Jazz Update weekly newsletter
Keith Neill
Hi everyone
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It is that time of year to place you vote in the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group Awards 2013. For the Jazz Broadcaster of the Year, you might like to bear in mind the staunch supporter of jazz, BBC's Paul Barnes, whose program the Late Paul Barnes is broadcast every Saturday night at 11pm on BBC Essex, and via listen again on BBC iPlayer. Here is a link to the Jazz Services website for his nomination and your vote is important!
http://www.jazzservices.org.uk/index.php/parliamentary-jazz-awards/-2013-nomination-form
MEhr Clef Jazz Professional Development Course - the only one of its kind in the UK! To be held from Sun 24 to Fri 29 March 2013 at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. It is a residential course suitable for semi-professional and professional instrumentalists and vocalists, for those with extensive performance experience and also undergraduate/postgraduate jazz students. Closing date for applications is THIS WEEK : 8 February 2013 Contact: in...@mehrclef.com Tel 020 8997 4050 Mob 07718 424509 Details: www.mehrclef.com
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
Clark Tracey Quintet plays Herts Jazz Club from 8pm-10.30 pm Sunday 10 February 2013 at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
Herts Jazz promoter Clark Tracey leads his latest line-up featuring exceptional young musicians. Following in the footsteps of previous alumni such as Guy Barker, Gerard Presencer, Zoe Rahman, Kit Downes, Alec Dankworth and Django Bates, this band continues Clark's tradition of providing a national platform to the most gifted young musicians.
Clark was thrown straight into the major league of Jazz at 17 when he became the drummer for various groups led by his father, Stan Tracey CBE, the legendary British jazz pianist. Thirty years on and Clark Tracey still performs and records alongside Stan Tracey, as well as leading, composing and arranging for his own bands. Clark has released 11 albums under his own name and played in well over 100 recordings as a sideman. As a freelance drummer, Clark has had 30 years' experience playing alongside some of the most important artists in jazz at home and abroad.
Clark Tracey - Drums, Chris Maddock - Alto, Henry Armburg Jennings - Trumpet, Reuben James - Piano, Daniel Casimir - Bass
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
The Lord Rookwood Pub, venue and home for East Side Jazz Club for over 10 years, has closed without any forewarning. The future of the pub is unknown.
" To minimize inconvenience and uncertainty for all our supporters and for the musicians, and to give us time and opportunity to secure the best possible future for the club, we have decided, with immediate effect, to cancel the existing programme which was due to finish March 26. Please tell any of your friends who may not have computer access. We very much regret having to make this decision and we are sorry for any inconvenience and disappointment that it may cause you. We will be relaunching the club as soon as we can and making it better than ever. We would like to thank all our fantastic supporters and all the great musicians for the past 10 years and we look forward to a bright new future.Best wishes and see you soon, Clive and all the team"
Verona Chard (www.veronachard.com), accompanied by Chris Neill (www.chrisneill.co.uk) on piano and Dominic Antony on drums will be playing on the open, probably very cold, Chinese New Year stage in London on Sunday 10th February to welcome the New Year - this year 4710 being the year of the Snake. They will be playing on both the Dean Street and the Leicester Square stages - exact timings TBC, but if you are coming to Chinatown please stop by to catch their performances.
If you are not partial to ridiculously over-crowded areas then catch up with Verona and Chris instead at the rather more tranquil WWT London Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, London SW13 9WT for Mother's Day lunch from 12noon to 3pm on Sunday 10th March. 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.
Or otherwise check out at the fun-filled Girls!Girls!Girls! on Sunday 24th February in the evening at the Pheasantry, Chelsea (detailed below) with cabaret diva The Divine Miss Em and harmony group Babette's Feast. You can also catch Babette's Feast this Thurs, 7th February at Monty's, 1B The Mall, Ealing London W5 2PJ
Lunchtime Jazz with The Blackwater 4 on Sat 2nd Feb 1:30-4:30pm - featuring: Olly Benson (guitar) Brian Hart (Clarinet/Sax) Alan Arnold (Bass) with Pete Jezard (Trombone/Vocals)
at The Cherrytree, 29 Church Road, Brightlingsea CO7 0JF. (there are only a couple of tables left, so it may be wise to call Neil 01206 308 693 to book)
More Lunchtime Jazz with The Blackwater 4 on Sun 3rd Feb 1:30 - 4:30pm featuring: Olly Benson (guitar) Brian Hart (Clarinet/Sax) Gerry Hoskin (Bass) with Pete Jezard (Trombone/Vocals)
at Ye Olde Albion, High Street, Rowhedge CO5 7ES
Clive (Skid) Neale's Pheonix Revival Band will be at The Wagon @ Wix CO11 2RU on Weds 6th Feb 8:30 - 11pm. featuring: Clive (Skid) Neale (Clarinet/Sax) Geoff Peachy (Piano) George Wheeler (Bass) Kevin Harris (Drums) with Pete Jezard (Trombone/Vocals)
If you are in the vicinity of The Half Moon, 31 North St, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2LD on Sunday 17th Feb 8 - 10:30pm - Brian Hart and Pete Jezard are guesting with Bill Cornell's Golden Era Jazzband (Entrance £5)
The Blackwater Band will be at The Wagon @ Wix CO11 2RU Wednesday 20th Feb 8:30 - 11pm. featuring: Brian Hart (Clarinet/Sax) Mel Cox (Banjo) Gerry Hoskin (Bass) Paul Budd (Drums) with Pete Jezard (Trombone/Vocals)
Friday 15th February. The Woodford Wheezards ("WWs") will "wheeze to please" in cabaret at Valentines Mansion, Valentines Park, Ilford. The event is being organised by the Friends of Valentines Mansion to raise funds for the general maintenance of this historic building and the entry fee of £16 includes wine and soft drinks. The WWs are led by Geoff Seeff (violin and tenor) and on this gig he will be joined by Graham Pike (trumpet and harmonica), Alan Phillips (baritone), Phil Mead (keyboard), Murray Salmon (bass) and Pete Edwards (drums). Catherine Lima will be the guest vocalist. Further information on the WWs can be found at www.woodfordfestival.org.uk
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 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
6th Feb - Our Resident Hot Shots back for the New Year
13th Feb - North Side Jazz Band - 20th Savoy Tribute Band
27th Feb - The Golden Eagle Jazz Band.
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
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
10 Feb - Benny Goodman Tribute Band
17 Feb - Phoenix 7 Piece Band
24 Feb - Rances Rocking Chair Band
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.
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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 Rat Pack and Crooner Jazz Jam > not to be missed
The Vocalist > Robert Bell & his trio - Paul Higgs (piano), Graham Cuttill (drums) and guest bassists
The material performed > John Hendricks, Sinatra, Bennett, Georgie Fame, etc.
The musicians > who jam with us are brilliant, great atmosphere
The venue > Speakeasy Bar 175 High Road, EPPING CM16 4BL
The date > every Monday night 8.30pm til late
Free admission. The comments > "Like the old days ", "Bohemian coffee cocktail bar","Like being in a club in Soho","My mum loves it"
Follow us on Twitter: @speakeasyepping or join the Facebook group The Speakeasy Bar Epping
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 is now well-established, with good attendances from musicians and audience alike, in the spacious surroundings of The Tram Depot pub, Dover Street, Cambridge CB1 1DY, every Tuesday, 8.45 - 11 pm. Admission free. With our resident backing quartet we welcome musicians and singers to join us and play or sing tunes of their choice. There's a carpark behind the pub, in Adam & Eve Street. Further information from Mike Quigley on 07979 59 22 41.
Gig & Jazz Jam Session with The Bukky Leo Quartet @ The Silver Bullet 5 Station Place Finsbury Park London N4 2DH. From 8pm - jamming starts from 10pm - till late Every Tuesday. Featuring the hard swinging Gary Williams on drums, the groovy Lance Rose on Bass, The Brilliant Joe Bickerstaff on Piano and your host Bukky Leo on Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Sax & Vocs. £ree £ntry. Come listen, play, Support the night. Also screening great jazz movies during intervals. :-) www.thesliverbullet.co.uk
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, that the band tends to use, at better prices than retail.
The jazzjam five are making a guest appearance at the Dereham Jazz Society, Lyng, on Wednesday 6 March, www.lakeside-jazz-club.co.uk/2.html The band will be featuring two of the regular jammers on the frontline, the veteran jazz star Gerry Salisbury on cornet and Buzz Clarke who has played around the world on trombone.
The Cottage is CAMRA's award winning city pub. Whether you want to jam or just listen to some fine jazz, 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
February
6th - Tim Huskisson's Variety Jazz Septet
Vintage to Contemporary Jazz! A real variety extravaganza led by Tim Huskisson - clarinet, alto sax and piano. Heather Simmons - vocals and tenor sax. Chris Storey - trumpet. Mick Foster - baritone sax and e-melody saxes. Martin Wheatley - guitar and banjo. Mark Cecil - drums. Roger Curphy - double bass
13th - Helen Keating Quintet with Phil Phillips
Helen Keating - vocals. Phil Phillips - piano and vocals. Bob Sydor - tenor sax/flute/clarinet. Murray Salmon - double bass. John Field - drums. Enjoy an evening reminiscing to well known
songs sung by Helen Keating and Phil Phillips with instrumentals of popular standards performed by the Quintet.20th - Dave Lewis Quartet
Dave Lewis - tenor sax. Ted Beament - piano. Alan Morgan - double bass. Alan Clarke - drums. We welcome back to the club Dave Lewis whose tenor saxophone style has a smooth tone as he glides, swings or weaves around a tune yet still retains the original melody. Come along for an enjoyable evening of mainstream well known standards by these top musicians
27th - Rex O'Dell All Stars Sextet
Rex O'Dell - vocals and trombone, Gary Wood - trumpet/vocals, Pete Oxborough - saxes and clarinet, Alan Morgan - double bass, Pete Gregory - guitar, banjo and vocals, Alan Clarke - drums.
A great fun entertaining evening of Swing, Mainstream and Dixieland with a masterful mix of standards you know and love so well, including songs made famous by Louis Prima to Louis Armstrong to name just a couple!
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 Feb - Graham Pike Quartet
12th Feb - Picante, Latin Sextet led by Derek Nash and Robin Jones.
19th Feb - Ted Beament and trio with Annie on Vocals performing the Rodgers and Hart songbook.
26th Feb - The Tim Huskisson Funky Trio plus Two
5th Mar - Graham Hunter Quartet (Chet Baker on the funky side of jazz).
12th Mar - Liane Carroll Multi - Award Winning Vocalist and Pianist. One of the best in the Country.
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 :
1st Feb - John Etheridge - guitar, Ted Beament, Val Manix, Trevor Tompkins
1st Mar - Nick Newell - sax, Ted Beament Trio
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. - 19th January, 16th February and 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
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
31st Jan - SARAH McSWEENEY
Leszek Kulaszewicz (sax) and you'll have a chance to heard his great friends-guests-players such as: Paolo Losi (pn), Chris Neill (pn), Dave Hawthorn (dr), Gordon Wellard (dr), Rob Charles (bs), Maciej Mikulski (bs), Chris Harper (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 24th Feb - Bruce Adams - Trumpet, Ted Beament - Keyboards. Alan Morgan - Bass, Paul Budd - Drums
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 Feb - An amazing musician and entertainer, Stan Gordon, guitar/vocals playing well known jazz standards and his own compositions.
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 Feb - WINSTON ROLLINS BIG BAND £10
10th Feb - PETE CATER BIG BAND £10
17th Feb - Derek Nash's SAX APPEAL BIG BAND* £10 - Sax Appeal, augmented with horns!
24th Feb - No JazzMarch 2013
3rd Mar - JAY CRAIG AND HIS ORCHESTRA* £10
10th Mar - Cliff Hardie's SOHO JAZZ ORCHESTRA £10 - augmented with strings…
17th Mar - NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA £10
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 Feb - Bill Freeman's New Orleans Happy Jazz Band
11 Feb - Jackie Free's Chicagoans
18 Feb - Phoenix Jazz Band
25 Feb - New Orleans Heat
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 Feb- John Sharpe, saxophone; Dave Mascall, guitar; Glyn Morgan, drums
Mon 11th Feb - Graham Hunter, trumpet; Chris English, keyboard; Glyn Morgan, drums
Mon 18th Feb - Tony Pethen, saxophone; Alex Field, guitar; Glyn Morgan, drums
Mon 25th Feb - Dave Jago, trombone; Dave Mascall, guitar;
EAST SIDE JAZZ CLUB, CEASED The Lord Rookwood Pub is CLOSED. 314 Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone E11 3NW.
web: http://eastsidejazzclub.blogspot.com twitter: http://twitter.com/EastSJC. e-mail: eastside...@gmail.com
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 Feb 2013 - ALBERT GARZA - Saxophone (From Texas U.S.A via Chelmsford). Dan Banks - Keyboards. Mike Mc Gibney - Bass. Graeme Culham - Drums.
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 Feb - Derek Nash Quartet - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Tues 12th Feb - Robert Fowler Quartet - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Tues 19th Feb - Marc Cecil Quintet plays music of Dizzy Gillespie - £10-£13 (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)
"SAFFRON JAZZ" - Third Thursday of every month - 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Thurs 21st Feb - Marc Cecil Quintet plays music of Dizzy Gillespie - £12 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 February - The Jives: www.thejives.com & www.myspace.com/thejivesduo Jeff Chapman on guitars, vocals, foot stomp and Al E. Bye on harmonicas, jaw harp, percussion.
Marigolds Blues club makes no apologies for bringing back yet another great act that have given us such great entertainment in previous gigs. The Jives are a traditional, delta blues act from Leigh on Sea in Essex. Jeff and Al have been on the circuit for decades although they did not come together in their current guise until 2005. As the Jives, they have played in blues clubs and festivals all over England and have made numerous European Tours. Their sound is simple, authentic performances of many early blues standards. The Jives play a wealth of blues covers in their own style from the likes of Billy Boy Arnold, Little Walter, Chuck Berry, Mose Allison etc. with the emphasis on high energy Essex R&B. The Jives have been described as all spit and sawdust meaning that they endeavour to keep the traditional blues alive. They give life, access and meaning to an absolutely vital but historic form and are the closest approximation many of us will get to hearing the real thing played live.
24th February - The Derek Nash & Dick Pearce Quartet - A Tribute to Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker
www.dereknash.com & www.dickpearce.co.ukDerek Nash is a vibrant and charismatic performer on all 4 sax's from Soprano to Baritone that needs no introduction to Marigolds. He is equally at home leading the award winning Jazz ensemble Sax Appeal to Funky Heights, or swinging his way to best CD of the year 2000 with Spike Robinson.
As a full member of the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, he has performed in front of 65,000 people at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff & also to over 100,000 at the Glastonbury Festival. He has appeared live & on TV with with many top performers including Eric Clapton, David Sanborn, Tom Jones, Paul Carrack, Jamie Cullum, Mavis Staples, Will Young, Ruby Turner, Sam Brown and so many more notable jazz musicians. However, there is too little space to do justice to Derek's career and the reader should log onto his website.Dick Pearce began playing at an early age of 12 but it wasn't until he was de-mobbed from the army in 1972, that he began playing with bands such as those led by Graham Collier, Dudu Pukwana, Pat Evans and Keith Tippet. In the mid to late 70s Dick was drawn more towards harmonically structured improvisation, playing with jazz groups led by the likes of Don Rendell, Michael Garrick and Mike Westbrook, while also playing in with his own generation of young jazz musicians. In 1980 Dick joined The Ronnie Scott Quintet, with whom he travelled all over the world for the following 14 years. In more recent years Dick has been heard with - Alan Barnes / Don Weller's 'Tribute to Cannonball Adderley Band'. The Don Weller Big Band. Tim Richards' 'Great Spirit'. John Williams' 'New Perspectives'. Stan and Clarke Tracey's 'Ellingtonia'. 'Dick Pearce Trio. John Critchinson's tribute to Ronnie Scott band and tonight Derek Nash.
8th March - Jimmy C and the Bluesdragons 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 Tim Thornton Quartet: www.timthorntonbass.com
It has been said that Tim is the most natural young double-bassist in years and that he is a player with a strong technique who uses the full range of the bass, and is capable of great depth, emotion and lyricism. Tim is a regular performer on the British jazz scene having graduated from the Birmingham Conservatoire. He comes from a very musical background with his parents Neal Thornton (pianist/composer) and Sally Burgess (Mezzo Soprano/Director) influencing his early interest in the music world. His debut album 'New Kid' (SEHSO05) features Dave O'Higgins, Steve Fishwick, Ross Stanley, Grant Windsor, Chris Draper and Dave Hamblett performing a mixture of original music and arrangements.
He is a regular member of the Ronnie Scott's Allstars lead by James Pearson and also performs and has recorded with many different groups including the Steve Fishwick Quintet, Emma Smith Quintet, Brandon Allen Quartet, Tim Lapthorne Trio, Dave O'Higgins Quartet, Ivo Neame Quintet, Joe Pisto Quartet (Italy), Sector 7 and the Julian Bliss Septet. Tim has previously worked with Stan Sulzmann, Eric Alexander, Jim Mullen, Will Vinson, Guy Barker, Sir Willard White, Gary Husband, Nigel Hitchcock, Alex Garnett, Gilad Atzmon, Anita Wardell, Jeff Williams, Georgia Mancio, Derek Nash, Stan Tracey, Liam Noble, Steve Brown, Tom Cawley, Ernesto Simpson, Jim Hart, Ross Stanley, Nick Smart, Kit Downes, Martin Shaw, Jay Phelps and Matt Skelton to name a few. Tim performs at many venues internationally but can most likely be found playing around London at venues such as Ronnie Scott's, Pizza Express Jazz Club, or the 606 Club.
'LIVE MUSIC @ THE MARITIME ROOM
Coming up - dates for the diary!
Thursday 28th February - Protect the Beat. The return of Jools Holland's saxophonist Derek Nash and his jazz funk/groove outfit with Dave Ital on guitar.
Thursday 28th March - Marc Cecil's Dizzy Quintet. A musical tribute to one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time….John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie
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!
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!
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
Damon Brown Quintet plays Herts Jazz Club at 8pm-10.30 pm on Sunday 3 February 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
A trumpet player and composer whose "Killer Shrimp" group won a Parliamentary Jazz Award for Best Jazz Ensemble in 2007 (not to mention a nomination for Best CD), Damon Brown has spent years living abroad, exploring his craft. The journey has yielded more than musical inspiration, with many international collaborations ensuing, such as the regular quintet that he co-leads with New York sax virtuoso Steve Grossman.
Bassist Martin Zenker has held a professorship in Jazz in Seoul, South Korea, for the past three years. His association with Damon came about after a mutual friend suggested they perform together, and in 2010 Damon made the trip out to perform with him. The resulting concerts cemented a musical friendship that bears fruit to this day, with Martin visiting the UK regularly to perform with Damon's groups.
After deciding in 2011 to collaborate on a joint project, the group has made inroads to the European scene, especially with forays into Germany. Baritone saxophonist Michael Lutzeier is a leading figure on the contemporary German scene, and his contribution to a 2012 South Korean tour ensured his inclusion in the group. With the ensemble completed by Paul Kirby on piano and Clark Tracey on drums, Damon draws on his past experience as a lyrical hard-bop aficionado and his more cutting-edge work with Killer Shrimp to offer listeners a truly sumptuous musical feast for the ears.
Damon Brown - Trumpet, Michael Lutzeier - Baritone, Paul Kirby - Piano, Martin Zenker - Bass, Clark Tracey - Drums
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 cncessionary prices for members, children and students. All concerts are £10 for members and Dacorum Card holders, and £13 for visitors and guests.
We are firmly established as one of the premier jazz venues in the South East of England, attracting the best of musical talent from a wide area. We frequently have full houses for our events so it is worthwhile to book early. Our belief is that jazz is for enjoyment and we wish to encourage listeners to all the different elements that jazz comprises. We are neither a ‘Traditional Jazz’ club, nor a ‘Modern Jazz’ club; we try to include as many facets of jazz as possible in our programme. Concerts are at the Civic Centre, High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HD unless otherwise stated. There are parking spaces on the High Street and in the car park behind the shops opposite. There is wheelchair access for the disabled. Our membership is stable at about 300. Over the years we have welcomed over 1500 Jazz lovers as members!
Booking arrangements:
In Person - Perfect Pitch, Chesham [Members must show their Membership Card]
At Concerts - Tickets for all concerts will be available from Simon and Joanna Blofeld.
By Post - Pls quote membership numbers Cheque, payable to "Berkhamsted Jazz", and stamped self-addressed envelope to Berkhamsted Jazz, 6 Longfield Gardens, Tring, HP23 4DN.
By email - Pls quote membership numbers. Tickets may be ordered by email at bjazzt...@gmail.com
By phone. Pls quote membership numbers. Tickets may be ordered (Mon to Fri 9.00am to 6.00pm preferred) from 01442-824173. Tickets ordered by email or telephone will be left on the door for collection and payment until 15 minutes before the concert starts.Sat 16th Feb 8.00pm
Darius Brubeck Quartet - Darius Brubeck (p), Matt Ridley (b), Wesley Gibbens (d), Dave O’Higgins (tsax).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 April 8:00pm
Sat 20th Apr 8.00pm
Georgina Jackson Sextet “Benny, Peggy and Duke&rdquo - 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
22nd Jan - Terry's Team. If you missed Terry's jazz party before Christmas now is your chance to catch a lively piece of Terry's merry men (and Ladies)
29th Jan - Hertswing Big Band. Our splendid Big Band, on its bi-monthly appearance at our club. Classic in the Basie style5th Feb - 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.
12th Feb - Conchord Big Band. One of our top big bands, fine soloists, singers, and with a band-book that covers a wide spectrum of compositions.
19th Feb - Jim Phillips and his Band, the pick of his workshop players, classic swing and blues plus singers.
26th Feb - Ian Bramelds Dixielanders, Back to the Delta with classics from the Big Easy.
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.
Thursday 14th Feb - St Valentine Celebration with Saxophone - led Supergroup
GILAD ATZMON QUARTET - Featuring Frank Harrison (keyboard) Yaron Stavi (bass) and Eddie Hick (drums)Thursday 7th Mar - American Vocal Star
MARLENE VERPLANCK - John Pearce (keyboard) Paul Morgan (double bass) Bobby Worth (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 Feb - Hannah Horton
Sun 17th Feb - Nigel Price
Sun 3rd Mar - Josh Kemp
Sun 17th Mar - Karen Sharp
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
22 Feb -BOBBY WELLINS
Icon of the tenor saxophone, Bobby played on Stan Tracey’s UK jazz landmark album Under Milk Wood in 1964 and remains a benchmark for creative, moving, straight-ahead playing and richness of tone.
“Wellins has the eloquent reserve of Stan Getz and is playing as well as ever, maybe better.” Guardian
“One of my favourite saxophonists in all of jazz anywhere in the world” Alyn Shipton BBC Radio 3
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)
22 March - DEREK NASH
19 April - ALAN SKIDMORE
16 May - CHRISTINE TOBIN - with PHIL ROBSON guitar, DAVE WHITFORD bass
17 May - SIMON SPILLETT: The Life and Music of TUBBY HAYES
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 Feb - THE CONDONIANS - The popular new band formed by trombonist Dave Hewett. Tickets £13.00 (Members voucher holders £11.50)
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
Feb 7th Adm £9
The Finest Latin Jazz / Salsa outfit in the UK - HEADS SOUTH WITH STEVE WATERMAN
Feb 14th Adm £10
The Dream Team of Modern Jazz - THE AWARD WINNERS - ALEX GARNETT Sax, STEVE MELLING Keys, DAVE GREEN Double bass, CLARK TRACEY Drums
Feb 21st Adm £10
Most Popular Pairing on The UK Jazz scene
DIGBY FAIRWEATHER trumpet JULIAN MARC STRINGLE sax WITH TED BEAMENT Keys ALEX KEEN Double Bass TEDDY POPE Drums
Feb 28th Adm £10
THE MUSIC OF OSCAR PETERSON WITH THE CRAIG MILVERTON QT Piano
DOMINIC ASHWORTH Guitar, MIKE PORTER-WARD Double Bass, ROD BROWN Drums
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 6th Feb- NIA LYNN + BARRY GREEN TRIO + OPEN MIC 'acclaimed jazz and folk vocalist' - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student/advance
THURS 7th Feb - YANAGISAWA JAM SPECIAL presents the TOM WHITE SEPTET featuring TOM WHITE - trombone, THOMAS STREUTGERS - tenor sax, BILL MUDGE - Hammond organ & PETE IBBETSON - drums + THOMAS STREUTGERS sax master class 6-7pm - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £8/£5 MU, student/advance
WEDS 13th Feb - THEO JACKSON + REUBEN JAMES TRIO - THEO JACKSON - vocals, REUBEN JAMES - piano, ALEX DAVIS - double bass & MOSES BOYD - drums - A jazz pianist in his own right, this very special evening will see Theo stepping away from the piano to concentrate on vocals accompanied by the young pianist Reuben James, who has also worked with the Jay Phelps Quartet, Jean Toussaint, Clark Tracey Quintet, soul diva Ruby Turner and Yasmin. We hope you'll come along and enjoy this brand-new pairing of two very fine young jazz musicians!"One of the most interesting jazz vocalists and composers to emerge on the British scene in recent years, Jackson can flit between ballads and rapid-fire scatting in the blink of an eye." THE TELEGRAPH
"Reuben James ...fast becoming Britain's best young jazz pianist." THE TIMES - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student/advance
THURS 14th Feb - 'ST VALENTINES' DAY SPECIAL' with BLUE HARLEM Widely regarded as one of the best swing/jump-blues bands on the London scene. Ronnie Scott's regulars, they also perform at some of the country's best-respected venues; The 100 Club, Boisdale's, Annabel's, Jitterbugs, The Blues Kitchen and many more. They launched the career of singing star Imelda May and now, led by renowned saxophonist AL NICHOLLS, are proud to feature as their vocalist the sensational SOPHIE SHAW. "Happy music that makes you want to dance! Highly recommended!" - Michael Parkinson, BBC Radio 2. vocals & tenor sax - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student/advance
WEDS 20th Feb - BRUNO HEINEN QUARTET ftg. JAMES ALLSOPP tenor sax + TODD OLIVER QUARTET - Strong contemporary jazz double-bill featuring the piano-led quartet: BRUNO HEINEN 'DIALOGUES' QUARTET - BRUNO HEINEN - piano, JAMES ALLSOPP - tenor sax, TOM FARMER - bass, JAMES MADDREN - drums plus up and coming guitarist TODD OLIVER-FISHMAN with his band featuring, TBC piano, SANDY SUCHADOLSKI - bass & Ed Richardson - drums - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student/advance
WEDS 21st Feb - DUNCAN EAGLES QUARTET + SAMUEL EAGLES QUARTET - 'Striking double-bill of two saxophone playing brothers each presenting forward thinking contemporary jazz emerging solidly from its tradition' - Doors open: 6pm, Music 8-11pm £10/£8 MU, student/advance
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/advance
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THE DENMARK STREET BIG BAND, London's premiere swinging big band, will be presenting an excess of big band goodness over the next few weeks. You can see some footage of them in action at www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf5kKKbI3EY
Wed 13th Feb 2013 - The Pheasantry, 152 Kings Road, Chelsea London SW3 4UT
Sat 16th Feb 2013 - With special guest Matt Monro Jnr at Jazz Café Posk, 238-246 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 0RF
KEVIN FITZSIMMONS' JAZZ WURX February live dates (www.jazzwurx.co.uk):-
3rd Feb - Ronnie Scotts Sunday Jazz Lunch (SOLD OUT) - Kevin Fitzsimmons Sextet
14th Feb - Beckenham Jazz Club (http://www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub) - Kevin Fitzsimmons Quintet
15th Feb - Boisdales Canary Wharf (www.boisdale.co.uk) - Kevin Fitzsimmons SeptetFans of Sinatra can also see Kevin Fitzsimmons on 1st February at The Apex Theatre Bury St Edmunds, with The Pete Long Orchestra in 'Sinatra Sequins & Swing - The Capitol Years Live! - www.theapex.co.uk / www.sinatrasequinsandswing.com
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:
21st February & 20th March (Wednesday)
25th 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)
STELLA GOODEY
6th Feb - Sylvie's Place . Warlingham Jazz Club, Croydon PO Athletic and Social Club, Trenham Drive, Warlingham, Surrey CR6 9RU, with Stella Goodey backed by Dave Hewett's Condonians. Tickets £10. Bar Opens 7pm. www.sylviesplace.co.uk
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
31 January 2013 - FG with Jazz at the Movies- Jo Eden, vocals, Chris Ingham, piano, Mick Hutton, bass, George Double, drums.
8PM. The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU. 01908 280800. £15. www.stables.org11 February 2013 - FG Quintet at the Portsmouth Jazz Society, 8PM, The Inn Lodge, Burrsfield Rd, Portsmouth, PO33 5H
w/Adrian Fry- trombone, Spike Wells- drums, Terry Seabrook- piano, Mark Hodgson- bass
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).
The Trafalgar - 23 Feb - 23 High Path, Merton, London, SW19 2JY Time: 9:00pm. Venue phone: 0208 542 5342.
The Trafalgar is a gem of a pub. Great selection of beers, Excellent staff and a real feeling of community.
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: 1:30pm. . 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.
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
Fri, Feb 22 - Carswell Golf & Country Club, Faringdon, www.oxforlivejazz.com
Sun , Feb 24 - The Wigan Jazz Club, Vauxhall Rd., Wigan Tel: 01942 243 974
Wed. Feb 27 - Jazz in the Field, Haslingdon www.dunrhythm.co.uk
Thurs. Feb 28 - Floral Pavilion Blue Lounge, New Brighton, Wirral www.floralpavilion.com
Fri. Mar. 1 - The Cinnamon Club, Altrincham, Tel: 0161 926 8992
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
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
Sheila Blackmore has been running weekly jazz nights for five years 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. There is a fresh food restaurant and boutique rooms and a jazz deal for anyone wishing to stay. For drinks in the lounge or book for dinner and enjoy a relaxed, friendly and fun evening. 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 on 077-47-777-195 Keeping jazz live and free!!! The Fox Inn, Restaurant & Rooms, 1 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1XX
03/02/13........................Hambone ...... 10/02/13...............Bophouseblues
17/02/13..............................Verao ...... 24/02/13...............Spirit of Django
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
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Trad Jazz - Wild Bill & Bechet Tribute - Pete Allen & Allen Bechey with Martin Litton, Keith Donald and John Petters present the first hot jazz of 2013 at St John's Arts Centre, (St John's Walk, Market St. Old Harlow, CM17 0AJ) on Thursday 31st January at 8pm. Admission £10. Soft drinks are available and there are three pubs within 2 minutes walk of the venue.
This gig will be exceptional - reuniting the internationally famous reed man, Pete Allen with young Chicago style cornetist, Allen Beechey in a presentation entitled, "Wild Bill & Bechet". These two powerful jazz giants first 'duelled' together at the Louis Armstrong Festival at Mundesley last April. From the very first opening bars of 'Tiger Rag', at the beginning of the set, a fantastic rapport was established between the jazz veteran and the young challenger - much as had been the situation in New York in the mid '40s when Wild Bill Davison was placed alongside that towering force - Bechet. Those Blue Note 78s, arranged by the remarkable blues and barrelhouse pianist, Art Hodes, were some of the hottest shellacs waxed in the history of jazz. This concert guarantees to recapture that stomping, freewheeling and joyous music. Take a peek at this video, uploaded for your pleasure and enjoyment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYiXRVxA8_4&feature=share
Pete Allen, who was made an honorary citizen of New Orleans, is one of Europe's busiest musicians and bandleaders. From an early professional start in 1976, with Rod Mason's Jazz Band, Pete assailed the slings and arrows of the jazz business and reached the summit of jazz professionalism. A visual performer, Pete's emphasis is always 200 percent on entertainment. He sets out to win on every gig and win he does.
Allen Beechey, now in his thirties, grew up with the sounds of Dixieland jazz ringing in his ears and it was one man in particular, Wild Bill Davison, the hard blowing, whisky drinking cornet player from Defiance, Ohio. He set about assembling a band to play Davison style and his Bright Stars of Jazz featured six other talented young musicians, who recorded for the New Orleans based Jazzology label and delighted club and festival audiences all over the UK. Not trapped in one style, Allen has been involved with the Ken Colyer Trust Band and toured with Barry Martyn's Young Bloods.
Martin Litton, one of the UK's premier traditional jazz pianists and an authority on early jazz piano styles, returns to play one of the best kept instruments on the UK jazz scene - the venue' s stunning Yamaha grand piano. A former sideman with Kenny Ball, Martin has also worked with Humphrey Lyttelton and just about every other name on the jazz circuit. Along with Keith Donald on bass he was part of a number of ensembles I put together to work and record with Wild Bill Davison in the '80s.
An evening of world class jazz from Gilad Atzmon and the Orient House Ensemble at St. Mary's Church, Wivenhoe on February 8th 2013. Bar available. Doors open 7pm. Followed by a talk included in the ticket price by Gilad, who is an informed and interesting speaker on Palestine, who will discuss his controversial book 'The Wandering Who?' (Zero Books). at 7.30pm. Music by Gilad Atzmon and the Orient House Ensemble at 8.30pm.
Gilad has been described as 'the best musician living in the world today' (Robert Wyatt, The Guardian). A long-term member of the Blockheads, he has toured extensively. In this not to be missed performance he will be playing tracks from his new album 'The Tide has Changed' - a ''Riotous mix of oompah music-hall cavortings, ...Middle Eastern rhapsodising, ...sensuous clarinet love-songs, and stormy collective blasts' (John Fordham, The Guardian ****).
St. Mary's Church, dating from the fourteenth century, provides a fantastic venue for this event with its wonderful acoustics and attractive interior. It sits at the centre of lower Wivenhoe, a pretty village on the banks of the River Colne with a rich history of boat building and home to many artists and musicians. For more information on the event contact Duncan Boon on 01206 822956 or 07957958724 or via email on bilk...@btinternet.com For more information on Gilad, his music and writing, please go to: http://www.gilad.co.uk/
Bhi Bhiman has new live dates - Thurs Feb 7th - The Castle Hotel, 66 Oldham Street, Manchester M41LE. (With Marc Carroll) and Fri Feb 8th - The Purcell Room, Southbank Centre
London SE1 8XX. Tickets from the Bhi Bhiman website - Each ticket for this show gets preferred seating and comes with a three track bonus CD, shipped with your order featuring; Crazy (Gnarls Barkley cover) o Equal in My Tea o Guttersnipe (acoustic)
Girls! Girls! Girls! At The Pheasantry, 152 Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4UT on Sunday 24th February. Doors 6:30, Show starts 8pm. A fabulous musical double bill featuring cabaret diva Divine Miss Em and delicious vocal harmony group Babette's Feast! Tickets £12 in advance http://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/popBook.aspx?showId=2e422cb5-5493-4211-bb95-563dde3b55a1&showDateId=6095
Accompanied on piano by teenage sensation Chris Neill the irrepressible showgirl Divine Miss Em holds audiences in the palm of her hand delivering songs with powerful vocals and biting wit. "She sings, she flirts, she commands"…Kate Copstick
Hot new cabaret sensation Babette's Feast comprises 4 established female vocalists - Verona Chard, Tamsyn Salter, Sophie Burnham and Emma Ruth. Between them they have worked at many top venues alongside some of the biggest names in jazz, cabaret and musical theatre. Serving well known standards peppered with surprising treats Babette's Feast dish up a menu of tasty quirky vocal harmonies.
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 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.
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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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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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.
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 Just Jazz & Blues Band will be back at their regular monthly spot on Thursday 4th October 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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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.
John Seeley's Thursday Night Jazz Workshop
Thursday 24th January and 7th, 21st February from 7:30pm - 9:30pm. £7 Entry - All Levels/Instruments Welcome
St.Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LFThe aim of this workshop is to provide a creative and relaxed atmosphere for musicians of all levels, to learn theory aspects of music, and gain practical knowledge of performing.
The music that will be used will range from Hard Bop, Modern to Contemporary Jazz, and will be arranged to a high level. The teaching of this workshop focuses on the 4 P's Principle. Posture, Pulse, Phonology, and Personality within music. The method of teaching will follow a style called simultaneous learning. The ingredients of pieces are extracted and worked through by connecting areas of learning as aural, visual, rhythm and improvisation. These are then placed back into context, allowing the individual a deep understanding of the piece and its musical principles.
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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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: The guest this week is Hannah Horton - an idividual sound indicative of Stan Getz on tenor and reminiscent of the laid back style of Gerry Mulligan on baritone. 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.
Great Bardfield: High Barn, The Bardfield Centre, Essex, CM7 4SL present Shakatak in concert on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th February. Book on 01371 811291, in...@high-barn.com or via www.high-barn.com.
Finchingfield: The Fox Inn, The Green, CM7 4JX features the Kai Hoffman Trio on Thursday 31st January. Three course meal - £24.50 per head or drink at the bar and listen - £5.00. 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 celebrate their 20th Anniversary with Gilad Atzmon's Orient House Ensemble on Friday 1st February and on Friday 8th February the Walter Smith III Quartet appears. 8pm start. Call 01787 211865 and check www.jazzatthefleece.org.uk for more details.
Bury St Edmunds: The Devil's Kitchen Collective present Fletch's Brew (Ronnie Scott's House Band) on Saturday 2nd February. Tickets are £14 in advance or £17 on the door, U18 £8. 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: The Apex, 1, Charter Square, IP33 3FD present Trichotomy on Friday 8th February at 8pm. Tickets £14 (£12 conc). On Wednesday 20th February Courtney Pine appears. Tickets £17.50 (£15.50 conc). Check www.theapex.co.uk or call 01284 758000.
Bishops Stotford: The Que Pasa Quartet featuring Peter Lemer are at the newly refurbished piano bar at the Rhodes Centre on Wednesday 30th January from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Admission Free.
Hadleigh: The superstar of jazz guitar Jim Mullen appears in concert with the Chris Ingham Trio at the Town Hall Dining Room on Saturday 9th February at 8pm. Tickets at £12 from 07941 360890.
Ipswich: On Sunday 17th February the jazz club presents Zoe Francis & her Trio at The California Club, 195, Foxhall Road, IP3 8LB. Doors 7.30pm. Music 8pm. Adm £12. See www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk.
Dedham: There's A Tribute to Duke Ellington with the Nick Unwin Trio 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 the John Etheridge Trio on Sunday 3rd February. See www.cambridgejazz.org for details.
Cambridge: The Andy Bowie Quartet are at The Clarendon Arms, 35/6, Clarendon Street every Sunday from 8.30pm. Free admission. Check http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=953052 for details.
Holland On Sea: 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.
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 the Ant Law Quartet at the Hotel Hatfield, The Esplanade, NR 33 0QP on Sunday 3rd February. Adm £7/£6. Doors at 8pm - music from 8.30pm. Call 01502 568684 or see www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk for more details.
Lyng: The Dereham Jazz Society at the Lakeside Country Club, Quarry Lane, Norfolk, NR9 5RS have got the Clive Hitchcock Quintet playing "Electric Standards" on Wednesday 13th February. Adm £10. Doors 7pm. Music 8pm to 10.30pm. See http://www.lakeside-jazz-club.co.uk.
Norwich: On Thursday 31st January and 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 30th January 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.
Enfield: Googlies Jazz Club, Botany Bay, EN2 8AS features guitarist Nick Page on Thursday 14th February.
Leytonstone: The East Side Jazz Club at The Lord Rookwood is closed.
Walthamstow: E17 Jazz welcomes Babelfish to the Orford House Social Club, 73, Orford Road, E17 9QR on Wednesday 30th January. 8.30-11.00pm. £5. Call 07930 544312 or see www.e17jazz.com/whatson/.
Mill Hill: The jazz club continues on Wednesday 30th January. See www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk for details.
Milton Keynes: The Jazz At The Movies band featuring Joanna Eden are at The Stables in Wavendon on Thursday 31st January. Details of special coach trip from joann...@hotmail.com.
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!