Jazz Update Weekly Newsletter

97 views

Skip to first unread message

Chris Neill

unread,

Aug 7, 2016, 11:18:09 AM8/7/16

to ne...@jazzupdate.co.uk

Hi everyone

*** PLEASE NOTE *** Please send all future items for inclusion in the newsletter to list...@jazzupdate.co.uk please, in a format which we can copy and paste. Many thanks.

Please spread the word – forward this email to anyone who you think might be interested. If they send an email to ch...@chrisneill.co.uk I will be happy to add them to the mailing list; alternatively they can sign themselves up by going to www.jazzupdate.co.uk.

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

******************************* NEW THIS WEEK ******************************

HADLEIGH JAZZ CLUB presents BIG SHAKE-UP at Hadleigh Town Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DNat 8pm on Saturday 10 Sep 2016. Entry £14

Jon Stokes trombone, Jean-Paul Gervasoni / Paul Munday / Gavin Broom trumpets, Sam Bullard / Gemma Moore saxophones, Mike Poyser sousaphone, Jimmy Norden drums. Formerly known as Bad Ass Brass, The Big Shake-Up is one of the most innovative and exciting ensembles on the UK Jazz scene. Their global musical approach results in a unique fusion of styles that creates a matchless musical experience. Eight of London’s hottest musicians bring their own style and a collective focus on creating scintillating original music performed to the highest standard.
"If you want to be blown away by British jazz, look no further" JAZZ FM

The next Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre JAZZ evening is on Tuesday 9th August 2016 from 8.00pm til 10.30pm featuring Paul Wood Vocals Backed by Brian Dee keyboard, Len Skeat bass, John Withers drums, £6 a ticket 2 for £10 In advance, £8 at the door. Hope to see you there!!!

Paul Higgs presents 'SHADES OF MILES' on Friday, 2nd September 2016 at the Basement Bar, Green Note, 106 Parkway, Camden, London NW1 7AN at 9pm. Ticket price: £10 Booking strongly recommended

Ace trumpeter Paul Higgs plays with a sublime tone and breathtaking technique. He has performed with Johnny Dankworth, Lulu, Tony Hatch, John Williams, Peggy Lee and Nancy Wilson. He has also performed in major concert venues around the world, and receives standing ovations on a regular basis.
Miles Davis, the most revered jazz trumpeter of all time, was at the forefront of several major innovations in jazz from the mid '40s to the early '90s - bebop, cool, hard bop, modal, jazz funk and jazz fusion. Paul plays well-known favourites from these styles as well as some less familiar gems. To hear Paul playing clips from some of the numbers in the show, take a look at the following Youtube video: https://youtu.be/_ZLPfKg4twg

Jazz at Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall. The Forebury, Sawbridgeworth, Herts, CM21 9AT. Licensed bar. Performances 8.00 - 10.30 Tickets may be purchased at the door or online.

Fri 19th Aug - Rosanna Brandi vocals. American songbook & Latin jazz £8

Fri 16th Sept - Crooner Evening with Paul Wood vocals, Brian Dee keyboard, Paul Morgan bass, John Withers vibraphone, Martin Guy drums £10

Fri 21st Oct - Hilary Cameron vocals presenting the American Songbook £10

Sat 19th Nov - The Gary Wood Swing Band Gary Wood - trumpet, vocals, Nick Newall - tenor sax & flute, Chris Eldred - keyboard, Charlie Pyne - bass & vocals, Martin Guy drums £10

Fri 16th Dec - Noemi Nuti vocals with her Latin band £10

On 12 August there will be a charity event in aid of the Veterans of War at the RUSS Club, Mawney Road, Romford RM7 7HB from 8:30 to midnight with Cliff Hall keyboard, Simon Thorpe double bass, Dave Hawthorn drums, Mark Rigour guitar and Paul Wood vocals. Phone 07940 161223 for tickets at £7.50 each

The Silver Bullet Jazz Jam - Has moved to Stereo 92 - 92 Stoke Newington High Street London N16 7 NY. 1st 3 Tuesdays of every month. So every Tues except the last Tuesday of the month From 8.30 till midnight.

*****************************************************************************************************

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

First Friday of the Month at 8.00. Dodgy Jammers at Broxbourne Sailing Club, Meadgate Road, Nazeing. Usual house band Wally Shaw on keyboard, Paul Leader on bass and Lester Bennett on drums. Very reasonable bar, home-cooked food, beautiful rural setting. £3. Annie mu...@indigoshades.com or 07885480329.

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

The Cambridge Jazz Jam is now firmly established in its new home, the Burleigh Arms pub, 9 – 11 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8EG, tel: 01223 301 547. This new venue has been praised for providing a good performance space, for its beers (choice of real ales) and its food. We operate every Tuesday, 8.15 – 11 pm. Admission is free, and guest musicians, guest singers, and audience are all welcome. Our policy is inclusive, so whether you’re an accomplished performer, or someone still trying to get it together, you’ll be equally welcome. Our backing group of experienced musicians will give all the support you need. Further information from Mike Quigley, mobile: 07979 59 22 41.

There is a Thursday night Jazz Session and Jam at Nomad Bar, 58 Old St, EC1V 9AJ. www.nomadjazz.com. The normal house band is Antonio Marzinotto and his trio but often have special guests and other bands. The aim of the night is for all talented jazz musicians, young and old, to play together in a relaxed atmosphere.

VivaVocals at The Loft, Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec, Kennington - first Sunday of the month – Open Mic with the Bob Stuckey Trio, host - Romy Summers. £8 singers, £6 audience. Normally first Sunday of each month at 7:30pm. Doors and singing list at 7pm (first come first served to sign up). Two featured mini sets and a night of open mic www.vivavocals.org/

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 .

Previously Silver Bullet Jazz Jam Jazz Jam Session has moved to Stereo 92 - 92 Stoke Newington High Street London N16 7 NY. 1st 3 Tuesdays of every month. So every Tues except the last Tuesday of the month From 8.30 till midnight. Always a blazing trio with your host Bukky Leo on Tenor. Free Entry before 9pm, £3.00 thereafter. Come check our new home for Jazz. Come chill & play!!

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. In 18th year. 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.

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 Friday 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 JazzJam is at the Fat Cat Tap Brewery, 98-100 Lawson Road, NR3 4LF Norwich on Monday nights with Lee Vasey, Ian Hireson & Matt Furness.

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)

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

****

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, Carvery and tasty Lite Bites available from 6:30pm 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 £10 on the door ~ Large free car park ~ Drinks at pub prices ~ Newcomers most welcome. www.belvederejazz.co.uk ; Telephone: 07850 607075 or Email: belved...@gmail.com

10^th August – ‘Bennett to Buble’ – The American Songbook at its Best! - Kevin Fitzsimmons Quintet Kevin Fitzsimmons – vocals, Leon Greening – piano, Robert Fowler – tenor sax, Adam King – double bass & Matt Fishwick – drums

Charismatic jazz singer Kevin Fitzsimmons takes a break from starring in the big band concert ‘Sinatra Sequins & Swing - The Capitol Years Live! to bring his brilliant Bennett - To - Buble: The American Songbook At Its Best! Show to us following eight sell outs of this show at Ronnie Scott’s. The show itself is a clever mix of standards covered by Messrs Bennett, Buble & co, so expect songs like: Don’t Get Around Much Any More, Fever, I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face, Steppin’ Out, re-styled with taste and verve. With Kevin is his unstoppably swinging band, described by JAZZWISE review as “the cream of UK’s straight-ahead jazz musicians”. Come and enjoy award winning pianist Leon Greening (headliner at festivals incl Ronnie Scott’s International Piano Trio Festival, “Catch him when you can” says Jazz Journal). The 2015 ‘Young Jazz Musician Of The Year’, upcoming bassist Adam King; respected jazz drummer Matt Fishwick “Impressive”- The Observer, “Outstanding drummer” – Jazzwise and Robert Fowler from the John Wilson Orchestra.

17^th August – ‘The Clarinet Maestros’ Ken Peplowski - clarinet/tenor sax, Julian Marc Stringle - clarinet/saxes, Craig Milverton – piano, Sandy Suchodolski - double bass & Nick Milward – drums

Ken Peplowski is arguably the greatest living jazz clarinettist” - Russell Davies, BBC2. In 2014, Ken was the recipient of the Sarasota Jazz Festival’s “Satchmo” award, given to him for his “unique and enduring contribution to the living history of jazz”; in March, Ken was also the guest of honour at a “Highlights In Jazz” concert in NYC saluting him for “his matchless musical achievements”. He was the 2015 recipient of Hot House Magazine’s “Fans’ Decision Jazz Award” on clarinet. “Julian Stringle is the best clarinettist to emerge in British jazz for decades” - Sir John Dankworth. Julian was voted 'Best Clarinettist' at the British Jazz Awards 2006. and is now recognised as the most stylish performer on the instrument in Europe.

24^th August - From the Glenn Miller Memorial Orchestra – Vocalist – Paul Wood
Paul Wood - vocals, Brian Dee – piano, John Withers – vibes & Harold Fisher – drums

We welcome back top UK crooner Paul Wood who has toured Europe and the USA with his ‘Salute to Frank Sinatra’ and tonight will feature your favourite songs accompanied by this world class quartet who will also perform several instrumentals.

31^st August – Derek Nash Acoustic Quintet Derek Nash – saxes, Dave Newton – piano, Martin Shaw – trumpet/flugelhorn, Mick Hutton – double bass & Sebastiaan de Krom – drums

We welcome back this star studied quintet featuring Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra member Derek Nash - saxes who has had two sell out appearances at our Club with his Picante Latin. Accompanying is Best British Jazz Pianist 13 times Dave Newton - piano, Martin Shaw from the BBC Big Band on trumpet & flugel horn. Mick Hutton - double bass and from Ray Gelato & the Giants, Sebastiaan de Krom - drums. Derek will include several numbers from his successful Joy Riding CD.

7^th September - The Alan Barnes All Stars Quintet Alan Barnes - saxes & clarinet, Robert Fowler - saxes & clarinet, Robin Aspland - piano, Matt Fishwick - drums & Simon Thorpe - double bass

Multi award winner Alan Barnes tonight features his own star studied Quintet who will be performing your favourite jazz standards together with humour and anecdotes thrown in for good measure! The musicians have all appeared with the biggest names and big bands on the UK jazz scene.

14^th September - International Vocalist : Jeff Hooper Jeff Hooper – vocals, John Pearce – piano, Paul Morgan – double bass & Neil Bullock - drums

Another evening of pure class entertainment from one of the UK’s most respected singers. Jeff Hooper breathes new life into the music of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat “King” Cole, Vic Damone, Jack Jones, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jnr, Matt Monro and Mel Tormé with a relaxed, emotive style. Jeff and his Swing Easy band have been selected once again to be the Strictly Come Dancing Tour Band. Accompanied by John Pearce - piano, Paul Morgan - double bass and Neil Bullock on drums. (Admission £12.50 – reservations advised)

21^st September – Ray Gelato & The Giants Ray Gelato – tenor sax & vocals, Danny Marsden – trumpet, Andy Rogers - trombone, Olly Wilby - saxophone, Manuel Alvarez – double bass, Ed Richardson – drums, Gunther Kurmayr - piano

Constantly the fabulous Ray Gelato, and his amazing swing band The Giants, blow the lid off Ronnie Scott’s Club in awesome fashion. Ray, a wonderful sax player and superb front man, is a London boy heavily influenced by the likes of Louis Prima, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Louis Jordan and Coleman Hawkins. Arguably the only British jazz artist with a proper stage show.” - THE LONDON EVENING STANDARD – This is a ticket only event. Tickets priced at £15 are on sale Wednesday Club nights only – Ring or email for availability

28^th September - The Jonathan Vinten Jazz Band Jonathan Vinten - piano & vocals, Goff Dubber - saxes, clarinet, Andy Dickens - trumpet, flugelhorn & vocals, Dave Hewitt – trombone, Rod Brown - drums & Andy Lawrence - double bass

A stunning six piece band led by our Summer Pianorama star pianist Jonathan Vinten featuring tunes such as ‘I Can’t Get Started’, ‘The Man I Love’, ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing’, J J’s Boogie & ‘Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby’ etc.

JAZZ@ST ANT’S A great weekly jazz night – now in its 12th 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 or Jazz in London listing. Please download their current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants

10 Aug: Bill Yeomans (saxes/flute) + Frank Brereton (piano) + Wally Shaw (double bass)

17 Aug: Leszek Kulascewicz (tenor) + Ienne Hunter (guitar) + Casper Houdemaekers (double bass)

24 Aug: Graham Pike (trumpet/harmonica/vocals) + Phil Mead (piano) + Lester Bennett (drums)

31 Aug: Paul Wood (vocals) + Cliff Hall (piano)

with John Withers (drums) – not 24 Aug
and John Pamenter (double bass) – not 10 & 17 Aug.

THEYDON JAZZ CLUB meets at The King’s Oak, High Beach, IG10 4AE, every Monday 8pm-10.30pm in the King's Room (with dance floor) – ALL ARE WELCOME. Info: Dave & Sheila Dyer 01945 588325 / email: 2359...@gmail.com / website: www.theydonjazzclub.org.uk Traditional/Dixieland/New Orleans Jazz features Excellent Live Bands for listening/Dancing, Entry: £10 Members: £8 Unless stated otherwise. Open from 5 pm for dining from the weekday set menu or Gastro Pub menu. Happy atmosphere!

August 2016

8 – Brian White’s French Quarter Band
15 – Lizzie Exell’s Old Hat Jazz Band
22 - George “Kid” Tidiman’s All Stars
30 – Simon Picton’s Westside Syncopators [N.B. Tuesday]

LIVE JAZZ AT THE TAVERN on the Last Sunday of each Month. 55-57 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea, Essex CO15 5UH. Tel: 01255 814080. Admission £10 . Doors open 7.30pm . Jazz 8pm till 10.30pm

Sunday 21st August - PIANORAMA
Ted Beament, Reg Webb, Michael Horner – Keyboards, Paul Budd, Drums – Alan Morgan, Bass

Sunday 25^th September - MIKE PIGGOTT – DJANGO NIGHT
Mike Piggott, Violin Nils Solberg, Jeff Green Gtrs- Alan Morgan Bass

Sunday 30^th October - TONY BARNARD – GUITAR /HARP GUITAR
Ted Beament, Keyboard - Paul Budd, Drums - Alan Morgan, Bass

Sunday 27^th November - ROGER NOBES – VIBRAPHONE
Ted Beament, Keyboard - Paul Budd, Drums - Alan Morgan, Bass

Sunday 18^th December - BARRY PALSER SUPER SIX
Barry Palser -Tbn, Pete Rudeforth-Tpt, John Crocker- Sax, Jim Douglas-Gtr, John Tyson –Drms, Alan Morgan-Bass

JAZZ AT THE BARDSWELL – Always the Last Tuesday of every month at the Bardswell Social Club, junction of Weald Road/Bardswell Close, Brentwood CM14 4TJ: doors 7 pm, music from 8 till 10.30 pm. Admission £8.00. www.jazzatthebardswell.co.uk Refreshments at Club Prices. Enjoy an evening in a friendly crowd in a relaxed atmosphere, with resident trio plus guests.

Tues 30th August - Once again we welcome back Mike Sagrott, guitar, with the newcomer debut of Dave Jago, trombone, and with resident trio to accompany our regular delectable Scottish songbird, Sharon Scott, they will provide a complete kaleidoscope of melodies from the Great American Songbook bringing back the tunes loved and appreciated by all music lovers.

Tues 27th September - Following their exciting appearance together last year, and by members popular request, we welcome back to the Club the emaculate award winning Canadian guitarist, Dominic Ashworth, along with Ireland's favourite swinging Irish tenor saxophonist, Kevin Mcmahon. This combination produced some outstanding music at their last visit from mainstream standards to bebop and included some cool sounds much appreciated by their audiences. Welcome back.

Tues 25th October - A combination of a child prodigy from the London College of Music and a clarinet graduate of classical music at the Leeds College of Music will create the interesting sounds you will hear tonight that will rock your socks off. The always in great demand Julian Marc Stringle, clarinet and saxophone, along with the talented and delightful Jacqui Hicks, vocals and flute are two complete musicians who have toured the world with numerous groups. They play regularly together in "The Dream Band", a Latin influenced jazz sextet, and recently made a European tour playing the first ever jazz concert in Albania. Jacqui, since 1993, has toured the world extensively, as vocalist/reed player with the acclaimed jazz group "Shakatak".

Tues 29th November - With Christmas soon upon us and our last gig of the year we once more welcome back the "Christmas Crew" a motley sextet of talented experienced musicians made up of their leader Gary Wood, trumpet & vocals, Tim Huskisson, keys, Martin Nickless, clarinet, Derek Clenshaw, trombone, Ted Simkins, bass and our host Dave Grant, drums. Hopefully our superb Christmas buffet will once more be on offer requiring admission to being raised to £15 to meet the extra costs. Don't miss this traditional fun night that will be laced with a masterful mix of mainstream, dixieland, swing and traditional numbers with plus a few vocals thrown in for good measure.

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.

9th of August - Java Jam.

16 of August - Rico's Hot Rhythm Boy's

23rd of August - Five Star Swing Sinatra Special.

30th of August - Liane Carroll.

“SPIKE’S PLACE” JAZZ CLUB @ BRENTWOOD – 8.00pm. At Bardswell Social Club, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. £13 (non-members) £10 (members) unless otherwise stated. email: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub

Tuesday 9^th August – 8.00pm
From the USA John Collianni with Dave Chamberlain and Richard Pite

Tuesday 16^th August – 8.00pm
Derek Nash with Dave Newton Alec Dankworth & drummer tba

Tuesday 23^rd August – 8.00pm
Jo Fooks with Ted Beament – Val Manix & Buster Birch

“SPIKE’S PLACE” JAZZ CLUB @ HADLEIGH- 8.00pm. Hadleigh Conservative Club, 24 High Street, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 2PB. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. £12.00 (members £9.00)

“SAFFRON JAZZ” - Third Thursday of every month – 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub. For advance bookings contact: Susan 01245 420475

Thursday 18^th August – 8.30pm - Admission £11.00
From the USA John Collianni with Dave Chamberlain and Richard Pite

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 early notice of concerts. There's a friendly atmosphere, so come along. Enq: Larry Newall-Smith 01245 256510. Advance booking: 01245 606505

Sunday 11th September (£10 / £14) Doors: 11.45am Gig starts: 12.15pm
Jaqui Hicks with John Critchinson, Dave Green, Roger O’Dell and Martin Shaw

Sunday 2nd October (£12 / £16) Doors: 11.45am Gig starts: 12.15pm
‘Tenor Madness’ with Derek Nash, Vasilis Xenopolous, Robert Fowler, John Pearce, Paul Morgan and Bobby Worth

Sunday 6th November (£10 / £14) Doors: 11.45am Gig starts: 12.15pm
Nigel Price with Alex Garnett, Ross Stanley and Matt Home

Sunday 4th December (£13 / £17) Doors: 11.45am Gig starts: 12.15pm
‘Christmas Carol’ with Alan Barnes, Robert Fowler, Karen Sharp, Bruce Adams, Mark Nightingale, Dave Newton, Simon Thorpe and Clark Tracey

MUSIC AT MARIGOLDS, Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DJ. Doors and Licensed Bar 7.30pm, Fridays. 01279 414174 / 421763 musicatm...@ntlworld.com www.myspace.com/musicatmarigolds. Car Parking On Site and there are two Public Car Parks, on the FIND US page of the website, within easy walking distance and can be accessed via a well lit footpath a little way up Chippingfield on the right when leaving – a dotted line on the map between Chippingfield and Wayre Street, Spicers Lane. £8 on the Door

12^th August - Paul Lamb and the King Snakes: http://www.paullamb.com/index.html

The incomparable Paul Lamb and the King Snakes need no introduction to blues aficionados. Paul started playing on the club scene in the early seventies and represented Great Britain in the 1974 world harmonica championships which led to a time with Sonny Terry - Paul has said, ‘It was a great learning period for me with the maestro. Sonny was very kind and spent a lot of time educating me about the Blues’.
Paul has become known around the world as one of the foremost blues harmonica players playing with many famous blues players. He and his band have won countless awards and sold record breaking quantities of albums and Paul himself has been inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame. With Chad Strentz vocals and guitar and Andy Lamb, Paul’s son, playing dynamic guitar, Paul Lamb and the King Snakes blow up a storm playing real blues, boogie, swing and good time jump and are a stunning act not to be missed.

26^th August - Jo Fooks and the Ted Beament Trio: http://www.freewebs.com/jofooks/

Jo Fooks sax, Ted Beament keyboards, Val Mannix bass and Buster Birch drums.

Born in Edinburgh, Jo began learning the saxophone at 15. In 1992 she won 'The Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year'. She went on to study saxophone at the Guildhall School of music in London (1995-99) and at the Berklee School of music in Boston after receiving a full fee scholarship for the summer jazz programme. After recording her debut album, "Here and Now", legendary British trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton invited Jo to join his eight-piece band. She toured and performed with Hump whose fun filled, melodic approach to music was to be a huge influence. Jo also recorded and worked with Acker Bilk and played alongside Tina May, Joe Temperley, Scott Hamilton, Elkie Brooks and many others. Her mellow tone is often compared to Stan getz and Zoot Simms. Jo began to compose in 2004 after learning and analysing a wide variety of Jazz standards and was described by Hump as, ‘a brilliantly inventive player and composer’. She currently gigs in and around the London area and her teaching positions have included tutoring the RAF bands men (2000-2006).
Backed by the local boy made good, (he also played in Hump’s band) Ted Beament's Trio need no introduction, having performed many brilliant gigs here in the past.

9^th September - The Fobo Jug Band: http://fobojugband.com/

Harpo harmonica and washboard, Speed Dial Simmonds guitar, vocals and kazoo and Cripple Fingers piano.

The FoBo Jug Band are an acoustic trio stomping and hollering blues, country and ragtime classics of the prohibition with fantastic ability and love for the music they play. They are one of the most impressive Country Blues and Ragtime Trios on the circuit. Their music is quite simply full of toe tapping joy displaying great musicality with an authentic feel that rings true.
They have played, the London Jazz Festival, headlined the Blues Shakedown festival, the Ignite Series at the Royal Albert Hall and Wilton’s Music Hall and have several residencies at some of London’s finest music venues. They like to holler and stomp at any opportunity, so if you want to stomp and holler until your feet drop don’t miss what will be a great gig. Unfortunately the boys don’t have a jug so please come along and give generously.

30^th September - Jim Mullen with the Brian Dee Trio: www.jazzwisemagazine.com/component/content/article?id=4071:jim-mullen-guitar

Jim Mullen guitar, Brian Dee keyboard, Len Skeats, bass Duncan Gaffney drums

In conjunction with saxophonist and long-time collaborator Dick Morrissey, Jim Mullen spearheaded the British jazz-fusion movement of the 1970s. Born in 1945 in Glasgow, Jim acquired his first guitar at age eight, soon after discovering jazz through an older friend. Although he later studied journalism, he remained a fixture of the local jazz circuit, ultimately forming a group with tenor saxophonist Malcolm Duncan and keyboardist Roger Ball.
Mullen relocated to London in 1969, joined Pete Brown's Piblokto!, and then signed on with Brian Auger's Oblivion Express, cementing his credentials in the nascent jazz-rock culture. Stints with Vinegar Joe and Kokomo followed, and in the early 1970s he also collaborated with Duncan and Ball in their blue-eyed funk unit the Average White Band. Via the AWB, Mullen met Morrissey, a veteran of the much-respected jazz-rock vehicle If. In 1977, they teamed as a duo for Up, embracing everything from bop to pop to funk and found favour with listeners on both sides of the jazz-rock dyad via acclaimed efforts such as 1979's Cape Wrath. In all, Morrissey and Mullen co-headlined six albums, which increasingly veered towards the mainstream, but never earned the American commercial foothold that would have vaulted their career to the next level.
Morrissey and Mullen finally split following 1988's Happy Hour, and Mullen went on to work with vocalist Claire Martin. He also headlined a series of LPs including Rule of Thumb and Soundbites. An in-demand sideman, Mullen backed American giants including Mose Allison, Jimmy Smith, and Terry Callier. In the summer of 2000, he reunited with Morrissey, just months prior to the Morrissey's death from spinal cancer.

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, Members £7, non-members £8. Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details. Sundays 8:30 – 11pm

Sunday, 7th August from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. The Ken Turner Big Band. Hornchurch’s very own 17-piece big band featuring the vocals of Mark Stratford, playing the music of Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Glen Miller, Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Arrive early for a good seat, as a packed club is guaranteed

Sunday, 14th August from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Red Hot and Blue. A band playing in the New Orleans style, so it’s an evening of foot tapping and hand clapping music. The band is led by Peter Leonard on trumpet and includes Alan Cresswell (clarinet), John Stuart (banjo), Chris Thompson (double bass), and Jamie Shaw (drums).

GC's JAZZ CLUB at The Woolpack, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DN 01245 – 259295. First Sunday in Every Month 8.30pm - 11pm. Free Admission. Food Available. www.graemeculham.com

Sunday 7^th August. TIM HUSKISSON Clarinet/Keyboard
A welcome return to Tim, displaying his talents on Clarinet & Keyboards. The trio is led by for the first time at the club by guitarist Mike Sagrot.
Mike Sagrot - Guitar Roger Curphey - String Bass Graeme Culham - Drums.

Sunday 4^th September. SOLAR - A new band performing compositions from their new CD and popular jazz standards. Featuring the talented brothers: Alex Hearn Guitar & Ben Hearn Bass. With Dan Banks - Keyboards Josh Law - Drums.

Sunday 2^nd October. SHADES OF MILES - PAUL HIGGS Trumpet
A tribute to the late Mile Davis performing classic arrangements such as 'So What', 'Sketches of Spain' through to later compositions such as 'Human Nature'. Performed by one of the UK's finest trumpeters Paul Higgs.
Sam Edwards Keyboards Jose Canha String Bass Graeme Culham Drums.

Sunday 6^th November. JOHNNY WITHERS - Vibraphone. John has been active on the london jazz scene for many years not only on vibes but as a drummer, playing in the Ken Turner big band and various outfits.
Neale Ridding Keyboards Jose Canha String Bass Graeme Culham Drums.

Sunday 4^th December - ZAK BARRETT & REG WEBB
Featuring two of our finest musicians. Zak who has made a name for himself on the music scene as a talented saxophonist in various genres of music. Tonight he is joined by Reg Webb who as a highly respected musician to thrill us on vocals and keyboards.

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/

Tuesday 13^th September - Chris Batchelor - 8.30-10.30pm, £10/£8 (UNDER 15 FREE!)

Chris Batchelor – trumpet With the Nick Tomalin Trio. Chris Batchelor is an innovative and creative trumpet player and composer based in London, who is featured as a sensitive and versatile soloist in many highly regarded groups on the UK and European jazz scenes. He has played alongside international stars such as Michael Brecker, John Taylor, Sam Rivers, Hermeto Pascoal, Tim Berne and Uri Caine. In November 2009 he was selected to receive the prestigious Paul Hamlyn Award for Composers. He is a prominent member of the reformed Loose Tubes and leads the band Pigfoot which is dedicated to deconstructing popular repertoire, from New Orleans to opera and Elvis. www.chris-batchelor.com

Tuesday 27^th September - Josh Kemp Quartet 8.30-10.30pm, £10/£8 (UNDER 15 FREE!)

Josh Kemp – Tenor sax Rob Baron - piano Arnie Somogyi - Double Bass Tim Giles - Drums
‘A high level of self-expression’ **** Jazzwise
‘A mix of Getzian breeziness and Coltrane’s imploring cry’ The Guardian
Saxophonist and composer Josh Kemp brings his quartet to E17 as part of a major UK tour, playing music from his new CD - 'Rare Groove’. A musician with a rare gift for melody, gaining many plaudits for his lyrical improvising style and attractive compositions, Josh is equally happy playing in the jazz standards tradition or original compositions in a contemporary style. The band delivers high-energy jazz with an enjoyable and relaxed groove.

THE SOUTHEND JAZZ CLUB – every Monday 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: Bryan Jones 07801 757912 or 01702 61825. Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southend-Jazz-Club/133240693427561 Twitter @southendjazz; email ja...@greenad.co.uk to join mailing list. Entrance £10

8 Aug - George Kid Tidiman’s All Stars

15 Aug - Golden Eagle Jazz Band

22 Aug - Jackie Free’s Chicagoans

29 Aug - Bank Holiday - NO JAZZ

COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE JAZZ CLUB. Church St, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF. Concerts every 1st SUNDAY of the month. Tickets £10 to £14. JAZZ EXPRESS: Book for any three gigs and get tickets for just £8 each! Doors at 7pm, music at 7.30pm.   To book, Arts Centre box office 01206 500900. www.colchesterartscentre.com www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com

JAZZ AT THE RHODES ARTS COMPLEX. Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM23 3JG
01279 710 200 or 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 on keys, Paul Robinson on drums, Steve Cook on 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.

JAZZ AT CHICKENSHED - Chickenshed Theatre Bar, 290 Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE. Times: 8.30pm – 11.30pm Price: £17 | £15 in advance

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

THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM, Cliff’s 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 nights.

THURSDAY JAZZ AT THE RAFA CLUB, 295 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4UA. A swinging group led by Leszek Kulaszewicz. Come and listen to the music plus every week there is a fantastic vocalist. The club is well serviced by public transport with plenty of buses going to the club or a ten minutes walk from Gants Hill or Ilford stations. The club will be open from 8pm with music from 9 – 11pm.

LEVERINGTON JAZZ CLUB meet monthly at The Leverington Sports (Jazz) Club, Church Road, Leverington , Wisbech PE13 5DE on the 2nd Sunday in each calendar month at 1.15 pm, lunchtime. Admission £7.50 Wheelchair access, Bar @ Club Prices, Snacks & Coffee, Large Car Park, Comfortable - Plentiful seating, Dance floor, Attractive Venue. All welcome. Run by Dave/Sheila Dyer 01945 588325 email: 2359...@gmail.com Sessions 1.15pm - 3.45

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.

JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB – The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, Visitors welcome . www.kingslangleyjazz.co.uk Keep an eye on the website for any late amendments.

August 9th - Glenwood Jazz Very able small band playing smooth jazz. Classic tunes from the great American songbook in a relaxed mood with vocalist Cathy Wagstaff. Promise of a very enjoyable evening.

August 16th - Terry Trenwith's Team A fun night of wide ranging jazz standards and a few jokes! Terry can always be relied on to host an entertaining night!

August 23rd - Jolly Jazzers a popular local band of long standing who provide entertainment at many functions at everything from 100th birthdays to steam rallies, and much in between!

August 30th - Desinfanado Lead by Phill Burrell. Small group Latin/ Jazz and classic songs, in a relaxed mood.

BIG BAND JAZZ AT THE MANOR. London’s Sunday lunchtime show-case for the biggest and best names in British Big Band Jazz, is starting regular concerts at the Ruislip Conservative Club. Performances are SUNDAYS 12:30 to 3:00 pm at the Function Room, Ruislip Conservative Club, 56-58 Ickenham Road (near West Ruislip tube station), Ruislip HA4 7DQ
http://www.jazzupstairs.comxa.com/ruislip.html Admission £10

HERTS JAZZ – Screen2, Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6BX. Gigs feature the very best jazz talent in the country every Sunday (7:30pm - 10pm) at the Hawthorne Studio. Free parking (after 7pm), disabled access. Tickets for just £5 to students and under-21s. www.hertsjazz.co.uk £13 on the night/ £11 advance, £12 concessions / £10 advance, £9 members/ £8 advance, £5 students & U-21s/ £3 advance

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.

FLEECEJAZZ - World class Jazz every Friday at Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ www.fleecejazz.org.uk

Doors at 7.30pm, gig starts 8.00 pm, 2 sets, ends approx 11.00 pm
Ample parking; fully accessible - for information call 01787 211865
See website for directions to the venue as satnav can get you lost!
Tickets via Box Office: 01787 211865; WeGotTickets (booking fee applies); On the door (sorry, no debit/credit cards - cash or cheque only)

JAZZ AT THE FOLD – The Billericay Arts Association– 72 Laindon Road, Billericay CM12 9LD.

LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL – Usually the 3rd Saturday afternoon in the month. £8 on the door and a start time of 12:30pm. The Hall is in hte High Road, behind the vets surgery, CM16 6DB. Licensed bar at village hall prices. Tea, coffee and snacks at very reasonable prices, with parking - but get there early. 01992 northwealdvillagehall.org

The Jack Free Allstars. The legendary trombonist appears with regulars Pete Rudeforth, John Crocker, Tim Huskisson, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy, Colin Bray, Carol Braithwaite. With Paul Higgs, Colin Good, Gary Wood, Julian Stringle, Trevor Whiting, JJ Vinten amount recent guests.

August 27, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17

SMALLS JAZZ CLUB, Caxton Arms, 36 North Gardens, Brighton BN1 3LB has been running for six years. Essentially a mainstream venue with top UK and American headliners supported by the Smalls Rhythm Section - guitar, bass, piano with occasional drums. It is an acoustic venue in a basement in The Caxton Arms in the centre of Brighton with seating for 50 max, giving it an intimate atmosphere. The gigs are on Thursdays, fortnightly from October to May. The music is from early jazz to early be-bop and West Coast. The pub is friendly and offers a Thai tapas menu. Tickets: www.smallsjazzbrighton.com / dennis....@virgin.net

“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BECKENHAM – 8:30pm. Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SR (Off South Eden Park Road). Admission £13.00 (members £10.00) unless otherwise stated. 020 8650 2406 / 01245 420475 E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Advance bookings contact: Susan 01245 420475

Thursday 11^th August – 8.30pm
From the USA John Collianni with Dave Chamberlain and Richard Pite

Thursday 25^th August – 8.30pm
Lee Gibson with John Horler Tim Wells and Trevor Tomkins

JAZZNIGHTS @ THE BELL, CLARE The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NN. from. 7.30 – 10.00pm £10. 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.

Sunday 14th Aug – CAMERON PIERRE
Sunday 28th Aug – TRACKS
Sunday 11th Sept – ANITA WARDELL
Sunday 25th Sept – PAUL HIGGS
Sunday 9th October – RENATO D’AIELLO
Sunday 23rd October – LUCA LUCIANO

FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 30pm To book seats please call 01303 277175 or email twink...@btinternet.com Derick Woodland Beryl Wood

Aug 11th TINA MAY & HER TRIO 8 30pm £10 www.tinamay.com

Tina May is always welcome back to The FJC -- Her charm & vocal approach to Jazz numbers has put her in the top echelon of British Jazz Vocalists - -Tina is in demand worldwide & is often in Paris & Singapore to name just two of her gig list. With her tonight we have a trio that would be the envy of any jazz vocalist -
Robin Aspland piano. One of the most respected of UK jazz pianists
Mick Hutton double bass. Great bassist --Has accompanied all the top vocalists
Rod Brown drums. The vocalists drummer - -none better.

Aug 18th CLARINET MAESTROS KEN PEPLOWSKI & JULIAN MARC STRINGLE Plus THE CRAIG MILVERTON TRIO 8 30pm £12 www.kenpeplowski.com www.julianmarcstringle.com

The USA's No1 clarinettist meets Europe's No1 clarinettist & they are also great tenor saxophonists - - pure magic ! ! ! "Ken Peplowski is arguably the worlds greatest swing clarinetist" Russel Davies BBC. "Julian Marc Stringle is now one of the world's great clarinet players" Jim Mullen. "Craig Mlverton is a pianist of unrivalled swing ! " Dave Gelly. The Observer. Both excellent musicians will also entertain us on Tenor Sax.
Ken Peplowski --From The USA & recognised as the world's finest clarinetist - played with Benny Goodman & often compared to him. The New York Times said " Goodman with a twist of lightning "
Julian Marc Stringle - - a great favourite at The FJC - - -for a friendly battle of the sticks !!!
All of this with The UKs own Oscar Peterson style pianist with his own trio ..
Craig Milverton piano Al Swainger double bass Nick Millward drums

Aug 25th THE MARC CECIL QUINTET 8 30pm £12 www.marccecil.co.uk

Another New Band to The FJC -- it arrives with a string of recommendations
Marc Cecil Leader & drums - Brilliant drummer arranger & composer & like his own career Marc Cecils Quintet play a veriety of music, loosely based around the library of Dizzy Gillespie. This band will take you on a journey around the world of Jazz --which includes The Swing of New York, The Salsa of Cuba & The Samba of Brazil -- all linking together with some original arrangements of classic jazz standards - - And Just Look at The Line Up that Marc has got for this gig- -Wow ! ! !
Vasilis Xenopoulos tenor sax The charismatic Greek -- One of the most exciting tenor players on the British Jazz Scene. Shanti Paul Jayasinha trumpet - making his second visit to The FJC this year- this brilliant musician was with us in The Mulligan Sextet & what an impact & a treat. Gunther Kurmayr piano - From Austria - Also making his second visit to The FJC - This amazing & exciting musician is The Pianist for the very successful Ray Gelato & The Giants Dominic Howells double bass - Great British Bassist that swings like the pendulum.

MALDON NEW ORLEANS TRADITIONAL JAZZ CLUB 8:30 – 11pm, every First Thursday of the month at The Blue Boar - Silver St, Maldon CM9 4QE. Not to be confused with the slick sound of British Trad Jazz nor the eclectic jazz/blues/swing of the Blackwater Band. This is ensemble music in the style you would hear in Preservation Hall New Orleans. Gerry Hoskin (Bass) Brian Peters (clarinet) Rodger Howlett (banjo) Pete Jezard (Trombone) + occasional guest musicians. Door charge £6

MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT THE BEDFORD ARMS, on Bromham Road, No 2 Bronham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QA.

THE CRYPT, St Giles Church, Camberwell Church St, London SE5 8RB. www.jazzlive.co.uk Doors 8.00 pm £8 / £5

FRANK GRIFFITH GIGLIST- Frank Griffith, Director of Performance, School of Arts, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH 01895 266572. 07976 313224 www.frankgriffith.co.uk

4 September, 4-6.30PM. FG w/Neal Richardson Trio. Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road, Seaford, BN25 4JS. 01323 890139. www.splashpointmusic.com

5 September, 8PM. FG w/Terry Seabrook Trio. The Snowdrop Inn, 119n South Street, Lewes, E Sussex, BN7 2BU. 01273 471018. Free

6 September, 8PM. FG Quartet with Dave Newton, Alec Dankworth and Mark Hale. Baker Street, Wood Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4AN. 01793 978 011. Free

9 September, 8PM. Frank Griffith Sextet presents “Kind of Blue” (Miles 90th year) with Jay Phelps, Tony Kofi, Gareth Williams, Jez Brown and Rod Youngs. Dorchester Corn Exchange, School Lane, DT1 1XR.01305 266926. www.dorchesterarts.org.uk. £14.

2 November, 8PM. FG w/Tina May, Robin Aspland, Dave Green, Steve Brown. Belvedere Jazz Club, Chichester Hotel, Old London Road, Rawreth, SS1 8UE. www.belvederejazz.co.uk. £10.

CAROL BRAITHWAITES’ GIGS LISTING: (further information : carolbraithwaite.com website).

Friday 12^th August - Billericay Const Club 1, High St, Billericay. CM12 9BE.
An afternoon of toe tapping swinging music with along with Tim Huskisson,
Paul Higgs, George Tidiman, Roger Curphey, Ric Rossi.
Lunchtime menu available + club prices for drinks. Fun starts at 12.30 - 2.30pm.
£5 door. Monthly club: 2nd Friday in every month.

Wednesday 17^th August - Essex County Bowls Club
21, Imperial Avenue, Westcliff SS0 8NE.
Monthly Jazz Night with Tony Gooderham - piano, Roger Curphey - bass, Mike Sagrott – guitar, Alan Clarke – drums. Special guest: Ian Thompson – Saxaphone.
Starts at 8 - 10.30pm £5 door.
Monthly club: 3rd Wednesday of every month.

Future guests at Essex Bowls : Paul Higgs trumpet (september)
Goff Dubber clarinet/sax. (november)
Pete Rudeford – trumpet (december)
All information on website: carolbraithwaite.com

diary dates:
27^th August – North Weald
1^st September – Hamlet Bar, Westcliff
9^th September – Billericay
17^th September – North Weald
21^st September – Essex Bowls Club
26^th September – Kings Oak, Epping

DAVID PRICE (banjo, guitar, vocal) will be appearing at the following:

Aug 18th Thurs. 1066 Jazz Club, Marina, St Leonards On Sea, Hastings, TN38 0BU. 8.00-11.00 pm with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.
24th Aug Weds. Sutton Coldfield Traditional Jazz Club, Warmley Social Club, 4 Fox Hollies Road, B76 2RJ 8.30–11.00 with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.
Aug 28th Sun. Jazz Lunch, St Mary’s Church, Guilden Morden, nr. Royston. 12.00-4.00pm. with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.
Aug 31st. The Globe PH, Bude Jazz Festival, 8.000-11.00 with BD’sB&P.

Sept 1st Thurs. Bude Jazz Festival, Falcon Hotel. 11.00-2.00pm with BD'sB&P.
Sept 2nd Fri. Tunbridge Wells Jazz Club, Masonic Centre, St John’s Road, TN4 9UY   8.00-10.30 pm with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.
Sept 4th Sun. The Globe, Morning Lane, Hackney, E9. 12.30–3.30. with BD’sB&P.
7th Sept Weds. Amersham Jazz Club, Beconsfield SYCOB Football Club, Windsor Road, Beconsfield, Bucks HP9 2SE with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.
Sept 9th Fri. Farnborough Jazz Club, High Street, Farnborough, Kent BR6 7BA with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces. 8.00-11.00
Sept. 18th Sun. Hornchurch Jazz Club. Hornchurch Jazz Club, Conservative Club, 25 North Street, RM11 1RS.   8.30-11.00.
7th Sept Weds. Amersham Jazz Club, Beaconsfield SYCOB FC, Hall Barn, Holloway Park, Windsor Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 2SE. 8.00–11.00pm  with BD’sB&P.
23rd Sept Fri. Ongar Jazz Club, Budworth Hall, High Street, Ongar, Essex CM5 9JG. 8.00– 11.00pm . with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.
Sept 29th Thurs. 1066 Jazz Club. Marina, St Leonards On Sea, Hastings, TN38 0BU. 8.00-11.00 pm. with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.

Oct 2nd Sun. Lemsford Village Jazz Club, Welwyn Garden City. 1.00-4.00pm. with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.
Oct 12th Weds. New Reading Jazz Club with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.
Oct 31st Mon. Southend Jazz Club, Ekco Sports & Social Club, Thornford Gardens, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6PU. 8.00-10.30pm with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.

Nov 14th Mon. Griffin Park Jazz Club, Brentford FC Braemar Road, Brentford, TW8 0NT 8.30 – 11pm with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.
Nov 20th Sun. Colchester Jazz Club, Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Rd, Marks Tey, Colchester CO6 1EJ. 7.45–10.30pm with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.

Dec 2nd Fri. Farnborough Jazz Club, High Street, Farnborough, Kent BR6 7BA 8.30-11.00 with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.
Dec 9th Fri. Jazz On The Green, Sarisbury Green Community Centre, Southampton, Hants, SO31 7AA with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.
Dec 18th Sun. Hornchurch Jazz Club, Consevative Club, 25 North Street, RM11 1RS 8.30-11.00 with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.

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

AUGUST

Mon 8^th   - Graham Hunter, trumpet;   Gareth George, guitar; Mike Barry, drums;
Mon 15^th -    Tony Pethen, saxes; Tony Gooderham, keyboard; Glyn Morgan, drums;
Mon 22^nd - Dave Jago, trombone; Mike Sagrott, guitar; Glyn Morgan, drums;
Mon 29^th    - John Sharpe, saxophone;   Chris English, keyboard; Glyn Morgan, drums;

RON SPACK’S LUNCHTIME JAZZ at THE WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Westcliff on Sea, Esse. SSO 7QW. 01702 345247. Sunday 1pm. Ron on Bass, plus guest.

PETER JEZARD FORTHCOMING GIGS

The Wagon in Wix 8:30 - 11pm (every 3rd Wednesday of the month) with The Blackwater Band - Brian Hart (Clarinet/Sax) Mel Cox (Banjo) Paul Budd (drums) Gerry Hoskin (Bass) Pete Jezard (Trombone/Vocals). Playing happy jazz blues and ballads.

The Maldon New Orleans Traditional Jazz Club 8:30 – 11pm, every First Thursday of the month. At The Blue Boar - Silver St, Maldon CM9 4QE. Not to be confused with the slick sound of British Trad Jazz nor the eclectic jazz/blues/swing of the Blackwater Band
This is ensemble music in the style you would hear in Preservation Hall New Orleans. Gerry Hoskin (Bass) Brian Peters (clarinet) Rodger Howlett (banjo) Pete Jezard (Trombone) + occasional guest musicians. Door charge £6

THE BOTTLENECK BLUES CLUB meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester – 41 New Road, Rochester ME1 1DX. Normally tickets £12, doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. www.bottleneckblues.com. Good food, reasonably priced available to eat at your table if required.

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 from 17th February

JAZZ AT BARNEY’S CAFE/BAR 46-56 Portland Rd, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QN (Tel: 01903 527075). Website: 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.

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 JUST JAZZ & BLUES BAND appear once a month at The Victoria, 28 North Hill, Highgate London N6 4QA. Admission free - starts 8.30 pm. Band are Barry Rosen, sax/ Peter Cundall, gtr/ Tom Cundall, gtr/ Harry Mackie, bass & Alan Webb, drums.

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

MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB Is held every first Sunday of the month at Hotel Hatfield, The Esplanade, Lowestoft, NR33 0QP

SPICE OF LIFE - 6 Moor Street, Soho, London W1D 5NA Nominated for Jazz Venue of the Year Award - Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2010 & 2015. Pre-bookings: www.wegottickets.com in...@spicejazz.co.uk ; tel/text: 07870 915682 www.spicejazz.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/spicejazz

CALENDAR

The FRANK GRIFFITH SEXTET will present a performance of the seminal 1959 LP, Kind of Blue on 9 September at the Dorchester Arts Centre to celebrate Miles Davis’s (1926-1991) 90^th year . Canadian born UK resident, Jay Phelps (Wynton Marsalis and LCJO, Courtney Pyne) will handle the Miles role along with UK alto saxophonist, Tony Kofi (World Sax Quartet, Donald Byrd) and USA tenor saxophonist, Frank Griffith, who has arranged Miles material for Ron Carter and Jon Hendricks. Acclaimed British jazzers, Gareth Williams, piano, bassist, Jeremy Brown and American drummer, Rod Youngs (Gil Scott-Heron) will comprise the rhythm section. The Kind of Blue show was written and will be narrated by journalist and Dorchestorian, Paul Lashmar. Info www.dorchesterarts.org.uk or call 01305 266926

With over 500 musicians, 80 events, workshops, speakers and films, the second Cambridge Jazz Festival will take place over 12 days: Nov 16 - 27th 2016

Monday

Theydon Jazz Club Every Monday 8-10:30 pm, Traditional/Dixieland/New Orleans Jazz features Excellent Live Bands for listening/Dancing, facilities include: Bar/ Meals/ Dance Floor/Car Park. www.theydonjazzclub.org.uk

Jazz in the Round, The Cockpit, Gateforth St, Marylebone NW8 8EH. Jazz/contemporary music every last Monday in the month. www.thecockpit.org.uk/jazz First band 8pm. Tickets from £8 020 7258 2925. DJ set with Jez in the bar.

Tuesday

Jazz at the Bardswell – Last Tuesday of every month at the Bardswell Social Club, Bardswell Close, Brentwood CM14 4TJ: doors open 7 pm.: music from 8 – 10.30 pm. Admission £7.00. Resident trio – drums, piano, bass plus guests. Great crowd and drinks at club prices. Dave Grant 01708 763723.

Annie’s Jazz @ Thorpe Hall Golf Club . Every Tuesday 8-30-11pm. www.anniesjazz.co.uk Annies Jazz @yeoldesmack. annie...@googlemail.com

The Bottleneck Blues Club who meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester – 41 New Road, Rochester ME1 1DX. Normally tickets £10, doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. www.bottleneckblues.com. Good food, reasonably priced, available to eat at your table.

Jazz at The Kings Langley Club. The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm. 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, visitors welcome.

A Norfolk gig – The Eddie Seales Big Band perform on the 1st Tuesday of the month is at The William Burt Centre, West Winch (near Kings Lynn). www.eddiesealesbigband.co.uk

Jazz every Tuesday at the Cricketers Pub, 47 Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey CR07ER. Free Entry.

Humphrey Lyttelton Band will be at the Bull’s Head, Barnes, SW13 9PY, tickets £12 – a regular monthly booking, 2nd Tuesday of every month. www.humphreylyttelton.com/live

Every Tuesday Evening 7.30 -9.30pm. Music, Improvisation, Meditation & Mindfulness at Samatha House, near Stisted, Essex. Explore & learn relaxing meditation techniques, music improvising workshops & listening to meditative music (Johnty Wilks saxes, synths, flutes, Darnell keyboards & synths,) special guests £5.00 (or £7.50 including food at the earlier time 6.30pm and socialising). Johnty on 0771 359 4543. B&B available.

Wednesday

Every Wednesday evening The Belvedere Jazz and Music Club. Doors open at 6:30pm for meals and lite bites at your table with music commencing at 8:00pm -10.30pm. Admission £10. Large free car park, bar. www.belvederejazz.co.uk At The Chichester’s Tudor Room, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford. SS11 8UE

Every Wednesday evening Mill Hill Jazz Club at the Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, Mill Hill, NW7 3AL. From 8:30pm. £8 members, £9 guests.

Jazz at the Railway Hotel, Southend. 32 Clifftown Road Town Centre, Southend SS1 1AJ. The best of the local Jazz scene with many special guests! Free admission. Start at 8.30.

Thursday

At The Little Crown, 12 Short Wyre Street, Colchester CO1 1LN more Trad Jazz with The Dixie Jazz Trio 8:00 – 10:30 On every 2nd Thursday of the month. 8:00 – 10:30pm. – The Dixie Trio + 1.

Googlies Jazz Supper Club at Botany Bay Cricket Club, East Lodge Lane, Enfield, EN2 8AS Live Jazz every Thursday evening. Doors 7.30pm, Performance from 8pm. Licensed Bar, food available & free ample parking. The Colin Peters Quartet support a different guest each week. Adm normally – Guests £9.00, Members £7.00 Membership: £15.00 per year

The Pump House Jazz Club at Watford continues on Thursdays.

The Cross Keys is an independent pub in Tunbridge Wells with live music at the core. Sonny’s Jazz nights run every Thursday and there is no charge for entry. St Johns Road (A26) just over a mile north of Tunbridge Wells Town Centre. 236/238 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9XD Tel: 01892 536 516:

The Sole Bay Jazz Band meets every Thursday at 8pm at the sports/social club – The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Ditchingham, Nr Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2RU with regular members & guests from around the region playing. Free admission, bar & large car park. Weekly update at www.cakesandal.blogspot.co.uk

The Just Jazz & Blues Band have a regular monthly spot at “The Audley”, Mount Street, London W1. Admission Free – starts from 7.30pm – Food & drink available.

Friday

Music at Marigolds, Harlow Cricket Club. A great regular jazz night in Harlow on the last Friday of every month. More at: www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk. They also host some great blues nights: Jazz on the door £8 – Blues on the door £8

World class Jazz every Friday at Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ www.fleecejazz.org.uk

Jazz in Leytonstone last Friday of every month. Catherine Lima and trio (Gabriel Keen on keys, Gareth Hughes on bass and Marek Dorjik on drums) at the Plough and Harrow (main bar) 419 High Road, Leytonstone, London E11 4JU from 9-11pm Tel: 020 8558 2660. Free entry.

Jazz in Waltham Abbey first Friday of every month. Catherine Lima and trio (Paul Higgs on keys, Matt Lowrie on bass and Jason Campbell on drums) at the Woodbine Inn, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3QT. Music from 8.30pm free entry. Tel: 01992 713050.

Sunday

For Trad Jazz fans there is the long-established Hornchurch Jazz Club, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex. Tel: Laurie on 07913 558616. Great atmosphere. Dancing. Drinks at Club Prices.Admission £7. Members £6. Guests £6. 8:30 – 11pm.

Jazz and Tapas, 1st Sunday of the month, 1.00 – 4.00pm, O Picado, 403 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7HU, Tel 01702 300540 Sunday lunchtime 1pm to 4pm, at O’Picado, a family run Portugese restaurant. Bookings 01702 300540.

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

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

The Globe Pub, 20 Morning Lane, Hackney, London, E9 6NA. (Opposite Tesco car park entrance) have Different Trad Jazz bands every Sunday 12:30 – 3:30pm. Free entrance.

John Petters News -

London Louis Armstrong Riverboat Shuffle - Saturday 3rd September - Sold Out

Jazz at St John's Arts Centre, Old Harlow - full programme for the Spring / Summer : http://traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/documents/stjohnsa5.pdf

Tony Jacobs News

My recent weekend at South Downs Holiday Village sold out so as well as returning there next Spring and Autumn, I have been offered a third weekend in June 'FROM DIXIELAND TO SWING'.

Make a note in your diaries of three more weekends of Swing, Hot Jazz and Cabaret in 2017 at the same great venue: March 10/11/12, July 7/8/9 and October 20/21/22.

Warners Thorseby Hall Hotel in Nottinghamshire have asked me to present a four day music event on May 15th,16th,17th,18th 2017. The line-up will include the Bateman Brothers' Ultimate Louis Armstrong Show - with guests Enrico Tomasso and 'Spats' Langham, the Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra, the Tony Jacobs Big Band, the American and British Songbook Show, the Swing Time Jivers and daytime events which will include a tea-dance, a dance workshop and cabaret. More details to follow

*** MUSIC COURSES ***

Do you like Jazz music? Do you play the Saxophone? If playing as part of a group appeals to you, why not join John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group? 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.

Jazz Workshop Dates: 7:30pm - 9:30pm - £7 Entry

11^th, 25^th August 2016
8^th, 22^nd September 2016
6^th, 20^th October 2016
3^rd, 17^th November 2016
1^st December 2016
8^th December 2016 - Christmas Concert

All ability levels and instruments welcome, no need to book, just come and join in.
Venue: St. Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1LF

Website: www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk Email: in...@johnseeleyjazz.co.uk

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 practise, 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.

Saxophone Workshop Dates: 7:30pm - 9:30pm - £7 Entry

4^th, 18^th August 2016
1^st, 15^th, 29^th September 2016
13^th, 27^th October 2016
10^th, 24^th November 2016
8^th December 2016 - Christmas Concert

All ability levels and saxophones welcome, no need to book, just come and join in.
Venue: St. Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1LF
Website: www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk Email: in...@johnseeleyjazz.co.uk

New 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 supportive, inclusive and nurturing group. Through the playing and study of standard jazz repertoire we cover some of the essential requirements for improvising including ear training, rhythmic skills, developing your harmonic understanding, learning transcriptions of some classic recordings and building a jazz vocabulary. By better understanding the process of playing jazz and your role in the group and by using a variety of different practice methods and approaches you can gain confidence in your improvising. Limited numbers. See www.saturdayjazzworkshop.com for more details.

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

If you weren’t aware of it you really should be listening to jazz broadcaster of the year Paul Barnes’s show The Late Paul Barnes. The show is broadcast each Saturday between 11pm and 1am on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and 3CR (Beds, Bucks, Herts). And for those of you who aren’t night owls, thanks to the wonders of modern technology you can “listen again” any time, anywhere by going to: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002mhdx

***

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

For info on more complete music genres Jurgen Reid suggests his Facebook/Twitter page – Music In Essex where he posts information about gigs, bands, venues, etc. Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/MusicInEssex – for twitter profile search @MusicInEssex. Musicians can post their info and Jurgen will share it across the other accounts.

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!

***

Courtesy of our friends at J A Z Z N I G H T S

Clare: Jazznights in the Tudor Room at The Bell, Market Hill, CO10 8NN Music 7.30-10.00pm. Adm £10. Non-regulars can reserve seating by emailed reply or call 01787 237653.

Stoke By Nayland: Fleece Jazz at the Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ have got on Friday 12th August singer ROBERT HABERMANN appears. Box Office 01787 211865. See details http://www.fleecejazz.org.uk/

Bishops Stortford: On Wednesday 17th August there’s Latin Jazz with QUE PASA at the Rhodes Hall. Starts at 7.30pm. http://www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk/events/live-midweek-music/.

Bury St Edmunds: The Apex present Songbook Sundays at lunchtime on Sunday 28th August with SARAH MOULE. For all details check https://www.theapex.co.uk/about/songbook-sundays.

Bury St Edmunds: Headhunters Jazz at the Hunter Club, 6, St Andrews Street features ART THEMEN on Friday 26th August. Reserve tickets by email to: headhunter...@gmail.com or see http://www.headhunterslive.org.

Colchester: The Arts Centre Jazz Club at Church Street (off Head Street) presents PAUL TOWNDROW & STEVE HAMILTON on Sunday 4th September. Doors 7.00pm. Music 7.30pm. Tickets on 01206 500900 or at www.colchesterartscentre.com. See www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com for details.

Chelmsford: GC’s Jazz Club at The Woolpack, 23, Mildmay Road, Essex, CM2 0DN present the TIM HUSKISSON QUARTET on Sunday 7th August. 8.30pm. Free. Call 01245 259295.

Cambridge: Hidden Rooms, 7a, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BA present the CORRIE DICK IMPOSSIBLE THINGS group on Thursday 5th September and the EMILY SAUNDERS BAND on Thursday 29th September. Doors 7pm. Music 8pm. Booking: www.cambridgejazz.org, or call 07827 012875.

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. The ANDY BOWIE TRIO also play at the Anchor, Silver Street every Thursday from 7.00-9.30pm.

Cambridge: Hot Numbers Coffee Bar at Units 5-6, Dales Brewery, Gwydir St, CB1 2LJ feature jazz from time to time. See www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk for details.

West Mersea: Mica Jazz presents a night with singer NINA FERRO with the CRISSY LEE QUARTET at the Mersea Centre, High Street, CO5 8QA on Friday 12th August at 8pm. Call 01206 384656 for details.

Ipswich: The jazz club features singer ZOE SCHWARZ on Sunday 21st August at the California Club, 195, Foxhall Road, IP3 8LB. See http://www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk/gigs.htm for details.

Felixstowe: Jazz East presents the KRISTIAN BORRING GROUP on Sunday 11th September and the KEVIN FLANAGAN TRIO on Sunday 18th September at The Alex, 123 Undercliff Road West, IP11 2AF. 8.00-10.30pm. FREE adm. Tel: 01394 282958 for info or see http://jazzeast.vpweb.co.uk/default.html.

Ely: On Thursday 11th August the GARY HART QUINTET are at the Royal Standard pub & restaurant. Starts 7.30pm.

Holland On Sea: Live Jazz At The Tavern, 55-57, Frinton Road, Essex, CO15 5UH presents PIANORAMA on Sunday 21st August. Adm £10. Doors 7.30pm. Jazz 8.00 to 10.30pm. Tel: 01255 814080 for information.

Norwich: The jazz club at the Maddermarket Theatre bar features an OPEN MIC/JAZZ JAM on Monday 15th August and on Tuesday 16th August the TOMASSO STARACE SYNERGY TRIO appear. See http://www.norwichjazzclub.co.uk for more information.

Lowestoft: Milestones Jazz Club at the Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, NR33 0QG presents THE MINGUS PROJECT on Sunday 7th August. See http://www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk.

Walthamstow: E17 at Gnome House, 7, Blackhorse Lane, E17 6DS present the CHRIS BATCHELOR BAND on Tuesday 13th September. Check http://www.e17jazz.com for details.

Mill Hill: See www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk for details.

And finally … NAG TIME! PLEASE NOTE:

1. As mentioned above, please do NOT just send us posters or flyers or a link to a website. We will not include anything which we cannot copy and paste the text from. Word etc documents are fine, as is just typing the information in the body of an email. If someone does your artwork for you they would normally be happy to email you the text to save you re-typing it.

2. Please send all items for inclusion in the newsletter to listings<at>jazzupdate.co.uk

3. We have had a couple of instances lately where people unconnected with the night have contacted us to let us know that details of the night have changed or that it has ceased. If you are including your events PLEASE let us know of any changes etc. (you only have to click “reply” when you receive the weekly newsletter). And of course if you are aware of a change or an inaccuracy please let us know – we really do appreciate your input.

4. Please include full address in including postcode for the venue. Most people these days use SatNav, so please make it easier for them.

5. We always try (when life doesn’t get in the way!) to send the newsletter on Friday at lunchtime. Can you get your information to us by 9am Friday morning at the latest to guarantee inclusion please.

Many thanks!

Pianist - Session Musician - Producer - Songwriter - Arranger

Phone - 07729 170071
Website - www.chrisneill.co.uk
Twitter - @chrisneillmusic

Chris Neill

unread,

Aug 13, 2016, 5:06:55 AM8/13/16