills such as recording, PA set up and mixing and workshops with visiting professional singers, instrumentalists and mentors. Tutors will vary including Gareth Williams - piano; Peter Ind - bass; Les Cirkel - drums. The support group created by this enterprise will assist students in self-promotion and performance opportunities.
BIVJA Director - Verona Chard - 020 8992 1571 - leave message, and contact details
07985 440902 www.veronachard.com/bivja v...@veronachard.com
MehrClef are holding a Jazz Summer Course at LMH Oxford University 18-24 August. All instruments and vocals, all levels. Minimum age 14, no upper age limit. Amazing team of tutors! For details contact in...@mehrclef.com or go to www.mehrclef.com.
The Julian Joseph Jazz Academy will run weekly in Hackney on Saturday afternoons, under the artistic direction of internationally renowned jazz pianist and composer Julian Joseph, offering talented young instrumentalists and vocalists aged 12-19, the opportunity to work with acclaimed jazz artists to develop their skills through a curriculum underpinned by an introduction to the American roots of jazz. Sign up at https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=EkjCExyKXg2VAdM7eEHiqw
www.hmdt.org.uk HMDT is now on Facebook. Join us at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hackney-Music-Development-Trust-HMDT/33789453887
Tweet us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/info_at_hmdt
If you play the saxophone and want to join an informal Saxophone group then come along on a Tuesday evening at Coopers School in Upminster. The Havering Saxophonics are an adult saxophone choir that focus on playing for fun. It is a reading band but all levels are welcome. from 7pm - 9pm. £5... (£3 for concessions). A cup of tea at half time is free.... for more info call John on 01708 446644 or visit www.thehaveringsaxophonics.co.uk
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History of Jazz in Essex - Do you have any Memories?
Essex on Tour is current undertaking research (led by Essex based musician Snowboy) into the History of Jazz in Essex- spanning back the last 70 years with the aim of creating an exhibition which will tour around the county and be hosted in the libraries. Project Manager Tony Morrison says “It’s an exciting project as we seek out and interview the musicians / promoters / venues that have played their part in the jazz scene across region over the last 60 years and though you wouldn’t necessary think it there have been some key people based in Essex that not only have been part of a local scene but also had an impact nationally”
The project is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Arts Council England and Essex County Council plus supported by National Jazz Archives (based in Loughton) and Essex Music Services and as well as the exhibition there will be performances by top jazz players at various events to help raise the profile of the exhibition featuring a launch at Chelmsford Library in September. So if anyone has an exciting story to tell or some information that may be of interest then they should contact project manager Tony on tony.m...@essex.gov.uk
The Hertfordshire Music Service and North Herts Youth Jazz run the North Herts Youth Jazz Big Band
The band rehearses on Tuesday evenings, term time, at The North Herts Music School, Highbury House, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RU 01462 434052. Rehearsals run from 1715 to 1845. Up to age 19 or older if in full time education. We would welcome interest from rhythm section, horn section players and singers. Musicians of grade 5 standard and upwards. Either acoustic or electric bass players. Please be prepared to read charts too! Improvisers will be especially welcome but guidance and instruction will be given to all who wish it. We would also like to encourage composers to come along and write for this group. This band will perform at least once in public each term to promote the playing of jazz amoung young people and perform a wide range of jazz repertoire, from Duke Ellington to Mark Lockheart. There is a termly fee for membership, though a remission of fees scheme is operated by the Hertfordshire Music Service, subject to terms and conditions.
And especially for those of you with children/grandchildren still in school, we would like to bring to your attention the excellent music services and facilities provided by Essex Music Services. They are part of Essex County Council and provide " Quality instrumental tuition and workshops to school and colleges in Essex, covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles" " The opportunity for young people to perform in many youth orchestras and choirs " and " Concerts throughout the county where the groups showcase their talents."
One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) for young musicians who have a love for jazz. Members need to attain a minimum of grade 5 in their chosen instrument, and entry is by audition. The EYJO meets monthly for rehearsals. EYJO also go on tour and perform around the county. Their Musical Director is Martin Hathaway, who has directed the EYJO since 1991 and is one of the country's leading jazz musicians. Martin has won awards for both performance and composition. He has recorded and toured with Radiohead and appeared on their Platinum album Kid A. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz. Tickets for Essex Music Services' Jazz concerts may be purchased by calling 01206 798788 for tickets or email beverley...@essex.gov.uk
Just a reminder - I am sure most of you already listen in, but if you weren't aware of it you really should be listening to jazz broadcaster of the year Paul Barnes's show The Late Paul Barnes. The show is broadcast each Saturday between 11pm and 1am on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and 3CR (Beds, Bucks, Herts). And for those of you who aren't night owls, thanks to the wonders of modern technology you can "listen again" any time, anywhere by going to: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002mhdx
The Music Hot House, Jon Eno
Those of you who have been involved with youth jazz in Essex in the last ten years or so will probably have come across Jon Eno, a truly inspirational teacher who developed and ran Young Essex Jazz. Jon is now doing great things with youth music in the Midlands, and I am pleased to be able to let you know that he has been nominated for a Parliamentary award for services to jazz education - well done Jon, very richly deserved! His website is www.themusichothouse.co.uk - here are a couple of extracts:
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT - This May will see the Hot House team heading to the "Big Smoke" to be a part of the "All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group" (APPJAG) Annual Jazz Awards. I have been nominated for a Jazz Education award which is extremely exciting and to be credited to all of the amazing Hot House musicians! You can contact APPJAG through PPL or Jazz Services for further information.
HOLIDAY MUSIC COURSES -
July 24th - 27th (Summer Big Band) featuring special guest from Brunel University - Head of Jazz, Frank Griffith
August 19th - 22nd (Summer Latin & Funk) featuring special guest - Julian Joseph
Marlene Verplank
The new cd, "Ballads...mostly" is now ready to ship and Marlene is ready to take orders. It's chock full of superb standards and a couple of new songs.Complete details can be found on, www.marleneverplanck.com Please forward your address and a British check for 15 pounds to Marlene VerPlanck, 14 West Parkway, Clifton, NJ 07014 USA
The Duncan Fraser Big Band present:
'Dealing In Wheeler', the debut album from The Duncan Fraser Big Band is available for all to purchase, featurING some of the best young Jazz musicians in the UK. The album takes you through 7 original compositions by young Flugelhorn virtuoso and Composer Duncan Fraser. "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 just 16. You would be hard pushed to find any musical ensemble with young players with such professionalism, musicianship and ability these days." "Every track has been brilliantly crafted by Fraser and is clearly a direct tribute to his biggest influence as a jazz performer, Kenny Wheeler. His music is fresh yet still rooted in the Wheeler style. The combination of Fraser's talent as a jazz musician, arranger, composer and this fantastic young band make for an album which deserves to be recognised in the jazz world and beyond." ORDER YOUR COPY NOW from www.esteemrecords.com
The Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra www.tuxedojazzorchestra.com
The Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra has just produced a new CD - WHITE HEAT. 16 great tracks! The chaps (Dave Ford, Peter Rudeforth, James Evans, Sue Greenway, Mick Foster, Graham Hughes, Martin Litton, Sanduk
'The Da Capo Concert Band in Whetstone, Barnet is looking for new players. We particularly need brass players but woodwind players are also welcome. We play a varied wind band repertoire, including specialist wind band music from the likes of Philip Sparke as well as medleys of show-tunes, popular marches; jazz and big band pieces; and themes from film and television. There is no audition but we ask that players are Grade 6 standard or above. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings, 8pm-10pm. For more information see http://www.dacapoconcertband.org.uk/ or email enqu...@dacapoconcertband.org.uk.'
Sax Players wanted. Laurie is looking for alto and tenor players on a permanent basis for his Monday night rehearsal band based in Bentley (just outside Brentwood). Nice band, nice people and a nice cuppa in the break! If you are interested give Laurie a ring on 01702 540061 or his mobile 07778590336
St Albans Big Band (new name for the St Albans Stage Band) is looking for young talented trombonists in the area who would like to join. Maximum age 18. They are looking at doing the Music For Youth Festival this year, both regional and national festivals, collaborating with the North Herts Big Band as well as booking a top jazzer to play with the band this year. If interested, please email ke...@jazzjam.co.uk
Musicians wanted for a big band based in Hatfield, Herts. In particular trombones, trumpets and saxes needed, but if you fancy big band playing please get in touch. Rehearsals every Monday evening. Please call Dick Barnard on 07754 406965 for more information.
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Bass player available - Matt Lowrie
I'm the house bassist for the Buckhurst Hill jazz jam, and specialise in depping for function bands and playing in musical theatre. I play electric and upright bass, and I'm a proficient reader. You can find a summary of my CV at www.mattlowriemusic.com Contact me for any gig or more details at ma...@mattlowriemusic.com
Graham Hunter is an experienced professional trumpeter and singer, who teaches various musical instruments, with the emphasis on FUN ! ! He will be joining our teacher listings directly.
As a brass specialist, he can give tuition to complete beginners right up to advanced level for the whole valved brass family from trumpet to tuba. Pupils will normally learn how to read music, some theory, and how to improvise. Additionally, beginner lessons are available for drum kit, piano, nylon-strung guitar, bass-guitar and singing. Graham Hunter, 01702 540010 or 07724 088 511 www.grahamhunter.net
Nick Baya, a jazz trained music college student, is offering saxophone and theory lessons beginning from 1st June. Lessons will be available to all ages and abilities with very competitive prices, and will include classical training as well as jazz for those interested in taking grades. Contact now for more details or to book a lesson on 07402 399 746 or send an email to nick...@aim.com
This from Loughton guitar legend Mike Eaves, who has worked with artistes as diverse as Lee Ryan, Will Young, Shirley Bassey, Michael Ball, John Williams, Martine McCutcheon, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Please see www.mikeeaves.co.uk for more information and details of special offers, or call Mike on 020 8508 5539 Mike has a new website for my guitar tuition. Please have a look - www.mikeeaves.co.uk - it is much more interactive than the last. He has started a blog on the site, writing a mixture of articles - some about playing the guitar, and some anecdotes from professional work he has done. There is a useful stuff section, which has an online metronome, tuner and chord finder on it as well as links to a couple of apps and hase also included a shop, which has links to products
Keith Neill
Hi everyone
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There will be an evening of Dixieland Jazz with Paula Jackman's Jazzmen on Saturday 15th June 8pm at Holly Trees Primary School, Brentwood, CM14 5RY.
Tickets £15 including fish supper, in advance only, available from hollyt...@hotmail.co.uk
Jazz at the Green Note "jam great atmosphere!" on the 1st Sunday of every month. Music 8:30pm - Band set followed by a jam. 106 Parkway, Camden NW1 7AN.
June 2nd - Peter Ibbetson's The Twelveheads with Peter Ibbetson - Drums/Electronics, Tom Challenger - Tenor Saxophone, Alan Nathoo - Tenor Saxophone, Tom Farmer - Double Bass
Derek Nash Quartet plays Herts Jazz Club from 8pm-10.30 pm Sunday 2 June 2013 at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
A really popular multi reedsman, Derek has become a favourite at jazz clubs and festivals all over Britain and makes a welcome return to Herts Jazz. As a sideman he has been a member of Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and the Ronnie Scott's Blues Explosion for many years. On top of that, he's played backing sax for Eric Clapton, Sir Tom Jones, Sir Paul McCartney, The Who frontman Roger Daltrey, Fleetwood Mac founding guitarist Peter Green and 60s soul sensation Eddie Floyd. He has also led his own groups for over 30 years including the very popular Sax Appeal and has released numerous albums under his own name including "Joyriding" with the all star group featured tonight.
Derek Nash - Saxes, David Newton - Piano, Geoff Gascoyne - Bass, Sebastiaan De Krom - Drums. Tickets: JUST £5 for students and under-21s; £11 advance; £13 at the door; £8 members.
Book online at http://www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk/whatsonstage.html
Picnic Jazz at the Pavilion on Sunday 28 July in Orford, Suffolk IP12 2NY. Doors open at 12, Adults £15 and Children Free. Appearing this year are Georgia Mancio and Polly Gibbons plus Natasha Hodge with Jazz Bazaar and also Nick Raison. Further Information from Jacki Maslin 01394 450799 or orfor...@wellassociates.co.uk
The Sparrows of Paris, Jazz quartet with a French twist! Presenting French music of the 1930s to 50s and Jazz featuring Carolyn Saint-Pé, Pete Watson, Thierry Courault and Julia Doyle.
Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec, 140 Newington Butts, Kennington, London SE11 4RN Tube: Kennington on Saturday 6th July @ 9:00pm until 12:00 midnight.
Free entry. The Sparrows of Paris www.thesparrowsofparis.com Twitter: @sparrowsofparis
Saturday May 25th 12:30 - 2pm (High Tide). Jazz On The Hythe - Colchester The Blackwater 4 are playing on MV Lotte alongside the Hythe as part of the Town to Port Festival - detailed further along. (Bring something to sit on if coming for the jazz)
The Jazz Mix @ The Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea. Admission £12, students £6 with valid photo card Doors open 8pm, music from 8.30 to 11pm
The current season of The Jazz Mix comes to a close on Thursday 30th May 2013 with Southend's own legendary jazz fusion funksters C-Level taking to the stage at the Maritime Room. The band regularly played in the Southend area in the 80's and built up a real following as a "must see" act playing their style of contemporary jazz fusion/funk. The band members now live in different areas of the UK and rarely get to perform together, their last gig was in the Maritime Room back in February 2011 where they went down a storm, so it's a real pleasure to have them back to finish off the season. The band for the evening features Gary Plumley on sax, Tony Sandeman on guitar, Alan Forman on bass, Sam Edwards on keyboards and Alan Clarke on drums.
Over sixty two of the finest and most accomplished British jazz musicians will descend on Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City for the critically acclaimed and hotly anticipated 2013 Herts Jazz Festival. Friday 20 – Sunday 22 September. Box Office 01707 357117 http://www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk/hertsjazzfestival2013.html
Hawthorne Theatre, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6BX
The stellar line up includes 'The Godfather of British Jazz' Stan Tracey, master improviser Kenny Wheeler, eclectic virtuoso Django Bates, piano prodigy Reuben James and jazz superstar and 60s legend Georgie Fame. For full details go to www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk
Early Bird Booking Information:
Early Bird Weekend Tickets: £80.00
Early Bird Weekend Tickets for Herts Jazz Members: £70.00
Student Weekend tickets: £20
(Early Bird offer across all ticket bands are valid until 1 July after which time prices will increase by £10). Session tickets are also on sale now with 10% off for two or more sessions purchased in advance.
There will be a Jazz night at the Redbridge Sports & Leisure Centre, Forest Road, Barkingside, Essex IG6 3HD on Tuesday 4th June 2013 8.00pm to 10.30pm. Tickets £6 each or 2 for £10
Derek Nash - Tenor Sax currently with Jool's Holland Band. Brian Dee - Keyboard, Len Skeat - Bass. Johnny Withers - Drums and Paul Wood - Vocals
Buster plays Buster hits the West End! Sunday 9th June 2:30pm matinee show at St James Theatre, 12 Palace Street, London SW1E 5JA only 5mins walk from Victoria train station. Tickets: £15.00 or £30.00 including Sunday Brunch (service from noon). Box office: tel 0844 264 2140. Jo Fooks - sax, Neil Casey - piano, Pete Ringrose - bass, Buster Birch - drums.
Since its debut in March 2011 Buster plays Buster has been delighting audiences with its magic and charm. One for all the family, young and old, jazz enthusiasts and otherwise have all thoroughly enjoyed this well produced show. A first class jazz quartet featuring musicians of the highest calibre performing live to a screening of the Buster Keaton classic silent movie "Sherlock Jr". The music is specifically arranged for the group, scored out and sync'd to the movie, but also features plenty of improvised solos from these great jazz musicians, which creates a cohesive work merging the two art forms in to a unique experience for the audience.
Veteran jazz trombone star, Jackie Free brings his Chicagoans back to The Arc, (St John's Arts Centre, St John's Walk, Market St. Old Harlow) on Thursday 30th May for a session of no-holds-barred-Dixieland Jazz. Tickets are a mere £10 on the door. The gig starts at 8pm. Further details - Tel: 01406 365731 - www.traditional-jazz.com
In a career which stretches back to the late '40s, Jack has played with many of his American heroes, including Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong. The Armstrong gig came about from a call from the Marquis of Donegal, a besotted jazz fan, who staged concerts at top London venues in the '50s. The Marquis arranged for the New Orleans clarinettist, George Lewis to play with Jackie. Other memorable occasions include sessions with, 'the Last of the Red Hot Mamas', Sophie Tucker and Judy Garland. At the height of the Trad boom in the '50s, Jack was blowing up a storm in the Freddy Randall Jazz Band. He later joined the ensemble led by his old pal, clarinettist Dave Shepherd. During the 1980s Jack was a regular guest at the Square Jazz Club in Harlow, where he first played with ex Harlow drummer, John Petters' Dixielanders. In 1989 he did a number of dates with the Legends of American Dixieland - Wild Bill Davison and Art Hodes, including a sell-out concert at the Playhouse, Harlow and the famous 100 Club in Oxford St.
Thursday's gig spotlights top trumpeter, Pete Rudeforth, currently with the Chris Barber Band, and one of the most talented jazz players in the UK. John Crocker, clarinet and tenor saxophone spent over 30 years in the Chris Barber Jazz & Blues Band. The first class rhythm section features piano professor, Martin Litton and bassist Murray Salmon who, with drummin' man John Petters will form the driving dynamic support for this special concert.
Thursday 13th June 2013 - One Night only with Liane Carroll at Cliffs Pavilion Restaurant - Southend-on-Sea
Portraits of Jazz, in association with 'Annie's Jazz' and 'The JazzCo' presents…. A multi-award winning performer who has just released her fourth album to critical acclaim. There are not enough superlatives to describe this most talented and engaging of performers. Deeply soulful singing, superb innovative piano playing and a zany sense of fun add up to pure magic. A very warm, funny lady who will have you laughing, crying and dancing all within the space of one song. In the beautiful surroundings of Essex's leading performance venue, this evening promises to be a night to remember for fans of jazz, soul, and musicians alike.www.lianecarroll.co.uk
Book now to avoid disappointment at:
https://southendtheatres.org.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=C5028AF8-E86B-4257-9368-04CCCE40CF33
Box Office : 01702 351135
Saturday 15th June between 11.00am and 4.00pm in the coffee bar at Waitrose South Woodford (yes! you read that correctly), the Woodford Wheezards will be performing popular jazz and latin standards. This is an informal event with no admission charge - dancing in the aisles is definitely encouraged and you don't have to shop or even buy a coffee if you don't want to. However, the event is being held to help raise funds for Parkinsons UK and Lords Taverners so donations will of course be welcome.
The Woodford Wheezards led by Geoff Seeff on violin and tenor sax will, on this occasion combine the talents of Paoli Losi, keyboard; Paul Whelpton, bass; Pete Edwards drums; Alan Phillips, baritone sax and Dave Burns, valve trombone. The band will be joined by a number of guest singers and musicians throughout the day including Annie Dehaney -Steven, Sue Jarvis and Andrew Webber. The Wheezards are mainstays of the hitherto annual Woodford Festival, which unfortunately is not taking place this year. However, if you want to know a little more about the band and what they get up to you can visit the Festival website on www.woodfordfestival.org.uk"ust in case! nice jam great atmosphere!
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The Buckhurst Hill Jazz Jam is back again this (and every) Sunday from 8.00pm, downstairs at: Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club, 50 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5BY. Hosted by Deano with an incredible house band led by award-winning pianist Chris Neill (www.chrisneill.co.uk). An incredible atmosphere: always different, but always the same great fun vibe, and run for the benefit of the jammers rather than as a gig for the house band. You don't have to play, the audience always thoroughly enjoy themselves too. And a family friendly venue too, so please bring along children/grandchildren along. Admission £3, and drinks are at club prices. Free easy local parking. Full details are at www.jazzjam.co.uk, but if you have got any questions please feel free to email (ke...@jazzjam.co.uk), or call or text me on 07970 910080. We look forward to seeing you there.
Every Friday - the Loughton Open Mic Night. We aren't big on genres, and we aren't big on egos! If you play or sing blues, rock, pop, soul, funk, jazz, rock n rol, whateverl - come along and play with our award winning house band Infusion with Chris Neill (keyboards), Matt Lowrie (bass), Dom Antony (drums)). Every Friday evening, 8.30pm til 11.00pm, admission £4, at: The Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton IG10 4NX. The venue is 5 minutes' walk from Loughton tube station, and is just off Loughton High Street with easy and free on-street parking. Open to singers and instrumentalists (backline and frontline). The atmosphere is friendly and informal, the audience are supportive, and drinks are very reasonably priced. Full details are at www.loughtonjam.co.uk, call or text Keith on 07970 910080, or just reply to this email!
May 29th - Cliff Longhurst's Jazz Knights Orchestra
The 17 Piece Jazz Knights Orchestra is led by drummer Cliff Longhurst, paying homage to the music of Woody Herman. The line-up is that used by Woody over the many eras his music covered: - Annika Magnberg - vocals, 5 trumpets, 3 trombones, 5 saxophones with 3 tenors (The Four Brothers line-up) and 5 rhythm including vibes. Although most of the charts are instrumental, as Woody was a recognised and well respected singer, the concert/dance repertoire also includes vocal arrangements that he recorded over the years, as well as a selection from his tribute to Al Jolson album - The Jazz Swinger. Songs performed with Woody in concert included those by Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Nat 'King' Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Eckstine, The Andrews Sisters, Billie Holliday & Sarah Vaughan. Cliff Longhurst has toured with Herb Miller (Glenn's brother) and Harry Bence in the New Squadronaires, as well as artists including Max Bygraves & Norman Wisdom. Cliff's been MD for Peter Gordeno, Bob Monkhouse, and was Danny Williams' MD for 10 years touring with his Nat 'King' Cole Show.
June 5th - The Jimmy Hastings Quartet
Jimmy Hastings-tenor sax, John Horler-piano, Tim Wells-double bass, Trevor Tomkins-drums. Over the years Jimmy Hastings has been a member of orchestras accompanying Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr., Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughan, Aretha Franklin, and many other singers, and has also worked for Nelson Riddle, Robert Farnon, Henry Mancini and Benny Carter. Jimmy has also been a member of the John Dankworth Generation & Humphrey Lyttleton Bands and played with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra.
June 12th - Alan Clarke & Son with Reg Webb, Dave Mascall, Andy Staples and Debbie TaylorFather and Son Alan & Robert Clarke will be each having their own set of drums for this fun entertaining evening of swing mainstream jazz. Alan was Roy Castle's drummer for several years. Also featuring the exciting Reg Webb on keyboards, guitarist Dave Mascall who's played guitar extensively at home & abroad from The Ritz to Ronnie Scott's and from the Albert Hall to the Bluenote club in Japan. Andy Staples on double bass & Debbie Taylor - vocals.
June 19th - 'Billie to Ella' Heather Simmons, Richard Pite, Tim Huskisson, Ted Beament & Roger Curphey
Billie to Ella is a show paying tribute to the lady singers of jazz from the early blues singers such as Bessie Smith to the be bop singers such as Sarah Vaughan. Heather will give a flavour of their singing techniques and phrasing and give a little background to their colourful lives. She will be singing with some of this country's finest jazz musicians. Heather has sung in many venues across the world including Ronnie Scotts, Preservation Hall, The Village Vanguard and Kensington Palace and she is delighted to be singing for you this evening with her dear friends.
June 26th - Julian Marc Stringle + Dominic Ashworth with Sam Edwards, Andy Staples & Martin 'Magic' Johnson
The acclaimed British Jazz Award Best Clarinettist Winner 2006 Julian Marc Stringle, an engaging man of extraordinary talent has played with Peanuts Hucko, George Chisholm, Don Lusher, Kenny Baker, Cleo Lane & Sir John Dankworth. He has recorded with John Parricelli, Digby Fairweather, Jim Mullen, Marc Almond, Tommy Whittle, George Melly, Joe Brown, Chas & Dave. Top Canadian guitarist Dominic Ashworth has toured and recorded with Carol Kidd, Michael Garrick, Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen with George Melly and Paul Jones. Sam Edwards - piano, Martin 'Magic' Johnson - drums and Andy Staples - double bass.
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL every month - usually the first Friday in the month and just £8 on the door and a start time of 8:30pm. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vets surgery, post code is CM16 6DB. There is a licensed bar at village hall prices, tea and coffee and snacks are served at very reasonable prices and there is ample parking. Ted Beament is the resident pianist - bass and drums varies from month to month. Contact 01992 522621 with any queries. http://northwealdvillagehall.org/ The current program is :
Friday 7th June The Dynamic Duo, Alan Barnes Saxophone Bruce Adams Trumpet. Ted Beament Piano Simon Thorpe Bass Winston Clifford Drums
Due to the incredible popularity of our monthly "Saturday Lunchtime with Jack" starring The Jack Free All Stars we are continuing for the rest of the year. Our next four dates are
15th June
20th July.
Musicians regularly appearing are Pete Rudeforth, Mike Cotton, Gary Woods, John Crocke,r Bert Brandsma, Tim Huskisson, Colin Bray, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy. "The Happiest Saturday Afternoon in Essex"
JAZZ@ST ANT'S A great weekly jazz night - now in its 9th year! St Anthony's Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7 9PN. Every Wednesday 8.30 p.m. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all proceeds go to the band. For the latest listings visit www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants or Jazz in London listing. Please download their current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or go to their website: www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants
29 May: Paul Wood (vocals) + Cliff Hall (piano)
5 Jun: John Pamenter's All-star Seven - Chris Storey (trumpet/flugelhorn) + Ken Page (alto) + Bill Yeomans (tenor/flute) + Tracey Mendham (baritone/clarinet) + Hilary Cameron (piano/vocals)
12 Jun: John Withers (vibes) + Jonathan Smith (piano) + Lester Bennett (drums)
19 Jun: Tori Freestone (tenor/flute) + Jez Franks (guitar)
26 Jun: Marius Rudnick (saxes/flute) + Ayo Akintonwa (guitar) + Les Cirkel (drums)
with John Withers (drums) + John Pamenter (double bass) except where shown
EAST SIDE JAZZ CLUB @ THE CROWN 692 High Road Leytonstone, E11 3AA Just a few minutes walk from Leytonstone tube & bus station. Tel: 020 8989 8129 ttp://eastsidejazzclub.blogspot.com twitter: http://twitter.com/EastSJC e-mail: eastside...@gmail.com
Tuesday, 28 May from 8.30pm. Admission £5
*Clive Fenner Quartet* - Martin Hathaway (alto & soprano saxes), Mark Ridout (guitar), Geoff Gascoyne (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)
Tuesday, 4 June from 8.30pm. Admission £6
Jay Phelps (trumpet), Ruben Fox (tenor sax), Benet McLean (piano), Mark Lewandowski (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, 11 June from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Bobby Wellins (tenor sax), Barry Green (piano), Mick Hutton (bass), Clive Fenner (drums)Tuesday, 18 June from 8.30pm. Admission £6
Annie Whitehead (trombone), Jennifer Maidman (guitar), Steve Lodder (keyboard), Dudley Philips (bass guitar), Clive Fenner (drums)
JAZZ THURSDAYS AT THE RAFA CLUB (once Jazz at the Wash) Music is played every Thursday evening from 9 -11pm. Free Entry. The trio are having a break and they are now featuring a group led by a great Saxophonist, LESZEK KULASZEWICZ playing swing and mainstream. Your genial hosts are Barbara and Frank White at the Ilford RAFA Club, 295 Cranbook Road, Ilford IG1 4UA - opposite the Wash, Valentines Park. Drinks at club prices. Leave the car behind - there is a bus stop right outside! The club is well serviced by buses and is about a 10 minute walk from Ilford or Gants Hill Stations. For admission climb the steps, ring the bell and ask for the bar. Sitters in will be welcome for a couple of numbers.
Lesh Ensemble with singers
30th May - Melissa Cantzlaar
You'll have a chance to heard his great friends-guests-players such as: Chris Neill (pn, bs), Paolo Losi (pn, dr), Gabriel Keen (pn, sax), Paul Scott (bs), Phil Antonia (bs), Maciej Mikulski (bs), Nick Lowczowski (dr), Dominic Gountar (dr), Dave Hawthorn (dr), Gordon Wellard (dr), Rob Charles (bs), Dario Di Lecce (bs), Chris Ray (gt), Ienne Hunter (gt) and others. Please come and enjoy the company and the music.
ANNIE'S JAZZ AT YE OLDE SMACK, 7 High Street, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 2EN. Every Tuesday 8-30-11pm. Free admission, contact 07888 751062 or see www.anniesjazz.co.uk for more. Upcoming gigs A great line-up of returning artistes!! Please visit the new facebook page Annies Jazz @yeoldesmack. annie...@googlemail.com
Tuesday 28th May - Zak Barrett on sax, Elliott Weight on piano, Dominic Howles on Double-bass and Paul Budd on drums will be joined by Annie on vocals.
Tuesday 4th June - Ted Beament is joined by Simon Spillett on sax, Dominic Howles on Double-bass and Paul Budd on drums. A very welcome return for Simon Spillett and his interpretation of many of the classic jazz tunes. Hugely talented multi-instrumental musician who never fails to impress.
Tuesday 11th June - The Digby Fairweather Premier Quartet. An all-star line-up of jazz legends including Len Skeet on Double-bass, Dominic Ashworth of guitar and Neil Bullock on drums. Led by southends very own Digby who has done so much for the genre of jazz both as a musician,promoter and fan.
Tuesday 18th June - Clare Foster brings us an evening of Brazilian Jazz with Guillermo Hill on guitar, Andres Ticino on percussion and Shanti Paul Jayasinha on Trumpet and Cello. A sunny day would be the perfect addition to what promises to be a sophisticated evening of classy music.Tuesday 25th June - Ramon Farran (Founder and Conductor of The Spanish National Jazz Orchestra) appearing with John Crawford on piano, Jonny Gee on Double-bass, Mick Foster on sax and Shanti Paul Jayasinha on Trumpet. Ramon has composed several tunes especially for the evening and has re-arranged many of his compositons for Quintet. This will be a very special evening of vibrant Spanish Jazz.
Tuesday 2nd July - Five Star Swing. An array of multi-instrumental and vocal musicians who will have you dancing all night. This immensely popular band return for only the second time. Come early if you need a seat.
Tuesday 9th July - Paul Wood accompanied by the ever green Brian Dee on piano, Johnnie Withers on Drums and Murray Salmon on Double-bass. Paul is a very experienced singer having worked all over Europe with several different Big-bands. Accompanied by one of the most sought after accompanists in the UK.
LIVE JAZZ AT THE TAVERN on the Last Sunday of each Month.
55-57 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea, Essex CO15 5UH. Tel: 01255 814080. Admission £9 . Doors open 7.30pm . Jazz 8pm till 10.30pm
Sunday 26th May - Johnny Withers - Vibraphone, Ted Beament - Keyboards, Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums.
Sunday 30th June - Jo Fooks - Tenor Sax, Ted Beament - Keyboards. Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums.
JAZZ AT THE BARDSWELL - Last Tuesday of every month at the Bardswell Social Club, Bardswell Close, Brentwood CM14 4TJ: doors open 7 pm.: music from 8 - 10.30 pm. Admission £7.00. Refreshments at Club Prices. Resident trio - drums, piano, bass plus guests. Great crowd and drinks at club prices. For further information contact : Dave Grant 01708 763723.
28 May - Listen to the music of those two young and talented Linham Brothers raising the roof. Jazz makers Andy Linham on reeds and Ryan Linham on trumpet and flugelhorn.
25 June - Probably the most tuned in duo on the circuit these days, the acclaimed Julian Marc Stringle, clarinet, and the top Canadian guitarist, Dominic Ashworth, return for another memorable evening.
30 July - The versatile Chris Storey, trumpet, playing a wide variety of styles joins the incredible Jack Free, trombone, with his experience of over six decades and still going strong.
27 August - The much sought after Tim Huskisson, keyboard on this ocassion, accompanies the highly rated Martin Nickless, clarinet.
24 September - Listen to the gentle touches and sounds of the returning Dominic Ashworth, guitar, who accompanies the Clubs' favourite Scottish vocalist, Sharon Scott.
29 October - The multi talented instrumentalist Paul Higgs, trumpet this time, is joined by the long time Chris Barber reed player, Trevor Whiting, saxophone.
26 November - This is our Christmas Comes Early Party, with buffet included to get in with spirit and listen to, Gary Wood, trumpet & vocals, Martin Nickless, clarinet, Derek Clenshaw, trombone joining Tim Huskisson on keyboard.
QUEEN'S THEATRE, Hornchurch presents their Jazz/Swing/Blues listings September - December 2012. Box Office 01708 443333 | www.queens-theatre.co.uk
Every Sun | 12.45pm - 2.45pm | Doors open at 12 noon | In the Foyer - Regular sessions £4 | Under 16s free | Celebrity Sessions £7.50
SUNDAY LUNCHTIME JAZZ With Pete Corrigan and the Band of Hope
Enjoy the very best Dixieland jazz, with celebrity guest sessions on the first Sunday of every month
THE SOUTHEND JAZZ CLUB meet every Monday at the EKCO Social & Sports Club, Thornford Gardens, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 6PU (Tel: 01702 351641 - http://www.ekcoclub.co.uk/) from 8:00pm. Music starts at 8:30pm - everyone welcome. For further information, contact: Shirley Newton Tel: 01702 432102. Find Southend Jazz Club on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southend-Jazz-Club/133240693427561 or email ja...@greenad.co.uk to join our mailing list for regular updates:-
27 May - New Orleans Heat
3 Jun - Mahogany Hall Stompers
10 Jun - Martin McNeill's Bottleneck Blues
17 Jun - Jackie Free's Chicagoans
24 Jun - Allbut's Hot Shots
JAZZ AT THE WOOLPACK, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 0DN Tel: 01245 - 259295 8pm – 10.30pm. 'The First Sunday In Every Month" Free Admission / Raffle. Please note that personnel may be subject to change.
Sun 2nd June 2013 - Featuring: GARY PLUMLEY - Saxophone ('Sax Appeal', 'Terry Callier', 'Swing Out Sister' to name a few)
Tony Sandeman - Guitar. Andy Staples - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 7th July 2013 - Featuring: ALEX HERN - Guitar ('Ace Jazz Guitarist')
Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike McGibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 1st September 2013 - Featuring: CLAIRE HARPER - Vocals ('Talented Singer' & 'Piano Player')
Sam Edwards - Keyboards. Andy Staples - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 6th October 2013 - Featuring: ALBERT GARZA - Saxophone ('From Texas U.S.A via Essex'.)
Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike McGibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 3rd November 2013 - Featuring: BUDDY'S REVIEW! ('Buddy Rich Tribute Band')
Zak Barrett - Sax's. Albert Garza - Sax's. Chris Lamberti - Trumpet. Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike McGibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.Sun 1st December 2013 - Featuring: CHRIS LAMBERTI - Trumpet (Blowing in from Maylandsea')
Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike McGibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.
"SPIKE'S PLACE" JAZZ CLUB @ BRENTWOOD - 8.30pm. At Bardswell Social Club, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Tues 4th June - David Gordon Trio - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Tues 11th June - Simon Bates Quartet - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Tues 18th June - Jim Hart Quartet - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Tues 2nd July - 'Strawberries & Cream Evening" with Jo Fooks, Al Nicholls + Ted Beament Trio - £10-£13 (members, non-members)
Tues 9th July - Steve Fishwich, Osian Roberts, Frank Basile (NY) + Albert Sanz Trio - £11-£14 (members, non-members)
Tues 16th July - Elaine Delmar + John Pearce Trio - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Tues 23rd July - Simon Spillett Quartet - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
"SPIKE'S PLACE" JAZZ CLUB @ HADLEIGH- 8.30pm. Hadleigh Conservative Club, 24 High Street, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 2PB. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Mon 20th May - Jacqui Hicks Quartet - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Mon 24th June - Roger Beaujolais Quartet - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
"SAFFRON JAZZ" - Third Thursday of every month - 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Thurs 20th June - Simon Bates Quartet - £11 admission
Thurs 18th July - Vasilis Xenopoulos Quartet - £11 admission
26 May - Peter King Quartet. www.peterkingjazz.com. Peter King – alto, Steve Melling – piano, Geoff Gascoyne – bass, Mark Fletcher – drums
Sun 26 May | 12.45pm - 2.45pm
CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB
Sunday 8th Sept at 12.15 pm - Roger Beaujolais Quartet. Tickets are £14 (£10 for members). Advance bookings 01245 606505.
Sunday 6th Oct at 12.15 pm - from the USA, renowned multi-award winning Baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan makes his Chelmsford debut with Ross Stanley - Hammond organ, Nigel
Price - guitar & Matt Home - drums. Tickets are £14 (£10 for members). Advance bookings 01245 606505.
Sunday 10th Nov at 12.15 pm - Mike Piggott Quartet. Tickets are £14 (£10 for members). Advance bookings 01245 606505.
Sunday 8th Dec at 12.15 pm - we end this year's jazz season with a hugely swinging Christmas party. Chelmsford are pleased to present Ray Gelato and the Giants. Tickets are £15 (£11 for members). This gig has been very generously supported by M&G and the December raffle proceeds are donated to a local charity. Advance bookings 01245 606505.
HORNCHURCH JAZZ CLUB, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex Tel: Laurie on 0791 355 8616 . Great atmosphere. Dancing. Drinks at Club Prices. Members £5. Guests £6. 8:30 - 11pm
JAZZ AT THE RAILWAY HOTEL, Southend. 32 Clifftown Road Town Centre, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1AJ. The best of the local Jazz scene with many special guests! Free admission. all gigs start 8.25 to 11:00 and all are on Wednesday.
29th May - Gary Plumley
THE NEW TOWNHOUSE JAZZ CLUB, Cheshunt & Waltham Cross Conservative Club, 33 - 35 Eleanor Cross Road, EN8 7LF. Admission £7.50 members/£8.50 non members (usually) Bands 1st set 8.15pm. Tel:01992 629227 or 07956 980572. e-mail: sharte...@aol.com or tdho...@virginmedia.com
BERKHAMSTED JAZZ . We present live jazz of all kinds regularly for a listening audience in a relaxed club atmosphere, with a reasonably priced licensed bar. We welcome all ages with cncessionaryprices for members, children and students. All concerts are £10 for members and Dacorum Card holders, and £13 for visitors and guests.
We are firmly established as one of the premier jazz venues in the South East of England, attracting the best of musical talent from a wide area. We frequently have full houses for our events so it is worthwhile to book early. Our belief is that jazz is for enjoyment and we wish to encourage listeners to all the different elements that jazz comprises. We are neither a ‘Traditional
Jazz’ club, nor a ‘Modern Jazz’ club; we try to include as many facets of jazz as possible in our programme. Concerts are at the Civic Centre, High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HD unless otherwise stated. There are parking spaces on the High Street and in the car park behind the shops opposite. There is wheelchair access for the disabled. Our membership is stable at about 300. Over the years we have welcomed over 1500 Jazz lovers as members!Booking arrangements:
In Person - Perfect Pitch, Chesham [Members must show their Membership Card] At Concerts - Tickets for all concerts will be available from Simon and Joanna Blofeld.
By Post - Pls quote membership numbers Cheque, payable to "Berkhamsted Jazz", and stamped self-addressed envelope to Berkhamsted Jazz, 6 Longfield Gardens, Tring, HP23 4DN.
By email - Pls quote membership numbers. Tickets may be ordered by email at bjazzt...@gmail.com
By phone. Pls quote membership numbers. Tickets may be ordered (Mon to Fri 9.00am to 6.00pm preferred) from 01442-824173. Tickets ordered by email or telephone will be left on the door for collection and payment until 15 minutes before the concert starts.Sat 29th Jun 8:00pm
Bateman Brothers Jazz Band playing the music of the Louis Armstrong All Stars - Alan Bateman (tpt), Ian Bateman( tb), Trevor Whiting (clt), Craig Milverton (p), John Day ( b), Steve Rushton (d), Maggie Reeday (voc).
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB - The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982
No entry charge, visitors welcome
May 28th - Hertswing. Our premier big band is back on the stand with a wide pad of swing things. Come in your hundreds!
June 4th - Kingsclub 7. Our house band led by John Davis, with guest players, and the usual front line of John Mole and Jez Guest on Saxes, John Bridge on trombone, and Ray Kelly on vocals. .
June 11th - The Conchord Big Band Leader Clifford Brown* Trumpet/vocals.
(*No not that one). A fine rich Basie sound with good soloists and a lovely singer! (No! Not you, Cliff!)
June 18t - Glenwood Jazz. A small jazz orchestra with a pleasant integrated approach. Excellent soloists and a classic pad. Very well received at their last appearance.
June 25th - Ian Brameld's Dixielanders back to the 'Big easy'. Ian is in the Ken Collier tradition with researched material and an interesting commentary between numbers. Come all ye Traddies! (And Moddies too, you might learn some jazz history!)
JAZZ AT THE BOATHOUSE. Jazz Sessions Hosted by Broxbourne Rowing Club at the newly rebuilt Clubhouse, Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, EN10 6QU. www.broxbournerowing.org
Doors Open 8.00pm . Music from 8.30pm. For further information please contact Neil Fryer 01992 442263 m 07504 733892 www.broxbournerowing.org.
Thurs 6th June - Top Tenor Sax Led Star Group
SIMON SPILLETT QUARTET
Simon Spilllett (tenor saxophone) John Critchinson (keyboard) Alex Dankworth (double bass) Clark Tracey (drums)
Doors Open 8.00pm Music from 8.30pm Admission £10.00 Under 21 £5.00
Thurs 11th July - Return visit of Britain's Premier Big Band
SKELTON & SKINNER ALLSTARS
Mike Lovatt, Pat White, Craig Wild, Freddie Gavita (trumpets) Gordon Campbell, Andy Wood, Mark Nightingale, Pete North (trombones) Colin Skinner, Mark Crooks, Luke Annesley, Olly Wilby, Gemma Moore (saxophones) Graham Harvey (keyboard) Anthony Kerr (vibraphone) Colin Oxley (guitar) Jeremy Brown (bass) Matt Skelton (drums).
Barbecue £5 & Licensed bar from 7.00 p.m. Music at 8.30 pm.Tickets £15. available from Neil Fryer 01992 442263
CADOGAN HALL JAZZ DIVAS Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ
Box Office: 020 7730 4500 Online bookings: http://www.cadoganhall.com http://www.cadoganhall.com/tour-dates/jazz-divas
Friday 14 June 2013, 7.30pm - Stacey Kent & Her Musicians
Tickets: £27, £22, £15Thursday 18 July 2013, 7.30pm - Claire Martin presenting The Great American Songbook with The Claire Martin Quartet
Tickets: £27, £22, £15
THE CHERRY TREE, Knowl Green, Belchamp St Paul, Suffolk, CO10 7BY. 01787 237653 8.00-10.30pm £8. All with the Roger Odell Trio & Larraine Odell (voc). www.jazz-nights.com.
Sun 26th May - Adam Glasser
Sun 9th Jun - Simon Spillett
Sun 23rd Jun - Nicholas MeierSun 7th July - Gilad Atzmon
Sun 21st July - Carlos Lopez-Real
JAZZ at the HUNTER CLUB - First class jazz in Bury St Edmunds, 6 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PJ.
Monthly session featuring CHRIS INGHAM piano, REV. ANDREW BROWN bass and RUSS MORGAN drums. "Like being driven around in a Rolls-Royce" ART THEMEN
Fri 21 June - JAZZ AT THE MOVIES
More info/reservations: http://www.headhunterslive.org/ Reservations headhun...@gmail.com or 01284 748280 (office hours)
THAT SWING THING. Taking place on 2nd Thursday of every month at 8pm* at Dereham Memorial Hall, 61 Norwich Street, Dereham NR19 1AD (see website for tickets etc. or available at the door on the night: www.derehammemorialhall.co.uk/thatswingthing) Free parking opposite Hall.
13th June - Ben Weston Quartet
11th July - Eddie Seales Big Band (East Anglia's Premier 18 piece Big Band)
TUNBRIDGE WELLS JAZZ CLUB - The Masonic Centre, St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9UY. No ticket reservations - please be early to choose your seat! All student tickets £2.00 and all concerts are from 8:00on till 11:00 pm. www.twjazzclub.co.uk
Fri 7th Jun - THE BRIAN WHITE/ALAN GRESTY RAGTIMERS Tickets £13.00 (Members voucher holders £11.50)
Fri 5th Jul - 'SWING FEVER' featuring the clarinet dueting DAVE SHEPHERD and CHRIS WALKER. Tickets £13.00 (Members voucher holders £11.50)
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL 01303 277175 2013. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 30pm To book seats please email or call 01303 277175
May 30th Adm £10
Sun 26th May - LONDON CITY BIG BAND - Incredibly tight youthful ensemble playing faithful renditions taken from the books of Sinatra, Ella, Basie, Rich & James & led by top young trumpeter BARNEY LOWE - 1-4pm - £10/£8 MU, students, advancehttp://www.wegottickets.com/event/219109
Weds 29th May - TOBY STEWART'S 'MONSTERS ON A LEASH' - 'The music of Tower of Power played by stunning line-up - prepare for a 'funky good time!'' HARRIET COURT lead vocals, ANDY GREENWOOD trumpet, KEVIN WEDRYCHOWSKI trumpet, SIMON WILLESCROFT tenor sax, TOBY STEWART tenor sax, CLAIRE McINERNEY baritone sax, JAMES DEAN guitar, CLIVE DUNSTALL keys, STEVE DUNNING bass & PETE CATER drums - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £8/£5 MU, student/advancehttp://www.wegottickets.com/event/219110
Thurs 30th May - SE COLLECTIVE NIGHT - 'The Way That You Do It' - ARTHUR LEA piano, HENRIK JENSEN bass & PETE IBBETSON drums + Special Guests: MAURICIO VELASIERRA Andean flutes & EMMA SMITH vocals - Quirky riffs to beautiful ballads, manic melodies to burning straight ahead... A piano trio that acknowledges tradition with a smile, playing originals to keep you on your toes, and to keep your toes tapping. Often with guests of the UK jazz glitterati, this time joined by Latin American maestro Mauricio Velasierra and the dulcet tones of Puppini Sister Emma Smith.http://thewaythatyoudoit.wordpress.com/ - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £8/£5 MU, student/advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/219111
ANNIE'S JAZZ in FINCHINGFIELD A monthly venue (Thursdays) in this beautiful Essex village at The Fox Inn which is an old established public house with an outstanding reputation for food. Hosted by Annie. This is a small intimate venue and it is advisable to book ahead. Telephone number is 01371-810151. The Fox Inn, The Green, Finchingfield, Essex. CM7 4JX.
Thursday the 30th of May - Paul Wood returns by popular demand with Brian Dee on piano, Murray Salmon on Double-Bass and Johnnie Withers on drums.Thursday the 27th of June.
Joe Gibson with Elliott Weight on piano. Return of one of your favourite singers. An intimate evening of piano and voice.
Thursday the 11th of July - Kai Hoffman.
American born singer and entertainer appeared in January to much acclaim. A resident performer at Ronnie Scott's in London,Kai has recently released another album.
Thursday the 25th of July - Natalia Farran.
Wonderful Spanish born singer who will entertain you with a mix of English and spanish jazz.
Thursday the 8th of August - Joe Gibson.
Hugely popular young singer and musician who needs little introduction to regular guests at the Fox.
Thursday the 29th of August- Kevin Fitzimmons and Leon Greening.
Two world renowned artistes will be joined by Dominic Howles on Bass. Kevin has appeared all over the world in many of the best venues and has performed for members of the royal family.
Thursday the 12th of September - Annie performs a tribute to some of her favourite composers and performers with a trio of highly talented musicians.
Thursday the 26th of September - Lee Gibson and trio.
One of Britains finest singers for many years. Lee has produced several albums and has performed around the world. A world class professional who commands respect and attention.
Thursday the 31st of October - Georgia Mancio.
One of the finest singers in the u.k today. An award winning singer and songwriter and organiser of London's international voice festival.
Thursday the 28th of November - Robin Phillips.
Highly respected pianist, vocal entertainer and bandleader. Currently recording his latest album he is also renowned for his duelling piano shows.
JAZZ NIGHTS AT THE FOX INN Bury St Edmunds www.thefoxinnbury.co.uk 01284-705562
FREE live Jazz every Sunday from January until the end of November in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Entrance is free and there is a large free car park. For drinks in the lounge or book a table for dinner and stay for the evening, sit back, relax and enjoy. All food is cooked freshly to order using the best local ingredients including free range meats. See website for SPECIAL JAZZ DEAL incl: 3 course dinner, bottle of wine, entertainment, luxury boutique room and Suffolk breakfast served until 11.45am. Contact: 01284-705562 Website: www.thefoxinnbury.co.uk. Music starts at 7.15 until 9.45, sometimes later. If you would like to get in touch do call Sheila direct on 077-47-777-195 keeping jazz live and free!!! The Fox Inn, Restaurant & Rooms, 1 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1XX. See our Jazz page on our website and to download our Jazz Leaflet with more detail.
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JAZZ AT BARNEY'S CAFE/BAR 46-56 Portland Rd, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QN (Tel: 01903 527075). Website: http://www.barneysworthing.co.uk
Every Saturday from 8.30pm until 11pm, join local tenor saxophonist MIKE PAPPENHEIM with various guest artists for two sets of mainstream, standards-led jazz with some easy-listening and pop tunes thrown in. Barney's cafe/bar is at . There's always a lively atmosphere here and Barney's is well known locally for putting on live music several nights a week. FREE ENTRY!
SONNY'S JAZZ AT CROSS KEYS 236/238 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9XD. Live Jazz every Thursday from 8pm.
Thu 30/05/13 - Jo Fooks & Ted Beament
Table reservations for diners only telephone 01892 536 516. www.crosskeystw.co.uk
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STELLA GOODEY at The SWAN JAZZ CLUB www.stellajazz.co.uk Music @ The Swan Hotel, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9AS 8.30-11pm £7.50 on door
29th May - Karl Hird sax / clarinet. Richard Smith guitar. Stella Goodey vocals. Mark Adams Bass. Keith Virley Drums.
26th June - Colin Bray sax.Phil Brooke guitar. Stella Goodey Vocals. Mark Adams bass. Keith Virley Drums.
31st July - Julian Stringle reeds. Jim Douglas guitar. Stella Goodey Vocals. Mark Adams Bass. Keith Virley drums.
28th August - Andy Dickens trumpet. Stella Goodey Vocals. Phil Brooke guitar. Mark Adams bass. Keith Virley drums.
25th Sept - Pete Rudeforth trumpet. Phil Brooke Guitar. Stella Goodey Vocals. Mark Adams bass. Keith Virley drums.
CAROL BRAITHWAITE'S FORTHCOMING GIGS. For more information and to check dates and detail, visit the website: www. carolbraithwaite.com
Carol Braithwaite's Jazz
New monthly Afternoon Jazz Club with the Jazz Fraternity 12.30 - 2.30pm. £5
Function Suite, 1st Bowl, Radford Way, Billericay CM12 ODX
Trad and Swing with Hugh Rainey, George Tidiman, Tim Huskisson, Roger Curphey, Ric Rossie
Club Dates for 2013: 10th May, 7th June, 12th July, 16th August, 20th September, 11th October, 15th November, 13th December.
Monthly Jazz Club at the Park View, Chalkwell Park, Westcliff on Sea SS0 8NB. Enjoy an evening of swinging, relaxing music with Carol and her cre
On most nights: Tim Huskisson, Mike Sagrott, Ted Simkins from 8:00-10.30pm. Entry £4.
Club dates for 2013 : 20th June, 18th July, 15th August, 19th September, 17th October, 21st November
For the diary:
9th August - Spice of Life, London.
11th August - Garden Party (sold out)
24th September - The Smack, Leigh on Sea
29th September - Bandstand, Southend Prittlewell Park.
THE JEFF SHORT BAND & SINGERS
CHELMSFORD FOOTBALL CLUB Presents 'Jeff's Jazz Joint' New Jazz 'n' Swing Club on the 2nd Friday in the Month TICKETS £10.00 An Evening of Jazz & Swing Music 8.00pm 10.30pm
A series of Jazz Nights on the First Friday of the Month. Featuring some of the finest jazz musicians & the occasional guest artist! With music from The Great American Songbook & More! Music by Cole Porter - George Gershwin - Irving Berlin - Sinatra - Ella Fitzgerald - & Much, Much, More! Smart Venue with Comfortable Seating at Tables - Licensed Bar - Basket Meals Available - Large Air Conditioned Room - Huge Free Car Park - Raffle - Superb Sound System. Featuring Jeff Jeff Short Quartet & Singers. More Details please visit www.jeffshort.co.uk or call: 01245 450 450
SECOND VENUE. The Winchester Club, Cross Road, Collier Row, ROMFORD Essex RM7 8EA.
Regular Jazz Nights. Featuring some of the finest jazz musicians & the occasional guest artist! With music from The Great American Songbook & More! Music by Cole Porter - George Gershwin - Irving Berlin - Sinatra - Ella Fitzgerald - & Much, Much, More! Entrance £10.00. featuring Jeff Jeff Short Quartet & Singers. More Details please visit www.jeffshort.co.uk or call: 01245 450 450
RON SPACK'S JAZZTET at THE OAKWOOD 564 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5HX. Every Monday evening 8.30pm -11pm. Sitters-in welcome. Meals served prior to and throughout the evening.
Monday 27th May - Dave Jago- trombone. Alex Field-guitar. Mike Barry-drums
RON SPACK'S DINNER JAZZ at THE RAYLEIGH LODGE THAI RESTAURANT. The Chase, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 8RW. 7:30PM. 01268 742149.
Thursday 30th May with Greg Cox - guitar.
RON SPACK'S DINNER JAZZ at WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Southend on Sea.SSO 7QW. 01702 345247. At 1pm
Sunday 26th May
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
24 May - Frank Griffith Trio with Alec Dankworth - bass and John Horler - piano. 1-2PM, Roberts Room, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. Free.
31 May - FG Nonet with vocalist, Atila, sings the Mel Torme Songbook. Harrow Arts Centre, 8PM.Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Middlesex, HA5 4EA. 0208 416 8989. www.harrowarts.com. £10.
1 June - FG with the Alex Webb Trio (Gary Crosby, bass, Andy Chapman, drums) at The Junction. 9PM. 9 Gayton Road, Harrow, HA1 2DH. 0208 426 0947. www.thejunctionharrow.co.uk. £5
3 June - Frank Griffith Trio at Boisdales at Canary Wharf.7- 9PM. Simon Woolf, piano and Mick Hutton, bass. E14 4QT. 0207 715 5818. www.boisdale.co.uk. Free
6 July - FG with the Alex Webb Trio (Gary Crosby,bass, Andy Chapman, drums) at The Junction. 9PM. 9 Gayton Road, Harrow, HA1 2DH. 0208 426 0947. www.thejunctionharrow.co.uk. £5
12 July - Frank Griffith Nonet w/Georgia Mancio- vocals at the Goring Jazz Club. 8PM. The Boathouse, Cariad Court, Cleeves Road, Goring on Thames, RG8 9BT. www.goringjazzgig.co.uk. £15.
25 July - Frank Griffith Nonet w/Georgia Mancio, vocals at the Ealing Jazz Festival, Walpole Park, Ealing Broadway, W5. 9PM. www.ealing.gov.uk/info. Free
21 September - Frank Griffith Quartet presents the music of Stan Getz w/John Horler, piano, Alec Dankworth, bass and Trevor Tomkins, drums.
Bridport Arts Centre, 8PM. South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NR. 01308 427183. www.bridport-arts.com. £12.
BRIGITTE BERAHA
Sun 26th May 5-7.30pm: with Tim Dawes Duo @ Quod Jazz & Latin Standards. Old Bank Hotel, 92-94 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BN
Tues 28th May 8.30pm: Babelfish @ the Albany, launch of the collision series! Barry, Brigitte and Chris welcome Henry Lowther back for some Babelfishing! 240 Great Portland Street, London W1W 4QU. Click here for more info on other brill band and to get your tickets
Fri 31st May 8pm: Jazz trio @ The Tree in Cadmore End. Jazz & Latin Standards. Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Bucks HP14 3PF
Fri 21st June 9pm: @ Ajani Jazz Bar & Grill, with Barry Green & Dave Manington.Jazz & Latin standards + original compositions by all of us. 289 Hornsey Road, London N19 4HN
Sat 22nd June 10.15pm: Red Skies trio, with Bobby Wellins & special guest Barry Green. Jazz & Latin standards + other gems, to celebrate the recent release of the Red Skies album. Polish Jazz Cafe Posk, 238-246 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 0RF. £12/10
Mon 24th June 6.30-10.30pm: with Will Bartlett @ The Archduke. We will be playing some of our favourite jazz & latin standards and more! Concert Hall Approach, South Bank, London SE1
Weds 26th June 8.30pm: Riff Raff @ E17jazz. With Dave Manington, Ivo Neame, Rob Updegraff, Tom Challenger & Tim Giles. Beautiful compositions by Dave Manington. Orford Road Social Club, Walthamstow, London E17. £10/7 click here to book
Thurs 27th June 8.30pm: Impossible Ark Night @ The Vortex. With Stan Sulzman-sax, Ross Stanley-organ, Rob Updegraff-guitar & Tim Giles-drums. Originals, standards and more... 11 Gillett Square. London N16 8AZ
Fri 28th June 8.30pm: Babelfish @ The Vortex. With Barry Green, Chris Laurence & Paul Clarvis! We'll be playing material from last year's album and our forthcoming one!! 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ. Click here to book
JOHN PETTERS SWING BAND
John Petters is announcing the release as a digital download of the album 'Sing Sing Sing' by the John Petters Swing Band. You can now buy the album on Itunes, from Amazon. The session was recorded in 2007 and features James Evans - clarinet & sax, David Blenkhorn - guitar, vocal, Charles Condy - piano & Heather Birt - bass.
London Riverboat Shuffle -7th September. Tickets are selling very well. 2 bands on the Dixie Queen. Details: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/thamesriver.htm
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Saturday May 25th 12:30 - 2pm (High Tide). Jazz On The Hythe - Colchester The Blackwater 4 are playing on MV Lotte alongside the Hythe as part of the Hythe refurb celebrations.
A festival celebrating the Hythe's past and potential taking place on Saturday 25 May from 11am. The festival will launch, and celebrate the work that has been happening at the Hythe as part of the 'Town to Port' wayfinding project, which aims to improve access and celebrate the historic background of the area.
Fun on the Water
11am - The Pioneer Trust Boat Racwe 2pm Presentations to the winner in the Words and Images area on the Lightship
12-2.30pm - Live jazz band with Pete Jezard and The Blackwater Four on the Lotte Houseboat
12.45pm-1.15pm Brightlingsea Ferry - short trips along the quay and back
1pm - Parade of boats arrive at the Hythe with prize giving at 2pm
3pm - Live bands on the Gallantsoog Houseboat
Main Music Stage
11am - THE JONETTES. 12pm - RHYS BUTTERWORTH-BOWMAN. 1pm - LOU TERRY. 2pm - ELLIE CORNELL. 3pm - SHORSHA. 4pm - NATASHA ROBERTSON. 5pm - SAMUELS. 6pm - MATT SELLEY. 7pm - TOM LAYER. 8pm - JOHNNO CASSON A.K.A.SNIPPET
Spoken Word Tent
11am-12pm - Poetry Coffee Morning with Local poets
12:15-1:45pm - Storytelling
12:20pm - Martin Reed, 12:35pm - Peter Appleton, 12:50pm - Justine DeMierre, 1:10pm - Baden Prince
2pm-3pm - Poetry/Music
2pm - Jonathan Marriott, 2:30pm - Daniel Merrill and the Flowers of Evil
3:15-4:45pm - Afternoon Poetry Showcase
3:20pm - Aryn Clarke, 3:40pm - Leanne Moden
5:15-6:15pm - Colchester Comedy Workshop Showcase
7:00-8:15pm - Evening Poetry Showcase
7pm - The Rev. Dr. Ian Prolix, 7:10pm - Piers Harrison Reid, 7:30pm - Tess Gardener, 7:50pm - Adam Kammerling
Performance Area
11:40am - B Boys and B Girls breakdancers
3:40pm - Akula Ratnavali bellydancers
4:40pm - B Boys and B Girls breakdancers
5:40pm - Akula Ratnavali bellydancers
6:40pm - Firstsite Flow
7:40pm - B Boys and B Girls breakdancers
Words and Images Area (on the Lightship)
12pm - Jim Lawrence - sea shanties and life on the old barges
1:30pm - Film screening - the best of Colchester Film Festival 2013
3:30pm - Patrick Denney - The Hythe and its industries
4:30pm - History of the Hythe - image slideshow
Led Walks at 12pm and 4pm Blue Badge guided walking tours of the Old Port area of the Hythe. Meet at the ‘event control centre’ this is the large red bus on the Quay.
Quayside Bar - Special offers on food all day, one free pint of bitter for all customers (aged over 18yrs), while stocks last.
Buffalo Tank - Refreshments, open studios, interactive audio and video installations plus sculpture and other artwork, a mini cinema, screen printing and pottery demonstrations.
Colchester Kawasaki - Food, a fantastic display of motorcycles and a giant inflatable slide
If you play the saxophone and want to join an informal Saxophone group then come along on a Tuesday evening at Coopers School in Upminster. The Havering Saxophonics are an adult saxophone choir that focus on playing for fun. It is a reading band but all levels are welcome. from 7pm - 9pm. £5... (£3 for concessions). A cup of tea at half time is free.... for more info call John on 01708 446644 or visit www.thehaveringsaxophonics.co.uk
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History of Jazz in Essex - Do you have any Memories?
Essex on Tour is current undertaking research (led by Essex based musician Snowboy) into the History of Jazz in Essex- spanning back the last 70 years with the aim of creating an exhibition which will tour around the county and be hosted in the libraries. Project Manager Tony Morrison says “It’s an exciting project as we seek out and interview the musicians / promoters / venues that have played their part in the jazz scene across region over the last 60 years and though you wouldn’t necessary think it there have been some key people based in Essex that not only have been part of a local scene but also had an impact nationally”
The project is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Arts Council England and Essex County Council plus supported by National Jazz Archives (based in Loughton) and Essex Music Services and as well as the exhibition there will be performances by top jazz players at various events to help raise the profile of the exhibition featuring a launch at Chelmsford Library in September. So if anyone has an exciting story to tell or some information that may be of interest then they should contact project manager Tony on tony.m...@essex.gov.uk
The Hertfordshire Music Service and North Herts Youth Jazz run the North Herts Youth Jazz Big Band
The band rehearses on Tuesday evenings, term time, at The North Herts Music School, Highbury House, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RU 01462 434052. Rehearsals run from 1715 to 1845. Up to age 19 or older if in full time education. We would welcome interest from rhythm section, horn section players and singers. Musicians of grade 5 standard and upwards. Either acoustic or electric bass players. Please be prepared to read charts too! Improvisers will be especially welcome but guidance and instruction will be given to all who wish it. We would also like to encourage composers to come along and write for this group. This band will perform at least once in public each term to promote the playing of jazz amoung young people and perform a wide range of jazz repertoire, from Duke Ellington to Mark Lockheart. There is a termly fee for membership, though a remission of fees scheme is operated by the Hertfordshire Music Service, subject to terms and conditions.
And especially for those of you with children/grandchildren still in school, we would like to bring to your attention the excellent music services and facilities provided by Essex Music Services. They are part of Essex County Council and provide " Quality instrumental tuition and workshops to school and colleges in Essex, covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles" " The opportunity for young people to perform in many youth orchestras and choirs " and " Concerts throughout the county where the groups showcase their talents."
One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) for young musicians who have a love for jazz. Members need to attain a minimum of grade 5 in their chosen instrument, and entry is by audition. The EYJO meets monthly for rehearsals. EYJO also go on tour and perform around the county. Their Musical Director is Martin Hathaway, who has directed the EYJO since 1991 and is one of the country's leading jazz musicians. Martin has won awards for both performance and composition. He has recorded and toured with Radiohead and appeared on their Platinum album Kid A. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz. Tickets for Essex Music Services' Jazz concerts may be purchased by calling 01206 798788 for tickets or email beverley...@essex.gov.uk
Just a reminder - I am sure most of you already listen in, but if you weren't aware of it you really should be listening to jazz broadcaster of the year Paul Barnes's show The Late Paul Barnes. The show is broadcast each Saturday between 11pm and 1am on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and 3CR (Beds, Bucks, Herts). And for those of you who aren't night owls, thanks to the wonders of modern technology you can "listen again" any time, anywhere by going to: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002mhdx
The Music Hot House, Jon Eno
Those of you who have been involved with youth jazz in Essex in the last ten years or so will probably have come across Jon Eno, a truly inspirational teacher who developed and ran Young Essex Jazz. Jon is now doing great things with youth music in the Midlands, and I am pleased to be able to let you know that he has been nominated for a Parliamentary award for services to jazz education - well done Jon, very richly deserved! His website is www.themusichothouse.co.uk - here are a couple of extracts:
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT - This May will see the Hot House team heading to the "Big Smoke" to be a part of the "All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group" (APPJAG) Annual Jazz Awards. I have been nominated for a Jazz Education award which is extremely exciting and to be credited to all of the amazing Hot House musicians! You can contact APPJAG through PPL or Jazz Services for further information.
HOLIDAY MUSIC COURSES -
July 24th - 27th (Summer Big Band) featuring special guest from Brunel University - Head of Jazz, Frank Griffith
August 19th - 22nd (Summer Latin & Funk) featuring special guest - Julian Joseph
Marlene Verplank
The new cd, "Ballads...mostly" is now ready to ship and Marlene is ready to take orders. It's chock full of superb standards and a couple of new songs.Complete details can be found on, www.marleneverplanck.com Please forward your address and a British check for 15 pounds to Marlene VerPlanck, 14 West Parkway, Clifton, NJ 07014 USA. After 3 weeks #50 on jazzcharts weekly!!
The Duncan Fraser Big Band present:
'Dealing In Wheeler', the debut album from The Duncan Fraser Big Band is available for all to purchase, featurING some of the best young Jazz musicians in the UK. The album takes you through 7 original compositions by young Flugelhorn virtuoso and Composer Duncan Fraser. "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 just 16. You would be hard pushed to find any musical ensemble with young players with such professionalism, musicianship and ability these days." "Every track has been brilliantly crafted by Fraser and is clearly a direct tribute to his biggest influence as a jazz performer, Kenny Wheeler. His music is
fresh yet still rooted in the Wheeler style. The combination of Fraser's talent as a jazz musician, arranger, composer and this fantastic young band make for an album which deserves to be recognised in the jazz world and beyond." ORDER YOUR COPY NOW from www.esteemrecords.com
The Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra www.tuxedojazzorchestra.com
The Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra has just produced a new CD - WHITE HEAT. 16 great tracks! The chaps (Dave Ford, Peter Rudeforth, James Evans, Sue Greenway, Mick Foster, Graham Hughes, Martin Litton, Sanduk
'The Da Capo Concert Band in Whetstone, Barnet is looking for new players. We particularly need brass players but woodwind players are also welcome. We play a varied wind band repertoire, including specialist wind band music from the likes of Philip Sparke as well as medleys of show-tunes, popular marches; jazz and big band pieces; and themes from film and television. There is no audition but we ask that players are Grade 6 standard or above. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings, 8pm-10pm. For more information see http://www.dacapoconcertband.org.uk/ or email enqu...@dacapoconcertband.org.uk.'
Sax Playerswanted. Laurie is looking for alto and tenor players on a permanent basis for his Monday night rehearsal band based in Bentley (just outside Brentwood). Nice band, nice people and a nice cuppa in the break! If you are interested give Laurie a ring on 01702 540061 or his mobile 07778590336
St Albans Big Band (new name for the St Albans Stage Band) is looking for young talented trombonists in the area who would like to join. Maximum age 18. They are looking at doing the Music For Youth Festival this year, both regional and national festivals, collaborating with the North Herts Big Band as well as booking a top jazzer to play with the band this year. If interested, please email ke...@jazzjam.co.uk
Musicians wanted for a big band based in Hatfield, Herts. In particular trombones, trumpets and saxes needed, but if you fancy big band playing please get in touch. Rehearsals every Monday evening. Please call Dick Barnard on 07754 406965 for more information.
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Bass player available - Matt Lowrie
I'm the house bassist for the Buckhurst Hill jazz jam, and specialise in depping for function bands and playing in musical theatre. I play electric and upright bass, and I'm a proficient reader. You can find a summary of my CV at www.mattlowriemusic.com Contact me for any gig or more details at ma...@mattlowriemusic.com
Graham Hunter is an experienced professional trumpeter and singer, who teaches various musical instruments, with the emphasis on FUN ! ! He will be joining our teacher listings directly.
As a brass specialist, he can give tuition to complete beginners right up to advanced level for the whole valved brass family from trumpet to tuba. Pupils will normally learn how to read music, some theory, and how to improvise. Additionally, beginner lessons are available for drum kit, piano, nylon-strung guitar, bass-guitar and singing. Graham Hunter, 01702 540010 or 07724 088 511 www.grahamhunter.net
Nick Baya, a jazz trained music college student, is offering saxophone and theory lessons beginning from 1st June. Lessons will be available to all ages and abilities with very competitive prices, and will include classical training as well as jazz for those interested in taking grades. Contact now for more details or to book a lesson on 07402 399 746 or send an email to nick...@aim.com
This from Loughton guitar legend Mike Eaves, who has worked with artistes as diverse as Lee Ryan, Will Young, Shirley Bassey, Michael Ball, John Williams, Martine McCutcheon, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Please see www.mikeeaves.co.uk for more information and details of special offers, or call Mike on 020 8508 5539 Mike has a new website for my guitar tuition. Please have a look - www.mikeeaves.co.uk - it is much more interactive than the last. He has started a blog on the site, writing a mixture of articles - some about playing the guitar, and some anecdotes from professional work he has done. There is a useful stuff section, which has an online metronome, tuner and chord finder on it as well as links to a couple of apps and hase also included a shop, which has links to products
Benj Blackmore has just moved to the south east. He plays jazz guitar and electric bass to a pretty good standard and is keen to do some gigging around the area. He also teaches (in Ipswich) and has spaces for pupils who want to learn guitar. Beginners to advanced. For examples of his guitar playing from his soundcloud page go to http://soundcloud.com/benjblackmore/lotus-blossom or http://soundcloud.com/benjblackmore/in-a-sentimental-mood. Interested parties can contact him on his mobile 07779 795989.
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For information on more complete music genres Jurgen Reid suggests you try his Facebook/Twitter page - Music In Essex on which he posts information about gigs, bands, venues, etc.
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/MusicInEssex - the twitter profile may be found by searching @MusicInEssex.
Musicians can also post their own info on the page profile and Jurgen will share it across the other accounts.
Roger Haywood, the keen Norfolk jazz fan has advised me that he has been invited by the major regional newspaper, the Eastern Daily Press to join their group of reviewers with a special brief to cover jazz, big band, blues and related music. He has asked if clubs and events organisers across the Norfolk coverage area of the paper to add him to their mailing list and advise him of anything suitable that may be coming up. He is happy to consider all genres of jazz, particularly anything that is innovative, original, newsworthy, of national standard or even out of the usual as last year's Norwich Jazz Massive was. Organisers can contact him on rhay...@issuesmanagers.com. He points out, of course, that there cannot be any guarantee of coverage but anything he would like to review he will put to the EDP's arts editor and an approval from him will mean Roger's review is likely to be used.
THE JAZZ SHOW NEWSLETTER. Alex Hutton and Kate Winter produce and present this lively, inventive radio programme, showcasing the best of contemporary jazz as well as the classics. The show contains music, interviews, performance in the live room, the 'Time Tunnel' and 'Sebastian Scotney's Album of the week' The show is broadcast on several radio stations: FM as well as online and is also a weekly podcast. Visit www.thejazzshowonline.com for more details
Johnty Wilks on 0207 193 1977 runs “Musicians Heaven”, a unique Bed & Breakfast and retreat for jazz musicians based in a gorgeous 16th Century manor house in mid Essex. Rehearse, compose or practise in your room, jam with other guests, enjoy the peace and quiet of “non music time” or listen to the enchanting sounds of nature as you wander around the grounds. Only 1 hour from London, 20 minutes from Stansted Airport, based in the heart of Essex. A musicians retreat, where you can meet other like-minded people. See http://www.myspace.com/529278563 for more details.
A great recording studio based in Reading, but very reasonably priced (£125 per day for weekdays and £140 per day for weekends), with a producer who has got a great feel for the style as well as being incredibly friendly and helpful. He can do everything from a couple of live demos through to producing a fully mastered CD album. www.m4studios.co.uk - for more details call Craig on 07595 643680 or email enqu...@m4studios.co.uk
Dave Self is a lifelong jazz fan, performer and DJ. He is a presenter of a jazz show for Blast 1386 - Tuesdays midday to CARL ORR on guitar [yes the guitarist with the billy cobham band] and ANDY NOBLE on keyboards . Carl and andy are both from Australia and are both top class exellent musicians 1pm, repeated on Fridays 8pm to 9pm. You can listen in to his show at http://radiotime.com/station/s_6837/Blast_1386.aspx. Dave has also kindly written a review of the Cork Jazz Festival for Jazz Update, which you can read at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/daveself.shtml
A really good website, kindly pointed out to us by Steve Duke. www.jazzonthetube.com. Basically it is a directory of all the great jazz videos which can be found on YouTube sorted by artist ... highly addictive!
The Grapevine Magazine, the most comprehensive FREE what's on guide in East Anglia. is going to be devoting a monthly jazz page trying to promote jazz to a wider and younger audience. Including a jazz gig round up every third month.
For jazz fans there is a new blog which is well worth reading, written by Josh Jennings. The British Jazz Blog aims to celebrate, and give a platform to, the fantastic British jazz scene. Focusing on the contemporary side of the genre, the articles are written in a personal, informal manner, ideal for getting people from outside of the genre just as excited about the music as hardcore fans of jazz! www.britishjazzblog.com
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Courtesy of our friends at Jazznights:-
The Cherry Tree - Sunday 12th May - CLARE FOSTER & Shanti Paul Jayasinha
Belchamp St Paul: The jazz and Brazilian music specialist Clare Foster with Shanti Paul Jayasinha are our guests this week at The Cherry Tree, Knowl Green and the evening will be recorded live by BBC Radio Suffolk for broadcast on Stephen Foster's Drive Time programme. Reservations on 01787 237653 or email in...@jazz-nights.com. Adm £8. Music 8pm-10.30pm. Check www.jazz-nights.com for details including location & map.
Stoke By Nayland: Fleece Jazz at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa presents the Dorian Ford Trio on Friday 10th May and on Friday 17th May Barb Jungr & Simon Wallace appear. 8pm start. Call 01787 211865 and check www.jazzatthefleece.org.uk for all details.
Finchingfield: The Fox Inn, The Green, CM7 4JX features Paul Wood with the Brian Dee Trio on Thursday 30th May. Reserve a table on 01371 810151 or email in...@thefoxinnfinchingfield.co.uk. See www.thefoxinnfinchingfield.co.uk for more details.
Saffron Walden: The jazz club at the Saffron Hotel, 8-12 High Street, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ features singer Jacqui Hicks with the John Critchinson Trio on Thursday 16th May. Starts 8pm.
Bury St Edmunds: The Devil's Kitchen Collective present singer the Tony Kofi Trio on Saturday 1st June. Advance tickets are £11. See www.thedevilskitchencollective.co.uk for more details.
Bury St Edmunds: The Hunter Club at St Andrews Street South, IP33 3PJ features singer Christine Tobin with Phil Robson (gtr) & Dave Whitford (bs) on Thursday 16th May and on Friday 17th May Simon Spillett appears with the Chris Ingham Trio. Doors 7.30pm - music 8pm. Call 01284 748280 (office hours), email headhunter...@gmail.com or check www.headhunterslive.org for more details.
Bury St Edmunds: The Apex, 1, Charter Square, IP33 3FD presents Curtis Stigers on Thursday 9th May, Tina May on Friday 17th May and Stacey Kent on Sunday 19th May. Check www.theapex.co.uk or call 01284 758000 for details.
Bishops Stortford: The band Que Pasa are at the Rhodes Centre on Wednesday 8th May. Free admission. 7.30 to 9.30pm.
Ipswich: On Sunday 19th May the jazz club presents Warren Vache & Alan Barnes at The California Club, 195, Foxhall Road, IP3 8LB. Doors 7.30pm. Music 8pm. Adm £12. See www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk.
Fulbourn: The Six Bells feature Troubadour Sessions with Joanna Eden, Lynne & Dave Olney, Charlie Price & Nick Barraclough on Saturday 11th May at 8pm. Tickets £8. Call 01223 880778 or available from The Six Bells.
Cambridge: The CMJC at Hidden Rooms, The Basement, 7a, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BA presents the Sue Richardson/Karen Sharp Quintet on Thursday 23rd May. See www.cambridgejazz.org for details.
Cambridge: Charlie Chans Restaurant, Regent Street have got the Rio Cam Trio every Saturday night from 8pm.
Cambridge: The Andy Bowie Quartet are at the Tram Depot every Sunday from 8.30pm. Free admission. Check http://tramdepotcambridge.co.uk and http://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie for details.
Holland On Sea: Jazz At The Tavern, 55-57, Frinton Road, Essex, CO15 5UH on Sunday 26th May will feature Johnny Withers (vibes) with the Ted Beament Trio. Adm £9. Doors 7pm - music 8pm-10.30pm. Call 01255 814080 for more details.
Bungay: The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Ditchingham, NR35 2RU have got the Sole Bay Jazz Band playing every Thursday from 8.00pm. Tel: 01986 896143 for info and see blog at http://cakesandal.blogspot.com/search/label/jazz.
Southwold: Jazz is featured alongside all kinds of good music on Brian Smith's program at the community radio station Blyth 105.
See www.blythvalleycommunityradio.co.uk for information.
Lowestoft: Milestones Jazz Club is at the Hotel Hatfield, The Esplanade, NR 33 0QP on Sunday 2nd June with singer Zoe Gilby and the Andy Champion Trio. Adm £7/£6. Doors at 8pm - music from 8.30pm. Call 01502 568684 or see http://www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk for more details.
Norwich: The Epic TV Studio, 112-114, Magdalen Street, NR3 1JD present the Jim Mullen Organ Trio + support on Tuesday 7th May and at The Cottage, 148, Thunder Lane, Thorpe St. Andrew, NR7 0JD on Tuesday 14th May the Robert Peck Quartet appear. Full details at www.norwichjazzclub.co.uk.
Lyng: The Dereham Jazz Society at the Lakeside Country Club, Quarry Lane, Norfolk, NR9 5RS continues on Wednesday 8th May when The Mozaic Big Band are playing. Doors 7pm. Music 8pm to 10.30pm. See http://www.lakeside-jazz-club.co.uk.
Long Sutton: On Wednesday 29th May at "Live At The Granary", Market Street, Lincs, PE12 9DD the Nigel Portass/Bob Dore Duo plus guest appear. 8.30pm - 11pm. Free admission or book a table/meal on 01406 364675.
Epping: The Speakeasy bar, 175, High Road, CM16 4BL features the Paul Higgs Trio with Robbie Bell (voc) every Monday. Sitting-in welcomed. Free admission, music at 8.30pm. Call 07850 733500 for more details.
Buckhurst Hill: There's an open-mic Jazz Jam Session for instrumentalists and vocalists at the Sports & Social Club, 50, Queens Road, Essex, IG9 5BY every Sunday. 8.00pm start. Adm £3. See www.jazzjam.co.uk or contact ke...@jazzjam.co.uk or call/text 07970 910080 to check dates.
Leytonstone: The East Side Jazz Club is at The Crown, 692, High Road, E11 3AA on Tuesday 7th May with the Liane Carroll Trio and on Tuesday 14th May the Christian Brewer Quartet appear. 8.30pm start. Tel: 020 8989 8129 for details.
Walthamstow: E17 Jazz presents Tom Hewson's Treehouse at the Orford House Social Club, 73, Orford Road, E17 9QR on Wednesday 29th May. 8.30-11.00pm. £10/£7. Call 07930 544312 or see www.e17jazz.com/whatson/.
Mill Hill: The jazz club continues on Wednesday 8th May when the Nick Page Quartet are featured. See www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk for details
London: On Sunday 19th May there's Live Jazz & Jam Session at The Slaughtered Lamb, 34-35, Great Sutton Street, Clerkenwell, EC1V 0DX featuring Nia Lynn with the house band. Adm £6/£4. Call 020 7253 1516 for details.
And finally ... NAG TIME! PLEASE NOTE:
1. As mentioned above, please do NOT just send us posters or flyers or a link to a website, as it is too time-consuming for us to then have to re-type all the information. In future I am afraid we will not include anything which we cannot copy and paste the text from. Word etc documents are fine, as is just typing the information in the body of an email. If someone does your artwork for you they would normally be more than happy to email you the text to save you re-typing it.
2. Can you please send all future items for inclusion in the newsletter to listings at jazzupdate.co.uk please.
3. We have had a couple of instances lately where people unconnected with the night have contacted us to let us know that details of the night have changed or that it has ceased. In fact we even took the trouble to call the promoter of a night to check, who confirmed that it had indeed changed to another day. If you are including your events PLEASE let us know of any changes etc. (you only have to click "reply" when you receive the weekly newsletter). And of course if you are aware of a change or an inaccuracy please let us know - we really do appreciate your input.
4. Please include full address in including postcode for the venue. Most people these days use SatNav, so please make it easier for them. Again, until recently we would Google the address and include the missing information, but it has become too time-consuming to always do this.
5. We always try (when life doesn't get in the way!) to send the newsletter on Friday at lunchtime. Can you get your information to us by 9am Friday morning at the latest to guarantee inclusion please.
Many thanks!