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Hi everyone

Firstly, just the usual request to please spread the word!! Please forward this email to anyone who you think might be interested. If they send an email to ke...@jazzupdate.co.uk I will be happy to add them to the mailing list; alternatively they can sign themselves up by going to www.jazzupdate.co.uk.

And of course ... if you have a gig or anything jazz-related that you think the world would benefit from knowing about please pass me on the details and I will be more than happy to add it to the newsletter (in text format which I can copy and paste please, NOT jpgs or similar of flyers). And of course feel free to to come along and leave flyers etc. on the tables at the jam too.

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TONIGHT Friday, 9th December - award-winning trio Infusion (www.infusionband.co.uk) with vocals from Mark Stratford and Nicola Lambrianos at the Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club, 50 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BY. 8:30 pm, admission £4.00. With Chris Neill (piano), Flo Moore (bass) and Dominic Goundar (drums).

This Sunday 11 December & Sunday 8 January Dave Hammer's Little BigHorn a vibes-led 10-piece will be at The Ivy House 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead, London SE15 3BE. Admission Free 2-5pm Ring 0207 635 6426 for more information

Avanti will be playing at the Railway Hotel Southend this Sunday 11th December from 4.30 pm to 6.30pm. They ave added some new great tunes to our set list. Admission is free and they hope to see you there.

Saturday 17th December at 8.30pm £6 - The Denmark Street Big Band will be presenting The Sinatra Songbook featuring the fabulous Aiden Kent who will be singing with the band. At the JazzCafe POSK. 238-246 King Street, Hammersmith London W6 0RF

Herts Jazz Club Christmas Party will be on 7.45 pm Sunday 18 December 2011 at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City. The Herts Jazz Club will bring together some of the most established musicians in British jazz for a jam session with bells on! Not only do we have two British Jazz Awards winners - Simon Spillett on tenor sax and Dave Newton on piano - but three more sax giants in Bobby Wellins, Don Weller and Art Themen plus Arnie Somogyi on bass and Clark Tracey on drums.

Clark Tracey of Herts Jazz Club said, "We have increased our audiences over last year by over 30%. This is a big ThankYou to everyone for their support once again this year from Herts Jazz. This will be a real Christmas cracker!"
Tickets: The club is particularly keen to bring jazz to a wider audience and is making tickets available for just £5 to students and under-21s; £13 online; £16 at the door; £10 members. Book online at www.welhat.gov.uk/cw
Established in 1969, HertsJazz has become renowned as THE venue for jazz fans young and old. Gigs featuring the very best jazz talent in the country happen every Sunday at 7.45pm at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, Welwyn Garden City. The gigs have a very relaxed atmosphere where music is top of the agenda for aficionados and newcomers alike. Campus West has plenty of free parking, disabled access and a bar serving beers, wines, soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks. For more information about HertsJazz see www.hertsjazz.co.uk

There is a new jazz jam, the only one in Norfolk and probably the best in the eastern counties. Brendan Young, an impressive (and very friendly) bass player leads a unit of outstanding musicians playing excellent, really swinging mainstream and post-bop standards and classics, with any musician invited to do their thing with this great backing. See Brendan's note to existing supporters below .... The band was playing every Monday until last week at the Blueberry in Norwich where, due to a sad change of policy, Brendan and his colleagues had to find a new venue. The Brickmakers (http://www.wix.com/charleyj43/brickmakers#!__about-us) is a great music venue - but as few will know yet about this event in the jazz calendar, do please try to go along (even if you do not play) as we all want to get this off to a powerful start and there is nothing a pub likes more than happy customers .... and I can promise you will be a happy customer. The Brickmakers is a fine venue with very warm staff.

Paul Holgate and 1962 Sinatra Sextet Paying homage to 'Sinatra Live in Paris' and London Royal Festival Hall concert.
All star band - A rare set - Wonderful! Regulars in the Band Andy Panayi, Anthony Kerr, Mitch Dalton, Elliot Henshaw,

8th January 2012 - Sunday The Mill at Sonning - Sinatra Live in Paris with the '62' Sextet paying homage to Sinatra's wonderful world tour which included dates at The Royal Festival hall. Don't miss the show 0118 969 8000 www....@sonning.com

5th February 2012 - Ronnie Scotts Sunday Lunch. 47th Frith St Westminster London W1D 4HT, 0207 439 0747 - book...@ronniescotts.co.uk
http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/771-sunday-jazz-lunch-paul-holgates-sinatra-sextet. Following the sell out May gig we are back! Book early !!

John Ongom Big Band www.johnongombigband.com are playing the White Hart 1 Mile End Road Stepney E1 4TP at 7.30pm on Sunday December 11th with vocalists Barrie Vegas and Aneesa Chaudhry, and the Heathcote Arms 344 Grove Green Road E11 4EA at 8pm on Saturday December 17th with vocalists Mark Jennett and Rachel O'Reilly.

Art Themen, the fantastically exciting, playful and inventive saxophonist will be Live In Concert on Friday 16th December 2011, 8pm, £10 at The Hunter Club, 65 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PH Bookings: 01284 748280 www.hunterclub.org.uk

"Jazz individualism at its joyous best…" The Guardian
Art Themen has been a beloved character on the UK jazz scene for over 50 years. Combining a high profile musical career as an in-demand instrumentalist (including stints with Alexis Korner, Michael Garrick and Stan Tracey) with a career in orthopaedics, Art now devotes his time to jazz and remains as brilliant and inimitable as ever.

There is a corresponding Saxophone workshop on Friday 16th December 2011, 4.30-6.30. £25 (participants, including entry to evening gig), £5 (spectators) at The Hunter Club, 65 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PH. Bookings: 01284 748280 www.hunterclub.org.uk

Art Themen has over 40 years experience in the top flight of the UK jazz scene. Initially inspired by Dexter Gordon and Sonny Rollins, Art has played the blues with the likes of Jack Bruce and Alexis Korner and has travelled the world in the groups of jazz legends Stan Tracey, Nat Adderley, George Coleman and Al Haig. A great melody player and superb improviser with a playfully individual approach and a huge, distinctive sound, Art is the very embodiment of the unfettered jazz spirit. His highly personable teaching style will inspire you to take your playing to the next level.

Southend Jazz Co-operative presents their annual Christmas Concert on Friday 16th December at 8 pm in St Michael's Church Hall, Leigh Road. Admission is free. Raffle. Come along and enjoy some relaxing jazz. Tel Richard on 01268 781700 for more information.

The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra under the auspices of the most excellent Essex Music Services are holding a concert at The Braintree Arts Theatre this Saturday, 10 December 2011 at 7:30pm. £18 Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 concessions). £9.00 adult, £6.00 concession and free for under 12s.

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The Buckhurst Hill Jazz Jam is back again this Sunday from 8.00pm, downstairs at: Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club, 50 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5BY, hosted by Deano with house band Infusion (www.infusionband.co.uk) (winners of the 2011 Budvar Brewed Jazz competition for best pub jazz band). PLEASE come along, it is an incredible atmosphere: always different, but always the same great fun vibe. You don't have to play, the audience always thoroughly enjoy themselves too. And a family friendly venue too, so please bring along children/grandchildren along. Admission is a paltry £3, and drinks are at club prices. Full details are at www.jazzjam.co.uk, but if you have got any questions please feel free to email me (ke...@jazzjam.co.uk), or call or text me on 07970 910080. We look forward to seeing you there.

Annie Dehaney-Steven hosts little bread BIG JAM jazz jam at The Heathcote Arms, Leytonstone every Wednesday. We start at 8.00 and everyone is welcome to come along to play, sing or just listen, whoop and clap. The house band is Phil Mead, Kevin Dunford and David Hawthorn, the cost is £4 and the benefit to your general health and wellbeing is immeasurable. Contact Annie at mu...@indigoshades.com for more details.

Dodgy Jammers is on the first Friday of every month at Broxbourne Sailing Club in Meadgate Road, Nazeing. The house band is Wally Shaw, Paul Leader and Lester Bennett, the host is Annie D-S, the cost is £3, there's a raffle (WhooHoo!) and the view across the lake would make the evening worthwhile even if you didn't like the music. Which you will! Blowers, bangers, twangers, warblers, clappers and whoopers are all welcome. If your particular mode of musical/vocal/percussive sounding is not covered in the above list and for more general details, contact Annie at mu...@indigoshades.com

Live Jazz Jam with The Bukky Leo Quartet @ The Silver Bullet 5 Station Place Finsbury Park London N4 2DH. From 7pm till late & every Tuesday. Featuring Gary Williams on drums Nick Pini on Bass, Al Scott on Piano and Bukky Leo on Tenor Saxophone & Soprano Sax.£ree £ntry

Every third Wednesday at Ye Olde Cherry Tree pub, Southgate Green, N14 6EN The Gerry Kennally Quartet. Starts 8pm; Jam starts at 9pm.

Every Thursday Gerry Kennally Quartet at the William Blake pub in Old Street. Jazz starts at 8pm. Jam starts at 9.30.

There is a Jam session on the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. We are lucky enough to have a house band that regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). Our attitude is that of inclusion and after a short set from the house band, we open the stage for jammers and singers. The jam was originally started by Mick Hutton and has been running for about 5 years now with a steady following. Please contact Simon (simon...@madasafish.com) for more information.

Singers' Night - Open Mic Event for jazz vocalists in Central London- 2nd Tuesday of each month at Nelson, 48 Stanhope Street, London NW1 3EX. Less than ten minute's walk from Warren Street Underground on Tottenham Court Road. Seven pounds non singing guests, Eight pounds singers. Singers please bring song sheets in correct keys. Singing list taken from 6.00pm, music from 7.45 to 10.30pm. Great atmosphere, dedicated sound engineer, attractive setting. Now in our 14th year. If you'd like to dine, phone 020 7388 2283 for tables. Website: <singersnight.co.uk> or phone 020 7703 9648 for additional information.

The Ipswich Jazz Collective meet once a month on a Friday to hold a jam session at the Golden Hind Pub on Nacton Road in Ipswich. They start at 7:30 with bass, drums, keyboard gear and a PA set up. Guitarists will need to bring their own amps. There's no entrance fee and all levels of player are catered for. Local bands also have the chance to do a set on their own. For more information contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com.

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And .. Banish the Boxing Day blues with Interplay at the Railway Hotel, Scratton Road, Southend. Music from 3pm to 5pm. with John Seeley tenor sax.

Australian vocalist/pianist Janet Seidel currently enjoys a rare and enviable international reputation with 17 CDs released in Australia and also available in several other countries. In the Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD 2006 (UK) she is described as “Australia’s first lady of jazz”. Janet Seidel's trio is now living in Bredfield (near Woodbridge) Suffolk. Her trio have a concert at the Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2AN on the 30th December 'Doris and me' and Janet would like to make it known that they are available for any gigs (particularly Xmas and New Year). Janet will also be at the Belvedere on Wed, 11/01/2012 (see listing).

The next O Picado (403 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex) gig will be on 11 December, with Mick Foster and Dominic Ashworth, guitar, usual time.(see full below)

The Meena Lee Quartet playing Songs From The Great American Songbook on Tues 13 December 2011 from 8.00 p.m. The venue for an evening of songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Julie London, Doris Day, to name but a few, is The Wheatsheaf, Moulton Chapel, Near Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 0XL. Admission is free. Food is available. The telephone number for the Wheatsheaf is 01406 380525.

Benj Blackmore has just moved to the south east. He plays jazz guitar and electric bass to a pretty good standard and is keen to do some gigging around the area. He also teaches (in Ipswich) and has spaces for pupils who want to learn guitar. Beginners to advanced. For examples of hisguitar playing from my soundcloud page go to http://soundcloud.com/benjblackmore/lotus-blossom or http://soundcloud.com/benjblackmore/in-a-sentimental-mood. Interested parties (!) can contact him on his mobile 07779 795989.

The Anthologists are also performing at the Bread & Roses 68 Clapham Manor Street, Clapham SW4 6DZ on Sunday 11th December. Two sets again, only this time it will be one acoustic, one electric. Stage time is 5:00PM. Free admission.

"A world record breaking event" The Havering Saxophonics (30 piece saxophone only choir) are staging something a little different for their annual Xmas party this year. They are getting together with the Bryan Williamson Big Band to create the "worlds biggest big band sax section" for a one off big band spectacular. Yes! 30 sax players in the sax section along with the regular Bryan Williamson big band. Playing all the swing favourites this is a gig not to be missed. 7.30-10.30pm Saturday 17th December at Abbs Cross School, Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Essex RM12 4YB. Ticket only event. £5 call John at East Coast Wind on 01708 446644.

At The New Bell, Harwich CO12 3EN, there's jazz with the Jazz Aces each 3rd Friday.

There will be a Musical Tribute to Monty Sunshine at the 100 Club, Oxford Street W1D 1LL on Thursday 8th December from 12 noon to 2.30pm. The band will be led by Alan Gresty with John Crocker, Val Wiseman and musicians from Monty's Band. And Special Guests. All Proceeds will go to the NSPCC and the National Jazz Archive. Admission £10.00

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Annie's Jazz at Ye Olde Smack, 7 High Street, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 2EN. Every Tuesday 8-30-11pm. Free admission, contact 07888 751062 or see www.anniesjazz.co.uk for more. Upcoming gigs:

Tuesday 13th December - Liane Carroll. So many superlatives have been used to describe one of the greatest talent's this country has, that it is difficult to add to them. Liane takes you on a rollercoaster of emotion. One minute breaking your heart with gut-wrenching soul and the next making you laugh with musical and personal humor. I am so proud to be associated with this lady who is quite simply ' THE VERY BEST'. Tonight Liane is our Christmas Party.

Tuesday 20th December - B3 The Martin Johnson Quartet. Jim Mullen on guitar, Davide Giovannini on drums, Snowboy on percussion and the man who put it all together Martin Johnson on Organ. A most amazing line-up. They don't come much better than this line-up. Hugely respected musicians and local legends combine to provide an exciting evening of straight ahead jazz.

Tuesday 27th December - Tim Huskisson. Another local legend is joined by Annie on vocals, Murray Salmon on bass ,Alan Clarke on drums and Mark Allaway on Sax. Mark Allaway is a highly accomplished player who spends much of his time composing for film and TV. A past winner of the LA Bafta award we welcome him for the first time at the Smack.

A great line-up of returning artistes!! Please visit the new facebook page Annies Jazz @yeoldesmack.

The Belvedere Jazz and Swing Music Club, Billericay every Wednesday evening at the Belvedere Golf & Country Club, Harding Elms Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UH. (Turn off the A127 by Summerhill Garden Centre) Doors open at 7:30pm with music commencing at 8:00pm -10.30pm. Admission £10. Top International, regional bands and artists, including Big Bands, Swing. Mainstream tuneful easy listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly atmosphere, candle lit tables- all welcome. Large free car park, bar. For latest details see our gigs listings at www.belvederejazz.co.uk

December

14th - Christmas Party Night -The Mervyn Wright 20 Piece All Star Big Band featuring Roy Willox (Ted Heath & Glenn Miller UK), Ray Wordsworth (Glenn Miller UK) & Bruce Adams,(Jeff Hooper), along with Paul Wood, Mark & Harry Stratford. Special Guests 'The Hummingbirds' 1930/40's Andrew Sisters tribute group. Tickets £15 in advance or £17:50 on the night.

January 2012

4th - Dave Browning Quintet with Dave on piano, Mike Barry -trumpet, Tim Huskisson -clarinet/sax, Alan Clarke - drums, Eddie Johnson - double bass. Mainstream swing numbers including some Fat's Waller stride piano numbers

11th - Australia's First Lady of Jazz - Janet Seidel Trio UK Tour. Janet Seidel - vocal/piano,Chuck Morgan - guitar, David Seidel - double bass. Based in Sydney,Janet Seidel enjoys a rare and international reputation with 17 CDs released in Australia and several other countries and pays tribute to Doris Day, Blossom Dearie with an occasional nod to Julie London - A date for your diary not to be missed!

18th - Brian White's KING JAZZ with Brian White onclarinet and vocals, Goff Dubber - clarinet, soprano sax and vocals, Jonathon Vinten - piano, Mike Goodwin - bass, Colin Miller - drums. In the 1940's,while Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw were wowing the jazz world with big band swing, the likes of Sidney Bechet and Mezz Mezzrow were recording small group jazz on the KING JAZZ record label.They demonstrated that the 1940's feel could be played on a smaller scale. Brian White and Goff Dubber, with a swinging rhythm section of J.J.Vinten, Mike Goodwin,and Colin Miller, have recreated the sounds and feel of this band with warmth and sincerity.

25th -Simon Bates & Harry (the piano) Harris in Cabaret . Simon - saxophone,clarinet and flute and Harry on piano. We welcome back to the club Simon & Harry after their highly successful Tribute to Dave Brubeck evening last June with a Cabaret show of a variety of musical styles with a jazzy leaning! Their performance will include some classical film and TV themes. This is a very popular show that has sold out at many venues and festivals. A telepathic understanding of each others playing, stemming from years of drop-of-the-hat improvisations on live television and dozens of theatre performances, means that Simon and Harry can provide anything from the merest whisper of tasteful background music to an exciting cabaret act as featured in several international festivals.

February

1st - Simply Swing with Steve Pert. Steve Pert - vocals Sandra Lambert -piano, Jeff Lardner - drums, Mick Hutton - double bass, Andy Watson - guitar. Creating a thrill wherever they perform, Simply Swing delivers a top-drawer salute to the music of Frank Sinatra,Ella Fitzgerald, Nat 'King' Cole, Fred Astaire, Bobby Darin which blends surprisingly well with the more contemporary sounds of Robbie Williams, Jamie Cullum and Michael Bublé

8th - The Rex O'Dell All Stars - Rex Vocals and trombone, Mike Cotton - trumpet/vocals, Phil Snack - saxes and clarinet, Alan Morgan - double bass, Pete Gregory - guitar, banjo and vocals, Alan Clarke -drums. A great fun entertaining evening of Swing, Dixieland, Mainstream and Trad with a masterful mix of standards you all know and love so well.

15th - Helen Keating & Friends. Helen - vocals, Bob Holloway - piano, bass pedals & vocals, Phil Snack -alto sax & clarinet /vocals, John Field - drums. An enjoyable evening of well known standards including instrumentals by the Quartet!

22nd - The Jeff Short Band & Singers presents 'The Golden Days of Hollywood'. Songs and Instrumentals featuring vocals from Jeff & Sue Short backed by a 4/5 piece band featuring some fine jazz musicians.The evening will include hits from the Great American Musical Films from the1930's to Stars remembered will include Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Bing Crosby,Frank Sinatra,Judy Garland, and the great American composers such as, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, Sammy Cahn, George and Ira Gershwin ...and, much much, more!

29th - Paul Wood Close Up! Paul Wood - vocals, Brian Dee - piano, Bruce Adams - trumpet, Len Skeats - double bass, John Withers - percussion. Songs and tunes you know and love so well from the Great American Songbook.

Herts Jazz - now at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6BX. Established in 1969, Herts Jazz has become renowned as THE venue for jazz fans young and old. Booking is now through Campus West on 01707 357 117. Gigs featuring the very best jazz talent in the country happen every Sunday at 7.45pm at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, Welwyn Garden City. The gigs have a very relaxed atmosphere where music is top of the agenda for aficionados and newcomers alike. Campus West has plenty of free parking, disabled access and a bar serving beers, wines, soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks. The club is particularly keen to bring jazz to a wider audience and is making tickets available for just £5 to students and under-21s.For more information about HertsJazz see www.hertsjazz.co.uk Contacts: Clark Tracey - 01442 218338 Stephen Hyde - 07818 452692Show times etc are the same - www.hertsjazz.co.uk. 8pm til 10.30pm (doors 7.30pm). Tickets £12 (£10 conc), except gigs here marked * which are £15 (£12 conc). Discounted tickets from £10 via the website. You can download their latest brochure at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/downloads/hertsjazz.pdf

Dec
11th - Stan Sulzmann's Neon
18th - Christmas Party

The Hunter Club in 65 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PH would love all music lovers to come and enjoy an evening of music in their comfortable jazz club atmosphere. The music will begin in the main dance hall at 8pm. Licensed bar. Comfortable jazz club atmosphere. To book call (01284) 748280 or visit www.hunterclub.org.uk or 01284 748280. Guest Musicians accompanied by the Chris Ingham Trio. Tickets are £10 and doors are at 7.30.

Friday 16th Dec -- Art Themen -- NOTE DATE
Friday 23rd Dec -- CHANGE TO ADVERTISED - TO BE ANNOUNCED - Rebop CANCELLED
*Jazz workshops all levels of ability welcome - listed below

Jazz Workshops @ The Hunter Club - All standards of instrumentalists welcome 4.30pm-6.30pm (£25 includes admission to evening concert, £5 spectators) To book call (01284) 748280 or visit www.hunterclub.org.uk

Dates To be announced

Jazz at the Boathouse. Jazz Sessions Hosted by Broxbourne Rowing Club at the newly rebuilt Clubhouse, Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, EN10 6QU. www.broxbournerowing.org
Doors Open 8.00pm Music from 8.30pm. Admission £10.00 Under 21 £5.00 - subject to proof of age. For further information please contact Neil Fryer 1a Salisbury Road Hoddesdon EN11 0HY 01992 442263 www.broxbournerowing.org.

Thurs 22nd Dec - CHRISTMAS PARTY with The Graham Harvey Quartet - Festive Fare with a Fab Four
Dave O'Higgins (saxophone) Graham Harvey (keyboard) Calum Gourlay (double bass) Enzo Zirilli (drums)

Thurs 5th Jan 2012 - Alan Barnes and Dave Newton - UK's Premier Reedsman and Pianist perform tunes from their new Woodville Records CD 'Inside Out'

The Maritime Room at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend have annouced their new programme for their monthly club "The Jazz Mix" which runs on the last Thursday of each month hosting quality acts from the musical genres of jazz, funk, soul and blues. Promoter Mick Crook says "having previously been involved in running a successful friendly local club for 5 seasons my aim is to replicate that with "The Jazz Mix" and put on a varied monthly programme that he hopes everyone will be appreciative of. Doors open 8pm, music 8.30-11pm. Admission £8 on the door, student £4 with valid photo card.

Dec 22nd, Xmas Latin party with King Salsa. We are planning a night of salsa festivity with a DJ and dance teacher who will be putting you through your paces….and I suppose that will include me as well…suddenly my knee is hurting me!

Going into 2012 we have more excellent acts.…in January we have the excellent jazz funk soul band Down to the Bone who are currently receiving rave reviews for their new CD "The Main Ingredients". In February International smooth jazz guitarist Chris Standring returns to our shores with his superb guitar sound, in March it's the brand new Quentin Collins/Brandon Allen Quartet and in April we welcome back local born saxophonist Gary Plumley with Meta4…..and to finish the season in May we have the fantastic vocalist Tommy Blaize, fresh from the BBC Strictly Come Dancing show….I hope you would agree it's a real good mix for you all to enjoy! "

Music at Marigolds, Harlow Cricket Club. A great regular jazz night in Harlow on the last Friday of every month. More at: www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk. For those of you who live locally you can, if you wish, visit the Clubhouse when it is open and have a drink in one of the most peaceful and picturesque parts of Old Harlow. Currently the Clubhouse is usually open on Saturdays and Sundays from about 12 to about 5 or 6pm depending on demand. The Clubhouse is also available for hire at very competitive rates. They also host some great blues nights, which are included in the listings below: Jazz £8 on the door or £7 in advance - Blues £7 on the door or £6 in advance

9th December - The Jives - (Marigolds Blues Club) www.thejives.com www.myspace.com/thejivesduo

Jeff Chapman on guitars, vocals, foot stomp and Al E. Bye on harmonicas, jaw harp, percussion. Marigolds Blues club makes no apologies for bringing back yet another great act that performed a great gig last year. The Jives are a traditional, delta blues act from Leigh on Sea in Essex. Jeff and Al have been on the circuit for decades although they did not come together in their current guise until 2005. As the Jives, they have played in blues clubs and festivals all over England and have made numerous European Tours. Their sound is simple, authentic performances of many early blues standards. The Jives play a wealth of blues covers in their own style from the likes of Billy Boy Arnold, Little Walter, Chuck Berry, Mose Allison etc. with the emphasis on high energy Essex R&B. The Jives were voted Digital Blues Award for Best Duo in 2008 and were streets ahead of their closest rivals, polling three times as many votes as the second placed nomination. They have been described as all spit and sawdust meaning that they endeavour to keep the traditional blues alive. They give life, access and meaning to an absolutely vital but historic form and are the closest approximation many of us will get to hearing the real thing played live.

30th December - Jo Fooks - (Marigolds Jazz Club) www.jofooks.com

Jo Fooks on sax, Ted Beament on keyboards, Dave Cliff on guitar, Ed Harison on bass and Buster Birch on Drums. Returning to Marigolds after her New Day specials Jo performs on New Years Eve (well nearly) and now needs no introduction. After recording her debut album "Here and Now!", the legendary British trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton invited Edinburgh born Jo to join his eight-piece band with whom she toured and performed in some of the most amazing theatres and venues in Britain. Humphs fun filled and melodic approach to music was to be a huge influence. Through performing in his band Jo also recorded and worked with Acker Bilk and played alongside Tina May, Joe Temperley, Scott Hamilton, Elkie Brooks, and many others. Jo's other influences include Illinois Jacquet, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gorden, Cannonball Addderley and Bill Evans. Her mellow tone is often compared to Stan getz and Zoot Simms. She currently gigs in and around the London area and her teaching positions have included tutoring the RAF bands men (2000-2006).

The Southend Jazz Club meet every Monday at the EKCO Social & Sports Club, Thornford Gardens, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 6PU (Tel: 01702 351641 - http://www.ekcoclub.co.uk/) from 8:00pm. Music starts at 8:30pm. For further information, contact: Shirley Newton Tel: 01702 432102 www.myspace.com/southendjazzclub.

Coming up in the next few weeks -

12 Dec -- Jazz Club Quartet with Johnny Baker guest on vocals
19 Dec -- Hugh Rainey Jazz Band - Christmas Special

"Spikes Place" run two different nights in Essex. Call 01245 420475 for details:
Please call 01245 420475 for details or see website www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub

"Spike's Place" Jazz Club @ Brentwood - 8.30pm
Bardswell Social Club, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.

15th Dec - Johnty Fisher's Flyright Trio - £8-£10
21st Dec - Xmas Party with Tommy Whittle, Georgina Jackson, Jo Fooks and Ted Beament Trio - £12-£15 includes buffet. Booking advisable

Please note: Brentwood gigs are on 2 Thursdays and a Wednesday in December.

"Saffron Jazz" - 3rd Thursday every month - 8.30pm
Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.. Please call 01245 420475 for details or see website www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub

Dec - Closed this month

The Hot Orange Big Band gig regularly at The White Hart Pub, Whitechapel, London E1 7RA .

Los Otros, a quintet (Tenor Sax, Keyboards, Bass and Drums), fronted by Ian Maclean (vocals/guitar), free in the bar every second Tuesday, with some standard jazz plus Brazilian and Latin songs. Ye Old Rose and Crown pub 56, Hoe Street, Walthamstow E17

Jill Adam's band will be starting its new regular gig at the Ship in Leigh on Sea the second Sunday of every month from 5pm till 7.30 pm. Jazz, Blues and Easy Listening.

There will be a Christmas Jazz Night at the Redbridge Sports & Leisure Centre on Wednesday December 21st 2011 it will feature Jim Mullen on guitar Brian Dee on keyboard Len Skeat on bass Paul Wood vocals and Johnnie Withers on drums.

For fans of Trad Jazz out there, may we direct to you Wilf James' comprehensive listings -- http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wilf.james/traditionaljazz2.htm and for those who don't like long URLs using Google for just Wilf's Jazz!!

Award-winning vocalist Sarah Ellen Hughes is making waves on the UK jazz scene. Still only in her 20s, she has already gained International recognition, winning the 2010 International Jazz Singing Competition "Jazz Voices." Sarah caught the eye of distinguished singers Claire Martin and Ian Shaw early on in her career, and Ian appears on Sarah's critically acclaimed 2010 debut album Darning the Dream. Sarah's second release, The Story So Far (2011) features a collaboration with top UK saxophonist Dave O'Higgins. Sarah spent an impressive seven years with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, since when she has established herself as a notable presence on the London jazz scene and beyond. "A talent to look out for" - Jazz Journal. The dates are on this website: http://bit.ly/nhPDgl

Spice of Life - 6 Moor St., London W1.

Pre-bookings: in...@spicejazz.co.uk ; tel/text: 07870 915682 ; www.wegottickets.com for selected dates www.spicejazz.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/spicejazz

WEDNESDAY 14 December - ZENA JAMES + SARAH ELLEN HUGHES with the ROB TAGGART TRIO 'Strong vocal jazz double bill encompassing swing and bluesy funkiness' + Open Mic - 7.30-11pm - £10/£8 MU, students

THURSDAY 15 December - TREVOR MIRES/TOM WHITE QUINTET 'Two trombone-led quintet fronted by first-call session/jazz player and young rising star of the instrument combined with 'kickin'' rhythm section' - TREVOR MIRES, TOM WHITE trombones; JOHN TURVILLE piano, JON COX bass & NICK SMALLEY drums - 7.30-11pm - £10/£8 MU, students

WEDNESDAY 28 December - DURHAM UNIVERSITY BIG BAND 'Classic Big Band jazz' - 7.30-11pm - £8

Jazz at the Wash. Every Thursday evening 9 -11pm. Free Entry. The regular group is now led by that well known keyboard player Bert Leyton playing swing and mainstream. Your genial hosts are Barbara and Frank White at the Ilford RAFA Club, 295 Cranbook Road, Ilford IG1 4UA - opposite the Wash, Valentines Park. Drinks at club prices. Leave the car behind - there is a bus stop right outside! For admission climb the steps, ring the bell and ask for the bar.

There is some great jazz coming up at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG. Tel: 01245 606505, email: boxo...@chelmsford.gov.uk. You can see Chelmsford Theatres' complete Autumn brochure by clicking here. The theatre website is here.

Dinner Jazz at the Red Lion Hotel in Colchester. A new venue for a great evening out. From 7pm with Jazz at 7.30pm—8.30pm & 9pm-10pm. £26 for 3-course dinner, coffee & Jazz 01206 577986 for Table Bookings. Red Lion Hotel, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DJ. There are more details at www.listeningroom.co.uk

A great weekly jazz night - Jazz@St Ant's Now in its 7th year! St Anthony's Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7. Every Wednesday 8.30 p.m. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all proceeds go to the band. All with John Pamenter (double bass) & Sid Thompson (drums). For the latest listings visit www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants or Jazz in London listing. Please download their current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or go to their website: www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants

30 Nov: - Suburban Sax Quartet with Frank Brereton (piano)

Jazz at the Bardeswell - Last Tuesday of every month at the Bardeswell Social Club, Bardsewell Close, off Weald Road, Brentwood CM14 4TJ: doors open 7 pm.: music from 8 - 10.30 pm. Resident trio (John China on piano, : Ted Simpkins on bass and Dave Grant on drums) plus guests. Great crowd and drinks at club prices. Enquiries: Dave Grant 01708 763723

There is a monthly jazz gig in Westcliff on Sunday lunchtime 1pm to 4pm, at a family run Portugese restaurant called O'Picado. Mick Foster (bari & alto sax) will be playing each month, with a guest accompanist. Jazz and Tapas, O'Picado, 403 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7HU, 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Tel 01702 300540. The next O Picado gig will be on 11 December, with Mick Foster and Dominic Ashworth, guitar, usual time.

The Wagon at Wix Harwich Road, Wix, CO11 2RU (nr Harwich) hosts two jazz nights per month. On the First Wednesday its Mainstream/Dixie with The Pheonix Revival and on the Third Wednesday its Traditional/Swing/Blues with The Blackwater Band. (see also http://www.blackwaterband.moonfruit.com). Next Wednesday December 7th 8:30 til 11pm The WAGON @ Wix is on again with Skid et. al. otherwise known as The Phoenix Revival providing quality jazz.

At The Little Crown, 12 Short Wyre Street, Colchester CO1 1LN more Trad Jazz with The Dixie Jazz Trio 8:00 - 10:30 On every 2nd Thursday of the month. This Thursday 7th December with Derek Scofield on assorted reeds) at the Little Crown - 12 Short Wyre Street, Colchester CO1 1LN. Note the time is 8:00 - 10:30pm

Sunday Jazz at The Kingscliff Hotel, Kings Parade, Holland on Sea CO15 5JB - Last Sunday of the Month - Doors Open 7pm Jazz 7.30pm till 10.30pm Admission £9 - Licensed Bar

There is a regular monthly gig by the Kol Paterson Band at The Galley in Woodbridge, 21 Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4LX www.galley.uk.com. Contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622

Every Tuesday Evening 7.30 -9.30pm. Music, Improvisation, Meditation & Mindfulness at Samatha House, near Stisted, Essex. Explore & learn relaxing meditation techniques, music improvising workshops & listening to meditative music (plus Johnty Wilks saxes, synths, flutes, Darnell keyboards & synths,) plus special guests (musicians, meditation teachers including "virtual performance sessions" from around the world via the internet & projected onto a large screen). £5.00 (or £7.50 including food at the earlier time 6.30pm and socialising). There will also be projections, candles and subdued lighting for a relaxing ambience. For more info and to book call Johnty on 0771 359 4543. B & B is also available.

The Cyril Bass Jazz Quartet plus Guests play very nice easy listening jazz every last Thursday of the month from 8:30pm - 11:00pm at The King William IV, 816 High Road, Leyton E10 6AE, opposite the entrance to Tesco. Free entry, with Brodie's brewery real ales and beers at £1.99 pint (at present). See: www.williamthefourth.net and: www.brodiesbeers.co.uk Pub tel: 020 8556 2460 mob: 07976 122853 Email: jamesan...@brodiesbeers.com.

Leytonstone based, quintet 'Hot House' plays the Luna Lounge, 7 Church Lane, Leytonstone E11 1HG on the second Sunday of each month. 8.00-11.00; Free entry.

'Hot House' line up is Ned Edworthy Saxes; John Wallbank Trumpet; Laura Hills Piano; Sandy Shearer Bass; and Sid Thompson Drums.The band plays songs of bebob composer Tadd Dameron and other jazz masters such as Charles Mingus, Billie Strayhorn and Dizzy Gillespie together with songs from the American Songbook

Every Monday evening 8pm -11pm - Ron Spack's Jazztet at The Oakwood, 564 Rayleigh Road, East Wood, Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5HX. Mainstream Jazz, front line changes each week, sitters-in welcome. Meals served prior to and throughout the evening

Dec 12th - Johnny Withers Vibraphone, Chris Engish Keyboard , Glyn Morgan Drums
Dec 19th - Graham Hunter Trumpet, Dave Mascall Guitar, Glyn Morgan Drums
Dec 26th - No Session

For Trad Jazz fans there is the long-established Hornchurch Jazz Club, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex. Tel: Laurie on 07913 558616. Great atmosphere. Dancing. Drinks at Club Prices.Members £5. Guests £6. 8:30 - 11pm. For listings please go to www.essexjazz.co.uk/hornchurch.shtml

We have been asked to mention a venue in Tunbridge Wells, Kent called Trinity Theatre (www.trinitytheatre.net) which hosts music, dance, theatre, comedy and film events. It is almost entirely run by volunteers and has been going for over 25 years:

A little further afield there is jazz every Sunday afternoon at the Railway Hotel in Southend from 5pm to 7pm.  32 Clifftown Road, Town Centre, Southend-On-Sea SS1 1AJ.  A day on the seafront getting tanned and/or rusty, a drink and a couple of hours of jazz once the sun (yeah, right …) starts to go down, then just enough time to get back to Buckhurst Hill for your favourite jam – what better way could there be to spend a Sunday?

There is a regular session at The Woolpack, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich IP4 2SH on the last Sunday of each month and bank holidays with a regular rhythm section and different front line each month. Contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622

The little Jazz Club @ The Mayflower Pub. High Street, Old Town, Leigh … behind the fish and chip shop. For more info: 01702 478535. Early Bird Special Cod and Chips £5.95 from 7pm. Free live music Thursdays from 8pm. Friendly, candlelit jazz night- it's like listening to jazz in your own front room. Every week Two For Tea ( Heather Simmons on double bass and vocals/ Wendy Morgan on ukulele and vocals) will play for your enjoyment from 8pm and then welcome following acts.

Frank Griffith Giglist Frank Griffith, Director of Performance, School of Arts, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH 01895 266572. 07976 313224 www.frankgriffith.co.uk

12 Jan -- FG with the Hugh Ockendon Trio. 8PM, Bexleyheath Conservative Club, 151 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7EZ. £6 admission

11 Feb -- The Brunel University Jazzbridge, conducted by Frank Griffith. "Friends of Ickenham Hall" benefit. 7.30 PM, The Compass Theatre, Glebe Ave, Ickenham.£10 admission. www.ickenhamhall.org.uk

27 Apr -- The Frank Griffith/Georgia Mancio Quintet. 8.30PM, Carswell Golf Club. Farringdon, Oxon, SN7 8PU. £12 admission.01367 718903. www.oxfordlivejazz.com

The David Morris Quartet (David Morris - guitar, Steve Salkind - sax, Vicky Tilson - double bass and Reinis Axelsson- drums), perform every last Sunday of the month at the King's Head in Acton (www.kingsheadacton.com). Admission free.

The London Jazz Guitar Society run by David Morris (www.meetup.com/LondonJazzGuitarSociety/) have weekly jazz guitar workshops at the King's Head in Acton and also publicise and arrange meetups at jazz guitar gigs around London. These workshops are aimed at players who are already competent at the guitar, but who are either new to jazz improvisation or have some gaps in their knowledge.
In the near future there will be classes for beginners as well. Go to the website for all the details and updates.

The Moorish Lounge, 3, Quay St., Woodbridge present the Paul Hodgson Trio featuring guitarist Jim Mullen and organist Mike Gorman on the last Sunday of every month. 2 to 5pm. Admission FREE.

A Norfolk gig - The Eddie Seales Big Band perform on the 1st Tuesday of the month (except Jan.) is at The William Burt Centre, West Winch (near Kings Lynn).

www.eddiesealesbigband.co.uk

Carol Braithwaite's performances listed - for more information please ring 01702 232377, or see her website www.carolbraithwaite.com

31/12/11 - New Years Eve at The Blue Boar - Church Road, Maldon -
Carol Joins the Sayers Storyville Jazzband along with special guests - Dave Browning - piano and David Price - banjo. 9 - late tickets include buffet. Tickets available from The Blue Boar direct.

5/1/12 - Wellstead Jazz Club 27-29 Wellstead Gardens, Westcliff SS0 0AY. Monthly Jazz held - first Thursday of every month..Joining us for our 2nd Anniversary/Late Xmas Party
Dave Browning - piano giving the evening a Trad feel., Tim Huskisson - clarinet/sax, Ted Simkins - bass (8 - 11pm. Adm £4). Enq: 01702 344855

20/1/12 - British Legion Club, Church Hill, Rayleigh. Dance or relax to an evening of smooth and melodic jazz. Carol is joined by:
Tim Huskisson - piano - Ted Simkins - bass - Mike Sagrott - guitar - Dave Grant - drums
8.30 - 11pm. Small entrance fee charged.

28/1/12 - Park Inn Palace Hotel, Church Road, Southend on Sea, SS1 2AL. An evening of Swing & Jazz standards with the trio
Tim Huskisson - piano, Mike Sagrott - guitar
Ted Simkins - bass. 8.30pm - 11pm (This is a FREE monthly event)
For more information : 01702 455100

31/1/12 - Chigwell Jazz Club with the Jazz Crew. Met. Police Sports Club, High Road, Chigwell - Mike Barry/Pete Gregory/Paul Budd/Roger Curphey/Pete Oxenburge. 8:30 - 11pm. Entry charged. Tel: 020 8925 8313 for information.

The Jazz Crew is available for parties, events & occasions for information email carol_br...@msn.com or call 01702 344 855 web: www.carolbraithwaite.com

Eileen Ford's Lunchtime Jazz at "The Edge" Café, 80-84 Market Place, Romford. (Nr The Bull Pub). Entrance FREE. Performances on Sunday Lunch-time between 1.00 - 3.00 fortnightly. Come and join Eileen and Hadleigh Ford for a relaxing couple of hours listening to your favourite jazz standards (and more) or just pop in for a quick drink. The Edge offers Full licensed bar, a range of hot and cold snacks and drinks or a Sunday Lunch for around £6.00 . For more info phone Eileen on 07799 390 758.
Next Date:- 18th December

The Pheasantry - London's leading supper club 152-154 King's Road London SW3 4UT. Listings follow. Monday - Saturday. Doors 7.00pm Show 8.30pm Sundays: Doors 6.30pm Show 8.00pm Bookings: 08456 027 017 | www.pizzaexpresslive.com

Verona Chard's upcoming gigs are listed on her website. www.veronachard.com -! And the radio show: Verona's radio show Women in Jazz is on www.ukjazzradio.com. "I welcome your feedback, let me know of any female instrumentalists and singers you love to listen to".

For information on Stella Goodey's gigs. Access her website www.stellagoodey.com. Call 07787 317464.

News & Forthcoming Events at EXCHANGE HOUSE MUSIC CLUB, Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex, CM4 0QY. Tel. 01277 824 616. Contact David Price:

David recently completed his purpose built mini concert hall at his residence in Blackmore, Essex.
The Banjo Club meets every Monday at Exchange House 2.00-4.00pm. Play the music - join the banjo band.
David Viscount Price A.L.C.M., Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex CM4 0QY. Tel: 01277 824 616 or 07885 423 393 www.jazzbanduk.com

And especially for those of you with children/grandchildren still in school, or those with an interest in promoting music amongst our youth, we would like to bring to your attention the excellent music services and facilities provided by Essex Music Services. They are part of Essex County Council and provide " Quality instrumental tuition and workshops to school and colleges in Essex, covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles" " The opportunity for young people to perform in many youth orchestras and choirs " and " Concerts throughout the county where the groups showcase their talents."

One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) which is for young musicians who have a love for jazz. Members need to attain a minimum of grade 5 in their chosen instrument, and entry is by audition. The EYJO meets monthly for rehearsals. EYJO also go on tour and perform around the county. Their Musical Director is Martin Hathaway, who has directed the EYJO since 1991 and is one of the country's leading jazz musicians. Martin is a member of numerous orchestra and quintets and was one of the leading lights in establishing the Heathcote Arms 344 Grove Green Road Leytonstone London E11 4EA as a prime venue for jazz in London, attracting the likes of Kenny Wheeler, Harry Beckett, Don Weller and other renowned jazz musicians. Martin has won awards for both performance and composition including the MCPS Best Original Composition Award in the BBC Big Band Contest. He has recorded and toured with Radiohead and appeared on their Platinum album Kid A. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz.

Tickets for Essex Music Services' Jazz concerts may be purchased by calling 01206 798788 for tickets or email beverley...@essex.gov.uk

For those of you familiar with the Buckhurst Hill Jam (www.jazzjam.co.uk) and Infusion (www.infusionband.co.uk), check with Chris (piano) who is an avid EYJO member..

Retrospectivejazz, are a trad and Dixieland band based in darkest NE Essex. You can find their website at www.retrospectivejazz.co.uk

If you live in or work in Kensington or Chelsea there will be a Kensington Community Singing Workshop & Concert on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (GMT). Kensington Community Voices Project is about bringing the community together with singing! Both existing community groups and individuals who live and work locally! A little singing can help with your health & well being. More details at http://bit.ly/pE2hbp. London Lighthouse, 111-117 Lancaster Road, London W11 1QT

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David Charles Big Band is looking for new players! Trumpet players, and trombonists in particular! And a baritone sax player. Experience of big bands is not necessary, just a keen desire to learn and play. They meet in Stock near Billericay on Wednesday evenings and do occasional gigs - two this year, but it varies. If you are interested contact Jo on 07969814858

Regular reader, Roger Haywood, North Norfolk, alto sax, who tells me he has a good ear but is a poor reader is looking for a teacher to help him on his reading. Can anyone help? Also, he asks, any other jam/workshop sessions in his area he could sit on. He particlaularly likes standards and post-bop strong tunes. Please contact Roger directly: rhay...@issuesmanagers.com

The Anthologists are looking for a new keyboard player as their current incumbent returns to Australia in October. Any interested parties should email: theanth...@hotmail.co.uk

Musicians Wanted: Keyboard player and Guitarist for work with semi-professional jazz singer in Hornchurch, Essex area. A varied repertoire but mainly standards. Please call Eileen on 07799 390 758 for more information.

St Albans Big Band (new name for the St Albans Stage Band) is looking for young talented trombonists in the area who would like to join. Maximum age 18. They are looking at doing the Music For Youth Festival this year, both regional and national festivals, collaborating with the North Herts Big Band as well as booking a top jazzer to play with the band this year. If interested, please email ke...@jazzjam.co.uk

Bass player wanted

Southend Jazz Co-operative needs a bass player! We are a jazz workshop that meets every Saturday morning in St Michaels Church Hall in Leigh-on-Sea from 10 am to 1 pm. There is an average attendance of 20 aspiring jazz players (mostly saxes) with varying experience from beginners to advanced players, but at the very least everybody knows how to follow lead sheets and chords, and jazz etiquette in general, for example playing fours. The focus of the co-op is on the development of improvising skills with an extensive jazz and standards repertoire. The Saturday sessions blend regular tuition with small group playing. A feature of the Co-op are the masterclasses from top professionals, giving the opportunity to play with the great names of British Jazz. Our recent guests have included Andy Cleyndert, Dave Cliff, Alan Barnes, Stan Sulzmann, Steve Waterman and Art Themen. Other sessions are taken by club members.

We have several harmony players, mostly very competent guitarists, and our drummer runs the club, so we always have a full rhythm section - except, now we are looking for a bass player! This is a wonderful opportunity for a bass player to hone skills, learn from the pros, and enjoy a morning's jazz. Please check out the Co-op at the website on www.southendjazzco-op.co.uk. If you are interested give Richard Dray a ring on 01268 781700 for a chat or email him at richar...@ymail.com

Modern jazz orchestra in Lordswood, Medway seeks 1 trumpet and 3 trombones to complete the 18 piece line up. Strong 5 piece rhythm section inc. Latin percussion. Strong sax section led by international recording artist and touring session man, Gary Barnacle. Excellent first trumpet and first trombone ready to lead a new brass section. Sight reading essential. Plenty of opportunity for improvisation (previous improvisation experience not essential, classically trained players welcome). Workshop session with an excellent MD once a fortnight. Inclusive and friendly with a subsidised bar!!! Contact lisa...@tesco.net or call 01622 736800.

Musicians wanted for a big band based in Hatfield, Herts. In particular trombones, trumpets and saxes needed, but if you fancy big band playing please get in touch. Rehearsals every Monday evening. Please call Dick Barnard on 07754 406965 for more information.

Musicians wanted!! The Eastbury Concert Band welcome extra musicians at this time. They are essentially a wind band but they play a variety of popular music and have dance band and jazz musicians in the ranks. It is certainly a good training ground for reading music. More information on website with pictures - http://sites.google.com/site/theeastburyconcertband or ring Lance Roberts - leader and conductor on 01245 441071, Mobile - 07871 179947 or send me an email and I will forward it on.

Alto sax player, returning after a few years' hiatus, looking to join jazz/latin/funk band or group. Solid experience and good sight reader. Based in East London so can travel anywhere within the M25 and Essex if near a tube/train station. Reliable and punctual. Contact ess...@hotmail.co.uk

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For those jazz musicians out there looking to hone their skills there are Thursday night workshops run by John Seeley in Leigh-on-Sea. www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk/Jazz-Workshop.html. All levels welcome, all instruments. At St.Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LF

The aim of the Thursday Night Jazz Workshop is to provide a creative and relaxed atmosphere for musicians of all levels, to learn theory aspects of music, and gain practical knowledge of performing. The music that will be used will range from Hard Bop, Modern to Contemporary Jazz, and will be arranged to a high level. The teaching of this workshop focuses on the 4 P's Principle. Posture, Pulse, Phonology, and Personality within music. The method of teaching will follow a style called simultaneous learning. The ingredients of pieces are extracted and worked through by connecting areas of learning as aural, visual, rhythm and improvisation. These are then placed back into context, allowing the individual a deep understanding of the piece and its musical principles.

Thursday 15th (Performance) December 2011, 7:30pm - 9:30pm, £7 Entry

East Coast Wind in partnership with The Havering Saxophonics will be hosting a series of Saxophone Masterclasses over the next few months. This selelction of masterclasses will cover specific topics rather than a general how to improvise type class. The events will be held at The Coopers and Coborn School on Tuesday evenings from 7pm -9pm. Cost to attend is only £5.For more details call John at East Coast Wind on 01708 446644.

This from Loughton guitar legend Mike Eaves, who has worked with artistes as diverse as Lee Ryan, Will Young, Shirley Bassey, Michael Ball, John Williams, Martine McCutcheon, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Please see www.mikeeaves.co.uk for more information and details of special offers, or call Mike on 020 8508 5539:

Short Courses - A range of short courses are currently available. These consist of a block of lessons designed to focus on a specific function, including: Refresher course for lapsed players, Jazz Improvisation, Session Player techniques, Sight Reading, Preparation for a performance etc. Bespoke short courses can be put together also, such as learning a specific piece of music. Short courses can be taken independently, or in addition to regular lessons, and are taught on a one to one basis.
Taster Courses - A specifically designed experience to give beginners a taste of playing guitar. A block of four lessons can be taken which will take you through the basics, enabling you to decide if the guitar is the right instrument for you. All taster courses are one to one to ensure you have the best introduction to the instrument possible.
Instrument Hire - A newly available service, guitars can be hired for taster courses. Electric or acoustic guitars available at a fee of £5 per week. Full size and 3/4 size instruments available. Damage deposit of £50 required, refundable upon return of instrument.
Gift Vouchers - Gift vouchers make a great present for a loved one or close friend. Gift Vouchers are available for short courses, taster courses or a set number of regular lessons as you require. Order now and a voucher showing the gift details can be provided.

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And something a bit different, courtesy of JazzJam regular Johnty ... “Musicians Heaven”, a unique Bed & Breakfast and retreat for jazz musicians run by a musician (saxophonist, jazz, electronica), based in a gorgeous 16th Century manor house in mid Essex. Rehearse, compose or practise in your room, jam with other guests, enjoy the peace and quiet of “non music time” or listen to the enchanting sounds of nature as you wander around the grounds.  Only 1 hour from London, 20 minutes from Stansted Airport, based in the heart of Essex.  A musicians retreat, where you won’t have to worry about disturbing the neighbours, where you can get inspiration for new compositions and where you can meet other like - minded people.  Ideal for composers seeking an idyllic and inspiring refuge to compose, to touring musicians who need somewhere to rehearse or musicians looking for a holiday or short break where they can practise their instrument or jam with others in the evenings. See http://www.myspace.com/529278563 for more details or Call Johnty Wilks on 0207 193 1977 (London number for bookings).

A great recording studio where Chris has just done some work which we would highly recommend for jazz and vocal recordings. Based in Reading unfortunately, but very reasonably priced (£125 per day for weekdays and £140 per day for weekends), with a producer who has got a great feel for the style as well as being incredibly friendly and helpful. He can do everything from a couple of live demos through to producing a fully mastered CD album. www.m4studios.co.uk - for more details call Craig on 07595 643680 or email enqu...@m4studios.co.uk

Dave Self is a lifelong jazz fan, performer and DJ. He is a presenter of a jazz show for Blast 1386 - Tuesdays midday toCARL ORR on guitar [yes the guitarist with the billy cobham band] and ANDY NOBLE on keyboards . carl and andy are both from australia and are both top class exellent musicians 1pm, repeated on Fridays 8pm to 9pm. You can listen in to his show at http://radiotime.com/station/s_6837/Blast_1386.aspx. Dave has also kindly written a review of the Cork Jazz Festival for Jazz Update, which you can read at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/daveself.shtml

A really good website, kindly pointed out to us by Steve Duke. www.jazzonthetube.com. Basically it is a directory of all the great jazz videos which can be found on YouTube sorted by artist ... highly addictive!

I am sure most of you already listen in, but if you weren't aware of it you really should be listening to jazz broadcaster of the year Paul Barnes's show The Late Paul Barnes. The show is broadcast each Saturday between 11pm and 1am on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and 3CR (Beds, Bucks, Herts). And for those of you who aren't night owls, thanks to the wonders of modern technology you can "listen again" any time, anywhere by going to: www.bbc.co.uk/norfolk/programmes/schedules

The Grapevine magazine, the most comprehensive FREE what's on guide in East Anglia. is going to be devoting a monthly jazz page trying to promote jazz to a wider and younger audience. Including a jazz gig round up every third month.

For jazz fans there is a new blog which is well worth reading, written by Josh Jennings. The British Jazz Blog aims to celebrate, and give a platform to, the fantastic British jazz scene. Focusing on the contemporary side of the genre, the articles are written in a personal, informal manner, ideal for getting people from outside of the genre just as excited about the music as hardcore fans of jazz! www.britishjazzblog.com

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Arthur Mann has a complete setup for a Keyboard Gigster for sale. Comprising Technics 3000 keyboard, folding stand, usual pedal and cables. Torque 2754SK Amp which incorporates a channel for vocal mic. 2 Torque keyboard speakers. The keyboard comes in a custom made padded and fitted case.Telephone him on 01708 721781 if you want to know more.

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And finally ... absolutely nothing to do with jazz, but: 1. my daughter is one of the performers; and 2. they are fantastic! A video of Epping Gymnastics Display Team performing recently, representing Great Britain at the World Gymnstraeda in Switzerland.
http://youtu.be/YEDPn-2CvGM

Courtesy of our friends at Jazznights:-

Clare: The Humphrey Lyttelton connection continues with the effervescent saxophonist Jo Fooks as our guest. Sitting-in spot open to all. For reservations please call 01787 237653 or email in...@jazz-nights.com. Adm £8. Music 8pm-10.30pm. Check www.jazz-nights.com for details. Note: This will be the last performance at The Bell of organisers Roger & Larraine Odell - the final gig at The Bell on Sunday 11th December will feature the brilliant Crissy Lee's Hybryd. The final gig at The Bell features this great drummer and her band Hybryd playing a range of music from jazz to funk and everything in between. Famously associated with her big band Crissy demonstrates that she is equally at home in a smaller setting.

THE CAVENDISH SUITE, THE BELL, CLARE, SUFFOLK, CO10 8NN
8 - 10.30pm Door £8
Table seating may be booked by reply or on 01787 237653 if you wish.

In the New Year Jazznights moves to The Function Suite, The Cherry Tree, Knowl Green, Belchamp St Paul, Suffolk and on Sunday 8th January the guest will be the American jazz diva Sandi Russell.


Belchamp St Paul: In the New Year Jazznights starts again on Sunday 8th January at our cosy, welcoming new venue in the Function Suite, The Cherry Tree, Belchamp St Paul with our first guest of 2012 - the great USA jazz diva, Sandi Russell.

Stoke By Nayland: Fleece Jazz at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa present on Friday 2nd December the John Law Trio. 8pm start. Call 01787 211865 and check www.jazzatthefleece.org.uk for more details.

Bury St Edmunds: Singer Sophie Garner is with the Chris Ingham Trio at The Hunter Club, 65, Guidhall Street on Friday 25th November. Starts at 8pm. On Sunday lunchtime on the 27th November Digby Fairweather/Julian Marc Stringle/Chris Gower appear from 12 mid-day to 3pm. All details are at www.hunterclub.org.uk or call 01284 748280.

Bury St Edmunds: The Devil's Kitchen Collective feature the Mark Butcher Band on the Saturday 3rd December at The Greene King Social Club, IP33 1QT. Doors open and food served from 7pm. See www.thedevilskitchencollective.co.uk for directions & details.

Bury St Edmunds: The Jazzheads art exhibition is still on at the Apex Gallery, 1st Floor, Charter Square, IP33 3FD until Tuesday 22nd November from 10am to 5pm. Check out the new site for photographers, artists, musicians, etc., www.sudburycreatives.co.uk.

Ipswich: On Sunday 18th December the jazz club have got the Karen Sharp Sextet at The California Club, 195, Foxhall Road, IP3 8LB. Doors 7.30pm. Music 8pm. Adm £13. See www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk.

Cambridge: The CMJC present Tony Kofi's Standard Time Trio on Friday 25th November at the Hidden Rooms, The Basement, 7a, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BA. Doors 7.15pm - 8pm start. Phone 01223 514776 or 07912 627762 or email moder...@hiddenthing.com. See www.cambridgejazz.org for more details.

Cambridge: The Andy Bowie Quartet are at The Clarendon Arms, 35/6, Clarendon Street every Sunday from 8.30pm. Free admission. Check http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=953052 for details.

Cambridge: On Saturday 3rd December Harmony in Harlem are at the Stonetime Jazz Club, Cooks Barn, Whitelands Farm, Bottisham, CB25 9BD. Tickets/enquiries: 01223 810840. Starts 8pm.

Bungay: The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Ditchingham, NR35 2RU have got the Sole Bay Jazz Band playing every Thursday from 8.00pm. Tel: 01986 896143 for info.

Lyng: The Dereham Jazz Society present Dave Cliff & Phil Brooke with the Mike Harris Duo at the Lakeside Country Club, Quarry Lane, NR9 5RS on Wednesday 23rd November. Adm £10. See www.lakeside-jazz-club.co.uk for details.

Norwich: Jazz At The Greenman, Wroxham Road, Rackheath, NR13 6NQ continues every Tuesday when top UK guests appear with the resident Simon Brown Trio. Free. 8.30pm start.

Lowestoft: Milestones Jazz Club present the Reg Webb Trio at the Hotel Hatfield, The Esplanade, NR 33 0QP on Sunday 4th December. Adm £7/£6. Doors at 8pm - music from 8.30pm. Call 01502 568684 or see www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk for more details.

Buckhurst Hill: There's an open-mic Jazz Jam Session for instrumentalists and vocalists at the Sports & Social Club, 50, Queens Road, Essex, IG9 5BY every Sunday. 8.00pm start. Adm £3. See www.jazzjam.co.uk or contact ke...@jazzjam.co.uk or call/text 07970 910080 to check dates.

Leytonstone: The East Side Jazz Club at the Lord Rookwood, 314, Cann Hall Road, E11 3NW present the Julian Siegel Quartet on Tuesday 22nd November and on Tuesday 29th November the Mark Lockheart Quartet appear. 8.30pm to 11.00pm. Tel: 020 8989 8129.

Walthamstow: E17 at the Cricket Club, 48a, Greenway Avenue, E17 3QN feature Tom Hewson's Treehouse on Wednesday 23rd November and on Wednesday 30th November the Matt Ridley Trio appear. Check www.myspace.com/e17jazz for details.

Mill Hill: The next session at the jazz club at the Mill Hill Golf Club, 100, Barnet Way, NW7 3AL is on Wednesday 23rd November and features the Vasilis Xenopoulos Quartet. Details at www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk.

Thanks

Keith


 

 

 


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