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Award winning jazz singer, Val Wiseman returns to St John’s Arts Centre, St John's walk, Market St. Old Harlow CM17 0AJ on Saturday (27th October) at 3PM for a session of classic songs from the American Songbook. Songs by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and tributes to such great divas as Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald will be part of the mix, when Val joins John Petters Swing Band for this memorable event. Featured in the band will be Cambridge based tenor saxophonist, Andy Bowie, pianist, Tim Huskisson and Harlow bassist Keith Donald. Ex Harlow drumming man, John Petters will lead this special session which promises to delight all lovers of good music. Tickets £12 on door. Details: 01406 365 731
The Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle Jazz presents at Ramsgate Small Boat Owners Club, Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate, Kent. CT11 9AY on Saturday 27th October at 12 noon, Dave Ware's Hotshots Jazz Band. Tickets, inc Buffet, 12 pounds. Fully Licensed. Raffles etc. Tickets hotline 01843 596789.
Freddie Freeloader’s second Jazz Jam will take place at the Black Bull pub in Chelmsford CM12PN from 4-7 on Sunday November 18th.
Terry Steel’s Astor Big Band and singers, together with guest Sadie Nine from BBC Essex, present The Glenn Miller Story at the Palace Theatre, Southend on 28 Oct 2018 at 3pm. The show explores Glenn’s life story and career from his earliest days in big bands working with artists such as Ben Pollack and the evolution of his distinct sound with Ray Noble, right up to the fateful flight in December 1944 from which he never returned. The performance includes numerous unforgettable No 1 hits, including Moonlight Serenade, American Patrol, Serenade in Blue, Chattanooga Choo Choo and String of Pearls.
All profits, and a collection at the performance, go to the Royal British Legion to support their work with PTSD sufferers. 2018 is a key year for the RBL, as it marks the centenary of World War 1 Armistice on 11/11/1918. We will, therefore, be presenting in our show a special WW1 tribute including the songs used to recruit the troops and march them to war in 1914, with an introduction from a person of national significance in 1940. Also reflected will be the work done by the RBL with veterans from all conflicts. For more information and tickets, contact the theatre (430 London Road, Southend on Sea, Essex SS0 9LA ) Box Office 01702 351135, or from the ‘What’s On’ pages on their website https://southendtheatres.org.uk.
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
31st October – Tony Jacob’s Swell Party Tony Jacobs - vocals & trumpet
Louise Cookman - vocals Sue Greenway – saxes Jim Barry – piano Paul Morgan - double bass Len Walker – guitar Pete Cater - drums
“This extraordinary singer and his fabulous band” A fantastic new show celebrating the genius of the greatest songwriters and performers of all time: George Gershwin, Fred Astaire, Rodgers & Hart, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Frank Sinatra & Hoagy Carmichael etc. Admission £17.50 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, 30th October TWO JEWELS OF JAZZ featuring DOMINIC ASHWORTH, guitar, and JULIAN MARC STRINGLE, clarinet, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Dominic Ashworth, an
exceptionally talented Canadian guitarist, a regular visitor to the
Club, for which we are extremely lucky to have as our guest. His
services are in great demand country wide touring with groups such as,
Picante Latin Band, The Dream Band and also guesting with many other
star musicians such as Craig Milverton, Derek Nash and the Rag &
Bone Club, around the country. No matter the tempo, genre, style,
Dominic ticks all the boxes ensuring his audience are always wanting
more from this amazing musician.
Julian Marc Stringle, a child clarinet prodigy with a flamboyant air, and that’s no pun,
is the other part of this wondrous duo who seamlessly play as if one,
such is their understanding of each other’s flawless musical ability,
Julian has many mantels in the world of music in all the genres, as well
as his composing, arranging, writing, teaching and his continuous
touring around the world with his Dream Band and many other groups. Is
it little wonder that the late Johnny Dankworth quoted ‘Julian is an immense talent, probably the best clarinetist to emerge in British jazz for several decades’
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
Tuesday 30th of October - ALMA GITANA. Flamenco Jazz. With Lourdes Fernandez: Dancer, Jesus Olmedo: Dancer, Andres Garcia: guitar, Javier Moreno: Vocals & Percussion.
When
you have experienced the breathtaking momentum of this group, you
realise you have just seen something spectacular and unique; the speed
and power of the feet stomping of Lourdes & Jesus, the raw
captivation of the flamenco guitar of Andres, and the amazing vocals of
Javier, melt into a magical and passionate performance.
Alma Gitana
are quickly earning a reputation in the Flamenco and World Music scene,
with all shows selling out quickly. A spellbinding wonderful evening of
entertainment.“I have seen flamenco in Spain many times, but this is
something special…” Adam
Please book early for this show to avoid disappointment.
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 27th October 2.00pm – 4.00pm
From Berlin James Scannell – saxophones with Alex Bryson – piano Simon Woolf – bass and Darren Beckett - drums
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
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
26th October - James Scannell Quartet
http://jamespscannell.com/about.html http://www.woolfnotes.co.uk https://www.gabriellatchin.com/home http://www.mattfishwick.net/html
James Scannel sax, clarinet, Gabiel Latchin keyboards, Simon Woolf bass and Matt Fishwick drums.
Born in London 1974 but now living in Berlin, James Scannell works as
freelancer playing a range of woodwind instruments performing jazz, pop
and classical music.
He has recorded for film, TV Shows and
commercials, has worked with classical orchestras (City of Birmingham
Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Session Orchestra, Deutsches Film Orchestra
Barbelsberg) played jazz festivals in France, Spain, Germany, England,
USA, Finland, Denmark and Sweden and concert performances in Singapure,
Switzerland, China and UEA. He has performed with big bands (Echoes of
Ellington, Rias, Till Brönner) played on pop albums (one becoming
platinum), as well as co-leading his own jazz band Linejam wíth singer
Aline Staskowiak.
The rest of the band have all had long and varied
careers and there is far too little space to even start to document
here. However, they can all be found on the web at the addresses given
above.
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
October
28th -The Jack Clifford Swingtette. Another wonderful end to a month of wonderful jazz 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 on piano, Alan Clarke drums and Roger Curphy bass. Another great evening of traditional jazz.
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 31st October - Andy Dickens & Al Nicholls
Andy Dickens (Trumpet & Voc), Al Nicholls (Sax), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums)
Andy & Al's lively vocal/trumpet/flugelhorn and tenor sax
collaboration evokes the warmth and exuberance of Mardi Gras New
Orleans; the heat of Chicago clubland and the excitement of small-band
New York swing.
You can expect an evening punctuated with song and
off-beat observations with a typically wry presentation resulting in
an entertaining programme that draws from the finest traditions in jazz.
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
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.
October 30th - 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.
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 1st November – 8.30pm
Mark Crooks – sax/clarinet Paul Hart – violin Harry Sanky –guitar and Simon Woolf -bass
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
Sunday 28 Oct - Acclaimed performance poet John Hegley and mad Singer/Instrumentalist Paul Kissaun A mirthful evening of performance poetry and musical fun, hosted and opened by Joanna Eden.
Saturday 1 Dec - Christmas Special. Jazz at the Movies - A Swinging Christmas
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 28th Oct – TRACKS
A brilliant night ahead from this fusion band which features three of the original Shakatak members - Bill Sharpe, Keith Winter and Roger Odell plus Michael Nyman bassist Martin Elliott. They play "acoustic" versions of mainly original material influenced by the jazz-rock of Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
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
Nov 1st THE GORDON CAMPBELL ALL STAR OCTET £14
The swinging music of the American jazz Giant DAVE PELL, performed by some of Europe's finest musicians, under the direction of Gordon Campbell (Lead trombonist for the world famous John Wilson Orchestra) Expect to hear standards as Cheek to Cheek .. Fly Me To The Moon .. Days of Wine & Roses .. Change Partners . .. Desafinado & 42nd Street. These numbers have arranged by the renowned American musicians Shorty Rogers, Marty Paich & Bill Holman to name a few ...
GORDON CAMPBELL Leader & Trombone DANNY MARSDEN Trumpet
OLLY WILBY Saxes CLAIRE McINERNEY Baritone Sax JIM WATSON Piano
ANTHONY KERR Vibes DAVE CHAMBERLAIN Double bass ED RICHARDSON Drums
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
Friday 26 October. Willie Garnett Big Band. Tickets on the door £8.
Undoubtedly one of the best British big bands led by veteran band leader Willie Garnet. 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 NIGHTS ENTERTAINMENT!
Saturday 27 October. Przemek Straczek Trio. Tickets on the door £9. Advance £8. Students £5.
Przemysław Strączek – Guitar, Francesco Angiuli – Double Bass, Flavio Li Vigni – Drums.
Outstanding Polish guitarist Przemek Straczek returns to Jazz Café POSK
with his International Trio. A graduate from The Karol Szymanowski
Academy of Music in Katowice and a laureate of the Marek Bliziński Jazz
Guitarist Master Competition in Warsaw, Przemek is considered as one of
the best Polish guitarists in the Jazz Top ranking, as picked by the
readers of Jazz Forum. His group have been together since 2011 and will
be playing selections from their five critically acclaimed albums.
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.
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 26 October at 8pm (doors 7:15pm) £14 / £7 u25
SUE RICHARDSON QUINTET Plays Clifford Brown
Following Too Cool, her acclaimed show about Chet Baker, Sue Richardson presents Jazz Immortal,
telling the story and playing the music of the legendary Clifford
Brown, the trumpet giant who died tragically in 1956 aged 25.
SUE RICHARDSON (trumpet/commentary) HARRY GREENE (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. Many of you will know the phenomenal singer Sara Dowling, who has burst on to the UK scene to enormous critical acclaim over the last couple of years. Chris Ingham and I have joined with her and bass player Dario Di Lecce to present The Judy Garland Story a brand new show where we explore the career and catalogue of one of Hollywood's brightest yet most troubled stars. I'm very excited about it and hope you might be able to join us. Here's a little Sara to be going on with https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmnLmTv14nI 7:30pm on Saturday 27th October. £14 george...@hotmail.co.uk
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 27th October 2018
JAY PHELPS - Free As The Birds - Trumpeter and Artist,
Jay Phelps is a Vancouver-born Canadian with an instantly recognisable warm and projecting tone. He was tutored by the city’s top Jazz and Classical trumpeters and distinguished himself early on as the youngest band-leader in the Vancouver International Jazz Festival’s history.
In
1999 aged 17, Jay moved to London to immerse himself in the jazz scene
and attracted the notice of Gary Crosby (Dune records), who offered him
work with Jazz Jamaica in 2002 and the opportunity to be a 'Tomorrow’s
Warrior'. Citing Louis Armstrong, Fats Navarro, Clifford Brown and Miles
Davis as his early influences, Jay went on to create and co-lead the UK
Jazz sensation Empirical. They spent two years touring major festivals
and events with their debut album, while garnering worldwide media
attention.
Jay has performed and recorded with a veritable who’s who
of international Jazz artists; Courtney Pine, Andrew Hill, Wynton
Marsalis, Ray Brown, John Hendricks, Nasheet Waits, George Benson, Jamie
Cullum, Sir John Dankworth, Jean Toussaint, Dennis Rollins, Guy Barker,
Amy Winehouse, Charlotte Church, Hugh Masakela, Jazz Jamaica, Soweto
Kinch, Skatroniks, Ska Cubano, Chineke Orchestra.
In 2012, Jay
guested with Wynton Marsalis' Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra for
Marsalis’ epic, 'Congo Square'. Taking the chair of the master he
conducted the band. Later that summer he proceeded to have two sell out
nights featuring the Jay Phelps Big Band at Ronnie Scott’s. Jay
expanded Into TV where he featured in the band on BBC’s Dancing on The
Edge, written and directed by Stephen Poliakoff.
After a successful
year of hosting the Late Show at Ronnie Scott's, Jay moved his night to
the Hippodrome Casino, Leicester Square. As well as being a late night
host and performer Phelps regularly tours nationally and internationally
with his own bands (JPQ, Projections Of Miles, Jay's Jitter Jive). When
not with his own groups, Jay has been touring with two of Brazil's
great musical exports, Ed Motta and Banda Black Rio and Afrobeat Master
Orlando Julius, American Soul singer Liv Warfield. Jay recorded his
second solo album ‘Free as the Birds’, a departure from the more
traditional approach of his first, on Ropeadope Records March 23, 2018.
London is currently home and he is the MD of one of London's top new
clubs Jack Solomons.
Links
: https://www.jayphelps.band/
https://amp.theguardian.com/music/2018/mar/28/jay-phelps-review-jazz-trumpeter-cockpit-theatre-london?__twitter_impression=true
Plus the return of the Deadbeat DJs spinning vinyl between sets, and
the dance floor later.
Ticket details... Entry £12 , £10 with
JazzUp loyalty card. Tickets from ... Farleys, Hitchin Gatefold Record
Lounge Hitchin, Jolly Brown Hitchin, Bar 85 Hitchin, David's Music
Letchworth , Unikorn Stevenage and on line from from
http://www.wegottickets.com
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 - 14th Oct, 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 31st October – LONDON CITY BIG BAND - Incredibly tight youthful ensemble playing music from the Big Band Era and beyond. http://www.londoncitybigband.co.uk Doors open: 6pm, Music: 8-11pm - £10/£8 advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/451245
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
plus 12 gigs in 10 days during the EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL at Spicejazz at the Spice of Life, Soho https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/results?q=spice+of+life&type=events
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
others. It's super easy – all you need to do is forward this email or
share this link on Facebook or Twitter: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-the-val
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
*** JAZZ JAMS ***
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
*** MUSIC COURSES ***
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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