Jazz Update weekly newsletter
Keith Neill
Hi everyone
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Spring Talks at the National Jazz Archive Tickets £5 per talk or £15 for all four talks. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment. The National Jazz Archive, Loughton Library, Traps Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1HD - 020 8502 4701 eve...@nationaljazzarchive.org.uk
Sat March 23rd @ 2pm - Find out about the relationship between drugs and British Jazz with author, jazz journalist and ex prison worker Duncan Heining.
Sat April 6th @ 2pm - An illustrated talk looking at British jazz on film with Dr Nicolas Pillai from Warwick University.
Sat April 13th @ 2pm - Explore the influence of King of Swing, Benny Goodman, on the British jazz scene with bandleader Chris Walker.
Sat April 20th @ 2pm - Researcher Jasmin Taylor looks at the fascinating life of legendary American blues singer Billie Holiday. This talk includes an exclusive hands-on session with archive material.
Saturday 9 March at 8pm - The Loughton Festival present a Charity Gala Night at The Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, IG10 4NX (next to the Brown’s Garage site).
Entertainment includes:
Dance, from Jennie and Melle
Singers, including Sophie Hess, Paul Jefferies, Ian Mair
Loughton Music Academy performers
The Chris Neill Trio with special guest singer Ellie Bignall (Chris Neill piano (www.chrisneill.co.uk), Matt Lowrie bass, Dominic Antony drums)
Charity Raffle.Entry is by a £5 donation to the Chigwell Disabled Group. This charity fundraising event is sponsored by the Loughton Club, and is supported by the performers and the Loughton Festival Volunteers.
This Sunday 3rd March The Ken Turner Big Band (www.kenturnerband.co.uk) performing all your big band favourites from the songbooks of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Ted Heath and Buddy Rich, plus songs from Great American Songbook performed by Mark Stratford. 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
Sam Healey Quartet + James Copus Quintet play Herts Jazz Club at 8pm-10.30 pm Sunday 10 March 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
This is the latest in our successful College Collection programme, supported by the PRS Foundation for Music, which aims to raise the profiles of the next generation of jazz musicians. Clark Tracey, Herts Jazz's Artistic Director, says, "Some of my earliest chances to perform were given to me at Herts Jazz many years ago. We want to continue that tradition. Previous College Collection gigs were big hits with the audiences so we are sure of another great evening with the future of British jazz."
Sam Healey Quartet (Royal Northern College of Music). Sam Healey - Alto, Ben Watte - Piano, Jim Molyneux - Bass, Stewart Wilson - Drums
James Copus Quintet (Royal Academy of Music). James Copus - Trumpet, Sam Glaser - Alto, Rob Luft - Guitar, Conor Chaplin - Bass, Scott Chapman - Drums
On Wednesday 6th March Latin Jazz Quintet Heads South will be at Mill Hill Jazz Club, Mill Hill Golf Club, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL. www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk
Admission on the door £8/9. Tel 0208 207 0451
Line-up is Steve Waterman trumpet, Cuban percussionist Chino Martell Morgan, Venezuelan bass player Aldofredo Pulido, Buster Birch on drums, and leader John Harriman on piano/keys.
"Effervescent" Jazz UK "Cool, cultured and exhilarating" The Musician "Crisp, invigorating Latin Jazz" The Observer. More info at www.headssouth.com
Avanti will be playing at the Railway Hotel in Southend, 32 Clifftown Rd, Town Centre, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1AJ from 8:25 pm on Wednesday 6th March. Free admission
New Sunday Jazz Jam from 8pm to 10.30pm @ The Fallen Angel 73 White Lion London N1 9PF hosted by The Bukky Leo Quartet. Featuring the superb Marco Quaranttito on the Drums, the hard swinging Michelle Montolli on the Bass, Paolo Lossi on the Piano + Bukky on Reeds & Vocs. All Singers & Instrumentalists Welcome. Come check out some great music in a great new stylish venue under new management. Free Entry
http://www.blackwaterjazz.com/
Weds 6th Mar from 8:30 - 11pm Clive (Skid) Neale's Pheonix Revival Band at The WAGON @ Wix CO11 2RU. Standing in for Skid this month is Goff Dubber Clarinet/Sax). Also featuring: Geoff Peachy (Piano) George Wheeler (Bass) Kevin Harris (Drums) with Pete Jezard (Trombone/Vocals and no suannee whistle)
Sun 17th Mar from 8 - 10:30pm if you are in the vicinity of The Half Moon 31 North St, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2LD Brian and Pete Jezard are guesting with Bill Cornell's Golden Era Jazzband (Entrance £5)
Weds 20th Mar 8:30 - 11pm. The Blackwater Band at The WAGON @ Wix CO11 2RU featuring: Brian Hart (Clarinet/Sax) Mel Cox (Banjo) Gerry Hoskin (Bass) Paul Budd (Drums) with Pete Jezard (Trombone/Vocals)
The White Hart, Clacton Road, Weeley HeathCO16 9ED are presenting, in association with Friends of St James Church, a CAMRA Easter Beer Fest (Fri Mar 29 to April 1st) featuring The Blackwater Band on Saturday 30th Mar 2:30 - 4:30pm with: Brian Hart (Clarinet/Sax) Mel Cox (Banjo) Gerry Hoskin (Bass) Ron West (Drums) with Pete Jezard (Trombone/Vocals)
O Picado news - Jazz & Tapas starts it's new season on Sun 3 March, 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.
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.
Wednesday 6th March - John Petters Creole Jazz Band - Kid Ory Celebration featuring Chez Chesterman, Karl Hird, Mik3e Pointon, Martin Litton & Keith Donald @ Sylvie's Place, Warlingham, Surrey. Details here: http://www.sylviesplace.co.uk/
Monday 11th March - John Petters Swing Band with Julian Stringle, Karl Hird, J J Vinten, & Keith Donald at Epsom Playhouse. Details here: http://www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk/?lid=1938
See the Swing Band perform live in front of hundreds of young dancers at the Goodnight Sweethearts Dance Camp 2 weeks ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-TpgKIH1FE
London Riverboat Shuffle -7th September. Tickets are selling very well. 2 bands on the Dixie Queen. Details: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/thamesriver.htm
Louis Armstrong Celebration Jazz Festival - Mundesley, Norfolk. 19 -22nd April. Full Board. Wec are rapidly approaching 200 people (close to sell out). Running short of some room types. Please book quickly if you would like to join. Promo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcN6LFo8VKM. Further details, flyer/booking form etc. here: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/mundesley.htm
The Three B's - Ball Barber & Bilk will be in concert in Grantham, Meres Leisure Centre, Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ. www.guildhallartscentre on Friday 8th March at 7:30PM. Tickets £25 (concessions £23) plus £1 booking fee. Tel 01476 406 158
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The Buckhurst Hill Jazz Jam is back again this (and every) Sunday from 8.00pm, downstairs at: Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club, 50 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5BY. Hosted by Deano with an incredible house band led by award-winning pianist Chris Neill (www.chrisneill.co.uk). An incredible atmosphere: always different, but always the same great fun vibe, and run for the benefit of the jammers rather than as a gig for the house band. You don't have to play, the audience always thoroughly enjoy themselves too. And a family friendly venue too, so please bring along children/grandchildren along. Admission £3, and drinks are at club prices. Free easy local parking. Full details are at www.jazzjam.co.uk, but if you have got any questions please feel free to email (ke...@jazzjam.co.uk), or call or text me on 07970 910080. We look forward to seeing you there.
Every Wednesday at 8.00 to 11pm. Little Bread Big Jam at The Luna Lounge, Leytonstone, 7 Church Lane, London, E11 1HG. (020) 8518 7463 Usual house band Phil Mead on keyboard, Paul Whelpton on bass and Dave Fowler on drums, although this is subject to change at the whim of good fortune and a better paying gig. All jazz instrumentalists, vocalists and audients welcome. Wonderful music and a warm welcome guaranteed. £4. Bring Your Own Enthusiasm. Please contact Annie on mu...@indigoshades.com or 07885480329 for more details.
The Robert Bell Trio every Monday at The Speakeasy Bar, 175 Epping High Street, Epping CM16 4BL Superb Jazz trio featuring vocalist Robert Bell (Hendricks, Sinatra, Bennett, Torme ect) Paul Higgs trumpet/piano, Graham Cuttill drums, Matt Lowrie bass plus guests "The only purpose built Jazz and cocktails venue in the area and its free addmission"
First Friday of the Month at 8.00. Dodgy Jammers at Broxbourne Sailing Club, Meadgate Road, Nazeing. Usual house band Wally Shaw on keyboard, Paul Leader on bass and Lester Bennett on drums. See above for proviso. Very reasonable bar, home-cooked food, beautiful rural setting (although it will be hard to see it now the evenings are drawing in). £3. Please contact Annie on mu...@indigoshades.com or 07885480329 for more details.
For up and coming music artists every Tuesday night in the Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, there is an Open Mic Club evening called "We Love Live Music", celebrating all music genres, this weekly night is all about great live music and exposing new talent! Open to absolutely everyone and totally free of charge this really is the place for you! Book your space, bring your pals, perform, enjoy other acts and possibly get spotted! Email ope...@southendtheatres.org.uk and book your slot or, for more information, call the Hospitality Team on 01702 344553.Doors open at 7.30pm with first acts at 8.30pm.
A Jazz jam on the last Saturday of each month takes place in the Rising Sun pub function room in Billericay. Nimrod Margalit (tenor sax) wiill be running the house band. Feel Free to contact Nimrod for any more information 01268 492351.
The Cambridge Jazz Jam has just celebrated its first birthday ! Every week we welcome musicians, singers and audience to our lively sessions. Whether you're an acccomplished performer, or someone trying to progress, you will get a chance to perform numbers of your choice with our supportive backing group - and you will certainly get a round of applause from our sympathetic audience. Friends old and new, we look forward to seeing you here ! Every Tuesday, 8.45 to 11.00 p.m., at the Tram Depot pub, Dover Street, Cambridge CB1 1DY (Off East Road, opp. Anglia-Ruskin University). Car parking directly behind the pub, in Adam & Eve Street. Further information from Mike Quigley: 07979 59 22 41
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.
The London Jazz Jam@ The Vortex Downstairs previously Jam@Charlie Wright's that Johannes Riepler used to run for the past 3 years has a new home at the Vortex downstairs, and a new Facebook group called . 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ There'll have a great Rhythm section and guest soloists every week on Sundays starting from 20.00 - 24.00 and it will be a free event (donations recommended).
There is a Jam session on the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. They are lucky enough to have a house band that regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). Our attitude is that of inclusion and after a short set from the house band, we open the stage for jammers and singers. The jam was originally started by Mick Hutton and has been running for about 5 years now with a steady following. Please contact Simon (simon...@madasafish.com) for more information.
The Jazz Jam at the Steamboat Tavern in Ipswich is held every 1st Sunday in the month starting at 2pm until around 5.30-6pm. All are welcome - musicians and listeners. No entrance fee and Sunday lunches are available. Why not come along and enjoy the company, have lunch with a drink or two, and soak up the atmostphere.
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.
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 with Rich Buddie' will celebrate its first birthday in January. It has gone from strength to strength, and really is the place to be on a Monday Night in Norwich. Every week from 8pm. Rich Buddie aka Barry Wortley, Turk, Simon and special guests play traditional and funky tunes. Every one is welcome to come along to watch or bring their instruments and join in. Traditionally known as a blues venue, The Walnut Tree Shades Old Post Office Court, Norwich NR2 1NG is now also home to Monday night Jazz. Right in the heart of the city centre, parking, taxis and buses are all available within a 5 minute walk. 01603 622910
The regular 'Norwich jazzjam', goes from strength to strength, reports fan and EDP arts reviewer, Roger Haywood. This gig 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 the celebrated 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. On drums is Matt Furness who drives the whole group - a veteran of many years ... but still only 14! Ian Hireson plays beautiful rhythm guitar, laying down perfect chord changes for improvising players. He can even sell you the Real Books in C, Eb and Bb at better prices than retail.
The Cottage is CAMRA's award winning city pub. Whether you want to jam or just listen, you will get a warm welcome. The pub offers good food plus a range of real ales, great Belgian beers, single malts .... or soft drinks, teas and coffees for those driving!!! 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
March 6th - Jim Mullen, Reg Webb, Alan Clarke & Andy Clenydert
Entertaining Jim Mullen is winner of several "Best Guitar" Jazz Awards and has worked with Georgie Fame, Jim Morrison & Brian Auger. Reg Webb is a wonderful, charismatic powerful pianist with an absolutely brilliant voice with smooth vocal delivery. Alan Clarke - drummer worked with Jools Holland, The Drifters & Bob Hope. Andy Clenydert on double bass, has accompanied Ronnie Scott & Stan Tracy.
March 13th - Stuart Henderson& Anatoliy 'Tolly' Vyacheslavov + Ted Beament Trio
Stuart Henderson - trumpet & flugel horn & Tolly Vyacheslavov - tenor sax will play tuneful well known standards in tasteful harmony accompanied by Ted Beament - piano, Alan Morgan - double bass & Paul Budd - drums. Stuart was the lead trumpet player of Her Majesty’s Household Division performing worldwide. Tolly has performed with the Pendulum Jazz Orchestra, alongside Don Weller, Peter King, Mornington Lockett and many other established jazz artists and now enjoys a busy schedule of performing and recording, including work for Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), and Nick Heyward from Haircut 100
March 20th - The Dave Browning Quintet
Dave Browning - stride piano, Mike Barry - trumpet, Tim Huskisson - clarinet/sax, Alan Clarke - drums, Eddie Johnson - double bass. At members' requests, we welcome back arguably the UK's No 1 Stride Pianist Dave Browning with his Quintet who will perform well known mainstream swing numbers including some Fats Waller stride piano numbers. Always a popular quintet at the Club so members and guests are strongly advised to arrive early!
March 27th - Enrico Tomasso + Ted Beament TrioEnrico Tomasso - trumpeter is one of Britain's brightest and most entertaining, versatile jazz stars. Coming from a family of jazz musicians, he spent twelve years with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, and now performs regularly with Ray Gelato. He has worked with Keith Nichols on special repertory projects. Accompanying him will be the talented Ted Beament - piano, Alan Morgan - double bass and Paul Budd drums.
April 3rd - Ken Turner Big Band with Mark Stratford
Another fabulous evening lined up this coming Wednesday with the Ken Turner Big Band performing all your big band favourites from the songbooks of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Ted Heath and Buddy Rich, plus songs from Great American Songbook performed by Mark Stratford.
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
5th Mar - The Graham Hunter Quartet. One of your favourite local musicians returns with his very own tribute to the great Chet Baker. Graham always entertains with his multiinstrumental
and vocal show.
12th Mar - Liane Carroll. Multi-award winning international singer and pianist. So many superlatives have been used to describe this most awesome of talents it is hard to add to add to them. A very warm, funny, zany, supremely talented lady who has you laughing, swinging, dancing and crying all in the space of one song. When Liane sings,' pure magic comes out'. It is always a pleasure and a huge privilege to host this most special of entertainers. Please come early to secure a seat as it is always so busy when Liane is in town. Early evening entertainment will commence at 7.00pm with performances from Dave Mascall, Annie and Joe Gibson. For those of you that are not familiar with Liane please have a look at her website www.lianecaroll.co.uk.
19th Mar The Geoff Mason Quartet with special guest Mick Foster on Baritone Sax. With Geoff on trombone and Mick on sax, this promises to be another exciting evening. They will
be performing many of the tunes that you are all familiar with in particular the works of Gerry Mulligan.
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. The current program is :
Friday 1st March. Great saxophone player Nick Newell. Ted Beament piano Simon Thorpe Bass Mark Cecil Drums
Friday 5th April. The fastest saxophone player in the west, Simon Spillett. Ted Beament piano Rob Rickenberg Bass Winston Clifford Drums
Friday 3rd May. Britains finest young crooner, Atila. Ted Beament piano Murray Salmon Bass Les Cirkel Drums
Friday 7th June The Dynamic Duo, Alan Barnes Saxophone Bruce Adams Trumpet. Ted Beament Piano Simon Thorpe Bass Winston Clifford Drums
Saturday lunchtime trad with Jack Free Allstars 12.30pm start. £8 on the door. Jack Free with a selected band featuring the cream of the trad scene. - 16th March
JAZZ@ST ANT'S A great weekly jazz night - now in its 8th 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
6 Mar - Bill Yeomans (saxes/flute) + Frank Brereton (piano)
13 Mar - Hilary Cameron (piano/vocals)
20 Mar - Suburban Sax Quartet - Bill Yeomans (sop) +John Matthew (alto) + Pete Godin (tnr) + Gerald Levy (bari) + Neil Hatton (pno)
27 Mar - Java Jam - Roger Lewin (pno) + Phil Brown (tenor/flute) + Sarah-Jane Hassell and Bonnie Hassell (vcls)with Guests and John Withers (drums) + John Pamenter (double bass) except if shown
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 KULASEWICZ 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
28 Feb - Ruby Barker
7 Mar - Catherine Lima
14 Mar - Stefania Arcieri
21 Mar - Sarah McSweeney
28 Mar - Connie ChiuYou'll have a chance to heard his great friends-guests-players such as: Chris Neill (pn), 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.
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 31st March - Paul Wood -Vocal, Ted Beament - Keyboards, Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums.
Sunday 28th April - Dave Colton - Guitar, Ted Beament - Keyboards, Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums.
Sunday 26th May - Johnny Withers - Vibraphone, Ted Beament - Keyboards, Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums.
Sunday 30th June - Jo Fooks - Tenor Sax, Ted Beament - Keyboards. Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums.
JAZZ AT THE BARDSWELL - Last Tuesday of every month at the Bardswell Social Club, Bardswell Close, Brentwood CM14 4TJ: doors open 7 pm.: music from 8 - 10.30 pm. Admission £7.00. Refreshments at Club Prices. Resident trio - drums, piano, bass plus guests. Great crowd and drinks at club prices. For further information contact : Dave Grant 01708 763723.
Tues - 26th Mar - The brilliant clarinetist, Martin Nickless playing a mix of mainstream, contempory and traditional jazz all on the menu.
Tues - 30th Apr - NO GIG - venue unavailable
Tues - 28th May - Listen to the music of those two young and talented Linham Brothers raising the roof. Jazz makers Andy Linham on reeds and Ryan Linham on trumpet and flugelhorn.
BIG BAND JAZZ@ THE MANOR - London's longest-running Sunday lunchtime show-case for the biggest and best names in British Big Band Jazz. Sunday lunchtimes : 12:30 - 3:00pm. Jazz @ The Manor, Ruislip Social Club, Grosvenor Vale off West End Road HA4 6JQ. All our latest Jazz Gig News can be found on: www.jazzupstairs.comxa.com
* Reservations required (asterisked gigs only): e-mail jazz.at.th...@gmail.com or phone Steve (07778 807 932) or Ian (07710 524 364)
3rd Mar - JAY CRAIG AND HIS ORCHESTRA* £10
10th Mar - Cliff Hardie's SOHO JAZZ ORCHESTRA £10
17th Mar - NYJONonet £10
24th Mar - GABRIEL GARRICK BIG BAND £107th Apr - No Jazz
14th Apr - ELLIOT HENSHAW/SIMON NIBLOCK BIG BAND £10 - making its Manor debut
21st - No Jazz
28th - HOT WAFFLE £10 - with guest vocalist Georgina Jackson
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:-
4 Mar - Downhome Jazz Band
11 Mar - Jazz Club Quartet plus Carol Braithwaite
18 Mar - Gambit Jazzmen
25 Mar - George Tidiman All Stars
1 Apr (Easter Mon) - Rex O'Dell All Stars
8 Apr - Bix & Pieces
15 Apr - Liberty Hall Jazz Band
22 Apr - Zoltans
29 Apr - Millenium Eagle Jazz Band
RON SPACK'S JAZZTET at THE OAKWOOD - Every Monday evening 8pm -11pm - , 564 Rayleigh Road, East Wood, Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5HX. Mainstream Jazz, front line changes each week, sitters-in welcome. Meals served prior to and throughout the evening.
Mon 4th Mar - Mick Foster - baritone saxophone, Mike Sagrott - guitar, Glyn Morgan - drums
Mon 11th Mar - Graham Hunter -trumpet, Chris English - keyboard, Glyn Morgan - drums
Mon 18th Mar - John Sharpe - saxophone, Gareth George - guitar
Mon 25th Mar - Tony Pethen - saxophone, Dave Kay - guitar, Glyn Morgan - drums
JAZZ AT THE WOOLPACK, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 0DN Tel: 01245 - 259295 8pm – 10.30pm. 'The First Sunday In Every Month" Free Admission / Raffle. Please note that personnel may be subject to change.
Sun 3rd Mar 2013 - PAUL HIGGS - Trumpet. (Ex NYJO, MD for the National Theatre). Sam Edwards - Keyboards. Andy Staples - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.
Sun 7th April 2013 - THE GRAEME CULHAM JAZZ SEXTET. (Play's 'Buddy's Review!' - Buddy Rich Tribute) Zak Barrett - Albert Gazza - Chris Lamberti - Dan Banks - Mike Mc Gibney - Graeme Culham.www.graemeculham.com
"SPIKE'S PLACE" JAZZ CLUB @ BRENTWOOD - 8.30pm. At Bardswell Social Club, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Tues 5th March - The Blue Note Years with Geoff Mason & Alan Barnes Quintet- £10-£13 (members, non-members)
Tues 12th March - Tommy Whittle & Pete Long with Phil Phillips Trio - £10-£13 (members, non-members)
Tues 19th March - Ray Gelato 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 25th Feb - Sue Rivers Quartet - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Mon 25th March - Matt Wates 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 21st March - Jimmy Hastings 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:
8th March - Jimmy C and the BluesdraJgons www.bluesdragons.com www.myspace.com/jimmycandthebluesdragons
Yet another fantastic band returning to Marigolds by popular demand.
Canadian - born singer, guitarist Jimmy C moved to Britain via Vancouver, San Francisco and Japan since when Jimmy and the band are earning a deserved reputation as one of the most entertaining and hard-working bands on the London circuit. Playing a repertoire which includes blues classics from Robert Johnson and T-bone Walker, various Kings of the blues, that is Albert, Freddie and BB, they follow through to the music which the British Blues Invasion of North America left in its wake, from the Rolling Stones to Cream, from Jimi Hendrix to the Doors and even Steppenwolf They freely admit they are not blues purists but as they point out neither were the blues greats - their mission is to do what Muddy Waters did, and what Rufus Thomas did, to entertain and get you dancing. Jimmy C & The Blues Dragons play sharp snappy blues, with a little bit of edge and an element of fun and clearly enjoy what they do and seem able to communicate this to audiences where ever they play"29th March - Tommaso Storace Quartet
www.tommasostarace.comBorn in 1975 in Milano, Italy Tommaso started playing the saxophone and studying music at the age of 18. He moved to the United Kingdom in 1994 where he graduated at Birmingham Conservatoire in 2000. He has performed with some of the most respected jazz musicians including Billy Cobham, David Liebman, Kenny Wheeler, Stan Sulzmann, Jim Mullen, Jonathan Gee, Paolo Pellegatti, Gianni Giudici. In 2004 he collaborated with award winning oscar film composer Dario Marianelli ( 'Pride and Prejudice' and ' The Atonement' ) recording music for 'This Little Life', a BBC drama for Channel Four. In 2008 Tommaso was awarded with an Honorary Membership by Birmingham Conservatoire given to him for his significant contributions made across the years within the various branches of the music profession. When not busy performing concerts between the United Kingdom and Italy and composing, Tommaso is no stranger to the recording studios and has made several well received CDs.
12th April - The Fugitives: www.thefugitives.co.uk
Terry Boon - vocals, bass, guitar; Keith Harris - guitar, slide Guitar, harmonica, vocals; John Andreotti - guitar, vocals and Ken Shillingford - Drums
At the risk of repeating ourselves yet again another fantastic band returns to Marigolds by popular demand. The Fugitives repertoire includes songs that span the whole genre of blues music whether that is country blues from the 20's and 30's, Chicago and Delta blues from the 40's and 50's, right through the 60's to more recent songs that might take their fancy. The band members met sometime in the 70s and with various other musicians formed such 'miscellaneous' groups as "Eddie and the Dentures" and "The Human Jangle" before forming "Standing Flat". We are reliably informed that the latter was a band much appreciated by John Peel. The "Outsyders" followed, playing all their own music before the lads returned to the music that they love doing, the Blues. Often people in the audience, not versed in the Blues, are heard to say, "We didn't think we liked the blues but this is somehow different and we've had a great time," and this is no less true of the Fugitives performances. Don't miss them.
26th April - The Dave O'Higgins Quartet http://www.daveohiggins.com
Dave O' Higgins sax, Grant Windsor keyboards, Jeremy Brown on bass and Chris Draper drums.
Dave O'Higgins is a popular and well-known figure on the international jazz scene, having recorded numerous albums as leader with various lineups as well as featuring on other bands discs. He cut his teeth with NYJO and as always has played with far too many renowned jazz artists to list here both throughout the UK and all over the world. It has been said that he is one of the most vigorously compelling tenor players on the UK scene drawing on the influences of Charlie Parker, Coltrane, Dexter Gordon and many others but maintaining his individuality in playing unpretentious, accessible, no-nonsense acoustic jazz addressed with skillfully controlled energy. In his home city, London, Dave is a regular guest with the house band at Ronnie Scott's and plays every month at the 606 Club in Chelsea with his quartet. He also teaches saxophone, harmony and improvisation at the London Centre for Contemporary Music, benefitting swathes of up and coming young musicians with his experience!
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM, Cliff's Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea.
For this month's gig on Thursday 28th February 2013 we welcome back Derek Nash, (saxophonist with the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra) with his powerful jazz funk/groove outfit Protect the Beat. Derek will be bringing his own inimitable style to the evening; he is an inspiring man to watch and a brilliant sax player. He will be performing alongside session aces Dave Ital on guitar, Winston Blissett on bass, Arden Hart on keyboards and trumpet and Darby Todd on drums. The band is formed from 5 of the finest Jazz Funk experts you are likely to find having built up a rich funk pedigree between them in playing with artists such as Jeff Lorber, Dave Grusin, Steve Winwood, Bootsy Collins and Incognito.
Based in London, the band is now in it's 12th year and has been described in the music press as "the strongest live act within the genre in the UK at this time…audiences just love these guys!"
They released their debut album "It ain't Dinner Jazz" in 2001 and followed that up with "Intrepid" in 2008, it was picked up favorably by digital radio station 'The Jazz' and as the result of committed airplay the album went to number 1 in an independent UK Jazz Chart. 'Intrepid' remained at the number 1 spot for 11 weeks!
With numerous festival appearances over the years including The Capitol Jazz Festival (USA) in 2005 and 2 memorable shows at Brecon Jazz in 2008 and 2009.
PTB have certainly left an impression with their inimitable brand of aggressive Jazz Funk, to quote the title of their debut album, "It ain't Dinner Jazz".Doors open 8pm, music from 8.30pm-11pm. Admission £12, students £6 with valid photo card
Thursday 28th March - Marc Cecil's Dizzy Quintet
An evening of Latin/jazz through the music of John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie, Featuring Marc Cecil (drums), Steve Fishwick (trumpet), Mick Foster (saxes), Robert Rickenberg (double bass) and Andrew Noble (keyboards)….a tribute to one of jazz's all time great trumpeters and bandleaders!Thursday 25th April - Oli Silk
Smooth jazz sounds from this keyboardist who plays regularly with top artists Peter White, Marc Antoine, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot to name but a few! Oli will be bringing the band that recently performed to 3 sold out houses at the Pizza Express Jazz Club in London's Soho….it's going to be a cracker!Thursday 30th May - C-Level
Southend's own legendary jazz fusion/funksters make a welcome return to the Maritime to close the season off in style! It's going to be the Usual Suspects….Gary Plumley (saxes), Tony Sandeman (guitar), Alan Forman (bass), Sam Edwards (keys) and Alan Clark (drums)….it was a great night last time...surely it's not a night for staying in!
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
Nat Steele Quartet plays Herts Jazz Club from 8pm-10.30 pm Sunday 3 March 2013 at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
Since Nat's recent arrival on the scene, he has quickly gained a reputation as a cutting-edge virtuoso on his instrument. Following in the footsteps of Milt Jackson, Victor Feldman and Cal Tjader, his playing is beautifully lyrical and melodic, but always with a focus on a hard driving swing. The quartet features some of the finest names in the UK: Leon Greening (Joe Cohn, Guy Barker, Incognito) on piano, Mark Taylor on drums, and brother Luke Steele (Paul Jones, Pete King) on double bass. Their repertoire is partly based on the pad that Milt Jackson was touring with during the 1990s and includes swinging Cedar Walton and Mike LeDonne tunes, with a fair sprinkling of the quartet's own arrangements of standards and blues.
Nat Steele - Vibes, Leon Greening - Piano, Luke Steele - Bass, Mark Taylor - 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
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
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
27 Feb - The Golden Eagle Jazz Band.
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 23th Mar 8.00pm
Bruce Adams/ Karen Sharp/ Gordon Campbell Sextet - Bruce Adams (tpt), Gordon Campbell (tb), Karen Sharp (tsax), Brian Dee (p), Arnie Somogyi (b), Clark Tracey (d).Sat 20th Apr 8.00pm
Georgina Jackson Sextet "Benny, Peggy and Duke" - Georgina Jackson (tpt, voc), Pete Long (cl), Lewis Wright (vibes), Nick Dawson (p), Dave Chamberlain (b), Richard Pite (d).Sat 11th May 8:00pm
Sweet Chorus - John Etheridge (gtr), Chris Garrick (violin), Dave Kelbie (rhythm gtr)), Andy Crowdy (b).Sat 29 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
26th Feb - Ian Bramelds Dixielanders, Back to the Delta with classics from the Big Easy.
March is something of a treat for Big Band enthusiasts with the wonderful Cliff Longhurst band celebrating the gorgeous sound of a Woody Herman'Heard' in full gallop, and our very own popular Hertswing Big band on the stand later. (They had their usual big turnout in January). Semafour are a favourite of the discerning, and the Kingclub seven are a lively opener every month. See you all there!
March 5th - 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, and Ray Kelly on vocals.
March 12th - Cliff Longhurst fabulous Jazz Knights Orchestra captures the sound of Woody Herman's mighty herds. One of the highpoints of the year, and not to be missed!
March 19th - Semafour. A small group in the style of Parisian Café Jazz of the thirties. Refined and swinging chamber jazz.
March 26th - Hertswing Big Band. Our premier big band making its usual bi-monthly appearance. Lush, Swinging in the Basie style, with a wide repertoire.
JAZZ AT THE BOATHOUSE. Jazz Sessions Hosted by Broxbourne Rowing Club at the newly rebuilt Clubhouse, Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, EN10 6QU. www.broxbournerowing.org
Doors Open 8.00pm Music from 8.30pm. Admission £10.00 Under 21 £5.00 - subject to proof of age. For further information please contact Neil Fryer 1a Salisbury Road Hoddesdon EN11 0HY 01992 442263 www.broxbournerowing.org.
Thurs7th Mar - American Vocal Star
MARLENE VERPLANCK - John Pearce (keyboard) Paul Morgan (double bass) Bobby Worth (drums)Thurs 4th April - All Star Anglo-American Alliance
FRANK GIASULLO / ART THEMEN QUARTET
Frank Giasullo (keyboard) Art Themen (saxophones) Dave Green (double bass) Pat Tamminen (drums)
Thurs 2nd May - Exciting New Band's Boathouse Debut
CLARK TRACEY QUINTET
Henry Armburg Jennings (trumpet/flugel horn) Chris Maddock (alto sax) Reuben James (keyboard) Dan Casimir (double bass) Clark Tracey (drums)
Thurs 6th June - Top Tenor Sax Led Star Group
SIMON SPILLETT QUARTET
Simon Spilllett (tenor saxophone) John Critchinson (keyboard) Alex Dankworth (double bass) Clark Tracey (drums)
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 3rd Mar - Josh Kemp
Sun 17th Mar - Karen Sharp
Sun 31st Mar - Emily DankworthSun 14th Apr - Mick Hanson
Sun 28th Apr - Tommaso StaraceSun 12th May - Clare Foster
Sun 26th May - Adam GlasserSun 9th Jun - Simon Spillett
Sun 23rd Jun - Nicholas MeierSun 7th July - Gilad Atzmon
JAZZ at the HUNTER CLUB - First class jazz in Bury St Edmunds, 6 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PJ
Monthly session featuring CHRIS INGHAM piano, REV. ANDREW BROWN bass and RUSS MORGAN drums. "Like being driven around in a Rolls-Royce" ART THEMEN
Sun 10 March - Great goodtime jazz MEMORIES OF HUMPH with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER/ALAN BARNES/ROY WILLIAMS Hunter Club, 12pm (details and booking: Jim Bayne 01284 762508)
Fri 22 March - DEREK NASH
Fri 19 April - ALAN SKIDMORE
Thurs 16 May - CHRISTINE TOBIN - with PHIL ROBSON guitar, DAVE WHITFORD bass
Fri 17 May - SIMON SPILLETT: The Life and Music of TUBBY HAYES
Fri 21 June - JAZZ AT THE MOVIES
More info/reservations: http://www.headhunterslive.org/ Reservations headhun...@gmail.com or 01284 748280 (office hours)
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 1st Mar - DENNIS ARMSTRONG'S GREAT NORTHERN JAZZ BAND - Tickets £13.00 (Members voucher holders £11.50)
Fri 5th Apr - THE SCOTT HAMILTON QUARTET - Tickets £15.00 (Members voucher holders £13.50)
Fri 3rd May - THE BATEMAN BROTHERS JAZZ BAND tribute to the Louis Armstrong all stars. Tickets £13.00 (Members voucher holders £11.50)
Fri 7th Jun - THE BRIAN WHITE/ALAN GRESTY RAGTIMERS Tickets £13.00 (Members voucher holders £11.50)
Fri 5th Jul - 'SWING FEVER' featuring the clarinet dueting DAVE SHEPHERD and CHRIS WALKER. Tickets £13.00 (Members voucher holders £11.50)
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL 01303 277175 2013 8 30pm Every Thursday
Feb 28th Adm £10 8:30pm
THE MUSIC OF OSCAR PETERSON with the award winning pianist CAIG MILVERTON QUARTET
DOMINIC ASHWORTH Guitar, MIKE PORTER-WARD Double Bass, ROD BROWN Drums
March 7th Adm £10
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ - The Award winning Jazz vocalist Tutor & Broadcaster TINA MAY WITH HER ALL STAR TRIO
ROBIN ASPLAND keyboard, MICK HUTTON double bass, STEPHEN KEOGH drums
March 14th Adm £10
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ - TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT ART BLAKEYS JAZZ MESSENGERS
Powerful Star Studded Front line STEVE FISHWICK Award winning trumpeter
GEOFF MASON Top Trombone Man, KELVIN CHRISTIANE Multi Saxophonist, Plus The World Class Rhythm Section
JOHN HORLER Sir JDs pianist for 20yrs, TIM WELLS Top Bassist from The USA, TREVOR TOMKINS The architect of Drumming
Playing the Music that we all know and love --Our Kind of Music
March 21st Adm £9
THE LONDON JAZZ QUARTET
TEDDY POPE drums The Legend of The Lilliput, CLIFF HALL keyboard. Pianist to The Stars, VAL MANNIX double bass. One of THE BEST
MICHAEL COATES saxes.Canadian Award Winner.
Plus the songs of Sinatra & Tony Bennett by that well known vocalist BOB E DYMON .
March 28th Adm £9
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ
The Top Tenor Player with the smile to light up the room is back with us - Yes the former Humphrey Lyttleton star.
JO FOOKS QUARTET www.freewebs.com/jofooks/
TED BEAMENT keyboard also from Humph, SIMON THORPE double bass -most sought after, BOBBY WORTH drums - One of THE BEST
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
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 27th Feb - TOBY STEWART'S 'MONSTERS ON A LEASH' - 'The music of Tower of Power played by stunning line-up' EMMA SMITH lead vocals, ANDY GREENWOOD trumpet, KEVIN WEDRYCHOWSKI trumpet, SIMON WILLESCROFT alto 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 £10/£8 MU, student/advance
Thurs 28th Feb - SE COLLECTIVE NIGHT 'Double-Bill' - ' SAM BULLARD'S 'PEOPLE AND PLACES' featuring SAM BULLARD woodwinds, GEMMA MOORE woodwinds, GEORGE HOGG trumpet, TBA trombone, MATT RIDLEY bass & JOHN BLEASE drums - A convergence of influences from classical and jazz sound worlds, will lead you thorough an engaging and entertaining tour of interesting people and places through their original music and improvisation. Plus...DRAW BY FOUR featuring JON SHENOY tenor sax, KRISTIAN BORRING guitar, WILL BARTLETT Hammond organ & DAVE HAMBLETT drums - This group take the classic 60s organ quartet, a line-up steeped in tradition, into new territory where the compositions from leader Jon Shenoy (Ivo Neame Large Ensemble) mix contrapuntal bass lines and rhythmic hooks with thoughtful lyricism. Mixing stark ethereal voices with gritty Hammond boogaloo, organist Will Bartlett (veteran NYJO pianist) draws on a wide palette of sounds that build the foundation for an infectious mix of groove-based original compositions, enchanting ballads and unique arrangements of avant-pop songs. www.jonshenoy.com Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £8/£5 MU, student/advanceWeds 6th March - CATHY SEGAL & GEORGIA MANCIO + BARRY GREEN TRIO + OPEN MIC - 'London debut for top US jazz vocalist alongside subtly
swinging UK singer' - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU,
student/advanceThurs 7th March - YANAGISAWA JAM SPECIAL presents the MATT TELFER QUINTET 'PLAY WAYNE SHORTER' - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £8/£5 MU,
student/advanceWeds 13th March - SUSAN SMITH BAND ftg. DEREK NASH saxes, ROGER LEWIN piano, GEOFF GASCOYNE bass & TREVOR HARRINGTON drums + special
guest vocalist TRUDY KERR The evening celebrates Susan Smith's debut album 'Fine and Mellow'. The repertoire features classics such as 'Don't Explain' 'Time After Time' and 'til There Was You'. Barry Franks will be performing the opening set. 'Sinatraesque' singer BARRY FRANKS will be performing the opening set - Doors open: 6pm, Music
8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student/advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/206521Weds 20th March - FINI BEARMAN 'GERSHWIN PROJECT' - 'Leading jazz vocalist presents her interpretations from the canon of one of the last century's most popular composers' - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm
£10/£8 MU, student/advanceThurs 21st March - CHAOS COLLECTIVE NIGHT 'Stories' ft. LAUREN KINSELLA. Lineup: JOE MURGATROYD - clarinet/bass clarinet, LAURA JURD-
trumpet, JOE WRIGHT - saxophones/electronics, JAMES OPSTAD - double bass & SIMON ROTH - drums + special guest LAUREN KINSELLA - voice
'Stories is a band led by drummer/composer Simon Roth. His compositions are springboards that draw on influences such as Louis Sclavis, Amon Tobin, Ben Allison and Igor Stravinsky. Stories unites five of London's most exciting instrumentalists, whose combined force creates an emotionally charged music full of nifty melodies, fruity harmony and propulsive grooves. Tonight Stories are joined by the wonderful vocalist Lauren Kinsella, to perform a set of Simon's original songs and arrangements of folk songs.' - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £8/£5 MU, student/advanceWeds 27th March - TOBY STEWART'S 'MONSTERS ON A LEASH' - 'The music of Tower of Power played by stunning line-up' EMMA SMITH lead vocals, ANDY GREENWOOD trumpet, KEVIN WEDRYCHOWSKI trumpet, SIMON WILLESCROFT alto 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 £10/£8 MU, student/advance
Thurs 28th March - ALEX HUTTON QUARTET featuring MARK LOCKHEART saxes - 'Cerebral pianist capable of hard driving swing with high calibre quartet' Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student/advance
Sun 31st March - LONDON CITY BIG BAND - Incredibly tight youthful ensemble playing faithful renditions taken from the books of Sinatra, Ella, Basie, Rich & James & led by top young trumpeter BARNEY LOWE -1-4pm - £10/£8 MU, students, advance
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.
03/03/13......................Confluence ...... 10/03/13.........Corrina Powlesland
17/03/13.........................Bluesette ...... 24/03/13............Watson & Hurley
31/03/13........................B.D.Lenz ...... 07/04/13......................H/B/B Trio
14/04/13....................All That Jazz ...... 21/04/13..................Relative Jazz
28/04/13...........Deadly Popadoms ...... 05/05/13................Seeing Double
12/05/13...................RazzamaJazz ...... 19/05/13..................Joanna Eden
26/05/13...............Melodius Thunk ...... 02/06/13.............................Verao
09/06/13...........................Kayona ...... 16/06/13.....................Saxamazoo
JAZZ AT BARNEY'S CAFE/BAR 46-56 Portland Rd, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QN (Tel: 01903 527075). Website: http://www.barneysworthing.co.uk
Every Saturday from 8.30pm until 11pm, join local tenor saxophonist MIKE PAPPENHEIM with various guest artists for two sets of mainstream, standards-led jazz with some easy-listening and pop tunes thrown in. Barney's cafe/bar is at . There's always a lively atmosphere here and Barney's is well known locally for putting on live music several nights a week. FREE ENTRY!
Joining Mike on Sat 9th Mar will be London-based pianist and teacher CHARLES BRERETON. Charles teaches privately in London and taught on the late Michael Garrick's Jazz Academy courses. He has taught & performed with or supported artists such as Steve Waterman, John Etheridge, Martin Hathaway, Gareth Lockrane, Stacey Kent, Anita Wardell and Julian Lloyd Webber. He has been an ABRSM jazz examiner for many years and presented papers at the last two Jazz Education Conferences at Leeds College of Music. Contact Charles for gigs and tuition at charles_...@hotmail.com. Mike and Charles welcome sitters-in (horns) of a good standard to join them on a few selected numbers during the evening - you'll be sure of a warm welcome. Hope to see you there!
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CAROL BRAITHWAITE & JAZZ CREW
Monthly Jazz at Park View,Chalkwell Park, Westcliff on Sea SS0 8NB. Enjoy an evening of swinging, relaxing music with Carol and her crew from 8:00-10.30pm. Entry £4.For more information and to check dates, visit the website www.carolbraithwaite.com or email : carol_brai...@btinternet.com
Club Dates for 2013:
20th March (Wednesday)
17th April &16th May
20th June &18th July
15th August & 19th September
17th October & 21st November
Other events for the Jazz Crew:
Monday 11th March - Ekco Club, Thornfield Road, Southend on Sea. with Trio.
Tuesday 9th April - Chigwell Jazz Club, Met. Police Sports Club, High Road, Chigwell. An evening of Trad & Swinging Jazz. 8:00-10.30pm. Entry charged. Inf:0208 9258313
For the diary:
9th August - Spice of Life, London W2 - (afternoon 12.30 - 2.30pm)
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
7 April 2013 - FG with Jazz at the Movies- Jo Eden, vocals, Chris Ingham, piano, Mick Hutton, bass, George Double, drums.
8PM. Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, C01 1NF. £10. www.colchesterartscentre.com24 May - Frank Griffith Trio, 1-2PM, Roberts Room, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. Free.
PD3 (PETE DOWNES TRIO).
Colourhouse Theatre - 02 Mar - Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way, Merton, London SW19 2RD Time: 7:30pm. Admission: Adults: £7, children £3. Box office:020 8542 5511. . Venue phone: 020 8542 5511.The Family-friendly jazz Club returns for a evening of exciting music and kid's workshop.
The Green Dragon - 03 Mar - 58/60 High Street Croydon CR0 1NA. Time: 1pm. . Venue phone: 020 8667 0684.
Lunchtime jazz club. Food available. child friendly (if well behaved). We play upstairs.
The Barley Mow - 13 Mar - 67 Watersplash Rd, Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 0EE. Time: 8:30pm. . Venue phone: 01932 225326.
The Barley Mow - 15 May - 67 Watersplash Rd, Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 0EE. Time: 8:30pm. . Venue phone: 01932 225326.
Just a quick reminder that PD3 (Pete Downes Trio) are playing at The Traf tonight:
MARLENE VERPLANCK is no stranger to the music scene having worked most venues in the east and across the USA. A former studio singer in New York, she has sung hundreds of commercials and has sung back-up for everyone from Sinatra to Kiss. (Be sure to ask for a few Sinatra stories.) Marlene has performed at Carnegie Hall as part of the Kool Jazz Fest, and most all the clubs in New York City, Birdland, Iridium, The Rainbow Room, Michael's Pub, The Blue Note, etc. She has recorded 21 cd's with many noteworthy musicians, Hank Jones, Bucky Pizzarelli, Tommy Flanagan, Marian McPartland, Dr. Billy Taylor, and many more. You can find complete details and sound bites on www.marleneverplanck.com or email oopa...@aol.com
Sat. Mar 2 - The Drill Hall, Lincoln, Tel: 01522 873 894
Tues.. Mar 5 - Oaklands Hotel, 87 Yarmouth Rd, Norwich NR70HH
Thurs. Mar 7 - The New Boathouse @ Broxbourne. Tel: 01992 442 263
Sun. Mar 10 - Afternoon @ The Stables, Milton Keynes Tel: 01908 280 800
Wed. Mar 13 - The Stamford Club, Grimsby www.grimsbyjazz.com
Thurs. Mar 14, Malmesbury Town Hall, Cross Hayes, Malmesbury, Wilts, SN16 9BZ Box Office: 01666 822 143
Fri. Mar 15 - Fleece Jazz, Stoke by Nayland Hotel Tel: 01787 211 865
Sat. Mar 16 - The Verdict, Brighton Tel: 01273 674 847
Sun. Mar 17 - Ronnie Scott's Sunday brunch. 0207 439 0747
Wed. Mar 20 - Wales, Swansea Jazzland, St. James Society, Tel: 07802 912 789
Thurs. Mar 21 - Bonington Theatre. Date cancelled due to renovations.
Fri Mar 22 - Sylvia Gentil's Studio in Delft, Holland tel: 011 31 15 215 9661
Sun. Mar 24 - Westley Hotel, Acocks Green, Birmingham, Marlene with John Ruddick's Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra. 12:30 pm
Mon. Mar 25 - The Kings Head, Bexley Tel: 0208 467 1350
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The Len Phillips Big Band will be resident at Potters Leisure Resort 1-3 March, Norfolk for their annual weekend break. Guests will be Matthew Ford, Eleanor Keenan, Jimmy Cannon and Dean Martin tribute Mark Adams. Concerts and dancing every night plus lunchtime jazz and morning piano sessions. Call 0845 437 9894 for reservations.
The Len Phillips Big Band was formed in 1986 and has since gone on to become one of the UK's busiest and most popular jazz orchestras. Over the years the band has worked with many top names from the world of swing and light entertainment such as Dennis Lotis, Lita Roza, Kenny Baker, David Jacobs, Anita Harris, Gary Williams, Matthew Ford and Jeff Hooper. The band is now under the direction of bass player Joe Pettitt and continues to entertain audiences around the country with careful programming of Basie, Miller, Goodman, Kenton and Heath plus the songs of Ella and Sinatra. Current band members include such big band luminaries as Roy Willox, Andy Flaxman, Stuart Brooks, Harold Fisher and Don Hunt. The band's regular singers are Anton Browne and Eleanor Keenan. Their latest CD, recorded at Pinewood Studios receives regular airplay on both sides of the Atlantic. See lenphillipsbigband.co.uk for more information.
Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival - Colston Hall from 1 -3 March 2013. Tickets are now on sale Online:www.bristoljazzandbluesfest.com / Colston Hall: T 0117 922 3686
Along with generous helping of blues, the Festival brings alive trad and swing with three bands who prove that the best music never stales, merely ages like good wine.
The Big Chris Barber Band is a ten piece led by the trombonist with the most remarkable CV in British music. He's played with Muddy Waters, Big Bill Broonzy, Doctor John, Van Morrison. Eric Clapton, Keith Emerson, Mark Knopfler, Joe Harriott… . His band ranges well beyond trad and blues. With seven horns in the front line, Barber can reproduce a New Orleans Street Parade, present authentic arrangements of Duke Ellington's Black and Tan Fantasy and has even been known to play Miles' Davis classic All Blues.
The Bateman Brothers Jazz Band focus on the classic repertoire of Louis Armstrong, with Alan Bateman taking Armstrong's trumpet parts and brother Ian emulating Trummy Young on trombone. The five piece has been acclaimed for bringing audiences the sound of the much loved Armstrong All Stars, who played round the globe from the late 1940s. The tune titles speak for themselves: Strutting with Some Barbecue; West End Blues; Muskrat Ramble. This is where real jazz began. A sellout appearance at Ronnie Scott's last year showed that Louis soaring virtuoso licks have plenty of life in them yet!
Alyn Shipton's Buck Clayton Legacy Band celebrates the great swing trumpeter who shot to fame with the Count Basie Orchestra in the 1930s. Clayton passed a batch of unrecorded arrangements to Shipton, his biographer, and the writer, who leads the band from the bass, pulled together an all star band the perform them. Alan Barnes clarinet and alto playing energises the front line, along with trumpeter Menno Daams. This is no tribute band, but a superb ensemble making new music in a living tradition. Links: www.chrisbarber.net/bigband.htm www.batemanbrothers.com/index.asp
The Family-Friendly Jazz Club returns for a evening of exciting music and kids' workshop on 2 Mar 2013 at the London Colourhouse Theatre. Time: 7:30pm. Admission: Adults: £7, children £3. Box office: 020 8542 5511. Address: Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way, Merton, London SW19 2RD. Venue phone: 020 8542 5511.
The Liberty Hall Jazz Band are playing on the 6th March and also the first Wednesday of each later month at Liberal Club, 7 Station Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0RZ .
The newly formed ORNATE QUARTET is a vibrant group of capable musicians brought together by a mutual love of joyful and expressive music. It features Simon Marsh (Alto Sax), Evan Clegg (Trumpet), Paul Baxter (Bass) and Peter Adam Hill (Drums). Join them as they present the music of Ornette Coleman, exploring some of his early compositions and using them as a base from which to launch exciting and diverse improvisation. 1pm Thursday 7th March, St. Alfege's Church, Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ. Free admission, no age restriction
Harmony In Harlem (www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk) are appearing at The New Cut Arts Centre (www.newcut.org) in Halesworth, Suffolk, on Saturday 9th March at 7:30pm. Tickets are £14 (£12 concessions). Harmony In Harlem, the Cambridge-based 17-piece big band, perform authentic and original Duke Ellington from the 1930s onwards - a repertoire of both well-known and rare gems from jazz's most important composer/bandleader. Tickets online or through the Box Office tel: 0845 673 2123
Verona Chard and Chris Neill will be entertaining at Mother's Day lunch from 12noon to 3pm on Sunday 10th March at the tranquil WWT London Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, London SW13 9WT. Booking essential - 020 8409 4400. Price £29.50pp (Under 12s £9.50 each). Advance booking price includes entry to WWT London Wetland Centre, three course lunch, live music and a drink on arrival.
There is an upcoming album launch 'The Cook, the Clown, the Monk and the Accordionist' performance by the London-based composer, pianist and accordionist Maurizio Minardi with his trio and Guest on Thursday 14th March at Pizza Express Jazz Club, 10 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 3RW. Doors open 7pm, Performance from 8.30pm. Tickets £15 from the venue on
http://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/jazzBook.aspx?showId=e4661adc-d694-42cc-a5bc-70dc8b7b6a2a&showDateId=6154 or from the box office on 0845 6027 017. http://www.mauriziominardi.com
This new album, "The Cook, the Clown, the Monk and the Accordionist", features Maurizio's latest compositions and, in counterpoint to his previous album, "My Piano Trio", focuses this time on the accordion. The Maurizio Minardi Trio performs Maurizio's original compositions. Maurizio's style is reminiscent of Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, Yann Tiersen and Michael Nyman. Maurizio will be joined for the launch by his trio, with Nick Pini on double bass and Marco Quarantotto on drums. The performance will also feature guest player Shirley Smart on cello. Acclaim for Maurizio's previous album, "My Piano Trio", released last spring:
"Lyrical, intelligent, contemporary piano jazz with its roots in the European classical tradition and beyond..." (The Jazz Mann)
"The overall feeling is tranquil and meditative- interesting, crafted writing, fine playing and above all a strong emotional appeal " (LondonJazz)
"My Piano Trio ably demonstrates Minardi's strengths as a composer and musician, crossing the bridge between two musical worlds with imagination and grace." (All About Jazz)
The Sue Greenway Big Band will also be appearing at the Harrow Arts Centre 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Middlesex HA5 4EA on Sunday March 17th telling the fascinating story of Glenn Miller and putting his music in the context of the Swing Era by celebrating some of the other contemporary classic big bands such as Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman. Sue is joined on stage by two singers who also have a passion for this glorious music: the lovely Catherine Sykes, who has toured with the European Glenn Miller Orchestra and Tony Jacobs, ten years vocalist with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra.
Kai Hoffman: DO IT WHILE YOU CAN Album Launch Party at Ronnie Scott's Bar 6-9pm. On Wednesday March 20th 2013
'The Queen of Swing!' - Ian Shaw
'Kai is one of the most authentic sounding vocalists on the scene today - and puts her music across with great swing, talent and entertainment ' - Ray Gelato
With DO IT WHILE YOU CAN, international singing sensation Kai Hoffman takes her listeners on an intimate and sometimes cheeky journey through lovers, litigation and loss - whilst proving that contagious laughter really is the best medicine.
Joined by Gunther Kurmayr, piano (Ray Gelato Giants), Geoff Gascoyne, bass (Jamie Cullum) and Sebastiaan de Krom, drums (Herbie Hancock, Kurt Elling), Kai Hoffman's DO IT WHILE YOU CAN is a whirlwind of emotions, wishful to WILD, effortlessly capturing the energy of a live performance. From Fran Landesmann's rather naughty Some Boys to the strength of the Propellerhead's History Repeating, Pure Imagination's beauty to Kai's toe-tapping title track, DO IT WHILE YOU CAN is a masterful showcase of vocal and instrumental talent.
Resident at Ronnie Scott's since 2008, Kai Hoffman has received rave reviews from audiences at London's finest jazz clubs and festivals around the world. Kai will be touring the new material throughout 2013 in the UK and abroad - see kaihoffman.co.uk for details.www.kaihoffman.co.uk. RSVPs TO lau...@broadreachrecords.co.uk
Jazz Vocalists & Instrumentalists, 14th Live Demo Recording Workshop on Saturday afternoon, March 23rd, 2.00 to 7.00pm, at Schott Music, 48 Gt. Marlborough Street near Oxford Circus, London W1F 7BB. Lay down three numbers to mastered CD with Geoff Castle on piano plus double bass. Recorded by a great music producer with more than twenty five years studio experience. Use as a demo or for charting your vocal progress at a great price of £99.00 all in. Contact Chris Legee at <jazz...@waitrose.com>.
The Great Pier Walk - Chris Neill and various musical guests will be providing the entertainment for the 11th annual pier walk, organised by Leigh-on-Sea Rotary Club to raise money for "Bosom Pals" on Sun 31 Mar 2013 10:00 - 16:30 at Southend Pier (shallow end!)
Tony Jacobs' next event at South Downs Holiday Village, Chichester, is From Friday, 12 April to Monday 15th, showcasing the talents of the fantastic Sue Greenway Big Band (vocals provided by Tony and the wonderful Eleanor Keenan). Also on the bill is the ever popular Jim Barry, his Quintet, guest Catherine Sykes and Tony Jacobs performing some of the best of the bottomless goldmine that makes up the American and British Songbooks. Completing the weekend's line-up is the fabulous Bateman Brothers Jazz Band as they pay tribute to the Louis Armstrong All-Stars. www.batemanbrothers.com
www.1940sukradio.co.uk plays music from the 1920s to the '40s as well as having very interesting articles on their website.
You may be interested in the following website….www.20sjazz.com
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Shez Raja featuring Jay Phelps on 19th April. On stage 20.00 at The Forge, 3-7 Delancey Street, London, NW1 7NL. £12/10 door, £11/9 online. http://www.shezraja.com/ http://www.forgevenue.org/ / con...@forgevenue.org / 020 7 383 7808
Dynamic bass player Shez Raja and his band are joined by hip trumpet sensation Jay Phelps - founder of Empirical and former Tomorrow's Warrior. Expect exciting music that evokes all of the emotions as they perform new music as well as tracks from Raja's highly acclaimed third album, Mystic Radikal (33 Jazz). The Collective's live show is an eclectic headcharge of raw energy - a mix of euphoric jazz, thundering funk, tuneful ragas and intoxicating grooves - and always leaves audiences uplifted, inspired and asking for more!
John Petters will be presenting the Second Louis Armstrong Celebration Jazz Festival - Mundesley, Norfolk - 19-20 April. He has produced a 15 minute video featuring nearly all of the artistes appearing - some of clips from last year's festival and antique examples - guitarist Jim Douglas playing with Henry Red Allen and the Alex Welsh Band in the '60s and Dave Bailey along with Jack Free, Keith Donald and John in the company of Wild Bill Davison & Art Hodes in 1989. The link to the video: ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcN6LFo8VKM&feature=share
They have single, double and twin chalet apartments at £224 per person. Full board, dinner on Fri, breakfast, lunch & dinner on Sat& Sun, and breakfast on Mon Morning.
The booking form / flyer downloadable here: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/documents/mundesley2913flyerweb.pdf
Further details: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/mundesley.htm
The 29th Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival is set for July 5th to 14th with a foretaste of a Hot Summer in Birmingham here: ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRnCKf5PRqA.
Europe's biggest free jazz party will bring together hundreds of the best musicians working in this country and further afield for over 150 performances around England's second city. Watch this space for programme details.
John Petters is promoting London Louis Armstrong Riverboat Shuffle on the Dixie Queen Sat 7th September - a trip along the river, under Tower Bridge, towards Westminster and back out towards the Thames barrier (tides permitting) with trad jazz performances on two decks, with adequate dancing and seating areas for everyone. The number of tickets sold will be limited in order that everyone can be seated. The boat departs at 14:00 from Tower Pier, returning a 17:00. There will be two bars on board, but no food, so you may bring picnics. Two sizzling hot, traditional jazz bands - John Petters New Orleans All Stars and Trefor Williams Usual Suspects. Tickets are just £29.50 per person. If you or your club can get a party of 10 or more, they can do a special price.
To book please send a cheque payable to TERESA PETTERS to 218 New House Farm Hospital Drove Long Sutton, PE12 9EN.
Booking form: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/documents/dixiequeen.pdf
If you prefer to pay by Paypal send an e-mail to tjp...@traditional-jazz.com for a Paypal invoice.
The New Orleans All stars will feature - the outstandingly talented Alan Bateman, currently performing in a sell-out show recreating the '50s Louis Armstrong All Stars arrangements to great acclaim. Joining Alan will be the internationally famous clarinet/saxophonist, Pete Allen with trombonist, respected writer and broadcaster Mike Pointon. Together with Jonathan 'J J' Vinten and bassist Keith Donald. Trefor 'Fingers' Williams will be with trumpeter, Denny Illett and Australian reedman, Karl Hird with Dave Hewett a formidable trombonist. Banjo, guitarist, Dave Moorwood with young drumming star, Baby Jools.
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Monday
Jazz in the Round, The Cockpit, Gateforth St, Marylebone NW8 8EH. Jazz/contemporary music every last Monday in the month. www.thecockpit.org.uk/jazz First band 8pm. Tickets from £8 020 7258 2925. DJ set with Jez in the bar. Mar 25th - Femi Tomowo Trio, Gail Brand, Leo Aarons-Richard Qai
Tuesday
Los Otros, a quintet (Tenor Sax, Keyboards, Bass and Drums), fronted by Ian Maclean (vocals/guitar), free in the bar every second Tuesday, with some standard jazz plus Brazilian and Latin songs. Ye Old Rose and Crown pub 56, Hoe Street, Walthamstow E17
The Bottleneck Blues Club who meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester. Normally tickets £10, doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. Good food, reasonably priced available at the venue. Further information, location map and future gig list at www.bottleneckblues.com.
Jazz at The Kings Langley Club. The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm. 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, visitors welcome. There will be a session as usual on January 1st.
A Norfolk gig - The Eddie Seales Big Band perform on the 1st Tuesday of the month is at The William Burt Centre, West Winch (near Kings Lynn). www.eddiesealesbigband.co.uk
Humphrey Lyttelton Band will be at the Bull's Head, Barnes, SW13 9PY, tickets £12. This is a regular monthly booking, 2nd Tuesday of every month. For more information www.humphreylyttelton.com/live
Every Tuesday Evening 7.30 -9.30pm. Music, Improvisation, Meditation & Mindfulness at Samatha House, near Stisted, Essex. Explore & learn relaxing meditation techniques, music improvising workshops & listening to meditative music (plus Johnty Wilks saxes, synths, flutes, Darnell keyboards & synths,) plus special guests (musicians, meditation teachers including "virtual performance sessions" from around the world via the internet & projected onto a large screen). £5.00 (or £7.50 including food at the earlier time 6.30pm and socialising). There will also be projections, candles and subdued lighting for a relaxing ambience. For more info and to book call Johnty on 0771 359 4543. B & B is also available.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, Saxophonist Johnty Wilks presents Music and Meditation Workshops for musicians and non musicians. Learn to meditate, listen to music and hear musicians improvising. Samatha House, on a farm, Near High Rodding, Dunmow, Essex. Please book in advance. Also get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a musician (improvisers only, jazz influenced or meditation type music) or as a guest speaker on meditation and music - Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty...@googlemail.com
Wednesday
Every 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. all gigs start 8.30 and all are on Wednesday. Check.
The Liberty Hall Jazz Band are playing on the 6th March and also the first Wednesday of each later 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 opens on Saturday 1st Dec 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 on a Sunday runs from 19:30-22:30. "The first Sunday of every month will be Heather and a jazz trio, mainly Tim Huskisson, Alan Clarke and Roger Curphey with a jazz open mic session. The second Sunday of the month will be Two For Tea and a quiz night. And the remaining Sundays will be our usual format of Two For Tea supporting wonderful jazz acts.
There is a monthly jazz gig in Westcliff on Sunday lunchtime 1pm to 4pm, at O'Picado, a family run Portugese restaurant. Mick Foster (bari & alto sax) will be playing on the 2nd Sunday of each month, with a guest accompanist. 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Tel 01702 300540. Jazz and Tapas, O Picado, 403 London Rd, WOS, SS0 7HU, bookings 01702 300540.
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.
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Annie's Jazz welcomes you to a new once monthly venue in the beautiful Essex village of Finchingfield. The Fox Inn is an old established public house with an outstanding reputation for food. The next jazz evening is TBA. Hosted by Annie. This is a small intimate venue and it is advised to book ahead. Telephone number is 01371-810151. The Fox Inn, The Green, Finchingfield, Essex. CM7 4JX.
There is a regular monthly gig by the Kol Paterson Band at The Galley in Woodbridge, 21 Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4LX www.galley.uk.com. Contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622
For fans of Trad Jazz out there, may we direct to you Wilf James' comprehensive listings -- http://bit.ly/r0lcY2, or just Google Wilf's Jazz!!
News & Forthcoming Events at Exchange House Music Club, Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex, CM4 0QY. Tel. 01277 824 616. Contact David Price:
David recently completed his purpose built mini concert hall at his residence in Blackmore, Essex.
The Banjo Club meets every Monday at Exchange House 2.00-4.00pm. Play the music - join the banjo band.
David Viscount Price A.L.C.M., Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex CM4 0QY. Tel: 01277 824 616 or 07885 423 393 www.jazzbanduk.com
Retrospectivejazz, are a trad and Dixieland band based in darkest NE Essex. You can find their website at http://.retrospectivejazz.cticloud.co.uk
There is some great jazz coming up at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG. Tel: 01245 606505, email: boxo...@chelmsford.gov.uk. You can see Chelmsford Theatres' complete Autumn brochure by clicking here. The theatre website is here.
We have been asked to mention a venue in Tunbridge Wells, Kent called Trinity Theatre (www.trinitytheatre.net) which hosts music, dance, theatre, comedy and film events. It is almost entirely run by volunteers and has been going for over 25 years:
The Pheasantry - London's leading supper club 152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT. Monday-Saturday: Doors 7.00pm Show 8.30pm. Sundays: Doors 6.30pm Show 8.00pm. Bookings: 08456 027 017 | www.pizzaexpresslive.com
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Acclaimed professional singer and vocal coach Verona Chard (www.veronachard.com) is launching the British and International Vocal Academy at the end of March. A vocal school covering everything a singer, instrumentalist / singer needs to know through fortnightly sunday sessions, workshops, performances and jams with internationally known musicians. For more details please contact Verona - ver...@veronachard.com
John Seeley's Thursday Night Saxophone Choir
Thursday 17th, 31st January and 14th, 28th February from 7:30pm - 9:30pm. £7 Entry - All Levels Welcome
St.Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LFThe saxophone choir is a workshop that aims to develop saxophone technique and performance in a friendly creative environment. The workshop is open to all levels of ability, and every type of saxophone. The workshop is devised for the individual to feel like they are having a private lesson at a fraction of the price. Each class explores saxophone and musicianship skills that will enhance the individual and group performer. This includes looking at music theory, methods of practise, and specific concepts to increase your knowledge on the saxophone. This is worked concurrently with a repertoire of saxophone choir music, with a focus on classical music, ranging from G.Palestrina to Eric Whitacre. The pieces are denotated to concentrate on musicianship skills and then performed, giving members a feeling of completion. The method of teaching focuses on four principles of learning, posture, pulse, phonology, and personality. This is used through simultaneous learning techniques that connect aural, visual, improvisation, and rhythm.
The Julian Joseph Jazz Academy will open in January.
The 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
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If you play the saxophone and want to join an informal Saxophone group then come along on a Tuesday evening at Coopers School in Upminster. The Havering Saxophonics are an adult saxophone choir that focus on playing for fun. It is a reading band but all levels are welcome. from 7pm - 9pm. £5... (£3 for concessions). A cup of tea at half time is free.... for more info call john on 01708 446644 or visit www.thehaveringsaxophonics.co.uk
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The Hertfordshire Music Service and North Herts Youth Jazz launch the North Herts Youth Jazz Big Band
The band will rehearse on Tuesday evenings (during term time only) at The North Herts Music School, Highbury House, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RU 01462 434052. Rehearsals will run from 1715 to 1845. Up to age 19 or older if in full time education. We have brought ogether two smaller but distinct groups in Hitchin and Stevenage.and the result will be awesome! (See/hear a fortaste of this group at the Rhythms of The World Festival, Hitchin, July 14th, 1200pm Main Stage). We would welcome interest from rhythm section, horn section players and singers. Musicians of grade 5 standard and upwards. Either acoustic or electric bass players. Please be prepared to read charts too! Improvisers will be especially welcome but guidance and instruction will be given to all who wish it. We would also like to encourage composers to come along and write for this group.
This band will perform at least once in public each term. It's philoshophy is to promote the playing of jazz amoung young people and perform a wide range of jazz repertoire, from Duke Ellington to Mark Lockheart. There is a termly fee for membership, though a remission of fees scheme is operated by the Hertfordshire Music Service, subject to terms and conditions.
And especially for those of you with children/grandchildren still in school, or those with an interest in promoting music amongst our youth, we would like to bring to your attention the excellent music services and facilities provided by Essex Music Services. They are part of Essex County Council and provide " Quality instrumental tuition and workshops to school and colleges in Essex, covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles" " The opportunity for young people to perform in many youth orchestras and choirs " and " Concerts throughout the county where the groups showcase their talents."
One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) which is for young musicians who have a love for jazz. Members need to attain a minimum of grade 5 in their chosen instrument, and entry is by audition. The EYJO meets monthly for rehearsals. EYJO also go on tour and perform around the county. Their Musical Director is Martin Hathaway, who has directed the EYJO since 1991 and is one of the country's leading jazz musicians. He is a member of numerous orchestra and quintets and was one of the leading lights in establishing the Heathcote Arms 344 Grove Green Road Leytonstone London E11 4EA as a prime venue for jazz in London, attracting many renowned jazz musicians. Martin has won awards for both performance and composition including the MCPS Best Original Composition Award in the BBC Big Band Contest. He has recorded and toured with Radiohead and appeared on their Platinum album Kid A. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz.
Tickets for Essex Music Services' Jazz concerts may be purchased by calling 01206 798788 for tickets or email beverley...@essex.gov.uk
Just a reminder - I am sure most of you already listen in, but if you weren't aware of it you really should be listening to jazz broadcaster of the year Paul Barnes's show The Late Paul Barnes. The show is broadcast each Saturday between 11pm and 1am on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and 3CR (Beds, Bucks, Herts). And for those of you who aren't night owls, thanks to the wonders of modern technology you can "listen again" any time, anywhere by going to: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002mhdx
The Duncan Fraser Big Band present:
'Dealing In Wheeler', the debut album from The Duncan Fraser Big Band is available for all to purchase. The Band features some of the best young Jazz musicians in the UK, who feature in Big Band bands such as NYJO, RAM Big Band & The Guy Barker Jazz Orchestra. The album takes you through 7 original compositions by young Flugelhorn virtuoso and Composer Duncan Fraser. Here's what people are saying about it…
"This album is the realisation of a dream for Duncan Fraser; it contains tracks brilliantly composed and arranged by a very talented young man who leads an equally talented young band. The average age of the band is 22 and the youngest member of the band is just 16. You would be hard pushed to find any musical ensemble with young players with such professionalism, musicianship and ability these days."
"Every track has been brilliantly crafted by Fraser and is clearly a direct tribute to his biggest influence as a jazz performer, Kenny Wheeler. His music is fresh yet still rooted in the Wheeler style. The combination of Fraser's talent as a jazz musician, arranger, composer and this fantastic young band make for an album which deserves to be recognised in the jazz world and beyond."
ORDER YOUR COPY NOW from www.esteemrecords.com
The Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra www.tuxedojazzorchestra.com
The Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra has just produced a new CD - WHITE HEAT. 16 great tracks including 12th Street Rag, Business In F, Heat Wave, You're The Cream In My Coffee, You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby, Black And Tan Fantasy and more. The chaps (Dave Ford, Peter Rudeforth, James Evans, Sue Greenway, Mick Foster, Graham Hughes, Martin Litton, Sandy Burnett, Jeff Lardner, Len Walker and Catherine Sykes) did a fantastic job - and I'm on it as well! If you'd like a copy, send a cheque for £11.50 (which covers the CD and P&P) made out to AP Jacobs and send to PENTOWER, Tower Hill, Fishguard, SA65 9LA. Don't forget to include your name and address!!!
Two websites which you may find very interesting. Both keep you informed about jazz gigs around the country. Have a look at www.jazzupdate.co.uk. and WWW.JAZZNORTHWEST.CO.UK
A reminder to tune in to www.1940sukradio.co.uk which plays music from the 1920s to the '40s as well as having very interesting articles on their website. Presenters include the completely bonkers Bob Kerr of the famous Whoopee Band!
Look at www.vintagefestival.co.uk which looks like huge fun and includes James Langton and his Solid Senders. James (erstwhile front-man and vocalist with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra) now lives in New York but makes an occasional foray back to Blighty to front this sensational band.
For much more news, articles, laughs and occasional controversy (ahem), why not subscribe to the Tony Jacobs & Friends Newsletter. Send a cheque made payable to Tony Jacobs and Friends for the princely amount of £7.50 and send off to Tony Williams (editor), 82 Warnford Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6QT. This is a non-profit making (well, I've never seen a penny!) quarterly newsletter which does its bit for great music.
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THE DAVID CHARLES (rehearsal) BAND REQUIRE: 2 Trumpet and 2 Trombone PLAYERS also Alto/Baritone Sax. - Meeting at Stock British Legion Hall - Wednesday Evening 7.30 p.m. for 8.00 p.m. Good pad of Glen Miller etc. type numbers. Details from: Terry - 01702 808867
Musicians wanted for a big band based in Braintree. Rehearse every Monday at St Marys Hall Bocking, nr Braintree Essex. If you fancy playing Big Band charts, extending your jazz skills or improving your sight reading, then please call Graham Johnson on 01376345763 or e-mail me at thetru...@live.com
The Eastbury Concert Band who meet every Friday evening at Bower Hall, Havering-Atte-Bower, near Romford, Essex. are looking for new members, whatever the instrument.
The standard of the band is getting better all the time and it is mainly due to the increase in members and the effort that they put in at rehearsals, so don't let this put you off coming because these 2 situations can only help you get better, if , for example, you are in the position that you haven't played for a long time or you don't think you are good enough.
Playing along with all the other members of the band is one of the best ways of practicing. We do have one or two instruments that we could loan out but don't rely on this as we do not have many; it is better that you have your own instrument. Why not give me, Lance, a ring? Home land line - 01245-441071, Mobile - 07871-179947 lj...@hotmail.co.uk
Trombonist Wanted - The biggest problem with running a big band is finding a replacement when a trombonist leaves. This summer the lead trombonist of Michael Kilpatrick's band will be leaving, and he is desperate to do whatever he can to expand his network of contacts across the region in the hope that it might lead to the name of a trombone who is keen and available to join as a regular in his orchestra. Anyone interested or who knows someone who might be interested please contact him at the email address below. He would be most very grateful!
Email: m...@harmonyinharlem.co.uk Website: http://www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk
The Harmony In Harlem 17-piece jazz orchestra specialises in Duke Ellington, playing the original and authentic scores. The band rehearses fortnightly on Thursdays in Whittlesford, South Cambs, and does a variety of performances. Later in 2012 a trombone vacancy will arise. Improvising abililties prefered but not essential. Please contact Michael Kilpatrick. tel 01223 833062, m...@harmonyinharlem.co.uk
'The Da Capo Concert Band in Whetstone, Barnet is looking for new players. We particularly need brass players but woodwind players are also welcome. We play a varied wind band repertoire, including specialist wind band music from the likes of Philip Sparke as well as medleys of show-tunes, popular marches; jazz and big band pieces; and themes from film and television. There is no audition but we ask that players are Grade 6 standard or above. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings, 8pm-10pm. For more information see http://www.dacapoconcertband.org.uk/ or email enqu...@dacapoconcertband.org.uk.'
Sax Players wanted. Laurie is looking for alto and tenor players on a permanent basis for his Monday night rehearsal band based in Bentley (just outside Brentwood). Nice band, nice people and a nice cuppa in the break! If you are interested give Laurie a ring on 01702 540061 or his mobile 07778590336
St Albans Big Band (new name for the St Albans Stage Band) is looking for young talented trombonists in the area who would like to join. Maximum age 18. They are looking at doing the Music For Youth Festival this year, both regional and national festivals, collaborating with the North Herts Big Band as well as booking a top jazzer to play with the band this year. If interested, please email ke...@jazzjam.co.uk
Musicians wanted for a big band based in Hatfield, Herts. In particular trombones, trumpets and saxes needed, but if you fancy big band playing please get in touch. Rehearsals every Monday evening. Please call Dick Barnard on 07754 406965 for more information.
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Bass player available - Matt Lowrie
I'm the house bassist for the Buckhurst Hill jazz jam, and specialise in depping for function bands and playing in musical theatre. I play electric and upright bass, and I'm a proficient reader. You can find a summary of my CV at www.mattlowriemusic.com Contact me for any gig or more details at ma...@mattlowriemusic.com
Graham Hunter is an experienced professional trumpeter and singer, who teaches various musical instruments, with the emphasis on FUN ! ! He will be joining our teacher listings directly.
As a brass specialist, he can give tuition to complete beginners right up to advanced level for the whole valved brass family from trumpet to tuba. Pupils will normally learn how to read music, some theory, and how to improvise. Additionally, beginner lessons are available for drum kit, piano, nylon-strung guitar, bass-guitar and singing. Graham Hunter, 01702 540010 or 07724 088 511 www.grahamhunter.net
Nick Baya, a jazz trained music college student, is offering saxophone and theory lessons beginning from 1st June. Lessons will be available to all ages and abilities with very competitive prices, and will include classical training as well as jazz for those interested in taking grades. Contact now for more details or to book a lesson on 07402 399 746 or send an email to nick...@aim.com
This from Loughton guitar legend Mike Eaves, who has worked with artistes as diverse as Lee Ryan, Will Young, Shirley Bassey, Michael Ball, John Williams, Martine McCutcheon, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Please see www.mikeeaves.co.uk for more information and details of special offers, or call Mike on 020 8508 5539 Mike has a new website for my guitar tuition. Please have a look - www.mikeeaves.co.uk - it is much more interactive than the last. He has started a blog on the site, writing a mixture of articles - some about playing the guitar, and some anecdotes from professional work he has done. There is a useful stuff section, which has an online metronome, tuner and chord finder on it as well as links to a couple of apps and hase also included a shop, which has links to products that guitar students often enquire about and it also lists what small items he has available to you in his lessons. Let Mike know if there is anything in particular you would be interested to read about, and he can add it to his list of articles to write in time.
Benj Blackmore has just moved to the south east. He plays jazz guitar and electric bass to a pretty good standard and is keen to do some gigging around the area. He also teaches (in Ipswich) and has spaces for pupils who want to learn guitar. Beginners to advanced. For examples of his guitar playing from his soundcloud page go to http://soundcloud.com/benjblackmore/lotus-blossom or http://soundcloud.com/benjblackmore/in-a-sentimental-mood. Interested parties can contact him on his mobile 07779 795989.
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For information on more complete music genres Jurgen Reid suggests you try his Facebook/Twitter page - Music In Essex on which he posts information about gigs, bands, venues, etc.
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/MusicInEssex - the twitter profile may be found by searching @MusicInEssex.
Musicians can also post their own info on the page profile and Jurgen will share it across the other accounts.
Roger Haywood, the keen Norfolk jazz fan has advised me that he has been invited by the major regional newspaper, the Eastern Daily Press to join their group of reviewers with a special brief to cover jazz, big band, blues and related music. He has asked if clubs and events organisers across the Norfolk coverage area of the paper to add him to their mailing list and advise him of anything suitable that may be coming up. He is happy to consider all genres of jazz, particularly anything that is innovative, original, newsworthy, of national standard or even out of the usual as last year's Norwich Jazz Massive was. Organisers can contact him on rhay...@issuesmanagers.com. He points out, of course, that there cannot be any guarantee of coverage but anything he would like to review he will put to the EDP's arts editor and an approval from him will mean Roger's review is likely to be used.
THE JAZZ SHOW NEWSLETTER. Alex Hutton and Kate Winter produce and present this lively, inventive radio programme, showcasing the best of contemporary jazz as well as the classics. The show contains music, interviews, performance in the live room, the 'Time Tunnel' and 'Sebastian Scotney's Album of the week' The show is broadcast on several radio stations: FM as well as online and is also a weekly podcast. Visit www.thejazzshowonline.com for more details
Johnty Wilks on 0207 193 1977 runs “Musicians Heaven”, a unique Bed & Breakfast and retreat for jazz musicians based in a gorgeous 16th Century manor house in mid Essex. Rehearse, compose or practise in your room, jam with other guests, enjoy the peace and quiet of “non music time” or listen to the enchanting sounds of nature as you wander around the grounds. Only 1 hour from London, 20 minutes from Stansted Airport, based in the heart of Essex. A musicians retreat, where you can meet other like-minded people. See http://www.myspace.com/529278563 for more details.
A great recording studio based in Reading, but very reasonably priced (£125 per day for weekdays and £140 per day for weekends), with a producer who has got a great feel for the style as well as being incredibly friendly and helpful. He can do everything from a couple of live demos through to producing a fully mastered CD album. www.m4studios.co.uk - for more details call Craig on 07595 643680 or email enqu...@m4studios.co.uk
Dave Self is a lifelong jazz fan, performer and DJ. He is a presenter of a jazz show for Blast 1386 - Tuesdays midday to CARL ORR on guitar [yes the guitarist with the billy cobham band] and ANDY NOBLE on keyboards . Carl and andy are both from Australia and are both top class exellent musicians 1pm, repeated on Fridays 8pm to 9pm. You can listen in to his show at http://radiotime.com/station/s_6837/Blast_1386.aspx. Dave has also kindly written a review of the Cork Jazz Festival for Jazz Update, which you can read at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/daveself.shtml
A really good website, kindly pointed out to us by Steve Duke. www.jazzonthetube.com. Basically it is a directory of all the great jazz videos which can be found on YouTube sorted by artist ... highly addictive!
The Grapevine Magazine, the most comprehensive FREE what's on guide in East Anglia. is going to be devoting a monthly jazz page trying to promote jazz to a wider and younger audience. Including a jazz gig round up every third month.
For jazz fans there is a new blog which is well worth reading, written by Josh Jennings. The British Jazz Blog aims to celebrate, and give a platform to, the fantastic British jazz scene. Focusing on the contemporary side of the genre, the articles are written in a personal, informal manner, ideal for getting people from outside of the genre just as excited about the music as hardcore fans of jazz! www.britishjazzblog.com
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Courtesy of our friends at Jazznights:-
Belchamp St Paul: Undoubtably Nigel Price is the new star among the UK's jazz guitarist with a no-nonsense, straight-ahead style that focuses on hard swing with funky overtones. Reservations on 01787 237653 or email in...@jazz-nights.com. Sitters-in welcome. Adm £8. Music 8pm-10.30pm. Check www.jazz-nights.com for details including location & map.
Finchingfield: The Fox Inn, The Green, CM7 4JX features the Michael Sutton Trio on Thursday 28th February. Reserve a table on 01371 810151 or email in...@thefoxinnfinchingfield.co.uk. See www.thefoxinnfinchingfield.co.uk for more details.
Stoke By Nayland: Fleece Jazz at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa present on Friday 22nd February the Marc Cecil Quintet appear. 8pm start. Call 01787 211865 and check www.jazzatthefleece.org.uk for more details.
Bury St Edmunds: The Devil's Kitchen Collective present Alex Taylor with Ellie Jamison in support on Saturday 2nd March. Tickets are £9 in advance or £12 on the door, U18 £5. See www.thedevilskitchencollective.co.uk for more details.
Bury St Edmunds: The Hunter Club at St Andrews Street South, IP33 3PJ features Bobby Wellins with the Chris Ingham Trio on Friday 22nd February. Doors 7.30pm - music 8pm. Adm £12 & £8 U21. Call 01284 748280 (office hours), email headhunter...@gmail.com or check www.headhunterslive.org for more details.
Bury St Edmunds: On Wednesday 20th February Courtney Pine appears at The Apex, 1, Charter Square, IP33 3FD . Tickets £17.50 (£15.50 conc). Check www.theapex.co.uk or call 01284 758000.
Danbury: The Griffin, 64, Main Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4DH present the Simon Hurley Trio with Andy Watson & Andy Staples on Thursday 21st February from 7.30pm. Call 01245 699024 for details.
Ipswich: The Thomas Wolsey Pub, St. Peter's Street features Pheonix Jazz with Vicky Platt on Thursday 28th February from 7.30pm. Free entry. See www.pheonixjazz.co.uk.
Dedham: There's A Tribute to Duke Ellington by the Nick Unwin Trio with Bernie Hodgkins (bs) & Roger Odell (drs) at the Assembly Rooms on Friday 22nd February at 8pm - tickets £15 then on Saturday 23rd February (8pm) and Sunday afternoon 24th February (2.30pm) the trio appears at the Mendham & Withersdale Village Hall - tickets £12. Enquiries to nich...@nicholasunwin.com or call 01379 855282. See www.nicholasunwin.com.
Cambridge: The CMJC at Hidden Rooms, The Basement, 7a, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BA presents on Friday 22nd February the Tim Thornton Trio are there with Dave O'Higgins. 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 Clarendon Arms, 35/6, Clarendon Street every Sunday from 8.30pm. Free admission. Check http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=953052 for details.
Holland On Sea: Jazz At The Tavern, 55-57, Frinton Road, Essex, CO15 5UH on Sunday 25th February will feature Bruce Adams (trp) with the Ted Beament Trio. Adm £9. Doors 7pm - music 8pm-10.30pm. Call 01255 814080 for more details.
Clacton: Singer Clare Teal is at the West Cliff Theatre on Friday 8th March from 7.30pm. See www.westcliffclacton.co.uk for details.
Bungay: The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Ditchingham, NR35 2RU have got the Sole Bay Jazz Band playing every Thursday from 8.00pm. Tel: 01986 896143 for info and see blog at http://cakesandal.blogspot.com/search/label/jazz.
Southwold: Jazz is featured alongside all kinds of good music on Brian Smith's program at the community radio station Blyth 105.
See www.blythvalleycommunityradio.co.uk for information.
Lowestoft: Milestones Jazz Club present Gareth Lockrane with the Chris Ingham Trio at the Hotel Hatfield, The Esplanade, NR 33 0QP on Sunday 3rd March. Adm £7/£6. Doors at 8pm - music from 8.30pm. Call 01502 568684 or see www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk for more details.
Norwich: On Thursday 21st March Jonathan Wyatt's The Art Of The Big Band are at the Anglian Windows Social Club, Holt Road. Doors 7.45pm - music 8pm. Advance tickets at £6.50 available from 01603 716718/07968 192757.
Long Sutton: On Wednesday 27th February at "Live At The Granary", Market Street, Lincs, PE12 9DD the Nigel Portass/Bob Dore Duo plus guests 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.
Walthamstow: E17 Jazz presents Stan Sulzmann at the Orford House Social Club, 73, Orford Road, E17 9QR on Wednesday 27th March. 8.30-11.00pm. £12/£8. Call 07930 544312 or see www.e17jazz.com/whatson/.
Mill Hill: The jazz club continues on Wednesday 13th February. See www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk for details.
London: On Sunday 17th March 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!