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The James Pearson Trio will play a fundraising concert ‘100 Years of Jazz Piano’ for the National Jazz Archive on Saturday 9 February, in Loughton, Essex.
Pianist James Pearson, with Sam Burgess on bass and Chris Higginbottom on drums, present a history of jazz piano, featuring Oscar Peterson, Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, Erroll Garner, Bill Evans and many, many more. James Pearson is a world-class pianist, composer and raconteur extraordinaire. He is the artistic director at Ronnie Scott’s Club where his trio are the house band. His fine piano playing and arrangements can be heard on over 50 albums. With collaborations ranging from Paul McCartney to Wynton Marsalis, James is one of the country’s most sought-after pianists.
Bass player Sam Burgess is a stalwart of the UK jazz scene. As well as playing on numerous film soundtracks, his driving bass lines can be heard accompanying bands of all styles.
Chris Higginbottom is one of the UK’s top drummers, and is a member of the Kyle Eastwood band and the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars. A Royal Academy of Music graduate, Chris lived in New York for eight years where he played with many of the biggest names in jazz. He has performed all over the world and has released two albums as a leader. James said: “It seems very appropriate to bring my trio to present a concert telling the story of jazz piano to help raise funds for the Archive, which itself covers the history of jazz. We’re looking forward to it!”
The concert will include a tribute to the late Brian Browning, in thanks and recognition for the generous legacy he left to the National Jazz Archive in his will. There will be a display of some of the photos he took at the East Side Jazz Club, Leytonstone over the years.
The concert is at Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 1RB, close to the Archive’s home in Loughton Library, where extensive parking is available. The church and the archive are about a kilometre away from Loughton Station on the Central Line, and are also served by numerous bus routes. The concert starts at 2.30pm and tickets cost £15. For details and to book tickets, visit https://www.nationaljazzarchive.org.uk/news-events,
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The next Jazz Evening at the RSLC is on Tuesday 15th January 2019 featuring Graham Pike on Trumpet and Harmonica with for the first time brothers Gabriel and Alex Keen Keyboard and Bass John Withers on Drums plus as always the fabulous Paul Wood on vocals.Fran’s fantastic raffle.Hope you can make it.
We welcome back The Jackie Free Allstars lead by veteran band leader Jackie Free , on Saturday 12th January 2019, 6.30 for 7.30pm at Wickham Bishops Village Hall, just off A12 South of Witham, Essex, CM8 3NN featuring;
Jackie Free leading on trombone and vocals
Simon Nelson on trumpet and vocals
Tim Huskisson on piano Martin Guy on drums
Murrey Salmon on bass Trevor Whiting on reeds
For Tickets, ring Gordon on 01621 891717. Bring your own drinks and nibbles and enjoy another great night of jazz.
The Cricketers at Westcliff Essex SS0 7GJ. Our first date into 2019 will be Wednesday January 9th and as usual the music starts at 8.30pm – but come early for the best seats! We start the new year with the return of the delightful, delicious, de-lovely TINA MAY – multi-award winning jazz singer and (for us)the very best there is. Expect everything from Fats Waller to Kenny Wheeler and beyond! Tina appears with Digby and our House Trio: Tim Huskisson (piano) Roger Curphey (bass) and Alan Clarke (drums). If you wish to eat at the adjoining restaurant it’s best to book a table – tel 01702 345053 as the restaurant gets busy on jazz night. Entrance is free and parking is free at the nearby car park after 6pm. See you there!
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JAZZ RADIO
'Jazztonic' is a weekly jazz music and magazine radio programme available worldwide but only via www.radionenevalley.co.uk and clicking on 'listen'. From ragtime, through swing and fusion to contemporary it goes our every Wednesday at 7pm and is repeated at 7am the following morning (Thursday). There is no catch-up service . . . so listen live.
Sound of Spitfire Radio on the internet www.soundofspitfire.co.uk Tune in at 9pm Monday UK time: http://listen.soundofspitfire.co.uk/ There will be two broadcasts of each show, but you'll need to catch it live as it will not be available for download. This is a brand new internet station, based in Spalding Lincolnshire.http://listen.soundofspitfire.co.uk/
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BELVEDERE JAZZ & MUSIC CLUB, every Wednesday evening is at The Chichester Hotel, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford SS11 8UE (Off A129, 800 yards Wickford side of The Carpenters Arms roundabout). Meals available from 6:15pm whilst you sit at a candlelit table, either before or whilst enjoying the top quality jazz which commences at 8:00pm until 10.30pm. Top International, Regional Bands and Artists, including Big Bands, Swing and Mainstream, all tuneful easy listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly welcoming atmosphere ~ Admission is from £12.50 on the door ~ Large free car park ~ Newcomers most welcome. www.belvederejazz.co.uk ; Telephone: 07850 607075 or Email:mailto:belved...@gmail.com – Reservations recommended
9th January – Derek Nash’s Picante Latin
Derek Nash - saxes Neil Angilley – piano
Andy Staples – double bass Marc Cecil – drums
Dominic Ashworth – guitar Robin Jones – percussion
We welcome back at member's request, leading saxophonist Derek Nash, a featured soloist with the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, and his fabulous Latin/Salsa band to the Belvedere. Co-founded with guitarist Dominic Ashworth, who was awarded Jazz Guitarist of the Year in 2006, they are joined by world-renowned, master percussionist and leader of King Salsa Robin Jones plus Marc Cecil, the drummer with King Salsa and other Latin bands. On the keyboards is Latin-maestro Neil Angilley who has previously appeared at the club with Julian Marc Stringle. This stellar line-up is completed with bassist Andy Staples who plays with several leading UK bands.
16th January – Matthew Ford + John Horler Quartet
Matthew Ford - vocals Ian Laws - guitar
John Horler - piano Neil Bullock – drums
Joe Pettitt - double bass
Star vocalist on the 2018 Nationwide tour of 'Celebrate Sinatra' Matthew has made multiple appearances on the BBC Proms and Friday Night Is Music Night. Recent appearances include the John Wilson Orchestra, Halle, Ulster Orchestra and BBC Concert Orchestras.
John Horler has for over twenty years performed with Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine. Guitarist Ian Laws has performed with the BBC Big Band, BBC Concert Orchestra, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Jamie Cullum, Barry Manilow and Ray Charles. Double bassist Joe Pettitt is leader of the Len Phillips Big Band and has played in the BBC Big Band. Drummer Neil Bullock has performed for the Jeff Hooper, BBC and the Fat Chops Big Bands.
23rd January – The Harlem Meer Cats
Ned Bennett – alto sax & clarinet Ben Cummings – trumpet
Jeff Williams - trombone Colin Good – piano
Chris Nickolls – drums Jerome Davies - double bass
Formed in 2015, the Meer Cats is made up of 6 of the finest early jazz specialists in London, playing the music of Duke Ellington’s bands of the late 1920s and early 1930s, recreating the Cotton Club in New York with growling trumpet and trombone, haunting clarinet, swooping sax and African drum rhythms, with plenty of Swing!
30th January – Salud! ‘Tom’ Jobim
Georgia Mancio – vocals Mark Crooks - tenor sax/clarinet
Robin Aspland - piano Colin Oxley - guitar
Dave Ohm – drums Simon Thorpe - double bass
Award-winning jazz vocalist/lyricist, Georgia Mancio (Alan Broadbent, Ian Shaw, ReVoice! Festival) and virtuoso reeds player, Mark Crooks (The Lincoln Center NYC, BBC Proms/John Wilson Orchestra) co-lead this tribute to the remarkable Brazilian composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist and Bossa Nova co-creator Antonio Carlos ‘Tom’ Jobim. Jobim’s beautiful, bitter-sweet melodies evoke the sunshine and easy rhythm of Brazil combined with a jazz musician’s sense of harmony, the eloquence of George Gershwin and Irving Berlin and the sweep of Debussy, Chopin and Ravel. Salud! Tom Jobim recreates the hits (Desafinado, Chega de Saudade, Corcovado and most famously The Girl from Ipanema) as well as lesser known gems with collaborators Elis Regina, Stan Getz, João and Astrud Gilberto. Georgia and Mark lead an all-star band to pay an authentic and soulful appreciation of the timeless music of one of the world’s greatest composers.
JAZZ@ST ANT’S A great weekly jazz night – now in its 14th year! St Anthony’s Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7 9PN. Every Weds 8.30 pm. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all proceeds go to the band. For latest listings visit www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants. Please download current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants
JAZZ at O Bs’ Welcomes all Jazz Fans to Old Brentwoods’ Club, Ashwells Road, Brentwood, Essex. CM15 9SE Dave Grant continues to support Live Music on the last Tuesday each month bringing a kaleidoscope of jazz styles by talented professional guest musicians plus the resident trio of Hilary Cameron - keys, Ted Simkins - bass and Dave Grant - drums, in pleasant surroundings, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a licensed bar with snacks on request. Doors 7pm, music from 8 till 10.45pm Entrance on door £10.00. For info. contact Dave Grant 01708 or Richard 07935 441616 or gr...@aol.com. Website: www.jazzatobs.co.uk
Tuesday, 29th January , 2018
THE ALLURE OF Miss DAY featuring CATHERINE LIMA, vocals, and PAUL HIGGS, trumpet, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Catherine Lima returns to the Club bringing her charismatic presence, crystal clear and incredible sexy voice along with impeccable timing and perfect pitch. Always guaranteeing an entertaining evening with her versatile talent and now also as a songwriter, her performance will include a couple of new songs she has written this year and will feature some songs from her new show, ‘The Allure of Miss Lee’ which explores Peggy Lee’s recordings and songwriting career. Catherine commented ‘ I’m delighted to be coming back to OB’s - it’s always a pleasure working with such a talented resident trio and performing to such a welcoming and appreciative audience’.
Paul Higgs, needs no introduction being a regular visitor to the Club in a variety of guises that this multi-instrumentalist performs across the country. He tours with the fantastic Chris Ingham Quartet with the brilliant musical biographies of, ‘Hoagy’ and ‘Dudley’ portraying the lives and music of the legends Carmichael and Moore both of which are receiving critical acclaim wherever they appear. His own shows, should definitely not be missed, include, ‘A Brief History of Jazz’, ‘Shades of Miles’, ‘Quintessential’, ‘Mancini Magic’ and ‘Pavane’. Collaborating with Catherine in recent years, he produced her first CD ‘Stories & Lies, and will be accompanying and embellishing her voice tonight with the trumpet skills of an outstanding master musician.
Tuesday, 26th February, 2019
THE GREAT GUITARS REVISITED, featuring the three guitars of DOMINIC ASHWORTH, ANDY WATSON and SIMON HURLEY with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
INTRO - Not one, not two but three amazingly talented guitarists, will tonight bring you a musical story on jazz from the 70’s and 80’s when three American guitarists joined forces and became known as The Great Guitars. They were, Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis and Charlie Byrd who left a lasting legacy of guitar styles that even remains innovative today. They covered a wide range of styles and genres as you will hear when our guests revisit their music and I am sure it will make you want to listen to The Great Guitars again and again.
Dominic Ashworth, an exceptionally talented Canadian guitarist, and regular guest to the Club, for which we are extremely lucky as his services are in great demand country wide touring with groups such as, Picante Latin Band, Rag & Bone Club, The Dream Band and accompanies many other jazz musicians. No matter the tempo, genre, style, Dominic ticks all the boxes ensuring his audience are always wanting more from this truly amazing musician.
Andy Watson graduated at City of Leeds College of Music, where so many of our jazz musicians studied. Andy has been a professional musician for the whole of his working life as a player and educator. Performing as a solo artist he has travelled extensively, appearing at many venues and festivals. His teaching work is in schools and colleges as both guitar teacher and lecturer and directs many workshops around the UK.
Simon Hurley picked up the guitar 25 years ago and, and having been self-taught, embarked upon a formal musical education in 2006. In 2010 he graduated with a 1st Class Honours Degree at Colchester and began to study jazz under the tutelage of guitarist Andy Watson. He is inspired by Joe Pass and Martin Taylor, who has described his playing as ‘Just beautiful’. Simon divides his time between teaching, recording, accompanying and performing in and around S. E. England.
Tuesday, 26th March, 2019
An EVENING with ELLA and LOUIS featuring HILARY CAMERON, keys/vocals, and PAUL HIGGS, trumpet, with resident duo of Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Hilary Cameron trained originally as a classical pianist but later decided to spend two years in New York studying jazz at the Manhattan School of Music. Whilst there the opportunity arose for her to gain invaluable experience performing in Clubs and venues with a host of experienced musicians playing the New York circuit. Hilary is also an excellent jazz flautist and vocalist that not many people are aware of. On returning to London she was soon performing at Ronnie Scotts, Pizza on the Park and the Purcell Room on London’s South Bank along with festivals in London, Brecon and Birmingham before joining OB’s resident trio.
Paul Higgs, needs no introduction being a regular visitor, almost a season ticket holder, in a variety of guises that this multi-instrumentalist performs across the country. Apart from touring with the fantastic Chris Ingham Quartet he has a very busy schedule with his own one man shows of ‘A Brief History of Jazz’, ‘Shades of Miles’, ‘Quintessential’ and ‘Pavane’ the latter being on his CD, a collection of original compositions that takes you on a mystic musical journey. Tonight, Paul accompanies Hilary, in portraying the wonderful music of the duets between Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong who sang such brilliant tunes as, ‘Summertime’, ‘Nearness of You’. ‘Cheek to Cheek’. ‘Tenderly’ and ‘Moonlight in Vermont’.
Sit back and enjoy the artistry.
RAFAJAZZ are now to be found at Liberal Club, 10 Balfour Road, Ilford IG1 4JF Every Thursday at 8pm. Door £5 The new team run a weekly jazz night in the traditions of the old club.
Hosts : 1st Thursday : Ienne Hunter (Guitarist)
2nd Thursday : Graham Pike (Harmonica/ Trumpet / Vocals)
3rd Thursday : Annie Dehaney-Steven (Singer)
4th Thursday : Louise Miller (Singer) Open Mic night
The first three Thursdays usually have a guest artist, invited by the host along with a particularly excellent House Band. The 4th Thursday is very much a singalong and open mic night. Sometimes there’s a 5th Thursday, check the diary for who’s on.
Past guests include : KIX Jazz Orchestra (Big Band), Bobby Allen (vcls), Catherine Lima (vcls), Paul Wood (vcls), Sharon Scott (vcls), Iris Edris (vcls), John Eacott (Trumpet), Robert Bell (vcls), Sue Holiday (vcls). Liz Byrne (vocals)
ANNIE'S JAZZ @ THORPE BAY GOLF CLUB. Annie's Jazz is at Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Thorpe Hall Avenue. Thorpe Bay. Southend-on-Sea. SS1-3AT on Tuesdays. Food served from 7pm until 8pm and the music will start at 8.00pm. Please phone Annie for reservations 07504-232783 or e-mail boneswi...@gmail.com
DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE A SLIGHT CHANGE TO THE TUESDAY FORMAT. ONE TUESDAY EACH MONTH WILL BE AN EVENING FOR DANCE.
TUESDAY 8TH OF JANUARY - THE DAVE JAGO QUINTET.
THE BLUE NOTE YEARS.
Trombone: Dave Jago Saxes: Bob Peachey Piano: Tony Gooderham Bass: Jose Canha Drums: Simon Harwood with Special guest vocals: Annie!
The Dave Jago Quintet wowed the club recently when they stepped in at short notice to fill a gap. Now Dave returns with a new project, devoted to the music of the golden era of jazz from the late 50s and early 60s exemplified by the output of the famous Blue Note label. The Jazz Crusaders, Horace Silver & many more.
TUESDAY 15TH OF JANUARY. ****DANCE NIGHT****
THE FAT PENGUINS. OUR FIRST DANCE NIGHT OF THE YEAR WITH BLUES & PARTY BAND.
With Chris Pearson on guitar. Mags on vocals, Tom McCree on harp, Bernie Brewster on bass & Martin Brown on drums.
Known as a blues & party band they will play a smooth mix of up temp blues with a slight mod influence including tunes like Shakin' all over, Louie Louie, Flip Flop Fly, Barefootin & Hoochie Coochie Coo.
TUESDAY 22ND OF JANUARY - THE DAN BANKS QUINTET.
Paul Higgs (trumpet), Roberto Manzin (saxophone), José Canha (upright bass), Joshua Law (drums), and Dan Banks (piano/bandleader).
The Dan Banks Quintet play a mixture of Blue Note inspired originals and select material from the American Songbook & tonight launch music from Dan's new album. Expect an evening of dynamic jazz, revisiting the Golden Age of bebop and hardbop; remindful of Horace Silver, Red Garland, Wynton Kelly, and Hank Mobley.
TUESDAY 29TH OF JANUARY - 'THIS CAN'T BE LOVE'.
CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF RODGERS & HART.
With Paul Higgs on trumpet, Elliott Weights on piano, Alex Keen on bass, Neil Bullock on drums & Annie on vocals.
A classic evening of the great standards written by this prolific songwriting duo. Tonight we endeavor to convey the quality and frequent humor which they brought to all of their compositions.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BRENTWOOD – 8.00pm. The Bardswell, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Tel: 01245 420475 Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. email: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Admission £15.00 members £12.00 unless otherwise stated. Join the Facebook groups
Tuesday 8th January - 8.00pm
Anita Wardell with the Robin Aspland Trio
Tuesday 15th January - 8.00pm
Derek Nash Quartet
Tuesday 22nd January - 8.00pm
Simon Spillett with the Ted Beament Trio
SPIKES PLACE at THE JAZZ CENTRE UK Beecroft Arts Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2 6EX Tel no: 01702 215169 (Thurs & Sat only) Or: 01245 420475 Email:susa...@btinternet.com
Saturday 26th January 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Anita Wardell with the Robin Aspland trio
Admission £10.00
THE THEYDON AND ABRIDGE JAZZ CLUB @ ABRIDGE VILLAGE HALL, 39 Ongar Road, Abridge, Essex RM4 1UD from 8pm to 10.30. Traditional/Dixieland/New Orleans Jazz featuring excellent live bands for listening and dancing. Drinks & snacks / tea & coffee / dance floor / plentiful seating / free car park. All are welcome. The Club nights will be the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month Admission - Guests £12, Members £10. Children admitted under supervision, free for 12 and unders. Bar/ Tea & Coffee / Free Car Park /Good Seating/disabled welcome/ Memberships available @ £5. Visit www.theydonjazzclub.org.uk or contact Dave & Sheila Dyer – tel: 01945 588325; email: daved...@gmail.com
CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG (next to the Civic Theatre), mainly on Sunday lunchtime. The jazz is generally mainstream and modern and the club is justly proud of the quality. For an annual subscription of £10.00 (£15.00 joint) members are entitled to a £4.00 reduction on normal ticket prices, and notice of concerts. There's a friendly atmosphere, come along. Enq: Christine Adgo 07702 303121. join the Facebook groups Twitter account @ChelmfordJazz Doors: 11.00am Gigs start: 12.15pm Advance booking: 01245 606505 £12 / £16
Sunday 13th January 2019
Geoff Simkins with John Pearce Dave Green and Steve Brown
MUSIC AT MARIGOLDS, Harlow Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DJ. Doors & Licensed Bar 7.30pm, Fridays. 01279 414174 / 421763 Car Parking on site next to the new Clubhouse which has been built between the Cricket Club’s two grounds. Admission £10 musicatm...@ntlworld.com
11th January- Jimmy C and the Blues Dragons: http://www.bluesdragons.com
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 their audience…. Pete Feenstra
25th January - Atila http://www.atila.uk/
Atila vocals, Graham Harvey keyboards, Dario Di Lecce bass and Steve Brown drums
Atila Huseyin is an established UK Jazz singer. Sartorially stylish and musically classy, his interpretations of the American Songbook are internationally renowned, taking influence from early Frank Sinatra.
Atila began music professionally aged 15 with local big band ‘Young Jazz’. First playing saxophone, but then switching to vocals. In 2002 Atila was invited to feature with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra with whom he toured extensively as well as recording.
Further tours followed with various artists most notably with the legendary Buddy Greco highlighting with an appearance with the BBC Big Band at the 30th Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, broadcast on BBC Radio 2 Big Band Special and four nights at Ronnie Scott’s in London in 2008. In 2013 Atila was invited to perform with Buddy Greco for his 70th Anniversary Celebration.
Numerous tours and recording sessions followed in diverse formats and artists including trips to the States. Atila has performed live on the Alan Titchmarsh Television Show on ITV in 2010 and on ITV show Stepping Out, in 2013. He has also recorded advertisements for many international companies including the Emirates 2012 as well as long running residencies at the Park Plaza hotel and the Arts Club Dover Street.
8th February - Gentleman and the Contenders: www.gentlemantim.com
Returning to Marigolds after some sensational gigs the bands influences remain deeply rooted in early 50’s style Swing,West Coast and Chicago Blues and they are one of the hottest bands on the scene today. Led by the inspirational harmonica player and vocalist Tim Corbett they deliver a brand of high energy jumpin’ blues that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and get your toes tappin’. Tim Corbett is much admired by audiences and his peers alike and is recognised for his technical mastery of the harmonica and his powerful vocal performance.
TJ Cadman is a stylish guitar master that gets to the very heart of the music with his irresistible style, slick solo's and sophisticated chord patterns.
With Nick Vaughan on drums and Mike Reeman on double bass their swinging rhythms and lazy shuffles combined with great dynamics create the band’s musical style and it’s unique Chicago Style sound.
22nd February - Art Theman & Henry Lowther Quintet
Art Theman sax, Henry Lowther trumpet, Mike Gorman keyboards, Flo Moore bass and Stu Butterfield drums.
A self-taught musician, Art played tenor sax at Cambridge while studying medicine. Qualifying as a doctor he played in blues and R&B bands in the early 60s as well as backing groups for numerous pop sessions.
Art worked with Alexis Korner, Phil Seamen, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker and Long John Baldry. In the late 60s/early 70s Art started to favour jazz. He played with Barbara Thompson, Michael Garrick, Henry Lowther and Graham Collier and began a long and fruitful association with Stan Tracey, which continued into the 90s. Art has accompanied many visiting US jazzmen too many to list here.
Had Art chosen a musical career he would have doubtless been an international artist of some stature. Attaining his high standing while working as a consultant surgeon, is testimony to his remarkable talents.
A wit might say that Henry’s career peaked when he played at Woodstock as part of the Keefe Hartley band way back in the dim and distant. Those more knowledgeable would raise more than an eyebrow at that.
Henry’s father taught him to play cornet when he was about 5. His first cornet is very special, not only because it was originally his father’s, but is a Boosey & Co with ‘British throughout’ stamped on the bell. Henry researched the instrument and found that it came out of the factory on 14 April 1912, the day the Titanic sank”.
Henry’s career has been long and illustrious from his initiative work in the sixties through to the present day, his virtuosity allowing him to tour extensively right around the world. Not only has he played with so many well-respected musicians that there is far too little space here to list them all, he is able to move between musical genres at will and with consummate ease.
HORNCHURCH JAZZ CLUB, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1RS. The Hornchurch Conservative Club is a comfortable air-conditioned venue with a dance floor, drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and car parking, Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details. Sundays 8:00 – 10:30pm Members £9, Guests £10
January
6th – Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces. Bob Dwyer playing trombone leads his popular band with Max Emmons trumpet and blues harmonica, and Bernie Holden reeds. The band plays mainly in the style of the legendry Bix Beiderbecke. Listen out for John Bayne’s bass saxophone.
13th – Christine and the Stackyard Stompers. Playing 1920s classic jazz, led by Christine Woodcock on trombone and vocals, the Stackyard Stompers pay tribute to the jazz greats King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton and Clarence Williams.
20th – Mike Barry’s New Uptown Gang. Mike on trumpet leads his new gang which includes Mike Holt blowing trombone, Goff Dubber blowing reeds and Roger Curphey on double bass. The Gang play old and not so old tunes including classic and traditional jazz numbers.
27th – The Jack Clifford Swingtette. A swinging end to another year of jazz with an evening of jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack blowing clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with rhythm section of regulars Tim Huskisson on piano, Alan Clarke drums and Roger Curphy bass.
GC's JAZZ CLUB at The Woolpack, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DN 01245 – 259295. First Sunday in Every Month 8:00pm - 10:30pm. Free Admission. Food Available. Est 2012 Celebrating Five years! www.graemeculham.com
Sunday 6th January 2019 - GOFF DUBBER Sax/Clarinet Goff has worked with whose who of the swing and traditional styles of the jazz world including Graham Stewart's Jazzmen which became the resident band on TV's Six-Five Special. He was a regular member of Neville Dickie's band, Ken Colyer, Cresty/White to name a few. We are pleased to include his style of jazz in our club. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 3rd February 2019 - MICK FOSTER Baritone Saxophone
Mick has played and recorded with a wide range of bands and musicians including 'The London Jazz Orchestra' , 'Back To Basie Orchestra' John Dankworth & Cleo Laine,Guy Barker and Ginger Baker and is respected as one of the UK's finest baritone players. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 3rd March 2019 - GRAHAM PIKE Trumpet, Flugel, Harmonica, Vocal.
After a past life as TV/Theatre Musical Director, Composer, Graham has returned to his youth playing the live circuit with his own quartet & MD of KIX Jazz Orchestra. A century has produced so much great jazz, I love dipping into it all. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 7th April 2019 - JOHN WITHERS Vibraphone
John is a multi talented musician playing drums as well as vibraphone. He has been in great demand on the London scene for many years and was a long time member of the Ken Turner big band. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Jose Canha String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 5th May 2019 - BRIDGET METCALFE Vocals
The BBC broadcaster, artist, composer and of course singer. As a singer she released her ‘In Your Eyes’ jazz album with 6 consecutive nights at London’s Ronnie Scott’s. “I’m always looking to include a few different but well known songs (e.g. by composers like Michel Legrand) which are great jazz numbers. Reprising these makes a change, inspires musicians and surprises audiences”. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 2nd June 2019 - NEALE RIDDING Flute/ Saxophone
Regarded as one of the best jazz flautists in the country and his tenor sax tone reminiscent of the great Tubby Hayes. Neale was a full time member of Graeme's quintet through the 1990's. Apart from his talents on flute and saxophone's he is also a fine pianist, He is in great demand on the jazz club circuit and as a tutor at his private studio in London.
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE JAZZ CLUB. Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF. Concerts usually every 1st SUNDAY of the month, plus the odd extra event. Tickets £12 to £20.
JAZZ EXPRESS: Book for any three concerts and get tickets for just £10 each. Students 2-for-1 admission!! Doors: 7pm. 1st Set: 7.30pm.
Arts Centre box office: 01206 500900. Online: www.colchesterartscentre.com www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea Facebook – The Jazz Mix @ The Maritime Room and check out our page on the Cliffs Pavilion website: www.southendtheatres.org.uk … go to Special Events tab to find The Jazz Mix page. On Wednesday night
THE CRICKETERS JAZZ CLUB, 228 London Road, Westcliff SS0 7JG – where we set our regular jazz club for the second Wednesday every month. We shall be at the Cricketers (Tel. 01702 345053 ) for our Christmas party time on Wednesday December 12th, and remember the music starts at 8.30pm but get there early for the best seats! If you want to eat before the music starts - ring Carlo at the adjacent restaurant and be sure to book a table as the restaurant gets busy on jazz night. We have invited the very busy Mick Foster along with his baritone saxophone. Mick is heavily involved with many bands but he has managed to join us on December 12th. Also joining us will be Dominic Ashworth (always a pleasure to hear) with his guitar. Digby Fairweather (trumpet) will join Mick on the front line, and will shall have Alan Clarke (drums) and Roger Curphey (bass) to complete the line-up. Look forward to seeing you for our last session of 2018!
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL - Every 3rd Saturday afternoon, starts 12.30 til 3pm Admission is £10 The Hall is just off the High Road behind the vets surgery. Postcode is CM16 6DB. Arrive early to get a good parking place. The band is led by the legendary trombonist Jackie Free and features many top names.
Pete Rudeforth, Julian Stringle, Richie Howard, Enrico Tomasso, Nick Dawson to name but a few who have joined Tim Huskisson piano, Murray Salmon bass and Martin Guy drums plus added guests Colin Bray vibes and Carol Braithwaite vocals.
The following dates are booked Dec 15th
The Jack Free Allstars. The legendary trombonist appears with regulars Pete Rudeforth, John Crocker, Tim Huskisson, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy, Colin Bray, Carol Braithwaite. Paul Higgs, Colin Good, Gary Wood, Julian Stringle, Trevor Whiting, JJ Vinten among recent guests. The Jack Free Allstars will continue the Gig at North Weald into the New Year. Admission will be £10. 12.30 - 3.00 pm
JAZZ AT THE IVY ROOM - Farnham Conservative Club, Ivy House, Ivy Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PQ. Last Wednesday of the month. The Farnham Conservative Club is a hidden gem of a venue in the centre of town with drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and free parking. Curry available from 7 pm. Show 7.45pm - 10.15 pm. All welcome.
Admission £12 (+ £0.50 booking fee online) Tickets: https://ivyroomjazz.yapsody.com Info: www.ivyroomjazz.co.uk in...@ivyroomjazz.co.uk
JAZZ at WICKHAM BISHOPS VILLAGE HALL Saturdays, 6.30 for 7.30pm Just off A12 South of Witham, Essex CM8 3NN. Admission £12.50, ring Gordon on 01621 891717. Bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles.
December 22nd - Keith Nicholls and the All Stars
THE SOUTHEND JAZZ CLUB – every Monday (except bank holidays) at the EKCO Social & Sports Club, Thornford Gardens, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 6PU. 01702 351641 www.ekcoclub.co.uk From 7:30pm. Music 8:00pm – everyone welcome. Info: Adrian Green 01702 435263. Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southend-Jazz-Club/133240693427561 Twitter @southendjazz; email ja...@greenad.co.uk to join mailing list. Entrance £10
7 Jan – Phoenix Jazz Band
14 Jan – Southend Bob’s New Orleans Band
21 Jan – Les Handscombe’s Tailgate JB
28 Jan – Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces
4 Feb – Frog Island Jazz Band
11 Feb – Carol Braithwaite with the Jazz Club Quartet (Tim Huskisson, Eddie Johnson, Alan Clarke and Ollie Benson)
18 Feb – Jackie Free’s Chicagoans
25 Feb – Just Friends Jazz Band
4 Mar – Doc Houlind’s Revival All Stars
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB – The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.15/8:30 pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, Visitors welcome. www.kingslangleyjazz.co.uk Keep an eye on the website for any late amendments. Note the earlier start time with the intention of an earlier finish at 10.30.
January 8th Lou's Sextet Playing a mix of mainstream jazz, swing, blues, latin, American songbook, jump, jive and some funk. With this varied repertoire, good presentation, experienced musicians, including the expert rhythm section, the band puts on an entertaining performance.
January 15th Kingsclub 7. Our regular house band led by John Davis, featuring the usual front line of leader on alto/soprano sax with John Mole on tenor sax John Bridge on trombone and Mike Sherwood on vocals.
January 22nd Tiger Swing Recreating Django and hot club of Paris style with Felicity's accomplished violin. A very refreshing evening.
January 30th Hertswing Big Band with their usual exciting swing, bringing their classic Basie style big band sound. Aided by Vicky their star vocalist.
SPIKES PLACE AT SAFFRON WALDEN Saffron Suite High Street Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1AZ E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub or join our Facebook group For advance bookings contact: Susan 01245 420475
Thursday 17th January – 8.30pm
Derek Nash Quartet
Admission £12.00
SMHT JAZZ CLUB AT SAWBRIDGEWORTH MEMORIAL HALL The Forebury, Sawbridgeworth CM21 9AT 8.15 - 10.45
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BECKENHAM – 8:30pm. Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SR (Off South Eden Park Road). Admission £15.00 members £12.00 unless otherwise stated. 020 8650 2406 / 01245 420475 E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Advance bookings: Susan 01245 420475 join the Facebook groups
Thursday 10th January – 8.30pm
Bobby Worth’s 70 Birthday Bash
With Alan Barnes – sax Bruce Adams – trumpet
plus the Bobby Worth Trio
Admission £16.00 members £13.00 buffet included
Thursday 24th January – 8.30pm
Derek Nash Quartet
JOANNA'S PLACE Fairycroft House, 37 Audley Road, Saffron Walden CB11 3HD
Saturday 19th Jan - WINTER WARMER - Tina May Joanna Eden hosts the evening and supports the delightful doyen of British Jazz, Tina May, who has mesmerised worldwide audiences. Come and be mesmerised by her and the fabulous Chris Ingham Trio.
Dave Gelly, The Observer: Tina May has a fine, expressive voice, with immaculate pitch, clear diction and no annoying mannerisms .
JAZZNIGHTS @ THE BELL, CLARE The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NN. from 7.30 – 10.00pm £10 Admission. www.jazz-nights.com. Reserve seating on 01787 237653 or email reply – pay on the door. With Simon Brown (keys), Bernie Hodgkins (bs) & Roger Odell (drs) + LARRAINE ODELL (voc). Downstairs in the Tudor Room
ANDY PANAYI with Simon Brown (pno), Bernie Hodgkins (bs), Roger Odell (drs) & Larraine Odell (voc)
Andy is an exceptionally gifted jazz musician, skilled in performance, composition and arranging. He plays all the flutes and all the saxophones and currently leads his own groups, both jazz and classical. He is professor at The Royal College of Music and The Royal Academy of Music in London and the Birmingham Conservatoire.
7.30-10pm. Reserve by reply or call 01787 237653. £10 – pay on the door.
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 00pm To book please call 01303 277175 Email Beryl the Booker at twinkl...@gmail.com Derick Woodland Beryl Wood. Gigs start 8pm - Adm £14
Jan 10th £14 THE SCOTT HAMILTON QUARTET www.scotthamiltonsax.com
This is now the annual event of The FJC , having the worlds most famous jazz saxophonist play for us ~ The FJC is one of the very few jazz clubs in this country where this Jazz Star appears twice every year. This man is recognised worldwide as being the number one & at the top of the tree. He has made over 50 albums & appeared on many more accompanying all of the top vocalists. A legend in his own lifetime. With his regular & most amazing world class rhythm section.
JOHN PEARCE piano. The Guv'nor of the jazz piano.
DAVE GREEN double bass. Two words "World Class"
STEVE BROWN drums . Multi British Jazz Award Winner & seeker of Fine Dining !!
Jan 17th £14 Multi Talented ~~ Multi Award Winner THE LIANE CARROLL TRIO www.lianecarroll.co.uk This lady is a one off & reaches the emotions that other tonics can't with
ROGER CAREY - bass RUSSELL FIELD - drums
Jan 24th £12 The swinging saxes of JO FOOKS & AL NICHOLS QUINTET
A great night of swing & toe tapping music with JO FOOKS , the swinging lady of jazz. This former Humphrey Lyttelton tenor saxophonist co leads this outfit with one of the UKs finest swing sax men AL NICHOLS (AL leads his own group Blue Harlem)
Plus the mega swinging rhythm section of ~~
TED BEAMENT piano. Long term pianist with the Humph band ~
PETE RINGROSE double bass. This guy swings like a pendulum !!
BUSTER BIRCH drums. The professor of drums , back at The FJC.
Jan 31st £14 No Politics ~~ PETE CATER with his MINISTRY of JAZZ Big Band Classics & Big Band Swing ~ Led by Pete Cater the leader of The Buddy Rich tribute band. Loaded with world class musicians all driven by Drummer Pete Cater.
PETE CATER drums & leader. Drives with his unique natural ability.
VASILIS XENOPOULOS tenor sax. The charismatic Greek is back. Europes finest.
RICHARD SHEPHERD alto sax. Leads own sextet in late show at Ronnies.
ADRIAN FRY trombone. Great player, Great big band arranger
GEORGE HOGG trumpet. So experienced So much talent & So Good
SIMON THORPE double bass. A regular at The FJC & always welcome
PETE WHITTAKER organ. This is a great addition to any big band
In the next few weeks (Not booking ATM) (All at £12 except Feb 28th & March 28th)
Feb 7th ALAN BARNES QUARTET
Feb 14th JULIAN MARC STRINGLE / STEVE WATERMAN QUINTET
Feb 21st ROB BARRON QUINTET ( In the George Sheering Style )
Feb 28th GEORGINA JACKSON . PETE LONG . Peggy ~ Duke & Benny
March 7th CRAIG MILVERTON Qt with ROBERT FOWLER (The music of Tad Dameron)
March 12th THEO TRAVIS Qt with MARC PARNELL
March 21st SARA DOWLING Qt plus ROBERT FOWLER
March 28th JAZZ 'N JOLSON ( It's all in the title )
JAZZ CAFE POSK - 238-246 King St, London W6 0RF. (nearest tube Ravenscourt Park Station) Reservations … ring Peter on 07415 892 436
FLEECEJAZZ - World class Jazz every Friday at Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ www.fleecejazz.org.uk Doors 7.30pm, gig starts 8.00 pm, 2 sets, ends approx 11.00 pm Ample parking; fully accessible - info 01787 211865 See website for directions as satnav can get you lost! Tickets - via Box Office: 01787 211865; WeGotTickets (booking fee); On the door
4 January 2019, £18/£14* Chris Ingham and Mark Crooks – Getz: A musical Portrait
Chris Ingham piano Mark Crooks sax/clarinet
Arnie Somogyi bass George Double drums
“Ingham has a warm and generous way with music…his style is based on rhythmic presence and dynamic propulsion” – Downbeat
11 January 2019, £20/£16* Tony Kofi and The Organisation: “Point Blank”
"A Killer band with real bite!" Jazzwise
Tony Kofi baritone sax, Pete Whittaker organ, Simon Fersby guitar, Pete Cater drums
18 January 2019, £18/£14* Nigel Price Quartet
Nigel Price guitar Jim Watson piano Vasilis Xenopoulos tenor sax
Pete Levett drums
“Lovers of jazz across the UK - prepare to be taken by storm” The Jazzmann
25 January 2019, £18/£14* Alan Barnes Quartet
Alan Barnes saxes Robin Aspland piano Arnie Somogyi bass
Sebestiaan de Krom drums
Nothing more to be said, just magnificent!
JAZZ AT THE HUNTER CLUB, 6, St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3PH. 1st class jazz in Bury St Edmunds headhunter...@gmail.com www.headhunterslive.org 07799 650009 Doors 7.15, Music 8pm
Saturday 12 January 2019 £14 / £7 u25 - Pete Long
Irrepressible leader of the acclaimed Echoes of Ellington big band, Pete Long is also one the country's most exciting clarinettists, an entertaining raconteur and a reckless multi-instrumentalist. Expect high-octane salutes to Goodman, Shaw and other luminaries of the Swing Era.
PETE LONG reeds
CHRIS INGHAM piano
OWEN MORGAN bass
GEORGE DOUBLE drums
JAZZ AT THE BOATHOUSE - Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne EN10 6QU hosted by Broxbourne Rowing Club is re-commencing its Sunday programme Doors and Licensed Bar open 7:30pm. Music from 8pm. Admission £12.00 on the door Herts Jazz & Broxbourne Rowing Club members £10 Under 21s £5 www.broxbournerowing.org www.hertsjazz.co.uk
HADLEIGH JAZZ CLUB - Hadleigh Town Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DN.
JazzUp! AT CLUB 85, 74 Whinbush Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1PZ an independent music venue.
GC's FENLAND JAZZ CLUB 7.30pm -10pm. Admission Free. Light food will be available. The Woodmans Cottage, 90 High Road, Gorefield, PE13 4NB Tel 01945 871094. Also on Facebook. Further to the success of GC's Jazz Club in Chelmsford, Essex. Graeme starts a second club The new jazz club will feature a regular house trio: Simon Brown keyboards, Jose Canha string bass, Graeme Culham on drums with monthly front line guests.
JAZZ AT THE GEORGIAN - Georgian House Hotel, 37-41 High Street, Haselmere, Surrey GU27 2JY. First Wednesday of the month. Centre of town venue with wheel-chair access and free parking. Food available from 6:45. Show 7:45pm to 10:15pm. All Welcome Admission £14.
Tickets: http://www.pte-events.co.uk/jazzatthegeorgian Website: http://www.jazzatthegeorgian.co.uk
Email: in...@jazzatthegeorgian.co.uk
ORPINGTON JAZZ CLUB 7 Station Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 0RZ. Hosted at the Orpington Liberal Club, with its CAMRA award winning bar, free parking across the road in Tescos multi story car park and only a 10min walk from Orpington train station and 2min walk from the high street, Orpington Jazz Club presents some of the finest jazz musicians in the country on the last Friday of each month. The bar has a friendly pub atmosphere and a well stocked selection of fine ales. The music takes place in the adjoining small hall, with cabaret style seating. Concerts 8:00-10:30pm with a half hour interval. Bar open 6:00-11:00pm and seats available in the hall from 7:30pm. No advance tickets, reservations or pre-bookings. Tickets on the door only. Entry £10.00, no concessions.
PORTSMOUTH JAZZ features the best live modern jazz in comfortable surroundings. Ample parking. Licensed bar. Good inexpensive meals and bar snacks can be purchased in the adjoining lounge and pub. Performances 8pm, doors open 7.15pm Tickets on door. The Executive Suite, Inn Lodge, Burrfields Road, Portsmouth PO3 5HH www.portmouthjazz.com email: portsmo...@btinternet.com Dave 023 9225 5806 or Claire 02392 298161
BIG BAND JAZZ IN BROMLEY – FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH – with the Mick Collins Legacy Jazz Orchestra, at Sundridge Park Working Men’s Club, 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5AF. 8.30pm start, £8 admission. This 16-piece big band is one of London’s finest, featuring top-class musicians from the South East, including young rising stars from Trinity Laban Conservatoire.
With over 300 charts in the band’s library, the repertoire covers a vast range of music – including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Gil Evans, Miles Davis, Maynard Ferguson, Oliver Nelson, Thad Jones, Bill Holman and Bob Florence, as well as gems of British jazz from the 1960s to the present day.
Mick Collins founded his band in the early 1970s and over the years many of the UK’s best jazz musicians have passed through its ranks. Now co-led by trombonists Paul Taylor and Bill Todd it continues Mick’s mission of performing this great music to the best possible standards.
This is a regular monthly gig. The orchestra performs at the same venue at the same time on the 1st Monday of each month.
CHICKENSHED THEATRE JAZZ BAR - 290 Chase Side, Southgate, N14 4PE. Booking: 020 8292 9222. Booking: book...@chickenshed.org.uk
JAZZ AT THE RHODES ARTS COMPLEX. Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM23 3JG 01279 710 200 www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
FORTNIGHTLY FREE Live Midweek Music in our Theatre Lounge on Wednesdays
7:30 pm Relax on a Wednesday evening at Rhodes while listening to the very best from the vibrant local music scene. Our Midweek Live Music events are now established as a ‘must see’ night for music fans of all ages so unwind, kick back and relax.
Our resident Jazz Quintet Que Pasa are now established on the second Wednesday of every month. Featuring internationally renowned players Pete Lemer - keys, Paul Robinson - drums, Steve Cook - Bass, with Adam Amor on Sax and brilliant trumpet player Paul Higgs. Between them they have worked with acts such as Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Ginger Baker, Mike Oldfield, The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The best of the genre from the best in the business.
THE JAZZ CENTRE UK opened in Feb 2016, brain child of Digby Fairweather to promote, preserve and celebrate the vibrant culture of jazz music in the UK and beyond. In The Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6EX and open for all to see our exhibitions between Tues and Sat between 10am to 5pm. At present we are fully staffed on Thursdays and Saturdays – so please call in to our Jazz Cafe, have a coffee and say hello to our friendly volunteers. Registered Charity No. 116742. The Heritage Lottery Fund has helped us to set up phase 1, but we have much greater future plans www.thejazzcentreuk.co.uk Come and see our Living Heritage Museum containing Humphrey Lyttleton’s desk, trumpet, letters and trophies (and many other artifacts). We cover all genres of jazz and we celebrate the music’s heritage, art and memorabilia. Jazz films are shown every Saturday at 2pm in our 100 seater cinema and we have live music in the Centre on Saturday afternoon. We actively support and promote contemporary performance and education - send your email address and we shall add you to our ‘friends’ who receive our newsletter. gwendoline...@gmail.com
Friday, January 4th, 12-2pm: 'Listen In!' at The Jazz Centre UK. The first of our weekly jazz record recitals. This week: Louis Armstrong: ‘The Hot Fives and Sevens’. Free admission.
Saturday January 5th - March 30th: Exhibition at The Jazz Centre UK. 'The Jazz Photography of Herman Leonard.' Free Admission.10am-4.30/ Tuesday-Saturday.
Saturday, January 5th, 12 - 2pm: 'Jazz 825' at The Jazz Centre UK:Trevor Taylor presents: ‘Bebop and Beyond’ featuring Roberto Manzin. Free Admission.
Friday January 11th, 12 - 2pm: ‘Listen in’ at The Jazz Centre UK. This week: Duke Ellington ‘At his Very Best’. Free admission.
Saturday, January 12th: 11:30am - 1:30pm: The Glyn Morgan Trio + Special Guests at The Jazz Centre UK. Free Admission.
Friday, January 18th 12-2pm: ‘Listen in’ at The Jazz Centre UK. This week: ‘Erroll Garner:’Concert by the Sea’ Free admission.
Friday, January 25th, 12-2pm: ‘Listen in’ at The Jazz Centre UK. This week: ‘Charlie Parker: The Dial Sessions. Free admission.
Saturday, January 26th: 2pm - 4pm: 'Spike's Place at The Jazz Centre UK’. Susan May presents Anita Wardell with Robin Aspland’s Trio. £10 Admission.
Friday, February 1st:12-2pm: ‘Listen in’ at The Jazz Centre UK’. This week: ‘Oscar Peterson Trio: Night Train’ Free admission.
Saturday, February 2nd: 12 - 2pm:'Jazz 825' at The Jazz Centre UK: Trevor Taylor presents the ‘Unity Organ Trio’. Free Admission.
Friday February 8th: 12-2pm: ‘Listen in’at The Jazz Centre UK . This week ‘John Coltrane: Giant Steps’
Saturday, February 9th: 11:30am - 1:30pm:The Glyn Morgan Trio + special guests at The Jazz Centre UK. Free Admission.
Friday February 15th:12-2pm: ‘Listen in’ at The Jazz Centre UK. This week: ‘Billie Holiday: Lady in Satin’ Free Admission.
Saturday February 16th: 2 - 4pm: Special presentation: ‘The Dean of Decadence’ featuring Chris Wade’s new documentary ‘George Melly; the Certainty of Hazard’ and ‘Memories of Melly’ by Digby Fairweather. Admission £5.00
Friday February 22nd:12-2pm: ‘Listen in’ at The Jazz Centre UK. This week: Art Blakey: ’Moanin’’
Saturday, February 23rd: 2pm - 4pm: ‘Spike’s Place at The Jazz Centre UK’. Susan May presents: Osian Roberts with Simon Woolf’s Trio. £10 Admission.
Friday March 1st:12-2pm: ‘Listen In’ at The Jazz Centre UK This week: Miles Davis:Kind of Blue
Saturday, March 2nd: 12 - 2pm: 'Jazz 825' at The Jazz Centre UK: Trevor Taylor presents ‘The Flute in Jazz’ with Geoff Warren’s Flutopia. Free Admission.
Friday March 8th:12-2pm: ‘Listen In’ at The Jazz Centre UK This week: Charles Mingus:Mingus Ah-Um
Saturday, March 9th: 11:30am - 1:30pm: The Glyn Morgan Trio + special guests at The Jazz Centre UK. Free Admission.
Friday March 15th:12-2pm: ‘Listen In’ at The Jazz Centre UK This week: Ella
Fitzgerald:Live at Carnegie Hall
Saturday, March 16th: 1pm - 4pm: Guest speaker at The Jazz Centre UK: jazz journalist and author PeterVacher will give a presentation, with musical illustrations, on his book.
“Swingin’ on Central Avenue: African–American Jazz in Los Angeles”. Admission £5.
Friday March 22nd:12-2pm: ‘Listen In’ at The Jazz Centre UK. This week: Gil Evans: Out of the Cool
Saturday, March 30th: 2pm - 4pm: 'Spike’s Place’ at The Jazz Centre UK’.Susan May presents ‘Isn’t it a lovely day..?’ with Sara Dowling, Atila, Gabriel Latchin, Dario DiLecce and Steve Brown. Admission £12.
BERKHAMSTED JAZZ present live jazz in a relaxed club atmosphere, with reasonably priced licensed bar. £10 – members Dacorum Card holders, £13 – visitors and guests. Concerts normally at the Civic Centre, High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HD. Parking on High Street and in the car park behind the shops opposite. Disabled access.
e17 JAZZ - The award winning e17 jazz collective presents concerts on the last Wednesday of each month featuring local musicians of national renown plus exciting guest stars in a relaxed jazz club setting. www.e17jazz.com/whatson/ at their NEW VENUE - Gnome House, 7 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, E17 6DS. www.gnomehouse.org.uk 07739660449 www.e17jazz.com/whatson/
JAZZ IN THE JUNGLE BAR, Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1AX on the Second and Last Monday of each Month with the NEIL FRYER QUINTET featuring Natalie-Miles (trumpet), Neil Fryer (tenor sax), Richard Herdman (guitar), Paul Leader(bass), Luke De La Salle (drums), And Guests. Music at 8.30 p.m. Admission Free. For further information please contact Neil Fryer (m) 07504 733892
MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB is held on the first Sunday of every month at Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0QG www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk
JAZZ AT THE CROWN. This new Jazz venue at ‘The Crown’, Church Street, Great Ellingham, nr. Attleborough, Norfolk opened on 11th September. The aim is to create a Sunday evening monthly Jazz scene featuring some of East Anglia’s major Jazz musicians using a regular rhythm section of Nigel Portass - Keyboard, Jeff Burbidge - Bass Gtr and Bob Dore - Drums. The music will commence at 6.00pm and finish around 8.30 pm and will be free admission.
JAZZ AT THE ROWFANT. Rowfant House, Wallage Lane, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 4NG. On 2nd Thursday of each month. £8.00 on the door. 01342 714869 www.rowfanthouse.co.uk
MILL HILL JAZZ CLUB – The Mill Hill Jazz Club has been providing live jazz of the highest standard to North West London for many years and is for everyone with a passion for live jazz, blues and soul. If you like jazz, the Mill Hill Jazz Club is the place to hang out. Every Wednesday from 8.30pm. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub. Admission £8 members, £9 guests unless stated otherwise.
KENNY BALLS LIVE LOUNGE - Every Thursday of every month. The opening night is the 1st February at SIR HENRY'S IN Averly Essex. The Kenny Ball junior quartet featuring vocals Kenny Ball junior. Piano - Michael Horner Sax - Andrew linen Bass - Alan Morgan Drums - Peter Jackson. Classics from the song book plus guests 7.30pm till late
JAZZ AT THE EMPIRE BAR - Empire Bar, 291 Mare Street, Hackney E81EJ A Jazz night in Hackney on the second Wednesday of the month.
The Good Times Jazz Band - trad jazz at its best, played with humour and pizzazz! Regular 2nd Sunday of the month gigs 2pm-4.30pm at The Steamboat Tavern, 78-80 New Cut West, Ipswich, IP2 8HW. Dates for 2018 - 11th Nov, 9th Dec. Dancers welcome, food available till 3pm, free entry. Check us out on Facebook - The Good Times Jazz Band @reallyoldjazz
KiX Jazz Orchestra. 17 piece band plus Kate Daniels on vocals. Repertoire includes a wide variety of Latin, Swing Standards, Fusion and Originals. To see when and where they are on next visit their new website at https://www.kixjazzorchestra.co.uk/schedule
The Cambridge Riverside Jazzband plays at the Six Bells, Fulbourn, just a couple of miles SE of Cambridge, every first and third Wednesday of the month at 8:30pm. Admission is £6 and there is a small dance floor, and of course, real ale! CRJ is the oldest trad band in the area, started by Ted Vousden in 1956 and run continuously since. We now play mainstream as well as traditional stuff and are happy to do requests if they were written before about 1950 ( and we've heard of them!!!). Come and give us a whirl!
The Andy Bowie Quartet plays modern jazz every Sunday 8 to 11 at the Tram Depot, Dover Street, Cambridge, as we have for the last 4 years. https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie
BASSMENT, 16 Wells Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HZ have a monthly, live, Thursday night Jazz Funk session. House band: James Maltby - Guitar Dan Banks - Piano Andy Staples - Bass Josh Law - Drums Zak Barrett - Saxophone
A new venue in Essex - music Saturday nights and Sundays late afternoon at THE PRINCE ALBERT (The Green, Blackmore, Ingatestone CM4 0RT Tel: 01277821705) Delicious Meals available Mon- Sat: 12.00 – 15.00, 18.00 – 21.00 Sun: 12.00 – 16.00 princealbe...@outlook.com
THE CRYPT, St Giles Church, Camberwell Church St, London SE5 8RB. www.jazzlive.co.uk Doors 8.00 pm £8 / £5
HEADS UP! dates www.headsupjazz.co.uk
Sun 16 Dec - The Castle, High St, Colchester CO1 1TH (4pm-7pm)
FRANK GRIFFITH UPCOMING GIGLIST- www.frankgriffith.co.uk for more info
15 January, 9PM. FG with The Jazz Bandits Trio. Phase 1- 80 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BH. www.parrjazz.co.uk Free.
21 January, 8.30PM. FG with the Mark Hale, ArnieSomogi, Graham Harvey and Henry Lowther. 60th Birthday Party! The White Horse. 84 Newnham Ave, Bedford, MK41 9PX. 01234 409326. Free
27 January, 9PM. Frank Griffith Quartet, w/Misha Gray, Hugo Harrison and Eryl Roberts. Railway Pub. 74 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1HF. 01745 812260. Free.
27 January 2019, 2PM. FG with the Omega Big Band. Wigan Jazz Club, Vauxhall Road, Wigan, WN1 3LU. www.wiganjazzclub.co.uk
15 February, 8PM. w/Strictly Swing Big Band. Halton Royal British Legion Club. 1 Castle Road, Runcorn, WA7 2BE. 01922 8572131.
13 March, 8.30PM. w/Vic Blackwell Quintet. Fleetwood Heskith Social Club. Fylde Road, Southport, PRD 9XH. 01704 809138. £5.
20 April, 3-5PM. w/Annie Long. Nantwich Jazz Festival.www.nantwichjazz.com.
9 June, 8PM. FG with Tina May, Michael Roberts, Robin Aspland, Jeremy Brown and Rod Youngs. Broadway Meets Jazz. Dorchester Corn Exchange. High E Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF.01305 819039. www.dorchesterarts.org.uk. £14.
CAROL BRAITHWAITES' GIG LIST. (more - website:carolbraithwaite.com) Many thanks
Wednesday 12th December
Theydon & Abridge JC, Village Hall, Ongar Road RM4 1UD
Guesting with the Hugh Rainey Jazz Band. 8 - 10.30pm
Friday 14th December
Billericay Const. Club, 1AHigh St, Billericay. CM12 9BE
Jolly jazz. Lunchtime menu available + club prices for drinks.
Special guest: Paul Higgs.
Fun starts at 12:30 - 2:30pm. £7 door.
Saturday 15th December
North Weald Village Hall. CM16 6BU
Guesting With Jackie Free and the Allstars.
Music starts at 12:30 - 3:00pm. Entry payable at door.
Thursday 20th December
Hadleigh Cricket Club, Rectory Road, Hadleigh SS7 2NQ
Come and join us for a relaxing night of music..
The American Songbook along with jazz instrumentals.
Tony Gooderham - piano, Roger Curphey – bass,
Jason Cambell - drums. Special guest: Mick Foster.
Time 8 - 10.30pm. £10 entry.
For the Diary - More info later:
11/01/19 - Billericay Const. Club (afternoon)
17/01/19 - Hadleigh Cricket Club (evening) Guest: Paul Higgs
19/01/19 - North Weald Jazz Club (afternoon)
08/02/19 - Billericay Const Club. Guest : Mick Foster
16/02/19 - North Weald Jazz Club (afternoon)
21/02/19 - Hadleigh Cricket Club. Guest: Mick Foster
08/03/19 - Billericay Const. Club (afternoon)
16/03/19 - North Weald Jazz Club (afternoon)
21/03/19 - Hadleigh Cricket Club. Guest : Goff Dubber - clarinet
FIVE STAR SWING - Swing ‘n’ sing-along into Christmas - with the unique Five Star Swing Big Band show – As featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and BBC “Children in Need”. Enjoy all your favourite Christmas songs with the dynamic Big Band treatment from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole - jazzing up those Jingle Bells! "Superb - they swing like crazy!” says Sheila Tracy, BBC. As seen at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Ball & Blackpool Tower Ballroom. “Swing and Song of the highest order” – Telegraph. Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother), plus Tony Bennett’s trombonist!
9 December - The Big Band at Christmas Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe 3.00pm Start
www.spapavilion.uk 01394 284962
11 Decemer - The Big Band at Christmas Queens Theatre, Hornchurch 7.30pm www.queens-theatre.co.uk 01708 443333
13 December - The Big Band at Christmas Stratford Playhouse, Stratford 7.30pm Start www.stratfordplay.co.uk 01789 333990
16 December - The Big Band at Christmas Auden Theatre, Holt 7.30pm Start
www.audentheatr.co.uk 01263 713444
17 December - The Big Band at Christmas Brindley Theatre, Runcorn 7.30pm Start
www.thebrindley.org.uk 0151 907 8360
19 December - The Big Band at Christmas Place Theatre, Southend 7.30pm Start
www.southendtheatres.org.uk 01702 351135
20 December - Five Star Swing at Christmas Clair Hall, Haywards Heath 7.30pm Start
www.clairhall.org 01444 455440
21 December - The Big Band at Christmas Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford 7.30pm start www.stamfordartscentre.com 01780 763203
Joanna Eden
20 Dec A Swinging Christmas Royal Albert Hall Elgar Room 9:30pm
10 Jan Sondheim & Me 606 CLub Chelsea 8pm
HEADS SOUTH Gig Listing Info www.headssouth.com. Listen https://play.spotify.com/artist/5q7ONQYJYdcGTsrb2p9ctM View https://youtu.be/omhD3zFtEp8
CAXTON SWING Gigs. For more detailed info www.caxton-swing.co.uk
RON SPACK’S JAZZTET at THE OAKWOOD. 564 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, SS9 5HX. Tel: 01702 512819. Every Monday. Free 8.30 till 11.00pm. Meals served during the evening. Ron Spack's Jazztet, Ron leading on bass
RON SPACK’S LUNCHTIME JAZZ at THE WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Westcliff on Sea, Essex. SSO 7QW. 01702 345247. Sunday 1pm. Ron on Bass, plus guest.
THE BOTTLENECK BLUES CLUB meet on the last Tuesday of the month in Rochester. Normally tickets £12. Doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.30pm. Good food, reasonably priced available to eat at your table if required. Further information, upcoming shows, map etc, available at www.bottleneckblues.com
THE DON STEELE JAZZBAND play at The Woodman, Goathurst Common, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks TN14 6BU every other Wednesday from 8pm. Good food, wine and draft beer to go with the trad jazz. Band Members - Don Steele Trumpet, Richard Brennan Reeds, Johnny McCallum Banjo/Guitar, Mick Scriven Bass, Bill Magee Drums, Jan Bryce Trombone and Eileen Ford Singer Playing on alternate Wednesdays.
JAZZ AT BARNEY’S CAFE/BAR 46-56 Portland Rd, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QN (01903 527075). http://www.barneysworthing.co.uk A few minutes drive from Worthing train station, in the centre of town.
Every Saturday 8.30pm - 11pm, join local tenor saxophonist Mike Pappenheim with guest artists for two sets of standards-led jazz with some easy-listening pop thrown in. Free Entry! 01903 527075.
The Indian and Thai fusion restaurant - The Royal Tiger in Chelmsford - Southend Rd, Rettendon Common CM3 8EE - put on live modern jazz on the last Sunday evening of the month. They have had renowned musicians likes of Alan Barnes, Derek Nash, Lily Dior, Marc Cecil and many more. Bookings 01245 403030
Live Saxophone led Jazz Trio featured every Sunday along with Sunday Roast from 4 - 6pm Free Entry. Bedford Tavern 160 Seven Sisters Road London N7 7 PT
For Live Music in Cambridge - Hot Numbers Coffee with Nick Hill plus guests every Thursday evening within the gallery space from 7pm - 10:30pm. Units 5/6 Dales Brewery, Gwydir Street, Cambridge CB1 2LJ. Some fantastic recent guests include Gillad Atzmon, Frank Harrison, John Turville, Josh Kemp. www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk
JAZZ NIGHTS AT HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE, High St, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8AR. To book 01440 714140 or go to www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk
THE SPARROWS OF PARIS - Vintage French Chansons and Gypsy Jazz. Quartet headed by singer Carolyn Saint-Pé with accordion, guitar & double bass www.thesparrowsofparis.com
SPICE OF LIFE - 6 Moor Street, Soho, London W1D 5NA Nominated for Jazz Venue of the Year Award - Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2010 & 2015. in...@spicejazz.co.uk ; tel/text: 07870 915682 www.spicejazz.co.uk Pre-bookings: www.wegottickets.com http://www.facebook.com/spicejazz
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The Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle, events in Ramsgate Small Boat Owners Club, Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate, Kent. CT11 9AY.
Saturday 23rd March at 12 Noon
Doc Houlin & The Revival All Stars. All Tickets 15 pounds (includes buffet)
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From Steve Wright, Colchester Arts Centre Jazz Club www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com
Essex jazz musicians and clubs using Twitter can now promote their events via a new site: @EssexJazzLive. Apart from the usual word count, images are also welcome - as are Likes/Retweets.
Steve has also created a Facebook page for Essex jazz musicians, clubs and promoters to publicise their events. https://www.facebook.com/groups/559438814439358/
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!!
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The Cambridge Jazz Jam will resume on Monday 7 January. We welcome instrumentalists, singers and audience. Our policy is inclusive, so whether you're an accomplished player or someone still trying to get it together, you'll be equally welcome. We'll give you strong support from our experienced rhythm section. Venue: Duke of Cambridge pub, 176 East Road, Cambridge CB1 1BG. Free entry. Further info from Mike Quigley, 07979 59 22 41
Freddie Freeloader’s second Jazz Jam will take place at the Black Bull pub in Chelmsford CM12PN from 4-7 on Sunday November 18th. Members of DWJQ will be the house band, they will have music with them for a score of jazz standards, just bring your instruments or sticks and you can sign up to sing or play on any of those. If you want to play something else or in a different key, please bring music (including parts for concert, Bb and Eb instruments) and we will give it a go. Just turn up to sing play or listen, or you can pre book a slot to lead up to 3 numbers by contacting mickf...@btconnect.com. This approach worked really well at the first one last month, this one should be even better.
little bread BIG JAM at The Royal Inn on The Park (111 Lauriston Road, E9 7HJ) returns to Wednesdays. Join Annie, Peter and the band in the Garden Bar at the back of this beautiful park-side pub. All instrumental and vocal jazz jammers and jazz-loving listeners, clappers and whoopers and their friends, families and lovers welcome. £4 for jammers. Contributions from grateful listeners welcome. Contact Annie on 07885480329 for more details.
EALING JAZZ JAM - Every Monday from 9 till 11 this long running jam is held at The Plough Inn, Northfields Ave, Ealing. One minute walk from Northfields Tube. Hosted by Bobby Allan and Wendy Linsey on alternate weeks. After two or three numbers from The Mary Belson Trio the jam is opened. It's a very friendly and inclusive jam in a large and comfortable Gastropub. Always an appreciative audience and our aim is two numbers minimum from our guests. It is a busy night but a very enjoyable one with lots of regulars but we love to welcome new faces to our Monday jam with a Friday vibe.
New Weekly Jazz Jam at established North London venue Mascara Bar, 72 Stamford Hill N16 6XS every Tuesday (opposite Morrisons - five mins from Stoke Newington BR). Free entry. House band starts at 7:30 and the jam session opens for the second set running till 11:30. Singers more than welcome, great laid back informal friendly setting, come on down! Great house band led by drummer Filippo Giangrande with Edd Bateman on bass, Dan Waldman guitar, and Colin Campbell on saxes.
There is a new Jazz Jam at the Burleigh Arms, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, on Tuesdays 8 to 11. Musicians and singers welcome
Jazz Gig and Jam with The Michael Connolly Quartet - Every last Sunday of the month at 5.00-8.30 at The Spread Eagle, Queen's Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4HD. Free Entry. Guests welcome just bring your instrument. Also there is a Jazz Gig and Jam on the first Sunday of every month at The Kings Arms, 2 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London W1J 7QAT from 6.30pm - 10.00pm
A new Jazz Jam night at the Forester's Arms, Colchester. Held on the last Thursday of every month. Members of the band of the parachute regiment Big Band are hosting an evening of Jazz where they will play a short set of music until they open up the floor to anyone who wants to Jam, any ability. The house band consists of: Pianist, Drummer, Bass, Trombone and Trumpet.
There is a Jazz Jam session on alternate Tuesday lunch times at The Battle of Britain Club, Hillingdon Road, Hillingdon (Nr Uxbridge) UB10 0RY from 12 midday until 2.00pm. Good players welcome as is anyone who enjoys listening to good jazz. We have a bar and food is also available. It's all very informal and friendly.
Mascara Bar, 72 Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington N16 6XS. Every Tuesday: House trio + jam. 8.30. (F). info: 07905 151894
Mill Hill Jazz Club host a regular end of month, Wednesday, open stage for quality musicians. Val’s House band provides the professional rhythm section that binds it all together. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk valgo...@gmail.com 0208 207 045
Jazz at the Green Note “jam great atmosphere!” on the 1st Sunday of every month. Music 8:30pm – Band set followed by a jam. 106 Parkway, Camden NW1 7AN.
There is a jazz jam every Saturday with the Nora Bite trio at 9:30pm, original music in the first set followed by a jazz standards jam. Free entrance. Venue: Troyganic, 132 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch E2 8DP. Usual house band is a guitar trio led by Nora Bite. Until 2am.
There is a Jam session on the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. The house band regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). After short set from house band, stage open for jammers and singers. Running for 5 years now simon...@madasafish.com
Singers' Night at Nelson (48 Stanhope Street, London NW1. six min walk from Warren Street station). 2nd Tuesday of each month. Open mic for jazz vocalists. Now In 21st year (2018). Excellent accompanists. Food available. £8 singers, £7 guests, £5 full time students with student card. Doors, list 6.00pm, music 7.45 - 10.30pm. Chris Legee jazz...@waitrose.com.
Jazz jam sessions at the Fox and Firkin pub, 316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. House band play a set from 8.30, jam session from 9.30-11pm. Come and sing, play or listen. Free entry & a good pizza menu !
There is a LondonBluesJams Yahoo! Group – blues rock n roll soul jam every Wednesday 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm . The Crown Inn, Roneo Corner, 360 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch ,Essex RM12 4TW. info 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 – beginners to pros and bands. Vocalists especially welcome.
The Ipswich Jazz Collective meet on the 2nd Sunday in the month to hold a jam session at the Golden Hind Pub on Nacton Road Ipswich. Set up 7.30 for 8pm start. Bass amp & drums set up, PA on request. Guitarists to bring their own amps. No entrance fee and all levels of player catered for. Further details/contact at http://www.ipswichjazzcollective.blogspot.co.uk
The Norwich Jazz Jam is at the Fat Cat and Canary every Monday featuring Mark Jolley (violin), Lee Vasey (guitar), Ian Hireson (bass) & Matt Furness (drums)
Tendring Jazz Collective - Come and jam with our house band. Bring your instrument, voice, friends & family and enjoy a night of good music and good fun! Hosted by local musicians, including guitar, bass and drums. Facebook page “Tendring Jazz Collective” Last Wednedsday of each month from 8pm till 10:30pm. The New Bell Inn, Outpart Eastward, Harwich, Essex CO12 3EN.
Open Jazz Jam, “Who Pays The Piper” at The White Horse' Pub, Mill Rd, Husborne Crawley, Beds MK43 0XE, 1 mile from M1 Jn 13, A507 between Ridgmont and Woburn. Fortnightly session on Tuesdays from 8–11.00pm. FREE ENTRY – though we ask for donations toward back line, occasional raffle. Pub food, Chris 07804140606 chris.b...@bigfoot.com
There is a new jazz jam in Suffolk, in the picturesque market town of Woodbridge - it happens on Thursday evenings once a month, there is a facebook group people can join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1503416799918503/?fref=ts at the Kings Head, 17 Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LP http://www.kingsheadwoodbridge.co.uk For more info e-mail ben.wat...@gmail.com
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John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group
If playing as part of a group appeals to you, why not join John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group? I run a Jazz Workshop and Saxophone Workshop on alternative Thursday evenings, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St Michael and All Angels Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. £7 Entry. All ability levels and instruments are welcome, no need to book, just come along and join in! We are a relaxed, friendly, welcoming group and are always looking for more members to join our Jazz family!
Jazz Workshop
The aim of this workshop is to provide a creative and relaxed atmosphere for musicians of all levels, to learn theory aspects of music, and gain practical knowledge of performing. The music used will range from Hard Bop, Modern to Contemporary Jazz, and will be arranged to a high level.
Saxophone Workshop
The workshop aims to develop saxophone technique and performance in a friendly creative environment. Each class explores saxophone and musicianship skills that will enhance the individual and group performer. This includes music theory, methods of practice, sight reading, improvisation, aural work, and specific concepts to increase your knowledge on the saxophone. This is worked concurrently with a repertoire of saxophone music from different genres of music with a focus on Classical and Jazz.
Weekly Saturday Jazz Workshops in Orpington (SE London) for anyone, any age, on any instrument, interested in developing their improvising skills and musicianship. It is a practical, performance based approach to learning in a nurturing group. Through the playing and study of standard jazz repertoire we cover some of the requirements for improvising including ear training, rhythmic skills, developing your harmonic understanding, learning transcriptions of some classic recordings and building a jazz vocabulary. Limited numbers. www.saturdayjazzworkshop.com
British and International Vocal (Jazz) Academy (BIVJA) workshop course is a high quality enterprise implementing the skills and experience of a full rhythm section. For those who wish to acquire a greater understanding of the working of that rhythm section plus harmony, aural, jazz music theory and jazz style through practical sessions integrating performance, audience communication, history, safe vocal technique, extending range and improvisation and all ‘tools of the trade’. In Ealing, BIVJA promotes a warm but challenging environment and as the course develops ALL students will have acquired some practical knowledge of piano, bass, kit and percussion playing and band leading skills in addition to vocal and technical skills. The support group created will assist students in self-promotion and performance opportunities. Verona Chard – 020 8992 1571 – leave message, and contact details. 07985 440902 www.veronachard.com/bivja v...@veronachard.com
The Julian Joseph Jazz Academy runs 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 11-24, 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.
The Hertfordshire Music Service and North Herts Youth Jazz run the North Herts Youth Jazz Big Band rehearse Tues evenings, term time, at The North Herts Music School, Highbury House, Highbury Road, Hitchin SG4 9RU 01462 434052. Up to age 19. Improvisers welcome but guidance and instruction will be given to all who wish it. They will perform at least once in public each term to promote the playing of jazz amoung youth. There is a termly fee.
Essex Music Services, part of Essex County Council provide ” Quality instrumental tuition and workshops .. covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles”. One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) for young musicians with a love for jazz with a min of grade 5 – audition entry. Meet monthly for rehearsals and also go on tour. Musical Director since '91 Martin Hathaway, is one of the country’s leading jazz musicians. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz. Tickets for their’ Jazz concerts 01206 798788 or email beverley...@essex.gov.uk
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tune to www.1940sukradio.co.uk
Adam Dyer presents a radio show on Phoenix FM, every Monday night 6pm – 8pm, playing jazz from the swing era to the present on 98FM in the Brentwood/Billericay area, available on app-stores and online: http://www.phoenixfm.com/2014/01/21/all-that-jazz/, helping to build a following for jazz among younger people. Adam teachs jazz piano/composition in Billericay (MA Guildhall School of Music and Drama). http://www.reverbnation.com/adamdyerjazz
Our friends at MEDWAY JAZZ publish a great newsletter covering a lot of what is going on in Kent. You can download their latest newsletter by clicking here: http://jazzupdate.co.uk/downloads/kentjazzspring14.pdf
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 at http://radiotime.com/station/s_6837/Blast_1386.aspx.
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!
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Courtesy of our friends at J A Z Z N I G H T S
Cambridge: The jazz club at Hidden Rooms on Thursdays www.cambridgejazz.org. Phone: 07827 012875. Email: in...@cambridgejazz.org.
Cambridge: Every Sunday night the ANDY BOWIE QUARTET are at the Tram Depot, Dover Street. See http://www.tramdepotcambridge.co.uk and https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie.
Cambridge: Hot Numbers Coffee Bar at Units 5-6, Dales Brewery, Gwydir St, CB1 2LJ features jazz from time to time. See www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk for details.
Rawreth: The Belvedere Jazz & Music Club at The Chichester Hotel, Old Wickford Road, Nr Wickford, SS11 8UE 8pm to 10.30pm. Meals from 6.30pm. Tel: 07850 607075.
Mill Hill: Jazz club gigs on Wednesdays.
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Young Swing Violin Virtuoso Ben Holder @ St John’s Arts Centre,St John's Walk, Market Street, Old Harlow CM17 0AJ on Saturday 26th January @ 3pm. Admission: £12
Details: 01406 365 731 www.traditional-jazz.com E-mail: tjp...@traditional-jazz.com
Ex Harlow drummin’ Man, John Petters collaborated on a new CD project with virtuoso, young swing violinist, Ben Holder – resulting in the album, “Swing That Music”, released just before Christmas. Ben and John now recreate some of that exceptional music.
Ben Holder was recently featured in an interview about his career on BBC Jazz Club, where presenter, Walter Love played several of the tracks from the CD. As a recent review said of Ben, “... get your feet tapping and your jaw dropping at the speed of his fingers. Top quality musicianship and utter entertainment”.
This young genius is probably the most gifted swing violinist to emerge since Stephane Grappelli. Taught classically from six, he studied at the Birmingham Conservatoire during which he discovered Jazz - swing masters such as Benny Goodman and the great jazz violinists, Stephane Grappelli, Joe Venuti and Stuff Smith.
Ben's innate sense of swing stems from those early listening sessions - and his various awards bear testimony to his abilities. Expect a programme which includes American Songbook items as September Song, Swing That Music, Crazy Rhythm, Tiger Rag and more.
Ben will take the stage alongside popular, star pianist Tim Huskisson.
Harlow bass ace, Keith Donald will complete the line-up for what promises to be an afternoon of musical fireworks of dazzling quality.
The next Freddie Freeloader’s Jazz Jam is on Sunday 20th January from 6-9 p.m. at the Black Bull in Rainsford Road Chelmsford CM1 2PN. Future dates (all at the earlier time of 4-7 p.m.) are: March 17; May 12; July 21st; September 22nd; November 17th. Free entrance, all experience levels, Playlist and music available in advance from mickf...@btconnect.com. DWJQ are house band, PA drum kit bass amp and one guitar amp provided.
DWJQ are playing at the Three Elms Chelmsford CM1 4TZ on Wednesday 23rd January from 8p.m. Free entrance.
The James Pearson Trio will play a fundraising concert ‘100 Years of Jazz Piano’ for the National Jazz Archive on Saturday 9 February, in Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 1RB. The concert starts at 2.30pm and tickets cost £15.
Pianist James Pearson, with Sam Burgess on bass and Chris Higginbottom on drums, present a history of jazz piano, featuring Oscar Peterson, Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, Erroll Garner, Bill Evans and many, many more. James Pearson is a world-class pianist, composer and raconteur extraordinaire. He is the artistic director at Ronnie Scott’s Club where his trio are the house band. His fine piano playing and arrangements can be heard on over 50 albums. With collaborations ranging from Paul McCartney to Wynton Marsalis, James is one of the country’s most sought-after pianists.
Bass player Sam Burgess is a stalwart of the UK jazz scene. As well as playing on numerous film soundtracks, his driving bass lines can be heard accompanying bands of all styles.
Chris Higginbottom is one of the UK’s top drummers, and is a member of the Kyle Eastwood band and the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars. A Royal Academy of Music graduate, Chris lived in New York for eight years where he played with many of the biggest names in jazz. He has performed all over the world and has released two albums as a leader. James said: “It seems very appropriate to bring my trio to present a concert telling the story of jazz piano to help raise funds for the Archive, which itself covers the history of jazz. We’re looking forward to it!”
The concert will include a tribute to the late Brian Browning, in thanks and recognition for the generous legacy he left to the National Jazz Archive in his will. There will be a display of some of the photos he took at the East Side Jazz Club, Leytonstone over the years.
Tickets /info https://www.nationaljazzarchive.org.uk/news-events,
email eve...@nationaljazzarchive.org.uk or phone 020 8502 4701
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The next Jazz Evening at the RSLC is on Tuesday 15th January 2019 featuring Graham Pike on Trumpet and Harmonica with for the first time brothers Gabriel and Alex Keen Keyboard and Bass John Withers on Drums plus as always the fabulous Paul Wood on vocals.Fran’s fantastic raffle. Hope you can make it.
We welcome back The Jackie Free Allstars lead by veteran band leader Jackie Free , on Saturday 12th January 2019, 6.30 for 7.30pm at Wickham Bishops Village Hall, just off A12 South of Witham, Essex, CM8 3NN featuring;
Jackie Free leading on trombone and vocals
Simon Nelson on trumpet and vocals
Tim Huskisson on piano Martin Guy on drums
Murrey Salmon on bass Trevor Whiting on reeds
For Tickets, ring Gordon on 01621 891717. Bring your own drinks and nibbles and enjoy another great night of jazz.
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JAZZ RADIO
'Jazztonic' is a weekly jazz music and radio programme available worldwide but only via www.radionenevalley.co.uk and clicking on 'listen'. From ragtime, through swing and fusion to contemporary it goes out every Wednesday at 7pm and is repeated at 7am the following morning (Thursday). There is no catch-up service . . . so listen live.
Wednesday 16th January will feature music from and a telephone conversation with Rob Luft, contemporary guitarist who has a number of new projects upcoming!
Wednesday 23rd January will feature a visit from Miles Hancock director of the Northampton based Colossus Big Band.
Sound of Spitfire Radio on the internet www.soundofspitfire.co.uk Tune in at 9pm Monday UK time: http://listen.soundofspitfire.co.uk/ There will be two broadcasts of each show, but you'll need to catch it live as it will not be available for download. This is a brand new internet station, based in Spalding Lincolnshire.http://listen.soundofspitfire.co.uk/
Facebook: SoundOfSpitfire Twitter: @SoundOfSpitfire
Skype: SoundOfSpitfire Studio Or e-mail to...@soundofspitfire.co.uk
Observation from a reader "Re Radio - have you noted streaming KCSM.org from Bay Area San Fran? They play great stuff, even at their 7am (our 3pm)."
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BELVEDERE JAZZ & MUSIC CLUB, every Wednesday evening is at The Chichester Hotel, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford SS11 8UE (Off A129, 800 yards Wickford side of The Carpenters Arms roundabout). Meals available from 6:15pm whilst you sit at a candlelit table, either before or whilst enjoying the top quality jazz which commences at 8:00pm until 10.30pm. Top International, Regional Bands and Artists, including Big Bands, Swing and Mainstream, all tuneful easy listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly welcoming atmosphere ~ Admission is from £12.50 on the door ~ Large free car park ~ Newcomers most welcome. www.belvederejazz.co.uk ; Telephone: 07850 607075 or Email:mailto:belved...@gmail.com – Reservations recommended
16th January – Matthew Ford + John Horler Quartet
Matthew Ford - vocals Ian Laws - guitar
John Horler - piano Neil Bullock – drums
Joe Pettitt - double bass
Star vocalist on the 2018 Nationwide tour of 'Celebrate Sinatra' Matthew has made multiple appearances on the BBC Proms and Friday Night Is Music Night. Recent appearances include the John Wilson Orchestra, Halle, Ulster Orchestra and BBC Concert Orchestras.
John Horler has for over twenty years performed with Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine. Guitarist Ian Laws has performed with the BBC Big Band, BBC Concert Orchestra, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Jamie Cullum, Barry Manilow and Ray Charles. Double bassist Joe Pettitt is leader of the Len Phillips Big Band and has played in the BBC Big Band. Drummer Neil Bullock has performed for the Jeff Hooper, BBC and the Fat Chops Big Bands.
23rd January – The Harlem Meer Cats
Ned Bennett – alto sax & clarinet Ben Cummings – trumpet
Jeff Williams - trombone Colin Good – piano
Chris Nickolls – drums Jerome Davies - double bass
Formed in 2015, the Meer Cats is made up of 6 of the finest early jazz specialists in London, playing the music of Duke Ellington’s bands of the late 1920s and early 1930s, recreating the Cotton Club in New York with growling trumpet and trombone, haunting clarinet, swooping sax and African drum rhythms, with plenty of Swing!
30th January – Salud! ‘Tom’ Jobim
Georgia Mancio – vocals Mark Crooks - tenor sax/clarinet
Robin Aspland - piano Colin Oxley - guitar
Dave Ohm – drums Simon Thorpe - double bass
Award-winning jazz vocalist/lyricist, Georgia Mancio (Alan Broadbent, Ian Shaw, ReVoice! Festival) and virtuoso reeds player, Mark Crooks (The Lincoln Center NYC, BBC Proms/John Wilson Orchestra) co-lead this tribute to the remarkable Brazilian composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist and Bossa Nova co-creator Antonio Carlos ‘Tom’ Jobim. Jobim’s beautiful, bitter-sweet melodies evoke the sunshine and easy rhythm of Brazil combined with a jazz musician’s sense of harmony, the eloquence of George Gershwin and Irving Berlin and the sweep of Debussy, Chopin and Ravel. Salud! Tom Jobim recreates the hits (Desafinado, Chega de Saudade, Corcovado and most famously The Girl from Ipanema) as well as lesser known gems with collaborators Elis Regina, Stan Getz, João and Astrud Gilberto. Georgia and Mark lead an all-star band to pay an authentic and soulful appreciation of the timeless music of one of the world’s greatest composers.
JAZZ@ST ANT’S A great weekly jazz night – now in its 14th year! St Anthony’s Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7 9PN. Every Weds 8.30 pm. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all proceeds go to the band. For latest listings visit www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants. Please download current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants
JAZZ at O Bs’ Welcomes all Jazz Fans to Old Brentwoods’ Club, Ashwells Road, Brentwood, Essex. CM15 9SE Dave Grant continues to support Live Music on the last Tuesday each month bringing a kaleidoscope of jazz styles by talented professional guest musicians plus the resident trio of Hilary Cameron - keys, Ted Simkins - bass and Dave Grant - drums, in pleasant surroundings, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a licensed bar with snacks on request. Doors 7pm, music from 8 till 10.45pm Entrance on door £10.00. For info. contact Dave Grant 01708 or Richard 07935 441616 or gr...@aol.com. Website: www.jazzatobs.co.uk
Tuesday, 29th January , 2018
THE ALLURE OF MISS DAY featuring CATHERINE LIMA, vocals, and PAUL HIGGS, trumpet, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Catherine Lima returns to the Club bringing her charismatic presence, crystal clear and incredible sexy voice along with impeccable timing and perfect pitch. Always guaranteeing an entertaining evening with her versatile talent and now also as a songwriter, her performance will include a couple of new songs she has written this year and will feature some songs from her new show, ‘The Allure of Miss Lee’ which explores Peggy Lee’s recordings and songwriting career. Catherine commented ‘ I’m delighted to be coming back to OB’s - it’s always a pleasure working with such a talented resident trio and performing to such a welcoming and appreciative audience’.
Paul Higgs, needs no introduction being a regular visitor to the Club in a variety of guises that this multi-instrumentalist performs across the country. He tours with the fantastic Chris Ingham Quartet with the brilliant musical biographies of, ‘Hoagy’ and ‘Dudley’ portraying the lives and music of the legends Carmichael and Moore both of which are receiving critical acclaim wherever they appear. His own shows, should definitely not be missed, include, ‘A Brief History of Jazz’, ‘Shades of Miles’, ‘Quintessential’, ‘Mancini Magic’ and ‘Pavane’. Collaborating with Catherine in recent years, he produced her first CD ‘Stories & Lies, and will be accompanying and embellishing her voice tonight with the trumpet skills of an outstanding master musician.
Tuesday, 26th February, 2019
THE GREAT GUITARS REVISITED, featuring the three guitars of DOMINIC ASHWORTH, ANDY WATSON and SIMON HURLEY with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
INTRO - Not one, not two but three amazingly talented guitarists, will tonight bring you a musical story on jazz from the 70’s and 80’s when three American guitarists joined forces and became known as The Great Guitars. They were, Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis and Charlie Byrd who left a lasting legacy of guitar styles that even remains innovative today. They covered a wide range of styles and genres as you will hear when our guests revisit their music and I am sure it will make you want to listen to The Great Guitars again and again.
Dominic Ashworth, an exceptionally talented Canadian guitarist, and regular guest to the Club, for which we are extremely lucky as his services are in great demand country wide touring with groups such as, Picante Latin Band, Rag & Bone Club, The Dream Band and accompanies many other jazz musicians. No matter the tempo, genre, style, Dominic ticks all the boxes ensuring his audience are always wanting more from this truly amazing musician.
Andy Watson graduated at City of Leeds College of Music, where so many of our jazz musicians studied. Andy has been a professional musician for the whole of his working life as a player and educator. Performing as a solo artist he has travelled extensively, appearing at many venues and festivals. His teaching work is in schools and colleges as both guitar teacher and lecturer and directs many workshops around the UK.
Simon Hurley picked up the guitar 25 years ago and, and having been self-taught, embarked upon a formal musical education in 2006. In 2010 he graduated with a 1st Class Honours Degree at Colchester and began to study jazz under the tutelage of guitarist Andy Watson. He is inspired by Joe Pass and Martin Taylor, who has described his playing as ‘Just beautiful’. Simon divides his time between teaching, recording, accompanying and performing in and around S. E. England.
Tuesday, 26th March, 2019
An EVENING with ELLA and LOUIS featuring HILARY CAMERON, keys/vocals, and PAUL HIGGS, trumpet, with resident duo of Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Hilary Cameron trained originally as a classical pianist but later decided to spend two years in New York studying jazz at the Manhattan School of Music. Whilst there the opportunity arose for her to gain invaluable experience performing in Clubs and venues with a host of experienced musicians playing the New York circuit. Hilary is also an excellent jazz flautist and vocalist that not many people are aware of. On returning to London she was soon performing at Ronnie Scotts, Pizza on the Park and the Purcell Room on London’s South Bank along with festivals in London, Brecon and Birmingham before joining OB’s resident trio.
Paul Higgs, needs no introduction being a regular visitor, almost a season ticket holder, in a variety of guises that this multi-instrumentalist performs across the country. Apart from touring with the fantastic Chris Ingham Quartet he has a very busy schedule with his own one man shows of ‘A Brief History of Jazz’, ‘Shades of Miles’, ‘Quintessential’ and ‘Pavane’ the latter being on his CD, a collection of original compositions that takes you on a mystic musical journey. Tonight, Paul accompanies Hilary, in portraying the wonderful music of the duets between Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong who sang such brilliant tunes as, ‘Summertime’, ‘Nearness of You’. ‘Cheek to Cheek’. ‘Tenderly’ and ‘Moonlight in Vermont’.
Sit back and enjoy the artistry.
RAFAJAZZ are now to be found at Liberal Club, 10 Balfour Road, Ilford IG1 4JF Every Thursday at 8pm. Door £5 The new team run a weekly jazz night in the traditions of the old club.
Hosts : 1st Thursday : Ienne Hunter (Guitarist)
2nd Thursday : Graham Pike (Harmonica/ Trumpet / Vocals)
3rd Thursday : Annie Dehaney-Steven (Singer)
4th Thursday : Louise Miller (Singer) Open Mic night
The first three Thursdays usually have a guest artist, invited by the host along with a particularly excellent House Band. The 4th Thursday is very much a singalong and open mic night. Sometimes there’s a 5th Thursday, check the diary for who’s on.
Past guests include : KIX Jazz Orchestra (Big Band), Bobby Allen (vcls), Catherine Lima (vcls), Paul Wood (vcls), Sharon Scott (vcls), Iris Edris (vcls), John Eacott (Trumpet), Robert Bell (vcls), Sue Holiday (vcls). Liz Byrne (vocals)
ANNIE'S JAZZ @ THORPE BAY GOLF CLUB. Annie's Jazz is at Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Thorpe Hall Avenue. Thorpe Bay. Southend-on-Sea. SS1-3AT on Tuesdays. Food served from 7pm until 8pm and the music will start at 8.00pm. Please phone Annie for reservations 07504-232783 or e-mail boneswi...@gmail.com
ONE TUESDAY EACH MONTH WILL BE AN EVENING FOR DANCE.
TUES 15TH OF JANUARY. ****DANCE NIGHT****
THE FAT PENGUINS. OUR FIRST DANCE NIGHT OF THE YEAR WITH BLUES & PARTY BAND.
With Chris Pearson on guitar. Mags on vocals, Tom McCree on harp, Bernie Brewster on bass & Martin Brown on drums. Known as a blues & party band they will play a smooth mix of up temp blues with a slight mod influence including tunes like Shakin' all over, Louie Louie, Flip Flop Fly, Barefootin & Hoochie Coochie Coo.
TUES 22ND OF JANUARY - THE DAN BANKS QUINTET.
Paul Higgs (trumpet), Roberto Manzin (saxophone), José Canha (upright bass), Joshua Law (drums), and Dan Banks (piano/bandleader).
The Dan Banks Quintet play a mixture of Blue Note inspired originals and select material from the American Songbook & tonight launch music from Dan's new album. Expect an evening of dynamic jazz, revisiting the Golden Age of bebop and hardbop; remindful of Horace Silver, Red Garland, Wynton Kelly, and Hank Mobley.
TUES 29TH OF JAN - 'THIS CAN'T BE LOVE'. Celebrating the music of Rodgers & Hart.
With Paul Higgs on trumpet, Elliott Weights on piano, Alex Keen on bass, Neil Bullock on drums & Annie on vocals.
A classic evening of the great standards written by this prolific songwriting duo. Tonight we endeavor to convey the quality and frequent humor which they brought to all of their compositions.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BRENTWOOD – 8.00pm. The Bardswell, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Tel: 01245 420475 Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. email: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Admission £15.00 members £12.00 unless otherwise stated. Join the Facebook groups
Tuesday 15th January - 8.00pm
Derek Nash Quartet
Tuesday 22nd January - 8.00pm
Simon Spillett with the Ted Beament Trio
Tuesday 5th February – 8.00pm
Matt Skelton Celebrates ‘Shelley Manne’
Featuring Mark Crooks – sax Jim Davidson – trumpet Leon Greening –piano
Conor Chaplin – bass Matt Skelton – drums
Admission £16.00 members £13.00 unless otherwise stated
Tuesday 12th February – 8.00pm
Christian Brewer with Nico Merc i- piano Marco Marizola – bass & Lee Barbien - drums
SPIKES PLACE at THE JAZZ CENTRE UK Beecroft Arts Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2 6EX Tel no: 01702 215169 (Thurs & Sat only) Or: 01245 420475 Email:susa...@btinternet.com
Saturday 26th January 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Anita Wardell with the Robin Aspland trio
Admission £10.00
Saturday 23rd February 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Osian Roberts – sax Graham Harvey – piano Simon Wolf – bass and
Sebastiaan deKrom - drums
Admission £10.00
THE THEYDON AND ABRIDGE JAZZ CLUB @ ABRIDGE VILLAGE HALL, 39 Ongar Road, Abridge, Essex RM4 1UD from 8pm to 10.30. Traditional/Dixieland/New Orleans Jazz featuring excellent live bands for listening and dancing. Drinks & snacks / tea & coffee / dance floor / plentiful seating / free car park. All are welcome. The Club nights will be the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month Admission - Guests £12, Members £10. Children admitted under supervision, free for 12 and unders. Bar/ Tea & Coffee / Free Car Park /Good Seating/disabled welcome/ Memberships available @ £5. Visit www.theydonjazzclub.org.uk or contact Dave & Sheila Dyer – tel: 01945 588325; email: daved...@gmail.com
Enrico Tomasso's Hot Four are appearing at ib Wednesday 23rd January at 8pm. Featuring Keith Nicholls on Piano and Vocals with Malcolm McQuaid Bass and Martin Wheatley Gtr/Bjo.
13th – Christine and the Stackyard Stompers. Playing 1920s classic jazz, led by Christine Woodcock on trombone and vocals, the Stackyard Stompers pay tribute to the jazz greats King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton and Clarence Williams.
20th – Mike Barry’s New Uptown Gang. Mike on trumpet leads his new gang which includes Mike Holt blowing trombone, Goff Dubber blowing reeds and Roger Curphey on double bass. The Gang play old and not so old tunes including classic and traditional jazz numbers.
27th – The Jack Clifford Swingtette. A swinging end to another year of jazz with an evening of jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack blowing clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with rhythm section of regulars Tim Huskisson on piano, Alan Clarke drums and Roger Curphy bass.
GC's JAZZ CLUB at The Woolpack, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DN 01245 – 259295. First Sunday in Every Month 8:00pm - 10:30pm. Free Admission. Food Available. Est 2012 Celebrating Five years! www.graemeculham.com
Sunday 3rd February 2019 - MICK FOSTER Baritone Saxophone
Mick has played and recorded with a wide range of bands and musicians including 'The London Jazz Orchestra' , 'Back To Basie Orchestra' John Dankworth & Cleo Laine,Guy Barker and Ginger Baker and is respected as one of the UK's finest baritone players. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 3rd March 2019 - GRAHAM PIKE Trumpet, Flugel, Harmonica, Vocal.
After a past life as TV/Theatre Musical Director, Composer, Graham has returned to his youth playing the live circuit with his own quartet & MD of KIX Jazz Orchestra. A century has produced so much great jazz, I love dipping into it all. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 7th April 2019 - JOHN WITHERS Vibraphone
John is a multi talented musician playing drums as well as vibraphone. He has been in great demand on the London scene for many years and was a long time member of the Ken Turner big band. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Jose Canha String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 5th May 2019 - BRIDGET METCALFE Vocals
The BBC broadcaster, artist, composer and of course singer. As a singer she released her ‘In Your Eyes’ jazz album with 6 consecutive nights at London’s Ronnie Scott’s. “I’m always looking to include a few different but well known songs (e.g. by composers like Michel Legrand) which are great jazz numbers. Reprising these makes a change, inspires musicians and surprises audiences”. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 2nd June 2019 - NEALE RIDDING Flute/ Saxophone
Regarded as one of the best jazz flautists in the country and his tenor sax tone reminiscent of the great Tubby Hayes. Neale was a full time member of Graeme's quintet through the 1990's. Apart from his talents on flute and saxophone's he is also a fine pianist, He is in great demand on the jazz club circuit and as a tutor at his private studio in London.
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE JAZZ CLUB. Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF. Concerts usually every 1st SUNDAY of the month, plus the odd extra event. Tickets £12 to £20.
JAZZ EXPRESS: Book for any three concerts and get tickets for just £10 each. Students 2-for-1 admission!! Doors: 7pm. 1st Set: 7.30pm.
Arts Centre box office: 01206 500900. Online: www.colchesterartscentre.com www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea Facebook – The Jazz Mix @ The Maritime Room and check out our page on the Cliffs Pavilion website: www.southendtheatres.org.uk … go to Special Events tab to find The Jazz Mix page. On Wednesday night
THE CRICKETERS JAZZ CLUB, 228 London Road, Westcliff SS0 7JG – where we set our regular jazz club for the second Wednesday every month. We shall be at the Cricketers (Tel. 01702 345053 ) for our Christmas party time on Wednesday December 12th, and remember the music starts at 8.30pm but get there early for the best seats! If you want to eat before the music starts - ring Carlo at the adjacent restaurant and be sure to book a table as the restaurant gets busy on jazz night. We have invited the very busy Mick Foster along with his baritone saxophone. Mick is heavily involved with many bands but he has managed to join us on December 12th. Also joining us will be Dominic Ashworth (always a pleasure to hear) with his guitar. Digby Fairweather (trumpet) will join Mick on the front line, and will shall have Alan Clarke (drums) and Roger Curphey (bass) to complete the line-up. Look forward to seeing you for our last session of 2018!
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL - Every 3rd Saturday afternoon, starts 12.30 til 3pm Admission is £10 The Hall is just off the High Road behind the vets surgery. Postcode is CM16 6DB. Arrive early to get a good parking place. The band is led by the legendary trombonist Jackie Free and features many top names.
Pete Rudeforth, Julian Stringle, Richie Howard, Enrico Tomasso, Nick Dawson to name but a few who have joined Tim Huskisson piano, Murray Salmon bass and Martin Guy drums plus added guests Colin Bray vibes and Carol Braithwaite vocals.
The following dates are booked Dec 15th
The Jack Free Allstars. The legendary trombonist appears with regulars Pete Rudeforth, John Crocker, Tim Huskisson, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy, Colin Bray, Carol Braithwaite. Paul Higgs, Colin Good, Gary Wood, Julian Stringle, Trevor Whiting, JJ Vinten among recent guests. The Jack Free Allstars will continue the Gig at North Weald into the New Year. Admission will be £10. 12.30 - 3.00 pm
JAZZ AT THE IVY ROOM - Farnham Conservative Club, Ivy House, Ivy Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PQ. Last Wednesday of the month. The Farnham Conservative Club is a hidden gem of a venue in the centre of town with drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and free parking. Curry available from 7 pm. Show 7.45pm - 10.15 pm. All welcome.
Admission £12 (+ £0.50 booking fee online) Tickets: https://ivyroomjazz.yapsody.com Info: www.ivyroomjazz.co.uk in...@ivyroomjazz.co.uk
JAZZ at WICKHAM BISHOPS VILLAGE HALL Saturdays, 6.30 for 7.30pm Just off A12 South of Witham, Essex CM8 3NN. Admission £12.50, ring Gordon on 01621 891717. Bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles.
THE SOUTHEND JAZZ CLUB – every Monday (except bank holidays) at the EKCO Social & Sports Club, Thornford Gardens, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 6PU. 01702 351641 www.ekcoclub.co.uk From 7:30pm. Music 8:00pm – everyone welcome. Info: Adrian Green 01702 435263. Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southend-Jazz-Club/133240693427561 Twitter @southendjazz; email ja...@greenad.co.uk to join mailing list. Entrance £10
14 Jan – Southend Bob’s New Orleans Band
21 Jan – Les Handscombe’s Tailgate JB
28 Jan – Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces
4 Feb – Frog Island Jazz Band
11 Feb – Carol Braithwaite with the Jazz Club Quartet (Tim Huskisson, Eddie Johnson, Alan Clarke and Ollie Benson)
18 Feb – Jackie Free’s Chicagoans
25 Feb – Just Friends Jazz Band
4 Mar – Doc Houlind’s Revival All Stars
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB – The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.15/8:30 pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, Visitors welcome. www.kingslangleyjazz.co.uk Keep an eye on the website for any late amendments. Note the earlier start time with the intention of an earlier finish at 10.30.
January 15th Kingsclub 7. Our regular house band led by John Davis, featuring the usual front line of leader on alto/soprano sax with John Mole on tenor sax John Bridge on trombone and Mike Sherwood on vocals.
January 22nd Tiger Swing Recreating Django and hot club of Paris style with Felicity's accomplished violin. A very refreshing evening.
January 30th Hertswing Big Band with their usual exciting swing, bringing their classic Basie style big band sound. Aided by Vicky their star vocalist.
February 5th John Bignall Quartet. With John Bignall on saxes, Neil Drake piano,Roger Hudson bass and Ronnie Fen drums. A top quality quartet not to be missed!
February 12th Conchord Big Band A popular band in the Basie tradition presented by JJ on drums and led by Cliff Brown.
February 19th The Jim Phillips Band. Fronted by Jim on baritone sax, with many recently acquired combo charts from his extensive music library. All aided by Bryony on vocals.
February 26th Terry Trenwith's Octave. A fun night of wide ranging jazz standards and a few jokes! Terry can always be relied on to host an entertaining night!
SPIKES PLACE AT SAFFRON WALDEN Saffron Suite High Street Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1AZ E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub or join our Facebook group For advance bookings contact: Susan 01245 420475
Thursday 17th January – 8.30pm
Derek Nash Quartet
Admission £12.00
Thursday 21st February – 8.30pm
Osian Roberts – sax Graham Harvey – piano Simon Wolf – bass and
Sebastiaan deKrom - drums
Admission £12.00
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BECKENHAM – 8:30pm. Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SR (Off South Eden Park Road). Admission £15.00 members £12.00 unless otherwise stated. 020 8650 2406 / 01245 420475 E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Advance bookings: Susan 01245 420475 join the Facebook groups
Thursday 24th January – 8.30pm
Derek Nash Quartet
Thursday 7th February – 8.30pm
Matt Skelton Celebrates ‘Shelley Manne’
Featuring Mark Crooks – sax Jim Davidson – trumpet Leon Greening –piano
Conor Chaplin – bass Matt Skelton – drums
Admission £16.00 members £13.00 unless otherwise stated
Thursday 14th February - 8:30pm
Jo Harrop and Chris Dean Quintet
Thursday 28th February – 8.30pm
Sue Richardson Quartet
JOANNA'S PLACE Fairycroft House, 37 Audley Road, Saffron Walden CB11 3HD
Saturday 19th Jan - WINTER WARMER - Tina May Joanna Eden hosts the evening and supports the delightful doyen of British Jazz, Tina May, who has mesmerised worldwide audiences. Come and be mesmerised by her and the fabulous Chris Ingham Trio.
Dave Gelly, The Observer: Tina May has a fine, expressive voice, with immaculate pitch, clear diction and no annoying mannerisms .
JAZZNIGHTS @ THE BELL, CLARE The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NN. from 7.30 – 10.00pm £10 Admission. www.jazz-nights.com. Reserve seating on 01787 237653 or email reply – pay on the door. With Simon Brown (keys), Bernie Hodgkins (bs) & Roger Odell (drs) + LARRAINE ODELL (voc). Downstairs in the Tudor Room
Sun 10th Mar – JO HARROP
Sun 24th Mar – PETE NEIGHBOUR
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 00pm To book please call 01303 277175 Email Beryl the Booker at twinkl...@gmail.com Derick Woodland Beryl Wood. Gigs start 8pm - Adm £14
Jan 17th £14 Multi Talented ~~ Multi Award Winner THE LIANE CARROLL TRIO www.lianecarroll.co.uk This lady is a one off & reaches the emotions that other tonics can't with ROGER CAREY - bass RUSSELL FIELD - drums
11 January 2019, £20/£16* Tony Kofi and The Organisation: “Point Blank”
"A Killer band with real bite!" Jazzwise
Tony Kofi baritone sax Pete Whittaker organ Simon Fersby guitar Pete Cater drums
18 January 2019, £18/£14* Nigel Price Quartet
Nigel Price guitar Jim Watson piano Vasilis Xenopoulos tenor sax
Pete Levett drums
“Lovers of jazz across the UK - prepare to be taken by storm” The Jazzmann
25 January 2019, £18/£14* Alan Barnes Quartet
Alan Barnes saxes Robin Aspland piano Arnie Somogyi bass
Sebestiaan de Krom drums
Nothing more to be said, just magnificent!
1 February 2019, £16/£12* Basil Hodge Quartet
“Basil’s rhapsodic style gives the band a thick, full sound. He is a fleet and driving pianist”
Basil Hodge piano Ed Jones tenor sax Oli Hayhurst bass Winston Clifford drums
8 February 2019, £18/£14* Chris Bowden Quintet featuring Bryan Corbett: “Unlikely Being”
"Atmospheric tunes, extended arrangements, powerful performances and good old- fashioned grooves"
Chris Bowden alto sax Bryan Corbett trumpet/flugel Jim Watson piano Chris Dodd bass Neil Bullock drums
15 February 2019, £20/£16* Deelee Dubé and Renato D’Aliello
"A voice of deep grainy power, Dubé has a quick-witted musicality" - Daily Telegraph
Deelee Dubé vocals Renato D’Aliello tenor sax Bruno Montrose piano Adam King bass Alfonso Vitale drums
22 February 2019, £20/£16* Clark Tracey Quintet: “No Doubt”
After 35 years of leading his own bands, this is the latest one and features some of the brightest young stars of the future.
Clark Tracey drums Alex Ridout trumpet Sean Payne alto sax Elliott Sansom piano James Owston bass
JAZZ AT THE HUNTER CLUB, 6, St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3PH. 1st class jazz in Bury St Edmunds headhunter...@gmail.com www.headhunterslive.org 07799 650009 Doors 7.15, Music 8pm
Saturday 12 January 2019 £14 / £7 u25 - Pete Long
Irrepressible leader of the acclaimed Echoes of Ellington big band, Pete Long is also one the country's most exciting clarinettists, an entertaining raconteur and a reckless multi-instrumentalist. Expect high-octane salutes to Goodman, Shaw and other luminaries of the Swing Era.
PETE LONG reeds CHRIS INGHAM piano
OWEN MORGAN bass GEORGE DOUBLE drums
JAZZ AT THE BOATHOUSE - Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne EN10 6QU hosted by Broxbourne Rowing Club is re-commencing its Sunday programme Doors and Licensed Bar open 7:30pm. Music from 8pm. Admission £12.00 on the door Herts Jazz & Broxbourne Rowing Club members £10 Under 21s £5 www.broxbournerowing.org www.hertsjazz.co.uk
HADLEIGH JAZZ CLUB - Hadleigh Town Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DN.
SMHT JAZZ CLUB AT SAWBRIDGEWORTH MEMORIAL HALL The Forebury, Sawbridgeworth CM21 9AT 8.15 - 10.45
JazzUp! AT CLUB 85, 74 Whinbush Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1PZ an independent music venue.
Saturday 26th January 2019 RANDOLPH MATTHEWS
Nominated Jazz FM “Best live performance 2018”, Randolph Matthews is described by Jazz FM as “Flawless and world class.”
Randolph’s vocal performances span over two decades where he has collaborated with artists from the jazz, blues and contemporary music scenes such as Mulatu Atstake, Casey Benjamin (Robert Glasper Experience) and openings for Richard Bona (Pat Metheny) and grammy award winning jazz legend Herbie Hancock. He's also graced the Royal Courts of Buckingham Palace to perform for Queen Elizabeth II. Randolph is one of the truly unique and incredible talents in today’s effervescent UK jazz culture. Influenced by legends such as Bobby McFerrin and Kurt Elling, Randolph’s show is an international mix of original material, re-works, and audience interactions entwined with life stories which he tells with pure emotion and humour. His new album “Untamed” was released in 2018 on BandCamp Spotify and ITunes with an album tour in November.
Nominated Jazz Fm Best Live Jazz Performance 2018 - Jazz FM
”The rich enveloping musical world of Randolph Matthews“ - Jazzwise Magazine
“The people choice award 2017” - Ascona Jazz Festival
“Dazzling improvisational skills ,flawless and world class” - Chris Phillips Jazz FM
“This man’s not just original, he’s out there” - Blues and Soul magazine
Link: http://www.randolphmatthews.co.uk
Plus special guest DJ… MATT SMOOTH
(www.sohoradiolondon.com/presenters/matt-smooth)
Ticket details… Entry £12 , £10 with JazzUp loyalty card.
Tickets available from …
Riot Lounge, Hitchin Farleys, Hitchin Gatefold Record Lounge, Hitchin
Jolly Brown, Hitchin Bar 85, Hitchin David's Music Letchworth
Unikorn Stevenage and on line from from http://www.wegottickets.com
16+ with photo ID - younger patrons can be signed in at the door by a responsible adult.
Like all our gigs this show finishes well in time for the last trains North and South to Cambridge/Peterborough and London and we are just a 5 minute stroll from the station.
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GC's FENLAND JAZZ CLUB 7.30pm -10pm. Admission Free. Light food will be available. The Woodmans Cottage, 90 High Road, Gorefield, PE13 4NB Tel 01945 871094. Also on Facebook. Further to the success of GC's Jazz Club in Chelmsford, Essex. Graeme starts a second club The new jazz club will feature a regular house trio: Simon Brown keyboards, Jose Canha string bass, Graeme Culham on drums with monthly front line guests.
JAZZ AT THE GEORGIAN - Georgian House Hotel, 37-41 High Street, Haselmere, Surrey GU27 2JY. First Wednesday of the month. Centre of town venue with wheel-chair access and free parking. Food available from 6:45. Show 7:45pm to 10:15pm. All Welcome Admission £14.
Tickets: http://www.pte-events.co.uk/jazzatthegeorgian Website: http://www.jazzatthegeorgian.co.uk
Email: in...@jazzatthegeorgian.co.uk
ORPINGTON JAZZ CLUB 7 Station Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 0RZ. Hosted at the Orpington Liberal Club, with its CAMRA award winning bar, free parking across the road in Tescos multi story car park and only a 10min walk from Orpington train station and 2min walk from the high street, Orpington Jazz Club presents some of the finest jazz musicians in the country on the last Friday of each month. The bar has a friendly pub atmosphere and a well stocked selection of fine ales. The music takes place in the adjoining small hall, with cabaret style seating. Concerts 8:00-10:30pm with a half hour interval. Bar open 6:00-11:00pm and seats available in the hall from 7:30pm. No advance tickets, reservations or pre-bookings. Tickets on the door only. Entry £10.00, no concessions.
PORTSMOUTH JAZZ features the best live modern jazz in comfortable surroundings. Ample parking. Licensed bar. Good inexpensive meals and bar snacks can be purchased in the adjoining lounge and pub. Performances 8pm, doors open 7.15pm Tickets on door. The Executive Suite, Inn Lodge, Burrfields Road, Portsmouth PO3 5HH www.portmouthjazz.com email: portsmo...@btinternet.com Dave 023 9225 5806 or Claire 02392 298161
BIG BAND JAZZ IN BROMLEY – FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH – with the Mick Collins Legacy Jazz Orchestra, at Sundridge Park Working Men’s Club, 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5AF. 8.30pm start, £8 admission. This 16-piece big band is one of London’s finest, featuring top-class musicians from the South East, including young rising stars from Trinity Laban Conservatoire.
With over 300 charts in the band’s library, the repertoire covers a vast range of music – including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Gil Evans, Miles Davis, Maynard Ferguson, Oliver Nelson, Thad Jones, Bill Holman and Bob Florence, as well as gems of British jazz from the 1960s to the present day.
Mick Collins founded his band in the early 1970s and over the years many of the UK’s best jazz musicians have passed through its ranks. Now co-led by trombonists Paul Taylor and Bill Todd it continues Mick’s mission of performing this great music to the best possible standards.
This is a regular monthly gig. The orchestra performs at the same venue at the same time on the 1st Monday of each month.
CHICKENSHED THEATRE JAZZ BAR - 290 Chase Side, Southgate, N14 4PE. Booking: 020 8292 9222. Booking: book...@chickenshed.org.uk
JAZZ AT THE RHODES ARTS COMPLEX. Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM23 3JG 01279 710 200 www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
FORTNIGHTLY FREE Live Midweek Music in our Theatre Lounge on Wednesdays
7:30 pm Relax on a Wednesday evening at Rhodes while listening to the very best from the vibrant local music scene. Our Midweek Live Music events are now established as a ‘must see’ night for music fans of all ages so unwind, kick back and relax.
Our resident Jazz Quintet Que Pasa are now established on the second Wednesday of every month. Featuring internationally renowned players Pete Lemer - keys, Paul Robinson - drums, Steve Cook - Bass, with Adam Amor on Sax and brilliant trumpet player Paul Higgs. Between them they have worked with acts such as Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Ginger Baker, Mike Oldfield, The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The best of the genre from the best in the business.
THE JAZZ CENTRE UK opened in Feb 2016, brain child of Digby Fairweather to promote, preserve and celebrate the vibrant culture of jazz music in the UK and beyond. In The Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6EX and open for all to see our exhibitions between Tues and Sat between 10am to 5pm. At present we are fully staffed on Thursdays and Saturdays – so please call in to our Jazz Cafe, have a coffee and say hello to our friendly volunteers. Registered Charity No. 116742. The Heritage Lottery Fund has helped us to set up phase 1, but we have much greater future plans www.thejazzcentreuk.co.uk Come and see our Living Heritage Museum containing Humphrey Lyttleton’s desk, trumpet, letters and trophies (and many other artifacts). We cover all genres of jazz and we celebrate the music’s heritage, art and memorabilia. Jazz films are shown every Saturday at 2pm in our 100 seater cinema and we have live music in the Centre on Saturday afternoon. We actively support and promote contemporary performance and education - send your email address and we shall add you to our ‘friends’ who receive our newsletter. gwendoline...@gmail.com
Friday January 11th, 12 - 2pm: ‘Listen in’ at The Jazz Centre UK. Duke Ellington ‘At his Very Best’. Free admission.
Saturday, January 12th: 11:30am - 1:30pm:
The Glyn Morgan Trio + Special Guests at The Jazz Centre UK. Free Admission.
Friday, January 18th 12-2pm: ‘Listen in’ at The Jazz Centre UK. ‘Erroll Garner: ’Concert by the Sea’ Free admission.
Friday, January 25th, 12-2pm: ‘Listen in’ at The Jazz Centre UK.
'Charlie Parker: The Dial Sessions'. Free admission.
Saturday, January 26th: 2pm - 4pm: 'Spike's Place at The Jazz Centre UK’.
Susan May presents Anita Wardell with Robin Aspland’s Trio. £10 Admission.
Friday, February 1st:12-2pm: ‘Listen in’ at The Jazz Centre UK’. ‘Oscar Peterson Trio: Night Train’ Free admission.
Saturday, February 2nd: 12 - 2pm:'Jazz 825' at The Jazz Centre UK:
Trevor Taylor presents the ‘Unity Organ Trio’. Free Admission.
Friday February 8th: 12-2pm: ‘Listen in’at The Jazz Centre UK . ‘John Coltrane: Giant Steps’
Saturday, February 9th: 11:30am - 1:30pm:
The Glyn Morgan Trio + special guests at The Jazz Centre UK. Free Admission.
Friday February 15th:12-2pm: ‘Listen in’ at The Jazz Centre UK. ‘Billie Holiday: Lady in Satin’ Free Admission.
Saturday February 16th: 2 - 4pm: Special presentation: ‘The Dean of Decadence’ featuring Chris Wade’s new documentary ‘George Melly; the Certainty of Hazard’ and ‘Memories of Melly’ by Digby Fairweather. Admission £5.00
Friday February 22nd:12-2pm: ‘Listen in’ at The Jazz Centre UK. 'Art Blakey: ’Moanin’’
Saturday, February 23rd: 2pm - 4pm: ‘Spike’s Place at The Jazz Centre UK’.
Susan May presents: Osian Roberts with Simon Woolf’s Trio. £10 Admission.
Friday March 1st:12-2pm: ‘Listen In’ at The Jazz Centre UK Miles Davis: Kind of Blue
Saturday, March 2nd: 12 - 2pm: 'Jazz 825' at The Jazz Centre UK:
Trevor Taylor presents ‘The Flute in Jazz’ with Geoff Warren’s Flutopia. Free Admission.
Friday March 8th:12-2pm: ‘Listen In’ at The Jazz Centre UK Charles Mingus: Mingus Ah-Um
Saturday, March 9th: 11:30am - 1:30pm: The Glyn Morgan Trio + special guests at The Jazz Centre UK. Free Admission.
Fri March 15th:12-2pm: ‘Listen In’ at The Jazz Centre Ella Fitzgerald: Live at Carnegie Hall
Saturday, March 16th: 1pm - 4pm: Guest speaker at The Jazz Centre UK: jazz journalist and author PeterVacher will give a presentation, with musical illustrations, on his book.
“Swingin’ on Central Avenue: African–American Jazz in Los Angeles”. Admission £5.
Friday March 22nd:12-2pm: ‘Listen In’ at The Jazz Centre UK. Gil Evans: Out of the Cool
Saturday, March 30th: 2pm - 4pm: 'Spike’s Place’ at The Jazz Centre UK’.
Susan May presents ‘Isn’t it a lovely day..?’ with Sara Dowling, Atila, Gabriel Latchin, Dario DiLecce and Steve Brown. Admission £12.
BERKHAMSTED JAZZ present live jazz in a relaxed club atmosphere, with reasonably priced licensed bar. £10 – members Dacorum Card holders, £13 – visitors and guests. Concerts normally at the Civic Centre, High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HD. Parking on High Street and in the car park behind the shops opposite. Disabled access.
e17 JAZZ - The award winning e17 jazz collective presents concerts on the last Wednesday of each month featuring local musicians of national renown plus exciting guest stars in a relaxed jazz club setting. www.e17jazz.com/whatson/ at their NEW VENUE - Gnome House, 7 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, E17 6DS. www.gnomehouse.org.uk 07739660449 www.e17jazz.com/whatson/
JAZZ IN THE JUNGLE BAR, Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1AX on the Second and Last Monday of each Month with the NEIL FRYER QUINTET featuring Natalie-Miles (trumpet), Neil Fryer (tenor sax), Richard Herdman (guitar), Paul Leader(bass), Luke De La Salle (drums), And Guests. Music at 8.30 p.m. Admission Free. For further information please contact Neil Fryer (m) 07504 733892
MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB is held on the first Sunday of every month at Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0QG www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk
JAZZ AT THE CROWN. This new Jazz venue at ‘The Crown’, Church Street, Great Ellingham, nr. Attleborough, Norfolk opened on 11th September. The aim is to create a Sunday evening monthly Jazz scene featuring some of East Anglia’s major Jazz musicians using a regular rhythm section of Nigel Portass - Keyboard, Jeff Burbidge - Bass Gtr and Bob Dore - Drums. The music will commence at 6.00pm and finish around 8.30 pm and will be free admission.
JAZZ AT THE ROWFANT. Rowfant House, Wallage Lane, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 4NG. On 2nd Thursday of each month. £8.00 on the door. 01342 714869 www.rowfanthouse.co.uk
MILL HILL JAZZ CLUB – The Mill Hill Jazz Club has been providing live jazz of the highest standard to North West London for many years and is for everyone with a passion for live jazz, blues and soul. If you like jazz, the Mill Hill Jazz Club is the place to hang out. Every Wednesday from 8.30pm. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub. Admission £8 members, £9 guests unless stated otherwise.
KENNY BALLS LIVE LOUNGE - Every Thursday of every month. The opening night is the 1st February at SIR HENRY'S IN Averly Essex. The Kenny Ball junior quartet featuring vocals Kenny Ball junior. Piano - Michael Horner Sax - Andrew linen Bass - Alan Morgan Drums - Peter Jackson. Classics from the song book plus guests 7.30pm till late
JAZZ AT THE EMPIRE BAR - Empire Bar, 291 Mare Street, Hackney E81EJ A Jazz night in Hackney on the second Wednesday of the month.
The Good Times Jazz Band - trad jazz at its best, played with humour and pizzazz! Regular 2nd Sunday of the month gigs 2pm-4.30pm at The Steamboat Tavern, 78-80 New Cut West, Ipswich, IP2 8HW. Dates for 2018 - 11th Nov, 9th Dec. Dancers welcome, food available till 3pm, free entry. Check us out on Facebook - The Good Times Jazz Band @reallyoldjazz
KiX Jazz Orchestra. 17 piece band plus Kate Daniels on vocals. Repertoire includes a wide variety of Latin, Swing Standards, Fusion and Originals. To see when and where they are on next visit their new website at https://www.kixjazzorchestra.co.uk/schedule
The Cambridge Riverside Jazzband plays at the Six Bells, Fulbourn, just a couple of miles SE of Cambridge, every first and third Wednesday of the month at 8:30pm. Admission is £6 and there is a small dance floor, and of course, real ale! CRJ is the oldest trad band in the area, started by Ted Vousden in 1956 and run continuously since. We now play mainstream as well as traditional stuff and are happy to do requests if they were written before about 1950 ( and we've heard of them!!!). Come and give us a whirl!
The Andy Bowie Quartet plays modern jazz every Sunday 8 to 11 at the Tram Depot, Dover Street, Cambridge, as we have for the last 4 years. https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie
BASSMENT, 16 Wells Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HZ have a monthly, live, Thursday night Jazz Funk session. House band: James Maltby - Guitar Dan Banks - Piano Andy Staples - Bass Josh Law - Drums Zak Barrett - Saxophone
A new venue in Essex - music Saturday nights and Sundays late afternoon at THE PRINCE ALBERT (The Green, Blackmore, Ingatestone CM4 0RT Tel: 01277821705) Delicious Meals available Mon- Sat: 12.00 – 15.00, 18.00 – 21.00 Sun: 12.00 – 16.00 princealbe...@outlook.com
THE CRYPT, St Giles Church, Camberwell Church St, London SE5 8RB. www.jazzlive.co.uk Doors 8.00 pm £8 / £5
HEADS UP! dates www.headsupjazz.co.uk
FRANK GRIFFITH UPCOMING GIGLIST- www.frankgriffith.co.uk for more info
15 January, 9PM. FG with The Jazz Bandits Trio. Phase 1- 80 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BH. www.parrjazz.co.uk Free.
21 January, 8.30PM. FG with the Mark Hale, ArnieSomogi, Graham Harvey and Henry Lowther. 60th Birthday Party! The White Horse. 84 Newnham Ave, Bedford, MK41 9PX. 01234 409326. Free
27 January, 9PM. Frank Griffith Quartet, w/Misha Gray, Hugo Harrison and Eryl Roberts. Railway Pub. 74 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1HF. 01745 812260. Free.
27 January 2019, 2PM. FG with the Omega Big Band. Wigan Jazz Club, Vauxhall Road, Wigan, WN1 3LU. www.wiganjazzclub.co.uk
15 February, 8PM. w/Strictly Swing Big Band. Halton Royal British Legion Club. 1 Castle Road, Runcorn, WA7 2BE. 01922 8572131.
13 March, 8.30PM. w/Vic Blackwell Quintet. Fleetwood Heskith Social Club. Fylde Road, Southport, PRD 9XH. 01704 809138. £5.
20 April, 3-5PM. w/Annie Long. Nantwich Jazz Festival.www.nantwichjazz.com.
9 June, 8PM. FG with Tina May, Michael Roberts, Robin Aspland, Jeremy Brown and Rod Youngs. Broadway Meets Jazz. Dorchester Corn Exchange. High E Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF.01305 819039. www.dorchesterarts.org.uk. £14.
CAROL BRAITHWAITES' GIG LIST. (more - website:carolbraithwaite.com) Many thanks
Friday 11th January
Billericay Const. Club, 1AHigh St, Billericay. CM12 9BE
Great way to start the weekend. Jolly jazz.
Fun starts at 12:30 - 2:30pm. £8 door.
Thursday 17th January
Hadleigh Cricket Club, Rectory Road, Hadleigh SS7 2NQ
An evening of easy listening jazz played in a friendly club
atmosphere.The American Songbook along with jazz instrumentals.
Tim Huskisson - piano, Roger Curphey - bass, Jason Campbell - drums.
Come and join us for a relaxing night of music.Special guest: Paul Higgs - trumpet
Time 8 - 10.30pm. £10 entry.
Saturday 19th January
North Weald Village Hall. CM16 6BU
With Jackie Free and the Allstars.
Music starts at 12:30 - 3:00pm. Entry £10
Friday 8th February
Billericay Const. Club, 1AHigh St, Billericay. CM12 9BE
Fun starts at 12:30 - 2:30pm. £8 door.
Special guest: Mick Foster - sax.
Monday 11th February
Echo Club, Thornford Gardens, Southend.
Guesting with the Echo Club Quartet. 8 - 10.30pm
£10 door.
Saturday 16th February
North Weald Village Hall. CM16 6BU
With Jackie Free and the Allstars.
Music starts at 12:30 - 3:00pm. Entry payable at door.
Thursday 21st February
Hadleigh Cricket Club, Rectory Road, Hadleigh SS7 2NQ
An evening of easy listening jazz played in a friendly club
atmosphere.The American Songbook along with jazz instrumentals.
Tim Huskisson - piano, Roger Curphey - bass, Jason Campbell - drums.
Come and join us for a relaxing night of music. Special guest: Mick Foster - sax
Time 8 - 10.30pm. £10 entry.
For the Diary - More info later:
08/03/19 - Billericay Const. Club (afternoon)
16/03/19 - North Weald Jazz Club (afternoon)
21/03/19 - Hadleigh Cricket Club. Guest : Goff Dubber - clarinet
FIVE STAR SWING - Swing ‘n’ sing-along into Christmas - with the unique Five Star Swing Big Band show – As featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and BBC “Children in Need”. Enjoy all your favourite Christmas songs with the dynamic Big Band treatment from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole - jazzing up those Jingle Bells! "Superb - they swing like crazy!” says Sheila Tracy, BBC. As seen at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Ball & Blackpool Tower Ballroom. “Swing and Song of the highest order” – Telegraph. Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother), plus Tony Bennett’s trombonist!
Joanna Eden
10 Jan Sondheim & Me 606 CLub Chelsea 8pm
HEADS SOUTH Gig Listing Info www.headssouth.com. Listen https://play.spotify.com/artist/5q7ONQYJYdcGTsrb2p9ctM View https://youtu.be/omhD3zFtEp8
CAXTON SWING Gigs. For more detailed info www.caxton-swing.co.uk
RON SPACK’S JAZZTET at THE OAKWOOD. 564 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, SS9 5HX. Tel: 01702 512819. Every Monday. Free 8.30 till 11.00pm. Meals served during the evening. Ron Spack's Jazztet, Ron leading on bass
RON SPACK’S LUNCHTIME JAZZ at THE WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Westcliff on Sea, Essex. SSO 7QW. 01702 345247. Sunday 1pm. Ron on Bass, plus guest.
THE BOTTLENECK BLUES CLUB meet on the last Tuesday of the month in Rochester. Normally tickets £12. Doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.30pm. Good food, reasonably priced available to eat at your table if required. Further information, upcoming shows, map etc, available at www.bottleneckblues.com
THE DON STEELE JAZZBAND play at The Woodman, Goathurst Common, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks TN14 6BU every other Wednesday from 8pm. Good food, wine and draft beer to go with the trad jazz. Band Members - Don Steele Trumpet, Richard Brennan Reeds, Johnny McCallum Banjo/Guitar, Mick Scriven Bass, Bill Magee Drums, Jan Bryce Trombone and Eileen Ford Singer Playing on alternate Wednesdays.
JAZZ AT BARNEY’S CAFE/BAR 46-56 Portland Rd, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QN (01903 527075). http://www.barneysworthing.co.uk A few minutes drive from Worthing train station, in the centre of town.
Every Saturday 8.30pm - 11pm, join local tenor saxophonist Mike Pappenheim with guest artists for two sets of standards-led jazz with some easy-listening pop thrown in. Free Entry! 01903 527075.
The Indian and Thai fusion restaurant - The Royal Tiger in Chelmsford - Southend Rd, Rettendon Common CM3 8EE - put on live modern jazz on the last Sunday evening of the month. They have had renowned musicians likes of Alan Barnes, Derek Nash, Lily Dior, Marc Cecil and many more. Bookings 01245 403030
Live Saxophone led Jazz Trio featured every Sunday along with Sunday Roast from 4 - 6pm Free Entry. Bedford Tavern 160 Seven Sisters Road London N7 7 PT
For Live Music in Cambridge - Hot Numbers Coffee with Nick Hill plus guests every Thursday evening within the gallery space from 7pm - 10:30pm. Units 5/6 Dales Brewery, Gwydir Street, Cambridge CB1 2LJ. Some fantastic recent guests include Gillad Atzmon, Frank Harrison, John Turville, Josh Kemp. www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk
JAZZ NIGHTS AT HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE, High St, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8AR. To book 01440 714140 or go to www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk
THE SPARROWS OF PARIS - Vintage French Chansons and Gypsy Jazz. Quartet headed by singer Carolyn Saint-Pé with accordion, guitar & double bass www.thesparrowsofparis.com
SPICE OF LIFE - 6 Moor Street, Soho, London W1D 5NA Nominated for Jazz Venue of the Year Award - Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2010 & 2015. in...@spicejazz.co.uk ; tel/text: 07870 915682 www.spicejazz.co.uk Pre-bookings: www.wegottickets.com http://www.facebook.com/spicejazz
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The James Pearson Trio will play a fundraising concert ‘100 Years of Jazz Piano’ for the National Jazz Archive on Saturday 9 February, in Loughton, Essex.
Pianist James Pearson, with Sam Burgess on bass and Chris Higginbottom on drums, present a history of jazz piano, featuring Oscar Peterson, Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, Erroll Garner, Bill Evans and many, many more. James Pearson is a world-class pianist, composer and raconteur extraordinaire. He is the artistic director at Ronnie Scott’s Club where his trio are the house band. His fine piano playing and arrangements can be heard on over 50 albums. With collaborations ranging from Paul McCartney to Wynton Marsalis, James is one of the country’s most sought-after pianists.
Bass player Sam Burgess is a stalwart of the UK jazz scene. As well as playing on numerous film soundtracks, his driving bass lines can be heard accompanying bands of all styles.
Chris Higginbottom is one of the UK’s top drummers, and is a member of the Kyle Eastwood band and the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars. A Royal Academy of Music graduate, Chris lived in New York for eight years where he played with many of the biggest names in jazz. He has performed all over the world and has released two albums as a leader. James said: “It seems very appropriate to bring my trio to present a concert telling the story of jazz piano to help raise funds for the Archive, which itself covers the history of jazz. We’re looking forward to it!”
The concert will include a tribute to the late Brian Browning, in thanks and recognition for the generous legacy he left to the National Jazz Archive in his will. There will be a display of some of the photos he took at the East Side Jazz Club, Leytonstone over the years.
The concert is at Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 1RB, close to the Archive’s home in Loughton Library, where extensive parking is available. The church and the archive are about a kilometre away from Loughton Station on the Central Line, and are also served by numerous bus routes. The concert starts at 2.30pm and tickets cost £15. For details and to book tickets, visit https://www.nationaljazzarchive.org.uk/news-events,
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The Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle, events in Ramsgate Small Boat Owners Club, Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate, Kent. CT11 9AY.