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The climax of the National Jazz Archive’s 30th anniversary year is a fundraising concert by the National Youth Jazz Orchestra’s Nonet at the 100 Club in London’s Oxford Street (100 Oxford Street W1D 1LL) on Wednesday 21 November, as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Doors 7.30pm Tickets £17.50. https://www.nationaljazzarchive.co.uk/events, phone 020 8502 4701 or email eve...@nationaljazzarchive.org.uk for details.
The
NYJO Nonet comprises past and present members of the National Youth
Jazz Orchestra, and is a showcase for some of the most talented young
jazz musicians in the UK. With a focus on small-group improvisation,
the Nonet will play the classics from the Great American Songbook that
has established its reputation. This NJA fundraising concert will
showcase the Nonet's skill, inspired soloists and wonderful
‘cool-school’ arrangements.
It is anticipated the Nonet will feature
Lewis Boreland (alto sax), Chris Whiter (tenor sax), Jonny Ford
(baritone sax), Harry Evans (trumpet), Owen Dawson (trombone), Joe Hill
(piano), Nick Fitch (guitar), Jack Tustin (bass), Rod Oughton (drums)
and Ellie Bignall (vocals). Special guest will be saxophonist Josephine
Davies, who played with NYJO from 1999 for three years, primarily on
tenor sax. She has subsequently worked and recorded with a huge variety
of musicians, and is a great, original voice on the UK jazz scene.
Highlights of the National Jazz Archive’s anniversary year have been the
exhibition ‘Rhythm and Reaction: The Age of Jazz in Britain’ at 2
Temple Place, London (attracting over 40,000 visitors), a display at the
Love Supreme Festival (with around 40,000 visitors), memorable
fundraising concerts close to the Archive’s home in Loughton, Essex – a
sold-out big band performance in March and a superb concert by the
Julian Marc Stringle Quartet in June – and an exhibition on ‘Women in
Jazz’ at the Barbican Music Library, London, opening on 16 October and
running till 31 December 2018.
Christmas Concert - An evening of Jazz, Popular and Christmas tunes Presented by John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group on Thursday 6th December 2018 - 8pm to 10pm, Free
admission and refreshments and a Raffle. Main Hall, St. Michael and
All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LF Email: in...@johnseeleyjazz.co.uk Website: www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
Green Fair Music Club at the Cranbrook Castle Tennis Club (St.George’s Rd/Pavilion Rd Ilford IG1 3PG - 10 mins walk Gants Hill - on Friday 23 November - Showcase Jazz Night featuring three great singers: Sue Holland, LA Webber and Bernice with their superb accompanying jazz musicians
Freddie Freeloader’s second Jazz Jam will take place at the Black Bull pub in Chelmsford CM12PN from 4-7 on Sunday November 18th.
Andrew Linham Quartet @ Queens Theatre Hornchurch featuring guest trumpeter Sam Warner on Thursday 29th November 2018 at 8pm Admission £10.50
https://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/whats-on/show/andrew-linham-jazz-quartet/
An evening of swinging jazz standards and compositions from the quartets’ celebrated debut album Abandoned Silence with special guest trumpeter Sam Warner.
“Whether on rapid-fire or slow-burn setting, Linham is a musician of tremendous invention and flow.” - Robert Shore Jazzwise May 2012.
Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra @ Vortex Jazz Club - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! on Sunday 16th December 2018 at 8pm Admission £10.00
http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/andrew-linham-jazz-orchestra/
The
Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra present original big band music from their
first album ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’ alongside a collection of new
Christmas works entitled ‘Christ-Mess’. Composed and arranged by their
enigmatic leader and baritone saxophonist Andrew Linham, this ensemble
has been genre swapping their way into the future of contemporary big
band music with original tunes unfettered by style and convention.
Bringing together a wealth of talented music from London this is an
particularly exciting performance as they premier their new Christmas
inspired works which have never before seen the light of day and will
leave you grinning from ear to ear.
“The cleverly titled Weapons
of Mass Distraction firmly establishes the Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra
has a signification addition to today’s big band scene and a group that
deserves wider recognition at the international level.”
“They
play with guts and attitude, and manage to inject outrageous humor into
even the most demanding of musical passages, striking a perfect balance
between the sublime and the ridiculous” Ed Enright, Downbeat (Editor’s Pick) December 2017
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 (vcls)
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JAZZ RADIO
'Jazztonic' . . . 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 out every Wednesday at 7pm and is repeated at 7am the following morning (Thursday). There is no catch-up service . . . so listen live, or the following morning (Thursday). Radio Nene Valley is on Facebook and Twitter
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
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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
7th November – Pete Allen’s Hot Four
Pete Allen - clarinet/saxes & vocals Dave Browning – piano
Keith Donald – double bass John Petters – drums
A fabulous entertaining evening of swing from this talented Quartet led by the brilliant clarinettist/saxophonist Pete Allen, also featuring the superb popular stride pianist Dave Browning, double bassist Keith Donald and the master swing drummer John Petters
14th November – Atila Sings His Favourite Songs Atila – vocals
Colin Oxley -guitar Gabriel Latchin - piano
Matt Home – drums Conner Chaplin - double bass
Following Atila’s sell out shows at the Club ‘Broadway to MGM’ and ‘Atila Sings Nat King Cole’, tonight he will be singing a selection of his all time favourites.
21st November – Susana Sheiman + Gunther Kurmayr Quartet
Susana Sheiman - vocals Vasilis Xenopoulos – tenor sax
Gunther Kurmayr – piano Manuel Alvarez - double bass Matt Home - drums
Susana Sheiman is one of the most personal and acclaimed voices of contemporary Spanish jazz. Warm and rich tone, wide register, intense and powerful expressiveness are just few of Susana Sheiman’s singing features. Born in Madrid where she initiated her career mainly as a soul singer, Susana moved later to Barcelona, Spain’s main jazz scene. She quickly started touring and recording with some of the most acclaimed musicians and bands either locally and internationally. Susana Sheiman has worked with the Barcelona Jazz Orchestra, Jesse Davis, Frank Wess, Nicholas Payton, Ignasi Terraza and Brad Leali among many others.
A fervent admirer of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Anita O’Day, Judy Garland, Kay Starr and Nancy Wilson, singers who have inspired Susana to create her own personal style.
28th November – ‘Salute to Benny Goodman’ – Pete Long Quartet
Pete Long – clarinet Nick Dawson – piano
Richard Pite - drums Anthony Kerr - vibes
We welcome back at Members’ request Pete Long celebrating the music of the first incarnation of the Goodman Quartet, where the bass-less rhythm section is driven by the alliance of bass drum and pianist's left hand. The Quartet will be playing the early Goodman hits such as Avalon, Lady be Good, Dinah, I’ve Got Rhythm, Airmail Special, China Boy, After You’ve Gone, Moon Glow and many others.
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
31st October- Paul Higgs
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, 27th November, 2018 completes our programme of gigs for 2018
PRE CHRISTMAS JAZZ / BUFFET, for just £15 per head by ticket only, so early bookings essential to avoid disappointment, featuring CARLTON JAZZ, by PAUL HIGGS, trumpet, DEREK CLENSHAW, trombone, MARTIN NICKLESS, clarinet, TIM HUSKISSON, keyboard and TED SIMKINS, bass, with leader DAVE GRANT, drums, playing a complete potpourri of music gems to bring in Christmas.
Paul Higgs,
trumpet, needs no introduction being a regular visitor to the Club in a
variety of guises that this multi-instrumentalist performs across the
country. He currently is touring 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. Tonight he
will be enlightening you to his excellent trumpet skills of a master
musician.
Derek Clenshaw trombone, the choice of
top bandleaders, when in need of a freelance jazz musician. Performs
with all UK jazz stars, preferring music of mainstream and jazz
standards, having a sweet touch and a warm rounded sound of the
trombone. Derek has been seen in many bands, playing with such
well-known names as Humphrey Lyttleton, Freddie Randall, Mike Cotton,
John Crocker, Julian Marc Stringle, and Bruce Adams.
Martin Nickless, clarinet,
makes clear his first love in music is for the big band and his career
includes various genres of music from classical to pop and has played
for many West End shows, with sessions for composer Stanley Myers as
well as touring with Jack Jones, Frankie Vaughan & Norman Wisdom.
Martin is also known for his writing and arranging and is clearly an
outstanding exponent of the clarinet and called upon for many other
gigs.
Tim Huskisson, keyboard, was self taught at a
very early age and became inspired by the 78rpm records he acquired, a
hobby of his to this day. Taking clarinet lessons in his teens he began
playing with local jazz bands before receiving further encouragement
from Digby Fairweather and taken on a jazz cruise to Sweden with his
‘All Stars’ in 1981. By a chance meeting with Brian Conley he played in
summer shows and became his MD in the 90’s. Latterly he has dedicated
himself to the music that first inspired him and has established himself
as one of the busiest and finest musicians on the jazz circuit.
Ted 'the hat' Simkins,
skeletal bass, and a member of the resident trio, is one of the elder
statesmen of bass players around, but all musicians still wish for the
same energy and prowess that he puts into every gig. No matter the style
or genre Ted fits into the groove automatically such is the experience
of this much admired musician whose main interest at one time was
photography. Whatever it is that keeps him going, and if he could only
bottle it, would make him a fortune.
Dave Grant,
drums, leads the resident trio at Jazz at O B’s, primarily in the
interest of keeping Jazz live in Brentwood which he has done so for over
thirty years. Originally from The Old House in Brentwood Dave enjoys
the ‘Dixieland’ style of jazz having played with many musicians of that
genre and many others who have guested at the Club. He has his own DG
Quartet playing local gigs and also runs Carlton Jazz.
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
***** INTRODUCING OUR NEW 'DANCE TUESDAY' *****
DELIGHTED
TO ANNOUNCE A SLIGHT CHANGE TO THE TUESDAY FORMAT. ONE TUESDAY EACH
MONTH WILL BE AN EVENING FOR DANCE. WE START ON NOVEMBER THE 13TH WITH
THE FABULOUS SWING & PARTY KENT BASED AND 'HULLABALOO'. BOOKING
ESSENTIAL. PLEASE TELEPHONE ANNIE ON 07504-232783.
www.anniesjazz.co.uk Telephone 07504-232783 As always, please book early.
TUESDAY 13th of NOVEMBER - FEATURING SWING & PARTY BAND 'HULLABALOO'.
Jarrod
Coombes on Bass & Lead Vocals, Ian Harris on drums, Martin Towner
on Guitar and vocal & Ivan Thompson on sax, clarinet & blues
harp. The vibe is upbeat to put a smile on your face and get your feet
tapping.
With a blend of jazz, jive, rock n roll, swing, jump jive
and an original twist on pop, Hullabaloo are a fantastic four piece
swing band playing material ranging from Gershwin to James Brown. Their
versatility allows them to adapt a vast array of songs to venues of any
size. Sophisticated close harmonies, classy arrangements & exciting
showmanship make this band produce a distinctive sound that once heard
is rarely forgotten.
IN NOVEMBER JIM MULLEN WITH ZOE FRANCIS, CLAIRE FOSTER & JUDY NIEMACK.
IN DECEMBER THE JAZZ DYNAMOS, LIANE CARROLL & THE RED STRIPE BAND.
“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 6th November – 8.00pm
Matt Wates with Leon Greening – piano Julian Bury – bass drummer TBC
Tuesday 13th November – 8.00pm
Vasilis Xenopolous Quartet
Tuesday 20th November - 8.00pm
From Spain Susana Sheiman – vocals Gunther Kurmayr – piano Manuel Alverez – bass & Steve Brown - 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 24th November 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Mick Foster – saxophones Dominick Ashworth – guitar Julian Bury – bass Tristan Mailliot - 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
Wed 14th Nov - JACK FREE's CHICAGOANS 8 pm (Open to Non Members)
This veteran Trombonist leads a fine bunch of musicians with Peter Rudeforth (Chris Barber Big Band) John Crocker (Ex same band) the highly talented and popular Tim Huskisson Piano Fine Bass & Drums Murray Salmon/Martin Guy.
Wed 28th Nov - THE WESTSIDE SYNCOPATORS
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
Going forward from October - Reduced price tickets at £5 for under 18’s
Sunday 4th November 2018
Nicola Farnon Trio
Sunday 2nd December 2018
Pete Long’s ELLINGTONES (10 piece band playing the Music of Duke Ellington )
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
16th November - Cadillac Kings: www.cadillackings.co.uk
Mike Thomas: vocals, harmonica, slide guitar, Mal Barclay: lead guitar, vocals, Tim Penn: piano, accordion, vocals, Roy Webber: drums, vocals, and Paul Cuff: double bass, Fender bass.
The
Cadillac Kings are firm favourites on the blues, r&b, rock &
roll & swing dance scenes and feature five of the UK's top roots
musicians. Inspired by early rhythm & blues styles with a distinctly
modern take lyric-wise, they have earned a reputation for wowing
audiences from night clubs to festivals, from theatres to dance halls,
the length & breadth of the UK & Europe, from the Canary Islands
to the Arctic circle. Since their formation in 2000 the band has
opened shows for & shared stages with countless famous blues, rock
& roots acts and have picked up numerous awards on the way.
Their fifth & latest album, “The Secret of my Success” released in
Oct 2016 to unanimous praise in the UK, USA & Europe was chosen by
the UK’s Independent Blues Broadcasters Association as one of the best 3
releases of 2016 alongside Kaz Hawkins & Joe Bonamassa in the top
40 blues cds of the year. They're a band at the top of their game with
a well-earned reputation for their unfailing ability to put on a great
performance, playing the very best good time blues with warmth &
humour exuding from every pore.
30th November - Marigolds Jazz All Stars featuring Enrico Tomasso: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/4467726?autoplay=true & https://www.fandalism.com/martinguy
http://www.jazzcds.co.uk/artist_id_565/biography_id_565 & http://www.timhuskisson.com/index.html & https://www.josecanha.com/
Enrico Tomasso trumpet/vocals, Martin Guy drums, Mark Crooks sax, clarinet, Tim Huskisson keyboards, and Jose Canha bass
Enrico
was born into a musical family and was brought up on the earlier
styles, Swing and Dixieland, by his dad before he discovered Miles
Davis, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard and the ‘fusion stuff’, which
opened his mind to anything.
When Louis Armstrong came to London in
1976 Enricos dad introduced him, age 9, to Louis at London Airport. As
Enrico had taken his trumpet with him, which he had been playing for 3
years, he serenaded Louis in the airport with ‘Sleepy Time Down South’
as alluded to in our posters. Enrico has gone on to become a very top
trumpeter in the jazz world winning numerous awards and playing with
many famous musicians in many prestigious bands as well as leading his
own ensembles.
There is too little space here to do justice to
Enrico’s illustrious career or to even scratch the surface of the
careers of the other musicians in the band other than to say in Greg’s
own words that, ‘they are all top blokes’.
14th December - The Eric Ranzoni Trio: http://www.ericranzoni.co.uk
From
North London much-acclaimed Eric Ranzoni returns after previous
knockout gigs. Renowned on the London Blues scene, including a residency
at Boisdales in Belgravia, for his tremendous piano playing Eric’s
musical talents are second to none.
Since returning to London in
2003, Eric has become known as an exceptional and versatile pianist,
with a warm singing voice and a knack to entertain. Solo or accompanied
by excellent musicians, he’s played the Blues (and Roots music in
general) in many top venues in London and about, with frequent stints
abroad. In great demand as Blues pianist with London-based bands, he
played piano on Mud Morganfield’s, Muddy Waters eldest son, UK/European
tour, along with Big Joe Louis and Wes Weston.
In Mud's band he's
appeared on 'Later with Jools Holland' on BBC TV and played major Blues
Festivals alongside artists like Sting, John Mayall, Herbie Hancock,
Santana, Jack Bruce, Van Morrison...
Eric's has played with Ray
Cooper (Elton John and Eric Clapton percussionist), Jools Holland, Otis
Grand, Buddy Whittington, Charlie Musselwhite, Big Joe Louis, Bill
Hurley (The Inmates), UK top band Cadillac Kings, Chas Hodges (Chas
& Dave), boogie woogie stars Ben Waters & Axel Zwingenberger etc
28th December - The Alan Barnes Quartet: www.alanbarnesjazz.com
Alan Barnes Sax, Ted Beament keyboards, Simon Thorpe bass and Clark Tracey drums
Alan
is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader
and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and
baritone sax that has few peers. His range and brilliance have made him
“first call” for studio and live work and his recorded catalogue is
immense whether as leader/co-leader, alone or supporting other artists.
The recipient of numerous British Jazz Awards, Alan has played
residencies and toured tirelessly, building a warm rapport, making him
uniquely popular in British jazz.
Local lad Ted Beament needs no introduction to regular patrons and as space is short……
Simon Thorpe plays in bands across the jazz spectrum as well as leading
his own bands with a double bass style that is strong and melodic - one
of the UK's most popular players.
Son of Stan Tracey CBE, Clark has
forged his own varied jazz career. After playing in his father's
various ensembles Clark has gone on to tour worldwide and record
extensively. He has formed many bands with many famous musicians and has
freelanced with some of the most important jazz artists home and
abroad. Gifted composer and teacher Clark formed his own record
companies, Tentoten Records & Resteamed Records which is devoted to
his father’s works. He is one of the sharpest jazz drummers in the
country, playing with a keen-eared awareness making him one of the most
entertaining drummers in the country.
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
November
4th – Marius Rudnick. The first time at the club for Marius who is a versatile flute and reed player. For this evening he brings along not only his instruments but his band to entertain us with jazz numbers from the 1950’s and 60’s.
11th – Ollie Benson’s Hot Club Group. Another group back because they were liked so much. It features Ollie Benson guitar, Peter Sellars violin and Tim Huskisson clarinet. The group plays jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli reminiscent of The Hot Club of France.
18th – Paula Jackman’s Jazzmen. Paula Jackman leads her mostly Essex based Jazzmen. The six-piece jazz band with the usual front line of Allan Bradley (Lord Arsenal) trumpet, Paula blowing clarinet and Bob Alcoe trombone play their very own brand of Dixieland jazz as well as traditional jazz.
25th – The Jack Clifford Swingtette. Another wonderful end to the month with an evening of jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack blowing clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with a guest front line and a rhythm section of regulars Tim Huskisson tinkling the ivories, Alan Clarke caressing drums and Roger Curphy plucking the bass.
December
2nd – Rance’s Rocking Chair Band. Led by Dave with his trumpet this Dixieland seven-piece jazz band entertains with plenty of vocals, a dash of humour for good measure and always provide an evening of foot-tapping jazz.
9th – 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.
16th – Jackie Free’s Chicagoans. The Chicagoans were formed in 1980 and ever since they been playing the Windy City’s style of jazz. This week with Tim Huskisson on piano.
23rd – Iris Harmon and Her Boys. Swing into Christmas with Iris and ‘Her Boys’. Iris sings old and new jazz numbers in her own inimitable style.
30th – 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 4th November 2018 SIMON HURLEY Guitar Simon graduated in 2010 with a First Class Honours Degree from Colchester Institute, He is competent in many styles. His jazz playing is much inspired by that of Joe Pass and Martin Taylor who is quoted as describing Simons playing as 'Just Beautiful' . Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 2nd December 2018 PAUL HIGGS Trumpet Paul is a highly respected and talented musician who came up through the ranks of NYJO performing with greats such as Louie Bellson & Tony Bennett. He is a fine pianist, composer & arranger, being MD at the national theatre for many years. Paul is a long time member of Graeme's quintet. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
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
Weds 28th November 2018 – Snake Davis Band – Classic Sax Solos
Snake Davis has played with the likes of James Brown, Smokey Robinson and Chaka Khan, Eurythmics, Lisa Stansfield and M-People. His live shows deliver superb dance music with flavours of soul, reggae and dance. Snake has played the club several times and for this particular gig he will be bringing his successful “Classic Sax Solos” show to town for you all to enjoy! Tickets £18
THE CRICKETERS JAZZ CLUB, 228 London Road, Westcliff SS0 7JG – where we set our regular jazz club for the second Wednesday every month. If you want to eat in Carlo’s adjacent restaurant it’s worth booking a table as jazz night gets busy – 01702 345053. Our next jazz night will be on Wednesday November 14th and by public demand we have invited Simon Spillett, the superb tenor saxophone player back to the club. He created such a stir last time he joined us with have asked him to make a return spot. His idol is Tubby Hayes and you will not be surprised that he will incorporate some of Tubby’s numbers. He will be backed by our hard working rhythm section, Alan Clarke (drums), Roger Curphey (double bass) and Chris Kibble on piano. Of course Digby Fairweather (trumpet) will join Simon from time to time to make the music even more exciting! The music starts at 8.30.pm but get there early for the best seats – and remember to book your place at the adjoining restaurant if you wish to eat before the music starts. There is no entrance fee and parking is available without any charge close by. Should be a good one – see you there!
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 Nov 17th 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
Weds 28th Thurs 29th & Fri 30th November - Rat Pack Refreshed Show
Steve Pert (Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), TBC (Trumpet), TBC (Sax)
Six Piece Band featuring Vocalist Steve Pert. 'Rat Pack Refreshed'
celebrates the songs of Frank Sinatra and his contemporaries, all served
up with wit and charm. This vibrant, energetic show will include
classic Rat Pack songs such as Fly Me To The Moon, New York New York,
One For My Baby, The Lady Is A Tramp, That's Amore, Volare, Mr
Bojangles, Ain't That A Kick In The Head, and many more.
Weds 19th & Thurs 20th December - The Ivy Room Christmas Special
Georgina Jackson (Tpt & Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), TBC (Saxophone)
Hosted by Vocalist and Trumpet player Georgina Jackson. Georgina's
sassy vibrant style brings you swinging songs and melodies associated
with the best of the female and male crooners from the past hundred
years, plus all your Christmas favourites. Guaranteed to be a swinging,
toe tapping, bluesy and fun night for all with a fabulous festive feel.
JAZZ at WICKHAM BISHOPS VILLAGE HALL Saturdays, 6.30 for 7.30pm at , just off A12 South of Witham, Essex CM8 3NN. Admission £12.50, ring Gordon on 01621 891717. Bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles.
November 10th - Simon Nelson and DixieMix
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
5 Nov - East Coast Jazz Wanderers
12 Nov - Heather Simmons & The Jazz Club Quartet (Tim Huskisson, Eddie Johnson, Alan Clarke and Ollie Benson)
19 Nov - Pedigree Jazz Band
26 Nov - Mahogany Hall Stompers
3 Dec - Red Hot & Blue
10 Dec - Mike Barry’s Uptown Gang
17 Dec - Hugh Rainey Jazz Band
24 Dec – Christmas Eve - No Jazz
31 Dec – New Year’s Eve – No Jazz
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.
November 6th - Razzamajazz Dixieland Band (Formerly Dixieland7). Our popular Traditional jazz band playing all the old favourites from the Crescent City.
November 13th - Conchord Big Band A popular and very accomplished band with outstanding soloists. Always welcome at the club.
November 20th - Treble Clef. With John Davis on alto sax / flute / piano , Jonathan Grogan guitar Brian Norman drums and Chris Hargreaves bass. A laid back trio playing a mixture of latin,swing and bepop. Vocals by Bryony.
November 27th - Hertswing Big Band John Davies presents the expected Basie swing and drive with an ever stimulating programme. With star singer Vicky.
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 15th November – 8.30pm
Al Nicholls & Jo Fooks Quintet
Admission £13.00
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 8th November – 8.30pm
From USA Greg Abate – alto sax Gunther Kurmayr – piano Simon Thorpe – bass and David Ingamells - drums
Thursday 22nd November – 8.30pm
Chris Dean – trombone/vocals Trevor Brown – piano Tom Mark – bass and Max Mills - drums
JOANNA'S PLACE Fairycroft House, 37 Audley Road, Saffron Walden CB11 3HD
Saturday 1 Dec - Christmas Special. Jazz at the Movies - A Swinging Christmas!
Back by popular demand, Joanna is joined by her Jazz at the Movies
playmates for what has become a Saffron Walden Christmas staple! Don't
miss it!
SATURDAY 19th January - WINTER WARMER - Tina May Joanna
Eden hosts the evening and supports the delightful doyen of British
Jazz,Tina May, who has mesmerised audiences throughout the world - 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 11th Nov – LEE GIBSON
Sun 25th Nov – ED JONES
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
Tues Nov 6th From The Late Show at Ronnie's THE ARTIE ZAITZ QUARTET £12
ARTIE ZAITZ Guitar & Leader .. exciting young guitarist
MIKE GORMAN Piano/Org .. Top musician & great favorite (+ Indian food expert )
DAVE PATTMAN Congas .. breaths Latin & has toured worldwide with the best, including the world famous Beuna Vista Social Club ...
STEVE BROWN Drums .. Multi Brit Jazz Award Winner & an asset to any band
Nov 15th MICK FOSTER & KAREN SHARP QUINTET www.mickfoster.org.uk // www.karensharp.co.uk £12 Battle of The Baritones ! ! !
This
is an amazing meet of two of the UK's baritone sax giants, with Mick
Foster , the man who is the UK's own Gerry Mulligan in style, stance
& sound in every way ~ Plus Karen Sharp ~ The British Jazz Award
Winner ~~ These two head to head ~ wow !!!
Plus the wonderful swinging trio of ....
TED BEAMENT piano ~ ANDREW CLEYNDERT double bass ~ ROD BROWN drums
November 22nd PHIL DeGREG + THE ALAN BARNES QUINTET £12
www.phildegreg.com ; // www.alanbarnessax.com
Wow ~ What a line up From The USA ,Phil DeGreg recognised worldwide as the professor & educator of piano jazz , playing with ALAN BARNES the multi Brit Jazz Award Winner & his amazing quintet of award winners of ...
BRUCE ADAMS tpt.. DAVE GREEN double bass... STEVE BROWN drums
Nov 29th STEVE WATERMAN .. VASILIS XENOPOULOS QUINTET £12
Playing some really Hot Toe Tapping Jazz with all your favorite numbers, all backed by this wonderful rhythm section
JOHN HORLER piano.. ALEC DANKWORTH double bass.. BOBBY WORTH drums
Diary Dates
December 6th It's Almost Christmas ~ THE MATT WATES QUINTET
December 13th The Famed FJC Christmas Party With Kent's own number one party band THE COLROSE 7 2019
January 3rd From The Jools Holland R & B Orchestra DEREK NASH with his Full Latin Band PICANTE'
JAZZ CAFE POSK- 238-246 King St, London W6 0RF. (nearest tube Ravenscourt Park Station) Reservations … ring Peter on 07415 892 436
Saturday 3 November. Tony Kofi and The Organisation. Tickets on the door £10. Advance £8. Students £5.
Tony Kofi- Baritone Saxophone, Simon Fernsby - Guitar , Pete Whittaker – Organ, Pete Cater – Drums
Serving up an evening of dynamic jazz, master sax man Tony Kofi returns with a stellar line-up performing works from their new album “Point Blank”. Tony ranks as one of the most popular jazz men in the UK and this event promises to be an evening of stylish, contemporary and expertly played intoxicating Jazz. NOT TO BE MISSED!
Friday 9 November. Janet’s Jazz Night with guests Mark Perry on Trumpet & Alice Testa on Vocals…with Terence Collie on Piano, Nick Lenner-Webster on Bass & Rha Stranges on Drums. Plus JAM SESSION.
Our fantastic and very popular series of Janet’s Jazz Nights are hosted by Janet McCunn and fabulous house band led by Terence Collie and feature a first set with a special guest instrumentalist followed by a guest vocalist joining Janet for the second set. The third and final set is a jam session so all can come and sing and play
Saturday 10 November. Denmark Street Big Band present Jazz at the Movies with Viviana Zarbo plus Weronika Bielecka & Julia May. Tickets on the door £12, Advance £10, Students £6.
The Denmark Street Big Band recreates the swinging jazz sounds of the Big Band era, performing compositions that span an entire century of music led by Paul Burch, this special event will showcase a selection of much loved tunes form the golden era of Hollywood.
Friday 16 November. Way Out West Side Story. £12 on the door. £10 Advance. Students £5.
Tim Whitehead – tenor sax, Tony Woods – alto sax, Kate Williams – piano, Dave Jones – bass, Nette Robinson – vocals/baritone, Nick Mills –trombone, Gary Willcox – drums
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of composer Leonard Bernstein’s birth, ‘Way Out West Side Story’ sees London’s landmark collective of jazz musicians re-imagining his music.
Tonight’s performance will consist of four horns, vocalist and a rhythm section, including the talents of Tim Whitehead, Tony Woods, Kate Williams, and Nette Robinson. The collective’s re-imaginings of Leonard Bernstein’s works will cast new light on his wonderful music, laying down a marker for the hundredth anniversary of the composer’s birth.
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
2 November, £18 Andrew McCormack's Graviton
"Graviton represents the highest level of musicianship you could get together in one band." - Jamie Cullum
Andrew McCormack piano, Noemi Nuti vocals, Josh Arcoleo saxophone, Robin Mullarkey bass, Josh Blackmore drums
9 November, £15 - Elina Duni & Rob Luft Duo featuring Fred Thomas
"A fiercely individual voice, infused by jazz as well as her own cultural roots. - EFG London Jazz Festival
16 November Tina May
"Lesser
artists... may have grabbed the headlines, but Tina May remains the
most expressive and technically gifted jazz singer on the UK scene" -
Kenny Mathieson, The Scotsman
Tina May vocals, Robin Aspland piano, Arnie Somogyi bass, Steve Brown drums
23 November, £16 African Jazz Quintet
Exciting African Township music will keep your feet tapping!
Frank Williams ~ Tenor Sax, Alastair Gavin ~ Piano, Cameron Pierre ~ Guitar, Raph Mizraki Bass, Kofi Oheneba Adu ~ Drums
30 November, £16 Talinka
"Terrific emotional depth . . . Very entertaining and richly enjoyable." - Peter Jones, Bebop Spoken Here
Tali Atzmon vocals, Gilad Atzmon bass clarinet/soprano sax/accordian/guitar, Yaron Stavi bass, Jenny Bliss viola da gamba/flute/barque violin/vocals
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 7.30, Music 8pm
Friday 16 Nov BEN HOLDER - Spirit of Stéphane 8pm (doors 7:15pm) £14 / £7 u25
Incendiary Hot Club swing excitement with Ben Holder, a young violinist who has graduated from child prodigy status to being the incredible rising star of Stéphane Grappelli-style jazz fiddle. BEN HOLDER (violin) CHRIS INGHAM (piano) Rev ANDREW BROWN (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.
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
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.
BIG BAND JAZZ NIGHT – BROMLEY - FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH - 8.30pm start - £6 admission. With the Mick Collins Legacy Jazz Orchestra at Sundridge Park Working Men’s Club, 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5AF. The Orchestra, a 16-piece, is one of London’s finest and longest established, and features top-class musicians from the South East, alongside the best up-and-coming players from Trinity Laban Conservatoire. 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, London N14 4PE.
Booking telephone number: 020 8292 9222. Booking email: book...@chickenshed.org.uk
Friday 9 November - The Inimitable Liane Carroll at 8:30pm £20
The unrivalled multi-award winning Jazz cabaret entertainer Liane Carroll brings her unique talent back to delight the devoted Chickenshed fan club.
A joyous free spirit, Liane Carroll captivates everyone who sees her
perform. She delivers every song as though she wrote it. A classically
trained pianist since she was three, she possesses a true musicality
that lifts her interpretations into the realms of art in their own right
and to hear her sing even the best known standard or the most hackneyed
pop song is to hear that song afresh.
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
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
Kenny Ball Junior is performing in the gardens of Sir Henry's (Romford Rd, Aveley, South Ockendon RM15 4PR) in Aveley Essex every Sunday (weather permitting) singing songs from the 50s to the 70s - swing jazz etc from 1pm 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 18 Nov - The Castle, High St, Colchester CO1 1TH (4pm-7pm)
Sun 16 Dec - The Castle, High St, Colchester CO1 1TH (4pm-7pm)
FRANK GRIFFITH UPCOMING GIGLIST- www.frankgriffith.co.uk for more info
30 November, 1-2PM. FG w/Nikki Iles, piano; Dave Green, bass. Beldam Room at Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH
CAROL BRAITHWAITES' GIG LIST. (more - website:carolbraithwaite.com) Many thanks
Friday 9th November
Billericay Const. Club, 1AHigh St, Billericay. CM12 9BE
Lunchtime menu available + club prices for drinks.
Fun starts at 12:30 - 2:30pm. £7 door.
Thursday 15th November
Hadleigh Cricket Club, Rectory Road, Hadleigh SS7 2NQ
An evening of easy listening jazz played in a friendly club
atmosphere.Special guest: Shanti Jayasinghi - trumpet.
Time 8 - 10.30pm. £10 entry.
Tuesday 27th November
Jazz at: Old Brentwoods' Club, Ashwells Road, CM15 9SE
Guesting with Dave Grant's Carlton Jazz Band. 8 - 10.30pm.
For the Diary - More info later:
14.12.18 - Billericay
15.12.18 - North Weald
20.12.18 - Hadleigh Cricket Club. (xmas special)
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!
4 November - The Big Band at Christmas
Playhouse Theatre, Harlow at 2.00pm
www.playhouseharlow.co.uk 01279 431945
8 November - Hits From The Blitz
Stratford Playhouse, Stratford Upon Avon at 2.30pm
www.stratfordplay.co.uk 01789 333990
20 November - The Big Band at Christmas
Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth at 7.30pm
www.manorpavilion.com 01395 514413
21 November - The Big Band at Christmas
Alban Arena, St Albans at 2.00pm
www.alban-arena.co.uk 01727 844488
22 November - The Big Band at Christmas
Elgiva Theatre, Chesham at 7.30pm
www.elgivatheatre.com
27 November - The Big Band at Christmas
Library Theatre, Leighton Buzzard 7.30pm Start
www.leightonbuzzardlibrarytheatrre.co.uk 0300 300 8125
28 November - The Big Band at Christmas
White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm Start
www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk 01424 462288
29 November - The Big Band at Christmas
Mowlem Theatre, Swanage 7.30pm Start
www.mowlemtheatre.co.uk
2 December - The Big Band at Christmas
Parkway Cinema / Theatre, Cleethorpes 7.30pm Start
www.parkwaycinemas.co.uk 01472 290100
3 December - The Big Band at Christmas
Playhouse Theatre, Epsom 7.30pm Start
www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk 01372 742555
4 December - Five Star Swing at Christmas
Artrix Arts Centre, Bromsgrove at 2.30pm
www.artrix.co.uk 01527 577330
5 December - The Big Band at Christmas
Civic Centre, Rotherham 7.30pm Start
www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk 01709 823621
6 December - Five Star Swing at Christmas
Parkway Cinema / Theatre, Beverley 7.30pm Start
www.parkwaycinemas.co.uk 01482 968090
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 Start
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 .12.18 - 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
13 December - The Big Band at Christmas
Bonnington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham 7.30pm Start
www.bonningtontheatre.co.uk 0115 901 3640
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. www.bottleneckblues.com. Good food, reasonably priced available to eat at your table if required. Further information, upcoming shows, map etc, available at www.bottleneckblues.com.
On 30th October, we have a great favourite, namely Rag Mama Rag, with no introduction required for what could be described as the ultimate self-contained duo experience. Absolute quality guaranteed!
For those that haven’t so far attended, the new venue is the St. George Hotel.
If you drive past with the Roffen on your left, the venue is a couple
of hundred yards up New Road, on the left. There is on-site parking
both on the roof, accessed from the front and in the basement at the
rear, although you can find plenty of on-street parking within a short
walk. Parking in one of the car parks requires (immediate) registration
in the venue, available on panels both in the lobby and in the
performance room itself. The website address: www.george-hotel.co.uk
Please
enter the venue via the main front door and make your way down to the
Stanley Ballroom. Tickets £12.00, pay on the door. Bookings to me at
the return email address. Doors open 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm.
Good food, reasonably priced, available to eat at your table if
required. Further information, upcoming shows, location 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
WEDS 7th November – ‘20 YEARS OF SPICEJAZZ!’ PAUL PACE + ANTON BROWN + RACHAEL CALLADINE vocals + ALEX WESTERN-KING QUARTET + SPECIAL GUESTS – ‘A celebration of great live jazz at the Spice of Life since 1998’ Doors: 6pm, Music: 8-11pm - £10/£8 advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/451249
FRI 16th Nov - EFG London Jazz Festival - JAM EXPERIMENT + RORY INGHAM QUARTET -
Winners of the '2014 Jazz North Introduces Scheme', JAM EXPERIMENT are a
young quintet with an unusual frontline of trombone and violin
presenting an engaging mix of contemporary jazz, funk and electronica.
RORY INGHAM trombone, DOMINIC INGHAM violin, TOBY COMEAU keys/piano, JOE LEE bass & JONNY MANSFIELD drums Doors open: 7pm, Music: 8-11pm - £12/£10 advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/443157
SAT 17th Nov - EFG London Jazz Festival - BLAKEY'S BOYS - 'THE MUSIC OF ART BLAKEY' - MATT TELFER/ANDY DAVIES QUINTET - Blakey's
Boys’ celebrate the music of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, which
was undoubtedly one of the most influential jazz combos with a career
spanning 35 years. Hard blowing tenor sax man, MATT TELFER leads the band through arrangements of classics such ‘MOANIN’, ‘ARE YOU REAL’ and ‘LESTER LEFT TOWN’. With dynamic trumpeter ANDY DAVIES and an almighty rhythm section, featuring drummer PETE MILES, bassist MILES DANSO and pianist CHRIS JEROME expect
hard swinging high energy performances. Narrating the story of the
great drummer and the various editions of the Jazz Messengers is jazz
promoter/aficionado and singer PAUL PACE.http://www.matttelfersax.com https://www.facebook.com/matt.telfer.7?fref=tsDoors open: 7pm, Music: 8-11pm - £12/£10 advance https://www.wegottickets.com/event/443158
SUN 18th Nov - EFG London Jazz Festival - GARETH LOCKRANE BIG BAND - 10TH ANNIVERSARY! Debuting
at the Spice in the 2008 London Jazz Festival, this exciting 18-piece
ensemble containing London’s top jazz players is a natural extension of
top UK flautist Lockrane’s other projects, Grooveyard and his septet,
whilst at the same time being a fiery and unruly animal in it's own
right. Line-up: MIGUEL GORODI, TOM WALSH, STEVE FISHWICK HENRY COLLINS (trumpets)
TREVOR
MIRES, MARK NIGHTINGALE, OLLI MARTIN, BARRY CLEMENTS (trombones) GRAEME
BLEVINS, JULIAN SIEGEL, JAMES ALLSOP, MIKE CHILLINGWORTH, RICHARD
SHEPHERD (saxes)
GARETH LOCKRANE (flutes/compositions) ROSS STANLEY (keys) ROB LUFT (guitar) RYAN TREBILCOCK (bass) IAN THOMAS (drums) HUGH WILKINSON (percussion) Doors open: 1pm, Music: 1.30-4pm - £15/£12 advance https://www.wegottickets.com/event/443159
SUN 18th Nov – EFG London Jazz Festival - TOKYO CHUTEI IKI - Return
of the joyful 10-strong Japanese baritone saxophone posse who were a
big hit of the 2006 and 2008 London Jazz Festivals. Translated as ‘Tokyo
Bass Frequency’, this ensemble is one of Japan’s most extraordinary
groups. Expect plenty of infectious bass/baritone resonance plus a wild
theatrical performance that has benefited from playing with the likes of
Taraf de Haidouks and the gypsy brass band Fanfare Ciocarlia. MIZUTANI
AKIRA baritone saxophone/ vocals, KITO AKIRA baritone saxophone, SUZUKI
HIROSHI baritone saxophone, HIGASHI RYOTA baritone saxophone, TSUTSUI
YOICHI baritone saxophone UDAGAWA TORAZO baritone saxophone , YAMAMOTO
MASATO baritone saxophone, YAMANAKA HIDEYUKI baritone saxophone, NAGATA
KOSEI baritone saxophone & IDEZAKI YU baritone saxophone
http://www.eqcd.net/english https://www.facebook.com/TokyoChuteiIki Doors: 7pm; Music: 8-10.30pm - £12/£10 advancehttp://www.wegottickets.com/event/443160
MON 19th Nov – EFG London Jazz Festival - MATT ROBERTS BIGGISH BAND -
Charismatic young band leader, composer and arranger brings his
10-piece little big band to the Spice with a dedicated show to the great
jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard who composed classics such as RED CLAY,
LITTLE SUNFLOWER and SKY DIVE. Doors: 7pm; Music: 8-11pm - £12/£10
advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/443161
TUESDAY 20th November - EFG London Jazz Festival – QUENTIN COLLINS/TOM HARRISON SEXTET - Hard
bop combo playing material from an album recorded earlier this year
comprising top-flight musicians including dynamic US saxophonist Meliana
Gillard. QUENTIN COLLINS trumpet/flugelhorn, TOM HARRISON alto
sax, MELIANA GILLARD tenor sax, JIM WATSON piano, CONOR CHAPLIN bass
& WINSTON CLIFFORD drums Doors: 7pm; Music: 8-11pm - £12/£10 advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/443162
WEDS 21st Nov - EFG London Jazz Festival – LEO RICHARDSON QUARTET - ‘straight-ahead
no-nonsense swingin’ hard bop’ Without a doubt, Leo Richardson is
widely recognised to be one of London's leading jazz tenor saxophonists,
best known for his honest, straight-ahead, contemporary hard-bop style.
His most significant influences include John Coltrane, Joe Henderson,
Dexter Gordon, Horace Silver and Art Blakey. The superb line-up will be LEO RICHARDSON tenor sax, RICK SIMPSON piano, TIM THORNTON bass & ED ‘RODDY’ RICHARDSON drums
Leo has studied with world-class saxophonists- Jean Toussaint, Julian
Siegel, Martin Speake, Mark Lockheart and Mick Foster. In 2012, Leo was
awarded the Trinity College of Music Jazz Achievement Award and in 2013
graduated with a 1st class degree with honours in Jazz Performance. His
hard-driving quartet has been a ‘Late Late Show’ favourite at Ronnie
Scott’s Jazz Club for some months now. Doors open: 7pm; Music: 8-11pm -
£12/£10 advance https://www.wegottickets.com/event/443163
THURS 22nd Nov - EFG London Jazz Festival – ALINA BZHEZHINSKA QUARTET ‘INSPIRATION’ - ALINA BZHEZHINSKA harp, TONY KOFI saxes, LARRY BARTLEY double bass & JOEL PRIME drums/percussion - Originally
from Ukraine/Poland and now based in London, Alina Bzhezhinska is an
internationally renowned harpist. She has performed with leading
classical and jazz musicians such as Shabaka Hutchings, Django Bates,
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and the Glasgow String Quartet. Her duo, with
award-winning jazz vocalist Niki King, has supported Gregory Porter.
Alina’s critically acclaimed Quartet led the 80th Birthday celebrations
for Alice Coltrane around the UK in 2017. Their appearance at the EFG
London Jazz Festival in a special triple bill featuring Denys Baptiste
and Pharoah Sanders - 'A Concert for Alice and John' - has been
nominated for Best Live Experience of the Year at the 2018 Jazz FM
Awards.
Alina has recorded a solo album called Harp Recital and is
featured on recordings by the American harp ensemble Harp Fusion and the
Scottish jazz group New Focus. Her new album, Inspiration, will be
released in June 2018 through Ubuntu Music. “I set myself on a mission
to tell Alice and John Coltrane’s story in my own words, through my own
interpretation of their music and my compositions,” explains Alina. The
album was funded in part by the PRS Women Make Music Award.
TONY KOFI Having 'cut his teeth' in the “Jazz Warriors” of the early 90’s, award-winning saxophonist Tony Kofi (www.tonykofimusic.com)
has gone on to establish himself as a musician, teacher and composer of
some authority. Tony’s playing has also been a feature of many bands
and artists including “US-3” World Saxophone Quartet, Courtney Pine,
Donald Byrd, Eddie Henderson, The David Murray Big Band and Sam Rivers,
Andrew hill, Ornette Coleman, Nu-Troop and Jazz Jamaica. His fluent and
fiery hard-bop soprano/ alto/ tenor playing is constantly in demand.
LARRY BARTLEY is
a bassist / composer who has been a staple of the London &
international jazz scene for the past 20 years as a side man and as a
leader. His 2003 debut album, "ALONG THIS WAY" was nominated for 'best
new work" in the BBC JAZZ AWARDS. Larry has also played & recorded
in various bands including Abdullah Ibrahim, Tony Kofi, Denys Baptiste,
Ingrid Laugbrock, Stanley Turrentine, Steve Grossman, Donald Brown (of
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers), David Murray, Orinn Evans & Gary
Bartz.
Australian drummer JOEL PRIME has become an
important addition to British jazz. Winner of 'Australia's Best Up &
Coming Drummer' competition in 2011, his versatility across congas,
drum kit and all manner of Afro Cuban and Brazilian percussion sees him
performing with Alina Bzhezhinska Quartet, Mr Little’s Noisy Band, Felix
Riebl and The Copasetic Foundation amongst others.
"...Bzhezhinska’s superlative touch on the instrument does her role model proud..." Kevin Le Genre, Jazzwise May 2017
“…Bzhezhinska shares with Alice (Coltrane) a mastery of the jazz harp…”
★★★★★ Will Hodgkinson, The Times, November 2017
videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEjKtHABboo https://youtu.be/WC59YOJ0zQ4 Doors: 7pm; Music: 8-11pm - £12/£10 advance https://www.wegottickets.com/event/443164
FRI 23rd Nov - EFG London Jazz Festival – BRASS FUNKEYS Spirited Second Line Revelry, Galloping Gypsy Czárdas, Soulful Jazz Funeral Marches, Pumping Brass Driven Funk! ROB
SMITH, ROB SLATER, JACK COURTNEY trumpets; VIJ PRAKASH, TOM GREEN
trombones; DAVID ROBINSON tenor sax; JOHN CADDICK sousaphone; SCOTT
JOWETT drums & CHRIS BRICE percussion
The Brass Funkeys
are an 8-piece London-based Brass Band who draw on the traditions of
New Orleans. Formed in 2011, they have played at major festivals
including Glastonbury, Wilderness and the North Sea Jazz Festival as
well as London venues including The O2 Brooklyn Bowl, Koko Camden, and
Ronnie Scott’s. Whether performing a powerful amplified stage show or as
a totally mobile marching band, the Brass Funkeys bring together some
of the most talented musicians in London in an eclectic live show
bursting at the seams with ideas and infectious energy. They have
recently launched their second album “Rabble Rouser” with a sold-out
show at Rich Mix and a 14-date UK tour from Cornwall to Newcastle,
featuring 13 tracks of original compositions by band members and unusual
covers such as Gorillaz ‘Dirty Harry’ and Royce Wood Junior
‘Honeydripper’. “Rabble Rouser” marks the Brass Funkeys out as a
trailblazer in the new generation of UK Brass Bands, while still holding
true to the New Orleans sound.
“Brass has not been this good since that time Reel Big Fish covered A-Ha…The Brass Funkeys are my favourite band.” 10/10 (Glastonbury review) Emma Garland, Editor VICE MAGAZINE: Noisey Music
“Hugely enjoyable!” **** allaboutjazz.com “Rabble Rouser” review
"Wow, these guys were fantastic, hugely entertaining and creative!"
Chris Gilvear, Jazz FM“Sounds great, really tight!” Kirk Joseph, The Dirty Dozen - Doors open: 7pm; Music: 8-11pm - £12/£10 advancehttp://www.wegottickets.com/event/4431665
SAT 24th Nov - EFG London Jazz Festival – VANDO JAM hosted by te MATT TELFER QUARTET - First set from house band comprising MATT TELFER tenor sax, BENET McLEAN piano/violin, MILES DANSO bass & CHRIS DRAPER drums - followed by a jam where all are welcome. Doors open: 1pm; Music: 1.30-4pm - £5/£3 advance/Free to MU members http://www.wegottickets.com/event/443167
SAT 24th Nov - EFG London Jazz Festival – BRASS FUNKEYS Spirited Second Line Revelry, Galloping Gypsy Czárdas, Soulful Jazz Funeral Marches, Pumping Brass Driven Funk!
ROB
SMITH, ROB SLATER, JACK COURTNEY trumpets; VIJ PRAKASH, TOM GREEN
trombones; DAVID ROBINSON tenor sax; JOHN CADDICK sousaphone; SCOTT
JOWETT drums & CHRIS BRICE percussion
The Brass Funkeys
are an 8-piece London-based Brass Band who draw on the traditions of
New Orleans. Formed in 2011, they have played at major festivals
including Glastonbury, Wilderness and the North Sea Jazz Festival as
well as London venues including The O2 Brooklyn Bowl, Koko Camden, and
Ronnie Scott’s. Whether performing a powerful amplified stage show or as
a totally mobile marching band, the Brass Funkeys bring together some
of the most talented musicians in London in an eclectic live show
bursting at the seams with ideas and infectious energy. They have
recently launched their second album “Rabble Rouser” with a sold-out
show at Rich Mix and a 14-date UK tour from Cornwall to Newcastle,
featuring 13 tracks of original compositions by band members and unusual
covers such as Gorillaz ‘Dirty Harry’ and Royce Wood Junior
‘Honeydripper’. “Rabble Rouser” marks the Brass Funkeys out as a
trailblazer in the new generation of UK Brass Bands, while still holding
true to the New Orleans sound.
“Brass has not been this good since that time Reel Big Fish covered A-Ha…The Brass Funkeys are my favourite band.” 10/10 (Glastonbury review) Emma Garland, Editor VICE MAGAZINE: Noisey Music
“Hugely enjoyable!” **** allaboutjazz.com “Rabble Rouser” review
"Wow, these guys were fantastic, hugely entertaining and creative!"
Chris Gilvear, Jazz FM“Sounds great, really tight!” Kirk Joseph, The Dirty Dozen
Doors: 7pm; Music: 8-11pm - £12/£10 advancehttp://www.wegottickets.com/event/443166
SUN 25th Nov – EFG London Jazz Festival – ALEX MUNK’S ‘FLYING MACHINES’ - Emotive
and dramatic music, drawing upon influences as jazz, progressive rock
and metal to create an utterly unique and modern sound. Formed by
guitarist Alex Munk in 2014, Flying Machines features some of the most
innovative young musicians to emerge in recent years from the UK jazz
scene, Matt Robinson on piano/keyboards, Conor Chaplin on electric bass
and Dave Hamblett on drums. Centred on Alex's unique compositional
approach, the band fuse visceral improvisation with anthemic melodies
and lusciously textured soundscapes. It's a sound shot through with the
here and now of London's cutting-edge music scene, a decadent mash up of
free-wheeling improvisations, prog rock energy and ambient meditations
that never detract from the emotive lyricism at the music's core.
Having released their self-titled debut album to critical acclaim in
October 2016, with glowing reviews, Flying Machines went on to complete a
24 date UK tour supported by Arts Council England which ended with a
sold out, headline performance at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. The band
went on to perform on the BBC Introducing stage at Latitude Festival.
Having recently finished off a breakthrough year with performances at
London Jazz Festival and Cambridge Jazz Festival, Flying Machines are
about to record their second album with the Grammy, MOBO and Mercury
nominated producer Sonny Johns.
"Sweet, lyrical passages blend
with impossible prog-like time signatures to create a fresh, modern
sound with its own distinctive character" Peter Jones, LondonJazzNews
"Incredible musicianship, tight and crisp" Jez Nelson, Jazz FM
"...alchemical
infusions of jazz, prog, metal and pop make for a vibrant mix of the
visceral and vertiginous, combining melody and soundscape to startling
effect " Spencer Grady, Jazzwise "Gritty rock-powered guitar improv" John Fordham, The Guardian - Doors: 7pm; Music: 8-10.30pm - £12/£10 advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/443168
SUN 25th Nov – EFG London Jazz Festival – MDX Jazz presents the JOY ELLIS GROUP - For
the closing night of the EFG London Jazz Festival, “MDX Jazz Presents”
is a part of an ongoing collaboration with ’Spicejazz’ to promote the
work of current and former students of the Middlesex University BA Jazz
course.
Middlesex alumni JOY ELLIS is a pianist,
singer and composer based in London. In November 2017, Joy released her
debut album entitled 'Life On Land' on F-IRE. The album reflects her
passion for jazz and improvisation, her love of groove and dance music,
her classical roots as a pianist and the soulful, poetic aspects of
being a singer-songwriter.
‘Fiery improvisations from Ellis who
provides well-structured hard-bop solos on piano and Fender Rhodes.’
John Lewis, The Guardian ★★★★
http://www.joyellismusic.com - Doors open: 7pm; Music: 8-10.30pm - £12/£10 advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/443171
WEDS 28th Nov - MADDADDAM + MATTHEW READ TRIO - Strong double-bill featuring new wave jazz from MATT GEDRYCH MADDADDAM:
CLARA SERRA vocals/effects, ALEX HITCHCOCK tenor sax, JACK BANJO
COURTNEY trumpet/flugelhorn, ALEX VEITCH keyboard, BENEDICT WOOD
guitar/effects, BOZ MARTIN-JONES drums, ARTHUR NEWELL drums & MATT
GEDRYCH electric bass MaddAddam is an octet of London-based
jazz musicians playing original compositions drawn from the diverse
sounds and emotions the city inspires. Influenced by the ensembles and
mighty compositions of the likes of Kenny Wheeler and Brian Blade, the
octet plays music that focuses on strong melodies, driving rhythms and
improvisation. + groove based music from the MATTHEW READ TRIO: MATTHEW READ bass, ARTHUR NEWHALL drums & BENEDICT WOOD guitar - Doors: 6pm, Music: 8-11pm - £10/£8 advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/453377
CALENDAR
'JAZZ IN A BROAD WAY' at the Time and Leisure Studio - New Wimbledon Theatre, 93
The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG Doors 7pm for 7.30pm /
Lift access available / Bar On the door £15.00 or £13.00
concessions Interval 15 / 20 mins
ATG Tickets: + £1.50 Online Booking Fee 0844 871 7646 atgtickets.com/wimbledon
www.vampjazz.co.uk www.musicalballoonband.com
www.facebook.com/veronachard www.facebook.com/NewWimbledonTheatre
Sunday 25 November 2018 with Chris Hare Compere
Gareth Williams - piano Verona Chard - vocals
Roan Kearsey-Lawson - vibraphone Alec Dankworth - bass
Winston Clifford - drums
Kim Fair added a petition "SAVE THE VAL".
It would mean a lot to me if you took a moment to add your name because: Over the past 80 years, the Valentine Pub in Perth Road Gants Hill
has been a significant venue within the area and has been a place where
many community members have socialised, built lasting friendships and
relationships. It has been a place where live music chimed the ears of
local people too. https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-the-val
Real change happens when everyday people like you and I come together
and stand up for what we believe in. Together we can reach heaps of
people and help create change around this important issue.
After
you've signed the petition please also take a moment to share it with
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Larry Berkovitz (piano/ vocals) & Zak Barrett (saxes) present: XMAS JAZZ at CRAMPHORN THEATRE Fairfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1JG Tickets are already on sale and selling fast - reserve your places early!
Thursday 20th December 2018 @ 8pm
Friday 21st December 2018 @ 8pm
Saturday 22nd December 2018 @ 3pm & 8pm
Tickets £17 (Sat 3pm tickets £12) Please note that a £1.50 booking fee
applies per transaction for bookings paid by credit card To book -
please call 01245 606505
XMAS JAZZ Special with Rowan Ward (saxes) Jamie Castel (saxes/vocals) Dom Copestick (saxes /vocals) Robert Rickenberg (d bass) AND virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Adam Mader (trumpet/violin/mandolin/melodica/recorders/whistling/face slapping etc.. and vocals) and Andy Frost (beatbox / drums)
The
XMAS Jazz Special returns - back again at Chelmsford’s intimate
Cramphorn Theatre bringing you more XMAS Jazz, seasonal cheer, really silly good jokes … AND ... oodles of complimentary kisses and mince pies !
Larry and Zak collaborated for many years arranging and performing in
em@il special, bringing fresh, unique arrangements of jazz standards to
enthusiastic audiences in Chelmsford, London and beyond and … in recent
years concentrating on the now legendary XMAS Jazz seasons. Don’t miss
the XMAS Jazz fun with all the regular gangsters
including Adam Mader on everything, Andy Frost on percussive mouth …
AND … having now aged at a least a couple of years …. Dr Jamie Castell
returns to the stage (assuming he doesn’t lose his bus ticket).
RICO and his HOT RHYTHM will play 3 - 45min sets for dancing and/or listening at The BRAZA Club, Elm Road, March PE15 8NZ on Friday 4th Jan 2019 8-11pm Admission £10 per person Bar/ Dance Floor/ Car Park Further sheila...@gmail.com daved...@gmail.com or Sheila/Dave 01945 588325/07903 879209 From the organisers of Elgoods Fathers Day Jazz
Enrico Tomasso Trumpet /Vocals /Leader Graham Hughes Trombone/Vocals
Tim Huskisson Clarinet Thomas ( Spats) Langham Banjo/ Guitar
John Sutton Drums Malcolm Skedd Bass
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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!!
News & Forthcoming Events at Exchange House Music Club, Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex, CM4 0QY. Tel. 01277 824 616 or 07885 423 393. David Price. www.jazzbanduk.com
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Freddie Freeloader’s second Jazz Jam will take place at a different venue, 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.
The Robert Bell Trio on the First and Third Thursday of the Month at The Speakeasy Bar, 175 Epping High Street, Epping CM16 4BL Superb Jazz trio featuring vocalist Robert Bell (Hendricks, Sinatra, Bennett, Torme ect) Graham Cuttill drums, Mike Baker guitar and Stuart Walker on keys. Free admission
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.
“The Cambridge Jazz Jam has resumed its sessions, now that Mondays are free of World Cup fixtures. The jam is at The Duke of Cambridge pub, 176 East Road, Cambridge CB1 1BG, Tel: 01223 304121. Sessions are on Mondays, running from 8 – 10.30 pm. Free admission. Our policy is inclusive, so whether you're an accomplished player, or still trying to get it together, you'll be welcome to play (or sing) with our friendly backing group. Further information from Mike Quigley, 07979 59 22 41”
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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"Miss Kiddy & the Cads" come to Chelmsford on Saturday 17th November 7.30pm – 11pm at The Transition opposite Chelmsford railway station. https://www.the-transition.co/
The
show introduces the delectable Chicago broad Miss Kiddy in all her
pin-up starlet glory backed by her infamous Cads. The audience is taken
on a musical journey through the life of Miss Kiddy set to a vintage
soundtrack of contemporary classics. Doors & Bar at 7.30, Show
starts at 8.15pm, close at 11pm. Tickets £22 www.curiousjam.co.uk/kiddy
The climax of the National Jazz Archive’s 30th anniversary year is a fundraising concert by the National Youth Jazz Orchestra’s Nonet at the 100 Club in London’s Oxford Street (100 Oxford Street W1D 1LL) on Wednesday 21 November, as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Doors 7.30pm Tickets £17.50. For details 020 8502 4701 https://www.nationaljazzarchive.co.uk/events, or email eve...@nationaljazzarchive.org.uk
The
NYJO Nonet comprises past and present members of the National Youth
Jazz Orchestra, and is a showcase for some of the most talented young
jazz musicians in the UK. With a focus on small-group improvisation,
the Nonet will play the classics from the Great American Songbook that
has established its reputation. This NJA fundraising concert will
showcase the Nonet's skill, inspired soloists and wonderful
‘cool-school’ arrangements.
It is anticipated the Nonet will feature Lewis Boreland (alto sax), Chris Whiter (tenor sax), Jonny Ford (baritone sax), Harry Evans (trumpet), Owen Dawson (trombone), Joe Hill (piano), Nick Fitch (guitar), Jack Tustin (bass), Rod Oughton (drums) and Ellie Bignall (vocals). Special guest will be saxophonist Josephine Davies, who played with NYJO from 1999 for three years. She has subsequently worked and recorded with a huge variety of musicians.
Highlights of the National Jazz Archive’s anniversary year have been the
exhibition ‘Rhythm and Reaction: The Age of Jazz in Britain’ at 2
Temple Place, London (attracting over 40,000 visitors), a display at the
Love Supreme Festival (with around 40,000 visitors), memorable
fundraising concerts close to the Archive’s home in Loughton, Essex – a
sold-out big band performance in March and a superb concert by the
Julian Marc Stringle Quartet in June – and an exhibition on ‘Women in
Jazz’ at the Barbican Music Library, London, opening on 16 October and
running till 31 December 2018.
Christmas Concert - An evening of Jazz, Popular and Christmas tunes Presented by John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group on Thursday 6th December 2018 - 8pm to 10pm, Free
admission and refreshments and a Raffle. Main Hall, St. Michael and
All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LF Email: in...@johnseeleyjazz.co.uk Website: www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
Green Fair Music Club at the Cranbrook Castle Tennis Club (St.George’s Rd/Pavilion Rd Ilford IG1 3PG - 10 mins walk Gants Hill - on Friday 23 November - Showcase Jazz Night featuring three great singers: Sue Holland, LA Webber and Bernice with their superb accompanying jazz musicians
RICO and his HOT RHYTHM will play for dancing and/or listening at The BRAZA Club, Elm Road, March, Cambs. PE15 8NZ on Fri 4th Jan 2019 8-11PM £10
Enrico Tomasso Trumpet /Vocals /Leader Graham Hughes Trombone/Vocals
Tim Huskisson /Clarinet Thomas ( Spats) Langham Banjo/ Guitar
John Sutton Drums Malcolm Skedd /Bass
further details ;-sheila...@gmail.com or Sheila/Dave 01945 588325/07903 879209
Freddie Freeloader’s second Jazz Jam will take place at the Black Bull pub in Chelmsford CM12PN from 4-7 on Sunday November 18th.
Andrew Linham Quartet @ Queens Theatre Hornchurch featuring guest trumpeter Sam Warner on Thursday 29th November 2018 at 8pm Admission £10.50
https://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/whats-on/show/andrew-linham-jazz-quartet/
An evening of swinging jazz standards and compositions from the quartets’ celebrated debut album Abandoned Silence with special guest trumpeter Sam Warner.
“Whether on rapid-fire or slow-burn setting, Linham is a musician of tremendous invention and flow.” - Robert Shore Jazzwise May 2012.
Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra @ Vortex Jazz Club - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! on Sunday 16th December 2018 at 8pm Admission £10.00
http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/andrew-linham-jazz-orchestra/
The
Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra present original big band music from their
first album ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’ alongside a collection of new
Christmas works entitled ‘Christ-Mess’. Composed and arranged by their
enigmatic leader and baritone saxophonist Andrew Linham, this ensemble
has been genre swapping their way into the future of contemporary big
band music with original tunes unfettered by style and convention.
Bringing together a wealth of talented music from London this is an
particularly exciting performance as they premier their new Christmas
inspired works which have never before seen the light of day and will
leave you grinning from ear to ear.
“The cleverly titled Weapons
of Mass Distraction firmly establishes the Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra
has a signification addition to today’s big band scene and a group that
deserves wider recognition at the international level.”
“They
play with guts and attitude, and manage to inject outrageous humor into
even the most demanding of musical passages, striking a perfect balance
between the sublime and the ridiculous” Ed Enright, Downbeat (Editor’s Pick) December 2017
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JAZZ RADIO
'Jazztonic' . . . 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 out every Wednesday at 7pm and is repeated at 7am the following morning (Thursday). There is no catch-up service . . . so listen live, or the following morning (Thursday). Radio Nene Valley is on Facebook and Twitter
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
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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
14th November – Atila Sings His Favourite Songs Atila – vocals
Colin Oxley -guitar Gabriel Latchin - piano
Matt Home – drums Conner Chaplin - double bass
Following Atila’s sell out shows at the Club ‘Broadway to MGM’ and ‘Atila Sings Nat King Cole’, tonight he will be singing a selection of his all time favourites.
21st November – Susana Sheiman + Gunther Kurmayr Quartet
Susana Sheiman - vocals Vasilis Xenopoulos – tenor sax
Gunther Kurmayr – piano Manuel Alvarez - double bass Matt Home - drums
Susana Sheiman is one of the most personal and acclaimed voices of contemporary Spanish jazz. Warm and rich tone, wide register, intense and powerful expressiveness are just few of Susana Sheiman’s singing features. Born in Madrid where she initiated her career mainly as a soul singer, Susana moved later to Barcelona, Spain’s main jazz scene. She quickly started touring and recording with some of the most acclaimed musicians and bands either locally and internationally. Susana Sheiman has worked with the Barcelona Jazz Orchestra, Jesse Davis, Frank Wess, Nicholas Payton, Ignasi Terraza and Brad Leali among many others.
A fervent admirer of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Anita O’Day, Judy Garland, Kay Starr and Nancy Wilson, singers who have inspired Susana to create her own personal style.
28th November – ‘Salute to Benny Goodman’ – Pete Long Quartet
Pete Long – clarinet Nick Dawson – piano
Richard Pite - drums Anthony Kerr - vibes
We welcome back at Members’ request Pete Long celebrating the music of the first incarnation of the Goodman Quartet, where the bass-less rhythm section is driven by the alliance of bass drum and pianist's left hand. The Quartet will be playing the early Goodman hits such as Avalon, Lady be Good, Dinah, I’ve Got Rhythm, Airmail Special, China Boy, After You’ve Gone, Moon Glow and many others.
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
31st October- Paul Higgs
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, 27th November, 2018 completes our programme of gigs for 2018
PRE CHRISTMAS JAZZ / BUFFET, for just £15 per head by ticket only, so early bookings essential to avoid disappointment, featuring CARLTON JAZZ, by PAUL HIGGS, trumpet, DEREK CLENSHAW, trombone, MARTIN NICKLESS, clarinet, TIM HUSKISSON, keyboard and TED SIMKINS, bass, with leader DAVE GRANT, drums, playing a complete potpourri of music gems to bring in Christmas.
Paul Higgs,
trumpet, needs no introduction being a regular visitor to the Club in a
variety of guises that this multi-instrumentalist performs across the
country. He currently is touring 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. Tonight he
will be enlightening you to his excellent trumpet skills of a master
musician.
Derek Clenshaw trombone, the choice of
top bandleaders, when in need of a freelance jazz musician. Performs
with all UK jazz stars, preferring music of mainstream and jazz
standards, having a sweet touch and a warm rounded sound of the
trombone. Derek has been seen in many bands, playing with such
well-known names as Humphrey Lyttleton, Freddie Randall, Mike Cotton,
John Crocker, Julian Marc Stringle, and Bruce Adams.
Martin Nickless, clarinet,
makes clear his first love in music is for the big band and his career
includes various genres of music from classical to pop and has played
for many West End shows, with sessions for composer Stanley Myers as
well as touring with Jack Jones, Frankie Vaughan & Norman Wisdom.
Martin is also known for his writing and arranging and is clearly an
outstanding exponent of the clarinet and called upon for many other
gigs.
Tim Huskisson, keyboard, was self taught at a
very early age and became inspired by the 78rpm records he acquired, a
hobby of his to this day. Taking clarinet lessons in his teens he began
playing with local jazz bands before receiving further encouragement
from Digby Fairweather and taken on a jazz cruise to Sweden with his
‘All Stars’ in 1981. By a chance meeting with Brian Conley he played in
summer shows and became his MD in the 90’s. Latterly he has dedicated
himself to the music that first inspired him and has established himself
as one of the busiest and finest musicians on the jazz circuit.
Ted 'the hat' Simkins,
skeletal bass, and a member of the resident trio, is one of the elder
statesmen of bass players around, but all musicians still wish for the
same energy and prowess that he puts into every gig. No matter the style
or genre Ted fits into the groove automatically such is the experience
of this much admired musician whose main interest at one time was
photography. Whatever it is that keeps him going, and if he could only
bottle it, would make him a fortune.
Dave Grant,
drums, leads the resident trio at Jazz at O B’s, primarily in the
interest of keeping Jazz live in Brentwood which he has done so for over
thirty years. Originally from The Old House in Brentwood Dave enjoys
the ‘Dixieland’ style of jazz having played with many musicians of that
genre and many others who have guested at the Club. He has his own DG
Quartet playing local gigs and also runs Carlton Jazz.
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 (vcls)
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. WE START ON NOVEMBER THE 13TH WITH THE FABULOUS SWING & PARTY KENT BASED BAND 'HULLABALOO'. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. ANNIE ON 07504-232783. www.anniesjazz.co.uk As always, please book early.
TUESDAY 13th of NOVEMBER - FEATURING SWING & PARTY BAND 'HULLABALOO'.
Jarrod
Coombes on Bass & Lead Vocals, Ian Harris on drums, Martin Towner
on Guitar and vocal & Ivan Thompson on sax, clarinet & blues
harp. The vibe is upbeat to put a smile on your face and get your feet
tapping.
With a blend of jazz, jive, rock n roll, swing, jump jive
and an original twist on pop, Hullabaloo are a fantastic four piece
swing band playing material ranging from Gershwin to James Brown. Their
versatility allows them to adapt a vast array of songs to venues of any
size. Sophisticated close harmonies, classy arrangements & exciting
showmanship make this band produce a distinctive sound that once heard
is rarely forgotten.
IN NOVEMBER JIM MULLEN WITH ZOE FRANCIS, CLAIRE FOSTER & JUDY NIEMACK.
IN DECEMBER THE JAZZ DYNAMOS, LIANE CARROLL & THE RED STRIPE BAND.
“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 13th November – 8.00pm
Vasilis Xenopolous Quartet
Tuesday 20th November - 8.00pm
From Spain Susana Sheiman – vocals Gunther Kurmayr – piano Manuel Alverez – bass & Steve Brown - drums
Tuesday 4th December – 8.00pm
Marc Cecil with Zac Barrett – sax Richard Busiakiewicz – piano Neville Malcom - bass
Tuesday 11th December – 8.00pm
Alan Barnes with John Pearce – piano Simon Thorpe – bass Matt Home - drums
Tuesday 18th December - 8.00pm
Jivin Miss Daisy with Liz Fletcher – vocal Luke Annesley – sax Bruce Adams – trumpet John Pearce – piano Simon Thorpe – bass Rod Brown - drums
Admission £17.00 members £14.00 buffet included
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 24th November 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Mick Foster – saxophones Dominick Ashworth – guitar Julian Bury – bass Tristan Mailliot - drums
Admission £10.00
Saturday 29th December 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Simon Spillett with Ted Beament – piano Alec Dankworth – bass Winston Clifford – drums
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
Wed 14th Nov - JACK FREE's CHICAGOANS 8 pm (Open to Non Members)
This veteran Trombonist leads a fine bunch of musicians with Peter Rudeforth (Chris Barber Big Band) John Crocker (Ex same band) the highly talented and popular Tim Huskisson Piano Fine Bass & Drums Murray Salmon/Martin Guy.
Wed 28th Nov - THE WESTSIDE SYNCOPATORS
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
Going forward from October - Reduced price tickets at £5 for under 18’s
Sunday 2nd December 2018
Pete Long’s ELLINGTONES (10 piece band playing the Music of Duke Ellington )
11th – Ollie Benson’s Hot Club Group. Another group back because they were liked so much. It features Ollie Benson guitar, Peter Sellars violin and Tim Huskisson clarinet. The group plays jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli reminiscent of The Hot Club of France.
18th – Paula Jackman’s Jazzmen. Paula Jackman leads her mostly Essex based Jazzmen. The six-piece jazz band with the usual front line of Allan Bradley (Lord Arsenal) trumpet, Paula blowing clarinet and Bob Alcoe trombone play their very own brand of Dixieland jazz as well as traditional jazz.
25th – The Jack Clifford Swingtette. Another wonderful end to the month with an evening of jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack blowing clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with a guest front line and a rhythm section of regulars Tim Huskisson tinkling the ivories, Alan Clarke caressing drums and Roger Curphy plucking the bass.
December
2nd – Rance’s Rocking Chair Band. Led by Dave with his trumpet this Dixieland seven-piece jazz band entertains with plenty of vocals, a dash of humour for good measure and always provide an evening of foot-tapping jazz.
9th – 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.
16th – Jackie Free’s Chicagoans. The Chicagoans were formed in 1980 and ever since they been playing the Windy City’s style of jazz. This week with Tim Huskisson on piano.
23rd – Iris Harmon and Her Boys. Swing into Christmas with Iris and ‘Her Boys’. Iris sings old and new jazz numbers in her own inimitable style.
30th – 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 2nd December 2018 PAUL HIGGS Trumpet Paul is a highly respected and talented musician who came up through the ranks of NYJO performing with greats such as Louie Bellson & Tony Bennett. He is a fine pianist, composer & arranger, being MD at the national theatre for many years. Paul is a long time member of Graeme's quintet. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
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
Weds 28th November 2018 – Snake Davis Band – Classic Sax Solos
Snake Davis has played with the likes of James Brown, Smokey Robinson and Chaka Khan, Eurythmics, Lisa Stansfield and M-People. His live shows deliver superb dance music with flavours of soul, reggae and dance. Snake has played the club several times and for this particular gig he will be bringing his successful “Classic Sax Solos” show to town for you all to enjoy! Tickets £18
THE CRICKETERS JAZZ CLUB, 228 London Road, Westcliff SS0 7JG – where we set our regular jazz club for the second Wednesday every month. If you want to eat in Carlo’s adjacent restaurant it’s worth booking a table as jazz night gets busy – 01702 345053. Our next jazz night will be on Wednesday November 14th and by public demand we have invited Simon Spillett, the superb tenor saxophone player back to the club. He created such a stir last time he joined us with have asked him to make a return spot. His idol is Tubby Hayes and you will not be surprised that he will incorporate some of Tubby’s numbers. He will be backed by our hard working rhythm section, Alan Clarke (drums), Roger Curphey (double bass) and Chris Kibble on piano. Of course Digby Fairweather (trumpet) will join Simon from time to time to make the music even more exciting! The music starts at 8.30.pm but get there early for the best seats – and remember to book your place at the adjoining restaurant if you wish to eat before the music starts. There is no entrance fee and parking is available without any charge close by. Should be a good one – see you there!
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 Nov 17th 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
Weds 28th Thurs 29th & Fri 30th November - Rat Pack Refreshed Show
Steve Pert (Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), TBC (Trumpet), TBC (Sax)
Six Piece Band featuring Vocalist Steve Pert. 'Rat Pack Refreshed'
celebrates the songs of Frank Sinatra and his contemporaries, all served
up with wit and charm. This vibrant, energetic show will include
classic Rat Pack songs such as Fly Me To The Moon, New York New York,
One For My Baby, The Lady Is A Tramp, That's Amore, Volare, Mr
Bojangles, Ain't That A Kick In The Head, and many more.
Weds 19th & Thurs 20th December - The Ivy Room Christmas Special
Georgina Jackson (Tpt & Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), TBC (Saxophone)
Hosted by Vocalist and Trumpet player Georgina Jackson. Georgina's
sassy vibrant style brings you swinging songs and melodies associated
with the best of the female and male crooners from the past hundred
years, plus all your Christmas favourites. Guaranteed to be a swinging,
toe tapping, bluesy and fun night for all with a fabulous festive feel.
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.
November 10th - Simon Nelson and DixieMix
Simon Nelson leader on trumpet, cornet and vocals
Chris Wigley on trombone
Tony Wilkins on drums
John Benson on bass and vocals
Kevin West on banjo
Peter Oxborough on reeds
This evening featuring local musicians and as their title suggests, with a wide selection of Traditional Dixieland music is one not to be missed.
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
12 Nov - Heather Simmons & The Jazz Club Quartet (Tim Huskisson, Eddie Johnson, Alan Clarke and Ollie Benson)
19 Nov - Pedigree Jazz Band
26 Nov - Mahogany Hall Stompers
3 Dec - Red Hot & Blue
10 Dec - Mike Barry’s Uptown Gang
17 Dec - Hugh Rainey Jazz Band
24 Dec – Christmas Eve - No Jazz
31 Dec – New Year’s Eve – No Jazz
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.
November 13th - Conchord Big Band A popular and very accomplished band with outstanding soloists. Always welcome at the club.
November 20th - Treble Clef. With John Davis on alto sax / flute / piano , Jonathan Grogan guitar Brian Norman drums and Chris Hargreaves bass. A laid back trio playing a mixture of latin,swing and bepop. Vocals by Bryony.
November 27th - Hertswing Big Band John Davies presents the expected Basie swing and drive with an ever stimulating programme. With star singer Vicky.
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 15th November – 8.30pm
Al Nicholls & Jo Fooks Quintet
Admission £13.00
December - closed
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 22nd November – 8.30pm
Chris Dean – trombone/vocals Trevor Brown – piano Tom Mark – bass and
Max Mills - drums
Thursday 6th December – 8.30pm
Jo Harrop – vocals with John Pearce – piano Dave Chamberlain – bass and Matt Home - drums
Wednesday 12th December – 8.00pm
The Humphrey Lyttelton Band featuring Jimmy Hasting – sax Tony Fisher – trumpet Ray Wadworth – trombone Olly Wilby – sax Ted Beament – piano
John Rees-Jones – bass & Adrian Macintosh - drums
Admission £17.00 members £14.00 buffet included
Thursday 3rd January – 8.30pm
Anita Wardell with the Robin Aspland Trio
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 1 Dec - Christmas Special. Jazz at the Movies - A Swinging Christmas!
Back by popular demand, Joanna is joined by her Jazz at the Movies
playmates for what has become a Saffron Walden Christmas staple! Don't
miss it!
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 11th Nov – LEE GIBSON
Lee Gibson is a ‘jazz vocal sensation’ (The Independent). A nationally and internationally acclaimed singer who has delighted critics and fans alike with her wonderful voice, innate sense of swing and dynamic stage presence. ‘She is that rarity, a swinging singer who has also reached the highest standards of musicianship.’ Time Out.
Sun 25th Nov – ED JONES
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
Nov 15th MICK FOSTER & KAREN SHARP QUINTET www.mickfoster.org.uk // www.karensharp.co.uk £12 Battle of The Baritones ! ! !
This is an amazing meet of two of the UK's baritone sax giants, with Mick Foster , the man who is the UK's own Gerry Mulligan in style, stance & sound in every way ~ Plus Karen Sharp ~ The British Jazz Award Winner ~~Plus the wonderful swinging trio of ....
TED BEAMENT piano ~ ANDREW CLEYNDERT double bass ~ ROD BROWN drums
November 22nd PHIL DeGREG + THE ALAN BARNES QUINTET £12
www.phildegreg.com ; // www.alanbarnessax.com
Wow ~ What a line up From The USA Phil DeGreg recognised worldwide as the professor & educator of piano jazz , playing with ALAN BARNES the multi Brit Jazz Award Winner & his amazing quintet of award winners of ...
BRUCE ADAMS tpt.. DAVE GREEN double bass... STEVE BROWN drums
Nov 29th STEVE WATERMAN .. VASILIS XENOPOULOS QUINTET £12
Playing some really Hot Toe Tapping Jazz with all your favorite numbers, all backed by this wonderful rhythm section
JOHN HORLER piano.. ALEC DANKWORTH double bass.. BOBBY WORTH drums
Diary Dates
December 6th It's Almost Christmas ~ THE MATT WATES QUINTET
December 13th The Famed FJC Christmas Party With Kent's own number one party band THE COLROSE 7 2019
January 3rd From The Jools Holland R & B Orchestra DEREK NASH with his Full Latin Band PICANTE'
JAZZ CAFE POSK- 238-246 King St, London W6 0RF. (nearest tube Ravenscourt Park Station) Reservations … ring Peter on 07415 892 436
Friday 9 November. Janet’s Jazz Night with guests Mark Perry on Trumpet & Alice Testa on Vocals…with Terence Collie on Piano, Nick Lenner-Webster on Bass & Rha Stranges on Drums. Plus JAM SESSION.
Our fantastic and very popular series of Janet’s Jazz Nights are hosted by Janet McCunn and fabulous house band led by Terence Collie and feature a first set with a special guest instrumentalist followed by a guest vocalist joining Janet for the second set. The third and final set is a jam session so all can come and sing and play
Saturday 10 November. Denmark Street Big Band present Jazz at the Movies with Viviana Zarbo plus Weronika Bielecka & Julia May. Tickets on the door £12, Advance £10, Students £6.
The Denmark Street Big Band recreates the swinging jazz sounds of the Big Band era, performing compositions that span an entire century of music led by Paul Burch, this special event will showcase a selection of much loved tunes form the golden era of Hollywood.
Friday 16 November. Way Out West Side Story. £12 on the door. £10 Advance. Students £5. Tim Whitehead – tenor sax, Tony Woods – alto sax, Kate Williams – piano, Dave Jones – bass, Nette Robinson – vocals/baritone, Nick Mills –trombone, Gary Willcox – drums
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of composer Leonard Bernstein’s birth, ‘Way Out West Side Story’ sees London’s landmark collective of jazz musicians re-imagining his music. Tonight’s performance will consist of four horns, vocalist and a rhythm section, including the talents of Tim Whitehead, Tony Woods, Kate Williams, and Nette Robinson. The collective’s re-imaginings of Leonard Bernstein’s works will cast new light on his wonderful music, laying down a marker for the hundredth anniversary of the composer’s birth.
Saturday 17 November. Maciek Pysz New Quartet. £12 on the door. £10 Advance. £6 Students. Maciek Pysz – Guitar, Laurent Derache – Accordion, Yuri Goloubev – Double Bass, Antoine Banville – Drums.
The instrumentation of dreamy accordion with lyrical double bass, drums and percussion is the one that gives this quartet it’s unique sound and what Maciek has aspired to create and share for many years. Having worked with Yuri Goloubev for almost ten years, it was an obvious choice to call on this double bass maestro whose playing is second to none and who can express the intricacies in Maciek’s music. Laurent Derache , a young lion of the accordion from Paris, was a member of Maciek’s Paris Quartet and his musicality and skills on the instrument provide an amazing means of expression for the compositions. Antoine Banville, a band-mate from the Paris based trio Banvile, Pysz & Stuart is not new to Maciek’s music but in this combination he rediscovers it through the interplay with the double bass and brings percussive and world music colours to the mix.
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
9 November, £15 - Elina Duni & Rob Luft Duo featuring Fred Thomas
"A fiercely individual voice, infused by jazz as well as her own cultural roots. - EFG London Jazz Festival
16 November Tina May
"Lesser
artists... may have grabbed the headlines, but Tina May remains the
most expressive and technically gifted jazz singer on the UK scene" -
Kenny Mathieson, The Scotsman
Tina May vocals, Robin Aspland piano, Arnie Somogyi bass, Steve Brown drums
23 November, £16 African Jazz Quintet
Exciting African Township music will keep your feet tapping!
Frank Williams ~ Tenor Sax, Alastair Gavin ~ Piano, Cameron Pierre ~ Guitar, Raph Mizraki Bass, Kofi Oheneba Adu ~ Drums
30 November, £16 Talinka
"Terrific emotional depth . . . Very entertaining and richly enjoyable." - Peter Jones, Bebop Spoken Here
Tali Atzmon vocals, Gilad Atzmon bass clarinet/soprano sax/accordian/guitar, Yaron Stavi bass, Jenny Bliss viola da gamba/flute/barque violin/vocals
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 7.30, Music 8pm
Friday 16 Nov BEN HOLDER - Spirit of Stéphane 8pm (doors 7:15pm) £14 / £7 u25
Incendiary Hot Club swing excitement with Ben Holder, a young violinist who has graduated from child prodigy status to being the incredible rising star of Stéphane Grappelli-style jazz fiddle. BEN HOLDER (violin) CHRIS INGHAM (piano) Rev ANDREW BROWN (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.
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
JazzUp! AT CLUB 85, 74 Whinbush Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1PZ an independent music venue.
Saturday 24th November - TOBIE CARPENTER TRIO - FEATURING ALICE ZAWADZKI and NADIM TEIMOORI - part of Arts Council supported tour.
Tobie Carpenter Trio
London based contemporary Trio playing originals, celebrating the music of 1920s New
Orleans, 1950s New York and new millennium Europe. Melodic, swinging
compositions full of fun and passionate improvisation from three of the
UK’s most exciting young Jazz musicians. The group’s debut EP ‘DEAD PAN
PARTY’ (Turquoise Coconut Records) was released in 2017 reaching No.1 in
the iTunes Jazz Album Chart.
Alice Zawadzki - “She
is a genuine original with a pure, pealing voice that can darken into
brooding low tones, and twist with flexibility and harmonic awareness…” –
The Guardian
“Displaying a similar otherness as some of our treasured pop eccentrics (Kate Bush, Bjork)
Zawadzki comes from a jazzier place.” – MOJO Magazine
“Beguiling, unorthodox tunes and pure vocals” – The Independent
“Her lustrous vocal range is the real live deal.. a commanding, intense performer” – Jazzwise Magazine
“Beautiful, uncategorisable – a real force to be reckoned with” – Jamie Cullum
Nadim Teimoori
Award winning tenor saxophonist and composer Nadim Teimoori
graduated Royal Academy Of Music with a First. He was a member of
NYJO, and has played with the likes Jamie Callum and Stan Tracey. He
appears regularly at top London venues such as Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club,
606 Club, and The Vortex.
“Plays with a maturity way beyond his years”.... Alyn Shipton, BBC Radio 3, Jazz Wise
“A master of his instrument”....East Side Jazz Club
“A precocious hard-boppish authority”....The Guardian
http://www.alicezmusic.com https://tobiecarpenter.com/organ-trio
https://www.nadimteimoori.com/
Plus Les Jazz Rats DJs spinning vinyl between the sets, and for the dance floor later.
Entry £12 , £10 with JazzUp loyalty card. Tickets available from
... Farleys, Hitchin Riot Lounge, Hitchin Gatefold Record
Lounge, Hitchin
13 November 8.30PM. Frank Griffith Quartet w/Les Chisnall Piano, Steve Berry, bass and Eryl Roberts, drum. Royal British Legion
Watts Dyke, Llay, Wrexham, LL12 ORL. £6.50 admission.
29 November, 8.30PM. FG with Roy Williams- trombone and Nigel Fox Trio. Hedsor Social Club. Hedsor Road, Bourne End, Bucks, SL8 5ES. 01628 521921
30 November, 1-2PM. FG w/Nikki Iles, piano; Dave Green,bass. Beldam Room at Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. www.brunel.ac.uk/brunelarts.Free.
27 January 2019, 2PM. FG with the Dave Holden Big Band. Wigan Jazz Club, Vauxhall Road, Wigan, WN1 3LU. www.wiganjazzclub.co.uk
27 January, 9PM. Frank Griffith Quartet. Railway Pub. 74 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1HF. 01745 812260. Free.
CAROL BRAITHWAITES' GIG LIST. (more - website:carolbraithwaite.com) Many thanks
Friday 9th November
Billericay Const. Club, 1AHigh St, Billericay. CM12 9BE
Lunchtime menu available + club prices for drinks.
Fun starts at 12:30 - 2:30pm. £7 door.
Thursday 15th November
Hadleigh Cricket Club, Rectory Road, Hadleigh SS7 2NQ
An evening of easy listening jazz played in a friendly club
atmosphere.Special guest: Shanti Jayasinghi - trumpet.
Time 8 - 10.30pm. £10 entry.
Tuesday 27th November
Jazz at: Old Brentwoods' Club, Ashwells Road, CM15 9SE
Guesting with Dave Grant's Carlton Jazz Band. 8 - 10.30pm.
For the Diary - More info later:
14.12.18 - Billericay
15.12.18 - North Weald
20.12.18 - Hadleigh Cricket Club. (xmas special)
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!
20 November - The Big Band at Christmas Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth at 7.30pm
www.manorpavilion.com 01395 514413
21 November - The Big Band at Christmas Alban Arena, St Albans at 2.00pm
www.alban-arena.co.uk 01727 844488
22 November - The Big Band at Christmas Elgiva Theatre, Chesham at 7.30pm
www.elgivatheatre.com
27 November - The Big Band at Christmas Library Theatre, Leighton Buzzard 7.30pm
www.leightonbuzzardlibrarytheatrre.co.uk 0300 300 8125
28 November - The Big Band at Christmas White Rock Theatre, Hastings at 7.30pm
www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk 01424 462288
29 November - The Big Band at Christmas Mowlem Theatre, Swanage 7.30pm Start
www.mowlemtheatre.co.uk
2 December - The Big Band at Christmas Parkway Cinema / Theatre, Cleethorpes 7.30pm Start www.parkwaycinemas.co.uk 01472 290100
3 December - The Big Band at Christmas Playhouse Theatre, Epsom 7.30pm Start
www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk 01372 742555
4 December - Five Star Swing at Christmas Artrix Arts Centre, Bromsgrove at 2.30pm
www.artrix.co.uk 01527 577330
5 December - The Big Band at Christmas Civic Centre, Rotherham 7.30pm Start
www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk 01709 823621
6 December - Five Star Swing at Christmas Parkway Cinema / Theatre, Beverley 7.30pm Start www.parkwaycinemas.co.uk 01482 968090
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
13 December - The Big Band at Christmas Bonnington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham 7.30pm Start www.bonningtontheatre.co.uk 0115 901 3640
Joanna Eden
20 Nov Sondheim & Me, Cadogan Hall SW1 2:30pm
22 Nov Latin Experience. The Other Palace SW1 8pm
25 Nov Ella with Len Phillips Big Band Sidcup 8pm
29 Nov A Swinging Christmas, The Stables, Milton Keynes 8pm
2 Dec A Swinging Christmas, Ronnie Scott's Club Soho Midday
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
For this month, on 27th November we have, possibly, the most requested artist for a return to the club being Giles Hedley and the Aviators. Enormous
talent for your enjoyment dispensed by Giles and his wonderful band.
Let’s make this a bumper turnout for the last show before the Christmas
break!
For those that haven’t so far attended, the new venue is the St. George Hotel.
If you drive past with the Roffen on your left, the venue is a couple
of hundred yards up New Road, on the left. There is on-site parking
both on the roof, accessed from the front and in the basement at the
rear, although you can find plenty of on-street parking within a short
walk. Parking in one of the car parks requires (immediate) registration
in the venue, available on panels both in the lobby and in the
performance room itself. The website address is: www.george-hotel.co.uk Please
enter the venue via the main front door and make your way down to the
Stanley Ballroom. Tickets £12.00, pay on the door. Bookings to me.
Doors open 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. www.bottleneckblues.com. So, that’s Giles Hedley and the Aviators appearing on Tuesday 27th November.
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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Downtime Jazz Quartet will be playing at The Railway Tavern, The Common, Mellis, IP23 8DU on Sunday 25th November from 2pm to 4pm with live music from the great American & Brazilian songbooks. The Railway Tavern has a fine Food Service (from 12.30) and Real Ales on pump.
Club Inégales' Autumn season 'The Uncertain Hour' is now well underway. Now the Club moves on to the Royal Academy of Arts and their Klimt/Schiele, exhibition, for a performance in association with the EFG London Jazz Festival. Martin Butler and Peter Wiegold will talk about this extraordinary transitional time and, working with the paintings of Klimt and Schiele, create a performance that begins with Schoenberg and takes us into that contradicted world of the 20thC - that included the beginnings of jazz - with guests singer/violinist Alice Zawadzki and saxophonist Diane McLoughlin.
The exhibition has received a 5* review in The Guardian,
What's more, your ticket permits you entry to the exhibition and to the
performance, all for less than a standard price ticket. "A beguiling and engrossing show of sensuality and reverie." The Guardian
The performance is at the Royal Academy and begins at at 6:30pm. Tickets are available to purchase on their site here. Prices start at just £9, which gains you access to the performance, the talks, and the exhibition too. Bargain!
"Miss Kiddy & the Cads" come to Chelmsford on Saturday 17th November 7.30pm – 11pm at The Transition opposite Chelmsford railway station. https://www.the-transition.co/
The show introduces delectable Chicago broad Miss Kiddy in all her
pin-up starlet glory backed by her infamous Cads. The audience is taken
on a musical journey through the life of Miss Kiddy set to a vintage
soundtrack of contemporary classics. Doors & Bar at 7.30, Show at
8.15pm, close at 11pm. Tickets £22 www.curiousjam.co.uk/kiddy
The climax of the National Jazz Archive’s 30th anniversary year is a fundraising concert by the National Youth Jazz Orchestra’s Nonet at the 100 Club in London’s Oxford Street (100 Oxford Street W1D 1LL) on Weds 21 November, as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Doors 7.30pm Tickets £17.50. Details 020 8502 4701 https://www.nationaljazzarchive.co.uk/events, or email eve...@nationaljazzarchive.org.uk
The
NYJO Nonet comprises past and present members of the National Youth
Jazz Orchestra, and is a showcase for some of the most talented young
jazz musicians in the UK. With a focus on small-group improvisation,
the Nonet will play the classics from the Great American Songbook that
has established its reputation. This NJA fundraising concert will
showcase the Nonet's skill, inspired soloists and wonderful
‘cool-school’ arrangements.
It is anticipated the Nonet will feature
Lewis Boreland (alto sax), Chris Whiter (tenor sax), Jonny Ford
(baritone sax), Harry Evans (trumpet), Owen Dawson (trombone), Joe Hill
(piano), Nick Fitch (guitar), Jack Tustin (bass), Rod Oughton (drums)
and Ellie Bignall (vocals). Special guest will be saxophonist Josephine
Davies, who played with NYJO from 1999 for three years. She has
subsequently recorded with a huge variety of musicians.
Highlights
of the National Jazz Archive’s anniversary year have been the exhibition
‘Rhythm and Reaction: The Age of Jazz in Britain’ at 2 Temple Place,
London (over 40,000 visitors), a display at the Love Supreme Festival
(around 40,000 visitors), memorable fundraising concerts close to the
Archive’s home in Loughton, Essex – a sold-out big band performance in
March and a superb concert by the Julian Marc Stringle Quartet in June –
and an exhibition on ‘Women in Jazz’ at the Barbican Music Library,
running till 31 December 2018.
Christmas Concert - An evening of Jazz, Popular and Christmas tunes Presented by John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group on Thursday 6th December 2018 - 8pm to 10pm, Free
admission and refreshments and a Raffle. Main Hall, St. Michael and
All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LF Email: in...@johnseeleyjazz.co.uk Website: www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
Green Fair Music Club at the Cranbrook Castle Tennis Club (St.George’s Rd/Pavilion Rd Ilford IG1 3PG - 10 mins walk Gants Hill - on Friday 23 November - Showcase Jazz Night featuring three great singers: Sue Holland, LA Webber and Bernice with their superb accompanying jazz musicians
Andrew Linham Quartet @ Queens Theatre Hornchurch featuring guest trumpeter Sam Warner on Thursday 29th November
2018 at 8pm Admission £10.50 An evening of swinging jazz standards
and compositions from the quartets’ celebrated debut album Abandoned Silence with special guest trumpeter Sam Warner.
https://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/whats-on/show/andrew-linham-jazz-quartet/
Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra @ Vortex Jazz Club - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! on Sunday 16th December 2018 at 8pm Admission £10.00
http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/andrew-linham-jazz-orchestra/
The Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra present original big band music from their first album ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’ alongside new Christmas works entitled ‘Christ-Mess’. Composed and arranged by their enigmatic leader and baritone saxophonist Andrew Linham, this ensemble has been genre swapping their way into the future of contemporary big band music with original tunes unfettered by style and convention. Bringing together a wealth of talented music this is an particularly exciting performance as they premier their new Christmas inspired works which will leave you grinning from ear to ear.
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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.
Wednesday 21st November: local Northamptonshire musician, Lincoln Noel will be live in the studio talking about his career, influences and his new album!
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
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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
21st November – Susana Sheiman + Gunther Kurmayr Quartet
Susana Sheiman - vocals Vasilis Xenopoulos – tenor sax
Gunther Kurmayr – piano Manuel Alvarez - double bass Matt Home - drums
Susana
Sheiman is one of the most personal and acclaimed voices of
contemporary Spanish jazz. Warm and rich tone, wide register, intense
and powerful expressiveness are just few of Susana Sheiman’s singing
features. Born in Madrid where she initiated her career mainly as a soul
singer, Susana moved later to Barcelona, Spain’s main jazz scene. She
quickly started touring and recording with some of the most acclaimed
musicians and bands either locally and internationally. Susana Sheiman
has worked with the Barcelona Jazz Orchestra, Jesse Davis, Frank Wess,
Nicholas Payton, Ignasi Terraza and Brad Leali among many others.
A
fervent admirer of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Anita
O’Day, Judy Garland, Kay Starr and Nancy Wilson, singers who have
inspired Susana to create her own personal style.
28th November – ‘Salute to Benny Goodman’ – Pete Long Quartet
Pete Long – clarinet Nick Dawson – piano
Richard Pite - drums Anthony Kerr - vibes
We welcome back at Members’ request Pete Long celebrating the music of the first incarnation of the Goodman Quartet, where the bass-less rhythm section is driven by the alliance of bass drum and pianist's left hand. The Quartet will be playing the early Goodman hits such as Avalon, Lady be Good, Dinah, I’ve Got Rhythm, Airmail Special, China Boy, After You’ve Gone, Moon Glow and many others.
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
31st October- Paul Higgs
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, 27th November completes our programme of gigs for 2018
PRE CHRISTMAS JAZZ / BUFFET, for just £15 per head by ticket only, so early bookings essential to avoid disappointment, featuring CARLTON JAZZ, by PAUL HIGGS, trumpet, DEREK CLENSHAW, trombone, MARTIN NICKLESS, clarinet, TIM HUSKISSON, keyboard and TED SIMKINS, bass, with leader DAVE GRANT, drums, playing a complete potpourri of music gems to bring in Christmas.
Paul Higgs,
trumpet, needs no introduction being a regular visitor to the Club in a
variety of guises that this multi-instrumentalist performs across the
country. He currently is touring 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. Tonight he
will be enlightening you to his excellent trumpet skills of a master
musician.
Derek Clenshaw trombone, the choice of
top bandleaders, when in need of a freelance jazz musician. Performs
with all UK jazz stars, preferring music of mainstream and jazz
standards, having a sweet touch and a warm rounded sound of the
trombone. Derek has been seen in many bands, playing with such
well-known names as Humphrey Lyttleton, Freddie Randall, Mike Cotton,
John Crocker, Julian Marc Stringle, and Bruce Adams.
Martin Nickless, clarinet, makes clear his first love in music is for the big band and his career includes various genres of music from classical to pop and has played for many West End shows, with sessions for composer Stanley Myers as well as touring with Jack Jones, Frankie Vaughan & Norman Wisdom. Martin is also known for his writing and arranging and is an outstanding exponent of the clarinet and called upon for many other gigs.
Tim Huskisson,
keyboard, was self taught at a very early age and became inspired by
the 78rpm records he acquired, a hobby of his to this day. Taking
clarinet lessons in his teens he began playing with local jazz bands
before receiving further encouragement from Digby Fairweather and taken
on a jazz cruise to Sweden with his ‘All Stars’ in 1981. By a chance
meeting with Brian Conley he played in summer shows and became his MD in
the 90’s. Latterly he has dedicated himself to the music that first
inspired him and has established himself as one of the busiest and
finest musicians on the jazz circuit.
Ted 'the hat' Simkins,
skeletal bass, and a member of the resident trio, is one of the elder
statesmen of bass players around, but all musicians still wish for the
same energy and prowess that he puts into every gig. No matter the style
or genre Ted fits into the groove automatically such is the experience
of this much admired musician whose main interest at one time was
photography. Whatever it is that keeps him going, and if he could only
bottle it, would make him a fortune.
Dave Grant,
drums, leads the resident trio at Jazz at O B’s, primarily in the
interest of keeping Jazz live in Brentwood which he has done so for over
thirty years. Originally from The Old House in Brentwood Dave enjoys
the ‘Dixieland’ style of jazz having played with many musicians of that
genre and many others who have guested at the Club. He has his own DG
Quartet playing local gigs and also runs Carlton Jazz.
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 (vcls)
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. WE START ON NOV THE 13TH WITH THE FABULOUS SWING & PARTY KENT BASED BAND 'HULLABALOO'.
TUES 20th of NOV - CLARE FOSTER & QUARTET PERFORM 'THE KUMBHAKA PROJECT'.
Clare Foster is
renowned for her original and sincere renditions of Jazz and Brazilian
Standards. She learnt her craft in New York, Amsterdam, Singapore,
England and Canada. "I prefer a singer to take chances, and she does it
with style, confidence and smooth grace. The key to any success for a
singer are the musicians. There is no separation of singer and band,
it's as though they are one cohesive unit. The talent is evident and
this is Jazz in the highest form!" Deborah Brown.
Clare has
performed in Jazz and Brazilian influenced bands around the world. Her
love of Jazz and Latin music has inspired her to develop this new album
project, due out next year incorporating tastefully arranged standards
and originals in a Latin context.
Tonight will be the first airing of this material, and features four of the top latin musicians in the UK:
John Crawford has performed at all the major festivals, Ronnie Scotts, Royal Festival Hall,The Royal Albert Hall & many others.
Andres Ticino studied Classical and Latin Percussion in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Andres Lafone has recorded over 30 albums and appeared at all the major Jazz/World Music Festivals in Europe.
Shanti Jayasinha has
recorded with Kenny Wheeler, Bobby Watson, Tim Garland, The Brand New
Heavies, The Stereophonics and Basement Jaxx amongst others.
"There's a singer, who we say in the trade has paid her dues. Born in
England, she's done the studying and the working in New York, in London,
in Canada and places as far flung as Thailand and Singapore. She's now
back in London gigging and teaching. Still awaiting the wide recognition
that her talents undoubtedly deserve and I hope will receive very soon.
There must be some justice in the musical world." Humphrey Lyttelton on BBC Radio 2's Best of Jazz
***** THE DECEMBER SPECIALS NIGHTS ARE FILLING QUICKLY. PLEASE BOOK SOON TO
AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT (PAYMENT NEEDED IN ADVANCE FOR THE PARTY NIGHTS) *****
DECEMBER 4TH. MULTI-AWARD WINNER LIANE CARROLL.
DECEMBER 11TH. THE JAZZ DYNAMOS.
DECEMBER 18TH. THE RED STRIPE BAND
“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 20th November - 8.00pm
18th – Paula Jackman’s Jazzmen. Paula Jackman leads her mostly Essex based Jazzmen. The six-piece jazz band with the usual front line of Allan Bradley (Lord Arsenal) trumpet, Paula blowing clarinet and Bob Alcoe trombone play their very own brand of Dixieland jazz as well as traditional jazz.
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
19 Nov - Pedigree Jazz Band
26 Nov - Mahogany Hall Stompers
3 Dec - Red Hot & Blue
10 Dec - Mike Barry’s Uptown Gang
17 Dec - Hugh Rainey Jazz Band
24 Dec – Christmas Eve - No Jazz
31 Dec – New Year’s Eve – No Jazz
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.
November 20th - Treble Clef. With John Davis on alto sax / flute / piano , Jonathan Grogan guitar Brian Norman drums and Chris Hargreaves bass. A laid back trio playing a mixture of latin,swing and bepop. Vocals by Bryony.
November 27th - Hertswing Big Band John Davies presents the expected Basie swing and drive with an ever stimulating programme. With star singer Vicky.
December 4th Kings Club 7 Our regular house band featuring John Davis on alto/soprano sax, John Mole tenor sax and John Bridge trombone with Mike Sherwood Vocals.
December 11th Terry's Jazz Party A fun night of wide ranging jazz standards and a few jokes! Terry can always be relied on to host an entertaining night!
December 18th Jim Phillips Christmas Party. Bring your friends, family and instruments. There will be the usual quizzes and raffle. The Big Band will be playing from about 9.30pm. with the ever popular Bryony on vocals.
Eileen and Jim look forward to seeing you there.
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 15th November – 8.30pm
Al Nicholls & Jo Fooks Quintet
Admission £13.00
December - closed
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 22nd November – 8.30pm
Chris Dean – trombone/vocals Trevor Brown – piano Tom Mark – bass and
Max Mills - drums
Thursday 6th December – 8.30pm
Jo Harrop – vocals with John Pearce – piano Dave Chamberlain – bass and Matt Home - drums
Wednesday 12th December – 8.00pm
The Humphrey Lyttelton Band featuring
Jimmy Hasting – sax Tony Fisher – trumpet Ray Wadworth – trombone
Olly Wilby – sax Ted Beament – piano John Rees-Jones – bass
Adrian Macintosh - drums
Admission £17.00 members £14.00 buffet included
Thursday 3rd January – 8.30pm
Anita Wardell with the Robin Aspland Trio
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 1 Dec - Christmas Special. Jazz at the Movies - A Swinging Christmas!
Back by popular demand, Joanna is joined by her Jazz at the Movies
playmates for what has become a Saffron Walden Christmas staple! Don't
miss it!
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 25th Nov – ED JONES
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
Nov 15th MICK FOSTER & KAREN SHARP QUINTET www.mickfoster.org.uk // www.karensharp.co.uk £12 Battle of The Baritones ! ! !
This
is an amazing meet of two of the UK's baritone sax giants, with Mick
Foster , the man who is the UK's own Gerry Mulligan in style, stance
& sound in every way ~ Plus Karen Sharp ~ The British Jazz Award
Winner ~~Plus the wonderful swinging trio of ....
TED BEAMENT piano ~ ANDREW CLEYNDERT double bass ~ ROD BROWN drums
November 22nd PHIL DeGREG + THE ALAN BARNES QUINTET £12
www.phildegreg.com ; // www.alanbarnessax.com
Wow ~ From The USA Phil DeGreg recognised worldwide as the professor & educator of piano jazz , playing with ALAN BARNES the multi Brit Jazz Award Winner & his amazing quintet of award winners of ...
BRUCE ADAMS tpt.. DAVE GREEN double bass... STEVE BROWN drums
Nov 29th STEVE WATERMAN .. VASILIS XENOPOULOS QUINTET £12
Playing some really Hot Toe Tapping Jazz with all your favorite numbers, all backed by this wonderful rhythm section
JOHN HORLER piano.. ALEC DANKWORTH double bass.. BOBBY WORTH drums
Dec 6th £12 It's Almost Christmas ~~ THE MATT WATES QUINTET
This
outfit could easily swing itself into next year & beyond !!! Led
by the brilliant free running alto sax of Matt Wates, interspersed with
wit & humor from our comic days or the christmas cracker !! He
often reminds me of Cardew the Cad playing Cannonball Adderley. This
amazing pre Christmas line up is ~~
MATT WATES alto sax & leader
STEVE FISHWICK trumpet LEON GREENING piano
MATT FISHWICK drums JULIAN BURY double bass
Dec 13th £14 The Christmas event with Kent's No 1 Party Band THE COLROSE 7
If you survived last year's ~ then we hope you will come again. An evening of fun ~ great music ~ Bumper Raffle & of course The famous Last Years Mince Pies & Sweeties !! All of that topped off with the wonderful seven piece band of ~~ THE COLROSE 7
Jan 3rd £14 With musicians from The famous Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.. This is PICANTE ~ The Latin Band of Latin Bands ~ Influenced by the Buena Vista Social Club & Sergio Menzies. Derek Nash's PICANTE www.dereknash.com This outfit is loaded with Latin specialists & the Rhythm is Awesome ~~
DEREK NASH
saxes ~ Leader & percussion assortment !!! . Great Leader &
charismatic entertainer~ Has numerous bands & is always welcome at
The FJC whenever he is not leading the front row for Jools Holland
CHRIS STORR trumpet. Amazing lead trumpet , also from Jools Holland. The ideal man to put the bite into Latin
DOMINIC ASHWORTH guitar ~ Top Canadian Jazz Guitarist ~ Great with Latin
NEIL ANGILLEY
piano .This man is recognised a The UKs finest Latin pianist. He tours
with Michael Ball & Alfie Boe & also does the private gig for
The Queen with them at Buck House !! ~ Wow ~ Only the best. Neil will
be with us in May with his own ultra exciting trio.
DAVIDE MANTOVANI
double bass .. World class Italian bassist. Much in demand. Has his
own outfits & often required worldwide to accompany top vocalists.
Also 1/3 of Neil's trio!
ROBIN JONES Congas ~ This is The Rhythm of The Night ~ Conga Crazy.
MARC CECIL drums & percussion . This guy generates excitement in this outfit, as he does with his own band ..
Jan 10th £14 THE SCOTT HAMILTON QUARTET www.scotthamiltonsax.com
Yes 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 for many years. He has made over 50 albums & appeared on many more accompanying all of the top vocalists. A legend in his own lifetime. With Scott will be his regular & most amazing world class rhythm section.
JOHN PEARCE piano. The Guv'nor of the jazz piano.
DAVE GREEN double bass. Two words describe Dave Green "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
Yes folks , 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. This man drives with his unique natural ability.
VASILIS XENOPOULOS tenor sax. The charismatic Greek is back. Europes finest.
RICHARD SHEPHERD alto sax. Leads his own sextet in the late show at Ronnies.
ADRIAN FRY trombone. Great player & one of the UKs leading big band arrangers..
GEORGE HOGG trumpet. So experiences 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
Friday 16 November. Way Out West Side Story. £12 on the door. £10 Advance. Students £5. Tim Whitehead – tenor sax, Tony Woods – alto sax, Kate Williams – piano, Dave Jones – bass, Nette Robinson – vocals/baritone, Nick Mills –trombone, Gary Willcox – drums
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of composer Leonard Bernstein’s birth, ‘Way Out West Side Story’ sees London’s landmark collective of jazz musicians re-imagining his music. Tonight’s performance will consist of four horns, vocalist and a rhythm section, including the talents of Tim Whitehead, Tony Woods, Kate Williams, and Nette Robinson. The collective’s re-imaginings of Leonard Bernstein’s works will cast new light on his wonderful music, laying down a marker for the hundredth anniversary of the composer’s birth.
Saturday 17 November. Maciek Pysz New Quartet. £12 on the door. £10 Advance. £6 Students. Maciek Pysz – Guitar, Laurent Derache – Accordion, Yuri Goloubev – Double Bass, Antoine Banville – Drums.
The instrumentation of dreamy accordion with lyrical double bass, drums and percussion is the one that gives this quartet it’s unique sound and what Maciek has aspired to create and share for many years. Having worked with Yuri Goloubev for almost ten years, it was an obvious choice to call on this double bass maestro whose playing is second to none and who can express the intricacies in Maciek’s music. Laurent Derache , a young lion of the accordion from Paris, was a member of Maciek’s Paris Quartet and his musicality and skills on the instrument provide an amazing means of expression for the compositions. Antoine Banville, a band-mate from the Paris based trio Banvile, Pysz & Stuart is not new to Maciek’s music but in this combination he rediscovers it through the interplay with the double bass and brings percussive and world music colours to the mix.
Saturday 24 November. Piotr Wylezol Trio. £12 on the door. £10 Advance. £6 Students.
Piotr Wylezol – Piano, Max Mucha – Double Bass, Lukasz Zyta – Drums.
Piotr
Wyleżoł is a multi-award winning composer and jazz pianist and his
group The Piotr Wylezol Trio are one of the most recognisable names on
the Polish Jazz scene. His last Trio CD “Children’s Episodes on the
renowned Fresh Sounds label was nominated for a Fryderyk Award (Poland’s
equivalent of a Grammy), in the Jazz Album of the Year category.
For this special year celebrating the Centenary of Poland’s return to
the map of Europe on 11 November 1918 Piotr will be presenting a special
set playing selections from his latest release “Human Things” as well
as his acclaimed albums including the classic “My Polish Heart”
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
16 November Tina May
"Lesser
artists... may have grabbed the headlines, but Tina May remains the
most expressive and technically gifted jazz singer on the UK scene" -
Kenny Mathieson, The Scotsman
Tina May vocals, Robin Aspland piano, Arnie Somogyi bass, Steve Brown drums
23 November, £16 African Jazz Quintet
Exciting African Township music will keep your feet tapping!
Frank Williams ~ Tenor Sax , Alastair Gavin ~ Piano , Cameron Pierre ~ Guitar, Raph Mizraki Bass, Kofi Oheneba Adu ~ Drums
29 November, 8.30PM. FG with Roy Williams- trombone and Nigel Fox Trio. Hedsor Social Club. Hedsor Road, Bourne End, Bucks, SL8 5ES. 01628 521921
30 November, 1-2PM. FG w/Nikki Iles, piano; Dave Green,bass. Beldam Room at Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. www.brunel.ac.uk/brunelarts.Free.
27 January 2019, 2PM. FG with the Dave Holden Big Band. Wigan Jazz Club, Vauxhall Road, Wigan, WN1 3LU. www.wiganjazzclub.co.uk
27 January, 9PM. Frank Griffith Quartet. Railway Pub. 74 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1HF. 01745 812260. Free.
CAROL BRAITHWAITES' GIG LIST. (more - website:carolbraithwaite.com) Many thanks
Thursday 15th November
Joanna Eden
Andrew Linham Quartet @ Queens Theatre Hornchurch featuring guest trumpeter Sam Warner on Thursday 29th November 2018 at 8pm Admission £10.50
https://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/whats-on/show/andrew-linham-jazz-quartet/
An evening of swinging jazz standards and compositions from the quartets’ celebrated debut album Abandoned Silence with special guest trumpeter Sam Warner.
“Whether on rapid-fire or slow-burn setting, Linham is a musician of tremendous invention and flow.” - Robert Shore Jazzwise May 2012.
Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra @ Vortex Jazz Club - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! on Sunday 16th December 2018 at 8pm Admission £10.00
http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/andrew-linham-jazz-orchestra/
The
Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra present original big band music from their
first album ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’ alongside a collection of new
Christmas works entitled ‘Christ-Mess’. Composed and arranged by their
enigmatic leader and baritone saxophonist Andrew Linham, this ensemble
has been genre swapping their way into the future of contemporary big
band music with original tunes unfettered by style and convention.
Bringing together a wealth of talented music from London this is an
particularly exciting performance as they premier their new Christmas
inspired works which have never before seen the light of day and will
leave you grinning from ear to ear.
“The cleverly titled Weapons
of Mass Distraction firmly establishes the Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra
has a signification addition to today’s big band scene and a group that
deserves wider recognition at the international level.”
“They
play with guts and attitude, and manage to inject outrageous humor into
even the most demanding of musical passages, striking a perfect balance
between the sublime and the ridiculous” Ed Enright, Downbeat (Editor’s Pick) December 2017
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We shall be at The Cricketers (228 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7JG Tel. 01702 345053 ) for our Christmas party time on Wednesday December 12th. The music starts at 8.30pm but get there early for the best seats! We have Mick Foster along with his baritone saxophone. 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!
The Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle, events in Ramsgate Small Boat Owners Club, Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate, Kent. CT11 9AY.
Saturday 24th November at 12.00 Noon
Tuxedo Jazz Band. Tickets 12 pounds (includes buffet)
Saturday 15th December at 12.00 Noon
Doolally Tap Jazz Band, Tickets 12 pounds (includes Christmas goodies)
Saturday 23rd March at 12 Noon
Doc Houlin & The Revival All Stars. All Tickets 15 pounds (includes buffet)
The Len Phillips Big Band has two dates left this year at the United Services Club, Main Rd, Sidcup, DA14 6NE - A full 16 piece band featuring star players including Tony Fisher, David Black, Harold Fisher, Jon Shenoy, Jon Stokes and Bunny Thompson. Doors open at 7pm, concert starts at 8pm. Free parking to the rear of the club. Tickets available on the door. Call 01342 523 003 or email in...@lenphillipsbigband.co.uk for more information.
Sunday 25th November - Featuring Joanna Eden with a Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald - Entry £12
Sunday 16th December - Christmas special with Matthew Ford - Entry £14
Downtime Jazz Quartet will be playing at The Railway Tavern, The Common, Mellis, IP23 8DU on Sunday 25th November from 2pm to 4pm with live music from the great American & Brazilian songbooks. The Railway Tavern has a fine Food Service (from 12.30) and Real Ales on pump.
Christmas Concert - An evening of Jazz, Popular and Christmas tunes Presented by John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group on Thursday 6th December 2018 - 8pm to 10pm, Free
admission and refreshments and a Raffle. Main Hall, St. Michael and
All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LF Email: in...@johnseeleyjazz.co.uk Website: www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
Green Fair Music Club at the Cranbrook Castle Tennis Club (St.George’s Rd/Pavilion Rd Ilford IG1 3PG - 10 mins walk Gants Hill - on Friday 23 November - Showcase Jazz Night featuring three great singers: Sue Holland, LA Webber and Bernice with their superb accompanying jazz musicians
Andrew Linham Quartet @ Queens Theatre Hornchurch featuring guest trumpeter Sam Warner on Thursday 29th November
2018 at 8pm Admission £10.50 An evening of swinging jazz standards
and compositions from the quartets’ celebrated debut album Abandoned Silence with special guest trumpeter Sam Warner.
https://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/whats-on/show/andrew-linham-jazz-quartet/
Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra @ Vortex Jazz Club - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! on Sunday 16th December 2018 at 8pm Admission £10.00
http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/andrew-linham-jazz-orchestra/
The Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra present original big band music from their first album ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’ alongside new Christmas works entitled ‘Christ-Mess’. Composed and arranged by their enigmatic leader and baritone saxophonist Andrew Linham, this ensemble has been genre swapping their way into the future of contemporary big band music with original tunes unfettered by style and convention. Bringing together a wealth of talented music this is an particularly exciting performance as they premier their new Christmas inspired works which will leave you grinning from ear to ear.
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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.
Wednesday 28th November: a conversation with Paul Jones, (ex Manfred Mann) and currently a member of The Manfreds and The Blues 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
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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
28th November – ‘Salute to Benny Goodman’ – Pete Long Quartet
TUES 27th NOV - JIM MULLEN, ROSS STANLEY & ZOE FRANCIS-MULLEN.
REMEMBERING BLOSSOM DEARIE'.
London
born Zoe Francis began singing while living in New York, attending the
workshops of Barry Harris and jam sessions in Brooklyn, Harlem and
Manhattan before performing regularly in Manhattan with musicians
including Harry Allen, Warren Vache, and Howard Alden. Returning to the
UK Zoe recorded her first album "Looking For A Boy" with award-winning
pianist Dave Newton.
Her new album "Remembering Blossom Dearie" with
husband the multi award-winning guitarist Jim Mullen is also receiving
great reviews.
Guitarist Jim Mullen needs little introduction having
become a legend in his own lifetime. He is one of the most talented
guitarists of his (or any) generation, is the possessor of that most
rare quality in a musician: a unique and instantly recognisable voice on
his instrument. He found critical acclaim as the joint leader of the
British funk band Morrisey-Mullen in the 80's. Has worked extensively
around the world with many of the top names in the business.
Ross
Stanley is one of the UK's top jazz pianists - constantly in demand for
his flowing creative and lyrical playing. His soloing is profoundly
steeped in complex harmonic tension and release but always serves the
music and is universally revered by both fellow musicians and the wider
listening public alike. At the age of 13, he was
awarded an organ scholarship to Marlborough College. He completed a BMUS
in classical and jazz piano at Guildhall in 2004.
***** THE DECEMBER SPECIALS NIGHTS ARE FILLING QUICKLY. PLEASE BOOK SOON TO
AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT (PAYMENT NEEDED IN ADVANCE FOR THE PARTY NIGHTS) *****
DECEMBER 4TH. MULTI-AWARD WINNER LIANE CARROLL.
DECEMBER 11TH. THE JAZZ DYNAMOS.
DECEMBER 18TH. THE RED STRIPE BAND
“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 4th December – 8.00pm
Marc Cecil with Zac Barrett – sax Richard Busiakiewicz – piano Neville Malcom - bass
Tuesday 11th December – 8.00pm
Alan Barnes with John Pearce – piano Simon Thorpe – bass Matt Home - drums
Tuesday 18th December - 8.00pm
Jivin Miss Daisy with Liz Fletcher – vocal Luke Annesley – sax Bruce Adams – trumpet John Pearce – piano Simon Thorpe – bass Rod Brown - drums
Admission £17.00 members £14.00 buffet included
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 24th November 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Mick Foster – saxophones Dominick Ashworth – guitar Julian Bury – bass Tristan Mailliot - drums
Admission £10.00
Saturday 29th December 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Simon Spillett with Ted Beament – piano Alec Dankworth – bass Winston Clifford – drums
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
Wed 28th Nov - THE WESTSIDE SYNCOPATORS
Wed 12th Dec - The Hugh Rainey Band Plus Guests Tim Huskisson & Vocalist Carol Braithwaite appear at Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club All welcome £12 Non Members , £10 Members Abridge Village Hall Ongar Rd., RM4 1UH enquiries daved...@gmail.com 07903 879209
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
Going forward from October - Reduced price tickets at £5 for under 18’s
Sunday 2nd December 2018
Pete Long’s ELLINGTONES (10 piece band playing the Music of Duke Ellington )
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
30th November - Marigolds Jazz All Stars featuring Enrico Tomasso: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/4467726?autoplay=true & https://www.fandalism.com/martinguy
http://www.jazzcds.co.uk/artist_id_565/biography_id_565 & http://www.timhuskisson.com/index.html & https://www.josecanha.com/
Enrico Tomasso trumpet/vocals, Martin Guy drums, Mark Crooks sax, clarinet, Tim Huskisson keyboards, and Jose Canha bass
Enrico
was born into a musical family and was brought up on the earlier
styles, Swing and Dixieland, by his dad before he discovered Miles
Davis, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard and the ‘fusion stuff’, which
opened his mind to anything.
When Louis Armstrong came to London in
1976 Enricos dad introduced him, age 9, to Louis at London Airport. As
Enrico had taken his trumpet with him, which he had been playing for 3
years, he serenaded Louis in the airport with ‘Sleepy Time Down South’
as alluded to in our posters. Enrico has gone on to become a very top
trumpeter in the jazz world winning numerous awards and playing with
many famous musicians in many prestigious bands as well as leading his
own ensembles.
There is too little space here to do justice to
Enrico’s illustrious career or to even scratch the surface of the
careers of the other musicians in the band other than to say in Greg’s
own words that, ‘they are all top blokes’.
14th December - The Eric Ranzoni Trio: http://www.ericranzoni.co.uk
From
North London much-acclaimed Eric Ranzoni returns after previous
knockout gigs. Renowned on the London Blues scene, including a residency
at Boisdales in Belgravia, for his tremendous piano playing Eric’s
musical talents are second to none.
Since returning to London in
2003, Eric has become known as an exceptional and versatile pianist,
with a warm singing voice and a knack to entertain. Solo or accompanied
by excellent musicians, he’s played the Blues (and Roots music in
general) in many top venues in London and about, with frequent stints
abroad. In great demand as Blues pianist with London-based bands, he
played piano on Mud Morganfield’s, Muddy Waters eldest son, UK/European
tour, along with Big Joe Louis and Wes Weston.
In Mud's band he's
appeared on 'Later with Jools Holland' on BBC TV and played major Blues
Festivals alongside artists like Sting, John Mayall, Herbie Hancock,
Santana, Jack Bruce, Van Morrison...
Eric's has played with Ray
Cooper (Elton John and Eric Clapton percussionist), Jools Holland, Otis
Grand, Buddy Whittington, Charlie Musselwhite, Big Joe Louis, Bill
Hurley (The Inmates), UK top band Cadillac Kings, Chas Hodges (Chas
& Dave), boogie woogie stars Ben Waters & Axel Zwingenberger etc
28th December - The Alan Barnes Quartet: www.alanbarnesjazz.com
Alan Barnes Sax, Ted Beament keyboards, Simon Thorpe bass and Clark Tracey drums
Alan
is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader
and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and
baritone sax that has few peers. His range and brilliance have made him
“first call” for studio and live work and his recorded catalogue is
immense whether as leader/co-leader, alone or supporting other artists.
The recipient of numerous British Jazz Awards, Alan has played
residencies and toured tirelessly, building a warm rapport, making him
uniquely popular in British jazz.
Local lad Ted Beament needs no introduction to regular patrons and as space is short……
Simon Thorpe plays in bands across the jazz spectrum as well as leading
his own bands with a double bass style that is strong and melodic - one
of the UK's most popular players.
Son of Stan Tracey CBE, Clark has
forged his own varied jazz career. After playing in his father's
various ensembles Clark has gone on to tour worldwide and record
extensively. He has formed many bands with many famous musicians and has
freelanced with some of the most important jazz artists home and
abroad. Gifted composer and teacher Clark formed his own record
companies, Tentoten Records & Resteamed Records which is devoted to
his father’s works. He is one of the sharpest jazz drummers in the
country, playing with a keen-eared awareness making him one of the most
entertaining drummers in the country.
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
November
25th – The Jack Clifford Swingtette. Another wonderful end to the month with an evening of jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack blowing clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with a guest front line and a rhythm section of regulars Tim Huskisson tinkling the ivories, Alan Clarke caressing drums and Roger Curphy plucking the bass.
December
2nd – Rance’s Rocking Chair Band. Led by Dave with his trumpet this Dixieland seven-piece jazz band entertains with plenty of vocals, a dash of humour for good measure and always provide an evening of foot-tapping jazz.
9th – 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.
16th – Jackie Free’s Chicagoans. The Chicagoans were formed in 1980 and ever since they been playing the Windy City’s style of jazz. This week with Tim Huskisson on piano.
23rd – Iris Harmon and Her Boys. Swing into Christmas with Iris and ‘Her Boys’. Iris sings old and new jazz numbers in her own inimitable style.
30th – 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 2nd December 2018 - PAUL HIGGS Trumpet Paul is a highly respected and talented musician who came up through the ranks of NYJO performing with greats such as Louie Bellson & Tony Bennett. He is a fine pianist, composer & arranger, being MD at the national theatre for many years. Paul is a long time member of Graeme's quintet. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
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
Weds 28th November 2018 – Snake Davis Band – Classic Sax Solos
Snake Davis has played with the likes of James Brown, Smokey Robinson and Chaka Khan, Eurythmics, Lisa Stansfield and M-People. His live shows deliver superb dance music with flavours of soul, reggae and dance. Snake has played the club several times and for this particular gig he will be bringing his successful “Classic Sax Solos” show to town for you all to enjoy! Tickets £18
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 Nov 17th 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
Weds 28th Thurs 29th & Fri 30th November - Rat Pack Refreshed Show
Steve Pert (Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), TBC (Trumpet), TBC (Sax)
Six Piece Band featuring Vocalist Steve Pert. 'Rat Pack Refreshed'
celebrates the songs of Frank Sinatra and his contemporaries, all served
up with wit and charm. This vibrant, energetic show will include
classic Rat Pack songs such as Fly Me To The Moon, New York New York,
One For My Baby, The Lady Is A Tramp, That's Amore, Volare, Mr
Bojangles, Ain't That A Kick In The Head, and many more.
Weds 19th & Thurs 20th December - The Ivy Room Christmas Special
Georgina Jackson (Tpt & Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), TBC (Saxophone)
Hosted by Vocalist and Trumpet player Georgina Jackson. Georgina's
sassy vibrant style brings you swinging songs and melodies associated
with the best of the female and male crooners from the past hundred
years, plus all your Christmas favourites. Guaranteed to be a swinging,
toe tapping, bluesy and fun night for all with a fabulous festive feel.
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
26 Nov - Mahogany Hall Stompers
3 Dec - Red Hot & Blue
10 Dec - Mike Barry’s Uptown Gang
17 Dec - Hugh Rainey Jazz Band
24 Dec – Christmas Eve - No Jazz
31 Dec – New Year’s Eve – No Jazz
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.
November 27th - Hertswing Big Band John Davies presents the expected Basie swing and drive with an ever stimulating programme. With star singer Vicky.
December 4th Kings Club 7 Our regular house band featuring John Davis on alto/soprano sax, John Mole tenor sax and John Bridge trombone with Mike Sherwood Vocals.
December 11th Terry's Jazz Party A fun night of wide ranging jazz standards and a few jokes! Terry can always be relied on to host an entertaining night!
December 18th Jim Phillips Christmas Party. Bring your friends, family and instruments. There will be the usual quizzes and raffle. The Big Band will be playing from about 9.30pm. with the ever popular Bryony on vocals.
Eileen and Jim look forward to seeing you there.
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
December - closed
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 6th December – 8.30pm
Jo Harrop – vocals with John Pearce – piano Dave Chamberlain – bass and Matt Home - drums
Wednesday 12th December – 8.00pm
The Humphrey Lyttelton Band featuring
Jimmy Hasting – sax Tony Fisher – trumpet Ray Wadworth – trombone
Olly Wilby – sax Ted Beament – piano John Rees-Jones – bass
Adrian Macintosh - drums
Admission £17.00 members £14.00 buffet included
Thursday 3rd January – 8.30pm
Anita Wardell with the Robin Aspland Trio
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 1 Dec - Christmas Special. Jazz at the Movies - A Swinging Christmas!
Back by popular demand, Joanna is joined by her Jazz at the Movies
playmates for what has become a Saffron Walden Christmas staple! Don't
miss it!
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 25th Nov – TRUDY KERR with Simon Brown (pno), Bernie Hodgkins (bs), Roger Odell (drs) & Larraine Odell (voc)
Trudy Kerr is renowned as one of the UK's finest jazz vocalists. All
About Jazz has described her as "100% real jazz musician with fluid
phrasing and a mellifluous, warm and sensuous tone." Trudy will feature
songs from her new CD which is based around the Dave Brubeck Quartet
repertoire
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
Nov 29th STEVE WATERMAN .. VASILIS XENOPOULOS QUINTET £12
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)
Saturday 1 December. Weronika Bielecka with Terence Collie Trio & Konvalia String Trio. Tickets on the door £10. Advance £8. Students £5. Weronika Bielecka – Vocals, Terence Collie – Piano, Rha Stranges – Drums, Nick Lenner-Webster – Bass, Agata Kubiak – Violin, Natalia Wierzbicka – Viola, Szymon Pawlas – Cello.
Weronika
Bielecka with Terence Collie Trio and Konvalia String Trio project is
an inspirational fusion featuring each musician’s individual artistry
and emotional delivery in performance.
It is where the beauty of
jazz and its complexity meets the naturalness of folk and its subtle
lyricism. The unique arrangements of jazz standards and originals,
minimalism and sophisticated craftsmanship of the pianist, combined with
majestic dynamics of string arrangements and evocative vocals reveal
the project’s uniqueness and poise.
Saturday 8 December. The Rhythm Swing Quintet. Tickets on the door £8. Students £5. Dani Gallini – Vocals, Ryszard Kolendo – Guitar, Dan Camalich – Violin, Peter Bakaja – Double Bass, Tamas Teszary – Drums & Vibraphone.
The Rhythm Swing Quintet return to Jazz Cafe POSK with their traditional Christmas Show playing selections from their debut CD, jazz standards, Latin rhythms and original material. They bring their own interpretation of gypsy swing “manouche” style taking inspiration from the great jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt and his Quintet of The Hot Club of France.
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
23 November, £16 African Jazz Quintet
Exciting African Township music will keep your feet tapping!
Frank Williams ~ Tenor Sax , Alastair Gavin ~ Piano , Cameron Pierre ~ Guitar, Raph Mizraki Bass, Kofi Oheneba Adu ~ Drums
30 November, £16 Talinka
"Terrific emotional depth . . . Very entertaining and richly enjoyable." - Peter Jones, Bebop Spoken Here
Tali Atzmon vocals, Gilad Atzmon bass clarinet/soprano sax/accordian/guitar, Yaron Stavi bass, Jenny Bliss viola da gamba/flute/barque violin/vocals
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 7.30, Music 8pm
Friday 21 December at 8pm (doors 7:15pm) £14 / £7 u25 - REBOP plays HORACE SILVER
In
the wake of their sold-out appearance at the 2018 London Jazz Festival,
Rebop returns to the Hunter Club for their traditional seasonal slot to
celebrate the life-affirming grooves and melodies of the late, great
jazz composer-pianist Horace Silver. Featuring ‘Song For My Father’,
‘Sister Sadie’, ‘Filthy McNasty’ and other fingerpoppin’ classics.
PAUL HIGGS trumpet KEVIN FLANAGAN tenor sax
CHRIS INGHAM piano Rev ANDREW BROWN 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.
22 Dec SOLD OUT
Sun 16 Dec - The Castle, High St, Colchester CO1 1TH (4pm-7pm)
FRANK GRIFFITH UPCOMING GIGLIST- www.frankgriffith.co.uk for more info
29 November, 8.30PM. FG with Roy Williams- trombone and Nigel Fox Trio. Hedsor Social Club. Hedsor Road, Bourne End, Bucks, SL8 5ES. 01628 521921
30 November, 1-2PM. FG w/Nikki Iles, piano; Dave Green,bass. Beldam Room at Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. www.brunel.ac.uk/brunelarts.Free.
27 January 2019, 2PM. FG with the Dave Holden Big Band. Wigan Jazz Club, Vauxhall Road, Wigan, WN1 3LU. www.wiganjazzclub.co.uk
27 January, 9PM. Frank Griffith Quartet. Railway Pub. 74 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1HF. 01745 812260. Free.
CAROL BRAITHWAITES' GIG LIST. (more - website:carolbraithwaite.com) Many thanks
Tuesday 27th November
Jazz at: Old Brentwoods' Club, Ashwells Road, CM15 9SE
Guesting with Dave Grant's Carlton Jazz Band. 8 - 10.30pm.
For the Diary - More info later:
14.12.18 - Billericay
15.12.18 - North Weald
20.12.18 - Hadleigh Cricket Club. (xmas special)
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!
27 November - The Big Band at Christmas Library Theatre, Leighton Buzzard 7.30pm
25 Nov Ella with Len Phillips Big Band Sidcup 8pm
29 Nov A Swinging Christmas, The Stables, Milton Keynes 8pm
2 Dec A Swinging Christmas, Ronnie Scott's Club Soho Midday
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
For this month, on 27th November we have, possibly, the most requested artist for a return to the club being Giles Hedley and the Aviators. Enormous
talent for your enjoyment dispensed by Giles and his wonderful band.
Let’s make this a bumper turnout for the last show before the Christmas
break!
For those that haven’t so far attended, the new venue is the St. George Hotel.
If you drive past with the Roffen on your left, the venue is a couple
of hundred yards up New Road, on the left. There is on-site parking
both on the roof, accessed from the front and in the basement at the
rear, although you can find plenty of on-street parking within a short
walk. Parking in one of the car parks requires (immediate) registration
in the venue, available on panels both in the lobby and in the
performance room itself. The website address is: www.george-hotel.co.uk Please
enter the venue via the main front door and make your way down to the
Stanley Ballroom. Tickets £12.00, pay on the door. Bookings to me.
Doors open 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. www.bottleneckblues.com. So, that’s Giles Hedley and the Aviators appearing on Tuesday 27th November.
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
Chris Neill
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Hot Dixieland Christmas Special @ St John's ARC, Old Harlow Saturday 1st December at 3pm. The final jazz session of the season at the ARC (St John’s Arts Centre, st John’s Walk, Market St. Old Harlow CM17 0AJ) is a Christmas special. A Celebration of Eddie Condon, Wild Bill Davison and Fats Waller with John Petters Dixielanders. Featured in this all star line-up will be hot cornetist, Allen Beechey, Epping’s veteran trombonist, Jackie Free – who played with Louis Armstrong in the 1950s, clarinettist, Tim Huskisson, stride piano player, Dave Browning and Harlow bass Ace, Keith Donald.
Jackie and Keith were part of the Petters Dixielanders who recorded and played the Playhouse, Harlow in 1989 with Chicago cornet star, Wild Bill Davison. (see video). Allen modelled his style on Davison whilst Tim (when playing piano) and Dave are both well versed in the Harlem stride style of the effervescent Fats. Expect an afternoon of hot Chicago style jazz, with a lot of Waller swing. Admission £12 on the door. Details: 01406 365 731
Christmas Jazz Evening at the Redbridge Sports Centre on Tuesday 4th December 8.00pm to 10.30pm. Featuring Top Jazz Vocalist Jacqui Hicks with Brian Dee keyboard Len Skeat bass John Withers drums and of course resident vocalist Paul Wood . Hope you can make it.
We shall be at The Cricketers (228 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7JG Tel. 01702 345053 ) for our Christmas party time on Wednesday December 12th. The music starts at 8.30pm but get there early for the best seats! We have Mick Foster along with his baritone saxophone. 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!
The Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle, events in Ramsgate Small Boat Owners Club, Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate, Kent. CT11 9AY.
Saturday 15th December at 12.00 Noon
Doolally Tap Jazz Band, Tickets 12 pounds (includes Christmas goodies)
Saturday 23rd March at 12 Noon
Doc Houlin & The Revival All Stars. All Tickets 15 pounds (includes buffet)
The Len Phillips Big Band will be at the United Services Club, Main Rd, Sidcup, DA14 6NE - A full 16 piece band featuring star players including Tony Fisher, David Black, Harold Fisher, Jon Shenoy, Jon Stokes and Bunny Thompson. Doors open at 7pm, concert starts at 8pm. Free parking to the rear of the club. Tickets available on the door. Call 01342 523 003 or email in...@lenphillipsbigband.co.uk for more information. On Sunday 16th December - Christmas special with Matthew Ford - Entry £14
Christmas Concert - An evening of Jazz, Popular and Christmas tunes Presented by John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group on Thursday 6th December 2018 - 8pm to 10pm, Free admission and refreshments and a Raffle. Main Hall, St. Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LF Email: in...@johnseeleyjazz.co.uk Website: www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra @ Vortex Jazz Club - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! on Sunday 16th December 2018 at 8pm Admission £10.00
http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/andrew-linham-jazz-orchestra/
The Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra present original big band music from their first album ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’ alongside new Christmas works entitled ‘Christ-Mess’. Composed and arranged by their enigmatic leader and baritone saxophonist Andrew Linham, this ensemble has been genre swapping their way into the future of contemporary big band music with original tunes unfettered by style and convention. Bringing together a wealth of talented music this is an particularly exciting performance as they premier their new Christmas inspired works which will leave you grinning from ear to ear.
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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/
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
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, 27th November completes our programme of gigs for 2018
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 (vcls)
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. WE START ON NOV THE 13TH WITH THE FABULOUS SWING & PARTY KENT BASED BAND 'HULLABALOO'.
***** THE DECEMBER SPECIALS NIGHTS ARE FILLING QUICKLY. PLEASE BOOK SOON TO
AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT (PAYMENT NEEDED IN ADVANCE FOR THE PARTY NIGHTS) *****
TUESDAY 4TH OF DECEMBER - LIANE CARROLL MULTI-AWARD WINNING SINGER & PIANIST. A jewel in the crown of British Jazz!
"She seems in some magical way to be made out of music" The Observer
"Deeply soulful, wonderfully honest" The Times
"She can shred hearts" Mojo
"The real thing" The Independent on Sunday
TUESDAY 11TH OF DECEMBER - THE JAZZ DYNAMOS AT CHRISTMAS.
WELCOME RETURN FOR THIS BAND THAT STUNNED EVERYONE WITH THEIR PERFORMANCE AT THE CLUB LAST YEAR.
Jazz Dynamos take well known songs and transform them with a mix of jazz, bossa, samba and contemporary pop music - occasionally all at the same time! The repertoire includes everything from classic Peggy Lee to Latin versions of Dolly Parton and Madonna hits, with everything in-between. The technique, versatility and sheer joy in Lucy Randell’s versatile and joyous singing, allied to the swingiest, funkiest, best dressed rhythm section in the UK, make this a lively and entertaining show not to be missed.
‘when I saw you play, you truly blew me away’ – Music Editor of ‘The Independent’, London
TUESDAY 18TH OF DECEMBER - THE RED STRIPE BAND. A CHRISTMAS PARTY.
A CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH THE BAND THAT BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN AFTER THEIR LAST PERFORMANCE. AN INFECTIOUS EXCITING, COMEDIC BAND THAT THRILL!!!
They are an incredible septet led by Neil Drinkwater. The band plays all over the world at festivals, clubs and parties.They have performed for the Royal Families of no less than five countries and have shared stages with Sting, Madonna, Van Morrison, Eddi Reader and Chris Barber.
“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 4th December – 8.00pm
Marc Cecil with Zac Barrett – sax Richard Busiakiewicz – piano Neville Malcom - bass
Tuesday 11th December – 8.00pm
Alan Barnes with John Pearce – piano Simon Thorpe – bass Matt Home - drums
Tuesday 18th December - 8.00pm
Jivin Miss Daisy with Liz Fletcher – vocal Luke Annesley – sax Bruce Adams – trumpet John Pearce – piano Simon Thorpe – bass Rod Brown - drums
Admission £17.00 members £14.00 buffet included
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 29th December 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Simon Spillett with Ted Beament – piano Alec Dankworth – bass Winston Clifford – drums
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
Wed 12th Dec - The Hugh Rainey Band Plus Guests Tim Huskisson & Vocalist Carol Braithwaite appear at Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club All welcome £12 Non Members , £10 Members Abridge Village Hall Ongar Rd., RM4 1UH enquiries daved...@gmail.com 07903 879209
December
2nd – Rance’s Rocking Chair Band. Led by Dave with his trumpet this Dixieland seven-piece jazz band entertains with plenty of vocals, a dash of humour for good measure and always provide an evening of foot-tapping jazz.
9th – 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.
16th – Jackie Free’s Chicagoans. The Chicagoans were formed in 1980 and ever since they been playing the Windy City’s style of jazz. This week with Tim Huskisson on piano.
23rd – Iris Harmon and Her Boys. Swing into Christmas with Iris and ‘Her Boys’. Iris sings old and new jazz numbers in her own inimitable style.
30th – 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.
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 – Marius Rudnick. A return visit for Marius who is a versatile flute and reed player. For this evening he brings along not only his instruments but his band to entertain us with jazz numbers from the 1950’s and 60’s.
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 2nd December 2018 - PAUL HIGGS Trumpet Paul is a highly respected and talented musician who came up through the ranks of NYJO performing with greats such as Louie Bellson & Tony Bennett. He is a fine pianist, composer & arranger, being MD at the national theatre for many years. Paul is a long time member of Graeme's quintet. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
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
Weds 28th November 2018 – Snake Davis Band – Classic Sax Solos
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
Fri 30th November - Rat Pack Refreshed Show
Steve Pert (Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), TBC (Trumpet), TBC (Sax)
Six Piece Band featuring Vocalist Steve Pert. 'Rat Pack Refreshed' celebrates the songs of Frank Sinatra and his contemporaries, all served up with wit and charm. This vibrant, energetic show will include classic Rat Pack songs such as Fly Me To The Moon, New York New York, One For My Baby, The Lady Is A Tramp, That's Amore, Volare, Mr Bojangles, Ain't That A Kick In The Head, and many more.
Weds 19th & Thurs 20th December - The Ivy Room Christmas Special
Georgina Jackson (Tpt & Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), TBC (Saxophone)
Hosted by Vocalist and Trumpet player Georgina Jackson. Georgina's sassy vibrant style brings you swinging songs and melodies associated with the best of the female and male crooners from the past hundred years, plus all your Christmas favourites. Guaranteed to be a swinging, toe tapping, bluesy and fun night for all with a fabulous festive feel.
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
3 Dec - Red Hot & Blue
10 Dec - Mike Barry’s Uptown Gang
17 Dec - Hugh Rainey Jazz Band
24 Dec – Christmas Eve - No Jazz
31 Dec – New Year’s Eve – No Jazz
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.
December 4th Kings Club 7 Our regular house band featuring John Davis on alto/soprano sax, John Mole tenor sax and John Bridge trombone with Mike Sherwood Vocals.
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
Dec 6th £12 It's Almost Christmas ~~ THE MATT WATES QUINTET
Saturday 1 December. Weronika Bielecka with Terence Collie Trio & Konvalia String Trio. Tickets on the door £10. Advance £8. Students £5. Weronika Bielecka – Vocals, Terence Collie – Piano, Rha Stranges – Drums, Nick Lenner-Webster – Bass, Agata Kubiak – Violin, Natalia Wierzbicka – Viola, Szymon Pawlas – Cello.
Weronika Bielecka with Terence Collie Trio and Konvalia String Trio project is an inspirational fusion featuring each musician’s individual artistry and emotional delivery in performance.
It is where the beauty of jazz and its complexity meets the naturalness of folk and its subtle lyricism. The unique arrangements of jazz standards and originals, minimalism and sophisticated craftsmanship of the pianist, combined with majestic dynamics of string arrangements and evocative vocals reveal the project’s uniqueness and poise.
Saturday 8 December. The Rhythm Swing Quintet. Tickets on the door £8. Students £5. Dani Gallini – Vocals, Ryszard Kolendo – Guitar, Dan Camalich – Violin, Peter Bakaja – Double Bass, Tamas Teszary – Drums & Vibraphone.
The Rhythm Swing Quintet return to Jazz Cafe POSK with their traditional Christmas Show playing selections from their debut CD, jazz standards, Latin rhythms and original material. They bring their own interpretation of gypsy swing “manouche” style taking inspiration from the great jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt and his Quintet of The Hot Club of France.
Friday 14 December. Willie Garnett Big Band. Tickets on the door £8. WILLIE GARNETT’S BIG BAND…. Undoubtedly one of the best British big bands led by veteran band leader Willie Garnett… Superb Musicians…Keeping the GREAT Classics ALIVE!…
Willie has a treasure trove of charts and selects a no-nonsense set including standard’s like Count Basie’s Corner Pocket, Coltrane classic…My Favourite Things and The Beatle’s Norwegian Wood. A Great Crowd & Great Banter…..A WONDERFUL NIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT!
Sat 15 December. Alle Choir London. A Jazzy Christmas. £10 on the door. Advance £8.
Alle Choir London, as seen on BBC1 “Pitch Battle”, is coming back to Jazz Cafe with Christmas favourites. This time with Alberto Ferro on the piano and Monika Lidke as a guest star. Join us for an evening of Polish and English traditional carols and winter songs in new, jazzy arrangements. For early comers a glass of mulled wine.
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
30 November, £16 Talinka
"Terrific emotional depth . . . Very entertaining and richly enjoyable." - Peter Jones, Bebop Spoken Here
Tali Atzmon vocals, Gilad Atzmon bass clarinet/soprano sax/accordian/guitar, Yaron Stavi bass, Jenny Bliss viola da gamba/flute/barque violin/vocals
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 7.30, Music 8pm
Friday 21 December at 8pm (doors 7:15pm) £14 / £7 u25 - REBOP plays HORACE SILVER
In the wake of their sold-out appearance at the 2018 London Jazz Festival, Rebop returns to the Hunter Club for their traditional seasonal slot to celebrate the life-affirming grooves and melodies of the late, great jazz composer-pianist Horace Silver. Featuring ‘Song For My Father’, ‘Sister Sadie’, ‘Filthy McNasty’ and other fingerpoppin’ classics.
PAUL HIGGS trumpet KEVIN FLANAGAN tenor sax
CHRIS INGHAM piano Rev ANDREW BROWN 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.
22 Dec SOLD OUT
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
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.
30 November, 1-2PM. FG w/Nikki Iles, piano; Dave Green,bass. Beldam Room at Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. www.brunel.ac.uk/brunelarts.Free.
27 January 2019, 2PM. FG with the Dave Holden Big Band. Wigan Jazz Club, Vauxhall Road, Wigan, WN1 3LU. www.wiganjazzclub.co.uk
27 January, 9PM. Frank Griffith Quartet. Railway Pub. 74 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1HF. 01745 812260. Free.
CAROL BRAITHWAITES' GIG LIST. (more - website:carolbraithwaite.com) Many thanks
For the Diary - More info later:
14.12.18 - Billericay
15.12.18 - North Weald
20.12.18 - Hadleigh Cricket Club. (xmas special)
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!
2 December - The Big Band at Christmas Parkway Cinema / Theatre, Cleethorpes 7.30pm Start www.parkwaycinemas.co.uk 01472 290100
3 December - The Big Band at Christmas Playhouse Theatre, Epsom 7.30pm Start
www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk 01372 742555
4 December - Five Star Swing at Christmas Artrix Arts Centre, Bromsgrove at 2.30pm
www.artrix.co.uk 01527 577330
5 December - The Big Band at Christmas Civic Centre, Rotherham 7.30pm Start
www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk 01709 823621
6 December - Five Star Swing at Christmas Parkway Cinema / Theatre, Beverley 7.30pm Start www.parkwaycinemas.co.uk 01482 968090
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
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29 Nov A Swinging Christmas, The Stables, Milton Keynes 8pm
2 Dec A Swinging Christmas, Ronnie Scott's Club Soho Midday
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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Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra @ Vortex Jazz Club - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! on Sunday 16th December 2018 at 8pm Admission £10.00
http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/andrew-linham-jazz-orchestra/
The Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra present original big band music from their first album ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’ alongside a collection of new Christmas works entitled ‘Christ-Mess’. Composed and arranged by their enigmatic leader and baritone saxophonist Andrew Linham, this ensemble has been genre swapping their way into the future of contemporary big band music with original tunes unfettered by style and convention. Bringing together a wealth of talented music from London this is an particularly exciting performance as they premier their new Christmas inspired works which have never before seen the light of day and will leave you grinning from ear to ear.
“The cleverly titled Weapons of Mass Distraction firmly establishes the Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra has a signification addition to today’s big band scene and a group that deserves wider recognition at the international level.”
“They play with guts and attitude, and manage to inject outrageous humor into even the most demanding of musical passages, striking a perfect balance between the sublime and the ridiculous” Ed Enright, Downbeat (Editor’s Pick) December 2017
Larry Berkovitz (piano/ vocals) & Zak Barrett (saxes) present: XMAS JAZZ at CRAMPHORN THEATRE Fairfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1JG Tickets are already on sale and selling fast - reserve your places early!
Thursday 20th December 2018 @ 8pm
Friday 21st December 2018 @ 8pm
Saturday 22nd December 2018 @ 3pm & 8pm
Tickets £17 (Sat 3pm tickets £12) Please note that a £1.50 booking fee applies per transaction for bookings paid by credit card To book - please call 01245 606505
XMAS JAZZ Special with Rowan Ward (saxes) Jamie Castel (saxes/vocals) Dom Copestick (saxes /vocals) Robert Rickenberg (d bass) AND virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Adam Mader (trumpet/violin/mandolin/melodica/recorders/whistling/face slapping etc.. and vocals) and Andy Frost (beatbox / drums)
The XMAS Jazz Special returns - back again at Chelmsford’s intimate Cramphorn Theatre bringing you more XMAS Jazz, seasonal cheer, really silly good jokes … AND ... oodles of complimentary kisses and mince pies !
Larry and Zak collaborated for many years arranging and performing in em@il special, bringing fresh, unique arrangements of jazz standards to enthusiastic audiences in Chelmsford, London and beyond and … in recent years concentrating on the now legendary XMAS Jazz seasons. Don’t miss the XMAS Jazz fun with all the regular gangsters including Adam Mader on everything, Andy Frost on percussive mouth … AND … having now aged at a least a couple of years …. Dr Jamie Castell returns to the stage (assuming he doesn’t lose his bus ticket).
RICO and his HOT RHYTHM will play 3 - 45min sets for dancing and/or listening at The BRAZA Club, Elm Road, March PE15 8NZ on Friday 4th Jan 2019 8-11pm Admission £10 per person Bar/ Dance Floor/ Car Park Further sheila...@gmail.com daved...@gmail.com or Sheila/Dave 01945 588325/07903 879209 From the organisers of Elgoods Fathers Day Jazz
Enrico Tomasso Trumpet /Vocals /Leader Graham Hughes Trombone/Vocals
Tim Huskisson Clarinet Thomas ( Spats) Langham Banjo/ Guitar
John Sutton Drums Malcolm Skedd Bass
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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!!
News & Forthcoming Events at Exchange House Music Club, Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex, CM4 0QY. Tel. 01277 824 616 or 07885 423 393. David Price. www.jazzbanduk.com
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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.
Chris Neill
Hi everyone
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Friday 7 December: The Black Bull pub, Balsham, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4DJ. Smooth jazz classics from singer Sue Heath and the Jazz Wave jazz trio. 8 – 10:15 pm, free admission.
Saturday 15th December: Southend Jazz Co-op present their annual Christmas concert at the Old Fire Station. Entrance is free, refreshments are available although you are welcome to bring your own. Doors open at 7pm and the music starts at 7.30.
Wednesday 12th December: Jazz 825 at the Railway Hotel Clifftown Rd Southend on Sea features Interplay with John Seeley on Tenor Sax Admission is free, the food is great and the music cooking.
We shall be at The Cricketers (228 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7JG Tel. 01702 345053 ) for our Christmas party time on Wednesday December 12th. The music starts at 8.30pm but get there early for the best seats! We have Mick Foster along with his baritone saxophone. 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!
The Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle, events in Ramsgate Small Boat Owners Club, Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate, Kent. CT11 9AY.
Saturday 15th December at 12.00 Noon
Doolally Tap Jazz Band, Tickets 12 pounds (includes Christmas goodies)
Saturday 23rd March at 12 Noon
Doc Houlin & The Revival All Stars. All Tickets 15 pounds (includes buffet)
The Len Phillips Big Band will be at the United Services Club, Main Rd, Sidcup, DA14 6NE - A full 16 piece band featuring star players including Tony Fisher, David Black, Harold Fisher, Jon Shenoy, Jon Stokes and Bunny Thompson. Doors open at 7pm, concert starts at 8pm. Free parking to the rear of the club. Tickets available on the door. Call 01342 523 003 or email in...@lenphillipsbigband.co.uk for more information. On Sunday 16th December - Christmas special with Matthew Ford - Entry £14
Christmas Concert - An evening of Jazz, Popular and Christmas tunes Presented by John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group on Thursday 6th December 2018 - 8pm to 10pm, Free admission and refreshments and a Raffle. Main Hall, St. Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LF Email: in...@johnseeleyjazz.co.uk Website: www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
RICO and his HOT RHYTHM will play 3 - 45min sets for dancing and/or listening at The BRAZA Club, Elm Road, March PE15 8NZ on Friday 4th Jan 2019 8-11pm Admission £10 per person Bar/ Dance Floor/ Car Park Further sheila...@gmail.com daved...@gmail.com or Sheila/Dave 01945 588325/07903 879209 From the organisers of Elgoods Fathers Day Jazz
Enrico Tomasso Trumpet /Vocals /Leader
Graham Hughes Trombone/Vocals
Tim Huskisson Clarinet
Thomas ( Spats) Langham Banjo/ Guitar
John Sutton Drums
Malcolm Skedd Bass
Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra @ Vortex Jazz Club - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! on Sunday 16th December 2018 at 8pm Admission £10.00
http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/andrew-linham-jazz-orchestra/
The Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra present original big band music from their first album ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’ alongside new Christmas works entitled ‘Christ-Mess’. Composed and arranged by their enigmatic leader and baritone saxophonist Andrew Linham, this ensemble has been genre swapping their way into the future of contemporary big band music with original tunes unfettered by style and convention. Bringing together a wealth of talented music this is an particularly exciting performance as they premier their new Christmas inspired works which will leave you grinning from ear to ear.
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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.
Wednesday 12th December: some of those musicians who were born during December will feature and gain their 15 minutes of fame. So listen out for Jimmy Smith, Frank Sinatra, Cab Calloway and Stan Tracey.
Happy Christmas and New Year everyone!
27th November completes our programme of gigs for 2018
***** THE DECEMBER SPECIALS NIGHTS ARE FILLING QUICKLY. BOOK SOON TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT (PAYMENT NEEDED IN ADVANCE FOR THE PARTY NIGHTS) *****
TUESDAY 11TH OF DECEMBER - THE JAZZ DYNAMOS AT CHRISTMAS.
WELCOME RETURN FOR THIS BAND THAT STUNNED EVERYONE WITH THEIR PERFORMANCE AT THE CLUB LAST YEAR.
Jazz Dynamos take well known songs and transform them with a mix of jazz, bossa, samba and contemporary pop music - occasionally all at the same time! The repertoire includes everything from classic Peggy Lee to Latin versions of Dolly Parton and Madonna hits, with everything in-between. The technique, versatility and sheer joy in Lucy Randell’s versatile and joyous singing, allied to the swingiest, funkiest, best dressed rhythm section in the UK, make this a lively and entertaining show not to be missed.
‘when I saw you play, you truly blew me away’ – Music Editor of ‘The Independent’, London
TUESDAY 18TH OF DECEMBER - THE RED STRIPE BAND. A CHRISTMAS PARTY.
A CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH THE BAND THAT BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN AFTER THEIR LAST PERFORMANCE. AN INFECTIOUS EXCITING, COMEDIC BAND THAT THRILL!!!
They are an incredible septet led by Neil Drinkwater. The band plays all over the world at festivals, clubs and parties.They have performed for the Royal Families of no less than five countries and have shared stages with Sting, Madonna, Van Morrison, Eddi Reader and Chris Barber.
“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 11th December – 8.00pm
Alan Barnes with John Pearce – piano Simon Thorpe – bass Matt Home - drums
Tuesday 18th December - 8.00pm
Jivin Miss Daisy with Liz Fletcher – vocal Luke Annesley – sax Bruce Adams – trumpet John Pearce – piano Simon Thorpe – bass Rod Brown - drums
Admission £17.00 members £14.00 buffet included
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 29th December 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Simon Spillett with Ted Beament – piano Alec Dankworth – bass Winston Clifford – drums
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
Wed 12th Dec - The Hugh Rainey Band Plus Guests Tim Huskisson & Vocalist Carol Braithwaite appear at Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club All welcome £12 Non Members , £10 Members Abridge Village Hall Ongar Rd., RM4 1UH enquiries daved...@gmail.com 07903 879209
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
14th December - The Eric Ranzoni Trio: http://www.ericranzoni.co.uk
From North London much-acclaimed Eric Ranzoni returns after previous knockout gigs. Renowned on the London Blues scene, including a residency at Boisdales in Belgravia, for his tremendous piano playing Eric’s musical talents are second to none.
Since returning to London in 2003, Eric has become known as an exceptional and versatile pianist, with a warm singing voice and a knack to entertain. Solo or accompanied by excellent musicians, he’s played the Blues (and Roots music in general) in many top venues in London and about, with frequent stints abroad. In great demand as Blues pianist with London-based bands, he played piano on Mud Morganfield’s, Muddy Waters eldest son, UK/European tour, along with Big Joe Louis and Wes Weston.
In Mud's band he's appeared on 'Later with Jools Holland' on BBC TV and played major Blues Festivals alongside artists like Sting, John Mayall, Herbie Hancock, Santana, Jack Bruce, Van Morrison...
Eric's has played with Ray Cooper (Elton John and Eric Clapton percussionist), Jools Holland, Otis Grand, Buddy Whittington, Charlie Musselwhite, Big Joe Louis, Bill Hurley (The Inmates), UK top band Cadillac Kings, Chas Hodges (Chas & Dave), boogie woogie stars Ben Waters & Axel Zwingenberger etc
28th December - The Alan Barnes Quartet: www.alanbarnesjazz.com
Alan Barnes Sax, Ted Beament keyboards, Simon Thorpe bass and Clark Tracey drums
Alan is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax that has few peers. His range and brilliance have made him “first call” for studio and live work and his recorded catalogue is immense whether as leader/co-leader, alone or supporting other artists. The recipient of numerous British Jazz Awards, Alan has played residencies and toured tirelessly, building a warm rapport, making him uniquely popular in British jazz.
Local lad Ted Beament needs no introduction to regular patrons and as space is short……
Simon Thorpe plays in bands across the jazz spectrum as well as leading his own bands with a double bass style that is strong and melodic - one of the UK's most popular players.
Son of Stan Tracey CBE, Clark has forged his own varied jazz career. After playing in his father's various ensembles Clark has gone on to tour worldwide and record extensively. He has formed many bands with many famous musicians and has freelanced with some of the most important jazz artists home and abroad. Gifted composer and teacher Clark formed his own record companies, Tentoten Records & Resteamed Records which is devoted to his father’s works. He is one of the sharpest jazz drummers in the country, playing with a keen-eared awareness making him one of the most entertaining drummers in the country.
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
December
9th – 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.
16th – Jackie Free’s Chicagoans. The Chicagoans were formed in 1980 and ever since they been playing the Windy City’s style of jazz. This week with Tim Huskisson on piano.
23rd – Iris Harmon and Her Boys. Swing into Christmas with Iris and ‘Her Boys’. Iris sings old and new jazz numbers in her own inimitable style.
30th – 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.
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
Weds 19th & Thurs 20th December - The Ivy Room Christmas Special
Georgina Jackson (Tpt & Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), TBC (Saxophone)
Hosted by Vocalist and Trumpet player Georgina Jackson. Georgina's sassy vibrant style brings you swinging songs and melodies associated with the best of the female and male crooners from the past hundred years, plus all your Christmas favourites. Guaranteed to be a swinging, toe tapping, bluesy and fun night for all with a fabulous festive feel.
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
10 Dec - Mike Barry’s Uptown Gang
17 Dec - Hugh Rainey Jazz Band
24 Dec – Christmas Eve - No Jazz
31 Dec – New Year’s Eve – No Jazz
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.
December 11th - Terry's Jazz Party A fun night of wide ranging jazz standards and a few jokes! Terry can always be relied on to host an entertaining night!
December 18th - Jim Phillips Christmas Party. Bring your friends, family and instruments. There will be the usual quizzes and raffle. The Big Band will be playing from about 9.30pm. with the ever popular Bryony on vocals.
Eileen and Jim look forward to seeing you there.
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
December - closed
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
Wednesday 12th December – 8.00pm The Humphrey Lyttelton Band featuring
Jimmy Hasting – sax Tony Fisher – trumpet
Ray Wadworth – trombone Olly Wilby – sax
Ted Beament – piano John Rees-Jones – bass
Adrian Macintosh - drums
Admission £17.00 members £14.00 buffet included
Thursday 3rd January – 8.30pm
Anita Wardell with the Robin Aspland Trio
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
Sun 9th December - JOSEPHINE DAVIES with Simon Brown (pno), Bernie Hodgkins (bs), Roger Odell (drs) & Larraine Odell (voc)
Very excited that this new star saxophonist is at Jazznights this Sunday. Josephine’s latest album received a four and a half star review in the US publication Downbeat. She is known for her melodic focus, versatility and unique style which has been described as “consistently inventive” (Jazzwise Magazine), “strong and authoritative” (The JazzMann) and “gifted and imaginative” (All About Jazz). 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
Dec 13th £14 Christmas event with Kent's No 1 Party Band THE COLROSE 7
If you survived last year's ~ then we hope you will come again. An evening of fun ~ great music ~ Bumper Raffle & of course The famous Last Years Mince Pies & Sweeties !! All of that topped off with the wonderful seven piece band of ~~ THE COLROSE 7
Jan 3rd £14 With musicians from The famous Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.. This is PICANTE ~ The Latin Band of Latin Bands ~ Influenced by the Buena Vista Social Club & Sergio Menzies. Derek Nash's PICANTE www.dereknash.com This outfit is loaded with Latin specialists & the Rhythm is Awesome ~~
DEREK NASH saxes ~ Leader & percussion assortment !!! . Great Leader & charismatic entertainer~ Has numerous bands & is always welcome at The FJC whenever he is not leading the front row for Jools Holland
CHRIS STORR trumpet. Amazing lead trumpet , also from Jools Holland. The ideal man to put the bite into Latin
DOMINIC ASHWORTH guitar ~ Top Canadian Jazz Guitarist ~ Great with Latin
NEIL ANGILLEY piano .This man is recognised a The UKs finest Latin pianist. He tours with Michael Ball & Alfie Boe & also does the private gig for The Queen with them at Buck House !! ~ Wow ~ Only the best. Neil will be with us in May with his own ultra exciting trio.
DAVIDE MANTOVANI double bass .. World class Italian bassist. Much in demand. Has his own outfits & often required worldwide to accompany top vocalists. Also 1/3 of Neil's trio!
ROBIN JONES Congas ~ This is The Rhythm of The Night ~ Conga Crazy.
MARC CECIL drums & percussion . This guy generates excitement in this outfit, as he does with his own band ..
Jan 10th £14 THE SCOTT HAMILTON QUARTET www.scotthamiltonsax.com
Yes 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 for many years. He has made over 50 albums & appeared on many more accompanying all of the top vocalists. A legend in his own lifetime. With Scott will be 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
Saturday 8 December. The Rhythm Swing Quintet. Tickets on the door £8. Students £5. Dani Gallini – Vocals, Ryszard Kolendo – Guitar, Dan Camalich – Violin, Peter Bakaja – Double Bass, Tamas Teszary – Drums & Vibraphone.
The Rhythm Swing Quintet return to Jazz Cafe POSK with their traditional Christmas Show playing selections from their debut CD, jazz standards, Latin rhythms and original material. They bring their own interpretation of gypsy swing “manouche” style taking inspiration from the great jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt and his Quintet of The Hot Club of France.
Friday 14 December. Willie Garnett Big Band. Tickets on the door £8. WILLIE GARNETT’S BIG BAND…. Undoubtedly one of the best British big bands led by veteran band leader Willie Garnett… Superb Musicians…Keeping the GREAT Classics ALIVE!…
Willie has a treasure trove of charts and selects a no-nonsense set including standard’s like Count Basie’s Corner Pocket, Coltrane classic…My Favourite Things and The Beatle’s Norwegian Wood. A Great Crowd & Great Banter…..A WONDERFUL NIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT!
Sat 15 December. Alle Choir London. A Jazzy Christmas. £10 on the door. Advance £8.
Alle Choir London, as seen on BBC1 “Pitch Battle”, is coming back to Jazz Cafe with Christmas favourites. This time with Alberto Ferro on the piano and Monika Lidke as a guest star. Join us for an evening of Polish and English traditional carols and winter songs in new, jazzy arrangements. For early comers a glass of mulled wine.
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 7.30, Music 8pm
Friday 21 December at 8pm (doors 7:15pm) £14 / £7 u25 - REBOP plays HORACE SILVER
In the wake of their sold-out appearance at the 2018 London Jazz Festival, Rebop returns to the Hunter Club for their traditional seasonal slot to celebrate the life-affirming grooves and melodies of the late, great jazz composer-pianist Horace Silver. Featuring ‘Song For My Father’, ‘Sister Sadie’, ‘Filthy McNasty’ and other fingerpoppin’ classics.
PAUL HIGGS - trumpet KEVIN FLANAGAN - tenor sax
CHRIS INGHAM - piano Rev ANDREW BROWN - 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.
22 Dec SOLD OUT
JazzUp! AT CLUB 85, 74 Whinbush Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1PZ an independent music venue.
Saturday 29th December 2018. The JAZZUP END OF YEAR PARTY!
The second year of JazzUP has been another great one, and it’s now time to celebrate. What a year it’s been - with mind-blowing performances from big names in contemporary jazz such as Rob Luft, Dinosaur and Jay Phelps and sell-out gigs from the likes of legends such as Horace Panter and Ray Gelato. We’ve put together a gig to help you groove your way out of 2018, and open the door to 2019, which, incidentally, already looks like a big one for JazzUp; Randolph Matthews kicking off the new year in January, the mighty Ray Gelato returning in February, and Fraser and the Alibis coming in March.
Headlining the party night will be: CLOSE TO THE BONE, Fronted by JazzUp founder Dave Keech on trombone, who has tweaked the band to celebrate both local young players and rising young jazz stars.
Dave Keech - trombone
Tom Ridout - saxes (https://tomridoutmusic.com/)
Flo Moore - bass (https://www.loiremusic.com/info/tutors/37-flo-moore)
Gabriel Taylor - trumpet Craig Stallwood - piano
Joe Keech - drums + guest singer - Rachel Farrow
Rachel needs little introduction as an established and hugely popular singer based in Hitchin, and leader of Genie and the Jivebombers. You’ll have seen her perform wonderful duets at JazzUp with Ray Gelato. And her sassy Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee influenced style is perfection for any party. + DJs: Les Jazz Rats and The Deadbeats
Eric and Sten (Rats) and Felix and Paul (Deadbeats) spin jazz and rare grooves exclusively on vinyl. With the last live band set finishing at around 11.15, and a late bar ’til 1am, our JazzUp DJs invite you to hit the dance floor and party in earnest.
Ticket details … Entry £12 , £10 with JazzUp loyalty card.
Tickets available from ... Farleys, Hitchin Riot Lounge, Hitchin Gatefold Record Lounge, Hitchin Jolly Brown, Hitchin Bar 85, Hitchin David's Music Letchworth Unikorn Stevenage and on line from from WeGotTickets http://www.wegottickets.com
16+ with photo ID - younger patrons can be signed in at the door by a responsible adult.
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
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
27 January 2019, 2PM. FG with the Dave Holden Big Band. Wigan Jazz Club, Vauxhall Road, Wigan, WN1 3LU. www.wiganjazzclub.co.uk
27 January, 9PM. Frank Griffith Quartet. Railway Pub. 74 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1HF. 01745 812260. Free.
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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Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra @ Vortex Jazz Club - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! on Sunday 16th December 2018 at 8pm Admission £10.00
http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/andrew-linham-jazz-orchestra/
The Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra present original big band music from their first album ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’ alongside a collection of new Christmas works entitled ‘Christ-Mess’. Composed and arranged by their enigmatic leader and baritone saxophonist Andrew Linham, this ensemble has been genre swapping their way into the future of contemporary big band music with original tunes unfettered by style and convention. Bringing together a wealth of talented music from London this is an particularly exciting performance as they premier their new Christmas inspired works which have never before seen the light of day and will leave you grinning from ear to ear.
“The cleverly titled Weapons of Mass Distraction firmly establishes the Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra has a signification addition to today’s big band scene and a group that deserves wider recognition at the international level.”
“They play with guts and attitude, and manage to inject outrageous humor into even the most demanding of musical passages, striking a perfect balance between the sublime and the ridiculous” Ed Enright, Downbeat (Editor’s Pick) December 2017
Larry Berkovitz (piano/ vocals) & Zak Barrett (saxes) present: XMAS JAZZ at CRAMPHORN THEATRE Fairfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1JG Tickets are already on sale and selling fast - reserve your places early!
Thursday 20th December 2018 @ 8pm
Friday 21st December 2018 @ 8pm
Saturday 22nd December 2018 @ 3pm & 8pm
Tickets £17 (Sat 3pm tickets £12) Please note that a £1.50 booking fee applies per transaction for bookings paid by credit card To book - please call 01245 606505
XMAS JAZZ Special with Rowan Ward (saxes) Jamie Castel (saxes/vocals) Dom Copestick (saxes /vocals) Robert Rickenberg (d bass) AND virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Adam Mader (trumpet/violin/mandolin/melodica/recorders/whistling/face slapping etc.. and vocals) and Andy Frost (beatbox / drums)
The XMAS Jazz Special returns - back again at Chelmsford’s intimate Cramphorn Theatre bringing you more XMAS Jazz, seasonal cheer, really silly good jokes … AND ... oodles of complimentary kisses and mince pies !
Larry and Zak collaborated for many years arranging and performing in em@il special, bringing fresh, unique arrangements of jazz standards to enthusiastic audiences in Chelmsford, London and beyond and … in recent years concentrating on the now legendary XMAS Jazz seasons. Don’t miss the XMAS Jazz fun with all the regular gangsters including Adam Mader on everything, Andy Frost on percussive mouth … AND … having now aged at a least a couple of years …. Dr Jamie Castell returns to the stage (assuming he doesn’t lose his bus ticket).
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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!!
News & Forthcoming Events at Exchange House Music Club, Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex, CM4 0QY. Tel. 01277 824 616 or 07885 423 393. David Price. www.jazzbanduk.com
*** JAZZ JAMS ***
The Cambridge Jazz Jam will operate on Monday 10 December, and then take a Christmas break, resuming 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
Many thanks
Chris Neill
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Firstly and most importantly - can we take this opportunity to say we hope you all have a great Christmas and a very happy New Year!
Jazz at Wickham Bishops, Essex
We welcome back Keith Nicholls and The Allstars, the band which has entertained us in December for many years, on Saturday 22nd December 2018, 6.30 for 7.30pm at Wickham Bishops Village Hall, just off A12 South of Witham, Essex, CM8 3NN featuring;
Keith Nicholls leading on piano and vocals
Ben Cummings on trumpet and vocals
Alistair Allen on trombone
Nick Ward on drums Malcolm Sked on bass
Spats Langham on banjo/guitar and vocals
Trevor Whiting on reeds
This will be the last year of The Allstars and we are sure they will give us a night to remember, so book early. For Tickets, ring Gordon on 01621 891717. Bring your own drinks and nibbles.
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 – telephone number is 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!
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)
RICO and his HOT RHYTHM will play 3 - 45min sets for dancing and/or listening at The BRAZA Club, Elm Road, March PE15 8NZ on Friday 4th Jan 2019 8-11pm Admission £10 per person Bar/ Dance Floor/ Car Park Further sheila...@gmail.com daved...@gmail.com or Sheila/Dave 01945 588325/07903 879209 From the organisers of Elgoods Fathers Day Jazz
Enrico Tomasso Trumpet /Vocals /Leader
Graham Hughes Trombone/Vocals
Tim Huskisson Clarinet
Thomas ( Spats) Langham Banjo/ Guitar
John Sutton Drums
Malcolm Skedd Bass
Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra @ Vortex Jazz Club - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! on Sunday 16th December 2018 at 8pm Admission £10.00
http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/andrew-linham-jazz-orchestra/
The Andrew Linham Jazz Orchestra present original big band music from their first album ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’ alongside new Christmas works entitled ‘Christ-Mess’. Composed and arranged by their enigmatic leader and baritone saxophonist Andrew Linham, this ensemble has been genre swapping their way into the future of contemporary big band music with original tunes unfettered by style and convention. Bringing together a wealth of talented music this is an particularly exciting performance as they premier their new Christmas inspired works which will leave you grinning from ear to ear.
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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.
Wednesday 19th December: an hour of Christmas tinged jazz tracks!
“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 11th December – 8.00pm
Alan Barnes with John Pearce – piano Simon Thorpe – bass Matt Home - drums
Tuesday 18th December - 8.00pm
Jivin Miss Daisy with Liz Fletcher – vocal Luke Annesley – sax Bruce Adams – trumpet John Pearce – piano Simon Thorpe – bass Rod Brown - drums
Admission £17.00 members £14.00 buffet included
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 29th December 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Simon Spillett with Ted Beament – piano Alec Dankworth – bass Winston Clifford – drums
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
28th December - The Alan Barnes Quartet: www.alanbarnesjazz.com
Alan Barnes Sax, Ted Beament keyboards, Simon Thorpe bass and Clark Tracey drums
Alan is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax that has few peers. His range and brilliance have made him “first call” for studio and live work and his recorded catalogue is immense whether as leader/co-leader, alone or supporting other artists. The recipient of numerous British Jazz Awards, Alan has played residencies and toured tirelessly, building a warm rapport, making him uniquely popular in British jazz.
Local lad Ted Beament needs no introduction to regular patrons and as space is short……
Simon Thorpe plays in bands across the jazz spectrum as well as leading his own bands with a double bass style that is strong and melodic - one of the UK's most popular players.
Son of Stan Tracey CBE, Clark has forged his own varied jazz career. After playing in his father's various ensembles Clark has gone on to tour worldwide and record extensively. He has formed many bands with many famous musicians and has freelanced with some of the most important jazz artists home and abroad. Gifted composer and teacher Clark formed his own record companies, Tentoten Records & Resteamed Records which is devoted to his father’s works. He is one of the sharpest jazz drummers in the country, playing with a keen-eared awareness making him one of the most entertaining drummers in the country.
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
December
23rd – Iris Harmon and Her Boys. Swing into Christmas with Iris and ‘Her Boys’. Iris sings old and new jazz numbers in her own inimitable style.
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
24 Dec – Christmas Eve - No Jazz
31 Dec – New Year’s Eve – No Jazz
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 1st No band.
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 3rd January – 8.30pm
Anita Wardell with the Robin Aspland Trio
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
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 3rd £14 With musicians from The famous Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.. This is PICANTE ~ The Latin Band of Latin Bands ~ Influenced by the Buena Vista Social Club & Sergio Menzies. Derek Nash's PICANTE www.dereknash.com This outfit is loaded with Latin specialists & the Rhythm is Awesome ~~
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
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.
Many thanks