Jazz Update weekly newsletter
Chris Neill
Hi everyone
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Charity Gig in aid of Amnesty International in the gardens of the Old Fire Engine House, 25 St Mary’s Street, Ely CB7 4ER on on Sunday 22 June 2014 from 16.00–18.00
Following last year’s sell-out concert, Amnesty International Ely are once again bringing members of Ronnie Scott’s All Stars to Ely. Heading the line up will be James Pearson, resident pianist and Artistic Director at Ronnie Scott’s. Joining James will be other members of his Trio, plus other talented R&B singers and musicians. All profits from the event will go to Amnesty International. Contact: in...@amnestyely.org.uk
The concert will go ahead rain or shine (no refunds), and all ticket holders are asked to bring a blanket or folding chair. Gates will open at 15.30 and there will be a licensed bar, plus craft stalls and a raffle with some fantastic prizes.
Tickets are £17.50 per head and include a cream tea or gluten-free alternative. They are available from The Old Fire Engine House Restaurant, and online at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/272050.
A Reminder of the National Jazz Archive series of fundraising concerts by leading jazz and blues groups – over four weekends running from May to October to raise funds to support its work, and the Heritage Lottery Fund project ‘The Story of British Jazz’. An eclectic range of leading British jazz and blues musicians, singers and groups, many of them Patrons of the Archive, will be performing close to the Archive’s home at Loughton in Essex. The line-up is:
Friday 30 May – The Gresty-White Ragtimers, with a not-to-be missed evening of classic jazz.
Saturday 31 May - Kenny Ball Junior and the Jazzmen, led by Kenny Ball Junior who also sings the hits of these British jazz legends.
Friday 18 July – Paul Jones and Friends. Paul returns to the Archive with an A-team of British blues stars to sing blues, standards – and some of his hits.
Friday 5 September - An evening with Liane Carroll with her superb musicians, and featuring the Great British and American songbooks.
Saturday 6 September - John Altman’s All-Star Jazz Party. Saxophonist John Altman’s party promises an eclectic mix of guests from every corner of his musical activities.
Friday 24 October - The Great British Jazz Band. Digby Fairweather and trombonist Pete Strange’s best-selling Great British Jazz Band reunite with original members including Bruce Adams, Dave Shepherd, Roy Williams, Brian Dee and Len Skeat.
Saturday 25 October - Jazz Goes to the Movies. This celebration of movie music and jazz from the 1930s to the Noughties spotlights Val Wiseman and Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen.
For full details and to book tickets visit www.nationaljazzarchive.org.uk, call 020 8502 4701 or email events@ nationaljazzarchive.org.uk
Summer Concert directed by John Seeley MA BA Music. Saxophone & Jazz Workshops present an evening of Jazz & Classical tunes on Thursday 12th June 2014 at 8pm on the Ground Floor, St. Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LF. Free Entry. Raffle. Free parking available at the front and back of the church. www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
Dynamic Latin Jazz Quintet Heads South to perform at The Hawth Crawley on May 21 2014 at 7:45pm
The Band’s music combines Cuban and other Latin influenced rhythms with distinctive melodies in an enthralling repertoire of original compositions and arrangements of classic tunes. “Cool, cultured and exhilarating” The Musician “Very talented..dazzling solos….a Band that is well worth seeing” The Jazzmann October 2013 The line-up is top UK jazz trumpeter Steve Waterman, pianist composer John Harriman, Cuban percussionist Chino Martell Morgan on Congos, Bongos Cajon, Guiro, Buster Birch on Drumkit, Timbale, Frame Drum, Castanets, and their newest member Venezuelan bassplayer Adolfredo Pulido. The Band jointly won the annual Jazz Services/National Rural Touring Award for 2014-5, the judging panel “all really loved the music”. In October 2013 they performed a national tour of Wales supported by the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Jazz Ensemble.
In an exclusive preview of their eagerly awaited new album, Heads South will play the music from the album at the Hawth concert. Recorded in two days with over 60 minutes of playing time, the album will release in September 2014.
Tel 01293 553656. Email: hawthbo...@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk Tkts £14, £13 in advance Cabaret style seating with informal dining available. Easy access off the M23, free parking. For more information on the Band visit www.headssouth.com
“Jazz with John at St Mary’s” – Saturday 17th May 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church Rooms, High Road, Chigwell IG7 6QA. Part of St Mary’s Spring Festival. John Redfern, local Jazz expert and founding patron of the National Jazz Archive, will play some rare gems from his extensive collection of shellac originals, and discuss their relevance to the development of Jazz. Free Admission. Light refreshments available.
St John’s Church Summer Concerts have restarted (Broadway, Stratford, E15). On Wednesday 21st May at lunchtime (from 1:10pm to 1:40pm) Audrie Page will be singing with Chris Neill accompanying. A pleasant little break whilst shopping at Westfield. Admission free, Retiring collection.
Avanti are playing their unique mix of improvisation at the Priory Park bandstand, Southend on Sunday 11th May (weather permitting) between 3pm and 5pm and again at the Railway Hotel in Southend from 830pm -1030pm on Wednesday 14th May. Free entry to both events
Jazz Kissaten on Thursday 22nd May from 5:30 – 7:30pm.
Gearbox Records is following the Japanese tradition of playing the best jazz music on state-of-the-art sound systems, hosting our next Jazz Kissaten evening at our vinyl mastering studio in London’s King’s Cross, 8 Tileyard Road, London N7 9AH. The two hour session will feature original Blue Note 1500 series pressings, Gearbox Records’ own audiophile releases and a special ‘wild card’ record, all played over our high end Audio Note monitoring and review system. Admission is free and you’ll be able to buy from the Gearbox catalogue at special discounted prices for the event.
The Jazz Kissaten (literally coffee shops) are an institution in Japan where customers go to hear the finest jazz recordings and share the experience with other jazz lovers.
Hornchurch Jazz Club at Hornchurch Conservative Club, 25 North Street, RM11 1RS, on Sunday, 18th May from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. The Zoltans from sunny Southend. Rick ‘Zoltan’ Dawson on keyboard and vocals leads this jump-jive band. They recreate the sound of Louis Jordan, and play risqué songs you won’t hear elsewhere! Expect a packed dance floor. The 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.
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The Buckhurst Hill Jazz Jam is back again this (and every) Sunday from 7:30pm, downstairs at: Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club, 50 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5BY. ! Hosted by Deano with an incredible house band – Matt Lowrie bass, Dave Hawthorn drums and led by pianist Chris Neill (www.chrisneill.co.uk). An incredible atmosphere: always different, but always the same great fun vibe, and run for the benefit of the jammers rather than as a gig for the house band. You don’t have to play, the audience always thoroughly enjoy themselves too. A family friendly venue, so please bring along children/grandchildren along. Admission £3, and drinks are at club prices. Free easy local parking. Full details are at www.jazzjam.co.uk, but please feel free to email (ch...@jazzjam.co.uk), or call or text me on 07970 910080. We look forward to seeing you there.
Every Wednesday at 8.00 to 11pm. Little Bread Big Jam at O’Neills. 762 High Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AW. Tel: 020 8536 4039. Usual house band Phil Mead on keyboard, Paul Whelpton on bass and Dave Fowler on drums, although this is subject to change at the whim of good fortune and a better paying gig. All jazz instrumentalists, vocalists and audients welcome. Wonderful music and a warm welcome guaranteed. £4. Bring Your Own Enthusiasm. Please contact Annie on mu...@indigoshades.com or 07885480329 for more details.
The Robert Bell Trio on the First 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) Paul Higgs trumpet/piano, Graham Cuttill drums, Matt Lowrie bass plus guests “The only purpose built Jazz and cocktails venue in the area and its free addmission”
New Jam Night on Wednesday nights at the Three Travellers, Wood Lane, Dagenham RM10 7DS from 9 – 11.30 pm. Full Back Line with Keyboard and PA. Free Entrance. All muso’s and listeners welcome, to this very friendly pub in Dagenham, easy parking. Hope to see some of you there whenever you can. Help to keep Music Live.
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. See above for proviso. Very reasonable bar, home-cooked food, beautiful rural setting (although it will be hard to see it now the evenings are drawing in). £3. Please contact Annie on mu...@indigoshades.com or 07885480329 for more details.
A Jazz jam on the last Saturday of each month takes place in the Rising Sun pub function room in Billericay. Nimrod Margalit (tenor sax) wiill be running the house band. Feel Free to contact Nimrod for any more information 01268 492351.
Mill Hill Jazz Club host a regular end of month, Wednesday, open stage for quality musicians to set the club a’swinging. Val’s House band provides the professional rhythm section that binds it all together to make this the most “happening” scene in the whole of North West London. At The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk valgo...@gmail.com 0208 207 0451
The Cambridge Jazz Jam every Tuesday. We look forward to welcoming friends old and new ! Whether you’re accomplished or trying to improve, you’ll get a warm welcome from our friendly audience. Free admission. Sessions run from 8.30 – 11 pm at The Tram Depot pub, Dover Street, Cambridge CB1 1DY (off East Road, opp. Anglia-Ruskin University). There is public car-parking behind the pub.Further information from Mike Quigley, 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.
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.
Vocals at Vortex The Vortex Jazz Club, 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ – Open Mic with the Bob Stuckey Trio, hosted by Romy Summers. £9 entry
Normally first Sunday of each month, starting at 7:30pm. Doors and singing list taken at 7pm (first come first served to sign up). Each month there are two featured mini sets and a great night of open mic supported by fantastic musicians.
Jazz Jam Session Every Tuesday @ The Silver Bullet London N4 2PA The Bukky Leo Quartet features the groovy Michelle Montolli on the Bass, the hard driving Gary Williams on the Drums and the superb Joe Bickerstaff on the Piano. Bukky on Tenor & vocs. Jamming starts from 10 till late, now showing great Jazz Movies on show during intervals. Free Entry.
There is a Jam session on the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. They are lucky enough to have a house band that regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). Our attitude is that of inclusion and after a short set from the house band, we open the stage for jammers and singers. The jam was originally started by Mick Hutton and has been running for about 5 years now with a steady following. Please contact Simon (simon...@madasafish.com) for more information.
Singers’ Night – Open Mic Event for jazz vocalists in Central London- NORMALLY – 2nd Tuesday of each month at Nelson, 48 Stanhope Street, London NW1 3EX. Less than ten minute’s walk from Warren Street Underground on Tottenham Court Road. £7 non singing guests, £8 singers. Singers please bring song sheets in correct keys. Singing list taken from 6.00pm, music from 7.45 to 10.30pm. Great atmosphere, dedicated sound engineer, attractive setting. Now in our 14th year. If you’d like to dine, phone 020 7388 2283 for tables. Website: <singersnight.co.uk> or phone 020 7703 9648 for additional information.
There is a LondonBluesJams Yahoo! Group – blues rock n roll and soul jam on Thursdays from 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm . This event repeats every week at The Golden Lion, 2 High St Market Square, Romford RM1 1HR. For more info call 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 from beginners to pros and bands. Come and join in the great atmosphere -Vocalists especially welcome.
Jazz Jam at the Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich is held on 1st Sunday in the month. We start at 2pm and finish around 5.30 – 6pm. All are welcome – both players and jazz fans. Admission FREE and Sunday lunches are available. Why not come along and enjoy the company, have lunch with a drink or two, and soak up the atmostphere. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Ipswich Jazz Collective meet once a month on a Friday to hold a jam session at the Golden Hind Pub on Nacton Road in Ipswich. They start at 7:30 with bass, drums, keyboard gear and a PA set up. Guitarists will need to bring their own amps. There’s no entrance fee and all levels of player are catered for. Local bands also have the chance to do a set on their own. For more information contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com.
‘Jazz Jam with Rich Buddie‘ celebrated its first birthday in January. It has gone from strength to strength, and really is the place to be on a Monday Night in Norwich. Every week from 8pm. Rich Buddie aka Barry Wortley, Turk, Simon and special guests play traditional and funky tunes. Every one is welcome to come along to watch or bring their instruments and join in. Traditionally known as a blues venue, The Walnut Tree Shades Old Post Office Court, Norwich NR2 1NG is now also home to Monday night Jazz. Right in the heart of the city centre, parking, taxis and buses are all available within a 5 minute walk. 01603 622910
The Norwich JazzJam is at the Fat Cat Tap Brewery, 98-100 Lawson Road, NR3 4LF Norwich.
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BELVEDERE JAZZ & MUSIC CLUB, every Wednesday evening is now at The Chichester’s Tudor Room, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford. SS11 8UE (Off A129, 800 yards Wickford side of The Carpenters Arms roundabout). Meals and tasty Lite Bites are available from 6:30pm onwards whilst you sit at your table enjoying the 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 atmosphere ~ Candlelit tables ~ Admission £10 on the door ~ All welcome ~ Large free car park. For latest details and location map, see our gigs listings at www.belvederejazz.co.uk
14th May – Ray Gelato & The Giants SOLD OUT
After 17 successive sold out shows last December at Ronnie Scott’s, we are proud to welcome Ray Gelato and The Giants. Recently they blew the lid off London’s 100 Club in awesome fashion. Ray, a wonderful tenor 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. Admission by Ticket only, £15 NOW SOLD OUT
21st May – The Dave ‘Mr Stride’ Browning Quintet
Dave Browning – piano, Tim Huskisson – clarinet/sax, Mike Cotton – trumpet, John Sutton – drums and Derek Pring – double bass. An enjoyable evening of popular Mainstream and Swing numbers including some Fats Waller stride piano tunes by this top quintet. Dave Browning has been playing the British jazz scene for 20 years and has already proved to be popular with audiences who love all piano jazz styles from stride to mainstream. Dave’s main influence is the great Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller with his rapturous left hand striding the keys in which Dave specialises in and is considered as one of the top stride pianists in the country.
28th May – Javajam ~ Manhattan Transfer Style!
We welcome back at Members’ request Java Jam with Sarah-Jane Hassell – vocals, Bonnie Hassell – vocals, Roger Lewin – piano/keyboard, John Wills – drums/vocals, Steve King – bass/vocals, Phil Brown – tenor saxophone/flute. Java Jam create a fusion of jazz, easy listening music classics including Burt Bacharach, Cole Porter, Manhattan Transfer, George Gershwin with warmth, charm and elegance along with some instrumentals from these talented musicians
4th June – Atila + Ted Beament Trio
At Members’ requests we welcome back top UK vocalist Atila who is appearing this summer with Chris Dean’s Syd Lawrence Orchestra. Atila will be accompanied by Ted Beament – piano, Alan Morgan – double bass & Alan Clarke- drums . In April 2006 Atila toured with legendary Buddy Greco and earned a new fan in the process. Buddy Greco said, ‘I was knocked out by Atila. He has the voice and the class to show the world what great music is all about’. Atila was invited to tour the UK with Buddy again in the summer of 2008. Following the tour Atila recorded the album ‘Hello Young Lovers’. It was performed with a piano trio plus a few guests and has since received extensive radio play In early 2010 Atila performed on the Alan Titchmarsh Television Show on ITV and at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival with the BBC Concert Orchestra and John Wilson Big Band. Atila is currently appearing with Chris Dean’s Syd Lawrence Orchestra.
The concert was broadcast live on BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night is Music Night and introduced by Sir Michael Parkinson who said of Atila, ‘I was very impressed with his singing, he has a real feel for the lyric…I think he’s got a very promising future’.
11th June – The Rag & Bone Club
The Rag and Bone Club are a highly entertaining 7 piece band, fronted by the sassy singer Hazel Holder who has West End and Broadway shows under her belt. The band is led by pianist Stephen Large who is also musical director for Rebecca Ferguson and Duffy as well as having been MD/keyboard player for Imelda May, Clare Teal, Martha Reeves, Paloma Faith and Rod Stewart. Stephen’s also taken over Jools Holland’s role in the band Squeeze. Describing themselves enigmatically as ‘itinerant dealers in second-hand soundings and muggled melodiousness!’, The Rag and Bone Club deliver an outstanding performance of musical excellence with a keen reference to the music of the 1930s and 40s swing era. The band is influenced by jazz aristocrats such as Peggy Lee, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Ramsey Lewis, Chet Baker and Nat King Cole. They are all experienced musicians, having worked with legendary artists including Kenny Ball, The Humphrey Lyttleton Band, Beyonce, Paul Mc Cartney, Stevie Wonder as well as playing with The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Pee Wee Ellis and Jamie Cullum. Their album entitled ‘Take Away Everything’, features original jazz compositions along with innovative takes on old classics. The band will be joined by special guest Dominic Ashworth on guitar.
18th June – The Gordon Campbell Quintet
Gordon Campbell – trombone, Bruce Adams – trumpet, Robin Aspland- piano, Bobby Worth – drums & Adam King – double bass. Gordon Campbell is regarded as one of the leading trombone players and has been the lead trombone in the BBC Big Band since 1984. He has worked with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles and Shirley Bassey. He also plays in the Laurie Holloway Big Band on the ‘Parkinson’ television show.
‘Gordon Campbell is without doubt the finest trombone player of his generation. Mind you, there’s not many of his generation left!’– Ken Bruce from BBC Radio 2
25th June – The Ken Turner Big Band + Mark Stratford
We welcome back top London crooner Mark Stratford who will be performing your favourite songs from the Great American Songbook. You’ll also hear many instrumentals including those made popular by Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Ted Heath, Duke Ellington & Buddy Rich from The Ken Turner Big Band. Early arrival is essential !
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL every month – usually the first Friday in the month and just £8 on the door and a start time of 8:30pm. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vets surgery, post code is CM16 6DB. There is a licensed bar at village hall prices, tea and coffee and snacks are served at very reasonable prices and there is ample parking. Ted Beament is the resident pianist – bass and drums varies from month to month. Contact 01992 522621 with any queries. http://northwealdvillagehall.org/ The current program is :
Friday 6th June – Enrico Tomasso trumpet and vocals Ted Beament piano Murray Salmon bass Les Cirkel drums
Friday 11th July ***ONE WEEK LATER THAN USUAL TO BRING YOU*** FROM THE USA
The great Greg Abate sax and flute Ted Beament piano Andy Cleydert bass Winston Clifford drums. Catch Greg Abate in a small venue before he goes off to headline at the Swanage and Marlborough Jazz Festivals
Due to the incredible popularity of our monthly “Saturday Lunchtime with Jack” starring The Jack Free All Stars we are continuing for the rest of the year. Musicians regularly appearing are Pete Rudeforth, Mike Cotton, Gary Woods, John Crocker, Bert Brandsma, Tim Huskisson, Colin Bray, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy. “The Happiest Saturday Afternoon in Essex”
JAZZ@ST ANT’S A great weekly jazz night – now in its 10th year! St Anthony’s Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7 9PN. Every Wednesday 8.30 p.m. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all proceeds go to the band. For the latest listings visit www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants or Jazz in London listing. Please download their current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or go to their website: www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants
14 May: Bill Yeomans (saxes/flute) + Frank Brereton (piano)
21 May: CHICO CHICA – Hilary Cameron (piano/vocals) + Tom Hannah (guitar/vocals) + Barbara Snow (trumpet/vocals)
28 May: NOT JUST SAX – Ray Shea (piano) + Sarah Boulter (saxes)
4 June: John McGinley (guitar) + Frank Sebastian (saxes/flute)
with John Withers (drums) + John Pamenter (double bass) (except 21 May)
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 £9 . Doors open 7.30pm . Jazz 8pm till 10.30pm
Sunday 25th May - Johnny Withers – Vibes, Ted Beament – Keyboard, Paul Budd - Drums, Alan Morgan - Bass
Sunday 29th June – Ted Beament Trio, Ted Beament – Keyboard, Paul Budd – Drums, 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 open 7 pm.with music from 8 till 10.30 pm. Admission £8.00. See new website www.jazzatthebardswell.co.uk Refreshments at Club Prices. Enjoy an evening in a friendly crowd in a relaxed atmosphere, with a resident trio plus guests.
Tuesday 27th May, 2014. Wizard of the vibraphone and always welcomed at the Club, John Withers once more visits to provide another masterful display on his percussion instrument. Will John produce his regular ‘medley of tunes’ where we are requested to ‘guess the theme’? He never makes it easy!
Tuesday 24th June 2014. By unanimous request a quick return by that young man on a mission, Andy Linham, alto and tenor saxophones with another exhilarating gig to awaken everyone’s jazz feelings be it mainstream, soul, blues or a touch of bebop Andy’s your man.
Tuesday 29th July 2014. A new face to the Club, Graham Pike, complete with trumpet flugelhorn, trombone and chromatic harmonica will simply knock your socks off with an outstanding range of tunes and arrangements. Graham has a lot of experience having studied classical piano at the beginning of his musical career, composing, arranging, as a Musical Director and producer for TV and theatre. Within the past five years he mastered and is now pioneering a unique style on the chromatic harmonica for many genres. He is definitely a crowd pleaser.
Tuesday 26th August 2014. Graham Hunter will be our guest this month with his trumpet and flugelhorn bringing back that distinctive sound of Chet Baker with those crisp, clean clipped notes that, together with Gerry Mulligan on baritone sax, brought that ‘West Coast’ sound to our shores and you are sure to recognise many tunes from that time tonight.
Tuesday 30th September 2014. Awaiting confirmation
Tuesday 28th October 2014. Awaiting confirmation
Tuesday 25th November 2014. We know it’s a month early but it’s the end of Our Year Christmas Party, there being no gig in December, and with a buffet to make it a party.
The line up brings together some likely lads that will be sure to make the party swing with Gary Wood, trumpet, Tim Huskisson, keyboard, Martin Nickless, clarinet and Derek Clenshaw, trombone with usual rhythm duo of Ted Simkins, bass, Dave Grant on drums. Let the good times roll and the laughter will follow..
THE SOUTHEND JAZZ CLUB – every Monday at the EKCO Social & Sports Club, Thornford Gardens, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 6PU (Tel: 01702 351641 – http://www.ekcoclub.co.uk/) from 7:30pm. Music starts at 8:00pm – everyone welcome. For further information, contact: Shirley Newton Tel: 01702 432102. Find Southend Jazz Club on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southend-Jazz-Club/133240693427561 follow us on Twitter @southendjazz); or email ja...@greenad.co.uk to join our mailing list for regular updates:-
12 May - Jazz Club Quartet (Tim Huskisson, Eddie Johnson, Alan Clarke and Ollie Benson) with Iris Harmon
19 May - George Tidiman’s All Stars
26 May (Bank Hol) - Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces
2 Jun - Bill Freeman’s New Orleans Happy Jazz Band
9 Jun - East Coast Jazz Wanderers
“SPIKE’S PLACE” JAZZ CLUB @ BRENTWOOD – 8.00pm. At Bardswell Social Club, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. Admission £12 (non-members) £9 (members) unless otherwise stated. e-mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub
Wednesday 14th May @ 8.00pm - Simon Bates Quartet plays tribute to Paul Desmond
Wednesday 21st May @ 8.00pm - Elaine Delmar with the John Pearce Trio
“SPIKE’S PLACE” JAZZ CLUB @ HADLEIGH- 8.00pm. Hadleigh Conservative Club, 24 High Street, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 2PB. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. Admission £12.00 members £9.00
Monday 26th May @ 8.30pm - Derek Nash Quartet
“SAFFRON JAZZ” - Third Thursday of every month – 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.
Thursday 15th May @ 8.30pm - Matt Wates Quartet. Admission £11.00
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BECKENHAM – 8:30pm. Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SR (Off South Eden Park Road). Admission £12.00 (members £9.00) unless otherwise stated. 020 8650 2406 / 01245 420475 E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub For advance bookings contact: Susan 01245 420475
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.
Thursday 29th May – Shakatak. www.shakatak.com. Tickets now on sale at the Cliffs Pavilion Box Office – £20
It’s really fantastic to welcome to the club legendary jazz/funk outfit Shakatak to close off the season in real style! Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music – but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group. Because of the nature of their music, their fan base is one that is far reaching while always retaining an “underground” element. This paradox sees the band, who are known primarily as serious jazz/funk musicians, enjoying both high “cult” status and instant recognition as a household name.
After Shakatak we’ll be taking our usual summer break but we will be back on Thursday 2nd September 2014 – artist TBC. We have a couple of acts already lined up for next season, on Wednesday 1st October 2014 we have fantastic local vocalist Kevin Fitzsimmons’ Jazzwurx www.jazzwurx.co.uk with a stellar line up featuring Derek Nash on saxes and Leon Greening on keyboards. Kevin is getting great reviews for his new cd “Show Me The Way”
Thursday 30th October 2014 – artist TBC
Then on Monday 17th November 2014 we welcome back again to the club International Awarding Smooth Jazz guitarist Peter White. This will be the 3rd year that Peter has played the club and it’s always been a sell out! So a definite date for your diaries….tickets are not yet on sale at the Box Office but as soon as they are I’ll send out an email. www.peterwhite.com Please note that the above dates are not our normal last Thursdays of the month, there are other events happening in the Maritime Room so we had to switch plus the fact we also had to fit in with Peter White’s tour schedule….normal service will resume in 2015!
CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB www.chelmsfordjazzclub.co.uk. Chelmsford Jazz Club presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG (next to the Civic Theatre). The majority of concerts are on Sundays at lunchtime, although in summer some are in the evening. The jazz presented by the club is generally mainstream and modern and the club is justly proud of the quality of the musicians, British, European and American, who appear. For an annual subscription of £8.00 (£14.00 joint) members are entitled to a £4.00 reduction on normal ticket prices, and early notice of concerts. A monthly newsletter passes on information about our own club, as well as items of interest about other local venues. There is a friendly atmosphere at the club, so please come along and decide for yourself. For membership enquiries call Larry Newall-Smith on. 01245 256510.
MUSIC AT MARIGOLDS, Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DJ. Doors and Licensed Bar open at 7.30pm, Fridays. Enquiries 01279 414174 / 421763. www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk and www.myspace.com/musicatmarigolds Email: musicatm...@ntlworld.com. Please refer to the Club’s web site for confirmation and further details. Now the weather has improved – CAR PARKING BACK ON SITE. Although they can get busy on a Friday night there are two Public Car Parks and are both marked on the map included on the FIND US page of the website. They are within easy walking distance and can be accessed via the footpath which lies a little way up Chippingfield on the right hand side when leaving the Club. The footpath is well lit and is marked on the map as a dotted line running between Chippingfield and Wayre Street and is called Spicers Lane.
30th May – The Kate Williams Quartet: http://www.kate-williams-quartet.com/index.html
Jazz pianist/composer Kate Williams was born in London into a musical family (her father is the guitarist John Williams, her mother a classical pianist). A recipient of the John Dankworth Award For Talent Deserving Wider Recognition, she has gained a distinctive reputation as both a writer and performer.
She has released several CDs, each one to critical acclaim. Her most recent one being ‘Smoke And Mirrors’, a live duo recording with award-winning Scottish tenorist Bobby Wellins. “The opening bars of “Smoke And Mirrors,” one of three jointly composed tunes on the album, set the standard: languid, relaxed interplay between tenor saxophone and piano that has the effortless ease that can only come from players in total command of their craft.” (Bruce Lindsay, All About Jazz)
In 2011, she recorded with her new septet featuring Gareth Lockrane, Steve Fishwick, Ben Somers, Julian Siegel, Jeremy Brown, Oli Hayhurst, and Tristan Mailliot. ‘Made Up’ was released in October 2011, and ranked 7th in Mojo’s top jazz albums of 2011. The septet was nominated for a Parliamentary Jazz Award in March 2012. She has also performed with many of the UK’s leading musicians, including Stan Sulzmann, Nikki Iles, John Etheridge, Anita Wardell, Georgia Mancio, Dave Cliff, Tony Woods, Tim Whitehead, Julian Siegel, Karen Sharpe, Allison Neale, and is a member of Chris Biscoe’s Mingus Moves. Kate currently teaches on the jazz degree course at Middlesex University.
13th June - Doc K’s Blues Band Original member Mick Haase on harp and vocals (Biffo), long standing member Dave Barnes on slide guitar and vocals ( Blues Movie, Mad Dog), lead guitarist Malcolm Hine ( S.A.L.T, Brett Marvin, Southside, Blues Twins et al) Mick Parker on drums and Simon Powe on bass. Dr K’s Bluesband play authentic exciting Blues and rocking R&B and have toured widely in Britain and Europe over many years.
Founded by Fairport’s Ashley Hutchings in 1967, Dr K’s have been stalwarts of the British Blues and R&B scene ever since. Dr K’s extensive Family Tree includes Geoff Bradford ( Blues By 6, Cyril Davis All Stars) Geoff Krivitt ( John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers) Eric Peachey ( East of Eden, Mick Taylor Band), with historical links to many other prominent bands and players. This is truly an outstanding band. It has been said that they play, ‘quite simply North London’s best Chicago Blues.’ Don’t miss them
27th June - Nick Newell Quartet. Nick Newell sax, Ted Beament keyboards, Murray Salmon bass and Les Cirkell drums.
Nick Newell’s biography and credits are far too long to properly include here. It has to be sufficient to say that he has appeared with Zoot Money, John Mayall, Mike Cotton, Keef Hartley, The Kinks, Roger Daltrey and so many more. The other band members are no strangers to Marigolds having entertained our aficionados royally on a number of occasions in the past.
Ted is a local lad, living as he does on the outskirts of Harlow. He is one of the finest pianists that Britain has to offer and has played alongside many fine soloists and is a mainstay of the Humphrey Lyttelton Band.
Murray Salmon taught himself double bass and went on to back some of the top acts of the seventies (Matt Monroe, Tom Jones, Buddy Greco et al.) as well as playing on the SS Canberra and performing all over the world.
Cliff Richard, Des O’Connor, Dana, Cilla Black, The Drifters and Princess Anne are just a few of the people talented Les Cirkel on drums has entertained or played with over the years as well as passing on his expertise and knowledge as a teacher for aspiring drummers.
ANNIE’S JAZZ AT YE OLDE SMACK, 7 High Street, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 2EN. Every Tuesday 8-30-11pm. Free admission, contact 07888 751062 or see www.anniesjazz.co.uk for more. Upcoming gigs A great line-up of returning artistes!! Please visit the new facebook page Annies Jazz @yeoldesmack. annie...@googlemail.com
Tuesday 13th May. Keyminds return with a blend of Latin and funky soul jazz. Tony Gooderham on piano, Geoff Harris on bass, Simon Harwood on drums, Ian Thompson on sax and Annie on vocals.
Tuesday 20th May. Derek Nash guests with Ted Beament, Murray Salmon and Jason Campbell on drums. At the forefront of the British Jazz movement, Derek Nash is “one of the most versatile saxophonists in the UK today” (The Guardian). He has been a member of the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 2005, has led Sax Appeal for over thirty years, fronts the funk/fusion band Protect the Beat, and is a member of the Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion. With the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Derek performs approaching 100 gigs per year, including for 65,000 people at the Cardiff Millennium Stadium and for over 100,000 at the Glastonbury Festival, where he was a featured soloist, and appears on the last five CDs. He has performed live and on TV with such greats as Eric Clapton, David Sanborn, Sir Paul McCartney, Solomon Burke, Annie Lennox, Eddie Floyd, Sam Moore, Madeleine Peyroux, Roger Daltrey, Eddi Reader and Tom Jones.
Tuesday 27th May. Natalia and her red-hot Latin rhythm boys. Natalia Farran returns with her selection of stunning Latin musicians.
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. The Club is for everyone with a passion for live jazz, blues and soul. We have had the pleasure to host to some of the best artists in the world at our club, and to provide our patrons with world class music at a fraction of West End prices. 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
14th May - Shane Allessio Quartet £8 members, £9 guests
21st May - Dorian Ford Quartet £8 members, £9 guests
28th May - Jam Night. £5 members, £6 guests
4th June - John Fry’s Big Chief Band £8 members, £9 guests
11th June - Cliff Longhurst’s Big Band £8 members, £9 guests
18th June - Peter Jones £8 members, £9 guests
25th June - Jam Night. £5 members, £6 guests
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 .
May 13th – Cliff Longhurst Small Group. Cliff is best known for his splendid big band ‘The Jazz Knights’ and their authentic rendition of Woody Herman classics. Tonight he brings a small group and can guarantee a top evenings performance. ‘Don’t miss!
May 20th – Lou’s sextet. Lady bandleaders are a rarity but this one has shown what can be done with determination, good players and an interesting play-book. Always well supported at the club.
May 27th – Hertswing Big Band Our resident big band, and none better, swing on the Basie side of the street. Come early for a good seat, or dance if you like!
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 and the music will be from 9 – 11pm.
JAZZ AT THE BOATHOUSE. Jazz Sessions Hosted by Broxbourne Rowing Club at the newly rebuilt Clubhouse, Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, EN10 6QU. www.broxbournerowing.org
Doors Open 8.00pm . Music from 8.30pm. For further information please contact Neil Fryer 01992 442263 m 07504 733892 www.broxbournerowing.org. Doors Open 8.00pm Music from 8.30pm Admission £10.00 Under 21 £5.00
Thurs 10th July Standard Miles – Tunes Played by Miles Davis
SIMON SPILLETT / HENRY LOWTHER QUINTET – Simon Spillett (saxophones) Henry Lowther (trumpet / flugel horn) John Critchinson (keyboard) Dave Green (double bass) and Trevor Tomkins (drums)
JAZZNIGHTS @ THE COCK INN, CLARE 3 Callis Street, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8PX. from. 8.00 – 10.30pm £10. All with the Roger Odell, Simon Brown, Steve Cook & Larraine Odell (voc). www.jazz-nights.com. Reserve seating on 01787 237653 or email reply – pay on the door.
Sunday 11th May – Tim Whitehead 8.00 to 10.30pm Adm £10
First gaining recognition as a member of the ground-breaking band Loose Tubes, Tim continued to develop his own music recording for Spotlite Records and Editions EG – “English People” and “Decision” with his own bands. “There are many fine tenor players on the current British scene but Tim Whitehead is undoubtedly one of the best we have” Peter Lund – Crescendo. PETER LEMER (pno), BERNIE HODGKINS (bs) & ROGER ODELL (drs) + LARRAINE ODELL (voc)
Sunday 25th May – Harry Greene
Sunday 8th June – Renato D’Aiello
Sunday 22nd June – Que Pasa
Sunday 6th July – Jacqui Hicks
Sunday 20th July – Tenor Madness
Sunday 3rd Aug – Christine Tobin & Phil Robson
JAZZ NIGHTS AT THE FOX INN 1 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1XX 01284-705562
FREE live Jazz every Sunday in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Entrance is free and there is a large free car park. For drinks in the lounge or book a table for dinner and stay for the evening, sit back, relax and enjoy. Music starts at 7.15 until 9.45, sometimes later. If you would like to get in touch do call Jeff on 07707 317868 – keeping jazz live and free!!!
Sunday the 11th May – Martin Hallmark Trio
Sunday the 18th May – Georgetown Brasilian Project
JAZZ at the HUNTER CLUB – First class jazz in Bury St Edmunds, 6 St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PJ.
Monthly session featuring CHRIS INGHAM piano, IVARS GALENIEKS bass and RUSS MORGAN drums. “Like being driven around in a Rolls-Royce” ART THEMEN
More info/reservations: http://www.headhunterslive.org/ Reservations headhun...@gmail.com or 07799 650009 / 01284 748280 (office hours)
EAST SIDE JAZZ CLUB @ TOMMY FLYNN’S 692 High Road Leytonstone, E11 3AA Just a few minutes walk from Leytonstone tube & bus station. Tel: 020 8989 8129 ttp://eastsidejazzclub.blogspot.com twitter: http://twitter.com/EastSJC e-mail: eastside...@gmail.com facebook: http://on.fb.me/13BCHMS
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Denys Baptiste (tenor sax)
Joe Armon-Jones (piano)
Gary Crosby (bass)
Clive Fenner (drums)
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Dick Pearce (trumpet & flugel).
Jim Watson (piano)
Geoff Gascoyne (bass)
Clive Fenner (drums)
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Nadim Teimoori (tenor sax).
Rob Luft (guitar)
Joe Downard (bass)
Clive Fenner (drums)
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 8.30pm. Admission £6
Gilad Atzmon (alto sax)
Gareth Williams (piano)
Simon Thorpe (bass)
Clive Fenner (drums)
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 from 8.30pm. Admission £5
Clive Fenner Quartet
Clive Fenner (drums)
Martin Hathaway (alto & soprano saxes)
Mark Ridout (guitar)
Geoff Gascoyne (bass)
HORNCHURCH JAZZ CLUB, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1RS. The club is a comfortable venue with a small dance floor, drinks at club prices and car parking. Members £7, non-members £8. Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details. 8:30 – 11pm
On Sunday, 11th May from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. George Tidiman’s All Stars. George, blowing trombone, leads his regular band including Denny Islett trumpet, Tim Huskisson clarinet and ‘Southend’ Bob Albut banjo. You can look forward to another great evening of jazz and George’s banter. The 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.
July
6th – The Downhome Jazz Band. This well know, long-established and popular traditional jazz band led by cornet player Bill Jenkins returns to the club for another enjoyable evening. Listen and dance to a great band.
13th – Dave Hammer’s Little BigHorn. Dave Hammer on vibraphone leads his nine-piece big sounding band, with a repertoire that ranges from warm West Coast to crisp New York jazz with a dash of sophisticated Duke Ellington.
20th – Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces. Bob Dwyer blowing trombone leads this versatile band playing in the style of Bix Beiderbecke, with Max Emmons trumpet, Bernie Holden reeds, Laurie Chescoe drums, and John Bayne bass saxophone.
27th – The Ken Turner Big Band. Hornchurch’s very own true jazz 17-piece orchestra playing the music of Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Glen Miller, Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Featuring the vocals of Mark Stratford.
JAZZ AT THE WOOLPACK, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 0DN Tel: 01245 – 259295. First Sunday in the Month – 8pm – 11pm – Free Admission
1st June – Albert Garza Sax / Graeme Culham Trio*
6th July – Zak & Holly Barrett Sax’s / Dan Banks Trio** (
August Break
7th September – Paul Higgs Trumpet / Graeme Culham Trio*
5th October – Alex Hearn Guitar / Graeme Culham Trio*
2nd November – Andi Hopgood Vocalist / Graeme Culham Trio*
7th December – Graeme Culham Jazz Sextet. Featuring Trumpet: Chris Lamberti, Sax Zak Barrett, Sax Albert Garza, Keyboard: Dan Banks, Bass: Mike McGibney, Drums Graeme Culham
* The Graeme Culham Trio: Dan Banks /Keyboards, Mike McGibney Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
** The Dan Banks Trio: Dan Banks /Keyboards, Mike McGibney Bass, Richard Butcher Drums)
THE RAILWAY HOTEL, Clifftown Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1AJ. All 20:25-23:00 – free.
HERTS JAZZ – now at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6BX. Established in 1969, Herts Jazz has become renowned as THE venue for jazz fans young and old. Booking is now through Campus West on 01707 357 117. Gigs featuring the very best jazz talent in the country happen every Sunday at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, Welwyn Garden City. The gigs have a very relaxed atmosphere where music is top of the agenda for aficionados and newcomers alike. Campus West has plenty of free parking, disabled access and a bar serving beers, wines, soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks. Due to refurbishment work at Campus West our gigs will be in a more intimate space this season with a smaller capacity so early booking is strongly recommended. The club is particularly keen to bring jazz to a wider audience and is making tickets available for just £5 to students and under-21s. For more information about HertsJazz see www.hertsjazz.co.uk Contacts: Clark Tracey – 01442 218338 Stephen Hyde – 07818 452692. Show times etc are – www.hertsjazz.co.uk. 7:30pm til 10.00pm (doors 7.00pm). You can download their latest brochure at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/downloads/hertsjazz.pdf
Don Weller Quartet plays Herts Jazz Club from 7.30 pm-10.00 pm on Sunday 11 May 2014, Terrace Suite, Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City
Don is one of Britain’s leading saxophone players and makes a welcome return to Herts Jazz. With around four decades in the jazz business, he possesses a unique sound and facility and has been prominently featured with artists like Stan Tracey and Gil Evans. He has worked on film scores such as “Absolute Beginners” and “Stormy Monday”, in which he was involved both as a player and composer. He has also been a composer for his own groups for many years for his quartet and big band. Don epitomises a special generation of UK jazz soloists; inspired as are many by the great tenor players from Coleman Hawkins to Coltrane, with Dexter Gordon and the indefatigable Sonny Rollins all being major influences. Don Weller – Tenor, Dave Newton – Piano, Andrew Cleyndert – Bass, Dave Barry – Drums
Clark Tracey Quintet plays Herts Jazz Club from 7.30 pm-10.00 pm on Sunday 18 May 2014 at Terrace Suite, Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City
Clark Tracey is a drummer of exceptional ability. His career has spanned three decades and he has worked with virtually all of the most notable musicians in this country as well as countless visitors from abroad. Clark Tracey has led bands from trios, through quartets to octets as well as composed for small groups to big bands, receiving several commisions. He is always seen leading the freshest talent on the scene, from Iain Ballamy and Django Bates in the early eighties to featuring young luminaries of today.
His latest band features another formidable set of exceptionally talented young musicians. They are on tour promoting their debut CD. The quintet continues the legacy of the classic hard bop format with some more modern material and arrangements added. The future is in safe hands!
Clark Tracey – Drums, Henry Armburg Jennings – Trumpet, Chris Maddock – Saxes, Harry Bolt – Piano, Dan Casimir – Bass Tickets: Advance: £3 students/£8 members/£10 concessions/£11 full. Walk-ups: £5 students/£9 members/£11 concessions/£13 full. www.hertsjazz.co.uk/currentseason.html
Tickets now on sale for the Herts Jazz Festival 2014. 12-14 September at the Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City via the Festival website – www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk and at the Hawthorne Theatre box office (01707 357117). £95 (£85 Herts Jazz members, £30 students). Early-bird discounts of £10 are available for tickets purchased before 1 July 2014.
The three headliners will be the Big Chris Barber Band, the John Taylor Quartet and Georgie Fame with the Alan Skidmore Quartet. There are plenty of other big names from British jazz on the programme including Ben Castle, Art Themen, Jean Toussaint, Orphy Robinson & Anthony Kerr, Clark Tracey, James Pearson, JJ Wheeler and more.
This will be the fourth Herts Jazz Festival and will have a similar format to last year’s, with free of charge sessions in the foyer during the session intervals and after hours. And for the first time there will be ALLOCATED SEATING at no extra cost.
From 2013: “Herts Jazz Festival is everything a weekend jazz festival should be. The venue is excellent and it’s customer-friendly, with decent food and plenty of relaxed chatting space.” Peter Vacher, London Jazz News.
Herts Jazz Festival 2014. Chris Barber, Georgie Fame and John Taylor to headline. 12-14 September at the Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City. The three headliners will be the Big Chris Barber Band, the John Taylor Quartet and Georgie Fame with the Alan Skidmore Quartet. There are plenty of other big names from British jazz on the programme including Ben Castle, Art Themen, Jean Toussaint, Orphy Robinson & Anthony Kerr, Clark Tracey, James Pearson, JJ Wheeler and more.
This will be the fourth Herts Jazz Festival and will have a similar format to last year’s which was so popular, with free of charge sessions in the foyer during the session intervals and after hours. Festival Director, Clark Tracey said, “We are proud to have established the Herts Jazz Festival as part of the British jazz calendar. I think we’ve got something for every jazz-lover over the weekend, from the legend that is Chris Barber (who was born in Welwyn Garden City) to up and coming new star JJ Wheeler.”
Festival weekend tickets go on sale from 1 May 2014. £95 (£85 Herts Jazz members, £30 students). Early-bird discounts of £10 are available for tickets purchased before 1 July 2014. Tickets will be on sale via the Festival website – www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk and at the Hawthorne Theatre box office (01707 357117).
BERKHAMSTED JAZZ . We present live jazz regularly for a listening audience in a relaxed club atmosphere, with a reasonably priced licensed bar. We welcome all ages with concessionary prices for members, children and students. All concerts are £10 for members and Dacorum Card holders, £13 for visitors and guests. We are established as one of the premier jazz venues in the South East. We frequently have full houses so it is worthwhile to book early. We wish to encourage listeners to all the different elements that jazz comprises. We are neither a ‘Traditional Jazz’ nor a ‘Modern Jazz’ club; we include as many facets of jazz as possible. Concerts are at the Civic Centre, High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HD unless otherwise stated. There are parking spaces on the High Street and in the car park behind the shops opposite. We have disabled access. Please check the web site for the latest line-up information.
Booking arrangements:
In Person – Perfect Pitch, Chesham [Members must show their Membership Card] At Concerts - Tickets for all concerts will be available from Simon and Joanna Blofeld.
By Post – Pls quote membership numbers. Cheque, payable to “Berkhamsted Jazz”, and stamped sae to Berkhamsted Jazz, 6 Longfield Gardens, Tring, HP23 4DN.
By email – quote membership numbers. Tickets ordered from bjazzt...@gmail.com By phone – Pls quote membership numbers. Tickets may be ordered (Mon to Fri 9 am to 6 pm preferred) from 01442-824173. Tickets ordered by email or phone will be left on the door for collection and payment until 15 mins before concert starts.
Sat 31 May . 8.00pm – “Jay & Kai Tribute” Mark Nightingale (tb), Alastair White (tb), John Horler (p), Alec Dankworth (b), Clark Tracey (d).
Sat 28 June . 8.00pm – Zoe Francis Quartet. Zoe Francis (voc), David Newton (p), Colin Oxley (g), Andy Cleyndert (b)
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL 01303 277175 2013. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 30pm To book seats please email or call 01303 277175 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LIVE MUSIC DERICK WOODLAND BERYL WOOD 01303 260330, 01303 277175
May 15th 8 30pm £10 THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ
MICK FOSTER & KAREN SHARP www.karensharp.net / www.mickfoster.org.uk
THE FAMOUS BATTLE OF THE BARITONES PLUS THIS AMAZING RHYTHM SECTION
(This outfit could drive a 40ton truck )
TED BEAMENT Piano The ex Humph man returns for another fab session
PAUL MORGAN Double Bass – Quality always comes to the top. This is it !!
PETE CATER Drums – Buddy Rich ??? We are so lucky to have him back.
May 22nd 8 30pm £10 - THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ
“THE LEGEND RETURNS TO THE UK & TO THE FJC”
THE SPIKE HEATLEY TRIO www.wikipedia.org/wiki/spike_heatley
WITH ART THEMEN www.wikipedia.org/wiki/art_themen
The legendry Double Bassist SPIKE HEATLEY makes his annual visit to our shores from his home in France, to play the top UK jazz clubs . As on his last very successful visit to The FJC he brings with him his regular Drummer from his Barney Kessel Trio days MALCOLM MORTIMER & the very accomplished Guitarist ANDREW WILLIAMS .
All of this plus the man that made a name for himself as a top Orthopaedic surgeon & is now one of Europes finest Saxophonists . THE AMAZING ART THEMEN
May 29th 8 30pm £10
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ – THE MATT WATES SEXTET www.mattwates.com
Yes folks this year by audience request at great expense its the Sextet
(This is quite simply the best British band in years) – - Steve Voce -Gramophone Jazz
(A seriously good band containing six of Britain’s finest jazz musicians) Dave Gelly- Observer
(The future of jazz is safe with guys like this around) Barry Witherden, BBC Music Mag
MATT WATES Alto Sax – Leader – Composer – Arranger ( & Good Egg )
STEVE MAIN Tenor sax -Top man – also with BBC Big Band
MARTIN SHAW Trumpet – Sensational musician- second visit to the FJC this year.
LEON GREENING Piano – Possibly the finest young modern pianist in the UK
DAVE CHAMBERLAIN Double Bass – - Quality – & maintaining the pulse.
MATT HOME Drums – Formidable drummer – the driving force
SPICE OF LIFE, 6 Moor Street, London W1. Pre-bookings: in...@spicejazz.co.uk ; tel/text: 07870 915682 ; www.wegottickets.com www.spicejazz.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/spicejazz The basement Backstage Bar is open from 6pm serving a selection of food and drinks – live music starts at 8pm.
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FRANK GRIFFITH GIGLIST- Frank Griffith, Director of Performance, School of Arts, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH 01895 266572. 07976 313224 www.frankgriffith.co.uk
15 May, 8.30PM. FG with Henry Lowther at Great Northern Railway Tavern, 67 High Street, Hornsey, N8 7QB. £7.
23 May, 1-2PM. Frank Griffith Trio at Roberts Room, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH. Free
25 May, 11.30AM-1PM. FG with Charlie Wood and Nic France with “Memphis Soul Swamp” at The Stables, Wavendon, MK17 8LU. £10. www.stables.org
19 June, 8.30PM. Frank Griffith Quartet with Tina May, Robin Aspland, Mick Hutton and Bobby Worth. Bulls Head in Barnes, 373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, SW13 9PY. 0208 876 5241. £10. www.thebullshead.com
5 July, 2.30PM. FG with Tina May and the Divas album launch. Septet including John Pearce, Karen Sharp, Adrian Fry, Fred Gavita, Andrew Cleyendert and Bobby Worth. The Stables Garden Season. Wavendon. MK17 8LU. 01908 280800. £10. www.stables.org
16 July, 7.30PM. FG as special guest with the Swing Unlimited Big Band. Riviera Hotel, Alum Chime, Bournemouth, BH4 8JF. 07771 267445. £10. www.swingunlimitedbigband.co.uk
19 July, 8PM FG with Jazz on a Summer’s Day – a tribute to the epical 1958 film about the Newport Jazz Festival. Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NR. 01308 427183. £14. www.bridport-arts.com
20 July, 11-2PM. Frank Griffith Trio at, the Symondsbury Kitchen, Manor Yard, Mill Lane, Symondsbury, DT6 6HG. 01308 583309. Free. www.symondsburyestateholidays.co.uk
24 July, 9PM. Frank Griffith Nonet at Ealing Jazz Festival. Walpole Park, Ealing Broadway, W5. £3. www.ealingsummerfestivals.co.uk
25 September, 8PM. FG Quintet with Freddie Gavita. Bedford Golf Club. Camoustie Drive, Great Denham, Beds, MK40 4FF. 01234 320022. £10. www.thebedfordgc.com
FLEUR STEVENSON FORTHCOMING GIGS www.fleurstevensonjazz.co.uk http://fleurstevensonjazz.co.uk www.facebook.com/FleurStevensonJazz
Fleur is one of the new breed of jazz singers who, having initially trained classically in voice and trumpet, later found her true passion for jazz. Fleur began singing at small clubs and bars only to find she adored the sense of freedom that jazz singing can bring and quickly gained an impressive local following. Fleur is privileged to be a student of The First Lady of British Jazz, Claire Martin, and the collaboration has produced a very fine performer with musical intellect and skill as an improviser. Her influences spanning jazz, soul and blues genres, include Carman McRae, Shirley Horn, Ella Fitzgerald and Chris Connor.
…”Fleur Stevenson is a wonderful singer with a great musical ear and natural jazz feel. I’m really looking forward to seeing and hearing her promising career unfold.” Claire Martin OBE, Jazz vocalist and BBC radio 3 presenter
”Fleur Stevenson – a beguiling jazz vocalist with a beauty of nature, tone and delivery coupled with an innate musicianship and artistry, definitely one to watch.” Verona Chard. X Factor – judges expert coach, singing coach and jazz vocalist
20 May 2014 – Fleur Stevenson hosts Jazz Singers Night, at the Global Cafe, 35-39 London St, Reading, West Berkshire RG1 4PS. With Chris Neill on piano, Nick Hill bass, Ben Robins drums. Admission: free. 9-11pm. A regular third Tuesday of the month Singers’ Night, hosted by Fleur Stevenson. Performance begins at 9pm, and then singers are invited onto stage to jam with the band from 9.30pm. If you would like to sing, please bring copies of music where possible, and speak to Fleur on the night. All welcome.
8 June 2014 – Fleur Stevenson at Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 9EG. Admission: £8. With award winning jazz pianist Chris Neill, Steve Kershaw on double bass, and Ben Robins drums. Tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/location/4349. doors 12:30, music from 1pm
17 June 2014 – Fleur Stevenson hosts Jazz Singers Night, at the Global Cafe, 35-39 London St, Reading, West Berkshire RG1 4PS. With Maff Potts on piano, Nick Hill bass, Ben Robins drums. A regular third Tuesday of the month Singers’ Night, hosted by Fleur Stevenson. Performance begins at 9pm, and then singers are invited onto stage to jam with the band from 9.30pm. If you would like to sing, please bring copies of music where possible, and speak to Fleur on the night. All welcome. Admission: free. 9-11pm
15 July 2014 – Fleur Stevenson hosts Jazz Singers Night, at the Global Cafe, Reading. With Chris Neill on piano, Nick Hill bass, Ben Robins drums. A regular third Tuesday of the month Singers’ Night, hosted by Fleur Stevenson. Performance begins at 9pm, and then singers are invited onto stage to jam with the band from 9.30pm. If you would like to sing, please bring copies of music where possible, and speak to Fleur on the night. All welcome. Global Cafe, 35-39 London St, Reading, West Berkshire RG1 4PS. Admission: free 9-11pm
16 September 2014 – Fleur Stevenson hosts Jazz Singers Night, at the Global Cafe, 35-39 London St, Reading, West Berkshire RG1 4PS. With Maff Potts on piano, Nick Hill bass, Ben Robins drums. A regular third Tuesday of the month Singers’ Night, hosted by Fleur Stevenson. Performance begins at 9pm, and then singers are invited onto stage to jam with the band from 9.30pm. If you would like to sing, please bring copies of music where possible, and speak to Fleur on the night. All welcome. Admission: free. 9-11pm
CAROL BRAITHWAITE’S FORTHCOMING GIGS. For more information and to check dates and detail, visit the website: www. carolbraithwaite.com
Billericay Constitutional Club, 1A Hgh Street, CM12 9BE. (tel: 01277 651844) MONTHLY JAZZ AFTERNOON – 2nd Friday every month with Carol Braithwaite, vocals/ chat – Tim Huskisson, piano/clarinet – Hugh Rainey, trumpet/banjo – George Tidiman, trombone/ terrible jokes – Roger Curphey, bass/cap – Ric Rossi, drums/hair. Starts 12.30 – 2.30pm. Entry £5 Lunchtime menu available. Dates for 2014: June 13th, July 11th, August 8th, September 12th, October 10th, November 14th, December 12th.
Park View Chalkwell Park, Westcliff on Sea SS0 8NB. (tel : 01702 483900) MONTHLY JAZZ NIGHT – 3rd Thursday every month. An evening of swinging, relaxing music with Carol Braithwaite, vocals – Tim Huskisson, piano – Mike Sagrott, guitar- Ted Simkins – bass. Starts 8:00-10.30pm. Entry £5 Dates for 2014: May 15th – June 19th – July 17th – August 21st – 18th September – October 16th – 20th November. (no club december)
MONDAY 26th MAY – Bank Holiday Monday. Priory Park, Southend Bandstand. 3-5pm. With the Jazz Crew. Bring your picnics and the sunshine. Free event. Carol – vocals, Tim Huskisson – piano, Alan Clark – drums, Ted Simkins – bass.
PS: Kenny Baxter – tenor saxophone will be guesting at the Monthly Jazz Night at Park View on 15th May (not to be missed)
RON SPACK’S JAZZTET at THE OAKWOOD. 564 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, SS9 5HX. Tel: 01702 512819. Every Monday, 8.30- 11pm. Sitters in welcome. Meals served prior and throughout the evening. Ron Spack on Bass, with the following,
12th May, Kenny Baxter – Saxophone. Mike Sagrott – Guitar. Mike Barry – Drums.
19th May, Graham Hunter – Trumpet. Tony Gooderham – Piano. Plus guest drummer.
26th May, John Sharpe – Saxophone. Alex Field – Guitar. Mike Barry – Drums.
RON SPACK’S DINNER JAZZ at WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Southend on Sea.SSO 7QW. 01702 345247. Every Sunday At 1pm. Ron Spack on Bass, plus guest.
11th May.
18th May.
25th May.
THE SPARROWS OF PARIS Headed by Parisian chanteuse Carolyn Saint-Pé, the quartet include accordion, guitar and double bass for a lively dance set bringing you back to the Guinguette of old Paris or clarinet, guitar and double bass for a sophisticated set of Vintage Lounge French Melodies and Jazz, specialising in vintage French music of the 1920s to the 1950s including the most famous French chansons, valses musettes, javas and tangos and your favourite jazz standards including of course, the best and also the earliest songs of Edith Piaf, as well as well known vintage songs originally sung by Fréhel, Mistinguett, Lucienne Delyle, Lucienne Boyer, Gabin, Georgius, Albert Prejean and Charles Trénet. The Sparrows of Paris can entertain you with the popular dance music of old Paris or serenade you with sophisticated French lounge music, you choose the mood! www.thesparrowsofparis.com
Chanteuse Carolyn Saint-Pé sings vintage French chansons accompanied by the accordionist of The Sparrows of Paris every Thursday in May and June at Brasserie Blanc Tower Hill 14 Trinity Square London EC3N 4AA from 7pm to 10pm. Free Entry – patrons are welcome to come for a meal in the restaurant or a drink at the bar.
Vintage French Musette Dance Party – Bal Musette – La Guinguette aux Moineaux on Sunday 15 June 3pm to 7:30pm at Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec, 140 Newington Butts London SE11 4RN. £8 via Eventbrite £10 at the door
Patrons can dance French java and valse musette as well as tango and rumba accompanied by live musicians – please see description of the event below. This is a monthly event starting on 15 June. Further dates are 13 July, 10 August and 14 September. Doors open 3pm music until 7:30pm followed by World Cup Match France v Honduras on large screen at 8pm
Put on your best vintage outfit and come dance the French java and valse musette as well as the tango and rumba to the sound of the accordion with live musicians the way the French do on a sunny summer Sunday afternoon at La Guinguette aux Moineaux! All are welcome! Whether you are an advanced tango and rumba dancer or a complete novice, you can dance the French java, it’s so easy to dance and great fun! Traditional Guinguettes are establishments where the French come to dance, drink and eat typical French food such as moules et frites and chase their troubles away!
In the great atmosphere of Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec, a stone’s throw from Elephant and Castle or Kennington tube station, La Guinguette aux Moineaux is an authentic vintage Bal Musette with bunting and live music. Accordion, guitar and double bass accompany chanteuse Carolyn Saint-Pé from The Sparrows of Paris and will transport you in time and place to France in the 1930s to 50s.
Be sure to dress up to participate in our Fabulous Elegance Contest where 3 prizes sponsored by a surprise vintage shop will be offered. Categories are:
• The Most Fabulously Elegant Vintage Outfit!
• The Most Fabulously Elegant Outfit all categories!
• The Most Fabulously Crazy Outfit!
Buy a lottery ticket and win up to 3 prizes from The Burgundy Portfolio, with wonderful wines from the French region of Burgundy to take away home! Let’s not forget surprise entertainers which will delight you throughout the event! After the party you can stay to watch the World Cup match France v Honduras at 8pm on the large screen provided for you in the loft space of Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec.
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The Sparrows of Paris – Vintage French Music and Jazz www.thesparrowsofparis.com Tel: +44 (0)7910 301456 Twitter: @sparrowsofparis https://www.facebook.com/thesparrowsofparis
Les Moineaux de Paris – Musique Française Rétro et Jazz www.lesmoineauxdeparis.com Tel: +44 (0)7910 301456 Twitter: @moineauxdeparis https://www.facebook.com/thesparrowsofparis
The London Sparrows – English Vintage Music and Jazz www.thelondonsparrows.com Twitter: @londonsparrows Tel: +44 (0)7910301456 https://www.facebook.com/TheLondonSparrows
THE LEN PHILLIPS BIG BAND – www.lenphillipsbigband.co.uk Britain’s most popular big band with and all-star line-up (including Harold Fisher, Roy WIllox, Stuart Brooks, Tony Fisher, David Black and Don Hunt) presents the music of Basie, Goodman, Heath and Kenton plus great songs from Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Williams and Peggy Lee.
The JUST JAZZ AND BLUES band featuring – singer Bertie Anderson with Peter & Tom Cundall, Barry Rosen, Harry Mackie & Alan Webb will be appearing (Admission free) at “The Victory” 28 North Hill, Highgate, London N6 4QA from 8:30pm on the following Wednesday evenings -
May 28th
June 25th
July 23rd
STELLA’S JAZZ CLUB www.stellajazz.co.uk www.stellajazz.com Music @ The Swan Hotel, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9AS 8.30-11pm £7.50 on door. Based in a the small town of Harleston not far from the beautiful Suffolk Heritage coast . So if you fancy a day on the broads or beach and then are looking for something to wind your day down, head to the jazz club for a chilled evening’s entertainment from some of the UK’s best musicians. It is only £5 for members and membership is £2.50 ! Accommodation is available at the Venue.
JAZZ AT BARNEY’S CAFE/BAR 46-56 Portland Rd, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QN (Tel: 01903 527075). Website: http://www.barneysworthing.co.uk
Every Saturday from 8.30pm until 11pm, join local tenor saxophonist Mike Pappenheim with various guest artists for two sets of mainstream, standards-led jazz with some easy-listening and pop tunes thrown in. There’s always a lively atmosphere and Barney’s is well known locally for putting on live music several nights a week. Free Entry!
Jazz in Worthing with local saxophonist Mike Pappenheim and London-based pianist and teacher Charles Brereton at Barney’s Cafe-Bar. Tel 01903 527075. Charles has worked with musicians such as Tim Garland, Anita Wardell, John Etheridge, Steve Waterman, Gareth Lockrane, Jean Touissant and Martin Hathaway, and was for many years a piano tutor on the late Michael Garrick’s jazz courses as well as being a jazz examiner for ABRSM for 14 years. Barney’s is just a few minutes drive from Worthing train station, right in the centre of town. Free entry, great atmosphere and a wide repertoire of jazz standards, MOR, jazz-funk and some more modern numbers too. There’s something for everyone, so come on down for some South Coast jazz.
National Jazz Archive announces a series of fundraising concerts by leading jazz and blues groups. The National Jazz Archive is holding a series of seven concerts over four weekends running from May to October to raise funds to support its work, and in particular the Heritage Lottery Fund project ‘The Story of British Jazz’. An eclectic range of leading British jazz and blues musicians, singers and groups, many of them Patrons of the Archive, will be performing close to the Archive’s home at Loughton in Essex. Digby Fairweather, Founder and Lifelong Patron of the Archive, said: “We are deeply grateful to so many friends of the Archive for giving their services for these concerts absolutely free – it is wonderful that they are helping to ensure the continuing work of the Archive like this.”
The line-up for each event is:
Friday 30 May – The Gresty-White Ragtimers, with a not-to-be missed evening of classic jazz, following the Ragtimers’ starring appearances at festivals in Europe and the US.
Saturday 31 May - Kenny Ball Junior and the Jazzmen, led by Kenny Ball Junior. Kenny Ball Junior, Kenny’s son, now leads the band, and sings the hits of these British jazz legends.
Friday 18 July – Paul Jones and Friends. Paul returns to the Archive, after his sell-out celebrity interview in 2011, with an A-team of British blues stars to sing blues, standards – and some of his hits as well.
Friday 5 September - An evening with Liane Carroll. An unforgettable evening with jazz diva and pianist, Liane Carroll, with her superb musicians, and featuring the Great British and American songbooks she loves.
Saturday 6 September - John Altman’s All-Star Jazz Party. Saxophonist John Altman’s musical career in the US and Britain spans everything from major film scores to TV commercials. His party promises an eclectic mix of guests from every corner of his musical activities.
Friday 24 October - The Great British Jazz Band. Digby Fairweather and trombonist Pete Strange’s best-selling Great British Jazz Band reunite after more than 10 years, with original members including Bruce Adams, Dave Shepherd, Roy Williams, Brian Dee and Len Skeat.
Saturday 25 October - Jazz Goes to the Movies. This celebration of movie music and jazz from the 1930s to the Noughties spotlights Award-winner and premier swing singer Val Wiseman and Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen, regular winners of the British Jazz Award for top small group.
For full details and to book tickets visit www.nationaljazzarchive.org.uk, call 020 8502 4701 or email events@ nationaljazzarchive.org.uk
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On Saturday 24th May 2014 the Lions Club of Billericay, Emmanuel Church, Laindon Road, Billericay, Essex. CM12 9LD present the Ken Turner Big Band in Remembering Legends Charity Concert In aid of J’s Hospice, featuring Mark Stratford and Catherine Lima on vocals. From 8pm – 10.30pm. Doors open at 7pm. Admission by reserved seat bookings, £12 p.p. on 0845 833 9849.
Maurizio Minardi Trio and Guest will be performing at Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho, 10 Dean Street W1D 3RW on Wednesday 28th May 2014. Doors open 7pm, Music from 8.30pm. www.mauriziominardi.com. Tickets £15 from http://www.pizzaexpresslive.com
Composer, pianist and accordionist Maurizio Minardi returns to Dean Street with a programme comprising both old favourites and freshly composed tunes. Reminiscent of Nino Rota, Yann Tiersen, Rene Aubry, Michael Nyman, Ennio Morricone and Sakamoto, Maurizio’s intimate and expressive sound is defined by a daring and unique combination of genres from baroque to minimalist jazz fired up with splashes of tango and rumba.
The Janet Seidel Trio (Sydney) have announced their Dates for UK tour 2014.
August 6th – Felpham Village Hall
August 9th – Bredfield Village Hall (Suffolk)
August 13th – Belvedere Music club (Essex)
August 17th – Ronnie Scotts London
August 18th – Chorleywood Christ Church
August 30th – Livingston arts Scotland
Sept 6th – Linlithgow Jazz Club
Sept 7th – Fife Jazz Club Scotland
Sept 9th – Folkstone Jazz Club
Sept 12th – Dunsden Village Hall (near Reading)
Sept 13th – Petham Village Hall
Sept 14th – Norwich arts Theatre
Sept 16th – Wilmslow (near Cheshire)
Sept 17th – Grimbsy Jazz Club
Sept 19th – Moffat Jazz Club Scotland
Sept 21st – Lyth arts Caithness Scotland
Sept 23rd – Norwich Jazz Club
Sept 27th – Orford Church Suffolk
Oct 8th – Smalls Jazz Club Brighton
Oct 10th – Down Patrick Northern Ireland
Oct 11th – Courtyeard Theatre Newtonabbey NI
Oct 21st – Vasteras Jazz Club Sweden
Availability for bookings UK / Europe 2014 – 2015. “Australia’s first Lady of Jazz Singing” Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD
http://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/janet-seidel/id133633984
http://www.janetseidel.com/sample-music
https://www.facebook.com/janetseidel
Janet Seidel is planning to be resident in UK for periods in 2014 and looking to secure further bookings for Festivals, Clubs and concerts. She has toured in the UK several times before over the last 10 years – gigs have included Glasgow Recital hall, The Kings Place, Ronnie Scott’s, Salisbury Arts Festival, Nottingham Music in Quiet Places, just to name a few.
The Janet Seidel Trio has a new CD, Far Away Places, just released in Australia and Japan in October 2013. It reached No 1 on jazz vocal charts Amazon Japan, just ahead of Stacey Kent.
At home in Australia, Janet regularly plays major concert halls, theatres plus jazz venues and Festivals, usually in Trio format but occasionally percussionist, featured pianist or horn players are added for more jazz oriented work. For future UK performances, Janet also welcomes any possibility to include one or two British guest artists by special arrangement for Festival shows and such.
Trio colleagues, Chuck Morgan and David Seidel are also very experienced players aside from their work with Janet, having performed, toured and recorded with a very wide selection of top Australian and international artists. They are capable and happy to perform in other combinations, jams sessions and the like at Music festivals where appropriate. Janet is also open to do guest spots with compatible groups as well.
The Trio have also had success running vocal workshops and ukulele workshops.
Further contact is invited from interested parties ranging from jazz venues to Festivals and concert halls.
‘Janet is No 1 on our list of artists to be requested at our Club – an enthralling night for our members and guests – certainly one of the highlights of the year!’ Phil & Carole Church, Belvedere Jazz & Music Club, Essex, England
“…this singer is as good as it gets – this is what world-class means.” William Wilson, MBE, Proprietor, Lyth Arts, Scotland
“In Janet Seidel the current world of music is blessed with a 21st century vocal and jazz star. Scintillating”. Brian Dempster: Ulster Jazz Events Ireland
“Janet and trio were very well received and undoubtedly one of the highlights of the festival. A stunning performance! “ Nottinghamshire’s Music in Quiet Places
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Monday
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 Bardeswell – Last Tuesday of every month at the Bardeswell Social Club, Bardswell Close, Brentwood CM14 4TJ: doors open 7 pm.: music from 8 – 10.30 pm. Admission £7.00. Refreshments at Club Prices. Resident trio – drums, piano, bass plus guests. Great crowd and drinks at club prices. For further information contact : Dave Grant 01708 763723.
Annie’s Jazz at Ye Olde Smack, 7 High Street, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 2EN. Every Tuesday 8-30-11pm. Free admission. www.anniesjazz.co.uk for more. 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. Further information, location map and future gig list at www.bottleneckblues.com. Good food, reasonably priced, available to eat at your table. Map, information etc. at www.bottleneckblues.com.
On Tuesday 27th May have a great artist in the form of John Idan, ex Yardbirds vocalist and consummate professional – a real musicians’ musician in fact!. John is a fabulous singer and innovative guitarist with a style all of his own. Tickets £10, booking to website. Doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. Good food, reasonably priced, available to eat at your table if required. Further information, location map etc. available at www.bottleneckblues.com
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. There will be a session as usual on January 1st.
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
Humphrey Lyttelton Band will be at the Bull’s Head, Barnes, SW13 9PY, tickets £12. This is a regular monthly booking, 2nd Tuesday of every month. For more information 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 (musicians, meditation teachers including “virtual performance sessions” from around the world via the internet projected onto a large screen). £5.00 (or £7.50 including food at the earlier time 6.30pm and socialising). There will also be projections, candles and subdued lighting for a relaxing ambience. For more info and to book call Johnty on 0771 359 4543. B & B also available.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, Saxophonist Johnty Wilks presents Music and Meditation Workshops for musicians and non musicians. Learn to meditate, listen to music and hear musicians improvising. Samatha House, on a farm, Near High Rodding, Dunmow, Essex. Please book in advance. Also get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a musician (improvisers only, jazz influenced or meditation type music) or as a guest speaker on meditation and music – Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty...@googlemail.com
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. Top bands and artists – see above for programme. Friendly atmosphere, candle lit tables- all welcome. Drinks at pub prices. 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.
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month Saxophonist Johnty Wilks 8.30 – 11.30pm “Johntys Chill out Sessions” – Ibiza Chillout music, romantic jazz and lounge music with saxophonist Johnty Wilks plus regular special guests from the jazz and chillout world. At the beautiful Lounge and Terrace area of the Traffic Bar Cafe. 39 High Street,. Dunmow, CM6 1AE. Tel: 01371 876745. A perfect way to spend a mid week evening. Please get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a guest – relaxing music only. Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty...@googlemail.com
Jazz at the Railway Hotel, Southend. 32 Clifftown Road Town Centre, Southend-on-Sea 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. Note the time is 8:00 – 10:30pm. – The Dixie Trio + 1.
The Cyril Bass Jazz Quartet plus Guests play very nice easy listening jazz every last Thursday of the month from 8:30pm – 11:00pm at The King William IV, 816 High Road, Leyton E10 6AE, opposite the entrance to Tesco. Free entry, with Brodie’s brewery real ales and beers. Pub tel: 020 8556 2460 mob: 07976 122853 Email: jamesan...@brodiesbeers.com.
Botley Hill Farmhouse, Limpsfield Rd, Warlingham, CR6 9QH. (01959 577 154) a 15th century farmhouse set on the Titsey estate, and now a free house and restaurant – standing on the Prime Meridian and International Date Line – www.botleyhill-farmhouse.co.uk, have announced their line up for their Free every Thursday evenings, at 8:30pm – Jazz in the Bar
Googlies Jazz Supper Club at Botany Bay Cricket Club, East Lodge Lane, Enfield, EN2 8AS present Live Jazz every Thursday evening. Doors open 7.30pm with Live Performance from 8 o’clock. There is a Licensed Bar, food available & free ample car parking. The Colin Peters Quartet support a different guest star each week. New Members and Guests Welcome. Admission – unless otherwise stated is – Guests £9.00 per night, Members £7.00 per night Membership: £15.00 per year
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month Saxophonist Johnty Wilks presents live music, dj and “micro clubbing” – why have a late night? This event is early evening event. Come and dance to Jazz, jazz funk and fusion with dj Johnty, plus live sax with Johnty Wilks and guests. Also half price cocktails and snacks available. The Corner Lounge, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1XB http://www.thecornerlounge.co.uk/ Free 01245 505 880. Please get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a guest (guitarists, keys, bass, trumpet, flute etc) , jamming over jazz funk records and/or jazz funk backing tracks. Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty...@googlemail.com
The Pump House Jazz Club at Watford continues on Thursdays. http://www.pumphouse.info/cgi-bin/pumphouse/site.pl?skin=blues&type=wiki&mode=view&fn=pump_house_jazz_club
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. Find them on 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 excellent sports/social club – The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Ditchingham, Nr Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2RU with regular members & guests from around the region playing a selection of great songs. Free admission, bar & large car park. Also check out for weekly news 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 £8 on the door or £7 in advance – Blues £7 on the door or £6 in advance. See Listings.
Friday Jazz at The Hillside, 1 Church Street, Wheathampstead, Herts., AL4 8AP Starts at 8:30-10:45pm. The cost is £35 pp which includes a (very) delicious 3-course meal, a welcome cocktail, and the music charge.
Saturday
A new monthly AFTERNOON venue featuring Dixie/Swing/Blues & a bit of skiffle from 1:30 – 4:30 pm at The Cherrytree, Brightlingsea CO7 0JF
Sunday
8pm @ Grace Bar & Club, Great Windmill Street, Piccadilly, London – Swinging Sunday Sessions. Grace Bar & Club host an evening of Big Band swing, with The Denmark Street 18 piece Big Band in full swing and singer Glenn Macnamara. With timeless classics from the greatest singers of the 20th Century, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr and Michael Buble to name a few. Every Sunday Night, Piccadilly, London, 8pm £10. 50% Off drinks 4pm – 8pm (website for details)
www.grace-bar.co.uk www.denmarkstreetbigband.co.uk www.glennmacnamara.co.uk
The White Hart Pub in Whitechapel, 1 Mile End Road, Stepney, London E1 4TP (020 7790 2894) features a variety of quality jazz acts are every Sunday. All shows run 7.30pm – 10.15pm. Free Entry (gratuity collection during performance)
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 and Free food.
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. Quality laid back and swinging jazz and delicious home cooked Madeiran food.
Second Sundays Salon at The Attic @ Hackney Picture House (270 Mare St, London E8 1HE) hosted by Mychelle Colleary, on Sundays from 3pm to 6pm. A new monthly afternoon event of jazz/acoustic music, art and other performance. £8 adv / £10 door / £6 AEA/MU/Members book online or call the box office 0871 902 5734 http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Hackney_Picturehouse/film/Second_Sunday_Salon_The_Preview
The Joiners Arms (Camberwell) 35, Denmark Hill, Camberwell, SE5 8RS present SUNDAY LUNCH TONGUE – weekly big band events. FREE ENTRY From 2pm to 5pm. Real ales and PIZZA available! Food from 12-4pm.
There is a regular session at The Woolpack, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich IP4 2SH on the last Sunday of each month and bank holidays with a regular rhythm section and different front line each month. Contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622
The Moorish Lounge, 3, Quay St., Woodbridge present the Paul Hodgson Trio featuring guitarist Jim Mullen and organist Mike Gorman on the lastSunday of every month. 2 to 5pm. Admission FREE.
O Picado news – Jazz & Tapas at O Picado, 403 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 7HU, 1.00pm – 4.00pm. Quality, laid back and swinging jazz and delicious home cooked Madeiran food, with Mick Foster (saxes) & Dominic Ashworth (guitar). Every first Sunday of the month. Tel 01702 300540 for bookings.
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There is a regular monthly gig by the Kol Paterson Band at The Galley in Woodbridge, 21 Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4LX www.galley.uk.com. Contact Des Hart des-...@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622
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. Contact David Price:
David recently completed his purpose built mini concert hall at his residence in Blackmore, Essex.
The Banjo Club meets every Monday at Exchange House 2.00-4.00pm. Play the music – join the banjo band.
David Viscount Price A.L.C.M., Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex CM4 0QY. Tel: 01277 824 616 or 07885 423 393 www.jazzbanduk.com
Retrospectivejazz, are a trad and Dixieland band based in darkest NE Essex. You can find their website at http://.retrospectivejazz.cticloud.co.uk
There is some great jazz coming up at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG. Tel: 01245 606505, email: boxo...@chelmsford.gov.uk. You can see Chelmsford Theatres’ complete Autumn brochure by clicking here. The theatre website is here.
We have been asked to mention a venue in Tunbridge Wells, Kent called Trinity Theatre (www.trinitytheatre.net) which hosts music, dance, theatre, comedy and film events. It is almost entirely run by volunteers and has been going for over 25 years:
The Pheasantry – London’s leading supper club 152-154 King’s Road, London SW3 4UT. Monday-Saturday: Doors 7.00pm Show 8.30pm. Sundays: Doors 6.30pm Show 8.00pm. Bookings: 08456 027 017 | www.pizzaexpresslive.com
John Petters News -
Saturday 10 May – John Petters New Orleans All-stars at Berkhamstead Jazz Club. Full details here: http://www.berkhamstedjazz.co.uk/our-next-concert-1
Dakotair RAF Transport Command Memorial & Weald Aviation present D-Day Dance with John Petters Swing Band, Hangar 6, North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex, CM16 6HR
David Petters is the driving force behind Dakotair. They have recently acquired a vintage Dakota and transported it to North Weald. The aircraft needs rebuilding and it is hoped that it will be airworthy before too long. This hangar dance as a memorial to those who fought during D-Day offers a unique opportunity to experience the driving sounds of swing alongside the Dakota and other vintage aircraft.
We have assembled a really impressive band, having poached several key musicians from the Chris Barber band, in the persons of trombonist/arranger, Bob Hunt, and the superb reed players, Amy Roberts and Richard Exall. Allen Beechey will be on cornet along with the exceptional rhythm section comprising Tim Huskisson, piano, Jim Douglas guitar and Keith Donald, bass.
Jiveswing.com will be providing dancers and dance class.
Tickets £18 in advance or £20 on the night, call 01992 525176 or 0771 811470 or online at ticketsource.co.uk/emasevents.
Louis Armstrong Celebration Jazz Festivals
Friday 30th May – Monday 2nd June @ Mundesley Holiday Village, Mundesley Norfolk . Our third successful year on the picturesque Norfolk coast!
flyer/booking form: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/documents/ mundesley2014.pdf
Friday 12th – Monday 15th September @ South Downs Holiday Village, Bracklesham Bay, Sussex
Full Board from £229 per person. Festivals include 15 different live concerts ranging from Ragtime, New Orleans Jazz, Dixieland, Swing and American Songbook. Over 30 top musicians, as well as jazz lectures, Jazz Forums, Jazz Quiz. Dancing or listening – the choice is yours! Call for Colour flyer & booking form.
flyer / booking form: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/documents/brack14web.pdf
William Shakespeare Jazz’n’Swing Festival @ the Holiday Inn Hotel, Stratford upon Avon. The Bard’s Bash! Friday 22 – Monday 24th November. Half board, 4 star accommodation from £239 per person. Similar format to our other festivals, but in the Bard’s birthplace in a high quality hotel.
booking form: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/documents/stratford14bookingform.pdf
All three festivals are selling well. Mundesley and Bracklesham are getting very busy, so please don’t delay. Give me a call on 01406 365731. We can now take credit / debit cards.
The Sensational London Louis Armstrong Riverboat Shuffle Saturday 6th September on board the Dixie Queen: 2:15pm – 5:30pm
Two Red Hot Bands – John Petters New Orleans All Stars & Trefor ‘Fingers’ Williams Usual Suspects. Tickets £29.50 per person
Take the opportunity to cruise the Thames from Tower Bridge taking in all the sights, on The Dixie Queen – the authentic three tiered new Orleans styled paddle cruiser .
Tickets are limited to 350. We have sold over 100 already!. Book now – call 01406 365731
The Third Louis Armstrong Celebration Jazz Festival @ Mundesley Holiday Village, Mundesley, Norfolk – Friday 30th May – Monday 2nd June 2014. Follow John Petters on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/johnpetters. And on Facebook, where you can join the Traditional Jazz & Swing Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradjazz/
If you haven’t booked already, I’d like to remind you that this festival promises to be one of the great events of the year. I have uploaded a video featuring over 18 minutes of the artistes who will be appearing. This is mostly from video from last year’s festival, but also includes some historic clips of Jackie Free with Wild Bill and Art Hodes and Jim Douglas with Red Allen and the Alex Welsh Band.
The video and full information, booking form, etc. is available on my website: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/mundesley.htm
Other Festival Dates -
The Louis Armstrong Celebration Jazz Festival @ South Downs Holiday Village – Bracklesham Bay Sussex will take place on 12 – 15 September.
The William Shakespeare Jazz’n’ Swing Festival @ Stratford upon Avon – I’m delighted to tell you the dates have now been fixed – Saturday 22 – Monday 24 November 2014. The programme and flyers will be available next month. You may book either of the above now by sending a deposit of £40 per person payable to John Petters, to 218 New House Farm Hospital Drove Long Sutton PE12 9EN.
The Sensation London Louis Armstrong Riverboat Shuffle – Saturday 6th September. Details: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/thamesriver.htm Tickets are selling well. Don’t leave it too long.
All Party Parliamentary Jazz Awards voting forms are now available. The link to the voting form for the nine categories for the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2014 is http://www.jazzservices.org.uk/index.php/parliamentary-jazz-awards/-2014-entry-form
Two years ago you helped Paul Barnes and Mike Pointon win on two categories. It is important that people who represent the traditional / swing end of the jazz spectrum are recognised.
(Paul’s latest show is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002mhdx). We have some fine talented musicians who get very little recognition from the media. Here is a chance to help put that right.
I’m going to ask you to vote for me, if you think I do a good job flying the flag for traditional jazz in the UK.
For the Jazz Venue of the Year (including jazz clubs, venues, festivals and promoters), you may consider one of our festivals at Mundesley, Bracklesham or Stratford as venue of the year or festival of the year. Perhaps, maybe it is St John’s Arts Centre at Old Harlow.
As you know, I’ve put my money where my mouth is (I have more mouth than money) for jazz for over 30 years. You may consider a vote for me for the Services to Jazz Award. Traditional jazz needs extra clout these days and the publicity would give me the opportunity to raise the profile of our music.
The Jazz Media Section really needs to be Paul Barnes at BBC Norfolk. His show is always there at the whim of BBC bosses and is a particular oasis in a sea of sludge that plagues most of the BBC. Cases could also be made for Walter Love’s Jazz Club at BBC Ulster or Alyn Shipton’s Jazz Record Requests. All three presenters are experts in their field.
THE NEW TOWNHOUSE JAZZ CLUB, Cheshunt & Waltham Cross Conservative Club, 33 – 35 Eleanor Cross Road, EN8 7LF. £9.00 & £9.50 (usually) Bands 1st set 8.15pm. Tel: 01992 712192 or 07956 980572. E-mail: sharte...@aol.com or td_h...@aol.co.uk Admission price is now £9 members & £9.50 guests
THE PUMP HOUSE JAZZ CLUB. Pump House Theatre & Arts Centre, Local Board Road off Lower High Street, WATFORD WD17 2JP. Enquiries: hazel...@ntlworld.com / 01923 467269. Band Bookings: ibjaz...@hotmail.com / 01923 210604. Thursdays 8.15-11pm . Admittance £8.00 (Under 21s £4.00)
May 2014
1st – The Chicagoans
8th – David Jones Dixieland Band
15th - Pedigree Jazz Band – Plant Raffle
22nd – New Orleans Heat
29th – John Shillito’s Select Six
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New Independent Vocal Jazz Academy – The first British and International Vocal (Jazz) Academy (BIVJA) workshop course will take place from Spring 2013 with ongoing enrolment thereafter. This is a high quality enterprise implementing the skills and experience of a full rhythm section. A course 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’.
Where: Ealing W5, West London
When: Course A – Fortnightly on Sundays plus performance dates and masterclasses
Course B – Fortnightly on Saturdays and as above
Course C – Monday evenings
Who for: Individuals who are serious about developing their knowledge and skills with a view to creating successful jazz performance – all styles, all ages, singers and instrumentalists.
Why: BIVJA is keen to encourage mature students as well as young people at the start of their careers.
There are very few bespoke courses for those who wish to empower themselves with a greater understanding of the rhythm section, band leading and performance confidence. Is it for me? Call for an informal chat on 020 8992 1571 (leave message and we’ll call you back).
UNIQUE – BIVJA promotes a warm but challenging environment and it’s different because of its very ‘hands on’ approach. 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. Sessions will be followed by a de-brief, student feedback, career support and Q+A – again a unique opportunity
Specialist workshops – Participants will have access to workshops on specific skills such as recording, PA set up and mixing and workshops with visiting professional singers, instrumentalists and mentors. Tutors will vary including Gareth Williams – piano; Peter Ind – bass; Les Cirkel – drums. The support group created by this enterprise will assist students in self-promotion and performance opportunities.
BIVJA Director – Verona Chard – 020 8992 1571 – leave message, and contact details. 07985 440902 www.veronachard.com/bivja v...@veronachard.com
Thursday Night Saxophone Workshop www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
The saxophone workshop aims to develop saxophone technique and performance in a friendly creative environment. The workshop is open to all levels of ability, and every type of saxophone. The workshop is devised for the individual to feel like they are having a private lesson at a fraction of the price. Each class explores saxophone and musicianship skills that will enhance the individual and group performer. This includes looking at 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. The pieces are denotated to concentrate on musicianship skills and then performed giving members a feeling of completion. The method of teaching focuses on four principles of learning which are posture, pulse, phonology, and personality. This is used through simultaneous learning techniques that connect aural, visual, improvisation, and rhythm.
Saxophone Workshop Details – Fortnightly Thursdays (Check website for dates) 7:30pm – 9:30pm. £7 Entry. All Levels Welcome at St.Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LF
Thursday Night Jazz Workshop www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
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 that will be used will range from Hard Bop, Modern to Contemporary Jazz, and will be arranged to a high level.
The teaching of this workshop focuses on the 4 P’s Principle. Posture, Pulse, Phonology, and Personality within music. The method of teaching will follow a style called simultaneous learning. The ingredients of pieces are extracted and worked through by connecting areas of learning as aural, visual, rhythm and improvisation. These are then placed back into context, allowing the individual a deep understanding of the piece and its musical principles.
Jazz Workshop Details – Fortnightly Thursdays (Check website for dates) 7:30pm – 9:30pm. £7 Entry. All Levels/Instruments Welcome. St.Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LF
The Julian Joseph Jazz Academy will run 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 12-19, 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. Sign up at https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=EkjCExyKXg2VAdM7eEHiqw
www.hmdt.org.uk HMDT is now on Facebook. Join us at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hackney-Music-Development-Trust-HMDT/33789453887
If you play the saxophone and want to join an informal Saxophone group then come along on a Tuesday evening at Coopers School in Upminster. The Havering Saxophonics are an adult saxophone choir that focus on playing for fun. It is a reading band but all levels are welcome. from 7pm – 9pm. £5… (£3 for concessions). A cup of tea at half time is free…. for more info call John on 01708 446644 or visit www.thehaveringsaxophonics.co.uk
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The Hertfordshire Music Service and North Herts Youth Jazz run the North Herts Youth Jazz Big Band
The band rehearses on Tuesday evenings, term time, at The North Herts Music School, Highbury House, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RU 01462 434052. Rehearsals run from 1715 to 1845. Up to age 19 or older if in full time education. We would welcome interest from rhythm section, horn section players and singers. Musicians of grade 5 standard and upwards. Either acoustic or electric bass players. Please be prepared to read charts too! Improvisers will be especially welcome but guidance and instruction will be given to all who wish it. We would also like to encourage composers to come along and write for this group. This band will perform at least once in public each term to promote the playing of jazz amoung young people and perform a wide range of jazz repertoire, from Duke Ellington to Mark Lockheart. There is a termly fee for membership, though a remission of fees scheme is operated by the Hertfordshire Music Service, subject to terms and conditions.
And for those with children/grandchildren in school, we bring to your attention the excellent music services and facilities provided by Essex Music Services. They are part of Essex County Council and provide ” Quality instrumental tuition and workshops to school and colleges in Essex, covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles” ” The opportunity for young people to perform in many youth orchestras and choirs ” and ” Concerts throughout the county where the groups showcase their talents.”
One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) for young musicians who have a love for jazz. Members need to attain a minimum of grade 5 in their chosen instrument, and entry is by audition. The EYJO meets monthly for rehearsals. EYJO also go on tour and perform around the county. Their Musical Director is Martin Hathaway, who has directed the EYJO since 1991 and is one of the country’s leading jazz musicians. Martin has won awards for both performance and composition. He has recorded and toured with Radiohead and appeared on their Platinum album Kid A. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz. Tickets for Essex Music Services’ Jazz concerts may be purchased by calling 01206 798788 for tickets or email beverley...@essex.gov.uk
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
The Music Hot House, Jon Eno. Those of you who have been involved with youth jazz in Essex in the last ten years or so will probably have come across Jon Eno, a truly inspirational teacher who developed and ran Young Essex Jazz. Jon is now doing great things with youth music in the Midlands, and I am pleased to be able to let you know that he has been nominated for a Parliamentary award for services to jazz education – well done Jon, very richly deserved! His website is www.themusichothouse.co.uk
Baritone sax player wanted for a big band in Hursley (near Winchester) Hampshire. It is a membership band with weekly rehearsals on Tuesday evenings and occasional gigs. If interested, please contact Sally by email at suki...@gmail.com to find out more.
Wanted – Jazz/Big Band Drummer. The Harmony In Harlem 16-piece orchestra has a unique repertoire of authentic Duke Ellington from the 1930s-1960s. The band rehearses fortnightly on Thursdays in Whittlesford, S Cambs, very close to the M11. They need a drummer who is interested specifically in this sort of music, who would like to commit to the band either permanently or to be a regular dep to share the load with the current drummer. Email: m...@harmonyinharlem.co.uk web: http://www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk/
Trumpet required for the Mo Jazz Orchestra 18 piece big band. We’re a nice friendly bunch, a mix of pros, semi pros, keen amateurs and music students and aim to play the more modern style of charts, Goodwin, Camilo, Tower of Power etc.We rehearse in a lovely studio every Wed eve in Kings Cross, and have regular gigs booked. Please contact Phil for more info on 07971 609 313 or ph...@manley-reeve.freeserve.co.uk
‘The Da Capo Concert Band in Whetstone, Barnet is looking for new players. We particularly need brass players but woodwind players are also welcome. We play a varied wind band repertoire, including specialist wind band music from the likes of Philip Sparke as well as medleys of show-tunes, popular marches; jazz and big band pieces; and themes from film and television. There is no audition but we ask that players are Grade 6 standard or above. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings, 8pm-10pm. For more information see http://www.dacapoconcertband.org.uk/ or email enqu...@dacapoconcertband.org.uk.’
Sax Players wanted. Laurie is looking for alto and tenor players on a permanent basis for his Monday night rehearsal band based in Bentley (just outside Brentwood). Nice band, nice people and a nice cuppa in the break! If you are interested give Laurie a ring on 01702 540061 or his mobile 07778590336
St Albans Big Band (new name for the St Albans Stage Band) is looking for young talented trombonists in the area who would like to join. Maximum age 18. They are looking at doing the Music For Youth Festival this year, both regional and national festivals, collaborating with the North Herts Big Band as well as booking a top jazzer to play with the band this year. If interested, please email ke...@jazzjam.co.uk
Musicians wanted for a big band based in Hatfield, Herts. In particular trombones, trumpets and saxes needed, but if you fancy big band playing please get in touch. Rehearsals every Monday evening. Please call Dick Barnard on 07754 406965 for more information.
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Bass player available – Matt Lowrie. I’m the house bassist for the Buckhurst Hill jazz jam, and specialise in depping for function bands and playing in musical theatre. I play electric and upright bass, and I’m a proficient reader. You can find a summary of my CV at www.mattlowriemusic.com Contact me for any gig or more details at ma...@mattlowriemusic.com
Graham Hunter is an experienced professional trumpeter and singer, who teaches various musical instruments, with the emphasis on FUN ! ! As a brass specialist, he can give tuition to complete beginners right up to advanced level for the whole valved brass family from trumpet to tuba. Pupils will normally learn how to read music, some theory, and how to improvise. Additionally, beginner lessons are available for drum kit, piano, nylon-strung guitar, bass-guitar and singing. Graham Hunter, 01702 540010 or 07724 088 511 www.grahamhunter.net
Nick Baya, a jazz trained music college student, is offering saxophone and theory lessons beginning from 1st June. Lessons will be available to all ages and abilities with very competitive prices, and will include classical training as well as jazz for those interested in taking grades. Contact now for more details or to book a lesson on 07402 399 746 or send an email to nick...@aim.com
This from Loughton guitar legend Mike Eaves, who has worked with artistes as diverse as Lee Ryan, Will Young, Shirley Bassey, Michael Ball, John Williams, Martine McCutcheon, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Please see www.mikeeaves.co.uk for more information and details of special offers, or call Mike on 020 8508 5539 Mike has a new website for my guitar tuition. Please have a look – www.mikeeaves.co.uk – it is much more interactive than the last. He has started a blog on the site, writing a mixture of articles – some about playing the guitar, and some anecdotes from professional work he has done. There is a useful stuff section, which has an online metronome, tuner and chord finder on it as well as links to a couple of apps and hase also included a shop, which has links to products
Benj Blackmore has just moved to the south east. He plays jazz guitar and electric bass to a pretty good standard and is keen to do some gigging around the area. He also teaches (in Ipswich) and has spaces for pupils who want to learn guitar. Beginners to advanced. For examples of his guitar playing from his soundcloud page go to http://soundcloud.com/benjblackmore/lotus-blossom or http://soundcloud.com/benjblackmore/in-a-sentimental-mood. Interested parties can contact him on his mobile 07779 795989.
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Adam Dyer presents a radio show on Phoenix FM, every Monday night 6pm – 8pm, playing jazz from the swing era to the present day. It’s on 98FM in the Brentwood/Billericay area, and 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 also teachs jazz piano/composition in Billericay (I’m have an MA from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama). http://www.reverbnation.com/adamdyerjazz
For information on more complete music genres Jurgen Reid suggests you try his Facebook/Twitter page – Music In Essex on which he posts information about gigs, bands, venues, etc.
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/MusicInEssex – the twitter profile may be found by searching @MusicInEssex.
Musicians can also post their own info on the page profile and Jurgen will share it across the other accounts.
Roger Haywood, the keen Norfolk jazz fan has advised me that he has been invited by the major regional newspaper, the Eastern Daily Press to join their group of reviewers with a special brief to cover jazz, big band, blues and related music. He has asked if clubs and events organisers across the Norfolk coverage area of the paper to add him to their mailing list and advise him of anything suitable that may be coming up. He is happy to consider all genres of jazz, particularly anything that is innovative, original, newsworthy, of national standard or even out of the usual as last year’s Norwich Jazz Massive was. Organisers can contact him on rhay...@issuesmanagers.com. He points out, of course, that there cannot be any guarantee of coverage but anything he would like to review he will put to the EDP’s arts editor and an approval from him will mean Roger’s review is likely to be used.
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
THE JAZZ SHOW NEWSLETTER. Alex Hutton and Kate Winter produce and present this lively, inventive radio programme, showcasing the best of contemporary jazz as well as the classics. The show contains music, interviews, performance in the live room, the ‘Time Tunnel’ and ‘Sebastian Scotney’s Album of the week’ The show is broadcast on several radio stations: FM as well as online and is also a weekly podcast. Visit www.thejazzshowonline.com for more details
Johnty Wilks on 0207 193 1977 runs Musicians Heaven, a unique Bed & Breakfast and retreat for jazz musicians based in a gorgeous 16th Century manor house in mid Essex. Rehearse, compose or practise in your room, jam with other guests, enjoy the peace and quiet; or listen to the enchanting sounds of nature as you wander around the grounds. Only 1 hour from London, 20 minutes from Stansted Airport, based in the heart of Essex. A musicians retreat, where you can meet other like-minded people. See http://www.myspace.com/529278563 for more details.
A great recording studio based in Reading, but very reasonably priced with a producer who has got a great feel for the style as well as being incredibly friendly and helpful. He can do everything from a couple of live demos through to producing a fully mastered CD album. www.m4studios.co.uk – for more details call Craig on 07595 643680 or email enqu...@m4studios.co.uk
Dave Self is a lifelong jazz fan, performer and DJ. He is a presenter of a jazz show for Blast 1386 – Tuesdays midday 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 to his show at http://radiotime.com/station/s_6837/Blast_1386.aspx. Dave has also kindly written a review of the Cork Jazz Festival for Jazz Update, which you can read at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/daveself.shtml
A really good website, kindly pointed out to us by Steve Duke. www.jazzonthetube.com. Basically it is a directory of all the great jazz videos which can be found on YouTube sorted by artist … highly addictive!
Grapevine magazine, the most comprehensive (and free!) events guide in East Anglia, is devoting a monthly double page spread trying to promote jazz to a wider and younger audience. The columnist is well-known jazz journalist, Roger Haywood whose arts reviews for the Eastern Daily Press cover jazz and have brought that specialist music genre into the pages of the paper, probably for the first time on a regular basis. Also, he is now writing the jazz pages for Grapevine events magazine, especially focusing on news and performances across the Eastern Counties. Send any news, opinions or issues that you feel merit a discussion to ro...@rogerhaywood.com. His column is separate to the gig guide where copy can be submitted directly to the journal or even inserted online by the promoter directly into their diary at www.grapevinelive.co.uk/Events. These jazz pages look at issues and trends in jazz: topics that he hopes to cover in the coming issues including jazz education, training and teaching (including private jazz tutors), performance opportunities for amateurs including the many jams in the region, music shops, especially those that cover instruments and repairs, plus a feature he wants to do on local big bands, not just who they are but how they work, what they play, where the payers come from and how they fund their existence. Another planned feature where he would like ideas or comments will be on the marketing of jazz especially the many clubs in our region where some are excellent at their promotion and others less so!
For jazz fans there is a new blog which is well worth reading, written by Josh Jennings. The British Jazz Blog aims to celebrate, and give a platform to, the fantastic British jazz scene. Focusing on the contemporary side of the genre, the articles are written in a personal, informal manner, ideal for getting people from outside of the genre just as excited about the music as hardcore fans of jazz! www.britishjazzblog.com
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Courtesy of our friends at J A Z Z N I G H T S
Clare: Jazznights at The Cock Inn, 3, Callis Street, Suffolk, CO10 8PX features TIM WHITEHEAD on Sunday 11th May. “There are many fine tenor players on the current British scene but Tim Whitehead is undoubtedly one of the best we have” Peter Lund – Crescendo. Doors 7.00pm. Music 8.00 to 10.30pm. Sitting-in welcome. Adm £10. Pay on the door – reservation strongly advised on 01787 237653 or email reply. Check out the new site www.jazz-nights.com – you may need to “refresh”.
Bures: On Thursday 10th July Jazznights at the Bures Festival features ALAN BARNES, ROGER BEAUJOLAIS & LARRAINE ODELL all accompanied by the JAZZNIGHTS TRIO. Tickets available from
http://www.buresmusicfestival.com/shop/single-day-tickets/jazz-by-the-stour/
Stoke By Nayland: Fleece Jazz at the Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ present the FRANK HARRISON TRIO on Friday 9th May and the SPIKE HEATLEY TRIO with ART THEMEN on Friday 16th May. Box Office 01787 211865. See www.fleecejazz.org.uk for details.
Bury St Edmunds: As part of the Bury Festival Headhunters’ Jazz at the Hunter Club, 6, St Andrews Street features the TROUBADOUR SESSIONS with JOANNA EDEN & BAND on Sunday 18th May and on Sunday 25th May singer GEORGIA MANCIO appears with the MARK CROOKS SEXTET. Bookings at http://www.wegottickets.com/headhunters or 01284 758000 or see www.headhunterslive.org.
Bishops Stortford: The Latin jazz group QUE PASA with an All-Star line-up appear at the Rhodes Centre on Wednesday 21st May. Free admission – starts 7.30pm.
Cambridge: The CMJC at Hidden Rooms, The Basement, 7a, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BA present VESPERADOS on Thursday 8th May and the CHARLIE WOOD TRIO on Thursday 22nd May. See www.cambridgejazz.org or call venue on 01223 514 777.
Cambridge: Every Sunday night the ANDY BOWIE QUARTET are at the Tram Depot, Dover Street. See www.tramdepotcambridge.co.uk and https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie.
Ipswich: On Sunday 18th May the jazz club features the KATIE BROWN QUINTET at the California Club, 195, Foxhall Road, IP3 8LB. See www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk for details.
Chelmsford: The jazz quartet INTERPLAY are performing at the King’s Head, 49, Maldon Road, Great Baddow, CM2 7DN on Sunday 11th May from 6.30 to 8.30pm.
Holland On Sea: Live Jazz at The Tavern, 55-57, Frinton Road, Essex, CO15 5UH features vibes star JOHNNY WITHERS with the TED BEAMENT TRIO on Sunday 25th May. Adm £9. Doors 7.30pm – Music 8.00 to 10.30pm. Details from 01255 814080.
Bungay: The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Ditchingham, NR35 2RU presents the SOLE BAY JAZZ BAND every week. Music 8.00-10.30pm. Adm FREE. Tel: 01986 896143 for information.
Felixstowe: Jazz East at The Fludyers present trumpeter BYRON WALLEN on Sunday 11th May and saxophonist BRANDON ALLEN on Sunday 18th May. See http://jazzeast.vpweb.co.uk for details.
Lowestoft: Milestones Jazz Club at Hotel Hatfield, The Esplanade, NR33 0QP features the NICK MALCOLM QUARTET on Sunday 1st June. Adm £7/£6. See www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk.
Norwich: On Tuesday 6th April there’s an Open Mic/Jam Session at the Maddermarket Theatre, St. John’s Alley, NR2 1DR and then saxophonist MATTEO RAGGI appears at the jazz club at The Cottage on Tuesday 13th May. Both gigs with the SIMON BROWN TRIO. See www.norwichjazzclub.co.uk for more information.
Norwich: The Norfolk & Norwich Festival features a mix of jazz, soul, hip-hop & funk at various venues from the 9th–25th May with MADELEINE PEYROUX, HUGH MASEKELA, SNARKY PUPPY, PHRONESIS and a host of other great bands. See www.nnfestival.org.uk for details or call 01603 877750.
Leytonstone: The East Side Jazz Club at Tommy Flynn’s, 692, High Road, E11 3AA present ALAN BARNES on Tuesday 6th May and DENYS BAPTISTE on Tuesday 13th May. Call 020 8989 8129 or see http://eastsidejazzclub.blogspot.com.
Walthamstow: On Wednesday 28th May COMPASSIONATE DICTATORSHIP appear at the Orford House Social Club, 73, Orford Road, E17 9QR. Adm £10/£7. 8.30 to 10.30pm. See www.e17jazz.com/whatson/. Note also the E17 JAM on the first Monday of every month at the Cricket Club, 48a, Greenway Avenue, E17 3QN.
Mill Hill: The jazz club continues on Wednesday 7th May with singer CLAUDIA MORRIS. See http://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, as it is too time-consuming for us to then have to re-type all the information. 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 more than happy to email you the text to save you re-typing it.
2. Can you please send all future items for inclusion in the newsletter to listings<at>jazzupdate.co.uk please.
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!