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Chris N
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‘leven o’clock, Saturday night - make it a date with The Late Paul Barnes for the very best in jazz, swing and classic popular music. Celebrating the centenary of Dizzy Gillespie, one of the founding fathers of bebop with Charlie Parker and Bud Powell, plus Dizzy’s mighty big band. Supreme UK guitarist Martin Taylor swings with Claire Martin and Stephane Grappelli. And there’s Anita O’Day, one of the best of all the jazz vocalists. All this and so much more at 11.00 pm on Saturday, October 21 on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and Three Counties. Also available nationally and internationally on the BBC iPlayer. The Late Paul Barnes - rhythm & rhubarb of the finest kind.
'Jazztonic' the weekly radio jazz music and magazine programme. Click on 'listen' at www.radionenevalley.co.uk Every Wednesday at 7pm presented by David Craigie. Looking forward to your company! From ragtime, through swing and fusion to contemporary!
25th October Arnie Somogyi in conversation.
1st November Dick Jones and Tony Rundle from the local Dave Barry Band.
13th November Ed Arm in conversation.
BEVERLEY STONE will be performing with the fabulous English Jazz Orchestra on Friday 17th November
2017 at the Enfield Baptist Church, Cecil Rd, Enfield EN2 6TG at 8pm.
Tickets:£12.50 from the box office 07481 565 166 and email address martyn....@yahoo.co.uk
No tickets can be posted, rather confirmation will be delivered via
email. Cash ticket sales on the door on the night, we don't have card
facilities.
Parking: The nearest surface car parks open in the
evenings (best to avoid the multi-storey car parks as these close early
and you might get locked in!) are:
- Sydney Road, Enfield EN2 6TS, accessible only from Cecil Road
- Genotin Road, Enfield EN1 2AW, behind Enfield Town Railway Station
There is some on-street parking available in Cecil Road after 6.30pm, but please check signs.
The next Jazz Evening at RSL (Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre) is on Tuesday 31st October 2017 featuring The one and only Paul Wood with Brian Dee Keyboard Len Skeat Bass and John Withers Drums. Fran's Raffle. Hope you can make it
JAZZ IN A BROAD WAY Live music and vamp jazz jam with the VA Band and Special Guests. International award winning acro-vocalist Verona Chard heads up this evening of sultry swing, funky beats, foot tapping originals and dance divining global tunes. Relax in our New Wimbledon Theatre Studio Theatre / Bar (93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG) where the mood is 'smoky' and the tunes will mesmerise and delight your soul. Bring your horns, vocal chops, drum sticks etc. and 'Play It Again Sam...' Doors 7pm Show starts 8pm. Admission £13.90
On the 21st November - THEYDON JAZZ CLUB will be hosting a Big Band Night featuring the 22-piece Marvin Beddows Big Band and Singers. Venue - Thornwood Common Village Hall, Weald Hall Lane 8 pm -10.30 admission is cash on door @ £12 per head. There is a bar and tea & coffee available. We can only admit our members and the first 50 people attending due to space limitations and the need to preserve a dance area.
Harmony In Harlem the Cambridge-based big
band specialising in authentic Duke Ellington, are performing The
Nutcracker Suite Ellington's take on everyone's favourite seasonal
Tchaikovsky. Thursday 30th November, 7:30pm at Great St Mary's Church, Senate House Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PQ in the heart of Cambridge. Tickets £15 on the door on online at http://www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk
Top International Clarinet star David Horniblow returns to the Arc, Old Harlow on Thursday 26th October
at the Arc (St John’s Arts Centre, St John’s Walk, Market St Old
Harlow, CM17 0AJ). Starts at 8pm. Admission £10. Details from John
Petters 01406 365 731
tjpost@ traditional-jazz.com
David Horniblow
one of London’s most in demand jazz clarinettists has played at many
top venues and festivals throughout the UK, Europe and beyond with some
of Britain’s best loved jazz names. He is one of very few to have
performed in the bands of all three of the legendary 3B’s of British
Jazz: Chris Barber, Kenny Ball, and Acker Bilk. He has also played and
recorded with household names like Jools Holland and Jamie Cullum. He
can currently be seen on TV as a member of the house band of Colliano’s
Club in the period drama Mr Selfridge and fronting his highly successful
band, the Dime Notes.
David specialises in interpreting the pioneer New Orleans clarinet players.
Multi-instrumentalist and entertainer, Colin Bray
returns, this time on piano. A favourite amongst regular visitors to
the Arc, Colin provides a unique and eccentric approach to his playing,
which has been so much a part of the UK jazz scene for many years.
Harlow bass ace, Keith Donald and ex Harlow drummin’ man, John Petters complete this exciting ensemble, which is sure to delight all who attend.
The Headhunters Team present on Saturday 18th November Georgina Jackson
performing with the Chris Ingham Trio at Risbygate Sports Club, Westley
Rd, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3RR at 7:45 (doors at 7) £12
Georgina Jackson - vocal/trumpet Chris Ingham - piano
Owen Morgan - bass George Double - drums
Recently
singing at the Royal Albert Hall as part of Clare Teal's 2017 Big Band
Prom, Georgina is one of the UK's most vivacious and sought-after swing
vocalists. She has fronted BBC broadcasts saluting Peggy Lee and Irving
Berlin and is the featured vocalist with Ronnie Scott's Big Band.
“Talented singer/trumpeter with a sassy, vibrant style” ALL ABOUT JAZZ
“The multi-talented Jackson has a vocal presence that is satin, tonally splendid and finger beckoningly seductive" JAZZ TIMES
Frank Griffith's next Fancy Workshop will be on 25 October at 8-10PM at the Russell Park Club, 69 Goldington Rd, Bedford MK40 3ND with a new 2 hour slot. The new fee will be £10. Frank is planning on running it biweekly on Wednesdays for the time being.
Swanage Jazz Festival under threat - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1519580404/save-swanage-jazz-festival?ref=user_menu
The Cambridge Riverside Jazzband plays at the Six Bells, Fulbourn, just a couple of miles SE of Cambridge, every first and third Wednesday of the month at 8:30pm. Admission is £6 and there is a small dance floor, and of course, real ale! CRJ is the oldest trad band in the area, started by Ted Vousden in 1956 and run continuously since. We now play mainstream as well as traditional stuff and are happy to do requests if they were written before about 1950 ( and we've heard of them!!!). Come and give us a whirl!
The Southend Jazz Co-op is looking for a new bass player. They meet every Saturday at Hadleigh Old Fire Station 10am to 1pm. southendjazzco-op.co.uk See CALENDAR below.
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The Robert Bell Trio on the First and Third Thursday of the Month at The Speakeasy Bar, 175 Epping High Street, Epping CM16 4BL Superb Jazz trio featuring vocalist Robert Bell (Hendricks, Sinatra, Bennett, Torme ect) Graham Cuttill drums, Mike Baker guitar and Stuart Walker on keys. Free admission
First Friday of the Month at 8.00. Dodgy Jammers at Broxbourne Sailing Club, Meadgate Road, Nazeing. Usual house band Wally Shaw on keyboard, Paul Leader on bass and Lester Bennett on drums. Very reasonable bar, home-cooked food, beautiful rural setting. £3. Annie mu...@indigoshades.com or 07885480329.
little bread BIG JAM at The Royal Inn on The Park (111 Lauriston Road, E9 7HJ) returns to Wednesdays. Join Annie, Peter and the band in the Garden Bar at the back of this beautiful park-side pub. All instrumental and vocal jazz jammers and jazz-loving listeners, clappers and whoopers and their friends, families and lovers welcome. £4 for jammers. Contributions from grateful listeners welcome. Contact Annie on 07885480329 for more details.
As from 13th September the Cambridge Jazz Jam will no longer operate at the Carpenters Arms. We are looking at other possible venues. Meanwhile, please consult our Facebook page (“Cambridge Jazz Jam”) for updates.
There is a new Jazz Jam at the Burleigh Arms, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, on Tuesdays 8 to 11, starting 21st March. Musicians and singers welcome
Jazz Gig and Jam with The Michael Connolly Quartet - Every last Sunday of the month at 5.00-8.30 at The Spread Eagle, Queen's Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4HD. Free Entry. Guests welcome just bring your instrument. Also there is a Jazz Gig and Jam on the first Sunday of every month at The Kings Arms, 2 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London W1J 7QAT from 6.30pm - 10.00pm
A new Jazz Jam night at the Forester's Arms, Colchester. Held on the last Thursday of every month. Members of the band of the parachute regiment Big Band are hosting an evening of Jazz where they will play a short set of music until they open up the floor to anyone who wants to Jam, any ability. The house band consists of: Pianist, Drummer, Bass, Trombone and Trumpet.
There is a Jazz Jam session on alternate Tuesday lunch times at The Battle of Britain Club, Hillingdon Road, Hillingdon (Nr Uxbridge) UB10 0RY from 12 midday until 2.00pm. Good players welcome as is anyone who enjoys listening to good jazz. We have a bar and food is also available. It's all very informal and friendly.
Mascara Bar, 72 Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington N16 6XS. Every Tuesday: House trio + jam. 8.30. (F). info: 07905 151894
Mill Hill Jazz Club host a regular end of month, Wednesday, open stage for quality musicians. Val’s House band provides the professional rhythm section that binds it all together. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk valgo...@gmail.com 0208 207 045
Jazz at the Green Note “jam great atmosphere!” on the 1st Sunday of every month. Music 8:30pm – Band set followed by a jam. 106 Parkway, Camden NW1 7AN.
There is a jazz jam every Saturday with the Nora Bite trio at 9:30pm, original music in the first set followed by a jazz standards jam. Free entrance. Venue: Troyganic, 132 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch E2 8DP. Usual house band is a guitar trio led by Nora Bite. Until 2am .
There is a Jam session on the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. The house band regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). After short set from house band, stage open for jammers and singers. Running for 5 years now simon...@madasafish.com
Singers' Night at Nelson (48 Stanhope Street, London NW1. six min walk from Warren Street station). 2nd Tuesday of each month. Open mic for jazz vocalists. In 18th year. Excellent accompanists. Food available. £8 singers, £7 guests, £5 full time students with student card. Doors, list 6.00pm, music 7.45 - 10.30pm. Chris Legee jazz...@waitrose.com.
Jazz jam sessions at the Fox and Firkin pub, 316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. House band play a set from 8.30, jam session from 9.30-11pm. Come and sing, play or listen. Free entry & a good pizza menu !
There is a LondonBluesJams Yahoo! Group – blues rock n roll soul jam every Wednesday 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm . The Crown Inn, Roneo Corner, 360 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch ,Essex RM12 4TW. info Bob Marks 07503 16 45 72 Full back line. P.A. Keys, Saxes and Brass. Mainly blues but all tastes catered for. All musos welcome – beginners to pros and bands. Vocalists especially welcome.
The Ipswich Jazz Collective meet on the 2nd Friday in the month to hold a jam session at the Golden Hind Pub on Nacton Road Ipswich. Set up 7.30 for 8pm start. Bass amp & drums set up, PA on request. Guitarists to bring their own amps. No entrance fee and all levels of player catered for. Further details/contact at http://www.ipswichjazzcollective.blogspot.co.uk
The Norwich Jazz Jam is at the Fat Cat and Canary every Monday featuring Mark Jolley (violin), Lee Vasey (guitar), Ian Hireson (bass) & Matt Furness (drums)
Tendring Jazz Collective - Come and jam with our house band. Bring your instrument, voice, friends & family and enjoy a night of good music and good fun! Hosted by local musicians, including guitar, bass and drums. Facebook page “Tendring Jazz Collective” Last Wednedsday of each month from 8pm till 10:30pm. The New Bell Inn, Outpart Eastward, Harwich, Essex CO12 3EN.
Open Jazz Jam, “Who Pays The Piper” at The White Horse' Pub, Mill Rd, Husborne Crawley, Beds MK43 0XE, 1 mile from M1 Jn 13, A507 between Ridgmont and Woburn. Fortnightly session on Tuesdays from 8–11.00pm. FREE ENTRY – though we ask for donations toward back line, occasional raffle. Pub food, Chris 07804140606 chris.b...@bigfoot.com
There is a new jazz jam in Suffolk, in the picturesque market town of Woodbridge - it happens on Thursday evenings once a month, there is a facebook group people can join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1503416799918503/?fref=ts at the Kings Head, 17 Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LP http://www.kingsheadwoodbridge.co.uk For more info e-mail ben.wat...@gmail.com
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BELVEDERE JAZZ & MUSIC CLUB, every Wednesday evening is at The Chichester Hotel, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford SS11
8UE (Off A129, 800 yards Wickford side of The Carpenters Arms
roundabout). Meals available from 6:30pm whilst you sit at a candlelit
table, either before or whilst enjoying the top quality jazz which
commences at 8:00pm until 10.30pm. Top International, Regional Bands and
Artists, including Big Bands, Swing and Mainstream, all tuneful easy
listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly
welcoming atmosphere ~ Admission is from £12.50 on the door ~ Large free
car park ~ Drinks at pub prices ~ Newcomers most welcome. www.belvederejazz.co.uk ; Telephone: 07850 607075 or Email:mailto::belved...@gmail.co
25th October – The Al Nichols Swing Quartet Al Nicholls - tenor saxophone Paul Eldridge - piano Manuel Alvarez - double bass Paul Robinson – drums
Top London saxophonist Al Nicholls plays with a ravishing, full rounded sound in the tradition of Coleman Hawkins. From "smoochy" ballads, through to swinging up-tempo numbers, Al’s great sound is perfect in creating that after hours, jazz club atmosphere. His repertoire encompasses literally hundreds of the classic "standards" of the 30s, 40s and 50s, written by masters such as George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Rogers and Hart, and Duke Ellington.
1st November – Salute to Benny Goodman – Pete Long Quartet Pete Long – clarinet Richard Pite – drums Nick Dawson – piano Anthony Kerr - vibes
We welcome back at Members’ request Pete Long celebrating the music of the first incarnation of the Goodman Quartet, where the bass-less rhythm section is driven by the alliance of bass drum and pianist's left hand, the Quartet will be playing many of the early Goodman Hits. Celebrating the music of the first incarnation of the Goodman Quartet, where the bass-less rhythm section is driven by the alliance of bass drum and pianist's left hand, the Quartet will be playing many of the early Goodman Hits. Expect Avalon, Lady be Good, Dinah, I’ve Got Rhythm, China Boy and many others.
8th November – Salena Jones Salena Jones – vocals Martin Shaw – trumpet Gunther Kurmayr – piano Jules Jackson - double bass Pete Cater - drums
Infinitely versatile, Salena Jones iconic world-ranked singer swings from jazz standards to more intimate material. Whether singing Cole Porter, Duke Ellington or Gershwin jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, or more contemporary songs written or popularised by Sting, Lionel Richie, Bacharach or Stevie Wonder, Salena Jones' set list always showcases her great talent to reach almost any kind of audience. Salena has sung with Louis Armstrong, Hank Jones, Ray Brown, Sarah Vaughan, Maynard Ferguson, Lionel Hampton, Dudley Moore, Roy Budd, and Antonio Carlos Jobim, the BBC Big Band and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Salena is accompanied by a top Quartet - reservation is recommended.
15th November – “ A Taste of Bechet” – Dave Browning Quartet featuring Pete Allen
Dave Browning – piano Pete Allen - saxes & clarinet Martin Guy – drums
Keith Donald - double bass
A fabulous entertaining evening featuring the music of Sidney Bechet by these talented musicians. Led by the superb stride pianist Dave Browning and brilliant clarinettist-saxophonist Pete Allen, along with drummer Martin Guy and double bassist Keith Donald.
22nd November – Big Screen Take Two Dave Newton - piano
Tom Farmer - double bass Matt Skelton – drums
After
their highly successful Big Screen Take One, we welcome them back for
another melodious evening of classic film hits performed by Big Screen
who are an elegant British piano trio conceived by drummer Matt Skelton,
whose work with the John Wilson Orchestra has made him well acquainted
with jazz now takes on movie music; 13 times British Jazz Award Winner
pianist David Newton and Empirical double bassist Tom Farmer complete
this absolute top quality line-up.
The memorable themes given
respectfully creative treatments by Dave Newton – a pianist with a
sublime touch, a rich harmonic imagination and understated power to
surprise – is ripplingly graceful on a whispering ‘Chariots of Fire’,
light-stepping and jubilant over Skelton’s crisp brushwork and Farmer’s
tuneful double bass. Other tunes performed will include ‘Luck be a
Lady,’ ‘Surrey With The Fringe on Top’, ‘Where or When,’ ‘Laura’,
‘Emily’ etc.
29th November – Jo Harrop pays homage to Peggy Lee Jo Harrop – vocals Alex Webb – piano Tony Kofi - sax Miles Danso - double bass Joel Prime – drums
Jo
Harrop pays tribute to Peggy Lee, (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) who
was one of the great figures of jazz and American popular song, with a
career spanning six decades and one of the greatest exponents of Torch
Song - those unforgettable laments for unrequited or lost loves. Creamy
voiced Jo Harrop delivers moving renditions of Peggy Lee classics as
well as swinging out on other great songs from the canon. Songs
featured include Peggy Lee’s 'Fever', 'The Folks Who Live On The
Hill', ‘Why Don’t You Do Right’, ‘It’s A Good Day’, ‘I Love Being Here
With You’ and ‘He’s a Tramp’ (this featuring in the Disney film The Lady
And The Tramp) Jo Harrop guested on the album ‘Call Me Lucky’ by Alex
Webb & The Copasetics, delivering what jazzman.com called ‘a
smoothly sumptuous vocal’ on the Webb original ‘End of The Affair’. The
album received four-star reviews in the Guardian and Evening Standard.
'‘This girl was born to sing jazz!’ – Blues & Soul
JAZZ@ST ANT’S A great weekly jazz night – now in its 13th year! St Anthony’s Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7 9PN. Every Weds
8.30 pm. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all
proceeds go to the band. For latest listings visit
www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants. Please download their current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants
25 Oct: Paul Higgs (trumpet/flugelhorn) + Jenny Carr (piano) + Wally Shaw (bass)
1 Nov: Graham Pike (trumpet/flugelhorn/harmonica) + Phil Mead (piano)
8 Nov: Jez Franks (guitar) + t.b.c.
15 Nov: Marius Rudnick (tenor/flute) + Ayo Akintonwa )guitar)
22 Nov: Simon Spillett (tenor) + Hilary Cameron (piano)
29 Nov: OCTET – Mark Tydeman (tpt/flg) + Mervin Samuels (alto) + Leszek Kulaszewicz (tenor) + Andrew Linham (baritone) + Ayo Akintonwa (guitar) + Hilary Cameron (piano) + Lester Bennett (drums) + John Pamenter (bass/arrangements)
with John Withers (drums) – not 29 Nov &
and John Pamenter (double bass) – not 25 Oct
THEYDON JAZZ CLUB @ THORNWOOD VILLAGE HALL, Weald Hall Lane, CM16 6NB. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 8 pm to 10.30. Traditional/Dixieland/New
Orleans Jazz featuring excellent live bands for listening and dancing.
Drinks & snacks / tea & coffee / dance floor / plentiful seating
/ free car park. All are welcome. Admission - Guests
£12, Members £10. Children admitted under supervision, free for 12 and
unders. Disabled facillities are available. Visit www.theydonjazzclub.org.uk or contact Dave & Sheila Dyer – tel: 01945 588325; email: daved...@gmail.com
The Theydon Jazz Club will be moving venues on Wed 10th January 2018 to ''The Abridge Village Hall'' at 39 Ongar Road, Abridge, Essex RM4 1UD. The Club will also be renamed ''The Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club".
Nov 7th - The Chosen Men
Nov 21st - The Melvin Beddows Big Band
(22piece) Big Band Night featuring the-22 piece Marvin Beddows Big
Band and Singers. Admission is cash on door @ £12 per head. There is
a bar and tea & coffee available. We can only admit our members
and the first 50 people attending due to space limitations and the need
to preserve a dance area.
Dec 5th - T B A
Dec 19th - THE THEYDON SELECT SIX
Peter Rudeforth tpt Julian Marc Stringle Reeds And Flaxman Tbe
Tim Huskisson Pno Roger Curphey bass Alan Clark Dms
JAZZ at O Bs’ Welcomes all Jazz Fans to Old Brentwoods’ Club, Ashwells Road, Brentwood, Essex. CM15 9SE Dave Grant continues to support Live Music on the last Tuesday each month bringing a kaleidoscope of jazz styles by talented professional guest musicians plus the resident trio of Hilary Cameron - keys, Ted Simkins - bass and Dave Grant
- drums, in pleasant surroundings, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and
a licensed bar with snacks on request. Doors 7pm, music from 8 till
10.45pm Entrance on door £10.00. For info. contact Dave Grant 01708
or Richard 07935 441616 or gr...@aol.com. Website: www.jazzatobs.co.uk
Tuesday, 31st October - THE DYNAMIC DUO featuring Dominic Ashworth, guitar and Julian Marc Stringle, clarinet & sax bringing you an evening of unbelievable music bliss that always embraces this duo wherever they appear such is the understanding between them.
Dominic Ashworth, an
exceptionally talented Canadian guitarist, who is a regular visitor to
the Club for which we are extremely lucky to have as our
guest, with his services being in great demand playing and touring with
groups such as, Picante Latin Band, The Dream Band and also
guesting with many other star musicians across the country. No matter
the tempo, genre, style Dominic ticks all the boxes to ensure his
audience is always wanting more.
Julian Marc Stringle, a
child clarinet prodigy with a flamboyant air is the other part of this
wondrous duo who seamlessly play as if one such is their understanding
of each other’s flawless.musical ability, Julian has many mantels in
the music world to all the genres, as well as his composing, arranging,
writing, teaching and with his continuous gigging around the country it
is little wonder that the late Johnny Dankworth quoted that he is the
finest exponent of the clarinet in recent decades.
Tuesday, 28th November - PRE CHRISTMAS JAZZ / BUFFET featuring CARLTON JAZZ comprising Mike Cotton, trumpet & vocals, Paul Higgs, keyboard, Derek Clenshaw, trombone, Martin Nickless, clarinet, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, drums, who begin the party sprit with the oncoming Christmas season playing all styles, shades, tempos from Dixie to Mainstream plus our usual Christmas Buffet all for the party entrance cost of £15.00.
Mike Cotton trumpet
& vocals played in various trad jazz bands in the late '50s, and in
1960 formed a group of his own and their sound was pure Dixieland.
Known as the Mike Cotton Jazzmen the group played as many as 300 gigs a
year. But as music styles constantly change Mike also changed and
became known to play with a variety of entertainers. In the years since,
he has remained active as a session musician, and in the '90s played
with the 100 Club All-Stars, while the Mike Cotton Sound's name
periodically surfaces, more thorough the history of British traditional
jazz.
Paul Higgs, keyboards, needs no introduction
being a regular visitor to the Club in a variety of guises that this
multi-instrumentalist performs across the country usually with his
preferred instrument, trumpet. He currently is touring with the
fantastic Chris Ingham Quartet with the brilliant musical biographies,
‘Hoagy’ and ‘Dudley’ portraying the lives and music of the legends Hoagy
Carmichael and Dudley Moore both of which are receiving acclaim by
critics across the country. However on this occasion he will be
enlightening you to his excellent keyboard skills of a master musician.
Derek Clenshaw trombonist, so
often the choice of many top bandleaders, when in need of a freelance
jazz musician. Performing with all UK jazz stars, with a music
preference for mainstream and jazz standards, along with having that
sweet touch with the warm rounded sound of the trombone. Derek has been
seen in many bands, mainstream and traditional, and has played with such
well-known names as Humphrey Lyttleton, Freddie Randall, Terry
Lightfoot, Janusz Carmello, Bob Kerr, Julian Marc Stringle, Mike
“Magic” Henry, Mike Cotton, Bruce Adams, John Crocker, Enrico Tomasso
and Simon Spillett.
Martin Nickless, clarinet, makes
clear his first love in music is for the big band and his career
includes various genres of music from classical to pop. He has played
for many West End shows, sessions for composer Stanley Myers as well as
touring with Jack Jones, Frankie Vaughan & Norman Wisdom. Martin is
also known for his writing and arranging and is clearly an outstanding
exponent of the clarinet and called upon for many gigs.
Ted 'the hat' Simkins,
skeletal bass, and a member of the resident trio, is one of the elder
statesmen of bass players around. All musicians still wish for the same
energy and prowess that he puts in at every gig. Ted fits into the
groove automatically such is the experience of this much admired
musician whose main interest at one time was photography. If he could
bottle what keeps him going, he would make a fortune.
Dave Grant,
drums, the leader of the resident trio at Jazz at O B’s primarily in
the interest of keeping Jazz live in Brentwood. Dave enjoys the
‘Dixieland’ style of jazz having played with many musicians of that
genre and the many others who have guested at the Club. Has his own DG
Quartet playing local gigs and runs Carlton Jazz.
ANNIE'S JAZZ @ THORPE BAY GOLF CLUB. Annie's Jazz is at Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Thorpe Hall Avenue. Thorpe Bay. Southend-on-Sea. SS1-3AT on Tuesdays. Food served from 7pm until 8pm and the music will start at 8.00pm. Please phone Annie for reservations 07504-232783 or e-mail boneswi...@gmail.com.
TUESDAY 24TH OF OCTOBER - THE JULIA QUINN QUINTET
Julia
Quinn on vocals,Tony Sanderman on Guitar, Dan Banks on Piano, Marc
Cecil on Drums & Andy Staples on Bass. Julia has been performing in
different genres of music for a number of years. Her soulful mellow
tone lends itself seamlessly to Jazz. A highly regarded singer who has
performed with many top names including Iain Shaw. Her quintet offers a
wide selection of styles within the Jazz genre.
TUESDAY 31ST OF OCTOBER - JOE GIBSON & TRIO PERFORM THE MUSIC OF DEAN MARTIN.
SPECIALLY COMMISSIONED EVENING OF MUSIC FOR ANNIE'S JAZZ. JOE WILL
PLAY AND SING ALL OF THE HITS THAT MADE DEAN MARTIN A FAVOURITE
WORLDWIDE.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BRENTWOOD – 8.00pm. The Bardswell, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Tel: 01245 420475 Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. email: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Admission £16.00 members £13.00 unless otherwise stated. Join the Facebook groups
Tuesday 24th October - 8.00pm
Vasilis Xenopoulos & Nigel Price Quartet
Tuesday 7th November – 8.00pm
Denise King (singer from the USA) with John Pearce Simon Woolf and Winston Clifford
Tuesday 14th November - 8.00pm
Greg Abate (sax player from the USA) with Gunther Kurmayr Manuel Alvarez Matt Home
Tuesday 21st November - 8.00pm
‘PICANTI’ with Derek Nash – sax Dominic Ashworth – guitar – Neil
Angilley - piano Robin Jones – percussion Marc Cecil – drums Andy Staple
- bass
“SPIKES PLACE AT SAFFRON WALDEN” - Third Thursday of every month – 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub. For advance bookings contact: Susan 01245 420475. join the Facebook groups
Thursday 16th November – 8.30pm
Vasilis Xenopoulos & Nigel Price Steve Brown & Dario De Lecce
Admission £12.00 Food available
CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG (next to the Civic Theatre), mainly on Sunday lunchtime. The jazz is generally mainstream and modern and the club is justly proud of the quality. For an annual subscription of £10.00 (£15.00 joint) members are entitled to a £4.00 reduction on normal ticket prices, and notice of concerts. There's a friendly atmosphere, come along. Enq: Larry Newall-Smith 01245 256510. Adv booking: 01245 606505. join the Facebook groups
5th November: Denise King with John Pearce and Simon Woolf and Winston Clifford.
3rd December: Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Robin Aspland, Simon Thorpe and Bobby Worth.
XMAS JAZZ at CRAMPHORN THEATRE CHELMSFORD The hugely successful XMAS Jazz Specials have now been running for several years, with packed houses treated to stunning musicianship. Lots of fun on stage, the band is always greatly encouraged by the tremendous audience response. Larry and Zak collaborated for many years arranging and performing in em@il special, bringing fresh, unique arrangements of jazz standards to enthusiastic audiences in Chelmsford, London and beyond, in recent years concentrating on the now legendary XMAS Jazz seasons. Don’t miss the XMAS Jazz fun with all the regular mobsters including Adam Mader on everything and Andy Frost - the percussive mouth. After last year’s full houses, an additional date has been added to this year‘s XMAS jazz season at Chelmsford’s Cramphorn Theatre … everyman and his dog welcome .... come in your droves (or even in your cars?) (or sleighs?). Tickets are already on sale Be sure not to miss this year’s XMAS JAZZ special - please reserve your places early! Complimentary mince pies ... AND ... no silly paper hats.
Larry Berkovitz (piano/vocals) and Zak Barrett (saxes) present: XMAS JAZZ Special with Rowan Ward (saxes) Dom Copestick (saxes /vocals) Robert Rickenberg (dbl bass) AND special guests: virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Adam Mader (flugelhorn/violin/mandolin/melodica/recorders/whistling/face slapping etc.. and vocals) and Andy Frost (beatbox / drums) Tickets £15 (Sat 3pm tickets £10) Please note that a £1.50 booking fee applies per transaction for bookings paid by credit card To book - please call 01245 606505
Thursday 21st December 2017 @ 8pm
Friday 22nd December 2017 @ 8pm
Saturday 23rd December 2017 @ 3pm & 8pm
MUSIC AT MARIGOLDS, Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DJ. Doors and Licensed Bar 7.30pm, Fridays. 01279 414174 / 421763 musicatm...@ntlworld.com www.myspace.com/musicatmarigolds. Car Parking On Site and there are two Public Car Parks. We are now in the new Clubhouse which has been built between the Cricket Club’s two grounds. Carry on a bit further round Chippingfield and its on your left still. £8 Door
27th October - Simon Spillett – A Tribute to Tubby Hayes: Simon Spillett sax, Ted Beament keyboards Simon Thorpe bass Winston Clifford drums
This
month sees the return of yet another great act. Described as one of the
most popular and entertaining of the new wave of young British jazz
musicians, Simon Spillett’s driving and energised style has been
compared favourably with that of his idol, the late great Tubby
Hayes, arguably the most accomplished of the post-war British Bebop
generation, and his approach shares a similar love of dare-devil tempos
and all-out, no-holds-barred, intensity.
Simon has recorded studio
albums but openly admits that he, ‘really can't handle recording’ and so
has not made as many albums that other jazz musicians of his ability
have. Simon has won several jazz awards and in 2016, was appointed as a
Patron of the Jazz Centre UK, joining fellow patrons Sir Michael
Parkinson, Dame Cleo Laine, Van Morrison, Paul Jones (of Manfred Mann)
and Jools Holland.
He is always in demand at jazz venues across the
UK and has played at many major festivals including Brecon International
Jazz Festival, Swanage Jazz Festival, Wigan International Jazz
Festival, Wavendon Jazz Festival, Southport Jazz On A Winters
Weekend, Cleethorpes Beachcomber Jazz Festival and others. As ever the
Simon Spillett Quartet is sure to deliver a high energy performance of
straight-ahead jazz in tribute to the late, great Tubby Hayes guaranteed
to entertain everybody.
HORNCHURCH JAZZ CLUB, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1RS. The Hornchurch Conservative Club is a comfortable air-conditioned venue with a dance floor, drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and car parking, Normally Members £7, non-members £8. Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details. Sundays 8:30 – 11pm
22nd October – Barry Tyler’s Original Dixieland Jazz Band. All the way from Saffron Walden, Barry on drums leads his band, including Bill Gyford on banjo, playing the music of Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Fats Waller and, of course, the O.D.J.B. Old-time jazz at its best.
29th October – The Jack Clifford Swingtette. Another wonderful end to another month of jazz at the club with an evening of traditional and jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack’s clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with guests including, as usual, Tim Huskisson playing the piano.
5th November – The Ken Turner Big Band. Hornchurch’s very own 17-piece big band featuring the vocals of Mark Stratford. The band plays the fabulous music of Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Glen Miller, Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Arrive early for a good seat, a packed club guaranteed.
12th November – The Nick Charles Quintet. A 5-piece band led by Nick Charles playing clarinet recreates the sound of Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet and stars from the 1930’s. Another visit this year from a fantastic band of musicians for an evening of classic small band jazz.
19th November – Red Hot and Blue. A popular band playing in the New Orleans style of music. The band is led by Peter Leonard on trumpet and includes Alan Cresswell (clarinet), John Stuart (banjo), Chris Thompson (double bass), and the drumming of Jamie Shaw.
26th November – The Jack Clifford Swingtette. Another wonderful end to another month of jazz at the club with an evening of traditional and jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack’s clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with guests including, as usual, Tim Huskisson playing the piano.
GC's JAZZ CLUB at The Woolpack, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DN 01245 – 259295. First Sunday in Every Month 8:00pm - 10:30pm. Free Admission. Food Available. Est 2012 Celebrating Five years! www.graemeculham.com
Sunday 5th November 2017 SIMON HURLEY Guitar
His playing is much inspired by Joe Pass and Martin Taylor who is quoted as saying that “Simon's playing is just beautiful”.
Sam Edwards – Keyboards. Jose Canha - String Bass. Graeme Culham – Drums.
Sunday 3rd December 2017 SIMON SPILLETT Saxophone
British jazz award winner, Author, Band leader, Patron of the Jazz
Centre UK, Tubby Hayes prodigy. Simon returns with his powerful and
driving style with the Peter Lemer trio. Peter is a regular member of
the Barbara Thompson band 'Paraphernalia' and has played with bands such
as UK Drummer Ginger Baker's 'Gurvitz Army'.
Peter Lemer – Keyboards. Jose Canha – String Bass. Graeme Culham – Drums.
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea Facebook – The Jazz Mix @ The Maritime Room and check out our page on the Cliffs Pavilion website: www.southendtheatres.org.uk … go to Special Events tab to find The Jazz Mix page. On Wednesday nights.
Weds 25th October 2017 - Dave Lewis' 1UP
Dave Lewis's robust and melodic tenor playing has been heard with a notable list of artists including Bryan Ferry, John Mayall, Eric Clapton and The Blockheads. His own band features an impressive array of talent fronted by fantastic vocalist Lizzie Deane, Lizzie’s warm persona and infectious performance style calls to mind the great soul divas such as Aretha Franklin and Dusty Springfield, but at the same time she brings her own unique energy and approach to every song. With a strong emphasis on groove, improvisation and spontaneous melodic interplay, 1UP is one of the tightest, funkiest bands on the scene. Expect to hear on the night tunes from their new album “Under the Same Sun” Tickets £16 available from the Cliffs Pavilion Box Office
Weds 29th November - Hamish Stuart Band with special guest Molly Duncan
Glasgow-born Hamish Stuart shot to fame in the 1970’s as the falsetto voice and guitarist of the Average White Band (AWB), his distinctive song writing and vocal and guitar style helping pave the way to AWB’s extraordinary worldwide success. After AWB’s split up Hamish spent the rest of the 1980’s touring, writing and recording with a galaxy of soul legends, including Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, George Benson and Chaka Khan. Tenor saxophonist Malcolm "Molly" Duncan was a founding member of the Average White Band from 1971 to 1983. Tickets £19
Wednesday 10th January 2018 - Reach For It - The Genius of George Duke featuring keyboard wizard Carl Hudson and Gina Foster on vocals.
Wednesday 31st January 2018 - Some Kinda Wonderful - The Music of Steve Wonder featuring Noel McCalla on vocals and Derek Nash on saxes.
JAZZ AT THE RHODES ARTS COMPLEX. Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM23 3JG 01279 710 200 www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
FORTNIGHTLY FREE Live Midweek Music in our Theatre Lounge on Wednesdays
7:30 pm Relax on a Wednesday evening at Rhodes while listening to the very best from the vibrant local music scene. Our Midweek Live Music events are now established as a ‘must see’ night for music fans of all ages so unwind, kick back and relax.
Our resident Jazz Quintet Que Pasa are now established on the second Wednesday of every month. Featuring internationally renowned players Pete Lemer - keys, Paul Robinson - drums, Steve Cook - Bass, with Adam Amor on Sax and brilliant trumpet player Paul Higgs. Between them they have worked with acts such as Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Ginger Baker, Mike Oldfield, The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The best of the genre from the best in the business.
CHICKENSHED THEATRE JAZZ BAR - 290 Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE.
Booking telephone number: 020 8292 9222. Booking email: book...@chickenshed.org.uk.
The Inimitable Liane Carroll
Date: Saturday 4 November
Time: 7pm support act (45mins) | 8.30pm main act (3hrs)
Price: £20 adv | £25 on the door
The unrivalled multi-award winning Jazz cabaret entertainer Liane Carroll brings her unique talent back to delight the devoted Chickenshed fan club. A joyous free spirit, Liane Carroll captivates everyone who sees her perform. A classically trained pianist since she was three, she possesses a true musicality that lifts her interpretations into the realms of art in their own right and to hear her sing even the best known standard or the most hackneyed pop song is to hear that song afresh. “Seaside” her last album, won CD of the year at the 2015 British Jazz awards. She is a unique performer and without a doubt the biggest and hottest solo jazz draw in the country.
JFK
Date: Sunday 5 November
Time: 7.30pm – 10pm
Price: £10
Chickenshed is delighted to host the new 5 piece Blues Rock sensations JFK.
Their music pays lip service to old masters of the blues and rock, but
encompasses their own take, which ambles into Jazz, Latin and even
Reggae, no genre is unexplored. They have previously played at the Blues
Woodland Stage at Livestock, at St Harmonica’s in October, and at The
Black Barn in April. The band will be playing their Southern Rock
influenced style of music which will also feature original tracks from
their album, recently promoted at The 100 Club, as well as their
versions of lesser known material. The line-up features Chris Elliot
(vocals) whose singing many have compared to a cross between Greg Allman
and John Mayer, Spanish maestro lead guitarist Iago Banet
whose theatrics on slide guitar are to be seen; behind them, and the
backbone of the band, are Sol Ezra on drums (ex Talk Talk and Island
Record house drummer), Paul Blount (ex Jeff Beck/ Micky Waller Band) on
Keyboards, and Leslie Fleischman on bass.
A band that will capture your spirit and then pour chilli sauce all over it - they're hot!
NEW JAZZ CLUB - GC's FENLAND JAZZ CLUB - Further to the success of GC's Jazz Club in Chelmsford, Graeme started a second club 'GC's Fenland Jazz Club' The new jazz club will feature a regular house trio: Simon Brown keyboards, Jose Canha string bass, Graeme Culham on drums with monthly front line guests. The Woodmans Cottage, 90 High Road, Gorefield, PE13 4NB Tel 01945 871094. Also on Facebook. 7.30pm -10pm. Admission Free. Light food will be available.
Sunday 12th November 2017
Andi Hopgood Vocals with her 'American Song Book' featuring classic jazz standards..
Sunday 10th December 2017
Richard Exall Saxophone with his 'Swing to Mainstream'.
JAZZ AT THE HUNTER CLUB, 6, St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3PH. 1st class jazz in Bury St Edmunds headhunter...@gmail.com www.headhunterslive.org 07799 650009 Doors 7.30, Music 8pm
Friday 27th October at 8pm (Doors 7:30pm) £12 / £6 for u25
BRIGITTE BERAHA: Love songs of Brazil and America
JAZZ AT THE IVY ROOM - Farnham Conservative Club, Ivy House, Ivy Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PQ. Last Wednesday of the month.
The Farnham Conservative Club is a hidden gem of a venue in the centre
of town with drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and free
parking. Curry available from 7 pm. Show 7.45pm - 10.15 pm. All welcome.
Admission £12 (+ £0.50 booking fee online) Tickets: https://ivyroomjazz.yapsody.com Info: www.ivyroomjazz.co.uk in...@ivyroomjazz.co.uk
25th October 2017 - Derek Nash
Derek Nash (Saxes), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums)
Derek is renowned for his energetic, vibrant, passionate and charismatic performances on all four saxophones. At the forefront of the British Jazz movement, Derek has been a member of the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 2004, performing both live and on TV with such greats as Eric Clapton, Amy Winehouse, Chaka Khan, Gregory Porter, Emeli Sande, Jessie J, Sir Paul McCartney, Solomon Burke, Annie Lennox, Eddie Floyd, Sam Moore, Madeleine Peyroux, Roger Daltrey, David Sanborn, Eddi Reader and Tom Jones.
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB – The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, Visitors welcome . www.kingslangleyjazz.co.uk Keep an eye on the website for any late amendments.
I am sure many of you will be aware of the recent death of Ivor Rosenberg, a popular figure at the club over many years. The following is a tribute from Dave Smith:
October brings the sad news of the
death of Ivor Rosenberg. Ivor was a vibrant personality on our local
jazz scene, his ethereal alto sound recognizable in any musical company.
His wit, charm, and encyclopedic knowledge of all things made him such
good company. Ivor was a natural musician with an innate sense of
harmony and form.
He was a regular player at our club over the years
and was always featured in small groups, playing modern jazz of the
classic era. We send our condolences to his family and all his many
friends.
We are planning a celebration of Ivor's music on Tuesday 5th December to which all are welcome
October 24th - Cliff Longhurst's ‘Jazz Knights’. Woody Herman style big band. An absolutely top class band presented by Cliff on drums.
October 31st - Lou's Sextet. We welcome again Louise and her sextet for an evening of Jazz, blues and Latin.
November 7th - Club Dixielanders. Our popular Traditional jazz band playing all the old favourites from the Crescent City.
November 14th - Conchord Big Band. A popular band led by Cliff Brown on trumpet (and a few vocals!) Always welcome at the club
November 21st - Treble Clef. With John Davis on alto sax / flute / piano , Jonathan Grogan guitar and Chris Hargreaves bass. A drumless quiet laid back trio playing a mixture of latin, swing and bepop. Vocals by Bryony.
November 28th - Hertswing Big Band. John Davies presents the expected Basie swing and drive with an ever stimulating programme. With star singer Vicky
FLEECEJAZZ - World class Jazz every Friday at Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ www.fleecejazz.org.uk Doors 7.30pm, gig starts 8.00 pm, 2 sets, ends approx 11.00 pm Ample parking; fully accessible - info 01787 211865 See website for directions as satnav can get you lost! Tickets - Box Office: 01787 211865; WeGotTickets (booking fee); On the door (cash/cheque)
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL – Usually the 3rd Saturday afternoon in the month. £8 on the door, start time of 12:30pm. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vet's surgery CM16 6DB. Licensed bar at village hall prices. Tea, coffee and snacks at reasonable prices, with parking - but get there early. Please phone Margaret or George on 01992 523535 to book northwealdvillagehall.org
The Jack Free Allstars. The legendary trombonist appears with regulars Pete Rudeforth, John Crocker, Tim Huskisson, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy, Colin Bray, Carol Braithwaite. Paul Higgs, Colin Good, Gary Wood, Julian Stringle, Trevor Whiting, JJ Vinten among recent guests.
October 21 November 18 December 16
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE JAZZ CLUB. Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF. Concerts usually every 1st SUNDAY
of the month, plus the odd extra event. Tickets £12 to £18. JAZZ
EXPRESS: Book for any three concerts and get tickets for just £10 each.
Students 2-for-1 admission!! Doors: 7pm. 1st Set: 7.30pm.
Arts Centre
box office: 01206 500900. Online: www.colchesterartscentre.com www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com
22nd Oct - Charlie Wood Band. Memphis singer/songwriter Charlie's eclectic musical style incorporates elements of jazz, blues, soul, traditional R&B and popular music. "He's the essence of soul and blues." - Paloma Faith.
5th Nov - Theatralis presents Monk Misterioso: A Journey into the Silence of Thelonius Monk. The subtitle is taken from the enigmatic pianist’s last seven years of his at times turbulent life, when he stopped talking and playing, totally isolating himself from the world.
12th Nov - Martin Taylor & Alison Burns: Celebrating 100 Years of Ella Fitzgerald. Focussing on the classic recordings Ella made with Joe Pass.
19th Nov - Tommy Smith & Brian Kellock + Michael Spearman Trio. Two of Scotland’s finest bring appreciative audiences some of the most beautiful, haunting and iconic pieces in the jazz repertoire.
3rd Dec - Oxley/Meier Guitar Project. Expect a musical melange, including Pat Methenyesque songs, Hot Club swing, Latin cool and Turkish music.
17th Dec - Jason Fredericks Cinematic Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas - The Music of Vince Guaraldi. Paying homage to the genius of composer Vince Guaraldi and creator Charles M. Schulz, the trio perform music from the classic 1965 animated TV special.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BECKENHAM – 8:30pm. Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SR (Off South Eden Park Road). Admission £14.00 members £11.00 unless otherwise stated. 020 8650 2406 / 01245 420475 E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Advance bookings: Susan 01245 420475 join the Facebook groups
Thursday 26th October – 8.30pm
Vasilis Xenopoulos & Nigel Price Quintet
Thursday 2nd November – 8.30pm
Jim Mullen Alex Garnett Simon Woolf Winston Clifford
Thursday 9th November – 8.30pm
Denise King (singer from the USA) with John Pearce Simon Woolf and Bobby Worth
Admission £15.00 members £12.00
Thursday 23rd November – 8.30pm
Richard Pite & Phillip Achille with Gunther Kurmayr Charlie Pyne
plus special guest Chinar
Admission £15.00 members £12.00
JAZZNIGHTS @ THE BELL, CLARE The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NN. from 7.30 – 10.00pm £10 Admission. www.jazz-nights.com. Reserve seating on 01787 237653 or email reply – pay on the door. With Simon Brown (keys), Bernie Hodgkins (bs) & Roger Odell (drs) + LARRAINE ODELL (voc). Downstairs in the Tudor Room.
Sunday 22nd Oct – LOZ SPEYER
Sunday 5th Nov – CHRISTINE TOBIN
Sunday 19th Nov – QUE PASA
Sunday 3rd Dec – ROGER BEAUJOLAIS
Sunday 17th Dec – LAURA ZAKIAN
Sunday 7th Jan – LIANE CARROLL
Sunday 21st Jan – CHRIS ALLARD
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 00pm To book please call 01303 277175 or twink...@btinternet.com Derick Woodland Beryl Wood. Gigs start 8pm - Adm £12
October 26th THE JO FOOKS / AL NICHOLS QUINTET Adm £12 www.jofooks.com // www.alnichols.co.uk
Two top swinging tenors blowing great standards & some originals. It's our kind of music - It's your kind of music - It's toe tapping music. Two great swinging musicians -- each have their own bands - come together for this night of swing. Plus the swinging rhythm section ~ with one of The FJC's favourite pianists - TED BEAMENT On double bass -the pendulum of - VAL MANNIX The professor of drums - BUSTER BIRCH
Tuesday October 31st THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ Adm £12 www.plong.co.uk
Tribute to THE BENNY GOODMAN QUARTET by THE PETE LONG ALL STAR QUARTET This All Star Quartet has been selected by award winning big band leader PETE LONG to play the amazing swinging music of the famous BENNY GOODMAN QUARTET
PETE LONG Clarinet ~ Leader ~ Raconteur & jocular historian
ANTHONY KERR Vibes -from the BBC Big Band. One of the top Vibes men in the UK.
NICK DAWSON Piano ~ Great pianist ~ MD at Mama Mia in the West End
RICHARD PITE Drums ~ Amazing drummer & stick juggler -- Must be seen !!!
November 9th XPQ VASILIS XENOPOULOS / NIGEL PRICE QUINTET
Vasilis Xenopoulos ~~The
Charismatic Greek is in the top notch of European tenor players &
he co leads this swinging sextet with his long term musical partner, the
very talented guitarist Nigel Price ~ This amazing Quintet will be pure magic. Complemented by a great rhythm section...
Rob Barron piano -- One of the most sought after pianist on the UK jazz scene.
Simon Thorpe double bass - Superb Bassist returning to the FJC
Matt Fishwick drums ~~
November 16th THE RAY GELATO QUARTET
This is a big welcome back to Ray Gelato. Due to his very busy schedule with Ray Gelato & the Giants & his much in demand theatre shows with Clare Martin plus his continuing tours in Spain & Italy ( I don't think that he's had the time to write another cook book) Ray's been missing from the FJC for 2 years. We're lucky to get him before he goes into Ronnies with The Giants for the month of December for their Christmas & New Years Eve Celebrations. He's back now with his favourite Rhythm Section
Ted Beament piano -- Everyones favourite pianist -- especially at The FJC
Val Mannix double bass ~~ Swings like the pendulum ~ Nice guy
Rod Brown drums Brilliant drummer -- its not hard to see why Ray asked for Rod Brown
November 23rd THE SKELTON / SKINNER ALL STARS The Septet of Septets --
Matt Skelton drums & co leader. Fantastic drummer from the drum chair of the wonderful John Wilson Orchestra & other big bands.
Colin Skinner
alto sax & co leader. Brilliant arranger & lead sax in many
big bands inc The Syd Lawrence Orch & The Back to Basie...
Alan Barnes saxes --This multi Brit Jazz Award winner is always welcome at The FJC
Mike Lovatt trumpet~ Principal trumpet in The John Wilson Orch & many others.
Callum Au trombone .. NYJO Lead trombone for four years - Now has his own Big Band
Tom Cawley piano .. Great pianist making his second visit to The FJC this year
Dave Chamberlain double bass .. One of the UK's finest bassists
November 30th THE SIMON SPILLETT QUARTET play Tubby Hayes Great tenor saxophonist & award winning author Simon Spillett returns to The FJC with this most experienced quartet..
John Critchinson piano - was a stalwart of the Ronnie Scott bands..
Alec Dankworth double bass .Brit Jazz Award Winner .. plus The Legacy..
Clark Tracey drums .Brit Jazz Award Winner . plus The Legacy
December 7th THE PAUL LACEY " Sweets " SEXTET
"Swinging for Sweets " The music of Harry " Sweets " Edison.
Wow !!! What a swinging outfit to play the wonderful swinging music of
the ex Basie trumpeter Harry " Sweets " Edison & who better to play
it than a sextet led by Paul Lacey, the leader of the award-winning Back
to Basie Orchestra.
Paul Lacey ... trumpet & leader
Robert Fowler ..tenor sax. The most rounded sound on the UK jazz scene.
Alison Neal ..alto sax .. Has played the FJC with her own band & the theatre with Back to Basie -- a most welcome return
John Pearce .. piano . The Guv is back -- one of the UKs finest
Murray Salmon .. The experience & quality of this bassist is unequalled
Rod Brown .. drums .. In the top notch of British drummers
Tuesday December 12th IT'S PARTY TIME x THE CHRISTMAS BASH with THE ONE & ONLY COLROSE 7 Kent's own Number One Party Band ~~ Playing great swing numbers with a christmas feel ~ Bumper Raffle mega prizes & last year's mince pies !!! Not to be missed ( If you can get a ticket ?? !!! )
ORPINGTON JAZZ CLUB 7 Station Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 0RZ. Hosted at the Orpington Liberal Club, with its CAMRA award winning bar, free parking across the road in Tescos multi story car park and only a 10min walk from Orpington train station and 2min walk from the high street, Orpington Jazz Club presents some of the finest jazz musicians in the country on the last Friday of each month. The bar has a friendly pub atmosphere and a well stocked selection of fine ales. The music takes place in the adjoining small hall, with cabaret style seating. Concerts 8:00-10:30pm with a half hour interval. Bar open 6:00-11:00pm and seats available in the hall from 7:30pm. No advance tickets, reservations or pre-bookings. Tickets on the door only. Entry £10.00, no concessions.
Friday 27 October - PETE LONG with Jim Treweek-piano, Eric Guy-bass, Buster Birch-drums. One of the most in-demand jazz and session musicians in the UK. Clarinet, sax and oboe player Pete Long is director of The Ronnie Scott’s big band and has also worked with Tom Jones, Norah Jones, Solomon Burke, Dr. John, Lulu, Georgie Fame, Lionel Richie, Sir Paul McCartney, Seth MacFarlane, Will Young, Joss Stone, Dionne Warwick, Humphrey Lytlleton, Sir John Dankworth and is also the featured soloist on the theme tune to “The Office”.
Friday 24 November - ARQ (Alison
Rayner Quintet) Alison Rayner-bass, Diane McLaughlin-sax, Deirdre
Cartwright-guitar, Steve Lodder-piano, Buster Birch-drums
“Terrific
grooves, poignant melodies and fluid improvisation... ARQ brings to the
stage a musical bond that is expressed in such fun and joyful moments,
that it is an absolute pleasure to be in the same room with them” -
Colchester Arts. They completed a 30 date UK tour in the spring of
2017 with a sell out concert at Pizza Express Dean St and tonight is
part of another new UK wide tour.
Friday 29 December - JOHN ETHERIDGE with Jim Treweek-piano, Eric Guy-bass, Buster Birch-drums. A true master of guitar in all styles. Simultaneously touring in duo with Stephane Grappelli and as a member of legendary fusion band “Soft Machine” John Etheridge defies boundaries and excels in all musical settings. He has worked with John Williams, Yehudi Menuhin, Dizzie Gillespie, Herb Ellis, Mundell Lowe, Nigel Kennedy, Pat Metheny, Birelli Lagrene, Barney Kessel, Elton Dean and John Williams. “One of the best guitarists in the world” - Pat Metheny... "I never wanted to be a star, just a highly respected musician like John Etheridge” - Sting.
BASSMENT, 16 Wells Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HZ have a monthly, live, Thursday night Jazz Funk session. Last event: 10th Aug. House band: James Maltby - Guitar Dan Banks - Piano Andy Staples - Bass Josh Law - Drums Zak Barrett - Saxophone
THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK) www.thejazzcentreuk.co.uk c/o Beecroft Art Gallery - Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS09 6EX E-mail: enqu...@thejazzcentre.co.uk
Tel: 01702 215169 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJazzCentreUK/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejazzcentreuk
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-767909473
BERKHAMSTED JAZZ present live jazz in a relaxed club atmosphere, with reasonably priced licensed bar. £10 – members Dacorum Card holders, £13 – visitors and guests. Concerts normally at the Civic Centre, High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HD. Parking on High Street and in the car park behind the shops opposite. Disabled access.
e17 JAZZ - The award winning e17 jazz collective presents concerts on the last Wednesday of each month featuring local musicians of national renown plus exciting guest stars in a relaxed jazz club setting. www.e17jazz.com/whatson/ at their NEW VENUE - Gnome House, 7 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, E17 6DS. www.gnomehouse.org.uk 07739660449 www.e17jazz.com/whatson/
THE SOUTHEND JAZZ CLUB – every Monday at the EKCO Social & Sports Club, Thornford Gardens, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 6PU. 01702 351641 www.ekcoclub.co.uk From 7:30pm. Music 8:00pm – everyone welcome. Info: Bryan Jones 07801 757912 or 01702 61825. Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southend-Jazz-Club/133240693427561 Twitter @southendjazz; email ja...@greenad.co.uk to join mailing list. Entrance £10
JAZZ IN THE JUNGLE BAR, Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1AX is now on the Second and Last Monday of each Month with the NEIL FRYER QUARTET featuring Neil Fryer (tenor sax) Phil Mead (keyboard) Paul Leader(bass) Luke De La Salle (drums) And Guests. Music at 8.30 p.m. Admission Free. For further information please contact Neil Fryer (m) 07504 733892
MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB is held on the first Sunday of every month at Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0QG www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk
JAZZ AT THE CROWN. This new Jazz venue at ‘The Crown’, Church Street, Great Ellingham, nr. Attleborough, Norfolk opened on 11th September. The aim is to create a Sunday evening monthly Jazz scene featuring some of East Anglia’s major Jazz musicians using a regular rhythm section of Nigel Portass - Keyboard, Jeff Burbidge - Bass Gtr and Bob Dore - Drums. The music will commence at 6.00pm and finish around 8.30 pm and will be free admission.
JAZZ AT THE ROWFANT. Rowfant House, Wallage Lane, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 4NG. On 2nd Thursday of each month. £8.00 on the door. 01342 714869 www.rowfanthouse.co.uk
MILL HILL JAZZ CLUB – The Mill Hill Jazz Club has been providing live jazz of the highest standard to North West London for many years and is for everyone with a passion for live jazz, blues and soul. If you like jazz, the Mill Hill Jazz Club is the place to hang out. Every Wednesday from 8.30pm. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub. Admission £8 members, £9 guests unless stated otherwise.
KiX Jazz Orchestra. 17 piece band plus Kate Daniels
on vocals. Repertoire includes a wide variety of Latin, Swing
Standards, Fusion and Originals. To see when and where they are on next
visit their new website at https://www.kixjazzorchestra.co.uk/schedule
The Andy Bowie Quartet plays modern jazz every Sunday 8 to 11 at the Tram Depot, Dover Street, Cambridge, as we have for the last 4 years. https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie
THE CRYPT, St Giles Church, Camberwell Church St, London SE5 8RB. www.jazzlive.co.uk Doors 8.00 pm £8 / £5
Cuffley Jazz Workshop meets most Monday evenings at Cuffley Youth & Community Centre, Station Road, Cuffley, EN6 4EY 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm New members always welcome. Contact Les 07941183004
FRANK GRIFFITH GIGLIST- Frank Griffith, Director of Performance, School of Arts, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH 01895 266572. 07976 313224 www.frankgriffith.co.uk
7 Nov, 8PM. w/Tad Newton. Olney Jazz Club. Carlton House Club.38 Hi St, Olney, MK46 4BB. £10. 01234 711348
25 Nov, 7.30PM.
w/Tina May, Nick Weldon, Dave Olney, Richard Pite. Celebrating Ella and
Fats. Pavenham Village Hall. Pavenham, Beds, MK43 7PE.£12.
Heads South Gig Listing Info www.headssouth.com. Listen https://play.spotify.com/artist/5q7ONQYJYdcGTsrb2p9ctM View https://youtu.be/omhD3zFtEp8
CAXTON SWING Gigs. For more detailed info www.caxton-swing.co.uk
Advance News - Monday 2oth November at Churchill College Cambridge with guest star Jo Fooks. Part of the Cambridge Jazz Festival. Tickets £11 & £9 wegottickets.com
CAROL BRAITHWAITES’ JAZZ NIGHTS: (further information : carolbraithwaite.com ).
21/10 - North Weald (afternoon)
21/10 - The Fold, Billericay (evening)
10/11 – Billericay
15/11 - Essex County Bowls
18/11 – North Weald
08/12 – Billericay
16/12 – North Weald
20/12 – Essex Bowl
DAVID PRICE (banjo, guitar, vocal) will be appearing at the following:
Sun. 12th Nov. Colchester Jazz Club, Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1EJ. 7.45-10.30pm. – with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.
RON SPACK’S JAZZTET at THE OAKWOOD. 564 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, SS9 5HX. Tel: 01702 512819. Every Monday. Free 8.30 till 11.00pm. Meals served during the evening. Ron Spack's Jazztet, Ron leading on bass
RON SPACK’S LUNCHTIME JAZZ at THE WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Westcliff on Sea, Essex. SSO 7QW. 01702 345247. Sunday 1pm. Ron on Bass, plus guest.
PETER JEZARD FORTHCOMING GIGS
on October 1st we will be back at the ALBION Rowhedge for our usual Sunday afternoon jazz 2 – 4:30pm
The Wagon in Wix from 8:30 - 11pm (and on every 3rd Wednesday of the month) with The Blackwater Band from 8:30 to 11 pm and on the 3rd Wednesday of every month during 2017 There will be happy jazz provided The Blackwater Band
THE BOTTLENECK BLUES CLUB meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester – 41 New Road, Rochester ME1 1DX. Normally tickets £12. Doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. www.bottleneckblues.com. Good food, reasonably priced available to eat at your table if required. Further information, upcoming shows, map etc, available at www.bottleneckblues.com.
Tuesday 24th October, we have Migden, Gibson, Simmons - American Roots. Essentially, the duo of David Migden and Joe Gibson along with fine piano player Richard Simmons. Migden and Gibson, component of the 'Twisted Roots' outfit (although they have been playing together as a duo since their teens). Whatever the combination, another act driven by the flaming talent that is David Migden and an accompanying guarantee of pure quality.
Tuesday 28th November. We have the amazing Red Butler who were the 'breakthrough' band of 2016. Now matured and metamorphosed into guitar driven blues at it's very best. Much nominated and awarded.
THE DON STEELE JAZZBAND play at The Woodman, Goathurst Common, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks TN14 6BU every other Wednesday from 8pm. Good food, wine and draft beer to go with the trad jazz. Band Members - Don Steele Trumpet, Richard Brennan Reeds, Johnny McCallum Banjo/Guitar, Mick Scriven Bass, Bill Magee Drums, Jan Bryce Trombone and Eileen Ford Singer Playing on alternate Wednesdays from 17th February
JAZZ AT BARNEY’S CAFE/BAR 46-56 Portland Rd, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QN (01903 527075). http://www.barneysworthing.co.uk A few minutes drive from Worthing train station, in the centre of town.
Every Saturday 8.30pm - 11pm, join local tenor saxophonist Mike Pappenheim with guest artists for two sets of standards-led jazz with some easy-listening pop thrown in. Free Entry! 01903 527075.
The Indian and Thai fusion restaurant - The Royal Tiger in Chelmsford - Southend Rd, Rettendon Common CM3 8EE - put on live modern jazz on the last Sunday evening of the month. They have had renowned musicians likes of Alan Barnes, Derek Nash, Lily Dior, Marc Cecil and many more. Bookings 01245 403030
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Kenny Ball Jr will be doing a live show with special guests below the Brickyard, South Street, Romford Essex, singing with Pete Corrigan bass Pete Jackson on drums Paul Searly on guitar Michael Horner piano Andrew Lidden on sax 7.30 till 1.
Live Saxophone led Jazz Trio featured every Sunday along with Sunday Roast from 4 - 6pm Free Entry. Bedford Tavern 160 Seven Sisters Road London N7 7 PT
For Live Music in Cambridge - Hot Numbers Coffee with Nick Hill plus guests every Thursday evening within the gallery space from 7pm - 10:30pm. Units 5/6 Dales Brewery, Gwydir Street, Cambridge CB1 2LJ. Some fantastic recent guests include Gillad Atzmon, Frank Harrison, John Turville, Josh Kemp. www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk
JAZZ NIGHTS AT HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE, High St, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8AR. To book 01440 714140 or go to www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk
The JUST JAZZ & BLUES BAND appear once a month at The Victoria, 28 North Hill, Highgate London N6 4QA. Admission free - starts 8.30 pm. Band are Barry Rosen, sax/ Peter Cundall, gtr/ Tom Cundall, gtr/ Harry Mackie, bass & Alan Webb, drums.
THE SPARROWS OF PARIS - Vintage French Chansons and Gypsy Jazz. Quartet headed by singer Carolyn Saint-Pé with accordion, guitar & double bass www.thesparrowsofparis.com
SPICE OF LIFE - 6 Moor Street, Soho, London W1D
5NA Nominated for Jazz Venue of the Year Award - Parliamentary Jazz
Awards 2010 & 2015. Pre-bookings: www.wegottickets.com
in...@spicejazz.co.uk ; tel/text: 07870 915682 www.spicejazz.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/spicejazz advances http://www.wegottickets.com/event/
WEDNESDAY 25th October – MDX presents CARAVELA + special guests: ELLEN ANDREA WANG TRIO - MDX
Jazz Presents” is a collaboration with 'Spicejazz' promoter Paul Pace
at the Spice of Life in Soho to showcase the work of current and
ex-students of the Middlesex course.
The BA Jazz course at London’s Middlesex University has
been producing innovative and highly creative musicians ever since its
inception in 1993. Hans Koller, Femi Temowo and Stian Westerhus were all
Middlesex students, and a new wave of Middlesex composers and
improvisers such as Led Bib, Maria Chiara Argirò and Binker Golding have
recently had a major impact on the UK jazz scene.
CARAVELA is
a London-based world jazz ensemble that explores musical traditions
from Portuguese speaking cultures, encapsulating influences from
countries like Brazil, Cape Vert in West Africa and Portugal - INÊS LOUBET voice, TELMO SOUSA guitars, JOSEPH COSTI piano, GREG GOTTLIEB bass & BEN BROWN drums www.caravelaband.com
We are also proud to present the acclaimed Norwegian bassist/vocalist ELLEN ANDREA WANG and her trio featuring drummer ERLAND DAHLENand pianist ANDREAS ULVO. Ellen has been most frequently featured with the Oslo indie-jazz quartet Pixel and has toured with world-jazz drumming star Manu Katche. She will be performing tracks from her latest solo album ‘DIVING’. http://ellenandreawang.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=Vox5kcc4cY0 Music: 8-11pm - £10/£8 advance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/415803
CALENDAR
The Southend Jazz Co-op is looking for a new bass player. The co-op meets every Saturday on Hadleigh Old Fire Station from 10 am to 1 pm. The aim is to help musicians improve their improvisational/comping skills in the context of a (modern) jazz repertoire. The atmosphere is friendly and supportive and the level ranges from relative beginners to experienced pro/semipro musicians. There are regular gigs during the year. (Chalkwell Rooms 25th October) Website: southendjazzco-op.co.uk If you're interested please contact Richard Dray 01268 781700 (richar...@ymail.com)
The bass slot would suit:
- Existing bass players who want to get into jazz
- Jazz players who would like to get more playing experience
- Students needing to build their repertoire and playing experience
- Anyone wanting to escape Saturday morning shopping!!
We have a tutor nearly every week and regular masterclasses from the top UK players -
- Sue Richardson on Clifford Brown
- Josh Kemp on some originals material
- Alan Barnes on Art Pepper,
- Dominic Ashworth on Kenny Burrell are all planned for the next few months
This year’s annual 1940s charity gala Big Band Blitz will be held on Saturday 4thNovember at the Winning Post, Chertsey Road, Twickenham. This year we will have the Jon Bennett Big Band with a host of ‘showbiz’ guest vocalists, plus the 1940’s re-enactors, 1940’s memorabilia, the Celebrity Charity Raffle Draw, plus a few surprises.
This is the 18th year
of this event, and the Mayor of Richmond will be one of the VIP guests.
The event will help benefit the Mayor’s Charity Appeal. We are also
hoping (subject to availability) that Dame Vera Lynn’s legendary musical
director will be there with his new Italian vocalist Stefania Salvador
to perform a special two song medley dedicated to Dame Vera, which they
did for her 100th birthday.
Hope we will have the pleasure of seeing you and your friends at this year’s event.
I can guarantee it will be a most entertaining evening. The tickets
are £23, with concessions for over 65s at £20. Cheques payable to
Aspects Productions. Or online: https://www.seetickets.com/event/big-band-blitz/the-winning-post/1134218
John Petters' 15th William Shakespeare Jazz'n'Swing Festival on 11-13 November at the 4 star Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, Warwks. To book 01406 365 731 Download flyer: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/documents/chesfordartwork.pdf
Booking form :http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/documents/ChesfordGrange.pdf
For fans of Trad Jazz out there, may we direct to you Wilf James‘ comprehensive listings — http://bit.ly/r0lcY2, or just Google Wilf’s Jazz!!
News & Forthcoming Events at Exchange House Music Club, Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex, CM4 0QY. Tel. 01277 824 616 or 07885 423 393. David Price. www.jazzbanduk.com
Retrospectivejazz, are a trad and Dixieland band based in darkest NE Essex. You can find their website at http://.retrospectivejazz.cticloud.co.uk
John Petters News -
Jazz at St John's Arts Centre, Old Harlow - full programme for the Spring / Summer : http://traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/documents/stjohnsa5.pdf
Tony Jacobs News
www.tonyjacobs.net
I am on Facebook so if you'd like to connect that way, click on the
link. I am also struggling with Twitter!!! Of course you can always
email me at t...@tonyjacobs.net
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John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group
If
playing as part of a group appeals to you, why not join John Seeley’s
Jazz and Saxophone Group? I run my own Jazz Workshop and Saxophone
Workshop on alternative Thursday evenings, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St
Michael and All Angels Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. £7 Entry. All
ability levels and instruments are welcome, there is no need to book,
just come along and join in! We are a relaxed, friendly, welcoming
group and are always looking for more members to join our Jazz family!
Jazz Workshop
The
aim of this workshop is to provide a creative and relaxed atmosphere
for musicians of all levels, to learn theory aspects of music, and gain
practical knowledge of performing. The music used will range from Hard
Bop, Modern to Contemporary Jazz, and will be arranged to a high level.
Saxophone Workshop
The
workshop aims to develop saxophone technique and performance in a
friendly creative environment. Each class explores saxophone and
musicianship skills that will enhance the individual and group
performer. This includes music theory, methods of practice, sight
reading, improvisation, aural work, and specific concepts to increase
your knowledge on the saxophone. This is worked concurrently with a
repertoire of saxophone music from different genres of music with a
focus on Classical and Jazz.
Weekly Saturday Jazz Workshops in Orpington (SE London) for anyone, any age, on any instrument, interested in developing their improvising skills and musicianship. It is a practical, performance based approach to learning in a nurturing group. Through the playing and study of standard jazz repertoire we cover some of the requirements for improvising including ear training, rhythmic skills, developing your harmonic understanding, learning transcriptions of some classic recordings and building a jazz vocabulary. Limited numbers. www.saturdayjazzworkshop.com
British and International Vocal (Jazz) Academy (BIVJA) workshop course is a high quality enterprise implementing the skills and experience of a full rhythm section. For those who wish to acquire a greater understanding of the working of that rhythm section plus harmony, aural, jazz music theory and jazz style through practical sessions integrating performance, audience communication, history, safe vocal technique, extending range and improvisation and all ‘tools of the trade’. In Ealing, BIVJA promotes a warm but challenging environment and as the course develops ALL students will have acquired some practical knowledge of piano, bass, kit and percussion playing and band leading skills in addition to vocal and technical skills. The support group created will assist students in self-promotion and performance opportunities. Verona Chard – 020 8992 1571 – leave message, and contact details. 07985 440902 www.veronachard.com/bivja v...@veronachard.com
The Julian Joseph Jazz Academy runs weekly in Hackney on Saturday afternoons, under the artistic direction of internationally renowned jazz pianist and composer Julian Joseph, offering talented young instrumentalists and vocalists aged 11-24, the opportunity to work with acclaimed jazz artists to develop their skills through a curriculum underpinned by an introduction to the American roots of jazz.
The Hertfordshire Music Service and North Herts Youth Jazz run the North Herts Youth Jazz Big Band rehearse Tues evenings, term time, at The North Herts Music School, Highbury House, Highbury Road, Hitchin SG4 9RU 01462 434052. Up to age 19. Improvisers welcome but guidance and instruction will be given to all who wish it. They will perform at least once in public each term to promote the playing of jazz amoung youth. There is a termly fee.
Essex Music Services, part of Essex County Council provide ” Quality instrumental tuition and workshops .. , covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles”. One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) for young musicians with a love for jazz with a min of grade 5 – audition entry. Meet monthly for rehearsals and also go on tour. Musical Director since '91 Martin Hathaway, is one of the country’s leading jazz musicians. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz. Tickets for their’ Jazz concerts 01206 798788 or email beverley...@essex.gov.uk
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tune to www.1940sukradio.co.uk
Adam Dyer presents a radio show on Phoenix FM, every Monday night 6pm – 8pm, playing jazz from the swing era to the present on 98FM in the Brentwood/Billericay area, available on app-stores and online: http://www.phoenixfm.com/2014/01/21/all-that-jazz/, helping to build a following for jazz among younger people. Adam teachs jazz piano/composition in Billericay (MA Guildhall School of Music and Drama). http://www.reverbnation.com/adamdyerjazz
Our friends at MEDWAY JAZZ publish a great newsletter covering a lot of what is going on in Kent. You can download their latest newsletter by clicking here: http://jazzupdate.co.uk/downloads/kentjazzspring14.pdf
Dave Self is a lifelong jazz fan, performer and DJ. He is a presenter of a jazz show for Blast 1386 – Tuesdays midday to CARL ORR on guitar [yes the guitarist with the billy cobham band] and ANDY NOBLE on keyboards . Carl and andy are both from Australia and are both top class exellent musicians 1pm, repeated on Fridays 8pm to 9pm. You can listen in at http://radiotime.com/station/s_6837/Blast_1386.aspx.
A really good website, kindly pointed out to us by Steve Duke. www.jazzonthetube.com. Basically it is a directory of all the great jazz videos which can be found on YouTube sorted by artist … highly addictive!
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Courtesy of our friends at J A Z Z N I G H T S
Clare: Jazznights in the Cavendish Suite at The Bell, Market Hill, CO10 8NN Reserve seating call 01787 237653.
Saffron Walden: Spike’s Place at The Saffron Hotel, High Street, Essex, CB10 1AZ presents AL NICHOLLS with the TED BEAMENT TRIO on Thursday 19th October. 8.30pm start. £12. Advance booking at 01245 420475.
Bury St Edmunds: The Apex present Songbook Sundays with SUE RICHARDSON on Sunday 22nd October. 11.30am start. £10 adv, £12 door.
Bishops Stortford: The band QUE PASA are back at the Rhodes Centre on Wednesday 1st November.
Colchester: The Arts Centre Jazz Club at Church Street (off Head Street) on Sunday 22nd October present the CHARLIE WOOD BAND. See www.colchesterartscentre.com. See www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com for details.
Cambridge: The annual Jazz Festival runs from the 11th to the 26th November with a host of top artists. See https://www.cambridgejazzfestival.info/ for details.
Cambridge: The jazz club at Hidden Rooms Booking: Online at www.cambridgejazz.org. Phone: 07827 012875. Email: in...@cambridgejazz.org.
Cambridge: Every Sunday night the ANDY BOWIE QUARTET are at the Tram Depot, Dover Street. See http://www.tramdepotcambridge.co.uk and https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie.
Cambridge: Hot Numbers Coffee Bar at Units 5-6, Dales Brewery, Gwydir St, CB1 2LJ features jazz from time to time. See www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk for details.
Brentwood: Spike’s Place at The Bardswell, Weald Road, CM14 4TJ features USA singer DENISE KING on Tuesday 7th November then USA saxophonist GREG ABATE on Tuesday 14th November.
Rawreth: The Belvedere Jazz & Music Club at The Chichester Hotel, Old Wickford Road, Nr Wickford, SS11 8UE Adm £12.50. 8pm to 10.30pm. Meals from 6.30pm. Tel: 07850 607075.
Hadleigh: The jazz club at Town Hall presents BRANDON ALLEN on Saturday 28th October. Contact george...@hotmail.co.uk.
Lowestoft: Milestones Jazz Club at the Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, NR33 0QG presents the PAUL HILL QUARTET on Sunday 5th Nov. http://www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk.
Mill Hill: jazz club
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‘leven o’clock, Saturday night - make it a date with The Late Paul Barnes for the very best in jazz, swing and classic popular music. “Teach Yourself Jazz Piano” - for the Today Programme in 1976 Paul set up a road-test of the book by Eddie Harvey of the Johnny Dankworth orchestra; the guinea pig was Julia Somerville in the days before she became a star newsreader. It’s informative, and it’s fun! Also on the menu are Zoot Sims, Georgina Jackson, Pete Long and Martin Taylor, plus lusty big band sounds from Charlie Barnet. All this and so much more at 11.00 pm on Saturday, October 28 on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and Three Counties. Also available nationally and internationally on the BBC iPlayer. The Late Paul Barnes - rhythm & rhubarb of the finest kind.
'Jazztonic' the weekly jazz music and magazine programme only available via www.radionenevalley.co.uk
and clicking on 'listen'. Every Weds evening at 7pm presented by David
Craigie. From ragtime, through swing and fusion to contemporary - the
best in jazz!
1st November - Dick Jones and Tony Rundle from the local Dave Barry Band
13th November - Ed Arm in conversation
A new venue in Essex - music Saturday nights and Sundays late afternoon at THE PRINCE ALBERT (The Green, Blackmore, Ingatestone CM4 0RT Tel: 01277821705) Delicious Meals available Mon- Sat: 12.00 – 15.00, 18.00 – 21.00 Sun: 12.00 – 16.00 princealbe...@outlook.com On Sunday 29th October, 4.00pm – 7.00pm - SOH BREEZY (Vocals & Piano) (www.sohbreezy.com) Free Admission. ‘Songs for a Lazy Sunday’ (Jazz, Blues, Bossa and Classic & Contemporary Pop)
WAVE-Walthamstow All Voice Ensemble
are preparing for a Christmas Concert on Dec 6th at St Mary's Church in
Walthamstow Village and are looking for local musicians - a jazz
pianist plus a horn player or a trio. The rehearsal would be Weds Nov
29th 7.30-9.30 in Walthamstow. wavy...@gmail.com
The Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle. Small Boat Owners Club, Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9AY. Saturday 28 October, 12 noon, Dick Smith & The Temple Jazz Band. Tickets including buffet £12. Hotline 01843 596789.
The Goff Dubber Dixieland Express on Saturday 11th November 6.30 for 7.30pm at Wickham Bishops Village Hall, just off A12 South of Witham, Essex CM8 3NN featuring;
Goff Dubber leading on reeds Peter Rudeforth on trumpet Peter
Morgan on bass Martin Guy on drums Tim Huskisson on piano
Mike Hogh on trombone.
The band plays a wide spectrum of jazz styles
from New Orleans, Dixieland, Swing, Urban Blues and Main
Stream. Bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles. For Tickets,
ring Gordon on 01621 891717.
BEDFORD JAZZ WORKSHOP - Thurs 9 Nov 8-10PM at Russell Park Club, 69 Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 3ND. Fee- £10. For more information ring 07976 313224 or email fr...@frankgriffith.co.uk. Led by Bedford-based saxophonist and educator, Frank Griffith. www.frankgriffith.co.uk All instruments and vocalists welcome. Sax, trumpet, flute, trombone, violin, guitar, piano, bass, drums, percussion .. and more. Reading music is not necessary as the emphasis will be on improvisation on basic jazz, blues and latin repertoire. All levels welcome and you don’t need to have previous experience improvising
Acanteen, established in 2001, is Chelmsford’s biggest independent restaurant and bar. Based in the heart of Chelmsford along the riverside, the family-run venue is hosting a weekly Friday night jazz club over the coming months served up with great food and drink. The latest FREE event is a weekly residency from East London drummer Andy Gangadeen and his Jazz Physicians. Andy has had an incredible career gracing records and live shows of such luminaries as Incognito, Baaba Maal, Soul to Soul, Massive Attack, Rudimental and Chase and Status. He is joined by bassist Nick Cohen who’s credits include tours with Roy Ayres, Don Blackman, Ernest Ranglin and Geoffrey Williams. Andy invites a guest musician each week from the London jazz circuit, so diners and drinkers are always treated to a varied yet consistent show. www.acanteen.co.uk
BEVERLEY STONE will be performing with the Vince Dunn Orchestra on Saturday 11th November
at the Warren Metropolitan Police Social Club in Croydon Road, Hayes,
Bromley, Kent BR2 7AL. Tickets including meal £30 available from box
office. Doors 7 - 12pm enqu...@mpthewarren.com
BEVERLEY STONE will be performing with the fabulous English Jazz Orchestra on Friday 17th November 2017 at the Enfield Baptist Church, Cecil Rd, Enfield EN2 6TG at 8pm. Tickets:£12.50 from the box office 07481 565 166 and email address martyn....@yahoo.co.uk No tickets can be posted, rather confirmation will be delivered via email. Cash ticket sales on the door on the night - no card facilities. Parking: The nearest surface car parks open in the evenings (avoid the multi-storeys, these close early and you might get locked in!) are:
- Sydney Road, Enfield EN2 6TS, accessible only from Cecil Road
- Genotin Road, Enfield EN1 2AW, behind Enfield Town Railway Station
There is some on-street parking available in Cecil Road after 6.30pm, but please check signs.
The next Jazz Evening at RSL (Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre) is on Tuesday 31st October 2017 featuring The one and only Paul Wood with Brian Dee Keyboard Len Skeat Bass and John Withers Drums. Fran's Raffle. Hope you can make it
JAZZ IN A BROAD WAY Live music and vamp jazz jam with the VA Band and Special Guests. International award winning acro-vocalist Verona Chard heads up this evening of sultry swing, funky beats, foot tapping originals and dance divining global tunes. Relax in our New Wimbledon Theatre Studio Theatre / Bar (93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG) where the mood is 'smoky' and the tunes will mesmerise and delight your soul. Bring your horns, vocal chops, drum sticks etc. and 'Play It Again Sam...' Doors 7pm Show starts 8pm. Admission £13.90
On the 21st November - THEYDON JAZZ CLUB will be hosting a Big Band Night featuring the 22-piece Marvin Beddows Big Band and Singers. Venue - Thornwood Common Village Hall, Weald Hall Lane 8 pm -10.30 admission is cash on door @ £12 per head. There is a bar and tea & coffee available. We can only admit our members and the first 50 people attending due to space limitations and the need to preserve a dance area.
Harmony In Harlem the Cambridge-based big
band specialising in authentic Duke Ellington, are performing The
Nutcracker Suite Ellington's take on everyone's favourite seasonal
Tchaikovsky. Thursday 30th November, 7:30pm at Great St Mary's Church, Senate House Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PQ in the heart of Cambridge. Tickets £15 on the door on online at http://www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk
Top International Clarinet star David Horniblow returns to the Arc, Old Harlow on Thursday 26th October
at the Arc (St John’s Arts Centre, St John’s Walk, Market St Old
Harlow, CM17 0AJ). Starts at 8pm. Admission £10. Details from John
Petters 01406 365 731
tjpost@ traditional-jazz.com
David Horniblow
one of London’s most in demand jazz clarinettists has played at many
top venues and festivals throughout the UK, Europe and beyond with some
of Britain’s best loved jazz names. He is one of very few to have
performed in the bands of all three of the legendary 3B’s of British
Jazz: Chris Barber, Kenny Ball, and Acker Bilk. He has also played and
recorded with household names like Jools Holland and Jamie Cullum. He
can currently be seen on TV as a member of the house band of Colliano’s
Club in the period drama Mr Selfridge and fronting his highly successful
band, the Dime Notes.
David specialises in interpreting the pioneer New Orleans clarinet players.
Multi-instrumentalist and entertainer, Colin Bray
returns, this time on piano. A favourite amongst regular visitors to
the Arc, Colin provides a unique and eccentric approach to his playing,
which has been so much a part of the UK jazz scene for many years.
Harlow bass ace, Keith Donald and ex Harlow drummin’ man, John Petters complete this exciting ensemble, which is sure to delight all who attend.
Frank Griffith's next Fancy Workshop will be on 25 October at 8-10PM at the Russell Park Club, 69 Goldington Rd, Bedford MK40 3ND with a new 2 hour slot. The new fee will be £10. Frank is planning on running it biweekly on Wednesdays for the time being.
Swanage Jazz Festival under threat - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1519580404/save-swanage-jazz-festival?ref=user_menu
The Cambridge Riverside Jazzband plays at the Six Bells, Fulbourn, just a couple of miles SE of Cambridge, every first and third Wednesday of the month at 8:30pm. Admission is £6 and there is a small dance floor, and of course, real ale! CRJ is the oldest trad band in the area, started by Ted Vousden in 1956 and run continuously since. We now play mainstream as well as traditional stuff and are happy to do requests if they were written before about 1950 ( and we've heard of them!!!). Come and give us a whirl!
The Southend Jazz Co-op is looking for a new bass player. They meet every Saturday at Hadleigh Old Fire Station 10am to 1pm. southendjazzco-op.co.uk See CALENDAR below.
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The Robert Bell Trio on the First and Third Thursday of the Month at The Speakeasy Bar, 175 Epping High Street, Epping CM16 4BL Superb Jazz trio featuring vocalist Robert Bell (Hendricks, Sinatra, Bennett, Torme ect) Graham Cuttill drums, Mike Baker guitar and Stuart Walker on keys. Free admission
little bread BIG JAM at The Royal Inn on The Park (111 Lauriston Road, E9 7HJ) returns to Wednesdays. Join Annie, Peter and the band in the Garden Bar at the back of this beautiful park-side pub. All instrumental and vocal jazz jammers and jazz-loving listeners, clappers and whoopers and their friends, families and lovers welcome. £4 for jammers. Contributions from grateful listeners welcome. Contact Annie on 07885480329 for more details.
Jo Harrop pays tribute to Peggy Lee, (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) one of the great figures of jazz and American popular song, with a career spanning six decades and one of the greatest exponents of Torch Song - unforgettable laments for unrequited or lost loves. Creamy voiced Jo Harrop delivers moving renditions of Peggy Lee classics as well as swinging out on other great songs from the canon. Songs featured include Peggy Lee’s 'Fever', 'The Folks Who Live On The Hill', ‘Why Don’t You Do Right’, ‘It’s A Good Day’, ‘I Love Being Here With You’ and ‘He’s a Tramp’ (this featuring in the Disney film The Lady And The Tramp) Jo Harrop guested on the album ‘Call Me Lucky’ by Alex Webb & The Copasetics, delivering what jazzman.com called ‘a smoothly sumptuous vocal’ on the Webb original ‘End of The Affair’. The album received four-star reviews in the Guardian and Evening Standard. '‘This girl was born to sing jazz!’ – Blues & Soul
TUESDAY 31ST OF OCTOBER - JOE GIBSON & TRIO WITH THE MUSIC OF DEAN MARTIN.
SPECIALLY COMMISSIONED EVENING OF MUSIC FOR ANNIE'S JAZZ. JOE WILL
PLAY AND SING ALL OF THE HITS THAT MADE DEAN MARTIN A FAVOURITE
WORLDWIDE.
WINTER PROMOTION - PUT A PARTY OF 8 TOGETHER AND GET 2 FREE PLACES.
THIS OFFER APPLIES FROM 24TH OCT TO 21ST NOV AND INCLUDES THE DANCE EVENT ON SAT 4TH NOV. BOOKING ESSENTIAL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER. TELEPHONE 07504-232783 OR E-MAIL boneswi...@gmail.com.
EVENTS INCLUDED IN THIS PROMOTION:
TUES 31ST OCTOBER - JOE GIBSON WITH THE MUSIC OF DEAN MARTIN & THE RAT PACK WITH GUEST ALEC PITMAN.
SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER - DANCE THE NIGHT AGAIN WITH MARTIN MCNEILL & HIS BOTTLENECK BLUES BAND FEATURING WES WESTON ON HARMONICA & VOCALS.
TUES 7TH NOV - THE JAZZ DYNAMOS.
TUES 14TH NOV - NATALIA FARRAN & SIMON SPILLETT WITH TED BEAMENT TRIO.
TUES 21ST NOV - THE GOOSEBUMPS.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BRENTWOOD – 8.00pm. The Bardswell, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Tel: 01245 420475 Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. email: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Admission £16.00 members £13.00 unless otherwise stated. Join the Facebook groups
Tuesday 7th November – 8.00pm
Denise King (singer from the USA) with John Pearce Simon Woolf and Winston Clifford
Tuesday 14th November - 8.00pm
Greg Abate (sax player from the USA) with Gunther Kurmayr Manuel Alvarez Matt Home
Tuesday 21st November - 8.00pm
‘PICANTI’ with Derek Nash – sax Dominic Ashworth – guitar – Neil
Angilley - piano Robin Jones – percussion Marc Cecil – drums Andy Staple
- bass
“SPIKES PLACE AT SAFFRON WALDEN” - Third Thursday of every month – 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub. For advance bookings contact: Susan 01245 420475. join the Facebook groups
Thursday 16th November – 8.30pm
Vasilis Xenopoulos & Nigel Price Steve Brown & Dario De Lecce
Admission £12.00 Food available
CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG (next to the Civic Theatre), mainly on Sunday lunchtime. The jazz is generally mainstream and modern and the club is justly proud of the quality. For an annual subscription of £10.00 (£15.00 joint) members are entitled to a £4.00 reduction on normal ticket prices, and notice of concerts. There's a friendly atmosphere, come along. Enq: Larry Newall-Smith 01245 256510. Adv booking: 01245 606505. join the Facebook groups
5th November: Denise King with John Pearce and Simon Woolf and Winston Clifford.
3rd December: Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Robin Aspland, Simon Thorpe and Bobby Worth.
XMAS JAZZ at CRAMPHORN THEATRE CHELMSFORD The hugely successful XMAS Jazz Specials have now been running for several years, with packed houses treated to stunning musicianship. Lots of fun on stage, the band is always greatly encouraged by the tremendous audience response. Larry and Zak collaborated for many years arranging and performing in em@il special, bringing fresh, unique arrangements of jazz standards to enthusiastic audiences in Chelmsford, London and beyond, in recent years concentrating on the now legendary XMAS Jazz seasons. Don’t miss the XMAS Jazz fun with all the regular mobsters including Adam Mader on everything and Andy Frost - the percussive mouth. After last year’s full houses, an additional date has been added to this year‘s XMAS jazz season at Chelmsford’s Cramphorn Theatre … everyman and his dog welcome .... come in your droves (or even in your cars?) (or sleighs?). Tickets are already on sale Be sure not to miss this year’s XMAS JAZZ special - please reserve your places early! Complimentary mince pies ... AND ... no silly paper hats.
Larry Berkovitz (piano/vocals) and Zak Barrett (saxes) present: XMAS JAZZ Special with Rowan Ward (saxes) Dom Copestick (saxes /vocals) Robert Rickenberg (dbl bass) AND special guests: virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Adam Mader (flugelhorn/violin/mandolin/melodica/recorders/whistling/face slapping etc.. and vocals) and Andy Frost (beatbox / drums) Tickets £15 (Sat 3pm tickets £10) Please note that a £1.50 booking fee applies per transaction for bookings paid by credit card To book - please call 01245 606505
Thursday 21st December 2017 @ 8pm
Friday 22nd December 2017 @ 8pm
Saturday 23rd December 2017 @ 3pm & 8pm
MUSIC AT MARIGOLDS, Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DJ. Doors and Licensed Bar 7.30pm, Fridays. 01279 414174 / 421763 musicatm...@ntlworld.com www.myspace.com/musicatmarigolds. Car Parking On Site and there are two Public Car Parks. We are now in the new Clubhouse which has been built between the Cricket Club’s two grounds. Carry on a bit further round Chippingfield and its on your left still. £8 Door
27th October - Simon Spillett – A Tribute to Tubby Hayes: Simon Spillett sax, Ted Beament keyboards Simon Thorpe bass Winston Clifford drums
This
month sees the return of yet another great act. Described as one of the
most popular and entertaining of the new wave of young British jazz
musicians, Simon Spillett’s driving and energised style has been
compared favourably with that of his idol, the late great Tubby
Hayes, arguably the most accomplished of the post-war British Bebop
generation, and his approach shares a similar love of dare-devil tempos
and all-out, no-holds-barred, intensity.
Simon has recorded studio
albums but openly admits that he, ‘really can't handle recording’ and so
has not made as many albums that other jazz musicians of his ability
have. Simon has won several jazz awards and in 2016, was appointed as a
Patron of the Jazz Centre UK, joining fellow patrons Sir Michael
Parkinson, Dame Cleo Laine, Van Morrison, Paul Jones (of Manfred Mann)
and Jools Holland.
He is always in demand at jazz venues across the
UK and has played at many major festivals including Brecon International
Jazz Festival, Swanage Jazz Festival, Wigan International Jazz
Festival, Wavendon Jazz Festival, Southport Jazz On A Winters
Weekend, Cleethorpes Beachcomber Jazz Festival and others. As ever the
Simon Spillett Quartet is sure to deliver a high energy performance of
straight-ahead jazz in tribute to the late, great Tubby Hayes guaranteed
to entertain everybody.
HORNCHURCH JAZZ CLUB, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1RS. The Hornchurch Conservative Club is a comfortable air-conditioned venue with a dance floor, drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and car parking, Normally Members £7, non-members £8. Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details. Sundays 8:30 – 11pm
29th October – The Jack Clifford Swingtette. Another wonderful end to another month of jazz at the club with an evening of traditional and jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack’s clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with guests including, as usual, Tim Huskisson playing the piano.
French-born Brigitte is one of the most versatile and exciting
vocalists to emerge in the last decade and dazzles in whatever musical
setting she finds herself. Tonight she visits the Great American and
Brazilian Songbooks in inimitable style.
“Her silky voice immediately created a sense of tranquility and solitude that left the audience in awe” LONDON JAZZ NEWS
BRIGITTE BERAHA vocal CHRIS INGHAM piano
Rev. ANDREW BROWN bass GEORGE DOUBLE drums
Friday 10th November at 8pm (Doors 7:30pm) £12 / £6 for u25
GYPSY JAZZ NIGHT with the BEN HOLDER QUARTET
BEN HOLDER violin KOUROSH KANANI guitar
JEZ COOK guitar PAUL JEFFRIES bass
JAZZ AT THE IVY ROOM - Farnham Conservative Club, Ivy House, Ivy Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PQ. Last Wednesday of the month.
The Farnham Conservative Club is a hidden gem of a venue in the centre
of town with drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and free
parking. Curry available from 7 pm. Show 7.45pm - 10.15 pm. All welcome.
Admission £12 (+ £0.50 booking fee online) Tickets: https://ivyroomjazz.yapsody.com Info: www.ivyroomjazz.co.uk in...@ivyroomjazz.co.uk
25th October 2017 - Derek Nash
Derek Nash (Saxes), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums)
Derek is renowned for his energetic, vibrant, passionate and charismatic performances on all four saxophones. At the forefront of the British Jazz movement, Derek has been a member of the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 2004, performing both live and on TV with such greats as Eric Clapton, Amy Winehouse, Chaka Khan, Gregory Porter, Emeli Sande, Jessie J, Sir Paul McCartney, Solomon Burke, Annie Lennox, Eddie Floyd, Sam Moore, Madeleine Peyroux, Roger Daltrey, David Sanborn, Eddi Reader and Tom Jones.
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB – The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, Visitors welcome . www.kingslangleyjazz.co.uk Keep an eye on the website for any late amendments.
I am sure many of you will be aware of the recent death of Ivor Rosenberg, a popular figure at the club over many years. The following is a tribute from Dave Smith:
October brings the sad news of the
death of Ivor Rosenberg. Ivor was a vibrant personality on our local
jazz scene, his ethereal alto sound recognizable in any musical company.
His wit, charm, and encyclopedic knowledge of all things made him such
good company. Ivor was a natural musician with an innate sense of
harmony and form.
He was a regular player at our club over the years
and was always featured in small groups, playing modern jazz of the
classic era. We send our condolences to his family and all his many
friends.
We are planning a celebration of Ivor's music on Tuesday 5th December to which all are welcome
October 31st - Lou's Sextet. We welcome again Louise and her sextet for an evening of Jazz, blues and Latin.
November 7th - Club Dixielanders. Our popular Traditional jazz band playing all the old favourites from the Crescent City.
November 14th - Conchord Big Band. A popular band led by Cliff Brown on trumpet (and a few vocals!) Always welcome at the club
November 21st - Treble Clef. With John Davis on alto sax / flute / piano , Jonathan Grogan guitar and Chris Hargreaves bass. A drumless quiet laid back trio playing a mixture of latin, swing and bepop. Vocals by Bryony.
November 28th - Hertswing Big Band. John Davies presents the expected Basie swing and drive with an ever stimulating programme. With star singer Vicky
FLEECEJAZZ - World class Jazz every Friday at Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ www.fleecejazz.org.uk Doors 7.30pm, gig starts 8.00 pm, 2 sets, ends approx 11.00 pm Ample parking; fully accessible - info 01787 211865 See website for directions as satnav can get you lost! Tickets - Box Office: 01787 211865; WeGotTickets (booking fee); On the door (cash/cheque)
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL – Usually the 3rd Saturday afternoon in the month. £8 on the door, start time of 12:30pm. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vet's surgery CM16 6DB. Licensed bar at village hall prices. Tea, coffee and snacks at reasonable prices, with parking - but get there early. Please phone Margaret or George on 01992 523535 to book northwealdvillagehall.org
The Jack Free Allstars. The legendary trombonist appears with regulars Pete Rudeforth, John Crocker, Tim Huskisson, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy, Colin Bray, Carol Braithwaite. Paul Higgs, Colin Good, Gary Wood, Julian Stringle, Trevor Whiting, JJ Vinten among recent guests.
November 18 December 16
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE JAZZ CLUB. Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF. Concerts usually every 1st SUNDAY
of the month, plus the odd extra event. Tickets £12 to £18. JAZZ
EXPRESS: Book for any three concerts and get tickets for just £10 each.
Students 2-for-1 admission!! Doors: 7pm. 1st Set: 7.30pm.
Arts Centre
box office: 01206 500900. Online: www.colchesterartscentre.com www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com
5th Nov - Theatralis presents Monk Misterioso: A Journey into the Silence of Thelonius Monk. The subtitle is taken from the enigmatic pianist’s last seven years of his at times turbulent life, when he stopped talking and playing, totally isolating himself from the world.
12th Nov - Martin Taylor & Alison Burns: Celebrating 100 Years of Ella Fitzgerald. Focussing on the classic recordings Ella made with Joe Pass.
19th Nov - Tommy Smith & Brian Kellock + Michael Spearman Trio. Two of Scotland’s finest bring appreciative audiences some of the most beautiful, haunting and iconic pieces in the jazz repertoire.
3rd Dec - Oxley/Meier Guitar Project. Expect a musical melange, including Pat Methenyesque songs, Hot Club swing, Latin cool and Turkish music.
17th Dec - Jason Fredericks Cinematic Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas - The Music of Vince Guaraldi. Paying homage to the genius of composer Vince Guaraldi and creator Charles M. Schulz, the trio perform music from the classic 1965 animated TV special.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BECKENHAM – 8:30pm. Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SR (Off South Eden Park Road). Admission £14.00 members £11.00 unless otherwise stated. 020 8650 2406 / 01245 420475 E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Advance bookings: Susan 01245 420475 join the Facebook groups
Thursday 2nd November – 8.30pm
Jim Mullen Alex Garnett Simon Woolf Winston Clifford
Thursday 9th November – 8.30pm
Denise King (singer from the USA) with John Pearce Simon Woolf and Bobby Worth
Admission £15.00 members £12.00
Thursday 23rd November – 8.30pm
Richard Pite & Phillip Achille with Gunther Kurmayr Charlie Pyne
plus special guest Chinar
Admission £15.00 members £12.00
JAZZNIGHTS @ THE BELL, CLARE The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NN. from 7.30 – 10.00pm £10 Admission. www.jazz-nights.com. Reserve seating on 01787 237653 or email reply – pay on the door. With Simon Brown (keys), Bernie Hodgkins (bs) & Roger Odell (drs) + LARRAINE ODELL (voc). Downstairs in the Tudor Room.
Sunday 5th Nov – CHRISTINE TOBIN
Sunday 19th Nov – QUE PASA
Sunday 3rd Dec – ROGER BEAUJOLAIS
Sunday 17th Dec – LAURA ZAKIAN
Sunday 7th Jan – LIANE CARROLL
Sunday 21st Jan – CHRIS ALLARD
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 00pm To book please call 01303 277175 or twink...@btinternet.com Derick Woodland Beryl Wood. Gigs start 8pm - Adm £12
Tuesday October 31st THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ Adm £12 www.plong.co.uk
10/11 – Billericay
15/11 - Essex County Bowls with special guest: Mick Foster – baritone sax.
08/12 – Billericay
16/12 – North Weald
20/12 – Essex Bowls with special guest: Digby Fairweather - trumpet
DAVID PRICE (banjo, guitar, vocal) will be appearing at the following:
Sun. 12th Nov. Colchester Jazz Club, Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1EJ. 7.45-10.30pm. – with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.
RON SPACK’S JAZZTET at THE OAKWOOD. 564 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, SS9 5HX. Tel: 01702 512819. Every Monday. Free 8.30 till 11.00pm. Meals served during the evening. Ron Spack's Jazztet, Ron leading on bass
RON SPACK’S LUNCHTIME JAZZ at THE WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Westcliff on Sea, Essex. SSO 7QW. 01702 345247. Sunday 1pm. Ron on Bass, plus guest.
PETER JEZARD FORTHCOMING GIGS
on October 1st we will be back at the ALBION Rowhedge for our usual Sunday afternoon jazz 2 – 4:30pm
The Wagon in Wix from 8:30 - 11pm (and on every 3rd Wednesday of the month) with The Blackwater Band from 8:30 to 11 pm and on the 3rd Wednesday of every month during 2017 There will be happy jazz provided The Blackwater Band
THE BOTTLENECK BLUES CLUB meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester – 41 New Road, Rochester ME1 1DX. Normally tickets £12. Doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. www.bottleneckblues.com. Good food, reasonably priced available to eat at your table if required. Further information, upcoming shows, map etc, available at www.bottleneckblues.com.
Tuesday 28th November. We have the amazing Red Butler who were the 'breakthrough' band of 2016. Now matured and metamorphosed into guitar driven blues at it's very best. Much nominated and awarded.
Chris Neill
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‘leven o’clock, Saturday night - make it a date with The Late Paul Barnes for the very best in jazz, swing and classic popular music, including a celebration of the saxophone and Adolphe Sax, the Belgian who invented it. Hear it played by such as Stan Getz, Paul Desmond, Ben Webster, Joe Temperley, Kathy Stobart, Sidney Bechet; plus Sax Appeal, Saxpak and Supersax. All this and so much more at 11.00 pm on Saturday, November 4 on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and Three Counties. Also available nationally and internationally on the BBC iPlayer. The Late Paul Barnes - rhythm & rhubarb of the finest kind.
'Jazztonic' the weekly jazz music and magazine programme only available via www.radionenevalley.co.uk and clicking on 'listen'. Every Weds evening at 7pm presented by David Craigie. From ragtime, through swing and fusion to contemporary - the best in jazz!
13th November - Ed Arm in conversation
As part of the Cambridge Jazz Festival JO FOOKS will be appearing with Caxton Swing on Monday 20th November at Churchill College's Music Recital Room, Storey's Way Cambridge. Support will be the Churchill College Jazz Group. Jo, who was a member of Humphrey Lyttelton's band, will be playing some of her own compositions as well as some mainstream standards with Caxton Swing. Free parking available onsite in Churchill Road
Meet from 7pm in the Buttery Bar. Main performance starts at 8pm
Tickets at £11 or £9 from WEGOTTICKETS.COM/EVENT/412165
The Sparrows of Paris, french musette group based in London, play at Jamboree (Courtyard of Cable Street Studios, 566 Cable Street London E1W 3HB Tube Limehouse) on Sunday 26 November at 8:45pm. Doors 7:30pm. Parisian singer Carolyn Saint-Pé and her quartet The Sparrows of Paris, with Pete Watson on accordion, Lucy Tasker on clarinet, Andrea Vergani on guitar and Julia Doyle on double bass, transport you in time and place to Paris of the beginning of the 20th century with a repertoire of vintage french chansons, javas, tangos, valses musette and the odd foxtrot. With their new album Javas, The Sparrows of Paris keep the musette genre alive with two new songs, Chez Raymond which relates the lives of the French in the UK and Brexzut! the song about brexit! Tickets: £6
A new venue in Essex - music Saturday nights and Sundays late afternoon at THE PRINCE ALBERT (The Green, Blackmore, Ingatestone CM4 0RT Tel: 01277821705) Delicious Meals available Mon- Sat: 12.00 – 15.00, 18.00 – 21.00 Sun: 12.00 – 16.00 princealbe...@outlook.com On Sunday 29th October, 4.00pm – 7.00pm - SOH BREEZY (Vocals & Piano) (www.sohbreezy.com) Free Admission. ‘Songs for a Lazy Sunday’ (Jazz, Blues, Bossa and Classic & Contemporary Pop)
WAVE-Walthamstow All Voice Ensemble are preparing for a Christmas Concert on Dec 6th at St Mary's Church in Walthamstow Village and are looking for local musicians - a jazz pianist plus a horn player or a trio. The rehearsal would be Weds Nov 29th 7.30-9.30 in Walthamstow. wavy...@gmail.com
The Goff Dubber Dixieland Express on Saturday 11th November 6.30 for 7.30pm at Wickham Bishops Village Hall, just off A12 South of Witham, Essex CM8 3NN featuring;
Goff Dubber leading on reeds Peter Rudeforth on trumpet Peter Morgan on bass Martin Guy on drums Tim Huskisson on piano Mike Hogh on trombone.
The band plays a wide spectrum of jazz styles from New Orleans, Dixieland, Swing, Urban Blues and Main Stream. Bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles. For Tickets, ring Gordon on 01621 891717.
BEDFORD JAZZ WORKSHOP - Thurs 9 Nov 8-10PM at Russell Park Club, 69 Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 3ND. Fee- £10. For more information ring 07976 313224 or email fr...@frankgriffith.co.uk. Led by Bedford-based saxophonist and educator, Frank Griffith. www.frankgriffith.co.uk All instruments and vocalists welcome. Sax, trumpet, flute, trombone, violin, guitar, piano, bass, drums, percussion .. and more. Reading music is not necessary as the emphasis will be on improvisation on basic jazz, blues and latin repertoire. All levels welcome and you don’t need to have previous experience improvising
Acanteen, established in 2001, is Chelmsford’s biggest independent restaurant and bar. Based in the heart of Chelmsford along the riverside, the family-run venue is hosting a weekly Friday night jazz club over the coming months served up with great food and drink. The latest FREE event is a weekly residency from East London drummer Andy Gangadeen and his Jazz Physicians. Andy has had an incredible career gracing records and live shows of such luminaries as Incognito, Baaba Maal, Soul to Soul, Massive Attack, Rudimental and Chase and Status. He is joined by bassist Nick Cohen who’s credits include tours with Roy Ayres, Don Blackman, Ernest Ranglin and Geoffrey Williams. Andy invites a guest musician each week from the London jazz circuit, so diners and drinkers are always treated to a varied yet consistent show. www.acanteen.co.uk
BEVERLEY STONE will be performing with the Vince Dunn Orchestra on Saturday 11th November at the Warren Metropolitan Police Social Club in Croydon Road, Hayes, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AL. Tickets including meal £30 available from box office. Doors 7 - 12pm enqu...@mpthewarren.com
BEVERLEY STONE will be performing with the fabulous English Jazz Orchestra on Friday 17th November 2017 at the Enfield Baptist Church, Cecil Rd, Enfield EN2 6TG at 8pm. Tickets:£12.50 from the box office 07481 565 166 and email address martyn....@yahoo.co.uk No tickets can be posted, rather confirmation will be delivered via email. Cash ticket sales on the door on the night - no card facilities. Parking: The nearest surface car parks open in the evenings (avoid the multi-storeys, these close early and you might get locked in!) are:
- Sydney Road, Enfield EN2 6TS, accessible only from Cecil Road
- Genotin Road, Enfield EN1 2AW, behind Enfield Town Railway Station
There is some on-street parking available in Cecil Road after 6.30pm, but please check signs.
JAZZ IN A BROAD WAY Live music and vamp jazz jam with the VA Band and Special Guests. International award winning acro-vocalist Verona Chard heads up this evening of sultry swing, funky beats, foot tapping originals and dance divining global tunes. Relax in our New Wimbledon Theatre Studio Theatre / Bar (93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG) where the mood is 'smoky' and the tunes will mesmerise and delight your soul. Bring your horns, vocal chops, drum sticks etc. and 'Play It Again Sam...' Doors 7pm Show starts 8pm. Admission £13.90
On the 21st November - THEYDON JAZZ CLUB will be hosting a Big Band Night featuring the 22-piece Marvin Beddows Big Band and Singers. Venue - Thornwood Common Village Hall, Weald Hall Lane 8 pm -10.30 admission is cash on door @ £12 per head. There is a bar and tea & coffee available. We can only admit our members and the first 50 people attending due to space limitations and the need to preserve a dance area.
Harmony In Harlem the Cambridge-based big band specialising in authentic Duke Ellington, are performing The Nutcracker Suite Ellington's take on everyone's favourite seasonal Tchaikovsky. Thursday 30th November, 7:30pm at Great St Mary's Church, Senate House Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PQ in the heart of Cambridge. Tickets £15 on the door on online at http://www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk
Swanage Jazz Festival under threat - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1519580404/save-swanage-jazz-festival?ref=user_menu
The Cambridge Riverside Jazzband plays at the Six Bells, Fulbourn, just a couple of miles SE of Cambridge, every first and third Wednesday of the month at 8:30pm. Admission is £6 and there is a small dance floor, and of course, real ale! CRJ is the oldest trad band in the area, started by Ted Vousden in 1956 and run continuously since. We now play mainstream as well as traditional stuff and are happy to do requests if they were written before about 1950 ( and we've heard of them!!!). Come and give us a whirl!
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The Robert Bell Trio on the First and Third Thursday of the Month at The Speakeasy Bar, 175 Epping High Street, Epping CM16 4BL Superb Jazz trio featuring vocalist Robert Bell (Hendricks, Sinatra, Bennett, Torme ect) Graham Cuttill drums, Mike Baker guitar and Stuart Walker on keys. Free admission
little bread BIG JAM at The Royal Inn on The Park (111 Lauriston Road, E9 7HJ) returns to Wednesdays. Join Annie, Peter and the band in the Garden Bar at the back of this beautiful park-side pub. All instrumental and vocal jazz jammers and jazz-loving listeners, clappers and whoopers and their friends, families and lovers welcome. £4 for jammers. Contributions from grateful listeners welcome. Contact Annie on 07885480329 for more details.
As from 13th September the Cambridge Jazz Jam will no longer operate at the Carpenters Arms. We are looking at other possible venues. Meanwhile, please consult our Facebook page (“Cambridge Jazz Jam”) for updates.
There is a new Jazz Jam at the Burleigh Arms, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, on Tuesdays 8 to 11, starting 21st March. Musicians and singers welcome
Jazz Gig and Jam with The Michael Connolly Quartet - Every last Sunday of the month at 5.00-8.30 at The Spread Eagle, Queen's Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4HD. Free Entry. Guests welcome just bring your instrument. Also there is a Jazz Gig and Jam on the first Sunday of every month at The Kings Arms, 2 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London W1J 7QAT from 6.30pm - 10.00pm
A new Jazz Jam night at the Forester's Arms, Colchester. Held on the last Thursday of every month. Members of the band of the parachute regiment Big Band are hosting an evening of Jazz where they will play a short set of music until they open up the floor to anyone who wants to Jam, any ability. The house band consists of: Pianist, Drummer, Bass, Trombone and Trumpet.
There is a Jazz Jam session on alternate Tuesday lunch times at The Battle of Britain Club, Hillingdon Road, Hillingdon (Nr Uxbridge) UB10 0RY from 12 midday until 2.00pm. Good players welcome as is anyone who enjoys listening to good jazz. We have a bar and food is also available. It's all very informal and friendly.
Mascara Bar, 72 Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington N16 6XS. Every Tuesday: House trio + jam. 8.30. (F). info: 07905 151894
Mill Hill Jazz Club host a regular end of month, Wednesday, open stage for quality musicians. Val’s House band provides the professional rhythm section that binds it all together. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk valgo...@gmail.com 0208 207 045
Jazz at the Green Note “jam great atmosphere!” on the 1st Sunday of every month. Music 8:30pm – Band set followed by a jam. 106 Parkway, Camden NW1 7AN.
There is a jazz jam every Saturday with the Nora Bite trio at 9:30pm, original music in the first set followed by a jazz standards jam. Free entrance. Venue: Troyganic, 132 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch E2 8DP. Usual house band is a guitar trio led by Nora Bite. Until 2am .
There is a Jam session on the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. The house band regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). After short set from house band, stage open for jammers and singers. Running for 5 years now simon...@madasafish.com
Singers' Night at Nelson (48 Stanhope Street, London NW1. six min walk from Warren Street station). 2nd Tuesday of each month. Open mic for jazz vocalists. In 18th year. Excellent accompanists. Food available. £8 singers, £7 guests, £5 full time students with student card. Doors, list 6.00pm, music 7.45 - 10.30pm. Chris Legee jazz...@waitrose.com.
Jazz jam sessions at the Fox and Firkin pub, 316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. House band play a set from 8.30, jam session from 9.30-11pm. Come and sing, play or listen. Free entry & a good pizza menu !
There is a LondonBluesJams Yahoo! Group – blues rock n roll soul jam every Wednesday 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm . The Crown Inn, Roneo Corner, 360 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch ,Essex RM12 4TW. info Bob Marks 07503 16 45 72 Full back line. P.A. Keys, Saxes and Brass. Mainly blues but all tastes catered for. All musos welcome – beginners to pros and bands. Vocalists especially welcome.
The Ipswich Jazz Collective meet on the 2nd Friday in the month to hold a jam session at the Golden Hind Pub on Nacton Road Ipswich. Set up 7.30 for 8pm start. Bass amp & drums set up, PA on request. Guitarists to bring their own amps. No entrance fee and all levels of player catered for. Further details/contact at http://www.ipswichjazzcollective.blogspot.co.uk
The Norwich Jazz Jam is at the Fat Cat and Canary every Monday featuring Mark Jolley (violin), Lee Vasey (guitar), Ian Hireson (bass) & Matt Furness (drums)
Tendring Jazz Collective - Come and jam with our house band. Bring your instrument, voice, friends & family and enjoy a night of good music and good fun! Hosted by local musicians, including guitar, bass and drums. Facebook page “Tendring Jazz Collective” Last Wednedsday of each month from 8pm till 10:30pm. The New Bell Inn, Outpart Eastward, Harwich, Essex CO12 3EN.
Open Jazz Jam, “Who Pays The Piper” at The White Horse' Pub, Mill Rd, Husborne Crawley, Beds MK43 0XE, 1 mile from M1 Jn 13, A507 between Ridgmont and Woburn. Fortnightly session on Tuesdays from 8–11.00pm. FREE ENTRY – though we ask for donations toward back line, occasional raffle. Pub food, Chris 07804140606 chris.b...@bigfoot.com
There is a new jazz jam in Suffolk, in the picturesque market town of Woodbridge - it happens on Thursday evenings once a month, there is a facebook group people can join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1503416799918503/?fref=ts at the Kings Head, 17 Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LP http://www.kingsheadwoodbridge.co.uk For more info e-mail ben.wat...@gmail.com
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BELVEDERE JAZZ & MUSIC CLUB, every Wednesday evening is at The Chichester Hotel, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford SS11 8UE (Off A129, 800 yards Wickford side of The Carpenters Arms roundabout). Meals available from 6:30pm whilst you sit at a candlelit table, either before or whilst enjoying the top quality jazz which commences at 8:00pm until 10.30pm. Top International, Regional Bands and Artists, including Big Bands, Swing and Mainstream, all tuneful easy listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly welcoming atmosphere ~ Admission is from £12.50 on the door ~ Large free car park ~ Drinks at pub prices ~ Newcomers most welcome. www.belvederejazz.co.uk ; Telephone: 07850 607075 or Email:mailto::belved...@gmail.co
8th November – Salena Jones Salena Jones – vocals Martin Shaw – trumpet Gunther Kurmayr – piano Jules Jackson - double bass Pete Cater - drums
Infinitely versatile, Salena Jones iconic world-ranked singer swings from jazz standards to more intimate material. Whether singing Cole Porter, Duke Ellington or Gershwin jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, or more contemporary songs written or popularised by Sting, Lionel Richie, Bacharach or Stevie Wonder, Salena Jones' set list always showcases her great talent to reach almost any kind of audience. Salena has sung with Louis Armstrong, Hank Jones, Ray Brown, Sarah Vaughan, Maynard Ferguson, Lionel Hampton, Dudley Moore, Roy Budd, and Antonio Carlos Jobim, the BBC Big Band and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Salena is accompanied by a top Quartet - reservation is recommended.
15th November – “ A Taste of Bechet” – Dave Browning Quartet featuring Pete Allen
Dave Browning – piano Pete Allen - saxes & clarinet Martin Guy – drums
Keith Donald - double bass
A fabulous entertaining evening featuring the music of Sidney Bechet by these talented musicians. Led by the superb stride pianist Dave Browning and brilliant clarinettist-saxophonist Pete Allen, along with drummer Martin Guy and double bassist Keith Donald.
22nd November – Big Screen Take Two Dave Newton - piano
Tom Farmer - double bass Matt Skelton – drums
After their highly successful Big Screen Take One, we welcome them back for another melodious evening of classic film hits performed by Big Screen who are an elegant British piano trio conceived by drummer Matt Skelton, whose work with the John Wilson Orchestra has made him well acquainted with jazz now takes on movie music; 13 times British Jazz Award Winner pianist David Newton and Empirical double bassist Tom Farmer complete this absolute top quality line-up.
The memorable themes given respectfully creative treatments by Dave Newton – a pianist with a sublime touch, a rich harmonic imagination and understated power to surprise – is ripplingly graceful on a whispering ‘Chariots of Fire’, light-stepping and jubilant over Skelton’s crisp brushwork and Farmer’s tuneful double bass. Other tunes performed will include ‘Luck be a Lady,’ ‘Surrey With The Fringe on Top’, ‘Where or When,’ ‘Laura’, ‘Emily’ etc.
29th November – Jo Harrop pays homage to Peggy Lee Jo Harrop – vocals Alex Webb – piano Tony Kofi - sax Miles Danso - double bass Joel Prime – drums
Jo Harrop pays tribute to Peggy Lee, (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) one of the great figures of jazz and American popular song, with a career spanning six decades and one of the greatest exponents of Torch Song - unforgettable laments for unrequited or lost loves. Creamy voiced Jo Harrop delivers moving renditions of Peggy Lee classics as well as swinging out on other great songs from the canon. Songs featured include Peggy Lee’s 'Fever', 'The Folks Who Live On The Hill', ‘Why Don’t You Do Right’, ‘It’s A Good Day’, ‘I Love Being Here With You’ and ‘He’s a Tramp’ (this featuring in the Disney film The Lady And The Tramp) Jo Harrop guested on the album ‘Call Me Lucky’ by Alex Webb & The Copasetics, delivering what jazzman.com called ‘a smoothly sumptuous vocal’ on the Webb original ‘End of The Affair’. The album received four-star reviews in the Guardian and Evening Standard. '‘This girl was born to sing jazz!’ – Blues & Soul
JAZZ@ST ANT’S A great weekly jazz night – now in its 13th year! St Anthony’s Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7 9PN. Every Weds 8.30 pm. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all proceeds go to the band. For latest listings visit www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants. Please download their current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants
8 Nov: Jez Franks (guitar) + t.b.c.
15 Nov: Marius Rudnick (tenor/flute) + Ayo Akintonwa )guitar)
22 Nov: Simon Spillett (tenor) + Hilary Cameron (piano)
29 Nov: OCTET – Mark Tydeman (tpt/flg) + Mervin Samuels (alto) + Leszek Kulaszewicz (tenor) + Andrew Linham (baritone) + Ayo Akintonwa (guitar) + Hilary Cameron (piano) + Lester Bennett (drums) + John Pamenter (bass/arrangements)
with John Withers (drums) – not 29 Nov &
and John Pamenter (double bass) – not 25 Oct
THEYDON JAZZ CLUB @ THORNWOOD VILLAGE HALL, Weald Hall Lane, CM16 6NB. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 8 pm to 10.30. Traditional/Dixieland/New Orleans Jazz featuring excellent live bands for listening and dancing. Drinks & snacks / tea & coffee / dance floor / plentiful seating / free car park. All are welcome. Admission - Guests £12, Members £10. Children admitted under supervision, free for 12 and unders. Disabled facillities are available. Visit www.theydonjazzclub.org.uk or contact Dave & Sheila Dyer – tel: 01945 588325; email: daved...@gmail.com
The Theydon Jazz Club will be moving venues on Wed 10th January 2018 to ''The Abridge Village Hall'' at 39 Ongar Road, Abridge, Essex RM4 1UD. The Club will also be renamed ''The Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club".
Nov 7th - The Chosen Men
Nov 21st - The Melvin Beddows Big Band (22piece) Big Band Night featuring the-22 piece Marvin Beddows Big Band and Singers. Admission is cash on door @ £12 per head. There is a bar and tea & coffee available. We can only admit our members and the first 50 people attending due to space limitations and the need to preserve a dance area.
Dec 5th - T B A
Dec 19th - THE THEYDON SELECT SIX Peter Rudeforth tpt Julian Marc Stringle Reeds And Flaxman Tbe Tim Huskisson Pno Roger Curphey bass Alan Clark Dms
JAZZ at O Bs’ Welcomes all Jazz Fans to Old Brentwoods’ Club, Ashwells Road, Brentwood, Essex. CM15 9SE Dave Grant continues to support Live Music on the last Tuesday each month bringing a kaleidoscope of jazz styles by talented professional guest musicians plus the resident trio of Hilary Cameron - keys, Ted Simkins - bass and Dave Grant - drums, in pleasant surroundings, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a licensed bar with snacks on request. Doors 7pm, music from 8 till 10.45pm Entrance on door £10.00. For info. contact Dave Grant 01708 or Richard 07935 441616 or gr...@aol.com. Website: www.jazzatobs.co.uk
Tuesday, 28th November - PRE CHRISTMAS JAZZ / BUFFET featuring CARLTON JAZZ comprising Mike Cotton, trumpet & vocals, Paul Higgs, keyboard, Derek Clenshaw, trombone, Martin Nickless, clarinet, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, drums, who begin the party sprit with the oncoming Christmas season playing all styles, shades, tempos from Dixie to Mainstream plus our usual Christmas Buffet all for the party entrance cost of £15.00.
Mike Cotton trumpet & vocals played in various trad jazz bands in the late '50s, and in 1960 formed a group of his own and their sound was pure Dixieland. Known as the Mike Cotton Jazzmen the group played as many as 300 gigs a year. But as music styles constantly change Mike also changed and became known to play with a variety of entertainers. In the years since, he has remained active as a session musician, and in the '90s played with the 100 Club All-Stars, while the Mike Cotton Sound's name periodically surfaces, more thorough the history of British traditional jazz.
Paul Higgs, keyboards, needs no introduction being a regular visitor to the Club in a variety of guises that this multi-instrumentalist performs across the country usually with his preferred instrument, trumpet. He currently is touring with the fantastic Chris Ingham Quartet with the brilliant musical biographies, ‘Hoagy’ and ‘Dudley’ portraying the lives and music of the legends Hoagy Carmichael and Dudley Moore both of which are receiving acclaim by critics across the country. However on this occasion he will be enlightening you to his excellent keyboard skills of a master musician.
Derek Clenshaw trombonist, so often the choice of many top bandleaders, when in need of a freelance jazz musician. Performing with all UK jazz stars, with a music preference for mainstream and jazz standards, along with having that sweet touch with the warm rounded sound of the trombone. Derek has been seen in many bands, mainstream and traditional, and has played with such well-known names as Humphrey Lyttleton, Freddie Randall, Terry Lightfoot, Janusz Carmello, Bob Kerr, Julian Marc Stringle, Mike “Magic” Henry, Mike Cotton, Bruce Adams, John Crocker, Enrico Tomasso and Simon Spillett.
Martin Nickless, clarinet, makes clear his first love in music is for the big band and his career includes various genres of music from classical to pop. He has played for many West End shows, sessions for composer Stanley Myers as well as touring with Jack Jones, Frankie Vaughan & Norman Wisdom. Martin is also known for his writing and arranging and is clearly an outstanding exponent of the clarinet and called upon for many gigs.
Ted 'the hat' Simkins, skeletal bass, and a member of the resident trio, is one of the elder statesmen of bass players around. All musicians still wish for the same energy and prowess that he puts in at every gig. Ted fits into the groove automatically such is the experience of this much admired musician whose main interest at one time was photography. If he could bottle what keeps him going, he would make a fortune.
Dave Grant, drums, the leader of the resident trio at Jazz at O B’s primarily in the interest of keeping Jazz live in Brentwood. Dave enjoys the ‘Dixieland’ style of jazz having played with many musicians of that genre and the many others who have guested at the Club. Has his own DG Quartet playing local gigs and runs Carlton Jazz.
ANNIE'S JAZZ @ THORPE BAY GOLF CLUB. Annie's Jazz is at Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Thorpe Hall Avenue. Thorpe Bay. Southend-on-Sea. SS1-3AT on Tuesdays. Food served from 7pm until 8pm and the music will start at 8.00pm. Please phone Annie for reservations 07504-232783 or e-mail boneswi...@gmail.com.
WINTER PROMOTION - PUT A PARTY OF 8 TOGETHER AND GET 2 FREE PLACES.
THIS OFFER APPLIES TO 21ST NOV AND INCLUDES THE DANCE EVENT ON SAT 4TH NOV. BOOKING ESSENTIAL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER. TEL 07504-232783 OR E-MAIL boneswi...@gmail.com.
EVENTS INCLUDED IN THIS PROMOTION:
SAT 4TH NOVEMBER - MARTIN MCNEILL & HIS BOTTLENECK BLUES BAND
TUES 7TH NOV - THE JAZZ DYNAMOS.
TUES 14TH NOV - NATALIA FARRAN & SIMON SPILLETT WITH TED BEAMENT TRIO.
TUES 21ST NOV - THE GOOSEBUMPS.
SAT 4TH NOVEMBER - DANCE THE NIGHT AGAIN WITH MARTIN MCNEILL & HIS BOTTLENECK BLUES BAND FEATURING WES WESTON ON HARMONICA & VOCALS.
DANCE THE NIGHT AGAIN WITH MARTIN MCNEILL & HIS BOTTLENECK BLUES BAND FEATURING WES WESTON ON HARMONICA AND VOCALS. ENJOY THE EXCITING SOUNDS OF WEST COAST SWING, BOOGIE WOOGIE & BLUES OR JUST EAT, SIT & LISTEN WITH YOUR FRIENDS.
SUNDAY THE 5TH OF NOVEMBER.
TUES 7TH NOV - THE JAZZ DYNAMOS.
Jazz Dynamos take well known songs and transform them with a mix of jazz, bossa, samba, and contemporary pop music - occasionally all at the same time! An eclectic repertoire that includes everything from classic Peggy Lee to Latin versions of Dolly Parton and Madonna hits, has led to acclaimed appearances throughout Europe – including ‘SOLD OUT’ shows at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Club in London and performances in such disparate countries as Azerbaijan, Mauritius, and Cambodia. Jazz Dynamos have also appeared at numerous private events for both British and Hollywood Royalty.The technique, versatility and sheer joy in Lucy Randell’s versatile and joyous singing, allied to the swingiest, funkiest, best dressed rhythm section in the UK, make this a lively and entertaining show not to be missed!
Lucy Randell – Vocals and Percussion Mark Adelman – Keyboard
Anders Janes – Double Bass Dominique Metz – Drums and Backing Vocals Stewart Curtis – Saxes, Flute and Piccolo
TUES 14TH NOV - NATALIA FARRAN & SIMON SPILLETT WITH TED BEAMENT TRIO.
TUES 21ST NOV - THE GOOSEBUMPS.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BRENTWOOD – 8.00pm. The Bardswell, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Tel: 01245 420475 Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. email: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Admission £16.00 members £13.00 unless otherwise stated. Join the Facebook groups
Tuesday 7th November – 8.00pm
Denise King (singer from the USA) with John Pearce Simon Woolf and Winston Clifford
Tuesday 14th November - 8.00pm
Greg Abate (sax player from the USA) with Gunther Kurmayr Manuel Alvarez Matt Home
Tuesday 21st November - 8.00pm
‘PICANTI’ with Derek Nash – sax Dominic Ashworth – guitar – Neil Angilley - piano Robin Jones – percussion Marc Cecil – drums Andy Staple - bass
“SPIKES PLACE AT SAFFRON WALDEN” - Third Thursday of every month – 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub. For advance bookings contact: Susan 01245 420475. join the Facebook groups
Thursday 16th November – 8.30pm
Vasilis Xenopoulos & Nigel Price Steve Brown & Dario De Lecce
Admission £12.00 Food available
CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG (next to the Civic Theatre), mainly on Sunday lunchtime. The jazz is generally mainstream and modern and the club is justly proud of the quality. For an annual subscription of £10.00 (£15.00 joint) members are entitled to a £4.00 reduction on normal ticket prices, and notice of concerts. There's a friendly atmosphere, come along. Enq: Larry Newall-Smith 01245 256510. Adv booking: 01245 606505. join the Facebook groups
5th November: Denise King with John Pearce and Simon Woolf and Winston Clifford.
3rd December: Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Robin Aspland, Simon Thorpe and Bobby Worth.
XMAS JAZZ at CRAMPHORN THEATRE CHELMSFORD The hugely successful XMAS Jazz Specials have now been running for several years, with packed houses treated to stunning musicianship. Lots of fun on stage, the band is always greatly encouraged by the tremendous audience response. Larry and Zak collaborated for many years arranging and performing in em@il special, bringing fresh, unique arrangements of jazz standards to enthusiastic audiences in Chelmsford, London and beyond, in recent years concentrating on the now legendary XMAS Jazz seasons. Don’t miss the XMAS Jazz fun with all the regular mobsters including Adam Mader on everything and Andy Frost - the percussive mouth. After last year’s full houses, an additional date has been added to this year‘s XMAS jazz season at Chelmsford’s Cramphorn Theatre … everyman and his dog welcome .... come in your droves (or even in your cars?) (or sleighs?). Tickets are already on sale Be sure not to miss this year’s XMAS JAZZ special - please reserve your places early! Complimentary mince pies ... AND ... no silly paper hats.
Larry Berkovitz (piano/vocals) and Zak Barrett (saxes) present: XMAS JAZZ Special with Rowan Ward (saxes) Dom Copestick (saxes /vocals) Robert Rickenberg (dbl bass) AND special guests: virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Adam Mader (flugelhorn/violin/mandolin/melodica/recorders/whistling/face slapping etc.. and vocals) and Andy Frost (beatbox / drums) Tickets £15 (Sat 3pm tickets £10) Please note that a £1.50 booking fee applies per transaction for bookings paid by credit card To book - please call 01245 606505
Thursday 21st December 2017 @ 8pm
Friday 22nd December 2017 @ 8pm
Saturday 23rd December 2017 @ 3pm & 8pm
MUSIC AT MARIGOLDS, Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DJ. Doors and Licensed Bar 7.30pm, Fridays. 01279 414174 / 421763 musicatm...@ntlworld.com www.myspace.com/musicatmarigolds. Car Parking On Site and there are two Public Car Parks. We are now in the new Clubhouse which has been built between the Cricket Club’s two grounds. Carry on a bit further round Chippingfield and its on your left still. £8 Door
10th November - Chris Lord and her Blues Express: http://www.chrislord.org.uk/
Chris Lord vocals, Joe Nethercoat guitar, Tom Domagala saxophone & flute, Rafaele Ruocco double bass & bass guitar and Steve Tyner drums. With her powerful and raunchy Rhythm & Blues 5 piece, Chris Lord & her Blues Express returns to Marigolds after last year’s fantastic gig to produce more classic Blues, R&B and Blues Rock.
The band is driven by the superb voice of Chris Lord, supported by a heady mixture of tenor saxophone and guitar, all built upon a first class rhythm section. Together the band merges to weave a magical spell wherever they perform. Influences range from early artists like Bessie Smith and Big Mama Thornton, to the golden years represented by the three Kings, all the way to more modern exponents of the art like Etta James and Beth Hart; but don't expect the same old covers. The Express take pains to dig out some rare gems of lesser known tracks which always keep the night interesting.
24th November - Marigolds All Stars:
Paul Higgs trumpet, Zack Barrett sax, Mike Gorman keyboards, Jose Canha bass and Martin Guy drums.
Paul Higgs is renowned as one of the UK’s leading trumpet players and has had an extensive musical career including performing, composing and arranging music for film, TV and theatre. He was a Musical Director for many years for the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company. He has performed with far too many luminaries to include here and has also performed in major concert venues around the world.
Zak Barrett graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music and has performed as a classical musician including playing on Naxos recordings with the RNCM wind ensemble. He has performed with numerous artists across the UK and abroad and is heavily involved with teaching jazz.
Mike Gorman is an integral part of the London and UK jazz scene performing with virtually every UK horn player and vocalist of note as well as performing with leading international jazz artists. A key member of the Jim Mullen Organ Trio, Mike is also in great demand as a session player, touring and recording extensively with a wide variety of artists and genres.
Hailing from Portugal, José Canha worked with many diverse and talented musicians with a wide spectrum of influences but with a leaning towards a passion for Blues and Jazz. After co-founding a blues band José continued to collaborate on a variety of projects, including recording, across many genres and styles but eventually progressed towards working in the UK as a jazz double bassist.
Martyn Guy needs no introduction to audiences at Marigolds where he has performed regularly since the inception of the Club in 2003.
8th December
Paul Lamb and the King Snakes: http://www.paullamb.com/index.html
The incomparable Paul Lamb and the King Snakes need no introduction to blues aficionados especially after last year’s knockout gig at Marigolds. Paul started playing on the club scene in the early 70s and represented Great Britain in the 1974 world harmonica championships. This led to a time with Sonny Terry. Of that time Paul has said, ‘It was a great learning period for me with the maestro. Sonny was very kind and spent a lot of time educating me about the Blues’. The rest is history as they say.
Over time Paul has become known around the world as one of the foremost blues harp players playing with many famous blues players. He and his band have won countless awards and sold record breaking quantities of albums. Paul himself has been inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame.
With Chad Strentz vocals/guitar, Andy Lamb, Paul’s son, playing dynamic guitar, Paul Lamb & the King Snakes rock the house with real blues, boogie, swing & good time jump. A stunning act not to be missed.
29th December - The Alan Barnes Quartet
Alan Barnes sax, Robin Aspland keyboards, Simon Thorpe bass and Clark Tracey drums.
Returning to Marigolds Alan is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist and is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax that has few peers. His range and brilliance have made him a “first call” for studio and live work and his recorded catalogue is immense whether as leader/co-leader, alone or supporting other artists. The recipient of numerous British Jazz Awards, Alan has played residencies and toured tirelessly and building a warm rapport with audiences making him uniquely popular in British jazz.
Hailing from Leeds, Robin Aspland studied music at Colchester Institute before joining various bands in the Leeds area when after moving to London played with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Through the 90s, Robin became very well known in UK jazz circles, playing with resident and visiting artists too many to mention here including touring with Van Morrison for 6 years.
Bass player Simon Thorpe plays in many bands across the jazz spectrum as well as leading several of his own bands with a double bass style that is strong and melodic making him one of the UK's most popular bass players.
Son of Stan Tracey CBE, Clark needs no introduction having forged his own bright and varied jazz career. After starting playing with his father's various ensembles Clark has gone on to tour worldwide and record extensively ever since. He has formed numerous bands with many famous and well-respected musicians as well as playing freelance alongside some of the most important artists in jazz both at home and abroad. An accomplished composer and teacher of jazz Clark formed his own record companies, Tentoten Records and Resteamed Records which is dedicated to his father’s works. He is one of the sharpest jazz drummers in the country, playing with a keen-eared awareness that can be rare among today's drummers making him one of the most entertaining drummers in the country
HORNCHURCH JAZZ CLUB, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1RS. The Hornchurch Conservative Club is a comfortable air-conditioned venue with a dance floor, drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and car parking, Normally Members £7, non-members £8. Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details. Sundays 8:30 – 11pm
5th November – The Ken Turner Big Band. Hornchurch’s very own 17-piece big band featuring the vocals of Mark Stratford. The band plays the fabulous music of Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Glen Miller, Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Arrive early for a good seat, a packed club guaranteed.
12th November – The Nick Charles Quintet. A 5-piece band led by Nick Charles playing clarinet recreates the sound of Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet and stars from the 1930’s. Another visit this year from a fantastic band of musicians for an evening of classic small band jazz.
19th November – Red Hot and Blue. A popular band playing in the New Orleans style of music. The band is led by Peter Leonard on trumpet and includes Alan Cresswell (clarinet), John Stuart (banjo), Chris Thompson (double bass), and the drumming of Jamie Shaw.
26th November – The Jack Clifford Swingtette. Another wonderful end to another month of jazz at the club with an evening of traditional and jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack’s clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with guests including, as usual, Tim Huskisson playing the piano.
GC's JAZZ CLUB at The Woolpack, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DN 01245 – 259295. First Sunday in Every Month 8:00pm - 10:30pm. Free Admission. Food Available. Est 2012 Celebrating Five years! www.graemeculham.com
Sunday 5th November 2017 SIMON HURLEY Guitar
His playing is much inspired by Joe Pass and Martin Taylor who is quoted as saying that “Simon's playing is just beautiful”.
Sam Edwards – Keyboards. Jose Canha - String Bass. Graeme Culham – Drums.
Sunday 3rd December 2017 SIMON SPILLETT Saxophone
British jazz award winner, Author, Band leader, Patron of the Jazz Centre UK, Tubby Hayes prodigy. Simon returns with his powerful and driving style with the Peter Lemer trio. Peter is a regular member of the Barbara Thompson band 'Paraphernalia' and has played with bands such as UK Drummer Ginger Baker's 'Gurvitz Army'.
Peter Lemer – Keyboards. Jose Canha – String Bass. Graeme Culham – Drums.
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea Facebook – The Jazz Mix @ The Maritime Room and check out our page on the Cliffs Pavilion website: www.southendtheatres.org.uk … go to Special Events tab to find The Jazz Mix page. On Wednesday nights.
Weds 29th November - Hamish Stuart Band with special guest Molly Duncan
Friday 10th November at 8pm (Doors 7:30pm) £12 / £6 for u25
GYPSY JAZZ NIGHT with the BEN HOLDER QUARTET
BEN HOLDER violin KOUROSH KANANI guitar
JEZ COOK guitar PAUL JEFFRIES bass
JAZZ AT THE IVY ROOM - Farnham Conservative Club, Ivy House, Ivy Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PQ. Last Wednesday of the month. The Farnham Conservative Club is a hidden gem of a venue in the centre of town with drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and free parking. Curry available from 7 pm. Show 7.45pm - 10.15 pm. All welcome.
Admission £12 (+ £0.50 booking fee online) Tickets: https://ivyroomjazz.yapsody.com Info: www.ivyroomjazz.co.uk in...@ivyroomjazz.co.uk
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB – The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, Visitors welcome . www.kingslangleyjazz.co.uk Keep an eye on the website for any late amendments.
I am sure many of you will be aware of the recent death of Ivor Rosenberg, a popular figure at the club over many years. The following is a tribute from Dave Smith:
October brings the sad news of the death of Ivor Rosenberg. Ivor was a vibrant personality on our local jazz scene, his ethereal alto sound recognizable in any musical company. His wit, charm, and encyclopedic knowledge of all things made him such good company. Ivor was a natural musician with an innate sense of harmony and form.
He was a regular player at our club over the years and was always featured in small groups, playing modern jazz of the classic era. We send our condolences to his family and all his many friends.
We are planning a celebration of Ivor's music on Tuesday 5th December to which all are welcome
November 7th - Club Dixielanders. Our popular Traditional jazz band playing all the old favourites from the Crescent City.
Sunday 5th Nov – CHRISTINE TOBIN & PHIL ROBSON with Simon Brown (keys), Steve Cook (bs) & Roger Odell (drs) Now resident in New York City, this remarkable duo make a flying visit to the UK and add Jazznights to their tour schedule. Accompanied tonight by the Jazznights Trio they present a program of well known standards. ‘Tobin’s 24 carat voice’ The Guardian. Phil Robson - ‘Best Jazz Musician Of The Year’ in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards.
Sunday 19th Nov – QUE PASA
Sunday 3rd Dec – ROGER BEAUJOLAIS
Sunday 17th Dec – LAURA ZAKIAN
Sunday 7th Jan – LIANE CARROLL
Sunday 21st Jan – CHRIS ALLARD
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 00pm To book please call 01303 277175 or twink...@btinternet.com Derick Woodland Beryl Wood. Gigs start 8pm - Adm £12
November 9th XPQ VASILIS XENOPOULOS / NIGEL PRICE QUINTET
Friday 24 November - ARQ (Alison Rayner Quintet) Alison Rayner-bass, Diane McLaughlin-sax, Deirdre Cartwright-guitar, Steve Lodder-piano, Buster Birch-drums
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‘leven o’clock, Saturday night - make it a date with The Late Paul Barnes for the very best in jazz, swing and classic popular music, celebrating V-Discs, wartime recordings made specifically for the American armed forces, featuring performers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Hoagy Carmichael, Nat King Cole, and the big bands of Harry James, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey – and Major Glenn Miller, of course. Plus a classic Buck Clayton Jam Session. All this and so much more at 11.00 pm on Saturday, November 11 on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and Three Counties. Also available nationally and internationally on the BBC iPlayer. The Late Paul Barnes - rhythm & rhubarb of the finest kind.
'Jazztonic' is a jazz music and magazine programme available only via www.radionenevalley.co.uk and clicking on 'listen'. From ragtime through swing and fusion to contemporary, the programme goes out at 7pm every Wednesday and is presented by David Craigie.
15th November, Lithuanian born guitarist Ed Arm in conversation.
22nd November, Joe Stilgoe performing live in the studio.
John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group present a Christmas Concert- An evening of Jazz, Popular and Christmas tunes on Thursday 7th December 2017, 8pm to 10pm. Free admission and refreshments. Free parking. Raffle. Main Hall, St. Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LF
Email: in...@johnseeleyjazz.co.uk Website:www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
THE HARRY BOLT QUINTET will make its debut at RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ CLUB on Monday 18th December, 2017. The Late Show – starting 11 pm. Great line up with : Benet Mclean – Violin Adam King – Bass Will Glaser – Drums Harry Bolt – piano and special guest Alex Garnett – Sax Touring the UK in 2018 promoting debut album “Piece By Piece”. Exciting, young players, not to be missed!
As part of the Cambridge Jazz Festival JO FOOKS will be appearing with Caxton Swing on Monday 20th November at Churchill College's Music Recital Room, Storey's Way Cambridge. Support will be the Churchill College Jazz Group. Jo, who was a member of Humphrey Lyttelton's band, will be playing some of her own compositions as well as some mainstream standards with Caxton Swing. Free parking available onsite in Churchill Road
Meet from 7pm in the Buttery Bar. Main performance starts at 8pm
Tickets at £11 or £9 from WEGOTTICKETS.COM/EVENT/412165
The Sparrows of Paris, french musette group based in London, play at Jamboree (Courtyard of Cable Street Studios, 566 Cable Street London E1W 3HB Tube Limehouse) on Sunday 26 November at 8:45pm. Doors 7:30pm. Parisian singer Carolyn Saint-Pé and her quartet The Sparrows of Paris, with Pete Watson on accordion, Lucy Tasker on clarinet, Andrea Vergani on guitar and Julia Doyle on double bass, transport you in time and place to Paris of the beginning of the 20th century with a repertoire of vintage french chansons, javas, tangos, valses musette and the odd foxtrot. With their new album Javas, The Sparrows of Paris keep the musette genre alive with two new songs, Chez Raymond which relates the lives of the French in the UK and Brexzut! the song about brexit! Tickets: £6
WAVE-Walthamstow All Voice Ensemble are preparing for a Christmas Concert on Dec 6th at St Mary's Church in Walthamstow Village and are looking for local musicians - a jazz pianist plus a horn player or a trio. The rehearsal would be Weds Nov 29th 7.30-9.30 in Walthamstow. wavyline4@gmail.com
The Goff Dubber Dixieland Express on Saturday 11th November 6.30 for 7.30pm at Wickham Bishops Village Hall, just off A12 South of Witham, Essex CM8 3NN featuring;
Goff Dubber leading on reeds Peter Rudeforth on trumpet Peter Morgan on bass Martin Guy on drums Tim Huskisson on piano Mike Hogh on trombone.
The band plays a wide spectrum of jazz styles from New Orleans, Dixieland, Swing, Urban Blues and Main Stream. Bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles. For Tickets, ring Gordon on 01621 891717.
BEDFORD JAZZ WORKSHOP - Thurs 9 Nov 8-10PM at Russell Park Club, 69 Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 3ND. Fee- £10. For more information ring 07976 313224 or email fr...@frankgriffith.co.uk. Led by Bedford-based saxophonist and educator, Frank Griffith. www.frankgriffith.co.uk All instruments and vocalists welcome. Sax, trumpet, flute, trombone, violin, guitar, piano, bass, drums, percussion .. and more. Reading music is not necessary as the emphasis will be on improvisation on basic jazz, blues and latin repertoire. All levels welcome and you don’t need to have previous experience improvising
Acanteen, established in 2001, is Chelmsford’s biggest independent restaurant and bar. Based in the heart of Chelmsford along the riverside, the family-run venue is hosting a weekly Friday night jazz club over the coming months served up with great food and drink. The latest FREE event is a weekly residency from East London drummer Andy Gangadeen and his Jazz Physicians. Andy has had an incredible career gracing records and live shows of such luminaries as Incognito, Baaba Maal, Soul to Soul, Massive Attack, Rudimental and Chase and Status. He is joined by bassist Nick Cohen who’s credits include tours with Roy Ayres, Don Blackman, Ernest Ranglin and Geoffrey Williams. Andy invites a guest musician each week from the London jazz circuit, so diners and drinkers are always treated to a varied yet consistent show. www.acanteen.co.uk
BEVERLEY STONE will be performing with the Vince Dunn Orchestra on Saturday 11th November at the Warren Metropolitan Police Social Club in Croydon Road, Hayes, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AL. Tickets including meal £30 available from box office. Doors 7 - 12pm enqu...@mpthewarren.com
BEVERLEY STONE will be performing with the fabulous English Jazz Orchestra on Friday 17th November 2017 at the Enfield Baptist Church, Cecil Rd, Enfield EN2 6TG at 8pm. Tickets:£12.50 from the box office 07481 565 166 and email address martyn.stogden@yahoo.co.uk No tickets can be posted, rather confirmation will be delivered via email. Cash ticket sales on the door on the night - no card facilities. Parking: The nearest surface car parks open in the evenings (avoid the multi-storeys, these close early and you might get locked in!) are:
BELVEDERE JAZZ & MUSIC CLUB, every Wednesday evening is at The Chichester Hotel, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford SS11 8UE (Off A129, 800 yards Wickford side of The Carpenters Arms roundabout). Meals available from 6:30pm whilst you sit at a candlelit table, either before or whilst enjoying the top quality jazz which commences at 8:00pm until 10.30pm. Top International, Regional Bands and Artists, including Big Bands, Swing and Mainstream, all tuneful easy listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly welcoming atmosphere ~ Admission is from £12.50 on the door ~ Large free car park ~ Drinks at pub prices ~ Newcomers most welcome. www.belvederejazz.co.uk ; Telephone: 07850 607075 or Email:mailto::belvederejazz@gmail.co
15th November – “ A Taste of Bechet” – Dave Browning Quartet featuring Pete Allen
Dave Browning – piano Pete Allen - saxes & clarinet Martin Guy – drums
Keith Donald - double bass
A fabulous entertaining evening featuring the music of Sidney Bechet by these talented musicians. Led by the superb stride pianist Dave Browning and brilliant clarinettist-saxophonist Pete Allen, along with drummer Martin Guy and double bassist Keith Donald.
22nd November – Big Screen Take Two Dave Newton - piano
Tom Farmer - double bass Matt Skelton – drums
After their highly successful Big Screen Take One, we welcome them back for another melodious evening of classic film hits performed by Big Screen who are an elegant British piano trio conceived by drummer Matt Skelton, whose work with the John Wilson Orchestra has made him well acquainted with jazz now takes on movie music; 13 times British Jazz Award Winner pianist David Newton and Empirical double bassist Tom Farmer complete this absolute top quality line-up.
The memorable themes given respectfully creative treatments by Dave Newton – a pianist with a sublime touch, a rich harmonic imagination and understated power to surprise – is ripplingly graceful on a whispering ‘Chariots of Fire’, light-stepping and jubilant over Skelton’s crisp brushwork and Farmer’s tuneful double bass. Other tunes performed will include ‘Luck be a Lady,’ ‘Surrey With The Fringe on Top’, ‘Where or When,’ ‘Laura’, ‘Emily’ etc.
29th November – Jo Harrop pays homage to Peggy Lee Jo Harrop – vocals Alex Webb – piano Tony Kofi - sax Miles Danso - double bass Joel Prime – drums
Jo Harrop pays tribute to Peggy Lee, (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) one of the great figures of jazz and American popular song, with a career spanning six decades and one of the greatest exponents of Torch Song - unforgettable laments for unrequited or lost loves. Creamy voiced Jo Harrop delivers moving renditions of Peggy Lee classics as well as swinging out on other great songs from the canon. Songs featured include Peggy Lee’s 'Fever', 'The Folks Who Live On The Hill', ‘Why Don’t You Do Right’, ‘It’s A Good Day’, ‘I Love Being Here With You’ and ‘He’s a Tramp’ (this featuring in the Disney film The Lady And The Tramp) Jo Harrop guested on the album ‘Call Me Lucky’ by Alex Webb & The Copasetics, delivering what jazzman.com called ‘a smoothly sumptuous vocal’ on the Webb original ‘End of The Affair’. The album received four-star reviews in the Guardian and Evening Standard. '‘This girl was born to sing jazz!’ – Blues & Soul
December - No Gigs till
3rd January – T J Johnson
T J Johnson - piano/vocals Al Nichols - tenor sax Tony Pitt - guitar/ banjo
Simon Read - double bass Wesley Gibbens - drums
TJ Johnson is widely considered to be one of the UK’s most charismatic highly revered jazz and blues singers. Backed by his group of top London based musicians, TJ plays an extraordinary blend of music that transcends the boundaries of jazz, blues, soul and country and is influenced by some of the greats such as Ray Charles, Dr John, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, BB King, Nina Simone, Alberta Hunter, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Witherspoon and many more. His distinctive voice and unique personal stage manner always brings both the band and the audience together to create an intimate yet exciting atmosphere that is rarely equalled. TJ and his band have toured extensively both in the UK and overseas for over twenty years and now while still maintaining a high profile at international festivals and venues, he is also very involved in the vibrant London music scene. TJ’s style and mix of music seems to be very popular with the young trendy in-crowd and older jazz and blues fans alike. They have also sold out eight times running at London’s Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.
10th January – Derek Nash Picante Latin Sextet
Derek Nash – saxes Dominic Ashworth – guitar Robin Jones - percussion & congas Andy Staples – bass Neil Angilley - keyboards Marc Cecil – drums
We welcome back leading saxophonist Derek Nash, a featured soloist with the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, and his fabulous Latin/Salsa band to the Belvedere. Co-founded with guitarist Dominic Ashworth, who was awarded Jazz Guitarist of the Year in 2006, they are joined by world-renowned, master percussionist and leader of King Salsa Robin Jones plus Marc Cecil, the drummer with King Salsa and other Latin bands. On the keyboards is Latin-maestro Neil Angilley who has previously appeared at the club with Julian Marc Stringle. This stellar line-up is completed by the bass of Andy Staples who plays and records with several leading UK bands.
17th January - The Award Winning International Singing Star Matthew Ford + John Horler Quartet Admission £15
Matthew Ford – vocals John Horler – piano Ian Laws – guitar Joe Pettitt – double bass Neil Bullock - drums
Star vocalist on the 2017 nationwide tour of 'Celebrate Sinatra' Matthew has made multiple appearances on the BBC Proms and Friday Night Is Music Night. Recent appearances include the John Wilson Orchestra, Halle, Ulster Orchestra and BBC Concert Orchestras. Broadcasts on Radio 2 & 3, BBC 1, 2, 3 & 4, ITV and Sky Arts'.
24th January – The Harlem Meer Cats
Ned Bennett – alto sax & clarinet Ben Cummings – trumpet Jeff Williams - trombone Colin Good – piano Jerome Davies - double bass Chris Nickolls – drums
Formed in 2015, the Meer Cats is made up of 6 of the finest early jazz specialists in London, playing the music of Duke Ellington’s bands of the late 1920s and early 1930s, recreating the Cotton Club in New York. Much of what they play is with growling trumpet and trombone, haunting clarinet, swooping sax and African drum rhythms, with plenty of Swing!
Expect to hear tunes such as It Don’t Mean A Thing, Jungle Nights in Harlem, Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me, Old Man Blues, Caravan, Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Mood Indigo, Sophisticated Lady, Six or Seven Times, Perdido, In A Mellow Tone, I’m Beginning to See the Light and many more.
Their music has been arranged for the Harlem Meer Cats by their leader Ned Bennett; with each piece Ned transcribes the essence of the original recording, and distils it down to fit their streamlined 6-piece line up. All the melodies, harmonies and rhythms are carefully replicated. Played with authenticity, they treat every performance as a jazz gig with high energy playing, great improvised solos, and a swing feel to rank with the very best.
31st January – ‘Broadway to MGM’ – Atila
Atila - vocals Rob Barron - piano Colin Oxley - guitar Dave Green - double bass Steve Brown (tbc) – drums
This exciting show presents a selection of Broadway hits especially on those that made it to MGM and onto the big screen. Join Atila for a trip through the decades of great song writers and forgotten hits. Featuring songs such as ‘Bewitched’ ‘The Right Girl For Me’, ‘You My Love', ‘Hello Young Lovers', ‘What Kind of Fool am I’ and many, many more… Come along to this great show to relive an era when lyrics were king and melody was a symphonic theme
JAZZ@ST ANT’S A great weekly jazz night – now in its 13th year! St Anthony’s Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7 9PN. Every Weds 8.30 pm. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all proceeds go to the band. For latest listings visit www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants. Please download their current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants
15 Nov: Marius Rudnick (tenor/flute) + Ayo Akintonwa )guitar)
22 Nov: Simon Spillett (tenor) + Hilary Cameron (piano)
29 Nov: OCTET – Mark Tydeman (tpt/flg) + Mervin Samuels (alto) + Leszek Kulaszewicz (tenor) + Andrew Linham (baritone) + Ayo Akintonwa (guitar) + Hilary Cameron (piano) + Lester Bennett (drums) + John Pamenter (bass/arrangements)
with John Withers (drums) – not 29 Nov &
and John Pamenter (double bass) – not 25 Oct
THEYDON JAZZ CLUB @ THORNWOOD VILLAGE HALL, Weald Hall Lane, CM16 6NB. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 8 pm to 10.30. Traditional/Dixieland/New Orleans Jazz featuring excellent live bands for listening and dancing. Drinks & snacks / tea & coffee / dance floor / plentiful seating / free car park. All are welcome. Admission - Guests £12, Members £10. Children admitted under supervision, free for 12 and unders. Disabled facillities are available. Visit www.theydonjazzclub.org.uk or contact Dave & Sheila Dyer – tel: 01945 588325; email: daved...@gmail.com
The Theydon Jazz Club will be moving venues on Wed 10th January 2018 to ''The Abridge Village Hall'' at 39 Ongar Road, Abridge, Essex RM4 1UD. The Club will also be renamed ''The Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club".
Nov 21st - The Melvin Beddows Big Band (22piece) Big Band Night featuring the-22 piece Marvin Beddows Big Band and Singers. Admission is cash on door @ £12 per head. There is a bar and tea & coffee available. We can only admit our members and the first 50 people attending due to space limitations and the need to preserve a dance area.
Dec 5th - T B A
Dec 19th - THE THEYDON SELECT SIX Peter Rudeforth tpt Julian Marc Stringle Reeds And Flaxman Tbe Tim Huskisson Pno Roger Curphey bass Alan Clark Dms
JAZZ at O Bs’ Welcomes all Jazz Fans to Old Brentwoods’ Club, Ashwells Road, Brentwood, Essex. CM15 9SE Dave Grant continues to support Live Music on the last Tuesday each month bringing a kaleidoscope of jazz styles by talented professional guest musicians plus the resident trio of Hilary Cameron - keys, Ted Simkins - bass and Dave Grant - drums, in pleasant surroundings, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a licensed bar with snacks on request. Doors 7pm, music from 8 till 10.45pm Entrance on door £10.00. For info. contact Dave Grant 01708 or Richard 07935 441616 or gr...@aol.com. Website: www.jazzatobs.co.uk
Tuesday, 28th November - PRE CHRISTMAS JAZZ / BUFFET featuring CARLTON JAZZ comprising Mike Cotton, trumpet & vocals, Paul Higgs, keyboard, Derek Clenshaw, trombone, Martin Nickless, clarinet, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, drums, who begin the party sprit with the oncoming Christmas season playing all styles, shades, tempos from Dixie to Mainstream plus our usual Christmas Buffet all for the party entrance cost of £15.00.
Mike Cotton trumpet & vocals played in various trad jazz bands in the late '50s, and in 1960 formed a group of his own of pure Dixieland. Known as the Mike Cotton Jazzmen the group played as many as 300 gigs a year. But as music styles constantly change Mike also changed and became known to play with a variety of entertainers. He has remained active as a session musician, and in the '90s played with the 100 Club All-Stars.
Paul Higgs, keyboards, needs no introduction being a regular visitor to the Club in a variety of guises that this multi-instrumentalist performs across the country usually with his preferred instrument, trumpet. Currently touring with the fantastic Chris Ingham Quartet with the brilliant musical biographies, ‘Hoagy’ and ‘Dudley’ portraying the lives and music of the legends Hoagy Carmichael and Dudley Moore both receiving acclaim by critics across the country. On this occasion he will be enlightening you to his excellent keyboard skills of a master musician.
Derek Clenshaw trombonist. Performing with all UK jazz stars, with a music preference for mainstream and jazz standards, along with having that sweet touch with the warm rounded sound of the trombone. Derek has been seen in many bands, mainstream and trad, and has played with well-known names - Humphrey Lyttleton, Freddie Randall, Terry Lightfoot, Janusz Carmello, Bob Kerr, Julian Marc Stringle, Mike “Magic” Henry, Mike Cotton, Bruce Adams, John Crocker, Enrico Tomasso and Simon Spillett.
Martin Nickless, clarinet, makes clear his first love in music is for the big band and his career includes various genres of music from classical to pop. He has played for many West End shows, sessions for composer Stanley Myers as well as touring with Jack Jones, Frankie Vaughan & Norman Wisdom. Also known for his writing and arranging and is clearly an outstanding exponent of the clarinet and called upon for many gigs.
Ted 'the hat' Simkins, skeletal bass, and a member of the resident trio, is one of the elder statesmen of bass players around. All musicians still wish for the same energy and prowess that he puts in at every gig. Ted fits into the groove automatically such is the experience of this much admired musician whose main interest at one time was photography. If he could bottle what keeps him going, he would make a fortune.
Dave Grant, drums, the leader of the resident trio at Jazz at O B’s primarily in the interest of keeping Jazz live in Brentwood. Dave enjoys the ‘Dixieland’ style of jazz having played with many musicians of that genre and the many others who have guested at the Club. Has his own DG Quartet playing local gigs and runs Carlton Jazz.
ANNIE'S JAZZ @ THORPE BAY GOLF CLUB. Annie's Jazz is at Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Thorpe Hall Avenue. Thorpe Bay. Southend-on-Sea. SS1-3AT on Tuesdays. Food served from 7pm until 8pm and the music will start at 8.00pm. Please phone Annie for reservations 07504-232783 or e-mail boneswi...@gmail.com.
WINTER PROMOTION - PUT A PARTY OF 8 TOGETHER AND GET 2 FREE PLACES.
THIS OFFER APPLIES TO 21ST NOV AND INCLUDES THE DANCE EVENT ON SAT 4TH NOV. BOOKING ESSENTIAL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER. TEL 07504-232783 OR E-MAIL boneswithtones@gmail.com.
EVENTS INCLUDED IN THIS PROMOTION:
TUES 14TH NOV - NATALIA FARRAN & SIMON SPILLETT WITH TED BEAMENT TRIO.
TUES 21ST NOV - THE GOOSEBUMPS.
TUES 14TH NOV - NATALIA FARRAN & SIMON SPILLETT WITH TED BEAMENT TRIO
AN EVENING OF LUSH LATIN SOUNDS. Natalia has put together an irresistible cocktail of jazz standards with a touch of blues, a drop of other Latin sounds and a generous sprinkling of swing for your delectation.
TUES 21ST NOV - THE GOOSEBUMPS
AN EXCITING QUINTET OF CELEBRATED MUSICIANS WHO ARE PLAYING AROUND THE GLOBE AT THEATRES, FESTIVALS AND PRIVATE FUNCTIONS FOR THE STARS AND ROYALTY. IF YOU LIKE SWINGING JIVE, BOOGIE WOOGIE & ROCK N ' ROLL THEN THIS IS A MUST FOR YOU.
TUES 28TH NOV - LIANE CARROLL.
MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING LIANE RETURNS WITH HER ACCLAIMED SOLO SHOW.
"This is jazz of the highest quality. Believe." 4 Stars In Mojo Magazine
London born and Hastings raised, winning singer-pianist Liane Carroll is one of the UK’s greatest musical treasures. A soulful, emotive singer, she is capable of moving an audience to tears with her ability to inhabit a lyric or to have them jumping for joy with her breathtaking vocal virtuosity. Always sells out so please book soon.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BRENTWOOD – 8.00pm. The Bardswell, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Tel: 01245 420475 Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. email: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Admission £16.00 members £13.00 unless otherwise stated. Join the Facebook groups
Tuesday 14th November - 8.00pm
Greg Abate (sax player from the USA) with Gunther Kurmayr Manuel Alvarez Matt Home
Tuesday 21st November - 8.00pm
‘PICANTI’ with Derek Nash – sax Dominic Ashworth – guitar – Neil Angilley - piano Robin Jones – percussion Marc Cecil – drums Andy Staple - bass
Tuesday 5th December – 8.00pm
Sara Dowling & Chris Dean with Trevor Brown- piano Dave Chamberlain – bass & Dave Tandy - drums
Tuesday 12th December – 8.00pm
Christmas Party With Al Nicholls -sax Roy Williams - trombone Imre Varga - piano Simon Thorpe - bass & Emiliano Caroselli - drums
Admission £16.00 members £13.00 includes buffet
“SPIKES PLACE AT SAFFRON WALDEN” - Third Thursday of every month – 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub. For advance bookings contact: Susan 01245 420475. join the Facebook groups
Thursday 16th November – 8.30pm
Vasilis Xenopoulos & Nigel Price Steve Brown & Dario De Lecce
Admission £12.00 Food available
December to February - Closed
CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG (next to the Civic Theatre), mainly on Sunday lunchtime. The jazz is generally mainstream and modern and the club is justly proud of the quality. For an annual subscription of £10.00 (£15.00 joint) members are entitled to a £4.00 reduction on normal ticket prices, and notice of concerts. There's a friendly atmosphere, come along. Enq: Larry Newall-Smith 01245 256510. Adv booking: 01245 606505. join the Facebook groups
3rd December: Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Robin Aspland, Simon Thorpe and Bobby Worth.
XMAS JAZZ at CRAMPHORN THEATRE CHELMSFORD The hugely successful XMAS Jazz Specials have now been running for several years, with packed houses treated to stunning musicianship. Lots of fun on stage, the band is always greatly encouraged by the tremendous audience response. Larry and Zak collaborated for many years arranging and performing in em@il special, bringing fresh, unique arrangements of jazz standards to enthusiastic audiences in Chelmsford, London and beyond, in recent years concentrating on the now legendary XMAS Jazz seasons. Don’t miss the XMAS Jazz fun with all the regular mobsters including Adam Mader on everything and Andy Frost - the percussive mouth. After last year’s full houses, an additional date has been added to this year‘s XMAS jazz season at Chelmsford’s Cramphorn Theatre … everyman and his dog welcome .... come in your droves (or even in your cars?) (or sleighs?). Tickets are already on sale Be sure not to miss this year’s XMAS JAZZ special - please reserve your places early! Complimentary mince pies ... AND ... no silly paper hats.
Larry Berkovitz (piano/vocals) and Zak Barrett (saxes) present: XMAS JAZZ Special with Rowan Ward (saxes) Dom Copestick (saxes /vocals) Robert Rickenberg (dbl bass) AND special guests: virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Adam Mader (flugelhorn/violin/mandolin/melodica/recorders/whistling/face slapping etc.. and vocals) and Andy Frost (beatbox / drums) Tickets £15 (Sat 3pm tickets £10) Please note that a £1.50 booking fee applies per transaction for bookings paid by credit card To book - please call 01245 606505
Thursday 21st December 2017 @ 8pm
Friday 22nd December 2017 @ 8pm
Saturday 23rd December 2017 @ 3pm & 8pm
MUSIC AT MARIGOLDS, Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DJ. Doors and Licensed Bar 7.30pm, Fridays. 01279 414174 / 421763 musicatm...@ntlworld.com www.myspace.com/musicatmarigolds. Car Parking On Site and there are two Public Car Parks. We are now in the new Clubhouse which has been built between the Cricket Club’s two grounds. Carry on a bit further round Chippingfield and its on your left still. £8 Door
24th November - Marigolds All Stars:
Paul Higgs trumpet, Zack Barrett sax, Mike Gorman keyboards, Jose Canha bass and Martin Guy drums.
Paul Higgs is renowned as one of the UK’s leading trumpet players and has had an extensive musical career including performing, composing and arranging music for film, TV and theatre. He was a Musical Director for many years for the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company. He has performed with far too many luminaries to include here and has also performed in major concert venues around the world.
Zak Barrett graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music and has performed as a classical musician including playing on Naxos recordings with the RNCM wind ensemble. He has performed with numerous artists across the UK and abroad and is heavily involved with teaching jazz.
Mike Gorman is an integral part of the London and UK jazz scene performing with virtually every UK horn player and vocalist of note as well as performing with leading international jazz artists. A key member of the Jim Mullen Organ Trio, Mike is also in great demand as a session player, touring and recording extensively with a wide variety of artists and genres.
Hailing from Portugal, José Canha worked with many diverse and talented musicians with a wide spectrum of influences but with a leaning towards a passion for Blues and Jazz. After co-founding a blues band José continued to collaborate on a variety of projects, including recording, across many genres and styles but eventually progressed towards working in the UK as a jazz double bassist.
Martyn Guy needs no introduction to audiences at Marigolds where he has performed regularly since the inception of the Club in 2003.
8th December
Paul Lamb and the King Snakes: http://www.paullamb.com/index.html
The incomparable Paul Lamb and the King Snakes need no introduction to blues aficionados especially after last year’s knockout gig at Marigolds. Paul started playing on the club scene in the early 70s and represented Great Britain in the 1974 world harmonica championships. This led to a time with Sonny Terry. Of that time Paul has said, ‘It was a great learning period for me with the maestro. Sonny was very kind and spent a lot of time educating me about the Blues’. The rest is history as they say.
Over time Paul has become known around the world as one of the foremost blues harp players playing with many famous blues players. He and his band have won countless awards and sold record breaking quantities of albums. Paul himself has been inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame.
With Chad Strentz vocals/guitar, Andy Lamb, Paul’s son, playing dynamic guitar, Paul Lamb & the King Snakes rock the house with real blues, boogie, swing & good time jump. A stunning act not to be missed.
29th December - The Alan Barnes Quartet
Alan Barnes sax, Robin Aspland keyboards, Simon Thorpe bass and Clark Tracey drums.
Alan is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist, best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax that has few peers. His range and brilliance have made him a “first call” for studio and live work and his recorded catalogue is immense whether as leader/co-leader, alone or supporting others. The recipient of numerous British Jazz Awards, Alan has played residencies and toured tirelessly and building a warm rapport with audiences making him uniquely popular in British jazz.
Hailing from Leeds, Robin Aspland studied music at Colchester Institute before joining various bands in the Leeds area when after moving to London played with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Through the 90s, Robin became very well known in UK jazz circles, playing with resident and visiting artists too many to mention here including touring with Van Morrison for 6 years.
Bass player Simon Thorpe plays in many bands across the jazz spectrum as well as leading several of his own bands with a double bass style that is strong and melodic making him one of the UK's most popular bass players.
Son of Stan Tracey CBE, Clark needs no introduction having forged his own bright and varied jazz career. After starting playing with his father's various ensembles Clark has gone on to tour worldwide and record extensively. He has formed numerous bands with many famous and well-respected musicians as well as playing freelance alongside some of the most important artists in jazz at home and abroad. An accomplished composer and teacher of jazz Clark formed his own record companies, Tentoten Records and Resteamed Records, dedicated to his father’s works. He is one of the sharpest jazz drummers in the country, playing with a keen-eared awareness that can be rare among today's drummers making him one of the most entertaining drummers in the country
HORNCHURCH JAZZ CLUB, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1RS. The Hornchurch Conservative Club is a comfortable air-conditioned venue with a dance floor, drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and car parking, Normally Members £7, non-members £8. Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details. Sundays 8:30 – 11pm
12th November – The Nick Charles Quintet. A 5-piece band led by Nick Charles playing clarinet recreates the sound of Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet and stars from the 1930’s. Another visit this year from a fantastic band of musicians for an evening of classic small band jazz.
19th November – Red Hot and Blue. A popular band playing in the New Orleans style of music. The band is led by Peter Leonard on trumpet and includes Alan Cresswell (clarinet), John Stuart (banjo), Chris Thompson (double bass), and the drumming of Jamie Shaw.
26th November – The Jack Clifford Swingtette. Another wonderful end to another month of jazz at the club with an evening of traditional and jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack’s clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with guests including, as usual, Tim Huskisson playing the piano.
GC's JAZZ CLUB at The Woolpack, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DN 01245 – 259295. First Sunday in Every Month 8:00pm - 10:30pm. Free Admission. Food Available. Est 2012 Celebrating Five years! www.graemeculham.com
Sunday 3rd December 2017 SIMON SPILLETT Saxophone
British jazz award winner, Author, Band leader, Patron of the Jazz Centre UK, Tubby Hayes prodigy. Simon returns with his powerful and driving style with the Peter Lemer trio. Peter is a regular member of the Barbara Thompson band 'Paraphernalia' and has played with bands such as UK Drummer Ginger Baker's 'Gurvitz Army'.
Peter Lemer – Keyboards. Jose Canha – String Bass. Graeme Culham – Drums.
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea Facebook – The Jazz Mix @ The Maritime Room and check out our page on the Cliffs Pavilion website: www.southendtheatres.org.uk … go to Special Events tab to find The Jazz Mix page. On Wednesday nights.
Weds 29th November - Hamish Stuart Band with special guest Molly Duncan
Glasgow-born Hamish Stuart shot to fame in the 1970’s as the falsetto voice and guitarist of the Average White Band (AWB), his distinctive song writing and vocal and guitar style helping pave the way to AWB’s extraordinary worldwide success. After AWB’s split up Hamish spent the rest of the 1980’s touring, writing and recording with a galaxy of soul legends, including Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, George Benson and Chaka Khan. Tenor saxophonist Malcolm "Molly" Duncan was a founding member of the Average White Band from 1971 to 1983. Tickets £19
Wednesday 10th January 2018 - Reach For It - The Genius of George Duke featuring keyboard wizard Carl Hudson and Gina Foster on vocals.
Wednesday 31st January 2018 - Some Kinda Wonderful - The Music of Steve Wonder featuring Noel McCalla on vocals and Derek Nash on saxes.
JAZZ AT THE RHODES ARTS COMPLEX. Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM23 3JG 01279 710 200 www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
FORTNIGHTLY FREE Live Midweek Music in our Theatre Lounge on Wednesdays
7:30 pm Relax on a Wednesday evening at Rhodes while listening to the very best from the vibrant local music scene. Our Midweek Live Music events are now established as a ‘must see’ night for music fans of all ages so unwind, kick back and relax.
Our resident Jazz Quintet Que Pasa are now established on the second Wednesday of every month. Featuring internationally renowned players Pete Lemer - keys, Paul Robinson - drums, Steve Cook - Bass, with Adam Amor on Sax and brilliant trumpet player Paul Higgs. Between them they have worked with acts such as Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Ginger Baker, Mike Oldfield, The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The best of the genre from the best in the business.
CHICKENSHED THEATRE JAZZ BAR - 290 Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE.
Booking telephone number: 020 8292 9222. Booking email: bookings@chickenshed.org.uk.
NEW JAZZ CLUB - GC's FENLAND JAZZ CLUB - Further to the success of GC's Jazz Club in Chelmsford, Graeme started a second club 'GC's Fenland Jazz Club' The new jazz club will feature a regular house trio: Simon Brown keyboards, Jose Canha string bass, Graeme Culham on drums with monthly front line guests. The Woodmans Cottage, 90 High Road, Gorefield, PE13 4NB Tel 01945 871094. Also on Facebook. 7.30pm -10pm. Admission Free. Light food will be available.
Sunday 12th November 2017
Andi Hopgood Vocals with her 'American Song Book' featuring classic jazz standards..
Sunday 10th December 2017
Richard Exall Saxophone with his 'Swing to Mainstream'.
JAZZ AT THE HUNTER CLUB, 6, St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3PH. 1st class jazz in Bury St Edmunds headhunter...@gmail.com www.headhunterslive.org 07799 650009 Doors 7.30, Music 8pm
JAZZ AT THE IVY ROOM - Farnham Conservative Club, Ivy House, Ivy Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PQ. Last Wednesday of the month. The Farnham Conservative Club is a hidden gem of a venue in the centre of town with drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and free parking. Curry available from 7 pm. Show 7.45pm - 10.15 pm. All welcome.
Admission £12 (+ £0.50 booking fee online) Tickets: https://ivyroomjazz.yapsody.com Info: www.ivyroomjazz.co.uk info@ivyroomjazz.co.uk
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB – The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, Visitors welcome . www.kingslangleyjazz.co.uk Keep an eye on the website for any late amendments.
I am sure many of you will be aware of the recent death of Ivor Rosenberg, a popular figure at the club over many years. The following is a tribute from Dave Smith:
October brings the sad news of the death of Ivor Rosenberg. Ivor was a vibrant personality on our local jazz scene, his ethereal alto sound recognizable in any musical company. His wit, charm, and encyclopedic knowledge of all things made him such good company. Ivor was a natural musician with an innate sense of harmony and form. He was a regular player at our club over the years and was always featured in small groups, playing modern jazz of the classic era. We send our condolences to his family and all his many friends. We are planning a celebration of Ivor's music on Tuesday 5th December to which all are welcome
November 14th - Conchord Big Band. A popular band led by Cliff Brown on trumpet (and a few vocals!) Always welcome at the club
November 21st - Treble Clef. With John Davis on alto sax / flute / piano , Jonathan Grogan guitar and Chris Hargreaves bass. A drumless quiet laid back trio playing a mixture of latin, swing and bepop. Vocals by Bryony.
November 28th - Hertswing Big Band. John Davies presents the expected Basie swing and drive with an ever stimulating programme. With star singer Vicky
FLEECEJAZZ - World class Jazz every Friday at Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ www.fleecejazz.org.uk Doors 7.30pm, gig starts 8.00 pm, 2 sets, ends approx 11.00 pm Ample parking; fully accessible - info 01787 211865 See website for directions as satnav can get you lost! Tickets - Box Office: 01787 211865; WeGotTickets (booking fee); On the door (cash/cheque)
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL – Usually the 3rd Saturday afternoon in the month. £8 on the door, start time of 12:30pm. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vet's surgery CM16 6DB. Licensed bar at village hall prices. Tea, coffee and snacks at reasonable prices, with parking - but get there early. Please phone Margaret or George on 01992 523535 to book northwealdvillagehall.org
The Jack Free Allstars. The legendary trombonist appears with regulars Pete Rudeforth, John Crocker, Tim Huskisson, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy, Colin Bray, Carol Braithwaite. Paul Higgs, Colin Good, Gary Wood, Julian Stringle, Trevor Whiting, JJ Vinten among recent guests.
November 18 December 16
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE JAZZ CLUB. Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF. Concerts usually every 1st SUNDAY of the month, plus the odd extra event. Tickets £12 to £18. JAZZ EXPRESS: Book for any three concerts and get tickets for just £10 each. Students 2-for-1 admission!! Doors: 7pm. 1st Set: 7.30pm. Arts Centre box office: 01206 500900. Online: www.colchesterartscentre.com www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com
12th Nov - Martin Taylor & Alison Burns: Celebrating 100 Years of Ella Fitzgerald. Focussing on the classic recordings Ella made with Joe Pass.
19th Nov - Tommy Smith & Brian Kellock + Michael Spearman Trio. Two of Scotland’s finest bring appreciative audiences some of the most beautiful, haunting and iconic pieces in the jazz repertoire.
3rd Dec - Oxley/Meier Guitar Project. Expect a musical melange, including Pat Methenyesque songs, Hot Club swing, Latin cool and Turkish music.
17th Dec - Jason Fredericks Cinematic Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas - The Music of Vince Guaraldi. Paying homage to the genius of composer Vince Guaraldi and creator Charles M. Schulz, the trio perform music from the classic 1965 animated TV special.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BECKENHAM – 8:30pm. Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SR (Off South Eden Park Road). Admission £14.00 members £11.00 unless otherwise stated. 020 8650 2406 / 01245 420475 E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Advance bookings: Susan 01245 420475 join the Facebook groups
Thursday 23rd November – 8.30pm
Richard Pite & Phillip Achille with Gunther Kurmayr Charlie Pyne
plus special guest Chinar
Admission £15.00 members £12.00
Thursday 7th December – 8.30pm
Sara Dowling & Chris Dean with Trevor Brown - piano Dave Chamberlain – bass & Dave Tandy - drums
Admission £15.00 members £12.00
Thursday 14 December – 8.00pm
Christmas Party With Al Nicholls - sax Roy Williams - trombone Imre Varga - piano Simon Thorpe - bass & Emiliano Caroselli - drums
Admission £16.00 members £13.00 includes food
JAZZNIGHTS @ THE BELL, CLARE The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NN. from 7.30 – 10.00pm £10 Admission. www.jazz-nights.com. Reserve seating on 01787 237653 or email reply – pay on the door. With Simon Brown (keys), Bernie Hodgkins (bs) & Roger Odell (drs) + LARRAINE ODELL (voc). Downstairs in the Tudor Room.
Sunday 19th Nov – QUE PASA
Sunday 3rd Dec – ROGER BEAUJOLAIS
Sunday 17th Dec – LAURA ZAKIAN
Sunday 7th Jan – LIANE CARROLL
Sunday 21st Jan – CHRIS ALLARD
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 00pm To book please call 01303 277175 or twink...@btinternet.com Derick Woodland Beryl Wood. Gigs start 8pm - Adm £12
November 16th THE RAY GELATO QUARTET
THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK) www.thejazzcentreuk.co.uk c/o Beecroft Art Gallery - Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS09 6EX E-mail: enquiries@thejazzcentre.co.uk
Tel: 01702 215169 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJazzCentreUK/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejazzcentreuk
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-767909473
BERKHAMSTED JAZZ present live jazz in a relaxed club atmosphere, with reasonably priced licensed bar. £10 – members Dacorum Card holders, £13 – visitors and guests. Concerts normally at the Civic Centre, High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HD. Parking on High Street and in the car park behind the shops opposite. Disabled access.
e17 JAZZ - The award winning e17 jazz collective presents concerts on the last Wednesday of each month featuring local musicians of national renown plus exciting guest stars in a relaxed jazz club setting. www.e17jazz.com/whatson/ at their NEW VENUE - Gnome House, 7 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, E17 6DS. www.gnomehouse.org.uk 07739660449 www.e17jazz.com/whatson/
THE SOUTHEND JAZZ CLUB – every Monday at the EKCO Social & Sports Club, Thornford Gardens, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 6PU. 01702 351641 www.ekcoclub.co.uk From 7:30pm. Music 8:00pm – everyone welcome. Info: Bryan Jones 07801 757912 or 01702 61825. Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southend-Jazz-Club/133240693427561 Twitter @southendjazz; email ja...@greenad.co.uk to join mailing list. Entrance £10
JAZZ IN THE JUNGLE BAR, Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1AX is now on the Second and Last Monday of each Month with the NEIL FRYER QUARTET featuring Neil Fryer (tenor sax) Phil Mead (keyboard) Paul Leader(bass) Luke De La Salle (drums) And Guests. Music at 8.30 p.m. Admission Free. For further information please contact Neil Fryer (m) 07504 733892
MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB is held on the first Sunday of every month at Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0QG www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk
JAZZ AT THE CROWN. This new Jazz venue at ‘The Crown’, Church Street, Great Ellingham, nr. Attleborough, Norfolk opened on 11th September. The aim is to create a Sunday evening monthly Jazz scene featuring some of East Anglia’s major Jazz musicians using a regular rhythm section of Nigel Portass - Keyboard, Jeff Burbidge - Bass Gtr and Bob Dore - Drums. The music will commence at 6.00pm and finish around 8.30 pm and will be free admission.
JAZZ AT THE ROWFANT. Rowfant House, Wallage Lane, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 4NG. On 2nd Thursday of each month. £8.00 on the door. 01342 714869 www.rowfanthouse.co.uk
MILL HILL JAZZ CLUB – The Mill Hill Jazz Club has been providing live jazz of the highest standard to North West London for many years and is for everyone with a passion for live jazz, blues and soul. If you like jazz, the Mill Hill Jazz Club is the place to hang out. Every Wednesday from 8.30pm. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub. Admission £8 members, £9 guests unless stated otherwise.
KiX Jazz Orchestra. 17 piece band plus Kate Daniels on vocals. Repertoire includes a wide variety of Latin, Swing Standards, Fusion and Originals. To see when and where they are on next visit their new website at https://www.kixjazzorchestra.co.uk/schedule
The Andy Bowie Quartet plays modern jazz every Sunday 8 to 11 at the Tram Depot, Dover Street, Cambridge, as we have for the last 4 years. https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie
A new venue in Essex - music Saturday nights and Sundays late afternoon at THE PRINCE ALBERT (The Green, Blackmore, Ingatestone CM4 0RT Tel: 01277821705) Delicious Meals available Mon- Sat: 12.00 – 15.00, 18.00 – 21.00 Sun: 12.00 – 16.00 princealbertblackmore@outlook.com
THE CRYPT, St Giles Church, Camberwell Church St, London SE5 8RB. www.jazzlive.co.uk Doors 8.00 pm £8 / £5
Cuffley Jazz Workshop meets most Monday evenings at Cuffley Youth & Community Centre, Station Road, Cuffley, EN6 4EY 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm New members always welcome. Contact Les 07941183004
FRANK GRIFFITH GIGLIST- Frank Griffith, Director of Performance, School of Arts, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH 01895 266572. 07976 313224 www.frankgriffith.co.uk
7 Nov, 8PM. w/Tad Newton. Olney Jazz Club. Carlton House Club.38 Hi St, Olney, MK46 4BB. £10. 01234 711348
25 Nov, 7.30PM. w/Tina May, Nick Weldon, Dave Olney, Richard Pite. Celebrating Ella and Fats. Pavenham Village Hall. Pavenham, Beds, MK43 7PE.£12.
Heads South Gig Listing Info www.headssouth.com. Listen https://play.spotify.com/artist/5q7ONQYJYdcGTsrb2p9ctM View https://youtu.be/omhD3zFtEp8
CAXTON SWING Gigs. For more detailed info www.caxton-swing.co.uk
Advance News - Monday 2oth November at Churchill College Cambridge with guest star Jo Fooks. Part of the Cambridge Jazz Festival. Tickets £11 & £9 wegottickets.com
CAROL BRAITHWAITES’ JAZZ NIGHTS: (further information : carolbraithwaite.com ).
15/11 - Essex County Bowls with special guest: Mick Foster – baritone sax.
The Southend Jazz Co-op is looking for a new bass player. The co-op meets every Saturday on Hadleigh Old Fire Station from 10 am to 1 pm. The aim is to help musicians improve their improvisational/comping skills in the context of a (modern) jazz repertoire. The atmosphere is friendly and supportive and the level ranges from relative beginners to experienced pro/semipro musicians. There are regular gigs during the year. Website: southendjazzco-op.co.uk Interested? Please contact Richard Dray 01268 781700 (richar...@ymail.com)
The bass slot would suit:
- Existing bass players who want to get into jazz
- Jazz players who would like to get more playing experience
- Students needing to build their repertoire and playing experience
- Anyone wanting to escape Saturday morning shopping!!
We have a tutor nearly every week and regular masterclasses from the top UK players -
- Sue Richardson on Clifford Brown
- Josh Kemp on some originals material
- Alan Barnes on Art Pepper,
- Dominic Ashworth on Kenny Burrell are all planned for the next few months
John Petters' 15th William Shakespeare Jazz'n'Swing Festival on 11-13 November at the 4 star Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, Warwks. To book 01406 365 731 Download flyer: http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/documents/chesfordartwork.pdf
Booking form :http://www.traditional-jazz.com/mainpages/documents/ChesfordGrange.pdf
Cambridge: The annual Jazz Festival runs from the 11th to the 26th November with a host of top artists. See https://www.cambridgejazzfestival.info/ for details.
Cambridge: The jazz club at Hidden Rooms Booking: Online at www.cambridgejazz.org. Phone: 07827 012875. Email: in...@cambridgejazz.org.
Cambridge: Every Sunday night the ANDY BOWIE QUARTET are at the Tram Depot, Dover Street. See http://www.tramdepotcambridge.co.uk and https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie.
Cambridge: Hot Numbers Coffee Bar at Units 5-6, Dales Brewery, Gwydir St, CB1 2LJ features jazz from time to time. See www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk for details.
Brentwood: Spike’s Place at The Bardswell, Weald Road, CM14 4TJ features USA singer DENISE KING on Tuesday 7th November then USA saxophonist GREG ABATE on Tuesday 14th November.
Rawreth: The Belvedere Jazz & Music Club at The Chichester Hotel, Old Wickford Road, Nr Wickford, SS11 8UE Adm £12.50. 8pm to 10.30pm. Meals from 6.30pm. Tel: 07850 607075.
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‘leven o’clock, Saturday night - make it a date with The Late Paul Barnes for the very best in jazz, swing and classic popular music. By popular demand we have more wartime V-Discs made specifically for the American armed forces, including Fats Waller, fortified by several nips of Cutty Sark whisky. Others featured include Peanuts Hucko and Trummy Young. There’s a celebration of Tommy Dorsey and the best in big-band swing, plus the songs of Johnny Mercer which are “Too marvellous for words”. All this and so much more at 11.00 pm on Saturday, November 18 on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and Three Counties. Also available nationally and internationally on the BBC iPlayer. The Late Paul Barnes - rhythm & rhubarb of the finest kind.
'Jazztonic': from ragtime through swing and fusion to contemporary. A weekly jazz music and magazine radio programme available only via www.radionenevalley.co.uk and clicking on 'listen'. Every Wednesday at 7pm and presented by David Craigie.
Wednesday 22nd November a chance to look at recent releases and some old favourites
The National Jazz Archive are holding a fundraising evening, presenting a Tribute to Stan Tracey at 8pm on Friday 24th November. With Clark Tracey drums, Art Themen sax, Bruce Broadman keyboard and Andy Cleyndert bass. £17 nationaljazzarchive.org.uk/events
Venue - Mirth Marvel and Maud 186 Hoe Street Walthamstow E17 4QH
Young Swing Violin Virtuoso Ben Holder @ St John’s ARC, St John's Arts Centre, St John's Walk, Market Street, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0AJ on Thursday 30th November @ 8pm Admission: £10 01406 365 731 tjpost@traditional-jazz.com www.traditional-jazz.com
A recent review of Ben, probably the most gifted swing violinist to emerge since Stephane Grapelli, said, “...get your feet tapping and your jaw dropping at the speed of his fingers. Top quality musicianship and utter entertainment”. Taught classically from six, Ben studied at the Birmingham Conservatoire. During his studies, Ben discovered Jazz - swing masters such as Benny Goodman and of course the great jazz violinists, Stephane Grappelli, Joe Venuti and the awe inspiring African American, Stuff Smith. Ben's innate sense of swing stems from early listening sessions - and his various awards bear testimony to his abilities. Expect a programme which includes American Songbook items “Cheek to Cheek” to Fats Waller’s, “Ain’t Misbehavin’, Gerswin’s “Lady Be Good”, “Liza” and much more. Ben will take the stage alongside popular, star pianist, J J Vinten, Harlow bass ace, Keith Donald and ex Harlow drummin’ man, John Petters for what promises to be an evening of musical fireworks.
Jazz Café POSK - 238-246 King St, London W6 0RF. (nearest tube Ravenscourt Park Station) full listings are now included. In short -
Sat 18 November – Jerzy Malek & Leszek Kulakowski £12
Fri 24 November - Willie Garnett Big Band £6
Sat 25 November – Denmark Street Big Band -100 Years of DEAN MARTIN – £12
Jazz at the Movies at 8pm on SAT 23rd Dec 2017 £14 at Hadleigh Town Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 JOANNA EDEN voice MARK CROOKS saxophones CHRIS INGHAM piano ARNIE SOMOGYI bass GEORGE DOUBLE drums
“Sublime seasonal jazz…” BBC RADIO SUFFOLK
“Sassy vocalist and her swinging quartet deliver…” JAZZWISE “Joanna Eden and her first-class band had a ball... and so did the audience!” JAZZ JOURNAL
Calling young Hadleigh musicians. There will be a Performance Workshop on December 2nd from 2pm to 4pm at The Tudor Hall, Priory Hall. Admission free but registration necessary. george...@hotmail.co.uk
The Headhunters Team at Risbygate Sports Club, Westley Rd, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3RR present GEORGINA JACKSON Singing and Swinging performing with the Chris Ingham Trio on Saturday 19th Nov at 7:45 (doors 7pm) £12
John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group present a Christmas Concert An evening of Jazz, Popular and Christmas tunes on Thursday 7th December 2017, 8pm to 10pm. Free admission and refreshments. Free parking. Raffle. Main Hall, St. Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LF in...@johnseeleyjazz.co.uk www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
THE HARRY BOLT QUINTET will make its debut at RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ CLUB on Monday 18th December. The Late Show – starting 11 pm. Great line up with : Benet Mclean – Violin Adam King – Bass Will Glaser – Drums Harry Bolt – piano and special guest Alex Garnett – Sax Touring the UK in 2018 promoting debut album “Piece By Piece”. Exciting, young players, not to be missed!
As part of the Cambridge Jazz Festival JO FOOKS will be appearing with Caxton Swing on Monday 20th November at Churchill College's Music Recital Room, Storey's Way Cambridge. Support will be the Churchill College Jazz Group. Jo, who was a member of Humphrey Lyttelton's band, will be playing some of her own compositions as well as some mainstream standards with Caxton Swing. Free parking available onsite in Churchill Road
Meet from 7pm in the Buttery Bar. Main performance starts at 8pm
Tickets at £11 or £9 from WEGOTTICKETS.COM/EVENT/412165
The Sparrows of Paris, french musette group based in London, play at Jamboree (Courtyard of Cable Street Studios, 566 Cable Street London E1W 3HB Tube Limehouse) on Sunday 26 November at 8:45pm. Doors 7:30pm. Parisian singer Carolyn Saint-Pé and her quartet The Sparrows of Paris, with Pete Watson on accordion, Lucy Tasker on clarinet, Andrea Vergani on guitar and Julia Doyle on double bass, transport you to Paris of the beginning of the 20th century with a repertoire of vintage french chansons, javas, tangos, valses musette and the odd foxtrot. With their new album Javas, they keep the musette genre alive with two new songs, Chez Raymond which relates the lives of the French in the UK and Brexzut! the song about brexit! Tickets: £6
BEVERLEY STONE will be performing with the fabulous English Jazz Orchestra on Friday 17th November 2017 at the Enfield Baptist Church, Cecil Rd, Enfield EN2 6TG at 8pm. Tickets:£12.50 from the box office 07481 565 166 and email address martyn.stogden@yahoo.co.uk No tickets can be posted, rather confirmation will be delivered via email. Cash ticket sales on the door on the night - no card facilities. Parking: The nearest surface car parks open in the evenings (avoid the multi-storeys, these close early and you might get locked in!) are:
- Sydney Road, Enfield EN2 6TS, accessible only from Cecil Road
- Genotin Road, Enfield EN1 2AW, behind Enfield Town Railway Station
There is some on-street parking available in Cecil Road after 6.30pm, but please check signs.
JAZZ IN A BROAD WAY Live music and vamp jazz jam with the VA Band and Special Guests. International award winning acro-vocalist Verona Chard heads up this evening of sultry swing, funky beats, foot tapping originals and dance divining global tunes. Relax in our New Wimbledon Theatre Studio Theatre / Bar (93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG) where the mood is 'smoky' and the tunes will mesmerise and delight your soul. Bring your horns, vocal chops, drum sticks etc. and 'Play It Again Sam...' Doors 7pm Show starts 8pm. Admission £13.90
On the 21st November - THEYDON JAZZ CLUB will be hosting a Big Band Night featuring the 22-piece Marvin Beddows Big Band and Singers. Venue - Thornwood Common Village Hall, Weald Hall Lane 8 pm -10.30 admission is cash on door @ £12 per head. There is a bar and tea & coffee available. We can only admit our members and the first 50 people attending due to space limitations and the need to preserve a dance area.
Harmony In Harlem the Cambridge-based big band specialising in authentic Duke Ellington, are performing The Nutcracker Suite Ellington's take on everyone's favourite seasonal Tchaikovsky. Thursday 30th November, 7:30pm at Great St Mary's Church, Senate House Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PQ in the heart of Cambridge. Tickets £15 on the door on online at http://www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk
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The Robert Bell Trio on the First and Third Thursday of the Month at The Speakeasy Bar, 175 Epping High Street, Epping CM16 4BL Superb Jazz trio featuring vocalist Robert Bell (Hendricks, Sinatra, Bennett, Torme ect) Graham Cuttill drums, Mike Baker guitar and Stuart Walker on keys. Free admission
little bread BIG JAM at The Royal Inn on The Park (111 Lauriston Road, E9 7HJ) returns to Wednesdays. Join Annie, Peter and the band in the Garden Bar at the back of this beautiful park-side pub. All instrumental and vocal jazz jammers and jazz-loving listeners, clappers and whoopers and their friends, families and lovers welcome. £4 for jammers. Contributions from grateful listeners welcome. Contact Annie on 07885480329 for more details.
As from 13th September the Cambridge Jazz Jam will no longer operate at the Carpenters Arms. We are looking at other possible venues. Meanwhile, please consult our Facebook page (“Cambridge Jazz Jam”) for updates.
There is a new Jazz Jam at the Burleigh Arms, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, on Tuesdays 8 to 11, starting 21st March. Musicians and singers welcome
Jazz Gig and Jam with The Michael Connolly Quartet - Every last Sunday of the month at 5.00-8.30 at The Spread Eagle, Queen's Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4HD. Free Entry. Guests welcome just bring your instrument. Also there is a Jazz Gig and Jam on the first Sunday of every month at The Kings Arms, 2 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London W1J 7QAT from 6.30pm - 10.00pm
A new Jazz Jam night at the Forester's Arms, Colchester. Held on the last Thursday of every month. Members of the band of the parachute regiment Big Band are hosting an evening of Jazz where they will play a short set of music until they open up the floor to anyone who wants to Jam, any ability. The house band consists of: Pianist, Drummer, Bass, Trombone and Trumpet.
There is a Jazz Jam session on alternate Tuesday lunch times at The Battle of Britain Club, Hillingdon Road, Hillingdon (Nr Uxbridge) UB10 0RY from 12 midday until 2.00pm. Good players welcome as is anyone who enjoys listening to good jazz. We have a bar and food is also available. It's all very informal and friendly.
Mascara Bar, 72 Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington N16 6XS. Every Tuesday: House trio + jam. 8.30. (F). info: 07905 151894
Mill Hill Jazz Club host a regular end of month, Wednesday, open stage for quality musicians. Val’s House band provides the professional rhythm section that binds it all together. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk valgo...@gmail.com 0208 207 045
Jazz at the Green Note “jam great atmosphere!” on the 1st Sunday of every month. Music 8:30pm – Band set followed by a jam. 106 Parkway, Camden NW1 7AN.
There is a jazz jam every Saturday with the Nora Bite trio at 9:30pm, original music in the first set followed by a jazz standards jam. Free entrance. Venue: Troyganic, 132 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch E2 8DP. Usual house band is a guitar trio led by Nora Bite. Until 2am .
There is a Jam session on the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. The house band regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). After short set from house band, stage open for jammers and singers. Running for 5 years now simon...@madasafish.com
Singers' Night at Nelson (48 Stanhope Street, London NW1. six min walk from Warren Street station). 2nd Tuesday of each month. Open mic for jazz vocalists. In 18th year. Excellent accompanists. Food available. £8 singers, £7 guests, £5 full time students with student card. Doors, list 6.00pm, music 7.45 - 10.30pm. Chris Legee jazz...@waitrose.com.
Jazz jam sessions at the Fox and Firkin pub, 316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. House band play a set from 8.30, jam session from 9.30-11pm. Come and sing, play or listen. Free entry & a good pizza menu !
There is a LondonBluesJams Yahoo! Group – blues rock n roll soul jam every Wednesday 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm . The Crown Inn, Roneo Corner, 360 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch ,Essex RM12 4TW. info Bob Marks 07503 16 45 72 Full back line. P.A. Keys, Saxes and Brass. Mainly blues but all tastes catered for. All musos welcome – beginners to pros and bands. Vocalists especially welcome.
The Ipswich Jazz Collective meet on the 2nd Friday in the month to hold a jam session at the Golden Hind Pub on Nacton Road Ipswich. Set up 7.30 for 8pm start. Bass amp & drums set up, PA on request. Guitarists to bring their own amps. No entrance fee and all levels of player catered for. Further details/contact at http://www.ipswichjazzcollective.blogspot.co.uk
The Norwich Jazz Jam is at the Fat Cat and Canary every Monday featuring Mark Jolley (violin), Lee Vasey (guitar), Ian Hireson (bass) & Matt Furness (drums)
Tendring Jazz Collective - Come and jam with our house band. Bring your instrument, voice, friends & family and enjoy a night of good music and good fun! Hosted by local musicians, including guitar, bass and drums. Facebook page “Tendring Jazz Collective” Last Wednedsday of each month from 8pm till 10:30pm. The New Bell Inn, Outpart Eastward, Harwich, Essex CO12 3EN.
Open Jazz Jam, “Who Pays The Piper” at The White Horse' Pub, Mill Rd, Husborne Crawley, Beds MK43 0XE, 1 mile from M1 Jn 13, A507 between Ridgmont and Woburn. Fortnightly session on Tuesdays from 8–11.00pm. FREE ENTRY – though we ask for donations toward back line, occasional raffle. Pub food, Chris 07804140606 chris.b...@bigfoot.com
There is a new jazz jam in Suffolk, in the picturesque market town of Woodbridge - it happens on Thursday evenings once a month, there is a facebook group people can join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1503416799918503/?fref=ts at the Kings Head, 17 Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LP http://www.kingsheadwoodbridge.co.uk For more info e-mail ben.wat...@gmail.com
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BELVEDERE JAZZ & MUSIC CLUB, every Wednesday evening is at The Chichester Hotel, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford SS11 8UE (Off A129, 800 yards Wickford side of The Carpenters Arms roundabout). Meals available from 6:30pm whilst you sit at a candlelit table, either before or whilst enjoying the top quality jazz which commences at 8:00pm until 10.30pm. Top International, Regional Bands and Artists, including Big Bands, Swing and Mainstream, all tuneful easy listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly welcoming atmosphere ~ Admission is from £12.50 on the door ~ Large free car park ~ Drinks at pub prices ~ Newcomers most welcome. www.belvederejazz.co.uk ; Telephone: 07850 607075 or Email:mailto::belvederejazz@gmail.co
22nd November – Big Screen Take Two Dave Newton - piano
22 Nov: Simon Spillett (tenor) + Hilary Cameron (piano)
29 Nov: OCTET – Mark Tydeman (tpt/flg) + Mervin Samuels (alto) + Leszek Kulaszewicz (tenor) + Andrew Linham (baritone) + Ayo Akintonwa (guitar) + Hilary Cameron (piano) + Lester Bennett (drums) + John Pamenter (bass/arrangements)
with John Withers (drums) – not 29 Nov &
and John Pamenter (double bass) – not 25 Oct
THEYDON JAZZ CLUB @ THORNWOOD VILLAGE HALL, Weald Hall Lane, CM16 6NB. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 8 pm to 10.30. Traditional/Dixieland/New Orleans Jazz featuring excellent live bands for listening and dancing. Drinks & snacks / tea & coffee / dance floor / plentiful seating / free car park. All are welcome. Admission - Guests £12, Members £10. Children admitted under supervision, free for 12 and unders. Disabled facillities are available. Visit www.theydonjazzclub.org.uk or contact Dave & Sheila Dyer – tel: 01945 588325; email: daved...@gmail.com
The Theydon Jazz Club will be moving venues on Wed 10th January 2018 to ''The Abridge Village Hall'' at 39 Ongar Road, Abridge, Essex RM4 1UD. The Club will also be renamed ''The Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club".
Nov 21st - The Melvin Beddows Big Band (22piece) Big Band Night featuring the-22 piece Marvin Beddows Big Band and Singers. Admission is cash on door @ £12 per head. There is a bar and tea & coffee available. We can only admit our members and the first 50 people attending due to space limitations and the need to preserve a dance area.
Dec 5th - T B A
Dec 19th - THE THEYDON SELECT SIX Peter Rudeforth tpt Julian Marc Stringle Reeds And Flaxman Tbe Tim Huskisson Pno Roger Curphey bass Alan Clark Dms
JAZZ at O Bs’ Welcomes all Jazz Fans to Old Brentwoods’ Club, Ashwells Road, Brentwood, Essex. CM15 9SE Dave Grant continues to support Live Music on the last Tuesday each month bringing a kaleidoscope of jazz styles by talented professional guest musicians plus the resident trio of Hilary Cameron - keys, Ted Simkins - bass and Dave Grant - drums, in pleasant surroundings, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a licensed bar with snacks on request. Doors 7pm, music from 8 till 10.45pm Entrance on door £10.00. For info. contact Dave Grant 01708 or Richard 07935 441616 or gr...@aol.com. Website: www.jazzatobs.co.uk
Tuesday, 28th November - PRE CHRISTMAS JAZZ / BUFFET featuring CARLTON JAZZ comprising Mike Cotton, trumpet & vocals, Paul Higgs, keyboard, Derek Clenshaw, trombone, Martin Nickless, clarinet, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, drums, who begin the party sprit with the oncoming Christmas season playing all styles, shades, tempos from Dixie to Mainstream plus our usual Christmas Buffet all for the party entrance cost of £15.00.
Mike Cotton trumpet & vocals played in various trad jazz bands in the late '50s, and in 1960 formed a group of his own of pure Dixieland. TThe Mike Cotton Jazzmen played as many as 300 gigs a year. But as music styles constantly change Mike also changed and became known to play with a variety of entertainers. He has remained active as a session musician, and in the '90s played with the 100 Club All-Stars.
Paul Higgs, keyboards, needs no introduction being a regular visitor to the Club in a variety of guises that this multi-instrumentalist performs across the country usually with his preferred instrument, trumpet. Currently touring with the fantastic Chris Ingham Quartet with the brilliant musical biographies, ‘Hoagy’ and ‘Dudley’ portraying the lives and music of Hoagy Carmichael and Dudley Moore, receiving acclaim across the country. On this occasion he will be enlightening you to his excellent keyboard skills.
Derek Clenshaw trombonist. Performing with all UK jazz stars, with a music preference for mainstream and jazz standards, along with having that sweet touch with the warm rounded sound of the trombone. Derek has been seen in many bands, mainstream and trad, and has played with well-known names - Humphrey Lyttleton, Freddie Randall, Terry Lightfoot, Janusz Carmello, Bob Kerr, Julian Marc Stringle, Mike “Magic” Henry, Mike Cotton, Bruce Adams, John Crocker, Enrico Tomasso and Simon Spillett.
Martin Nickless, clarinet, first love in music is the big band and his career includes various genres of music from classical to pop. He has played for many West End shows, sessions for composer Stanley Myers as well as touring with Jack Jones, Frankie Vaughan & Norman Wisdom. Also known for his writing and arranging and is clearly an outstanding exponent of the clarinet and called upon for many gigs.
Ted 'the hat' Simkins, skeletal bass, and a member of the resident trio, is one of the elder statesmen of bass players. All musicians still wish for the same energy and prowess that he puts in at every gig. Ted fits into the groove automatically such is the experience of this much admired musician whose main interest at one time was photography. If he could bottle what keeps him going, he would make a fortune.
Dave Grant, drums, the leader of the resident trio at Jazz at O B’s primarily in the interest of keeping Jazz live in Brentwood. Dave enjoys the ‘Dixieland’ style of jazz having played with many musicians of that genre and the many others who have guested at the Club. Has his own DG Quartet playing local gigs and runs Carlton Jazz.
ANNIE'S JAZZ @ THORPE BAY GOLF CLUB. Annie's Jazz is at Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Thorpe Hall Avenue. Thorpe Bay. Southend-on-Sea. SS1-3AT on Tuesdays. Food served from 7pm until 8pm and the music will start at 8.00pm. Please phone Annie for reservations 07504-232783 or e-mail boneswi...@gmail.com.
WINTER PROMOTION - PUT A PARTY OF 8 TOGETHER AND GET 2 FREE PLACES.
THIS OFFER APPLIES TO 21ST NOV. BOOKING ESSENTIAL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER. TEL 07504-232783 OR E-MAIL boneswithtones@gmail.com. INCLUDED IN THIS PROMOTION: TUES 21ST NOV - THE GOOSEBUMPS.
TUES 21ST NOV - THE GOOSEBUMPS
AN EXCITING QUINTET OF CELEBRATED MUSICIANS WHO ARE PLAYING AROUND THE GLOBE AT THEATRES, FESTIVALS AND PRIVATE FUNCTIONS FOR THE STARS AND ROYALTY. IF YOU LIKE SWINGING JIVE, BOOGIE WOOGIE & ROCK N ' ROLL THEN THIS IS A MUST FOR YOU.
TUES 28TH NOV - LIANE CARROLL.
MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING LIANE RETURNS WITH HER ACCLAIMED SOLO SHOW.
"This is jazz of the highest quality. Believe." 4 Stars In Mojo Magazine
London born and Hastings raised, winning singer-pianist Liane Carroll is one of the UK’s greatest musical treasures. A soulful, emotive singer, she is capable of moving an audience to tears with her ability to inhabit a lyric or to have them jumping for joy with her breathtaking vocal virtuosity. Always sells out so please book soon.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BRENTWOOD – 8.00pm. The Bardswell, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Tel: 01245 420475 Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. email: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Admission £16.00 members £13.00 unless otherwise stated. Join the Facebook groups
Tuesday 21st November - 8.00pm
‘PICANTI’ with Derek Nash – sax Dominic Ashworth – guitar – Neil Angilley - piano Robin Jones – percussion Marc Cecil – drums Andy Staple - bass
Tuesday 5th December – 8.00pm
Sara Dowling & Chris Dean with Trevor Brown- piano Dave Chamberlain – bass & Dave Tandy - drums
Tuesday 12th December – 8.00pm
Christmas Party With Al Nicholls -sax Roy Williams - trombone Imre Varga - piano Simon Thorpe - bass & Emiliano Caroselli - drums
Admission £16.00 members £13.00 includes buffet
“SPIKES PLACE AT SAFFRON WALDEN” - Third Thursday of every month – 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub. For advance bookings contact: Susan 01245 420475. join the Facebook groups
Thursday 16th November – 8.30pm
Vasilis Xenopoulos & Nigel Price Steve Brown & Dario De Lecce
Admission £12.00 Food available
December to February - Closed
CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG (next to the Civic Theatre), mainly on Sunday lunchtime. The jazz is generally mainstream and modern and the club is justly proud of the quality. For an annual subscription of £10.00 (£15.00 joint) members are entitled to a £4.00 reduction on normal ticket prices, and notice of concerts. There's a friendly atmosphere, come along. Enq: Larry Newall-Smith 01245 256510. join the Facebook groups
Doors: 11.45am Gig starts: 12.15pm Advance booking: 01245 606505 £12 / £16
Sun 3rd December. Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Robin Aspland, Dave Chamberlain and Matt Home
Sunday 14th January. Ron Drake (sax/clarinet) with Ted Beament (piano) Spenser Brown (bass) and Rod Brown (drums)
Sunday 11th February. John Etheridge (guitar), Art Themen (sax) Arnie Somegy (bass) and Winston Clifford (drums)
Sunday 18th March. ‘Searching for Hope’ with Herwig Gradischng (sax), Steve Fishwick (trumpet), Claus Raible (piano) Giorgos Antonia (bass) and Matt Home (drums)
Sunday 15th April. The Humphrey Lyttelton Band (7 piece band, line up TBC)
XMAS JAZZ at CRAMPHORN THEATRE CHELMSFORD The hugely successful XMAS Jazz Specials have now been running for several years, with packed houses treated to stunning musicianship. Lots of fun on stage, the band is always greatly encouraged by the tremendous audience response. Larry and Zak collaborated for many years arranging and performing in em@il special, bringing fresh, unique arrangements of jazz standards to enthusiastic audiences in Chelmsford, London and beyond, in recent years concentrating on the now legendary XMAS Jazz seasons. Don’t miss the XMAS Jazz fun with all the regular mobsters including Adam Mader on everything and Andy Frost - the percussive mouth. After last year’s full houses, an additional date has been added to this year‘s XMAS jazz season at Chelmsford’s Cramphorn Theatre … everyman and his dog welcome .... come in your droves (or even in your cars?) (or sleighs?). Tickets are already on sale Be sure not to miss this year’s XMAS JAZZ special - please reserve your places early! Complimentary mince pies ... AND ... no silly paper hats.
Larry Berkovitz (piano/vocals) and Zak Barrett (saxes) present: XMAS JAZZ Special with Rowan Ward (saxes) Dom Copestick (saxes /vocals) Robert Rickenberg (dbl bass) AND special guests: virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Adam Mader (flugelhorn/violin/mandolin/melodica/recorders/whistling/face slapping etc.. and vocals) and Andy Frost (beatbox / drums) Tickets £15 (Sat 3pm tickets £10) Please note that a £1.50 booking fee applies per transaction for bookings paid by credit card To book - please call 01245 606505
Thursday 21st December 2017 @ 8pm
Friday 22nd December 2017 @ 8pm
Saturday 23rd December 2017 @ 3pm & 8pm
MUSIC AT MARIGOLDS, Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DJ. Doors and Licensed Bar 7.30pm, Fridays. 01279 414174 / 421763 musicatm...@ntlworld.com www.myspace.com/musicatmarigolds. Car Parking On Site and there are two Public Car Parks. We are now in the new Clubhouse which has been built between the Cricket Club’s two grounds. Carry on a bit further round Chippingfield and its on your left still. £8 Door
24th November - Marigolds All Stars:
Paul Higgs trumpet, Zack Barrett sax, Mike Gorman keyboards, Jose Canha bass and Martin Guy drums.
Paul Higgs is renowned as one of the UK’s leading trumpet players and has had an extensive musical career including performing, composing and arranging music for film, TV and theatre. He was a Musical Director for many years for the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company. He has performed with far too many luminaries to include here and has also performed in major concert venues around the world.
Zak Barrett graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music and has performed as a classical musician including playing on Naxos recordings with the RNCM wind ensemble. He has performed with numerous artists across the UK and abroad and is heavily involved with teaching jazz.
Mike Gorman is an integral part of the London and UK jazz scene performing with virtually every UK horn player and vocalist of note as well as performing with leading international jazz artists. A key member of the Jim Mullen Organ Trio, Mike is also in great demand as a session player, touring and recording extensively.
From Portugal, José Canha worked with many diverse and talented musicians with a wide spectrum of influences but with a leaning towards a passion for Blues and Jazz. After co-founding a blues band José continued to collaborate on a variety of projects, eventually progressing towards working in the UK as a jazz double bassist.
Martyn Guy needs no introduction to audiences at Marigolds where he has performed regularly since the inception of the Club in 2003.
8th December - Paul Lamb and the King Snakes: http://www.paullamb.com/index.html
The incomparable Paul Lamb and the King Snakes need no introduction to blues aficionados. Paul started playing on the club scene in the early 70s and represented Great Britain in the 1974 world harmonica championships. This led to a time with Sonny Terry. Of that time Paul has said, ‘It was a great learning period for me with the maestro. Sonny was very kind and spent a lot of time educating me about the Blues’. Over time Paul has become known around the world as one of the foremost blues harp players playing with many famous blues players. He and his band have won countless awards and sold record breaking quantities of albums. Paul has been inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame. With Chad Strentz vocals/guitar, Andy Lamb, Paul’s son, playing dynamic guitar, Paul Lamb & the King Snakes rock the house with real blues, boogie, swing & good time jump. A stunning act not to be missed.
29th December - The Alan Barnes Quartet
Alan Barnes sax, Robin Aspland keyboards, Simon Thorpe bass and Clark Tracey drums.
Alan is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist, best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax that has few peers. His range and brilliance have made him a “first call” for studio and live work and his recorded catalogue is immense whether as leader/co-leader, alone or supporting others. The recipient of numerous British Jazz Awards, Alan has played residencies and toured tirelessly and building a warm rapport with audiences making him uniquely popular in British jazz.
Hailing from Leeds, Robin Aspland studied music at Colchester Institute before joining various bands in the Leeds area when after moving to London played with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Through the 90s, Robin became very well known in UK jazz circles, playing with resident and visiting artists too many to mention here including touring with Van Morrison for 6 years.
Bass player Simon Thorpe plays in many bands across the jazz spectrum as well as leading several of his own bands with a double bass style that is strong and melodic making him one of the UK's most popular bass players.
Son of Stan Tracey CBE, Clark needs no introduction having forged his own bright and varied jazz career. After playing with his father's various ensembles Clark has gone on to tour worldwide and record extensively. He has formed numerous bands with many famous and well-respected musicians as well as playing freelance alongside some of the most important artists in jazz at home and abroad. An accomplished composer and teacher of jazz Clark formed his own record companies, Tentoten Records and Resteamed Records, dedicated to his father’s works. He is one of the sharpest jazz drummers in the country, playing with a keen-eared awareness that can be rare among today's drummers making him one of the most entertaining drummers in the country
HORNCHURCH JAZZ CLUB, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1RS. The Hornchurch Conservative Club is a comfortable air-conditioned venue with a dance floor, drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and car parking, Normally Members £7, non-members £8. Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details. Sundays 8:30 – 11pm
19th November – Red Hot and Blue. A popular band playing in the New Orleans style. The band is led by Peter Leonard on trumpet and includes Alan Cresswell (clarinet), John Stuart (banjo), Chris Thompson (double bass), and the drumming of Jamie Shaw.
26th November – The Jack Clifford Swingtette. Another wonderful end to another month of jazz at the club with an evening of traditional and jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack’s clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with guests including, as usual, Tim Huskisson playing the piano.
GC's JAZZ CLUB at The Woolpack, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DN 01245 – 259295. First Sunday in Every Month 8:00pm - 10:30pm. Free Admission. Food Available. Est 2012 Celebrating Five years! www.graemeculham.com
Sunday 3rd December 2017 SIMON SPILLETT Saxophone
British jazz award winner, Author, Band leader, Patron of the Jazz Centre UK, Tubby Hayes prodigy. Simon returns with his powerful and driving style with the Peter Lemer trio. Peter is a regular member of the Barbara Thompson band 'Paraphernalia' and has played with bands such as UK Drummer Ginger Baker's 'Gurvitz Army'.
Peter Lemer – Keyboards. Jose Canha – String Bass. Graeme Culham – Drums.
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea Facebook – The Jazz Mix @ The Maritime Room and check out our page on the Cliffs Pavilion website: www.southendtheatres.org.uk … go to Special Events tab to find The Jazz Mix page. On Wednesday nights.
Weds 29th November - Hamish Stuart Band with special guest Molly Duncan
Glasgow-born Hamish Stuart shot to fame in the 1970’s as the falsetto voice and guitarist of the Average White Band (AWB), his distinctive song writing and vocal and guitar style helping pave the way to AWB’s extraordinary worldwide success. After AWB’s split up Hamish spent the rest of the 1980’s touring, writing and recording with a galaxy of soul legends, including Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, George Benson and Chaka Khan. Tenor saxophonist Malcolm "Molly" Duncan was a founding member of the Average White Band from 1971 to 1983. Tickets £19
Wednesday 10th January 2018 - Reach For It - The Genius of George Duke featuring keyboard wizard Carl Hudson and Gina Foster on vocals.
Wednesday 31st January 2018 - Some Kinda Wonderful - The Music of Steve Wonder featuring Noel McCalla on vocals and Derek Nash on saxes.
NEW JAZZ CLUB - GC's FENLAND JAZZ CLUB - Further to the success of GC's Jazz Club in Chelmsford, Graeme started a second club 'GC's Fenland Jazz Club' The new jazz club will feature a regular house trio: Simon Brown keyboards, Jose Canha string bass, Graeme Culham on drums with monthly front line guests. The Woodmans Cottage, 90 High Road, Gorefield, PE13 4NB Tel 01945 871094. Also on Facebook. 7.30pm -10pm. Admission Free. Light food will be available.
Sunday 10th December 2017
Richard Exall Saxophone with his 'Swing to Mainstream'.
JAZZ AT THE IVY ROOM - Farnham Conservative Club, Ivy House, Ivy Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PQ. Last Wednesday of the month. The Farnham Conservative Club is a hidden gem of a venue in the centre of town with drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and free parking. Curry available from 7 pm. Show 7.45pm - 10.15 pm. All welcome.
Admission £12 (+ £0.50 booking fee online) Tickets: https://ivyroomjazz.yapsody.com Info: www.ivyroomjazz.co.uk info@ivyroomjazz.co.uk
Wed 29th & Thurs 30th November - Rat Pack Refreshed Show
Steve Pert (Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), Enrico Tomasso (Trumpet), Rob Fowler (Sax)
Six Piece Band featuring Vocalist Steve Pert. 'Rat Pack Refreshed' celebrates the songs of Frank Sinatra and his contemporaries, all served up with wit and charm. This vibrant, energetic show will include classic Rat Pack songs such as Fly Me To The Moon, New York New York, One For My Baby, The Lady Is A Tramp, That's Amore, Volare, Mr Bojangles, Ain't That A Kick In The Head, and many more.
Wed 20th December 2017 - Christmas Special!
Lily Dior (Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), Simon Bates (Saxophone)
Hosted by Australian songstress Lily Dior, you can expect to hear and sing along to some classic Christmas songs! Recognised as one of Australia's finest jazz singers, Lily Dior has shared the stage with a remarkable list of outstanding musicians including the Australian Art Orchestra, Mike Nock, DIG, The Bay's (UK), Oscar Castro Neves, Airto Moriera, Don Grusin, Mark Murphy, James Morrison and The Manhattan Jazz Quintet (led by Dave Matthews and his exceptional band including Bill Evans, Charnett Moffatt, Victor Lewis, and Lew Soloff).
She'll be joined by special guest saxophonist Simon Bates. Playing all musical genres, Simon is constantly in demand for his versatility. He is a respected band leader having led the band on the Johnny Vaughan Tonight Show and many other TV bands. He has been Musical Director for many well known artists including Bette Midler, Rick Astley, Richard Shelton and Alexander Armstrong.
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB – The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, Visitors welcome . www.kingslangleyjazz.co.uk Keep an eye on the website for any late amendments.
I am sure many of you will be aware of the recent death of Ivor Rosenberg, a popular figure at the club over many years. The following is a tribute from Dave Smith:
October brings the sad news of the death of Ivor Rosenberg. Ivor was a vibrant personality on our local jazz scene, his ethereal alto sound recognizable in any musical company. His wit, charm, and encyclopedic knowledge of all things made him such good company. Ivor was a natural musician with an innate sense of harmony and form. He was a regular player at our club over the years and was always featured in small groups, playing modern jazz of the classic era. We send our condolences to his family and all his many friends. We are planning a celebration of Ivor's music on Tuesday 5th December to which all are welcome
November 21st - Treble Clef. With John Davis on alto sax / flute / piano , Jonathan Grogan guitar and Chris Hargreaves bass. A drumless quiet laid back trio playing a mixture of latin, swing and bepop. Vocals by Bryony.
November 28th - Hertswing Big Band. John Davies presents the expected Basie swing and drive with an ever stimulating programme. With star singer Vicky
December 5th A Celebration of Ivor's Music and Life. All are welcome to have a blow, exchange anecdotes and jokes, in appreciation of our friendship with Ivor in the style he would expect.
December 12th Terry's Jazz Party A lively evening of fun with the irrepressible Terry with jokes and jazz .
December 19th Jim Phillips Christmas Party. Bring your friends, family and instruments. There will be the usual quizzes and raffle. The Big Band will be playing from about 9.30pm.
December 26th Boxing Day No Band.
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL – Usually the 3rd Saturday afternoon in the month. £8 on the door, start time of 12:30pm. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vet's surgery CM16 6DB. Licensed bar at village hall prices. Tea, coffee and snacks at reasonable prices, with parking - but get there early. Please phone Margaret or George on 01992 523535 to book northwealdvillagehall.org
The Jack Free Allstars. The legendary trombonist appears with regulars Pete Rudeforth, John Crocker, Tim Huskisson, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy, Colin Bray, Carol Braithwaite. Paul Higgs, Colin Good, Gary Wood, Julian Stringle, Trevor Whiting, JJ Vinten among recent guests.
November 18 December 16
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE JAZZ CLUB. Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF. Concerts usually every 1st SUNDAY of the month, plus the odd extra event. Tickets £12 to £18. JAZZ EXPRESS: Book for any three concerts and get tickets for just £10 each. Students 2-for-1 admission!! Doors: 7pm. 1st Set: 7.30pm. Arts Centre box office: 01206 500900. Online: www.colchesterartscentre.com www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com
19th Nov - Tommy Smith & Brian Kellock + Michael Spearman Trio. Two of Scotland’s finest bring appreciative audiences some of the most beautiful, haunting and iconic pieces in the jazz repertoire.
January 4th Derek Nash's PICANTE' NOW BOOKING www.dereknash.com
With musicians from The Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. This is the Latin Band of Latin Bands ~~ Latin as hot as it gets !!! Influenced by the world famous Buena Vista Social Club & Sergio Menzies.
DEREK NASH saxes ~ Leader & percussion assortment !!! Great leader & charismatic entertainer ~ Has numerous bands & is always welcome at The FJC whenever he is not leading the front row with Jools Holland.
CHRIS STORR trumpet ~ Amazing lead trumpet, also from Jools Holland. The ideal man to put the bite into Latin.
DOMINIC ASHWORTH guitar ~Top Canadian jazz guitarist - great with Latin.
NEIL ANGILLEY piano ~ This man is recognised as The UK's finest Latin pianist. Has recently toured with Alfie Boe & Michael Ball including a private performance for The Queen at Buck House. Wow - only the best at FJC.
ANDY STAPLES bass ~ One of the UK's top bassists with the Latin touch.
ROBIN JONES percussion ~ This is the Rhythm of the Night ~ Conga Crazy
MARC CECIL ~drums & percussion. This guy generates excitement in this outfit as he also does with his own band
January 11th NOW BOOKING Multi Award Winner THE LIANE CARROLL TRIO www.lianecarroll.co.uk
ROGER CAREY bass ~~~ RUSSELL FIELD drums
January 18th NOW BOOKING From The USA The most famous tenor sax man in the world.. THE SCOTT HAMILTON QUARTET www.scotthamiltonsax.com
Yes this is the annual event of The FJC having the worlds most famous jazz tenor saxophonist play for us ~~ In 2017 we were also lucky to have him play for us in August & both gigs were a complete sell out. This man has been at the top for many years & has made over 50 albums. With Scott will be his regular & most amazing world class rhythm section
JOHN PEARCE piano~ DAVE GREEN double bass~ STEVE BROWN drums
January 25th NOW BOOKING The Lennie Niehaus Connection by THE MICK FOSTER QUINTET Featuring three of the UKs finest saxophonists ~ Foster ~ Barnes & Fowler
www.mickfoster.org.uk // www.alanbarnesjazz.com
These are the wonderful original compositions & arrangements of standards by LENNIE NIEHAUS the former Stan Kenton alto saxophonist. The charts for this sextet have all been transcribed by Mick Foster the UK's number one baritone sax man. At our request to play this music, Mick has also organised & acquired the right team to play this West Coast Jazz in the style of the original (1950s) Lennie Niehaus Quintet of Bob Gordon baritone sax .. Jack Montrose tenor.. Monty Budwig double bass & Shelly Manne drums..
Lennie is now 88 & living in California ~ he has spent most of his life writing music for films & is credited for the music in most of the films of his good friend Clint Eastwood
MICK FOSTER baritone sax ~~ ALAN BARNES alto sax ~~ ROBERT FOWLER tenor sax ~~ DAVID CHAMBERLAIN double bass ~~ TRISTAN MAILLOTT drums
The heading Lennie Niehaus Connection comes from my meeting him in 1956. Please google Lennie Niehaus ~ this guy will blow your mind..
ORPINGTON JAZZ CLUB 7 Station Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 0RZ. Hosted at the Orpington Liberal Club, with its CAMRA award winning bar, free parking across the road in Tescos multi story car park and only a 10min walk from Orpington train station and 2min walk from the high street, Orpington Jazz Club presents some of the finest jazz musicians in the country on the last Friday of each month. The bar has a friendly pub atmosphere and a well stocked selection of fine ales. The music takes place in the adjoining small hall, with cabaret style seating. Concerts 8:00-10:30pm with a half hour interval. Bar open 6:00-11:00pm and seats available in the hall from 7:30pm. No advance tickets, reservations or pre-bookings. Tickets on the door only. Entry £10.00, no concessions.
Friday 24 November - ARQ (Alison Rayner Quintet) Alison Rayner-bass, Diane McLaughlin-sax, Deirdre Cartwright-guitar, Steve Lodder-piano, Buster Birch-drums
“Terrific grooves, poignant melodies and fluid improvisation... ARQ brings to the stage a musical bond that is expressed in such fun and joyful moments, that it is an absolute pleasure to be in the same room with them” - Colchester Arts. They completed a 30 date UK tour in the spring of 2017 with a sell out concert at Pizza Express Dean St and tonight is part of another new UK wide tour.
Friday 29 December - JOHN ETHERIDGE with Jim Treweek-piano, Eric Guy-bass, Buster Birch-drums. A true master of guitar in all styles. Simultaneously touring in duo with Stephane Grappelli and as a member of legendary fusion band “Soft Machine” John Etheridge defies boundaries and excels in all musical settings. He has worked with John Williams, Yehudi Menuhin, Dizzie Gillespie, Herb Ellis, Mundell Lowe, Nigel Kennedy, Pat Metheny, Birelli Lagrene, Barney Kessel, Elton Dean and John Williams. “One of the best guitarists in the world” - Pat Metheny... "I never wanted to be a star, just a highly respected musician like John Etheridge” - Sting.
Jazz Café POSK- 238-246 King St, London W6 0RF. (nearest tube Ravenscourt Park Station)
Saturday 18 November – Jerzy Malek & Leszek Kulakowski £12
Multi-award winning trumpeter and composer Jerzy Malek return’s to Jazz Cafe POSK for an exclusive London performance. Considered as one of the best Polish trumpet players of the moment, Małek is inspired by rhythmical elements of European folk, contemporary influences and new concepts of harmony
For the LJF Jerzy has invited fellow Polish jazz pianist Leszek Kulakowski to perform an evening of jazz focusing on the dialogue / love affair... between piano and trumpet.
Expect an electrifying set of original and melodic compositions accompanied by a dynamic line up of his favourite musicians from Poland. NOT TO BE MISSED!
Friday 24 November - Willie Garnett Big Band £6
Undoubtedly one of the best British big bands led by veteran band leader Willie Garnett… Superb Musicians…Keeping the GREAT Classics ALIVE!....Regular to our stage performing every last Friday of each month, the band will be treating us to their usual selection of the finest popular jazz standards.
Jazz Café POSK - Saturday 25 November – 100 Years of DEAN MARTIN – Denmark Street Big Band £12
Dubbed as the “coolest man who ever lived” and a member of the fabled Rat Pack, the legendary Dean Martin was one of the elite group signed to Capitol Records in the 50’s and Sinatra’s Reprise Records in the 60’s. Tonight we celebrate the great man’s centenary year and welcome back the “coolest taxi driver in London”….Aiden Kent, to sing some treasured and loved selections from the golden swing era.
FLEECEJAZZ - World class Jazz every Friday at Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ www.fleecejazz.org.uk Doors 7.30pm, gig starts 8.00 pm, 2 sets, ends approx 11.00 pm Ample parking; fully accessible - info 01787 211865 See website for directions as satnav can get you lost! Tickets - Box Office: 01787 211865; WeGotTickets (booking fee); On the door (cash/cheque)
JAZZ AT THE HUNTER CLUB, 6, St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3PH. 1st class jazz in Bury St Edmunds headhunter...@gmail.com www.headhunterslive.org 07799 650009 Doors 7.30, Music 8pm
CHICKENSHED THEATRE JAZZ BAR - 290 Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE.
Booking telephone number: 020 8292 9222. Booking email: bookings@chickenshed.org.uk.
JAZZ AT THE RHODES ARTS COMPLEX. Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM23 3JG 01279 710 200 www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
FORTNIGHTLY FREE Live Midweek Music in our Theatre Lounge on Wednesdays
7:30 pm Relax on a Wednesday evening at Rhodes while listening to the very best from the vibrant local music scene. Our Midweek Live Music events are now established as a ‘must see’ night for music fans of all ages so unwind, kick back and relax.
Our resident Jazz Quintet Que Pasa are now established on the second Wednesday of every month. Featuring internationally renowned players Pete Lemer - keys, Paul Robinson - drums, Steve Cook - Bass, with Adam Amor on Sax and brilliant trumpet player Paul Higgs. Between them they have worked with acts such as Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Ginger Baker, Mike Oldfield, The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The best of the genre from the best in the business.
BASSMENT, 16 Wells Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HZ have a monthly, live, Thursday night Jazz Funk session. Last event: 10th Aug. House band: James Maltby - Guitar Dan Banks - Piano Andy Staples - Bass Josh Law - Drums Zak Barrett - Saxophone
THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK) www.thejazzcentreuk.co.uk c/o Beecroft Art Gallery - Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS09 6EX E-mail: enquiries@thejazzcentre.co.uk
Tel: 01702 215169 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJazzCentreUK/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejazzcentreuk
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-767909473
BERKHAMSTED JAZZ present live jazz in a relaxed club atmosphere, with reasonably priced licensed bar. £10 – members Dacorum Card holders, £13 – visitors and guests. Concerts normally at the Civic Centre, High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HD. Parking on High Street and in the car park behind the shops opposite. Disabled access.
e17 JAZZ - The award winning e17 jazz collective presents concerts on the last Wednesday of each month featuring local musicians of national renown plus exciting guest stars in a relaxed jazz club setting. www.e17jazz.com/whatson/ at their NEW VENUE - Gnome House, 7 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, E17 6DS. www.gnomehouse.org.uk 07739660449 www.e17jazz.com/whatson/
THE SOUTHEND JAZZ CLUB – every Monday at the EKCO Social & Sports Club, Thornford Gardens, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 6PU. 01702 351641 www.ekcoclub.co.uk From 7:30pm. Music 8:00pm – everyone welcome. Info: Bryan Jones 07801 757912 or 01702 61825. Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southend-Jazz-Club/133240693427561 Twitter @southendjazz; email ja...@greenad.co.uk to join mailing list. Entrance £10
The Cambridge Riverside Jazzband plays at the Six Bells, Fulbourn, just a couple of miles SE of Cambridge, every first and third Wednesday of the month at 8:30pm. Admission is £6 and there is a small dance floor, and of course, real ale! CRJ is the oldest trad band in the area, started by Ted Vousden in 1956 and run continuously since. We now play mainstream as well as traditional stuff and are happy to do requests if they were written before about 1950 ( and we've heard of them!!!). Come and give us a whirl!
JAZZ IN THE JUNGLE BAR, Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1AX is now on the Second and Last Monday of each Month with the NEIL FRYER QUARTET featuring Neil Fryer (tenor sax) Phil Mead (keyboard) Paul Leader(bass) Luke De La Salle (drums) And Guests. Music at 8.30 p.m. Admission Free. For further information please contact Neil Fryer (m) 07504 733892
MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB is held on the first Sunday of every month at Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0QG www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk
JAZZ AT THE CROWN. This new Jazz venue at ‘The Crown’, Church Street, Great Ellingham, nr. Attleborough, Norfolk opened on 11th September. The aim is to create a Sunday evening monthly Jazz scene featuring some of East Anglia’s major Jazz musicians using a regular rhythm section of Nigel Portass - Keyboard, Jeff Burbidge - Bass Gtr and Bob Dore - Drums. The music will commence at 6.00pm and finish around 8.30 pm and will be free admission.
JAZZ AT THE ROWFANT. Rowfant House, Wallage Lane, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 4NG. On 2nd Thursday of each month. £8.00 on the door. 01342 714869 www.rowfanthouse.co.uk
MILL HILL JAZZ CLUB – The Mill Hill Jazz Club has been providing live jazz of the highest standard to North West London for many years and is for everyone with a passion for live jazz, blues and soul. If you like jazz, the Mill Hill Jazz Club is the place to hang out. Every Wednesday from 8.30pm. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub. Admission £8 members, £9 guests unless stated otherwise.
KiX Jazz Orchestra. 17 piece band plus Kate Daniels on vocals. Repertoire includes a wide variety of Latin, Swing Standards, Fusion and Originals. To see when and where they are on next visit their new website at https://www.kixjazzorchestra.co.uk/schedule
The Andy Bowie Quartet plays modern jazz every Sunday 8 to 11 at the Tram Depot, Dover Street, Cambridge, as we have for the last 4 years. https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie
A new venue in Essex - music Saturday nights and Sundays late afternoon at THE PRINCE ALBERT (The Green, Blackmore, Ingatestone CM4 0RT Tel: 01277821705) Delicious Meals available Mon- Sat: 12.00 – 15.00, 18.00 – 21.00 Sun: 12.00 – 16.00 princealbertblackmore@outlook.com
THE CRYPT, St Giles Church, Camberwell Church St, London SE5 8RB. www.jazzlive.co.uk Doors 8.00 pm £8 / £5
Cuffley Jazz Workshop meets most Monday evenings at Cuffley Youth & Community Centre, Station Road, Cuffley, EN6 4EY 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm New members always welcome. Contact Les 07941183004
FRANK GRIFFITH GIGLIST- Frank Griffith, Director of Performance, School of Arts, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH 01895 266572. 07976 313224 www.frankgriffith.co.uk
25 Nov, 7.30PM. w/Tina May, Nick Weldon, Dave Olney, Richard Pite. Celebrating Ella and Fats. Pavenham Village Hall. Pavenham, Beds, MK43 7PE. £12.
1 Dec, 1PM.FG Trio with Nikki Iles, piano and Flo Moore, bass. Brunel University, Beldam Room, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH.www,brunel.ac.uk/brunelarts Free.
14 Dec, 12-2PM. FG Trio with Charles Alexander, guitar and Simon Woolf, bass. Clocktower Cafe, Katherine St, Croydon, CROI 1NZ. Free. 02028 668 4713.
17 Dec, 12PM. w/Tad Newton Band. Walnut Tree Inn,Station Road, NN7 3DS. 01604 485549. £10.
3 Jan, 8PM. FG with Rico Tomasso, Richard Bushiakevitz, Arnie Somogi and Les Cirkel. Ruislip Golf Club,Ickenham Road,HA4 7DQ.01895 32394. £8.
17 Jan, 8PM. Guest conductor/soloist with The Rebel Yell Orchestra. The Spice of Life. 6 Moor Street, London W1D 5DA. www.spicejazz.co.uk. £10.
21 Jan, 1PM. w/Tad Newton Band. Solihull Jazz Club, Union Road, B91 3DH.
25 Jan, 8PM. w/Bob Haddrel. Here Cafe, 28-30 Lower Kings Road, Berkhamstead, Herts, HP4 2AB. 01442 300870. Free.
1 Feb, 8PM. W/Tad Newton Band. Pumphouse Jazz Club. Local Board Road, Watford, WD17 2JP.
6 Feb, 8PM. The Great British Songbook. w/Pete Churchill, piano/vocals and Laurence Evans, bass. The Pavilion Cafe, Bedford Park, MK40. 01234 351104. www.pavilioninthepark.co.uk. £25 for meal and music. Booking in advance required.
14 Feb, 8.30PM. w/Lauren Bush, vocals, Dorian Ford, piano and Laurence Evans, bass. Mill Hill Jazz Club, 100 Barnet Way, NW7 3AL. 0208 207 0451.
www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk.£8.
18 Feb, 12PM. w/Tad Newton Band. The Walnut Tree Inn. Station Road, Blisworth, NN7 3DS. 01604 485 549.£10.
4 April, 12.30PM. The Polo Sticks w/Alan Barnes, Marting Nickless, Martin Litton, Sandy Sucholdski and Richard Pite. The Spice of Life,6 Moor Street, London, W1D 5DA. www.spicejazz.co.uk. £10.
17 May, 8PM. W/Tad Newton Band. Verwood Jazz Club, St Leanards Hotel, Ringwood.
21 June, 7.30PM. w/Tad Newton Band.Upton on Severn Jazz Festival.
24 June, 12PM.Club Hotfoot w/FG, Charles Alexander/Andy Robinson, guitar and Tom Hill, bass. Westwood Social Club, Westward Heath, Coventry, CV4 8GP. 0247 646 6619. www.jazzmatazz.org.uk. £10.
Heads South Gig Listing Info www.headssouth.com. Listen https://play.spotify.com/artist/5q7ONQYJYdcGTsrb2p9ctM View https://youtu.be/omhD3zFtEp8
CAXTON SWING Gigs. For more detailed info www.caxton-swing.co.uk
Advance News - Monday 2oth November at Churchill College Cambridge with guest star Jo Fooks. Part of the Cambridge Jazz Festival. Tickets £11 & £9 wegottickets.com
CAROL BRAITHWAITES’ JAZZ NIGHTS: (further information : carolbraithwaite.com ).
Saturday 18th November - North Weald Village Hall. CM16 6BU
With Jackie Free and the Allstars.
Music starts at 12.30 - 3pm. Entry fee payable at door.
Food available along with tea/coffee and bar.
Sunday 26th November - Queens Theatre, Honchurch.
With Pete Corrigans Band of Hope.
Music starts at 12.45 through to 3pm. Door entry payable.
Fri 8th December -
Great way to start the weekend. Lunchtime menu available + club prices for drinks.
Fun starts at 12.30 – 2.30pm. £7 door.
Saturday 16th December - North Weald Village Hall. CM16 6BU
With Jackie Free and the Allstars.
Music starts at 12.30 - 3pm. Entry fee payable at door.
Food available along with tea/coffee and bar.
Weds 20th Dec - Essex County Bowls Club, Imperial Avenue, Westcliff on Sea. SS0 8NE
An evening of easy listening jazz played in a comfortable and friendly club.
With Tim Huskisson, Mike Sagrott, Mike Barry, Ted Simkins.
With special guest : Digby Fairweather
Ground level and easy parking. Club prices for drinks.
Starts at 8.00 - 10.30pm. £7 door.
Weds 10th January - Theydon Bois Jazz club held in Abridge Village Hall RM4 1UD .
With Hugh Rainey Jazz Band.
Starts at 8pm through till 10.30pm. Door entry payable.
Friday 12th January - Billericay Constitution Club, High St, Billericay. CM12 9BE
Great way to start the weekend. Lunchtime menu available + club prices for drinks.
Fun starts at 12.30 – 2.30pm. £7 door.
DAVID PRICE (banjo, guitar, vocal) will be appearing at the following:
Sun. 12th Nov. Colchester Jazz Club, Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1EJ. 7.45-10.30pm. – with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.
RON SPACK’S JAZZTET at THE OAKWOOD. 564 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, SS9 5HX. Tel: 01702 512819. Every Monday. Free 8.30 till 11.00pm. Meals served during the evening. Ron Spack's Jazztet, Ron leading on bass
RON SPACK’S LUNCHTIME JAZZ at THE WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Westcliff on Sea, Essex. SSO 7QW. 01702 345247. Sunday 1pm. Ron on Bass, plus guest.
PETER JEZARD FORTHCOMING GIGS
The Wagon in Wix from 8:30 - 11pm (and on every 3rd Wednesday of the month) with The Blackwater Band from 8:30 to 11 pm and on the 3rd Wednesday of every month during 2017 There will be happy jazz provided The Blackwater Band
THE BOTTLENECK BLUES CLUB meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester – 41 New Road, Rochester ME1 1DX. Normally tickets £12. Doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. www.bottleneckblues.com. Good food, reasonably priced available to eat at your table if required. Further information, upcoming shows, map etc, available at www.bottleneckblues.com.
Tuesday 28th November. We have the amazing Red Butler who were the 'breakthrough' band of 2016. Now matured and metamorphosed into guitar driven blues at it's very best. Much nominated and awarded.
THE DON STEELE JAZZBAND play at The Woodman, Goathurst Common, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks TN14 6BU every other Wednesday from 8pm. Good food, wine and draft beer to go with the trad jazz. Band Members - Don Steele Trumpet, Richard Brennan Reeds, Johnny McCallum Banjo/Guitar, Mick Scriven Bass, Bill Magee Drums, Jan Bryce Trombone and Eileen Ford Singer Playing on alternate Wednesdays from 17th February
JAZZ AT BARNEY’S CAFE/BAR 46-56 Portland Rd, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QN (01903 527075). http://www.barneysworthing.co.uk A few minutes drive from Worthing train station, in the centre of town.
Every Saturday 8.30pm - 11pm, join local tenor saxophonist Mike Pappenheim with guest artists for two sets of standards-led jazz with some easy-listening pop thrown in. Free Entry! 01903 527075.
The Indian and Thai fusion restaurant - The Royal Tiger in Chelmsford - Southend Rd, Rettendon Common CM3 8EE - put on live modern jazz on the last Sunday evening of the month. They have had renowned musicians likes of Alan Barnes, Derek Nash, Lily Dior, Marc Cecil and many more. Bookings 01245 403030
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Kenny Ball Jr will be doing a live show with special guests below the Brickyard, South Street, Romford Essex, singing with Pete Corrigan bass Pete Jackson on drums Paul Searly on guitar Michael Horner piano Andrew Lidden on sax 7.30 till 1.
Live Saxophone led Jazz Trio featured every Sunday along with Sunday Roast from 4 - 6pm Free Entry. Bedford Tavern 160 Seven Sisters Road London N7 7 PT
For Live Music in Cambridge - Hot Numbers Coffee with Nick Hill plus guests every Thursday evening within the gallery space from 7pm - 10:30pm. Units 5/6 Dales Brewery, Gwydir Street, Cambridge CB1 2LJ. Some fantastic recent guests include Gillad Atzmon, Frank Harrison, John Turville, Josh Kemp. www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk
JAZZ NIGHTS AT HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE, High St, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8AR. To book 01440 714140 or go to www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk
The JUST JAZZ & BLUES BAND appear once a month at The Victoria, 28 North Hill, Highgate London N6 4QA. Admission free - starts 8.30 pm. Band are Barry Rosen, sax/ Peter Cundall, gtr/ Tom Cundall, gtr/ Harry Mackie, bass & Alan Webb, drums.
THE SPARROWS OF PARIS - Vintage French Chansons and Gypsy Jazz. Quartet headed by singer Carolyn Saint-Pé with accordion, guitar & double bass www.thesparrowsofparis.com
SPICE OF LIFE - 6 Moor Street, Soho, London W1D 5NA Nominated for Jazz Venue of the Year Award - Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2010 & 2015. Pre-bookings: www.wegottickets.com in...@spicejazz.co.uk ; tel/text: 07870 915682 www.spicejazz.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/spicejazz advances http://www.wegottickets.com/event/
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WAVE-Walthamstow All Voice Ensemble are preparing for a Christmas Concert on Dec 6th at St Mary's Church in Walthamstow Village and are looking for local musicians - a jazz pianist plus a horn player or a trio. The rehearsal would be Weds Nov 29th 7.30-9.30 in Walthamstow. wavyline4@gmail.com
The Southend Jazz Co-op is looking for a new bass player. The co-op meets every Saturday on Hadleigh Old Fire Station from 10 am to 1 pm. The aim is to help musicians improve their improvisational/comping skills in the context of a (modern) jazz repertoire. The atmosphere is friendly and supportive and the level ranges from relative beginners to experienced pro/semipro musicians. There are regular gigs during the year. Website: southendjazzco-op.co.uk Interested? Please contact Richard Dray 01268 781700 (richar...@ymail.com)
The bass slot would suit:
- Existing bass players who want to get into jazz
- Jazz players who would like to get more playing experience
- Students needing to build their repertoire and playing experience
- Anyone wanting to escape Saturday morning shopping!!
We have a tutor nearly every week and regular masterclasses from the top UK players -
- Sue Richardson on Clifford Brown
- Josh Kemp on some originals material
- Alan Barnes on Art Pepper,
- Dominic Ashworth on Kenny Burrell are all planned for the next few months
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!!
Clare: Jazznights in the Cavendish Suite at The Bell, Market Hill, CO10 8NN on Sunday 19th November features the latin/jazz of QUE PASA. 7.30-10pm. £10. Reserve seating by reply or call 01787 237653.
Stoke By Nayland: Fleece Jazz at the Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ have got the EYAL LOVETT QUARTET on Friday 17th November. See http://www.fleecejazz.org.uk/.
Saffron Walden: Spike’s Place at The Saffron Hotel, High Street, Essex, CB10 1AZ presents the VASILIS XENOPOLOUS QUARTET on Thursday 16th November. 8.30pm start. £12. Advance booking at 01245 420475.
Saffron Walden: The Foyer Jazz Club at Saffron Hall present BEYOND CANTALOUPE on Friday 8th December. 8pm. £13.50.
Bury St Edmunds: Headhunters Jazz at the Hunter Club, 6, St Andrews Street features the PETE OXLEY/NIC MEIER QUARTET on Friday 1st December. Reserve tickets by email to: headhunterslivemusic@gmail.com or see http://www.headhunterslive.org.
Bury St Edmunds: The Apex presents LIANE CARROLL & CLAIRE MARTIN on Thursday 16th November – 7.30pm start. Then Songbook Sundays with ATILA HUSEYIN on Sunday 3rd December - 11.30am start.
Bury St Edmunds: The Risbygate Sports Club present GEORGINA JACKSON on Saturday 18th November. Doors 7pm, music 7.45pm. £12.
Chelmsford: The TED BEAMENT TRIO are at ACanteen, 35 New London Rd, CM2 0ND with “Jazz For Dining” on Saturday 18th November. Around 8pm to 10.30ish. Book a table on 01245 205889. Also at ACanteen the brilliant drummer ANDY GANGADEEN & his Trio play jazz-funk every Friday night!
Colchester: The Arts Centre Jazz Club at Church Street (off Head Street) on Sunday 19th November present TOMMY SMITH & BRIAN KELLOCK. See www.colchesterartscentre.com. See www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com for details.
Colchester: On Thursday 7th December there’s a JAZZ GIG & JAM. 8:30-10pm it’s jazz quartet with PAUL HIGGS & CHRIS ALLARD then 10pm-midnight open jazz jam. Free entry, no need to reserve. The Bull 2 Crouch Street Colchester CO3 3E.
Cambridge: The annual JAZZ FESTIVAL runs from the 11th to the 26th November with a host of top artists. See https://www.cambridgejazzfestival.info/ for details.
Cambridge: The jazz club at Hidden Rooms have got SOFT MACHINE on Thursday 16th November. Doors & Bar Open 7:00pm, Jazz from 8:00pm. Booking: Online at www.cambridgejazz.org. Phone: 07827 012875. Email: in...@cambridgejazz.org.
Cambridge: On Thursday 30th November HARMONY IN HARLEM play Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite at Great St Mary’s Church, Senate House Hill, CB2 3PQ. 7.30pm. See www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk.
Cambridge: Every Sunday night the ANDY BOWIE QUARTET are at the Tram Depot, Dover Street. See http://www.tramdepotcambridge.co.uk and https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie.
Cambridge: Hot Numbers Coffee Bar at Units 5-6, Dales Brewery, Gwydir St, CB1 2LJ features jazz from time to time. See www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk for details.
Cambridge: Churchill College present JO LOOKS playing with CAXTON SWING on Monday 20th November at 8pm. £11/£9 from www.wegottickets.com/caxton-swing.
Brentwood: Spike’s Place at The Bardswell, Weald Road, CM14 4TJ features PICANTI on Tuesday 21st November.
Rawreth: The Belvedere Jazz & Music Club at The Chichester Hotel, Old Wickford Road, Nr Wickford, SS11 8UE presents BIG SCREEN TAKE TWO on Wednesday 22nd November. 8pm to 10.30pm. Meals from 6.30pm. Tel: 07850 607075.
Hadleigh: The jazz club at Town Hall presents JAZZ AT THE MOVIES on Saturday 23rd December. Contact george.double@hotmail.co.uk. Check www.jazzatthemovies .com for other gigs.
Ipswich: The jazz club features the GEORGINA JACKSON QUARTET on Sunday 19th November at the California club, 195, Foxhall Road, IP3 8LB. http://ipswichjazzclub.co.uk/gigs.html#Gig4
Norwich: The Maddermarket Theatre Bar have got the TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO on Tuesday 14th November. See http://www.norwichjazzclub.co.uk for details.
Lowestoft: Milestones Jazz Club at the Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, NR33 0QG presents the SIRKIS/BIALAS INTERNATIONAL QUARTET on Sunday 3rd December. See http://www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk.
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‘leven o’clock, Saturday night - make it a date with The Late Paul Barnes for the very best in jazz, swing and classic popular music. All this and so much more at 11.00 pm on Saturday on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and Three Counties. Also available nationally and internationally on the BBC iPlayer. The Late Paul Barnes - rhythm & rhubarb of the finest kind.
'Jazztonic' from ragtime through swing and fusion to contemporary, it's all about the best in jazz! A weekly music and magazine programme available only via ww.radionenevalley.co.uk and clicking on 'listen'. Every Wednesday at 7pm and presented by David Craigie. Wednesday 29th November will feature music from some of those musicians born during November. So Muggsy Spanier, Tommy Dorsey, Paul Desmond and Randy Brecker will all appear. (Probably: you never know what might happen in between!)
Jazz at the Hunter Club On Friday 1 December at 8pm (doors 7:30pm) £12/£6 u25 OXLEY MEIER QUARTET 6 St Andrews Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PH
e: in...@headhunterslive.org | www.headhunterslive.org | t: 07799 650009
The Cambridge Jazz Jam is moving to a new home ! From Monday 27 November we will be located at The Duke of Cambridge pub, 176 East Road, Cambridge CB1 1BG, Tel: 01223 304121. Sessions are on Mondays, running from 8 – 10.30 pm. Free admission. Our policy is inclusive, so whether you're an accomplished player, or still trying to get it together, you'll be welcome to play (or sing) with our friendly backing group. Further information from Mike Quigley, 07979 59 22 41
The National Jazz Archive are holding a fundraising evening, presenting a Tribute to Stan Tracey at 8pm on Friday 24th November. With Clark Tracey drums, Art Themen sax, Bruce Broadman keyboard and Andy Cleyndert bass. £17 nationaljazzarchive.org.uk/events
Venue - Mirth Marvel and Maud 186 Hoe Street Walthamstow E17 4QH
Young Swing Violin Virtuoso Ben Holder @ St John’s ARC, St John's Arts Centre, St John's Walk, Market Street, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0AJ on Thursday 30th November @ 8pm Admission: £10 01406 365 731 tjp...@traditional-jazz.com www.traditional-jazz.com
A
recent review of Ben, probably the most gifted swing violinist to
emerge since Stephane Grapelli, said, “...get your feet tapping and your
jaw dropping at the speed of his fingers. Top quality musicianship and
utter entertainment”. Ben studied at the Birmingham Conservatoire.
During his studies, Ben discovered Jazz - swing masters such as Benny
Goodman and of course the great jazz violinists, Stephane Grappelli, Joe
Venuti and the awe inspiring African American, Stuff Smith. Ben's
various awards bear testimony to his abilities. Expect a programme
which includes American Songbook items “Cheek to Cheek” to Fats
Waller’s, “Ain’t Misbehavin’, Gerswin’s “Lady Be Good”, “Liza” and much
more. Ben will take the stage alongside star pianist, J J Vinten,
Harlow bass ace, Keith Donald and ex Harlow drummin’ man, John Petters
for what promises to be an evening of musical fireworks.
Jazz Café POSK - 238-246 King St, London W6 0RF. (nearest tube Ravenscourt Park Station) full listings are now included. In short -
Fri 24 November - Willie Garnett Big Band £6
Sat 25 November – Denmark Street Big Band -100 Years of DEAN MARTIN – £12
Jazz at the Movies at 8pm on SAT 23rd Dec 2017 £14 at Hadleigh
Town Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 JOANNA EDEN voice
MARK CROOKS saxophones CHRIS INGHAM piano ARNIE SOMOGYI bass GEORGE
DOUBLE drums
“Sublime seasonal jazz…” BBC RADIO SUFFOLK
“Sassy
vocalist and her swinging quartet deliver…” JAZZWISE “Joanna Eden and
her first-class band had a ball... and so did the audience!” JAZZ
JOURNAL
Calling young Hadleigh musicians. There will be a Performance Workshop on December 2nd from 2pm to 4pm at The Tudor Hall, Priory Hall. Admission free but registration necessary. george...@hotmail.co.uk
John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group present a Christmas Concert An evening of Jazz, Popular and Christmas tunes on Thursday 7th December 2017, 8pm to 10pm. Free admission and refreshments. Free parking. Raffle. Main Hall, St. Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LF in...@johnseeleyjazz.co.uk www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
THE HARRY BOLT QUINTET will make its debut at RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ CLUB on Monday 18th December. The Late Show – starting 11 pm. Great line up with : Benet Mclean – Violin Adam King – Bass Will Glaser – Drums Harry Bolt – piano and special guest Alex Garnett – Sax Touring the UK in 2018 promoting debut album “Piece By Piece”. Exciting, young players, not to be missed!
The Sparrows of Paris, french musette group based in London, play at Jamboree (Courtyard of Cable Street Studios, 566 Cable Street London E1W 3HB Tube Limehouse) on Sunday 26 November at 8:45pm. Doors 7:30pm. Parisian singer Carolyn Saint-Pé and her quartet The Sparrows of Paris, with Pete Watson on accordion, Lucy Tasker on clarinet, Andrea Vergani on guitar and Julia Doyle on double bass, transport you to Paris of the beginning of the 20th century with a repertoire of vintage french chansons, javas, tangos, valses musette and the odd foxtrot. With their new album Javas, they keep the musette genre alive with two new songs, Chez Raymond which relates the lives of the French in the UK and Brexzut! the song about brexit! Tickets: £6
Harmony In Harlem
the Cambridge-based big band specialising in authentic Duke Ellington,
are performing The Nutcracker Suite Ellington's take on everyone's
favourite seasonal Tchaikovsky. Thursday 30th November, 7:30pm at Great St Mary's Church, Senate House Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PQ in the heart of Cambridge. Tickets £15 on the door on online at http://www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk
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The Robert Bell Trio on the First and Third Thursday of the Month at The Speakeasy Bar, 175 Epping High Street, Epping CM16 4BL Superb Jazz trio featuring vocalist Robert Bell (Hendricks, Sinatra, Bennett, Torme ect) Graham Cuttill drums, Mike Baker guitar and Stuart Walker on keys. Free admission
little bread BIG JAM at The Royal Inn on The Park (111 Lauriston Road, E9 7HJ) returns to Wednesdays. Join Annie, Peter and the band in the Garden Bar at the back of this beautiful park-side pub. All instrumental and vocal jazz jammers and jazz-loving listeners, clappers and whoopers and their friends, families and lovers welcome. £4 for jammers. Contributions from grateful listeners welcome. Contact Annie on 07885480329 for more details.
The Cambridge Jazz Jam is moving to a new home ! From Monday 27 November we will be located at The Duke of Cambridge pub, 176 East Road, Cambridge CB1 1BG, Tel: 01223 304121. Sessions are on Mondays, running from 8 – 10.30 pm. Free admission. Our policy is inclusive, so whether you're an accomplished player, or still trying to get it together, you'll be welcome to play (or sing) with our friendly backing group. Further information from Mike Quigley, 07979 59 22 41
There is a new Jazz Jam at the Burleigh Arms, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, on Tuesdays 8 to 11, starting 21st March. Musicians and singers welcome
Jazz Gig and Jam with The Michael Connolly Quartet - Every last Sunday of the month at 5.00-8.30 at The Spread Eagle, Queen's Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4HD. Free Entry. Guests welcome just bring your instrument. Also there is a Jazz Gig and Jam on the first Sunday of every month at The Kings Arms, 2 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London W1J 7QAT from 6.30pm - 10.00pm
A new Jazz Jam night at the Forester's Arms, Colchester. Held on the last Thursday of every month. Members of the band of the parachute regiment Big Band are hosting an evening of Jazz where they will play a short set of music until they open up the floor to anyone who wants to Jam, any ability. The house band consists of: Pianist, Drummer, Bass, Trombone and Trumpet.
There is a Jazz Jam session on alternate Tuesday lunch times at The Battle of Britain Club, Hillingdon Road, Hillingdon (Nr Uxbridge) UB10 0RY from 12 midday until 2.00pm. Good players welcome as is anyone who enjoys listening to good jazz. We have a bar and food is also available. It's all very informal and friendly.
Mascara Bar, 72 Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington N16 6XS. Every Tuesday: House trio + jam. 8.30. (F). info: 07905 151894
Mill Hill Jazz Club host a regular end of month, Wednesday, open stage for quality musicians. Val’s House band provides the professional rhythm section that binds it all together. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk valgo...@gmail.com 0208 207 045
Jazz at the Green Note “jam great atmosphere!” on the 1st Sunday of every month. Music 8:30pm – Band set followed by a jam. 106 Parkway, Camden NW1 7AN.
There is a jazz jam every Saturday with the Nora Bite trio at 9:30pm, original music in the first set followed by a jazz standards jam. Free entrance. Venue: Troyganic, 132 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch E2 8DP. Usual house band is a guitar trio led by Nora Bite. Until 2am .
There is a Jam session on the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. The house band regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). After short set from house band, stage open for jammers and singers. Running for 5 years now simon...@madasafish.com
Singers' Night at Nelson (48 Stanhope Street, London NW1. six min walk from Warren Street station). 2nd Tuesday of each month. Open mic for jazz vocalists. In 18th year. Excellent accompanists. Food available. £8 singers, £7 guests, £5 full time students with student card. Doors, list 6.00pm, music 7.45 - 10.30pm. Chris Legee jazz...@waitrose.com.
Jazz jam sessions at the Fox and Firkin pub, 316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. House band play a set from 8.30, jam session from 9.30-11pm. Come and sing, play or listen. Free entry & a good pizza menu !
There is a LondonBluesJams Yahoo! Group – blues rock n roll soul jam every Wednesday 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm . The Crown Inn, Roneo Corner, 360 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch ,Essex RM12 4TW. info Bob Marks 07503 16 45 72 Full back line. P.A. Keys, Saxes and Brass. Mainly blues but all tastes catered for. All musos welcome – beginners to pros and bands. Vocalists especially welcome.
The Ipswich Jazz Collective meet on the 2nd Friday in the month to hold a jam session at the Golden Hind Pub on Nacton Road Ipswich. Set up 7.30 for 8pm start. Bass amp & drums set up, PA on request. Guitarists to bring their own amps. No entrance fee and all levels of player catered for. Further details/contact at http://www.ipswichjazzcollective.blogspot.co.uk
The Norwich Jazz Jam is at the Fat Cat and Canary every Monday featuring Mark Jolley (violin), Lee Vasey (guitar), Ian Hireson (bass) & Matt Furness (drums)
Tendring Jazz Collective - Come and jam with our house band. Bring your instrument, voice, friends & family and enjoy a night of good music and good fun! Hosted by local musicians, including guitar, bass and drums. Facebook page “Tendring Jazz Collective” Last Wednedsday of each month from 8pm till 10:30pm. The New Bell Inn, Outpart Eastward, Harwich, Essex CO12 3EN.
Open Jazz Jam, “Who Pays The Piper” at The White Horse' Pub, Mill Rd, Husborne Crawley, Beds MK43 0XE, 1 mile from M1 Jn 13, A507 between Ridgmont and Woburn. Fortnightly session on Tuesdays from 8–11.00pm. FREE ENTRY – though we ask for donations toward back line, occasional raffle. Pub food, Chris 07804140606 chris.b...@bigfoot.com
There is a new jazz jam in Suffolk, in the picturesque market town of Woodbridge - it happens on Thursday evenings once a month, there is a facebook group people can join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1503416799918503/?fref=ts at the Kings Head, 17 Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LP http://www.kingsheadwoodbridge.co.uk For more info e-mail ben.wat...@gmail.com
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BELVEDERE JAZZ & MUSIC CLUB, every Wednesday evening is at The Chichester Hotel, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford SS11
8UE (Off A129, 800 yards Wickford side of The Carpenters Arms
roundabout). Meals available from 6:30pm whilst you sit at a candlelit
table, either before or whilst enjoying the top quality jazz which
commences at 8:00pm until 10.30pm. Top International, Regional Bands and
Artists, including Big Bands, Swing and Mainstream, all tuneful easy
listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly
welcoming atmosphere ~ Admission is from £12.50 on the door ~ Large free
car park ~ Drinks at pub prices ~ Newcomers most welcome. www.belvederejazz.co.uk ; Telephone: 07850 607075 or Email:mailto::belved...@gmail.co
29th November – Jo Harrop pays homage to Peggy Lee Jo Harrop – vocals Alex Webb – piano Tony Kofi - sax Miles Danso - double bass Joel Prime – drums
Jo Harrop pays tribute to Peggy Lee, (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) one of the great figures of jazz and American popular song, with a career spanning six decades and one of the greatest exponents of Torch Song - unforgettable laments for unrequited or lost loves. Creamy voiced Jo Harrop delivers moving renditions of Peggy Lee classics as well as swinging out on other great songs from the canon. Songs featured include Peggy Lee’s 'Fever', 'The Folks Who Live On The Hill', ‘Why Don’t You Do Right’, ‘It’s A Good Day’, ‘I Love Being Here With You’ and ‘He’s a Tramp’ (this featuring in the Disney film The Lady And The Tramp) Jo Harrop guested on the album ‘Call Me Lucky’ by Alex Webb & The Copasetics, delivering what jazzman.com called ‘a smoothly sumptuous vocal’ on the Webb original ‘End of The Affair’. The album received four-star reviews in the Guardian and Evening Standard. '‘This girl was born to sing jazz!’ – Blues & Soul
December - No Gigs till
3rd January – T J Johnson T J Johnson - piano/vocals Al Nichols - tenor sax Tony Pitt - guitar/ banjo Simon Read - double bass Wesley Gibbens - drums
TJ Johnson is widely considered to be one of the UK’s most charismatic highly revered jazz and blues singers. Backed by his group of top London based musicians, TJ plays an extraordinary blend of music that transcends the boundaries of jazz, blues, soul and country and is influenced by some of the greats such as Ray Charles, Dr John, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, BB King, Nina Simone, Alberta Hunter, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Witherspoon and many more. His distinctive voice and unique personal stage manner always brings both the band and the audience together to create an intimate, exciting atmosphere that is rarely equalled. TJ and his band have toured extensively in the UK and overseas for over twenty years and now he is also very involved in the vibrant London music scene. TJ’s style and mix seems to be very popular with the young trendy in-crowd and older jazz and blues fans alike. They have also sold out eight times running at London’s Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.
10th January – Derek Nash Picante Latin Sextet
Derek
Nash – saxes Dominic Ashworth – guitar Robin Jones - percussion
& congas Andy Staples – bass Neil Angilley - keyboards Marc
Cecil – drums
We welcome back leading saxophonist Derek Nash, a featured soloist with the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, and his fabulous Latin/Salsa band to the Belvedere. Co-founded with guitarist Dominic Ashworth, who was awarded Jazz Guitarist of the Year in 2006, they are joined by world-renowned, master percussionist and leader of King Salsa Robin Jones plus Marc Cecil, the drummer with King Salsa and other Latin bands. On the keyboards is Latin-maestro Neil Angilley who has previously appeared at the club with Julian Marc Stringle. This stellar line-up is completed by the bass of Andy Staples who plays and records with several leading UK bands.
17th January - The Award Winning International Singing Star Matthew Ford + John Horler Quartet Admission £15 Matthew Ford – vocals John Horler – piano Ian Laws – guitar Joe Pettitt – double bass Neil Bullock - drums
Star vocalist on the 2017 nationwide tour of 'Celebrate Sinatra' Matthew has made multiple appearances on the BBC Proms and Friday Night Is Music Night. Recent appearances include the John Wilson Orchestra, Halle, Ulster Orchestra and BBC Concert Orchestras. Broadcasts on Radio 2 & 3, BBC 1, 2, 3 & 4, ITV and Sky Arts'.
24th January – The Harlem Meer Cats Ned Bennett – alto sax & clarinet Ben Cummings – trumpet Jeff Williams - trombone Colin Good – piano Jerome Davies - double bass Chris Nickolls – drums
Formed
in 2015, the Meer Cats is made up of 6 of the finest early jazz
specialists in London, playing the music of Duke Ellington’s bands of
the late 1920s and early 1930s, recreating the Cotton Club in New York.
Much of what they play is with growling trumpet and trombone, haunting
clarinet, swooping sax and African drum rhythms, with plenty of Swing!
Expect to hear tunes such as It Don’t Mean A Thing, Jungle Nights in
Harlem, Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me, Old Man Blues, Caravan, Don’t
Get Around Much Anymore, Mood Indigo, Sophisticated Lady, Six or Seven
Times, Perdido, In A Mellow Tone, I’m Beginning to See the Light and
many more.
Their music has been arranged for the Harlem Meer Cats by their leader Ned Bennett; with each piece Ned transcribes the essence of the original recording, and distils it down to fit their streamlined 6-piece line up. All the melodies, harmonies and rhythms are carefully replicated. Played with authenticity, they treat every performance as a jazz gig with high energy playing, great improvised solos, and a great swing feel.
31st January – ‘Broadway to MGM’ – Atila Atila - vocals Rob Barron - piano Colin Oxley - guitar Dave Green - double bass Steve Brown (tbc) – drums
This exciting show presents a selection of Broadway hits especially on those that made it to MGM and onto the big screen. Join Atila for a trip through the decades of great song writers and forgotten hits. Featuring songs such as ‘Bewitched’ ‘The Right Girl For Me’, ‘You My Love', ‘Hello Young Lovers', ‘What Kind of Fool am I’ and many, many more… Come along to this great show to relive an era when lyrics were king and melody was a symphonic theme
JAZZ@ST ANT’S A great weekly jazz night – now in its 13th year! St Anthony’s Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7 9PN. Every Weds
8.30 pm. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all
proceeds go to the band. For latest listings visit
www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants. Please download their current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants
29 Nov: OCTET – Mark Tydeman (tpt/flg) + Mervin Samuels (alto) + Leszek Kulaszewicz (tenor) + Andrew Linham (baritone) + Ayo Akintonwa (guitar) + Hilary Cameron (piano) + Lester Bennett (drums) + John Pamenter (bass/arrangements)
with John Withers (drums) – not 29 Nov &
and John Pamenter (double bass) – not 25 Oct
THEYDON JAZZ CLUB @ THORNWOOD VILLAGE HALL, Weald Hall Lane, CM16 6NB. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 8 pm to 10.30. Traditional/Dixieland/New
Orleans Jazz featuring excellent live bands for listening and dancing.
Drinks & snacks / tea & coffee / dance floor / plentiful seating
/ free car park. All are welcome. Admission - Guests
£12, Members £10. Children admitted under supervision, free for 12 and
unders. Disabled facillities are available. Visit www.theydonjazzclub.org.uk or contact Dave & Sheila Dyer – tel: 01945 588325; email: daved...@gmail.com
The Theydon Jazz Club will be moving venues on Wed 10th January 2018 to ''The Abridge Village Hall'' at 39 Ongar Road, Abridge, Essex RM4 1UD. The Club will also be renamed ''The Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club".
Dec 5th - T B A
Dec 19th - THE THEYDON SELECT SIX
Peter Rudeforth tpt Julian Marc Stringle Reeds And Flaxman Tbe
Tim Huskisson Pno Roger Curphey bass Alan Clark Dms
JAZZ at O Bs’ Welcomes all Jazz Fans to Old Brentwoods’ Club, Ashwells Road, Brentwood, Essex. CM15 9SE Dave Grant continues to support Live Music on the last Tuesday each month bringing a kaleidoscope of jazz styles by talented professional guest musicians plus the resident trio of Hilary Cameron - keys, Ted Simkins - bass and Dave Grant
- drums, in pleasant surroundings, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and
a licensed bar with snacks on request. Doors 7pm, music from 8 till
10.45pm Entrance on door £10.00. For info. contact Dave Grant 01708
or Richard 07935 441616 or gr...@aol.com. Website: www.jazzatobs.co.uk
Tuesday, 28th November - PRE CHRISTMAS JAZZ / BUFFET featuring CARLTON JAZZ comprising Mike Cotton, trumpet & vocals, Paul Higgs, keyboard, Derek Clenshaw, trombone, Martin Nickless, clarinet, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, drums, who begin the party sprit with the oncoming Christmas season playing all styles, shades, tempos from Dixie to Mainstream plus our usual Christmas Buffet all for the party entrance cost of £15.00.
Mike Cotton trumpet
& vocals played in various trad jazz bands in the late '50s, and in
1960 formed a group of his own of pure Dixieland. TThe Mike Cotton
Jazzmen played as many as 300 gigs a year. But as music styles
constantly change Mike also changed and became known to play with a
variety of entertainers. He has remained active as a session musician,
and in the '90s played with the 100 Club All-Stars.
Paul Higgs,
keyboards, needs no introduction being a regular visitor to the Club in
a variety of guises that this multi-instrumentalist performs across the
country usually with his preferred instrument, trumpet. Currently
touring with the fantastic Chris Ingham Quartet with the brilliant
musical biographies, ‘Hoagy’ and ‘Dudley’ portraying the lives and music
of Hoagy Carmichael and Dudley Moore, receiving acclaim across the
country. On this occasion he will be enlightening you to his excellent
keyboard skills.
Derek Clenshaw trombonist.
Performing with all UK jazz stars, with a music preference for
mainstream and jazz standards, along with having that sweet touch with
the warm rounded sound of the trombone. Derek has been seen in many
bands, mainstream and trad, and has played with well-known names -
Humphrey Lyttleton, Freddie Randall, Terry Lightfoot, Janusz Carmello,
Bob Kerr, Julian Marc Stringle, Mike “Magic” Henry, Mike Cotton, Bruce
Adams, John Crocker, Enrico Tomasso and Simon Spillett.
Martin Nickless, clarinet,
first love in music is the big band and his career includes various
genres of music from classical to pop. He has played for many West End
shows, sessions for composer Stanley Myers as well as touring with Jack
Jones, Frankie Vaughan & Norman Wisdom. Also known for his writing
and arranging and is clearly an outstanding exponent of the clarinet and
called upon for many gigs.
Ted 'the hat' Simkins,
skeletal bass, and a member of the resident trio, is one of the elder
statesmen of bass players. All musicians still wish for the same energy
and prowess that he puts in at every gig. Ted fits into the groove
automatically such is the experience of this much admired musician whose
main interest at one time was photography. If he could bottle what
keeps him going, he would make a fortune.
Dave Grant,
drums, the leader of the resident trio at Jazz at O B’s primarily in
the interest of keeping Jazz live in Brentwood. Dave enjoys the
‘Dixieland’ style of jazz having played with many musicians of that
genre and the many others who have guested at the Club. Has his own DG
Quartet playing local gigs and runs Carlton Jazz.
ANNIE'S JAZZ @ THORPE BAY GOLF CLUB. Annie's Jazz is at Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Thorpe Hall Avenue. Thorpe Bay. Southend-on-Sea. SS1-3AT on Tuesdays. Food served from 7pm until 8pm and the music will start at 8.00pm. Please phone Annie for reservations 07504-232783 or e-mail boneswi...@gmail.com.
TUES 28TH NOV - LIANE CARROLL.
MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING LIANE RETURNS WITH HER ACCLAIMED SOLO SHOW.
"This is jazz of the highest quality. Believe." 4 Stars In Mojo Magazine
London born and Hastings raised, winning singer-pianist Liane
Carroll is one of the UK’s greatest musical treasures. A soulful,
emotive singer, she is capable of moving an audience to tears with her
ability to inhabit a lyric or to have them jumping for joy with her
breathtaking vocal virtuosity. Always sells out so please book soon.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BRENTWOOD – 8.00pm. The Bardswell, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Tel: 01245 420475 Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. email: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Admission £16.00 members £13.00 unless otherwise stated. Join the Facebook groups
Tuesday 5th December – 8.00pm
Sara Dowling & Chris Dean with Trevor Brown- piano Dave Chamberlain – bass & Dave Tandy - drums
Tuesday 12th December – 8.00pm
Christmas Party With Al Nicholls -sax Roy Williams - trombone Imre
Varga - piano Simon Thorpe - bass & Emiliano Caroselli - drums
Admission £16.00 members £13.00 includes buffet
“SPIKES PLACE AT SAFFRON WALDEN” - Third Thursday of every month – 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub. For advance bookings contact: Susan 01245 420475. join the Facebook groups
December to February - Closed
26th November – The Jack Clifford Swingtette. Another wonderful end to another month of jazz at the club with an evening of traditional and jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack’s clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with guests including, as usual, Tim Huskisson playing the piano.
GC's JAZZ CLUB at The Woolpack, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DN 01245 – 259295. First Sunday in Every Month 8:00pm - 10:30pm. Free Admission. Food Available. Est 2012 Celebrating Five years! www.graemeculham.com
Sunday 3rd December 2017 SIMON SPILLETT Saxophone
British
jazz award winner, Author, Band leader, Patron of the Jazz Centre UK,
Tubby Hayes prodigy. Simon returns with his powerful and driving style
with the Peter Lemer trio. Peter is a regular member of the Barbara
Thompson band 'Paraphernalia' and has played with bands such as UK
Drummer Ginger Baker's 'Gurvitz Army'.
Peter Lemer – Keyboards. Jose Canha – String Bass. Graeme Culham – Drums.
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea Facebook – The Jazz Mix @ The Maritime Room and check out our page on the Cliffs Pavilion website: www.southendtheatres.org.uk … go to Special Events tab to find The Jazz Mix page. On Wednesday nights.
Weds 29th November - Hamish Stuart Band with special guest Molly Duncan
Glasgow-born Hamish Stuart shot to fame in the 1970’s as the falsetto voice and guitarist of the Average White Band (AWB), his distinctive song writing and vocal and guitar style helping pave the way to AWB’s extraordinary worldwide success. After AWB’s split up Hamish spent the rest of the 1980’s touring, writing and recording with a galaxy of soul legends, including Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, George Benson and Chaka Khan. Tenor saxophonist Malcolm "Molly" Duncan was a founding member of the Average White Band from 1971 to 1983. Tickets £19
Wednesday 10th January 2018 - Reach For It - The Genius of George Duke featuring keyboard wizard Carl Hudson and Gina Foster on vocals.
Wednesday 31st January 2018 - Some Kinda Wonderful - The Music of Steve Wonder featuring Noel McCalla on vocals and Derek Nash on saxes.
NEW JAZZ CLUB - GC's FENLAND JAZZ CLUB - Further to the success of GC's Jazz Club in Chelmsford, Graeme started a second club 'GC's Fenland Jazz Club' The new jazz club will feature a regular house trio: Simon Brown keyboards, Jose Canha string bass, Graeme Culham on drums with monthly front line guests. The Woodmans Cottage, 90 High Road, Gorefield, PE13 4NB Tel 01945 871094. Also on Facebook. 7.30pm -10pm. Admission Free. Light food will be available.
Sunday 10th December 2017
Richard Exall Saxophone with his 'Swing to Mainstream'.
JAZZ AT THE IVY ROOM - Farnham Conservative Club, Ivy House, Ivy Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PQ. Last Wednesday of the month.
The Farnham Conservative Club is a hidden gem of a venue in the centre
of town with drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and free
parking. Curry available from 7 pm. Show 7.45pm - 10.15 pm. All welcome.
Admission £12 (+ £0.50 booking fee online) Tickets: https://ivyroomjazz.yapsody.com Info: www.ivyroomjazz.co.uk in...@ivyroomjazz.co.uk
Wed 29th & Thurs 30th November - Rat Pack Refreshed Show
Steve Pert (Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), Enrico Tomasso (Trumpet), Rob Fowler (Sax)
Six Piece Band featuring Vocalist Steve Pert. 'Rat Pack Refreshed' celebrates the songs of Frank Sinatra and his contemporaries, all served up with wit and charm. This vibrant, energetic show will include classic Rat Pack songs such as Fly Me To The Moon, New York New York, One For My Baby, The Lady Is A Tramp, That's Amore, Volare, Mr Bojangles, Ain't That A Kick In The Head, and many more.
Wed 20th December 2017 - Christmas Special!
Lily Dior (Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), Simon Bates (Saxophone)
Hosted
by Australian songstress Lily Dior, you can expect to hear and sing
along to some classic Christmas songs! Recognised as one of
Australia's finest jazz singers, Lily Dior has shared the stage with a
remarkable list of outstanding musicians including the Australian Art
Orchestra, Mike Nock, DIG, The Bay's (UK), Oscar Castro Neves, Airto
Moriera, Don Grusin, Mark Murphy, James Morrison and The Manhattan Jazz
Quintet (led by Dave Matthews and his exceptional band including Bill
Evans, Charnett Moffatt, Victor Lewis, and Lew Soloff).
She'll be
joined by special guest saxophonist Simon Bates. Playing all musical
genres, Simon is constantly in demand for his versatility. He is a
respected band leader having led the band on the Johnny Vaughan Tonight
Show and many other TV bands. He has been Musical Director for many well
known artists including Bette Midler, Rick Astley, Richard Shelton and
Alexander Armstrong.
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB – The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, Visitors welcome . www.kingslangleyjazz.co.uk Keep an eye on the website for any late amendments.
I am sure
many of you will be aware of the recent death of Ivor Rosenberg, a
popular figure at the club over many years. The following is a tribute
from Dave Smith:
October brings the sad news of the death
of Ivor Rosenberg. Ivor was a vibrant personality on our local jazz
scene, his ethereal alto sound recognizable in any musical company. His
wit, charm, and encyclopedic knowledge of all things made him such good
company. Ivor was a natural musician with an innate sense of harmony
and form. He was a regular player at our club over the years and was
always featured in small groups, playing modern jazz of the classic
era. We send our condolences to his family and all his many friends. We are planning a celebration of Ivor's music on Tuesday 5th December to which all are welcome
November 28th - Hertswing Big Band. John Davies presents the expected Basie swing and drive with an ever stimulating programme. With star singer Vicky
December 5th A Celebration of Ivor's Music and Life. All are welcome to have a blow, exchange anecdotes and jokes, in appreciation of our friendship with Ivor in the style he would expect.
December 12th Terry's Jazz Party A lively evening of fun with the irrepressible Terry with jokes and jazz .
December 19th Jim Phillips Christmas Party. Bring your friends, family and instruments. There will be the usual quizzes and raffle. The Big Band will be playing from about 9.30pm.
December 26th Boxing Day No Band.
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL – Usually the 3rd Saturday afternoon in the month. £8 on the door, start time of 12:30pm. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vet's surgery CM16 6DB. Licensed bar at village hall prices. Tea, coffee and snacks at reasonable prices, with parking - but get there early. Please phone Margaret or George on 01992 523535 to book northwealdvillagehall.org
The Jack Free Allstars. The legendary trombonist appears with regulars Pete Rudeforth, John Crocker, Tim Huskisson, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy, Colin Bray, Carol Braithwaite. Paul Higgs, Colin Good, Gary Wood, Julian Stringle, Trevor Whiting, JJ Vinten among recent guests.
December 16
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE JAZZ CLUB. Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF. Concerts usually every 1st SUNDAY
of the month, plus the odd extra event. Tickets £12 to £18. JAZZ
EXPRESS: Book for any three concerts and get tickets for just £10 each.
Students 2-for-1 admission!! Doors: 7pm. 1st Set: 7.30pm.
Arts Centre
box office: 01206 500900. Online: www.colchesterartscentre.com www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com
3rd Dec - Oxley/Meier Guitar Project. Expect a musical melange, including Pat Methenyesque songs, Hot Club swing, Latin cool and Turkish music.
17th Dec - Jason Fredericks Cinematic Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas - The Music of Vince Guaraldi. Paying homage to the genius of composer Vince Guaraldi and creator Charles M. Schulz, the trio perform music from the classic 1965 animated TV special.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BECKENHAM – 8:30pm. Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SR (Off South Eden Park Road). Admission £14.00 members £11.00 unless otherwise stated. 020 8650 2406 / 01245 420475 E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Advance bookings: Susan 01245 420475 join the Facebook groups
Thursday 7th December – 8.30pm
Sara Dowling & Chris Dean with Trevor Brown - piano Dave Chamberlain – bass & Dave Tandy - drums
Admission £15.00 members £12.00
Thursday 14 December – 8.00pm
Christmas Party With Al Nicholls - sax Roy Williams - trombone Imre
Varga - piano Simon Thorpe - bass & Emiliano Caroselli - drums
Admission £16.00 members £13.00 includes food
JAZZNIGHTS @ THE BELL, CLARE The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NN. from 7.30 – 10.00pm £10 Admission. www.jazz-nights.com. Reserve seating on 01787 237653 or email reply – pay on the door. With Simon Brown (keys), Bernie Hodgkins (bs) & Roger Odell (drs) + LARRAINE ODELL (voc). Downstairs in the Tudor Room.
Sunday 3rd Dec – ROGER BEAUJOLAIS
Sunday 17th Dec – LAURA ZAKIAN
Sunday 7th Jan – LIANE CARROLL
Sunday 21st Jan – CHRIS ALLARD
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 00pm To book please call 01303 277175 or twink...@btinternet.com Derick Woodland Beryl Wood. Gigs start 8pm - Adm £12
November 30th THE SIMON SPILLETT QUARTET play Tubby Hayes Great tenor saxophonist & award winning author Simon Spillett returns to The FJC with this most experienced quartet.
John Critchinson piano - was a stalwart of the Ronnie Scott bands..
Alec Dankworth double bass .Brit Jazz Award Winner .. plus The Legacy..
Clark Tracey drums .Brit Jazz Award Winner . plus The Legacy
December 7th THE PAUL LACEY " Sweets " SEXTET
"Swinging for Sweets " The music of Harry " Sweets " Edison. What a swinging outfit to play the wonderful swinging music of the ex Basie trumpeter Harry " Sweets " Edison & who better to play it than a sextet led by Paul Lacey, the leader of the award-winning Back to Basie Orchestra.
ORPINGTON JAZZ CLUB 7 Station Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 0RZ. Hosted at the Orpington Liberal Club, with its CAMRA award winning bar, free parking across the road in Tescos multi story car park and only a 10min walk from Orpington train station and 2min walk from the high street, Orpington Jazz Club presents some of the finest jazz musicians in the country on the last Friday of each month. The bar has a friendly pub atmosphere and a well stocked selection of fine ales. The music takes place in the adjoining small hall, with cabaret style seating. Concerts 8:00-10:30pm with a half hour interval. Bar open 6:00-11:00pm and seats available in the hall from 7:30pm. No advance tickets, reservations or pre-bookings. Tickets on the door only. Entry £10.00, no concessions.
Friday 24 November - ARQ (Alison
Rayner Quintet) Alison Rayner-bass, Diane McLaughlin-sax, Deirdre
Cartwright-guitar, Steve Lodder-piano, Buster Birch-drums
“Terrific
grooves, poignant melodies and fluid improvisation... ARQ brings to the
stage a musical bond that is expressed in such fun and joyful moments,
that it is an absolute pleasure to be in the same room with them” -
Colchester Arts. They completed a 30 date UK tour in the spring of
2017 with a sell out concert at Pizza Express Dean St and tonight is
part of another new UK wide tour.
Friday 29 December - JOHN ETHERIDGE with Jim Treweek-piano, Eric Guy-bass, Buster Birch-drums. A true master of guitar in all styles. Simultaneously touring in duo with Stephane Grappelli and as a member of legendary fusion band “Soft Machine” John Etheridge defies boundaries and excels in all musical settings. He has worked with John Williams, Yehudi Menuhin, Dizzie Gillespie, Herb Ellis, Mundell Lowe, Nigel Kennedy, Pat Metheny, Birelli Lagrene, Barney Kessel, Elton Dean and John Williams. “One of the best guitarists in the world” - Pat Metheny... "I never wanted to be a star, just a highly respected musician like John Etheridge” - Sting.
JAZZ CAFE POSK- 238-246 King St, London W6 0RF. (nearest tube Ravenscourt Park Station)
Friday 24 November - Willie Garnett Big Band £6
Undoubtedly one of the best British big bands led by veteran band leader Willie Garnett… Superb Musicians…Keeping the GREAT Classics ALIVE!....Regular to our stage performing every last Friday of each month, the band will be treating us to their usual selection of the finest popular jazz standards.
Saturday 25 November – 100 Years of DEAN MARTIN – Denmark Street Big Band £12
Dubbed as the “coolest man who ever lived” and a member of the fabled Rat Pack, the legendary Dean Martin was one of the elite group signed to Capitol Records in the 50’s and Sinatra’s Reprise Records in the 60’s. Tonight we celebrate the great man’s centenary year and welcome back the “coolest taxi driver in London”….Aiden Kent, to sing some treasured and loved selections from the golden swing era.
FLEECEJAZZ - World class Jazz every Friday at Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ www.fleecejazz.org.uk Doors 7.30pm, gig starts 8.00 pm, 2 sets, ends approx 11.00 pm Ample parking; fully accessible - info 01787 211865 See website for directions as satnav can get you lost! Tickets - Box Office: 01787 211865; WeGotTickets (booking fee); On the door (cash/cheque)
JAZZ AT THE HUNTER CLUB, 6, St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3PH. 1st class jazz in Bury St Edmunds headhunter...@gmail.com www.headhunterslive.org 07799 650009 Doors 7.30, Music 8pm
CHICKENSHED THEATRE JAZZ BAR - 290 Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE.
Booking telephone number: 020 8292 9222. Booking email: book...@chickenshed.org.uk.
JAZZ AT THE RHODES ARTS COMPLEX. Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM23 3JG 01279 710 200 www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
FORTNIGHTLY FREE Live Midweek Music in our Theatre Lounge on Wednesdays
7:30 pm Relax on a Wednesday evening at Rhodes while listening to the
very best from the vibrant local music scene. Our Midweek Live Music
events are now established as a ‘must see’ night for music fans of all
ages so unwind, kick back and relax.
Our resident Jazz Quintet Que Pasa are now established on the second Wednesday
of every month. Featuring internationally renowned players Pete Lemer -
keys, Paul Robinson - drums, Steve Cook - Bass, with Adam Amor on Sax
and brilliant trumpet player Paul Higgs. Between them they have worked
with acts such as Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Frankie Goes to Hollywood,
Ginger Baker, Mike Oldfield, The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and the
Royal Shakespeare Company. The best of the genre from the best in the
business.
BASSMENT, 16 Wells Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HZ have a monthly, live, Thursday night Jazz Funk session. Last event: 10th Aug. House band: James Maltby - Guitar Dan Banks - Piano Andy Staples - Bass Josh Law - Drums Zak Barrett - Saxophone
THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK) www.thejazzcentreuk.co.uk c/o Beecroft Art Gallery - Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS09 6EX E-mail: enqu...@thejazzcentre.co.uk
Tel: 01702 215169 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJazzCentreUK/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejazzcentreuk
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-767909473
BERKHAMSTED JAZZ present live jazz in a relaxed club atmosphere, with reasonably priced licensed bar. £10 – members Dacorum Card holders, £13 – visitors and guests. Concerts normally at the Civic Centre, High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HD. Parking on High Street and in the car park behind the shops opposite. Disabled access.
e17 JAZZ - The award winning e17 jazz collective presents concerts on the last Wednesday of each month featuring local musicians of national renown plus exciting guest stars in a relaxed jazz club setting. www.e17jazz.com/whatson/ at their NEW VENUE - Gnome House, 7 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, E17 6DS. www.gnomehouse.org.uk 07739660449 www.e17jazz.com/whatson/
THE SOUTHEND JAZZ CLUB – every Monday at the EKCO Social & Sports Club, Thornford Gardens, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 6PU. 01702 351641 www.ekcoclub.co.uk From 7:30pm. Music 8:00pm – everyone welcome. Info: Bryan Jones 07801 757912 or 01702 61825. Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southend-Jazz-Club/133240693427561 Twitter @southendjazz; email ja...@greenad.co.uk to join mailing list. Entrance £10
The Cambridge Riverside Jazzband plays at the Six Bells, Fulbourn, just a couple of miles SE of Cambridge, every first and third Wednesday of the month at 8:30pm. Admission is £6 and there is a small dance floor, and of course, real ale! CRJ is the oldest trad band in the area, started by Ted Vousden in 1956 and run continuously since. We now play mainstream as well as traditional stuff and are happy to do requests if they were written before about 1950 ( and we've heard of them!!!). Come and give us a whirl!
JAZZ IN THE JUNGLE BAR, Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1AX is now on the Second and Last Monday of each Month with the NEIL FRYER QUARTET featuring Neil Fryer (tenor sax) Phil Mead (keyboard) Paul Leader(bass) Luke De La Salle (drums) And Guests. Music at 8.30 p.m. Admission Free. For further information please contact Neil Fryer (m) 07504 733892
MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB is held on the first Sunday of every month at Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0QG www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk
JAZZ AT THE CROWN. This new Jazz venue at ‘The Crown’, Church Street, Great Ellingham, nr. Attleborough, Norfolk opened on 11th September. The aim is to create a Sunday evening monthly Jazz scene featuring some of East Anglia’s major Jazz musicians using a regular rhythm section of Nigel Portass - Keyboard, Jeff Burbidge - Bass Gtr and Bob Dore - Drums. The music will commence at 6.00pm and finish around 8.30 pm and will be free admission.
JAZZ AT THE ROWFANT. Rowfant House, Wallage Lane, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 4NG. On 2nd Thursday of each month. £8.00 on the door. 01342 714869 www.rowfanthouse.co.uk
MILL HILL JAZZ CLUB – The Mill Hill Jazz Club has been providing live jazz of the highest standard to North West London for many years and is for everyone with a passion for live jazz, blues and soul. If you like jazz, the Mill Hill Jazz Club is the place to hang out. Every Wednesday from 8.30pm. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub. Admission £8 members, £9 guests unless stated otherwise.
KiX Jazz Orchestra. 17 piece band plus Kate Daniels
on vocals. Repertoire includes a wide variety of Latin, Swing
Standards, Fusion and Originals. To see when and where they are on next
visit their new website at https://www.kixjazzorchestra.co.uk/schedule
The Andy Bowie Quartet plays modern jazz every Sunday 8 to 11 at the Tram Depot, Dover Street, Cambridge, as we have for the last 4 years. https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie
A new venue in Essex - music Saturday nights and Sundays late afternoon at THE PRINCE ALBERT
(The Green, Blackmore, Ingatestone CM4 0RT Tel: 01277821705)
Delicious Meals available Mon- Sat: 12.00 – 15.00, 18.00 – 21.00 Sun:
12.00 – 16.00 princealbe...@outlook.com
THE CRYPT, St Giles Church, Camberwell Church St, London SE5 8RB. www.jazzlive.co.uk Doors 8.00 pm £8 / £5
Cuffley Jazz Workshop meets most Monday evenings at Cuffley Youth & Community Centre, Station Road, Cuffley, EN6 4EY 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm New members always welcome. Contact Les 07941183004
FRANK GRIFFITH GIGLIST- Frank Griffith, Director of Performance, School of Arts, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH 01895 266572. 07976 313224 www.frankgriffith.co.uk
25 Nov, 7.30PM. w/Tina May, Nick Weldon, Dave Olney, Richard Pite. Celebrating Ella and Fats. Pavenham Village Hall. Pavenham, Beds, MK43 7PE. £12.
1 Dec, 1PM.FG Trio with Nikki Iles, piano and Flo Moore, bass. Brunel University, Beldam Room, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH.www,brunel.ac.uk/brunelarts Free.
14 Dec, 12-2PM. FG Trio with Charles Alexander, guitar and Simon Woolf, bass. Clocktower Cafe, Katherine St, Croydon, CROI 1NZ. Free. 02028 668 4713.
17 Dec, 12PM. w/Tad Newton Band. Walnut Tree Inn,Station Road, NN7 3DS. 01604 485549. £10.
3 Jan, 8PM. FG with Rico Tomasso, Richard Bushiakevitz, Arnie Somogi and Les Cirkel. Ruislip Golf Club, Ickenham Road,HA4 7DQ.01895 32394. £8.
17 Jan, 8PM. Guest conductor/soloist with The Rebel Yell Orchestra. The Spice of Life. 6 Moor Street, London W1D 5DA. www.spicejazz.co.uk. £10.
21 Jan, 1PM. w/Tad Newton Band. Solihull Jazz Club, Union Road, B91 3DH.
25 Jan, 8PM. w/Bob Haddrel. Here Cafe, 28-30 Lower Kings Road, Berkhamstead, Herts, HP4 2AB. 01442 300870. Free.
1 Feb, 8PM. W/Tad Newton Band. Pumphouse Jazz Club. Local Board Road, Watford, WD17 2JP.
6 Feb, 8PM. The Great British Songbook. w/Pete Churchill, piano/vocals and Laurence Evans, bass. The Pavilion Cafe, Bedford Park, MK40. 01234 351104. www.pavilioninthepark.co.uk. £25 for meal and music. Booking in advance required.
14 Feb,
8.30PM. w/Lauren Bush, vocals, Dorian Ford, piano and Laurence Evans,
bass. Mill Hill Jazz Club, 100 Barnet Way, NW7 3AL. 0208 207 0451.
www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk.£8.
18 Feb, 12PM. w/Tad Newton Band. The Walnut Tree Inn. Station Road, Blisworth, NN7 3DS. 01604 485 549.£10.
4 April, 12.30PM. The Polo Sticks w/Alan Barnes, Marting Nickless, Martin Litton, Sandy Sucholdski and Richard Pite. The Spice of Life,6 Moor Street, London, W1D 5DA. www.spicejazz.co.uk. £10.
17 May, 8PM. W/Tad Newton Band. Verwood Jazz Club, St Leanards Hotel, Ringwood.
21 June, 7.30PM. w/Tad Newton Band.Upton on Severn Jazz Festival.
24 June, 12PM.Club Hotfoot w/FG, Charles Alexander/Andy Robinson, guitar and Tom Hill, bass. Westwood Social Club, Westward Heath, Coventry, CV4 8GP. 0247 646 6619. www.jazzmatazz.org.uk. £10.
Heads South Gig Listing Info www.headssouth.com. Listen https://play.spotify.com/artist/5q7ONQYJYdcGTsrb2p9ctM View https://youtu.be/omhD3zFtEp8
CAXTON SWING Gigs. For more detailed info www.caxton-swing.co.uk
Advance News - Monday 2oth November at Churchill College Cambridge with guest star Jo Fooks. Part of the Cambridge Jazz Festival. Tickets £11 & £9 wegottickets.com
CAROL BRAITHWAITES’ JAZZ NIGHTS: (further information : carolbraithwaite.com ).
Saturday 18th November - North Weald Village Hall. CM16 6BU
With Jackie Free and the Allstars.
Music starts at 12.30 - 3pm. Entry fee payable at door.
Food available along with tea/coffee and bar.
Sunday 26th November - Queens Theatre, Honchurch.
With Pete Corrigans Band of Hope. Music starts at 12.45 to 3pm. Door entry payable.
Fri 8th December - Billericay Constitution Club, High St, Billericay. CM12 9BE
Great way to start the weekend. Lunchtime menu available + club prices for drinks.
Fun starts at 12.30 – 2.30pm. £7 door.
Saturday 16th December - North Weald Village Hall. CM16 6BU
With Jackie Free and the Allstars.
Music starts at 12.30 - 3pm. Entry fee payable at door.
Food available along with tea/coffee and bar.
Weds 20th Dec - Essex County Bowls Club, Imperial Avenue, Westcliff on Sea. SS0 8NE
An evening of easy listening jazz played in a comfortable and friendly club.
With Tim Huskisson, Mike Sagrott, Mike Barry, Ted Simkins.
special guest : Digby Fairweather
Ground level and easy parking. Club prices for drinks.
Starts at 8.00 - 10.30pm. £7 door.
Weds 10th January - Theydon Bois Jazz club held in Abridge Village Hall RM4 1UD .
With Hugh Rainey Jazz Band.
Starts at 8pm through till 10.30pm. Door entry payable.
Friday 12th January - Billericay Constitution Club, High St, Billericay. CM12 9BE
Great way to start the weekend. Lunchtime menu available + club prices for drinks.
Fun starts at 12.30 – 2.30pm. £7 door.
RON SPACK’S JAZZTET at THE OAKWOOD. 564 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, SS9 5HX. Tel: 01702 512819. Every Monday. Free 8.30 till 11.00pm. Meals served during the evening. Ron Spack's Jazztet, Ron leading on bass
RON SPACK’S LUNCHTIME JAZZ at THE WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Westcliff on Sea, Essex. SSO 7QW. 01702 345247. Sunday 1pm. Ron on Bass, plus guest.
PETER JEZARD FORTHCOMING GIGS
The Wagon in Wix from 8:30 - 11pm (and on every 3rd Wednesday of the month) with The Blackwater Band from 8:30 to 11 pm and on the 3rd Wednesday of every month during 2017 There will be happy jazz provided The Blackwater Band
THE BOTTLENECK BLUES CLUB meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester – 41 New Road, Rochester ME1 1DX. Normally tickets £12. Doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. www.bottleneckblues.com. Good food, reasonably priced available to eat at your table if required. Further information, upcoming shows, map etc, available at www.bottleneckblues.com.
Tuesday 28th November. We have the amazing Red Butler who were the 'breakthrough' band of 2016. Now matured and metamorphosed into guitar driven blues at it's very best. Much nominated and awarded.
THE DON STEELE JAZZBAND play at The Woodman, Goathurst Common, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks TN14 6BU every other Wednesday from 8pm. Good food, wine and draft beer to go with the trad jazz. Band Members - Don Steele Trumpet, Richard Brennan Reeds, Johnny McCallum Banjo/Guitar, Mick Scriven Bass, Bill Magee Drums, Jan Bryce Trombone and Eileen Ford Singer Playing on alternate Wednesdays from 17th February
JAZZ AT BARNEY’S CAFE/BAR 46-56 Portland Rd, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QN (01903 527075). http://www.barneysworthing.co.uk A few minutes drive from Worthing train station, in the centre of town.
Every Saturday 8.30pm - 11pm, join local tenor saxophonist Mike Pappenheim with guest artists for two sets of standards-led jazz with some easy-listening pop thrown in. Free Entry! 01903 527075.
The Indian and Thai fusion restaurant - The Royal Tiger in Chelmsford - Southend Rd, Rettendon Common CM3 8EE - put on live modern jazz on the last Sunday evening of the month. They have had renowned musicians likes of Alan Barnes, Derek Nash, Lily Dior, Marc Cecil and many more. Bookings 01245 403030
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Kenny Ball Jr will be doing a live show with special guests below the Brickyard, South Street, Romford Essex, singing with Pete Corrigan bass Pete Jackson on drums Paul Searly on guitar Michael Horner piano Andrew Lidden on sax 7.30 till 1.
Live Saxophone led Jazz Trio featured every Sunday along with Sunday Roast from 4 - 6pm Free Entry. Bedford Tavern 160 Seven Sisters Road London N7 7 PT
For Live Music in Cambridge - Hot Numbers Coffee with Nick Hill plus guests every Thursday evening within the gallery space from 7pm - 10:30pm. Units 5/6 Dales Brewery, Gwydir Street, Cambridge CB1 2LJ. Some fantastic recent guests include Gillad Atzmon, Frank Harrison, John Turville, Josh Kemp. www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk
JAZZ NIGHTS AT HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE, High St, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8AR. To book 01440 714140 or go to www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk
The JUST JAZZ & BLUES BAND appear once a month at The Victoria, 28 North Hill, Highgate London N6 4QA. Admission free - starts 8.30 pm. Band are Barry Rosen, sax/ Peter Cundall, gtr/ Tom Cundall, gtr/ Harry Mackie, bass & Alan Webb, drums.
THE SPARROWS OF PARIS - Vintage French Chansons and Gypsy Jazz. Quartet headed by singer Carolyn Saint-Pé with accordion, guitar & double bass www.thesparrowsofparis.com
SPICE OF LIFE - 6 Moor Street, Soho, London W1D
5NA Nominated for Jazz Venue of the Year Award - Parliamentary Jazz
Awards 2010 & 2015. Pre-bookings: www.wegottickets.com
in...@spicejazz.co.uk ; tel/text: 07870 915682 www.spicejazz.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/spicejazz advances http://www.wegottickets.com/event/
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WAVE-Walthamstow All Voice Ensemble are preparing for a Christmas Concert on Dec 6th
at St Mary's Church in Walthamstow Village and are looking for local
musicians - a jazz pianist plus a horn player or a trio. The rehearsal
would be Weds Nov 29th 7.30-9.30 in Walthamstow. wavy...@gmail.com
The Southend Jazz Co-op is looking for a new bass player. The co-op meets every Saturday on Hadleigh Old Fire Station from 10 am to 1 pm. The aim is to help musicians improve their improvisational/comping skills in the context of a (modern) jazz repertoire. The atmosphere is friendly and supportive and the level ranges from relative beginners to experienced pro/semipro musicians. There are regular gigs during the year. Website: southendjazzco-op.co.uk Interested? Please contact Richard Dray 01268 781700 (richar...@ymail.com)
For fans of Trad Jazz out there, may we direct to you Wilf James‘ comprehensive listings — http://bit.ly/r0lcY2, or just Google Wilf’s Jazz!!
News & Forthcoming Events at Exchange House Music Club, Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex, CM4 0QY. Tel. 01277 824 616 or 07885 423 393. David Price. www.jazzbanduk.com
Retrospectivejazz, are a trad and Dixieland band based in darkest NE Essex. You can find their website at http://.retrospectivejazz.cticloud.co.uk
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John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group
If
playing as part of a group appeals to you, why not join John Seeley’s
Jazz and Saxophone Group? I run my own Jazz Workshop and Saxophone
Workshop on alternative Thursday evenings, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St
Michael and All Angels Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. £7 Entry. All
ability levels and instruments are welcome, there is no need to book,
just come along and join in! We are a relaxed, friendly, welcoming
group and are always looking for more members to join our Jazz family!
Jazz Workshop
The
aim of this workshop is to provide a creative and relaxed atmosphere
for musicians of all levels, to learn theory aspects of music, and gain
practical knowledge of performing. The music used will range from Hard
Bop, Modern to Contemporary Jazz, and will be arranged to a high level.
Saxophone Workshop
The
workshop aims to develop saxophone technique and performance in a
friendly creative environment. Each class explores saxophone and
musicianship skills that will enhance the individual and group
performer. This includes music theory, methods of practice, sight
reading, improvisation, aural work, and specific concepts to increase
your knowledge on the saxophone. This is worked concurrently with a
repertoire of saxophone music from different genres of music with a
focus on Classical and Jazz.
Weekly Saturday Jazz Workshops in Orpington (SE London) for anyone, any age, on any instrument, interested in developing their improvising skills and musicianship. It is a practical, performance based approach to learning in a nurturing group. Through the playing and study of standard jazz repertoire we cover some of the requirements for improvising including ear training, rhythmic skills, developing your harmonic understanding, learning transcriptions of some classic recordings and building a jazz vocabulary. Limited numbers. www.saturdayjazzworkshop.com
British and International Vocal (Jazz) Academy (BIVJA) workshop course is a high quality enterprise implementing the skills and experience of a full rhythm section. For those who wish to acquire a greater understanding of the working of that rhythm section plus harmony, aural, jazz music theory and jazz style through practical sessions integrating performance, audience communication, history, safe vocal technique, extending range and improvisation and all ‘tools of the trade’. In Ealing, BIVJA promotes a warm but challenging environment and as the course develops ALL students will have acquired some practical knowledge of piano, bass, kit and percussion playing and band leading skills in addition to vocal and technical skills. The support group created will assist students in self-promotion and performance opportunities. Verona Chard – 020 8992 1571 – leave message, and contact details. 07985 440902 www.veronachard.com/bivja v...@veronachard.com
The Julian Joseph Jazz Academy runs weekly in Hackney on Saturday afternoons, under the artistic direction of internationally renowned jazz pianist and composer Julian Joseph, offering talented young instrumentalists and vocalists aged 11-24, the opportunity to work with acclaimed jazz artists to develop their skills through a curriculum underpinned by an introduction to the American roots of jazz.
The Hertfordshire Music Service and North Herts Youth Jazz run the North Herts Youth Jazz Big Band rehearse Tues evenings, term time, at The North Herts Music School, Highbury House, Highbury Road, Hitchin SG4 9RU 01462 434052. Up to age 19. Improvisers welcome but guidance and instruction will be given to all who wish it. They will perform at least once in public each term to promote the playing of jazz amoung youth. There is a termly fee.
Essex Music Services, part of Essex County Council provide ” Quality instrumental tuition and workshops .. , covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles”. One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) for young musicians with a love for jazz with a min of grade 5 – audition entry. Meet monthly for rehearsals and also go on tour. Musical Director since '91 Martin Hathaway, is one of the country’s leading jazz musicians. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz. Tickets for their’ Jazz concerts 01206 798788 or email beverley...@essex.gov.uk
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tune to www.1940sukradio.co.uk
Adam Dyer presents a radio show on Phoenix FM, every Monday night 6pm – 8pm, playing jazz from the swing era to the present on 98FM in the Brentwood/Billericay area, available on app-stores and online: http://www.phoenixfm.com/2014/01/21/all-that-jazz/, helping to build a following for jazz among younger people. Adam teachs jazz piano/composition in Billericay (MA Guildhall School of Music and Drama). http://www.reverbnation.com/adamdyerjazz
Our friends at MEDWAY JAZZ publish a great newsletter covering a lot of what is going on in Kent. You can download their latest newsletter by clicking here: http://jazzupdate.co.uk/downloads/kentjazzspring14.pdf
Dave Self is a lifelong jazz fan, performer and DJ. He is a presenter of a jazz show for Blast 1386 – Tuesdays midday to CARL ORR on guitar [yes the guitarist with the billy cobham band] and ANDY NOBLE on keyboards . Carl and andy are both from Australia and are both top class exellent musicians 1pm, repeated on Fridays 8pm to 9pm. You can listen in at http://radiotime.com/station/s_6837/Blast_1386.aspx.
A really good website, kindly pointed out to us by Steve Duke. www.jazzonthetube.com. Basically it is a directory of all the great jazz videos which can be found on YouTube sorted by artist … highly addictive!
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Courtesy of our friends at J A Z Z N I G H T S
Saffron Walden: The Foyer Jazz Club at Saffron Hall present BEYOND CANTALOUPE on Friday 8th December. 8pm. £13.50.
Bury St Edmunds: Headhunters Jazz at the Hunter Club, 6, St Andrews Street features the PETE OXLEY/NIC MEIER QUARTET on Friday 1st December. Reserve tickets by email to: headhunter...@gmail.com or see http://www.headhunterslive.org.
Bury St Edmunds: The Apex presents Songbook Sundays with ATILA HUSEYIN on Sunday 3rd December - 11.30am start.
Chelmsford: At ACanteen the brilliant drummer ANDY GANGADEEN & his Trio play jazz-funk every Friday night!
Colchester: On Thursday 7th December there’s a JAZZ GIG & JAM. 8:30-10pm it’s jazz quartet with PAUL HIGGS & CHRIS ALLARD then 10pm-midnight open jazz jam. Free entry, no need to reserve. The Bull 2 Crouch Street Colchester CO3 3E.
Cambridge: The annual JAZZ FESTIVAL runs from the 11th to the 26th November with a host of top artists. See https://www.cambridgejazzfestival.info/ for details.
Cambridge: On Thursday 30th November HARMONY IN HARLEM play Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite at Great St Mary’s Church, Senate House Hill, CB2 3PQ. 7.30pm. See www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk.
Cambridge: Every Sunday night the ANDY BOWIE QUARTET are at the Tram Depot, Dover Street. See http://www.tramdepotcambridge.co.uk and https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie.
Cambridge: Hot Numbers Coffee Bar at Units 5-6, Dales Brewery, Gwydir St, CB1 2LJ features jazz from time to time. See www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk for details.
Hadleigh: The jazz club at Town Hall presents JAZZ AT THE MOVIES on Saturday 23rd December. Contact george...@hotmail.co.uk. Check www.jazzatthemovies .com for other gigs.
Chris Neill
Hi everyone
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Keith Nicholls and The All Stars on Saturday 9th December 6.30 for 7.30pm at Wickham Bishops Village Hall, just off A12 South of Witham, Essex CM8 3NN featuring;
Keith Nicholls leading on piano and vocals
Spats Langham on banjo, guitar and vocals
Ben Cummings on trumpet
Mike Pointon on trombone and vocals
David Horniblow on reeds
Nick Ward on drums
Malcolm Sked on bass
This Christmas Special is the final session of the year with a full
programme in place for 2018. For Tickets, ring Gordon on 01621
891717. Bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles.
Wednesday December 13th at The Cricketers, 228 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7JG . Our regular venue every second Wednesday every month – great food – great jazz and a wonderful atmosphere. The food is so good that it’s better to book a table if you intend to eat on Jazz night –the phone number is 01702 345053. December 13th will be our Christmas Party Night and our superb guest is pianist Keith Nichols (his first visit to our club). He will be backed by Roger Curphey (bass), Alan Clarke (drums), Tim Huskisson (this time on clarinet) and Digby Fairweather on trumpet. There is no entrance fee and plenty of free car parking opposite The Cricketers. It promises to be a real fun night! All sorts of wonderful guests lined up for you in 2018 so watch this space!
THE JAZZ CENTRE UK opened
in February 2016 is the brain child of Digby Fairweather and our
purpose is to promote, preserve and celebrate the vibrant culture of
jazz music in the UK and beyond. We are sited in The Beecroft Art
Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6EX and we are open
for all to see our exhibitions between Tuesday and Saturday opening
hours are 10am to 5pm. At present we are fully staffed on Thursdays
and Saturdays – so please call in to our Jazz Cafe, have a coffee and
say hello to our friendly volunteers who will answer any questions that
you may have! We are now a registered Charity No. 116742 and The
Heritage Lottery Fund has helped us to set up phase 1 of our project,
but we have much greater plans for the future. You may like to take a
look at our website www.thejazzcentreuk.co.uk
which gives you further details of our movements. Come and see our
Living Heritage Museum containing Humphrey Lyttleton’s desk, trumpet,
letters and trophies (as well as many other artifacts). We cover all
genres of jazz and we celebrate the music’s heritage, art and
memorabilia. Jazz films are shown every Saturday at 2pm in our 100
seater cinema and we also have live music in the Centre on Saturday
afternoon. We actively support and promote contemporary performance and
education - keep in touch – send me your email address and we shall
add you to our list of ‘friends’ who receive our newsletter. Hope to see
you at The Jazz Centre UK soon! Email address is:- gwendoline...@gmail.com
‘leven o’clock, Saturday night - make it a date with The Late Paul Barnes for the very best in jazz, swing and classic popular music. It’s beginning to sound a bit like Christmas with seasonal music from Diana Krall, Dave Brubeck and Fats Waller, a jazz “Christmas Carol” from Alan Barnes (no relation). Celebrating the arranging genius of Eddie Sauter for bandleaders such as Red Norvo, Ray McKinley and Benny Goodman, plus his own big band partnership with Bill Finegan: the Sauter-Finegan Orchestra. All this and so much more at 11.00 pm on Saturday, December 2 on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and Three Counties. Also available nationally and internationally on the BBC iPlayer. The Late Paul Barnes - rhythm & rhubarb of the finest kind.
'Jazztonic': from ragtime through swing and fusion to contemporary. This is a weekly jazz music and magazine programme available only via www.radionenevalley.co.uk and clicking on 'listen'. Every Wednesday at 7pm and presented by David Craigie. Wednesday 6th December a chance to review new releases and old favourites. Come on in and join me!
Jazz at the Hunter Club On Friday 1 December at 8pm (doors 7:30pm) £12/£6 u25 OXLEY MEIER QUARTET 6 St Andrews Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3PH
e: in...@headhunterslive.org | www.headhunterslive.org | t: 07799 650009
The Cambridge Jazz Jam is moving to a new home ! Now located at The Duke of Cambridge pub, 176 East Road, Cambridge CB1 1BG, Tel: 01223 304121. Sessions are on Mondays, running from 8 – 10.30 pm. Free admission. Our policy is inclusive, so whether you're an accomplished player, or still trying to get it together, you'll be welcome to play (or sing) with our friendly backing group. Further information from Mike Quigley, 07979 59 22 41
Calling young Hadleigh musicians. There will be a Performance Workshop on December 2nd from 2pm to 4pm at The Tudor Hall, Priory Hall. Admission free but registration necessary. george...@hotmail.co.uk Come and watch some of Hadleigh's young players at 2pm at https://www.prioryhall.com/ with expert guidance and then a performance from guitar maestros Pete Oxley and Nic Meier All free of charge! Just turn up..
John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group present a Christmas Concert An evening of Jazz, Popular and Christmas tunes on Thursday 7th December 2017, 8pm to 10pm. Free admission and refreshments. Free parking. Raffle. Main Hall, St. Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LF in...@johnseeleyjazz.co.uk www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk
THE HARRY BOLT QUINTET will make its debut at RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ CLUB on Monday 18th December. The Late Show – starting 11 pm. Great line up with : Benet Mclean – Violin Adam King – Bass Will Glaser – Drums Harry Bolt – piano and special guest Alex Garnett – Sax Touring the UK in 2018 promoting debut album “Piece By Piece”. Exciting, young players, not to be missed!
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The Robert Bell Trio on the First and Third Thursday of the Month at The Speakeasy Bar, 175 Epping High Street, Epping CM16 4BL Superb Jazz trio featuring vocalist Robert Bell (Hendricks, Sinatra, Bennett, Torme ect) Graham Cuttill drums, Mike Baker guitar and Stuart Walker on keys. Free admission
little bread BIG JAM at The Royal Inn on The Park (111 Lauriston Road, E9 7HJ) returns to Wednesdays. Join Annie, Peter and the band in the Garden Bar at the back of this beautiful park-side pub. All instrumental and vocal jazz jammers and jazz-loving listeners, clappers and whoopers and their friends, families and lovers welcome. £4 for jammers. Contributions from grateful listeners welcome. Contact Annie on 07885480329 for more details.
The Cambridge Jazz Jam is moving to a new home ! From Monday 27 November we will be located at The Duke of Cambridge pub, 176 East Road, Cambridge CB1 1BG, Tel: 01223 304121. Sessions are on Mondays, running from 8 – 10.30 pm. Free admission. Our policy is inclusive, so whether you're an accomplished player, or still trying to get it together, you'll be welcome to play (or sing) with our friendly backing group. Further information from Mike Quigley, 07979 59 22 41
There is a new Jazz Jam at the Burleigh Arms, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, on Tuesdays 8 to 11, starting 21st March. Musicians and singers welcome
Jazz Gig and Jam with The Michael Connolly Quartet - Every last Sunday of the month at 5.00-8.30 at The Spread Eagle, Queen's Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4HD. Free Entry. Guests welcome just bring your instrument. Also there is a Jazz Gig and Jam on the first Sunday of every month at The Kings Arms, 2 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London W1J 7QAT from 6.30pm - 10.00pm
A new Jazz Jam night at the Forester's Arms, Colchester. Held on the last Thursday of every month. Members of the band of the parachute regiment Big Band are hosting an evening of Jazz where they will play a short set of music until they open up the floor to anyone who wants to Jam, any ability. The house band consists of: Pianist, Drummer, Bass, Trombone and Trumpet.
There is a Jazz Jam session on alternate Tuesday lunch times at The Battle of Britain Club, Hillingdon Road, Hillingdon (Nr Uxbridge) UB10 0RY from 12 midday until 2.00pm. Good players welcome as is anyone who enjoys listening to good jazz. We have a bar and food is also available. It's all very informal and friendly.
Mascara Bar, 72 Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington N16 6XS. Every Tuesday: House trio + jam. 8.30. (F). info: 07905 151894
Mill Hill Jazz Club host a regular end of month, Wednesday, open stage for quality musicians. Val’s House band provides the professional rhythm section that binds it all together. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk valgo...@gmail.com 0208 207 045
Jazz at the Green Note “jam great atmosphere!” on the 1st Sunday of every month. Music 8:30pm – Band set followed by a jam. 106 Parkway, Camden NW1 7AN.
There is a jazz jam every Saturday with the Nora Bite trio at 9:30pm, original music in the first set followed by a jazz standards jam. Free entrance. Venue: Troyganic, 132 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch E2 8DP. Usual house band is a guitar trio led by Nora Bite. Until 2am .
There is a Jam session on the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. The house band regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). After short set from house band, stage open for jammers and singers. Running for 5 years now simon...@madasafish.com
Singers' Night at Nelson (48 Stanhope Street, London NW1. six min walk from Warren Street station). 2nd Tuesday of each month. Open mic for jazz vocalists. In 18th year. Excellent accompanists. Food available. £8 singers, £7 guests, £5 full time students with student card. Doors, list 6.00pm, music 7.45 - 10.30pm. Chris Legee jazz...@waitrose.com.
Jazz jam sessions at the Fox and Firkin pub, 316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. House band play a set from 8.30, jam session from 9.30-11pm. Come and sing, play or listen. Free entry & a good pizza menu !
There is a LondonBluesJams Yahoo! Group – blues rock n roll soul jam every Wednesday 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm . The Crown Inn, Roneo Corner, 360 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch ,Essex RM12 4TW. info Bob Marks 07503 16 45 72 Full back line. P.A. Keys, Saxes and Brass. Mainly blues but all tastes catered for. All musos welcome – beginners to pros and bands. Vocalists especially welcome.
The Ipswich Jazz Collective meet on the 2nd Friday in the month to hold a jam session at the Golden Hind Pub on Nacton Road Ipswich. Set up 7.30 for 8pm start. Bass amp & drums set up, PA on request. Guitarists to bring their own amps. No entrance fee and all levels of player catered for. Further details/contact at http://www.ipswichjazzcollective.blogspot.co.uk
The Norwich Jazz Jam is at the Fat Cat and Canary every Monday featuring Mark Jolley (violin), Lee Vasey (guitar), Ian Hireson (bass) & Matt Furness (drums)
Tendring Jazz Collective - Come and jam with our house band. Bring your instrument, voice, friends & family and enjoy a night of good music and good fun! Hosted by local musicians, including guitar, bass and drums. Facebook page “Tendring Jazz Collective” Last Wednedsday of each month from 8pm till 10:30pm. The New Bell Inn, Outpart Eastward, Harwich, Essex CO12 3EN.
Open Jazz Jam, “Who Pays The Piper” at The White Horse' Pub, Mill Rd, Husborne Crawley, Beds MK43 0XE, 1 mile from M1 Jn 13, A507 between Ridgmont and Woburn. Fortnightly session on Tuesdays from 8–11.00pm. FREE ENTRY – though we ask for donations toward back line, occasional raffle. Pub food, Chris 07804140606 chris.b...@bigfoot.com
There is a new jazz jam in Suffolk, in the picturesque market town of Woodbridge - it happens on Thursday evenings once a month, there is a facebook group people can join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1503416799918503/?fref=ts at the Kings Head, 17 Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LP http://www.kingsheadwoodbridge.co.uk For more info e-mail ben.wat...@gmail.com
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BELVEDERE JAZZ & MUSIC CLUB, every Wednesday evening is at The Chichester Hotel, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford SS11
8UE (Off A129, 800 yards Wickford side of The Carpenters Arms
roundabout). Meals available from 6:30pm whilst you sit at a candlelit
table, either before or whilst enjoying the top quality jazz which
commences at 8:00pm until 10.30pm. Top International, Regional Bands and
Artists, including Big Bands, Swing and Mainstream, all tuneful easy
listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly
welcoming atmosphere ~ Admission is from £12.50 on the door ~ Large free
car park ~ Drinks at pub prices ~ Newcomers most welcome. www.belvederejazz.co.uk ; Telephone: 07850 607075 or Email:mailto::belved...@gmail.co
December - No Gigs till
3rd January – T J Johnson T J Johnson - piano/vocals Al Nichols - tenor sax Tony Pitt - guitar/ banjo Simon Read - double bass Wesley Gibbens - drums
TJ Johnson is widely considered to be one of the UK’s most highly revered jazz and blues singers. Backed by his group of top musicians, TJ plays an extraordinary blend of music that transcends the boundaries of jazz, blues, soul and country and is influenced by some of the greats such as Ray Charles, Dr John, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, BB King, Nina Simone, Alberta Hunter, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Witherspoon and many more. His distinctive voice and unique personal stage manner brings both the band and the audience together to create an intimate, exciting atmosphere that is rarely equalled. They have toured extensively in the UK and overseas for over twenty years and now he is also very involved in the vibrant London music scene. TJ’s style and mix seems to be very popular with the young trendy in-crowd and older jazz and blues fans alike. They've sold out eight times running at London’s Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.
10th January – Derek Nash Picante Latin Sextet
Derek
Nash – saxes Dominic Ashworth – guitar Robin Jones - percussion
& congas Andy Staples – bass Neil Angilley - keyboards Marc
Cecil – drums
We welcome back leading saxophonist Derek Nash, a featured soloist with the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, and his fabulous Latin/Salsa band to the Belvedere. Co-founded with guitarist Dominic Ashworth, who was awarded Jazz Guitarist of the Year in 2006, they are joined by world-renowned, master percussionist and leader of King Salsa Robin Jones plus Marc Cecil, the drummer with King Salsa and other Latin bands. On the keyboards is Latin-maestro Neil Angilley who has previously appeared at the club with Julian Marc Stringle. This stellar line-up is completed by the bass of Andy Staples who plays and records with several leading UK bands.
17th January - The Award Winning International Singing Star Matthew Ford + John Horler Quartet Admission £15 Matthew Ford – vocals John Horler – piano Ian Laws – guitar Joe Pettitt – double bass Neil Bullock - drums
Star vocalist on the 2017 nationwide tour of 'Celebrate Sinatra' Matthew has made multiple appearances on the BBC Proms and Friday Night Is Music Night. Recent appearances include the John Wilson Orchestra, Halle, Ulster Orchestra and BBC Concert Orchestras. Broadcasts on Radio 2 & 3, BBC 1, 2, 3 & 4, ITV and Sky Arts'.
24th January – The Harlem Meer Cats Ned Bennett – alto sax & clarinet Ben Cummings – trumpet Jeff Williams - trombone Colin Good – piano Jerome Davies - double bass Chris Nickolls – drums
Formed
in 2015, the Meer Cats is made up of 6 of the finest early jazz
specialists in London, playing the music of Duke Ellington’s bands of
the late 1920s and early 1930s, recreating the Cotton Club in New York.
Much of what they play is with growling trumpet and trombone, haunting
clarinet, swooping sax and African drum rhythms, with plenty of Swing!
Expect to hear tunes such as It Don’t Mean A Thing, Jungle Nights in
Harlem, Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me, Old Man Blues, Caravan, Don’t
Get Around Much Anymore, Mood Indigo, Sophisticated Lady, Six or Seven
Times, Perdido, In A Mellow Tone, I’m Beginning to See the Light and
many more.
Their music has been arranged for the Harlem Meer Cats by
their leader Ned Bennett; with each piece Ned transcribes the essence
of the original recording, and distils it down to fit their streamlined
6-piece line up. All the melodies, harmonies and rhythms are carefully
replicated. Played with authenticity, they treat every performance as a
jazz gig with high energy playing, great improvised solos, and a great
swing feel.
31st January – ‘Broadway to MGM’ – Atila Atila - vocals Rob Barron - piano Colin Oxley - guitar Dave Green - double bass Steve Brown (tbc) – drums
This exciting show presents a selection of Broadway hits especially on those that made it to MGM and onto the big screen. Join Atila for a trip through the decades of great song writers and forgotten hits. Featuring songs such as ‘Bewitched’ ‘The Right Girl For Me’, ‘You My Love', ‘Hello Young Lovers', ‘What Kind of Fool am I’ and many, many more… Come along to this great show to relive an era when lyrics were king and melody was a symphonic theme
JAZZ@ST ANT’S A great weekly jazz night – now in its 13th year! St Anthony’s Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7 9PN. Every Weds
8.30 pm. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all
proceeds go to the band. For latest listings visit
www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants. Please download their current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants
6 Dec: Karl Charity (trumpet/vocals) + Roger Lewin (piano)
13 Dec Andrew Linham (saxes) + t.b.c. (piano)
20 Dec: Paul Wood (vocals) + Cliff Hall (piano) with EDDIE’s CHRISTMAS BUFFET!
27 Dec & 3 Jan - CLOSED for Holiday
10 Jan: Bill Yeomans (saxes) + Colin Peters (piano)
17 Jan: Geoff Mason (trombone) + Jenny Carr (piano)
with John Withers (drums) & John Pamenter (double bass)
THEYDON JAZZ CLUB @ THORNWOOD VILLAGE HALL, Weald Hall Lane, CM16 6NB. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 8 pm to 10.30. Traditional/Dixieland/New
Orleans Jazz featuring excellent live bands for listening and dancing.
Drinks & snacks / tea & coffee / dance floor / plentiful seating
/ free car park. All are welcome. Admission - Guests
£12, Members £10. Children admitted under supervision, free for 12 and
unders. Disabled facillities are available. Visit www.theydonjazzclub.org.uk or contact Dave & Sheila Dyer – tel: 01945 588325; email: daved...@gmail.com
The Theydon Jazz Club will be moving venues on Wed 10th January 2018 to ''The Abridge Village Hall'' at 39 Ongar Road, Abridge, Essex RM4 1UD. The Club will also be renamed ''The Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club".
Dec 5th - T B A
Dec 19th - THE THEYDON SELECT SIX
Peter Rudeforth tpt Julian Marc Stringle Reeds And Flaxman Tbe
Tim Huskisson Pno Roger Curphey bass Alan Clark Dms
JAZZ at O Bs’ Welcomes all Jazz Fans to Old Brentwoods’ Club, Ashwells Road, Brentwood, Essex. CM15 9SE Dave Grant continues to support Live Music on the last Tuesday each month bringing a kaleidoscope of jazz styles by talented professional guest musicians plus the resident trio of Hilary Cameron - keys, Ted Simkins - bass and Dave Grant
- drums, in pleasant surroundings, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and
a licensed bar with snacks on request. Doors 7pm, music from 8 till
10.45pm Entrance on door £10.00. For info. contact Dave Grant 01708
or Richard 07935 441616 or gr...@aol.com. Website: www.jazzatobs.co.uk
Tuesday, 30th January, 2018 STORIES & LIES featuring CATHERINE LIMA, vocals, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Catherine Lima
returns to the Club bringing her charismatic presence, crystal clear
and incredible sexy voice along with impeccable timing and perfect pitch
the resident trio will enjoy to follow. Catherine’s performance will
have a little of her latest album ‘Stories & Lies’ including some
written herself that was released last September, 2017, and she always
guarantees an entertaining evening with her versatile talent and also
now as a songwriter.
Tuesday, 27th February, 2018 DUELLING GUITAR DUO featuring ANDY WATSON & SIMON HURLEY, guitars, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Andy Watson and Simon Hurley are
welcomed back, by popular demand, to this tutor and student guitar duo
forming the combination of the world wide experience of Andy Watson and
the ingenuity of the rapidly rising star Simon Hurley. Whatever their
programme comprises this evening, it will certainly be varied and
entertaining that is sure to include all genres encompassing the world
of guitar music.
Tuesday, 27th March, 2018 TRIUMPHANT TROMBONES featuring DEREK CLENSHAW & CLIFF MASON, trombones, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Derek Clenshaw
is no stranger to the Club having guested on several occasions and has a
wealth of experience from playing alongside noted legends on the jazz
scene. His music career started in the world of brass bands that
progressed through to playing with bands both mainstream and traditional
with such jazz legends as Humphrey Littleton, Freddie Randall, Bruce
Adams and Mike Cotton.
Cliff Mason also began his
musical career in the world of brass bands before being introduced to
the Ken Turner Band in 1987 immediately taking to jazz like a duck to
water. He still continues to lead the trombone section of the Ken Turner
Band and is also a member of the Shades of Swing Big Band.
With
these two trombone exponents we look forward to an evening of favourite
trombone tunes and I would not be surprised if such tunes as Caravan,
Mood Indigo, Harlem Nocturne, Moonglow, Moonlight Serenade, and In a
Mellow Tone were not subjected to some special trombone treatment
ANNIE'S JAZZ @ THORPE BAY GOLF CLUB. Annie's Jazz is at Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Thorpe Hall Avenue. Thorpe Bay. Southend-on-Sea. SS1-3AT on Tuesdays. Food served from 7pm until 8pm and the music will start at 8.00pm. Please phone Annie for reservations 07504-232783 or e-mail boneswi...@gmail.com.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BRENTWOOD – 8.00pm. The Bardswell, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Tel: 01245 420475 Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. email: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Admission £16.00 members £13.00 unless otherwise stated. Join the Facebook groups
Tuesday 5th December – 8.00pm
Sara Dowling & Chris Dean with Trevor Brown- piano Dave Chamberlain – bass & Dave Tandy - drums
Tuesday 12th December – 8.00pm
Christmas Party With Al Nicholls -sax Roy Williams - trombone Imre
Varga - piano Simon Thorpe - bass & Emiliano Caroselli - drums
Admission £16.00 members £13.00 includes buffet
“SPIKES PLACE AT SAFFRON WALDEN” - Third Thursday of every month – 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub. For advance bookings contact: Susan 01245 420475. join the Facebook groups
December to February - Closed
CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre,
Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG (next to the Civic Theatre), mainly
on Sunday lunchtime. The jazz is generally mainstream and modern and
the club is justly proud of the quality. For an annual subscription of
£10.00 (£15.00 joint) members are entitled to a £4.00 reduction on
normal ticket prices, and notice of concerts. There's a friendly
atmosphere, come along. Enq: Larry Newall-Smith 01245 256510. join the
Facebook groups
Doors: 11.45am Gig starts: 12.15pm Advance booking: 01245 606505 £12 / £16
Sun 3rd December. Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Robin Aspland, Dave Chamberlain and Matt Home
Sunday 14th January. Ron Drake (sax/clarinet) with Ted Beament (piano) Spenser Brown (bass) and Rod Brown (drums)
Sunday 11th February. John Etheridge (guitar), Art Themen (sax) Arnie Somegy (bass) and Winston Clifford (drums)
Sunday 18th March. ‘Searching for Hope’ with Herwig Gradischng (sax), Steve Fishwick (trumpet), Claus Raible (piano) Giorgos Antonia (bass) and Matt Home (drums)
Sunday 15th April. The Humphrey Lyttelton Band (7 piece band, line up TBC)
XMAS JAZZ at CRAMPHORN THEATRE CHELMSFORD The hugely successful XMAS Jazz Specials have now been running for several years, with packed houses treated to stunning musicianship. Lots of fun on stage, the band is always greatly encouraged by the tremendous audience response. Larry and Zak collaborated for many years arranging and performing in em@il special, bringing fresh, unique arrangements of jazz standards to enthusiastic audiences in Chelmsford, London and beyond, in recent years concentrating on the now legendary XMAS Jazz seasons. Don’t miss the XMAS Jazz fun with all the regular mobsters including Adam Mader on everything and Andy Frost - the percussive mouth. After last year’s full houses, an additional date has been added to this year‘s XMAS jazz season at Chelmsford’s Cramphorn Theatre … everyman and his dog welcome .... come in your droves (or even in your cars?) (or sleighs?). Tickets are already on sale Be sure not to miss this year’s XMAS JAZZ special - please reserve your places early! Complimentary mince pies ... AND ... no silly paper hats.
Larry Berkovitz (piano/vocals) and Zak Barrett (saxes) present: XMAS JAZZ Special with Rowan Ward (saxes) Dom Copestick (saxes /vocals) Robert Rickenberg (dbl bass) AND special guests: virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Adam Mader (flugelhorn/violin/mandolin/melodica/recorders/whistling/face slapping etc.. and vocals) and Andy Frost (beatbox / drums) Tickets £15 (Sat 3pm tickets £10) Please note that a £1.50 booking fee applies per transaction for bookings paid by credit card To book - please call 01245 606505
Thursday 21st December 2017 @ 8pm
Friday 22nd December 2017 @ 8pm
Saturday 23rd December 2017 @ 3pm & 8pm
MUSIC AT MARIGOLDS, Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DJ. Doors and Licensed Bar 7.30pm, Fridays. 01279 414174 / 421763 musicatm...@ntlworld.com www.myspace.com/musicatmarigolds. Car Parking On Site and there are two Public Car Parks. We are now in the new Clubhouse which has been built between the Cricket Club’s two grounds. Carry on a bit further round Chippingfield and its on your left still. £8 Door
8th December - Paul Lamb and the King Snakes: http://www.paullamb.com/index.html
The incomparable Paul Lamb and the King Snakes need no introduction to blues aficionados. Paul started playing on the club scene in the early 70s and represented Great Britain in the 1974 world harmonica championships. This led to a time with Sonny Terry. Of that time Paul has said, ‘It was a great learning period for me with the maestro. Sonny was very kind and spent a lot of time educating me about the Blues’. Over time Paul has become known around the world as one of the foremost blues harp players playing with many famous blues players. He and his band have won countless awards and sold record breaking quantities of albums. Paul has been inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame. With Chad Strentz vocals/guitar, Andy Lamb, Paul’s son, playing dynamic guitar, Paul Lamb & the King Snakes rock the house with real blues, boogie, swing & good time jump. A stunning act not to be missed.
29th December - The Alan Barnes Quartet
Alan Barnes sax, Robin Aspland keyboards, Simon Thorpe bass and Clark Tracey drums.
Alan
is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader
and touring soloist, best known for his work on clarinet, alto and
baritone sax that has few peers. His range and brilliance have made him a
“first call” for studio and live work and his recorded catalogue is
immense whether as leader/co-leader, alone or supporting others. The
recipient of numerous British Jazz Awards, Alan has played residencies
and toured tirelessly and building a warm rapport with audiences making
him uniquely popular in British jazz.
Hailing from Leeds, Robin
Aspland studied music at Colchester Institute before joining various
bands in the Leeds area when after moving to London played with the
Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Through the 90s, Robin became very well known
in UK jazz circles, playing with resident and visiting artists too many
to mention here including touring with Van Morrison for 6 years.
Bass player Simon Thorpe plays in many bands across the jazz spectrum as
well as leading several of his own bands with a double bass style that
is strong and melodic making him one of the UK's most popular bass
players.
Son of Stan Tracey CBE, Clark needs no introduction having
forged his own bright and varied jazz career. After playing with his
father's various ensembles Clark has gone on to tour worldwide and
record extensively. He has formed numerous bands with many famous and
well-respected musicians as well as playing freelance alongside some of
the most important artists in jazz at home and abroad. An accomplished
composer and teacher of jazz Clark formed his own record companies,
Tentoten Records and Resteamed Records, dedicated to his father’s works.
He is one of the sharpest jazz drummers in the country, playing with a
keen-eared awareness that can be rare among today's drummers making him
one of the most entertaining drummers in the country
HORNCHURCH JAZZ CLUB, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1RS. The Hornchurch Conservative Club is a comfortable air-conditioned venue with a dance floor, drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and car parking, Normally Members £7, non-members £8. Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details. Sundays 8:30 – 11pm
Sunday, 10th December from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. The Downhome Jazz Band. This popular Essex band is led by bassist Ken ‘Slow Drag’ Collins. Listen and strut your stuff to traditional and jazz standards from a great band. Another fantastic evening. Admission £10.
GC's JAZZ CLUB at The Woolpack, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DN 01245 – 259295. First Sunday in Every Month 8:00pm - 10:30pm. Free Admission. Food Available. Est 2012 Celebrating Five years! www.graemeculham.com
Sunday 3rd December 2017 SIMON SPILLETT Saxophone
British
jazz award winner, Author, Band leader, Patron of the Jazz Centre UK,
Tubby Hayes prodigy. Simon returns with his powerful and driving style
with the Peter Lemer trio. Peter is a regular member of the Barbara
Thompson band 'Paraphernalia' and has played with bands such as UK
Drummer Ginger Baker's 'Gurvitz Army'.
Peter Lemer – Keyboards. Jose Canha – String Bass. Graeme Culham – Drums.
Sunday 7th January 2018 TRACEY MENDHAM Saxophone
Featured for the first time at the club, Tracey is a busy musician on
the London jazz scene performing with various lineups. She is a swinging
player with a lively personality.
Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 4th February 2018 PAUL HIGGS Trumpet
Paul needs no introduction being a popular guest. Tonight features a
mix of the of his popular themed shows such as 'Cult TV Themes' 'Shades
of Miles', 'A Brief History of Jazz'. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen
String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 4th March 2018 ADAM GLASSER Harmonica
Looking forward to this one. Adam played with my quintet during the
1990's on many occasions on piano and doubling on chromatic Harmonica.
Tonight will feature a mixture of Standards and more.
Sam Edwards Keyboards, Jose Canha String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 1st April 2018 (Woolpack Beer Festival) ANDI HOPGOOD Vocals
Andi returns singing the 'American Song Book'. A popular vocalist on
the east anglia jazz scene and has also been known to play saxophone.
Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 6th May 2018 NEALE RIDDING Flute/Saxophone
Neale is no stranger to the club, often guesting on keyboards. He is
possibly the finest jazz flautist in the UK. He was also a regular
member of Graeme's quintet on Saxophone & Flute for many years.
Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 3rd June 2018 MICK FOSTER Baritone Saxophone
I am pleased to have him return to the club playing compositions by
Gerry Mulligan, Art Pepper to name a couple. It will be a great evening
if his last one was to go by.
Tim Huskisson Keyboards, Roger Curphey String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums. www.graemeculham.com
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea Facebook – The Jazz Mix @ The Maritime Room and check out our page on the Cliffs Pavilion website: www.southendtheatres.org.uk … go to Special Events tab to find The Jazz Mix page. On Wednesday nights.
Wednesday 10th January 2018 - Reach For It - The Genius of George Duke featuring keyboard wizard Carl Hudson and Gina Foster on vocals.
Wednesday 31st January 2018 - Some Kinda Wonderful - The Music of Steve Wonder featuring Noel McCalla on vocals and Derek Nash on saxes.
NEW JAZZ CLUB - GC's FENLAND JAZZ CLUB - Further to the success of GC's Jazz Club in Chelmsford, Graeme started a second club 'GC's Fenland Jazz Club' The new jazz club will feature a regular house trio: Simon Brown keyboards, Jose Canha string bass, Graeme Culham on drums with monthly front line guests. The Woodmans Cottage, 90 High Road, Gorefield, PE13 4NB Tel 01945 871094. Also on Facebook. 7.30pm -10pm. Admission Free. Light food will be available.
Sunday 10th December 2017
Richard Exall Saxophone with his 'Swing to Mainstream'.
JAZZ AT THE IVY ROOM - Farnham Conservative Club, Ivy House, Ivy Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PQ. Last Wednesday of the month.
The Farnham Conservative Club is a hidden gem of a venue in the centre
of town with drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and free
parking. Curry available from 7 pm. Show 7.45pm - 10.15 pm. All welcome.
Admission £12 (+ £0.50 booking fee online) Tickets: https://ivyroomjazz.yapsody.com Info: www.ivyroomjazz.co.uk in...@ivyroomjazz.co.uk
Wed 20th December 2017 - Christmas Special!
Lily Dior (Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), Simon Bates (Saxophone)
Hosted
by Australian songstress Lily Dior, you can expect to hear and sing
along to some classic Christmas songs! Recognised as one of
Australia's finest jazz singers, Lily Dior has shared the stage with a
remarkable list of outstanding musicians including the Australian Art
Orchestra, Mike Nock, DIG, The Bay's (UK), Oscar Castro Neves, Airto
Moriera, Don Grusin, Mark Murphy, James Morrison and The Manhattan Jazz
Quintet (led by Dave Matthews and his exceptional band including Bill
Evans, Charnett Moffatt, Victor Lewis, and Lew Soloff).
She'll be
joined by special guest saxophonist Simon Bates. Playing all musical
genres, Simon is constantly in demand for his versatility. He is a
respected band leader having led the band on the Johnny Vaughan Tonight
Show and many other TV bands. He has been Musical Director for many well
known artists including Bette Midler, Rick Astley, Richard Shelton and
Alexander Armstrong.
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB – The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, Visitors welcome . www.kingslangleyjazz.co.uk Keep an eye on the website for any late amendments.
I am sure
many of you will be aware of the recent death of Ivor Rosenberg, a
popular figure at the club over many years. The following is a tribute
from Dave Smith:
October brings the sad news of the death
of Ivor Rosenberg. Ivor was a vibrant personality on our local jazz
scene, his ethereal alto sound recognizable in any musical company. His
wit, charm, and encyclopedic knowledge of all things made him such good
company. Ivor was a natural musician with an innate sense of harmony
and form. He was a regular player at our club over the years and was
always featured in small groups, playing modern jazz of the classic
era. We send our condolences to his family and all his many friends. We are planning a celebration of Ivor's music on Tuesday 5th December to which all are welcome
December 5th A Celebration of Ivor's Music and Life. All are welcome to have a blow, exchange anecdotes and jokes, in appreciation of our friendship with Ivor in the style he would expect.
December 12th Terry's Jazz Party A lively evening of fun with the irrepressible Terry with jokes and jazz .
December 19th Jim Phillips Christmas Party. Bring your friends, family and instruments. There will be the usual quizzes and raffle. The Big Band will be playing from about 9.30pm.
December 26th Boxing Day No Band.
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL – Usually the 3rd Saturday afternoon in the month. £8 on the door, start time of 12:30pm. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vet's surgery CM16 6DB. Licensed bar at village hall prices. Tea, coffee and snacks at reasonable prices, with parking - but get there early. Please phone Margaret or George on 01992 523535 to book northwealdvillagehall.org
The Jack Free Allstars. The legendary trombonist appears with regulars Pete Rudeforth, John Crocker, Tim Huskisson, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy, Colin Bray, Carol Braithwaite. Paul Higgs, Colin Good, Gary Wood, Julian Stringle, Trevor Whiting, JJ Vinten among recent guests.
December 16
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE JAZZ CLUB. Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF. Concerts usually every 1st SUNDAY
of the month, plus the odd extra event. Tickets £12 to £18. JAZZ
EXPRESS: Book for any three concerts and get tickets for just £10 each.
Students 2-for-1 admission!! Doors: 7pm. 1st Set: 7.30pm.
Arts Centre
box office: 01206 500900. Online: www.colchesterartscentre.com www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com
3rd Dec - Oxley/Meier Guitar Project. Expect a musical melange, including Pat Methenyesque songs, Hot Club swing, Latin cool and Turkish music.
17th Dec - Jason Fredericks Cinematic Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas - The Music of Vince Guaraldi. Paying homage to the genius of composer Vince Guaraldi and creator Charles M. Schulz, the trio perform music from the classic 1965 animated TV special.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BECKENHAM – 8:30pm. Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SR (Off South Eden Park Road). Admission £14.00 members £11.00 unless otherwise stated. 020 8650 2406 / 01245 420475 E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Advance bookings: Susan 01245 420475 join the Facebook groups
Thursday 7th December – 8.30pm
Sara Dowling & Chris Dean with Trevor Brown - piano Dave Chamberlain – bass & Dave Tandy - drums
Admission £15.00 members £12.00
Thursday 14 December – 8.00pm
Christmas Party With Al Nicholls - sax Roy Williams - trombone Imre
Varga - piano Simon Thorpe - bass & Emiliano Caroselli - drums
Admission £16.00 members £13.00 includes food
JAZZNIGHTS @ THE BELL, CLARE The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NN. from 7.30 – 10.00pm £10 Admission. www.jazz-nights.com. Reserve seating on 01787 237653 or email reply – pay on the door. With Simon Brown (keys), Bernie Hodgkins (bs) & Roger Odell (drs) + LARRAINE ODELL (voc). Downstairs in the Tudor Room.
Sunday 3rd Dec – ROGER BEAUJOLAIS
Sunday 17th Dec – LAURA ZAKIAN
Sunday 7th Jan – LIANE CARROLL
Sunday 21st Jan – CHRIS ALLARD
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 00pm To book please call 01303 277175 or twink...@btinternet.com Derick Woodland Beryl Wood. Gigs start 8pm - Adm £12
December 7th THE PAUL LACEY " Sweets " SEXTET
Friday 29 December - JOHN ETHERIDGE with Jim Treweek-piano, Eric Guy-bass, Buster Birch-drums. A true master of guitar in all styles. Simultaneously touring in duo with Stephane Grappelli and as a member of legendary fusion band “Soft Machine” John Etheridge defies boundaries and excels in all musical settings. He has worked with John Williams, Yehudi Menuhin, Dizzie Gillespie, Herb Ellis, Mundell Lowe, Nigel Kennedy, Pat Metheny, Birelli Lagrene, Barney Kessel, Elton Dean and John Williams. “One of the best guitarists in the world” - Pat Metheny... "I never wanted to be a star, just a highly respected musician like John Etheridge” - Sting.
JAZZ CAFE POSK- 238-246 King St, London W6 0RF. (nearest tube Ravenscourt Park Station)
FLEECEJAZZ - World class Jazz every Friday at Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ www.fleecejazz.org.uk Doors 7.30pm, gig starts 8.00 pm, 2 sets, ends approx 11.00 pm Ample parking; fully accessible - info 01787 211865 See website for directions as satnav can get you lost! Tickets - Box Office: 01787 211865; WeGotTickets (booking fee); On the door (cash/cheque)
1 Dec, 1PM.FG Trio with Nikki Iles, piano and Flo Moore, bass. Brunel University, Beldam Room, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH.www,brunel.ac.uk/brunelarts Free.
14 Dec, 12-2PM. FG Trio with Charles Alexander, guitar and Simon Woolf, bass. Clocktower Cafe, Katherine St, Croydon, CROI 1NZ. Free. 02028 668 4713.
17 Dec, 12PM. w/Tad Newton Band. Walnut Tree Inn,Station Road, NN7 3DS. 01604 485549. £10.
3 Jan, 8PM. FG with Rico Tomasso, Richard Bushiakevitz, Arnie Somogi and Les Cirkel. Ruislip Golf Club, Ickenham Road,HA4 7DQ.01895 32394. £8.
17 Jan, 8PM. Guest conductor/soloist with The Rebel Yell Orchestra. The Spice of Life. 6 Moor Street, London W1D 5DA. www.spicejazz.co.uk. £10.
21 Jan, 1PM. w/Tad Newton Band. Solihull Jazz Club, Union Road, B91 3DH.
25 Jan, 8PM. w/Bob Haddrel. Here Cafe, 28-30 Lower Kings Road, Berkhamstead, Herts, HP4 2AB. 01442 300870. Free.
1 Feb, 8PM. W/Tad Newton Band. Pumphouse Jazz Club. Local Board Road, Watford, WD17 2JP.
6 Feb, 8PM. The Great British Songbook. w/Pete Churchill, piano/vocals and Laurence Evans, bass. The Pavilion Cafe, Bedford Park, MK40. 01234 351104. www.pavilioninthepark.co.uk. £25 for meal and music. Booking in advance required.
14 Feb,
8.30PM. w/Lauren Bush, vocals, Dorian Ford, piano and Laurence Evans,
bass. Mill Hill Jazz Club, 100 Barnet Way, NW7 3AL. 0208 207 0451.
www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk.£8.
18 Feb, 12PM. w/Tad Newton Band. The Walnut Tree Inn. Station Road, Blisworth, NN7 3DS. 01604 485 549.£10.
4 April, 12.30PM. The Polo Sticks w/Alan Barnes, Marting Nickless, Martin Litton, Sandy Sucholdski and Richard Pite. The Spice of Life,6 Moor Street, London, W1D 5DA. www.spicejazz.co.uk. £10.
17 May, 8PM. W/Tad Newton Band. Verwood Jazz Club, St Leanards Hotel, Ringwood.
21 June, 7.30PM. w/Tad Newton Band.Upton on Severn Jazz Festival.
24 June, 12PM.Club Hotfoot w/FG, Charles Alexander/Andy Robinson, guitar and Tom Hill, bass. Westwood Social Club, Westward Heath, Coventry, CV4 8GP. 0247 646 6619. www.jazzmatazz.org.uk. £10.
Heads South Gig Listing Info www.headssouth.com. Listen https://play.spotify.com/artist/5q7ONQYJYdcGTsrb2p9ctM View https://youtu.be/omhD3zFtEp8
CAXTON SWING Gigs. For more detailed info www.caxton-swing.co.uk
CAROL BRAITHWAITES’ JAZZ NIGHTS: (further information : carolbraithwaite.com ).
Fri 8th December - Billericay Constitution Club, High St, Billericay. CM12 9BE
Great way to start the weekend. Lunchtime menu available + club prices for drinks.
Fun starts at 12.30 – 2.30pm. £7 door.
Saturday 16th December - North Weald Village Hall. CM16 6BU
With Jackie Free and the Allstars.
Music starts at 12.30 - 3pm. Entry fee payable at door.
Food available along with tea/coffee and bar.
Weds 20th Dec - Essex County Bowls Club, Imperial Avenue, Westcliff on Sea. SS0 8NE
An evening of easy listening jazz played in a comfortable and friendly club.
With Tim Huskisson, Mike Sagrott, Mike Barry, Ted Simkins.
special guest : Digby Fairweather
Ground level and easy parking. Club prices for drinks.
Starts at 8.00 - 10.30pm. £7 door.
Weds 10th January - Theydon Bois Jazz club held in Abridge Village Hall RM4 1UD .
With Hugh Rainey Jazz Band.
Starts at 8pm through till 10.30pm. Door entry payable.
Friday 12th January - Billericay Constitution Club, High St, Billericay. CM12 9BE
Great way to start the weekend. Lunchtime menu available + club prices for drinks.
Fun starts at 12.30 – 2.30pm. £7 door.
RON SPACK’S JAZZTET at THE OAKWOOD. 564 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, SS9 5HX. Tel: 01702 512819. Every Monday. Free 8.30 till 11.00pm. Meals served during the evening. Ron Spack's Jazztet, Ron leading on bass
RON SPACK’S LUNCHTIME JAZZ at THE WESTCLIFF HOTEL. 18-20, Westcliff Parade, Westcliff on Sea, Essex. SSO 7QW. 01702 345247. Sunday 1pm. Ron on Bass, plus guest.
PETER JEZARD FORTHCOMING GIGS
The Wagon in Wix from 8:30 - 11pm (and on every 3rd Wednesday of the month) with The Blackwater Band from 8:30 to 11 pm and on the 3rd Wednesday of every month during 2017 There will be happy jazz provided The Blackwater Band
THE BOTTLENECK BLUES CLUB meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester – 41 New Road, Rochester ME1 1DX. Normally tickets £12. Doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. www.bottleneckblues.com. Good food, reasonably priced available to eat at your table if required. Further information, upcoming shows, map etc, available at www.bottleneckblues.com.
THE DON STEELE JAZZBAND play at The Woodman, Goathurst Common, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks TN14 6BU every other Wednesday from 8pm. Good food, wine and draft beer to go with the trad jazz. Band Members - Don Steele Trumpet, Richard Brennan Reeds, Johnny McCallum Banjo/Guitar, Mick Scriven Bass, Bill Magee Drums, Jan Bryce Trombone and Eileen Ford Singer Playing on alternate Wednesdays from 17th February
Cambridge: On Thursday 30th November HARMONY IN HARLEM play Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite at Great St Mary’s Church, Senate House Hill, CB2 3PQ. 7.30pm. See www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk.
Chris Neill
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JAZZ AT THE EMPIRE BAR - Empire Bar, 291 Mare Street, Hackney E81EJ A new Jazz night in Hackney on the second Wednesday of the month.
Weds 13th Dec. 8.00 - Paint it Blue plays Jazz, Latin and Fusion with guitarist Deirdre Cartwright, sax/flautist Rachel Bartlett, Double bass Amy Baldwin and Drums Winston Clifford.
Harmony In Harlem the Cambridge-based big band specialising in authentic Duke Ellington, are performing The Nutcracker Suite, Ellington's take on the favourite seasonal Tchaikovsky. Saturday 16th December 2017, 7:30pm. St John's Arts & Recreation Centre, Old Harlow CM17 0AJ. Tickets £15/£12 on the door, or tel 01279 442447. http://www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk
The next Jazz Evening at the Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre is on Tues 12th Dec 2017. Featuring super songstress Catherine Lima with CLIFF HALL Keyboard PAUL MORGAN. Bass JOHN WITHERS. Drums Regular Vocalist PAUL WOOD The Christmas Jazz evening. Hope you can make it. Merry Christmas & A Healthy and Happy New Year to all jazz lovers
The Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle, Saturday 16th December 2017 at 12 Noon. Festival Fun with DOOLALLY TAP, including Christmas Goodies only £12. Ramsgate Small Boat Owners Club, Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate, Kent. CT11 9AY. Hotline 01843 596789.
JAZZ AT THE MOVIES: A SWINGING CHRISTMAS 2017
Sat 9 Dec: ALDEBURGH Jubilee Hall
Sat 16 Dec: FULBOURN Fulbourn Centre, Townley Hall
Mon 18 Dec: BURY ST EDMUNDS The Apex
Tues 19 Dec: SOUTHEND Annie's Jazz
Wed 20 Dec: GUILDFORD St John’s Church, Farncombe
JOANNA EDEN voice
MARK CROOKS reeds (except 9th HARRY GREENE, 16th JULIAN LANDEMORE)
CHRIS INGHAM piano/MC ARNIE SOMOGYI bass GEORGE DOUBLE drums
SPIKES PLACE at THE JAZZ CENTRE UK
Beecroft Arts Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2
6EX Tel no: 01702 215169 (Thurs & Sat only) Or: 01245 420475
Email:susa...@btinternet.com
Saturday 27th January 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Vasilis Xenopoulos & Nigel Price Quartet
Admission £10.00 students £5.00
Keith Nicholls and The All Stars on Saturday 9th December 6.30 for 7.30pm at Wickham Bishops Village Hall, just off A12 South of Witham, Essex CM8 3NN featuring;
Keith Nicholls leading on piano and vocals
Spats Langham on banjo, guitar and vocals
Ben Cummings on trumpet
Mike Pointon on trombone and vocals
David Horniblow on reeds
Nick Ward on drums
Malcolm Sked on bass
This Christmas Special is the final session of the year with a full
programme in place for 2018. For Tickets, ring Gordon on 01621
891717. Bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles.
Wednesday December 13th at The Cricketers, 228 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7JG . Our regular venue every second Wednesday every month – great food – great jazz and a wonderful atmosphere. The food is so good that it’s better to book a table if you intend to eat on Jazz night –the phone number is 01702 345053. December 13th will be our Christmas Party Night and our superb guest is pianist Keith Nichols (his first visit to our club). He will be backed by Roger Curphey (bass), Alan Clarke (drums), Tim Huskisson (this time on clarinet) and Digby Fairweather on trumpet. There is no entrance fee and plenty of free car parking opposite The Cricketers. It promises to be a real fun night! All sorts of wonderful guests lined up for you in 2018 so watch this space!
THE JAZZ CENTRE UK opened
in February 2016 is the brain child of Digby Fairweather and our
purpose is to promote, preserve and celebrate the vibrant culture of
jazz music in the UK and beyond. We are sited in The Beecroft Art
Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6EX and we are open
for all to see our exhibitions between Tuesday and Saturday opening
hours are 10am to 5pm. At present we are fully staffed on Thursdays
and Saturdays – so please call in to our Jazz Cafe, have a coffee and
say hello to our friendly volunteers who will answer any questions that
you may have! We are now a registered Charity No. 116742 and The
Heritage Lottery Fund has helped us to set up phase 1 of our project,
but we have much greater plans for the future. You may like to take a
look at our website www.thejazzcentreuk.co.uk
which gives you further details of our movements. Come and see our
Living Heritage Museum containing Humphrey Lyttleton’s desk, trumpet,
letters and trophies (as well as many other artifacts). We cover all
genres of jazz and we celebrate the music’s heritage, art and
memorabilia. Jazz films are shown every Saturday at 2pm in our 100
seater cinema and we also have live music in the Centre on Saturday
afternoon. We actively support and promote contemporary performance and
education - keep in touch – send me your email address and we shall
add you to our list of ‘friends’ who receive our newsletter. Hope to see
you at The Jazz Centre UK soon! Email address is:- gwendoline...@gmail.com
‘Tis the season to be jolly, so deck the halls with holly, mistletoe, and “Rhythm & rhubarb of the finest kind”. Join The Late Paul Barnes on Saturday night for the very best in jazz, swing and classic popular music. Dave Brubeck, Diana Krall, Stacey Kent, Scott Hamilton, Manhattan Transfer and Louis Prima join the party. Share Philip Larkin’s jazz choices, and Ira Gershwin’s classic lyrics: “Nice work if you can get it”, “S’wonderful” – the list is long. All this and so much more at 11.00 pm on Saturday, December 9 on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and Three Counties. Also available nationally and internationally on the BBC iPlayer. The Late Paul Barnes - rhythm & rhubarb of the finest kind.
'Jazztonic': from ragtime through swing and fusion to contemporary. This is a weekly jazz music and magazine programme available only via www.radionenevalley.co.uk and clicking on 'listen'. Every Wednesday at 7pm and presented by David Craigie.
THE HARRY BOLT QUINTET will make its debut at RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ CLUB on Monday 18th December. The Late Show – starting 11 pm. Great line up with : Benet Mclean – Violin Adam King – Bass Will Glaser – Drums Harry Bolt – piano and special guest Alex Garnett – Sax Touring the UK in 2018 promoting debut album “Piece By Piece”. Exciting, young players, not to be missed!
13 Dec Andrew Linham (saxes) + t.b.c. (piano)
20 Dec: Paul Wood (vocals) + Cliff Hall (piano) with EDDIE’s CHRISTMAS BUFFET!
27 Dec & 3 Jan - CLOSED for Holiday
10 Jan: Bill Yeomans (saxes) + Colin Peters (piano)
17 Jan: Geoff Mason (trombone) + Jenny Carr (piano)
with John Withers (drums) & John Pamenter (double bass)
THEYDON JAZZ CLUB @ THORNWOOD VILLAGE HALL, Weald Hall Lane, CM16 6NB. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 8 pm to 10.30. Traditional/Dixieland/New
Orleans Jazz featuring excellent live bands for listening and dancing.
Drinks & snacks / tea & coffee / dance floor / plentiful seating
/ free car park. All are welcome. Admission - Guests
£12, Members £10. Children admitted under supervision, free for 12 and
unders. Disabled facillities are available. Visit www.theydonjazzclub.org.uk or contact Dave & Sheila Dyer – tel: 01945 588325; email: daved...@gmail.com
The Theydon Jazz Club will be moving venues on Wed 10th January 2018 to ''The Abridge Village Hall'' at 39 Ongar Road, Abridge, Essex RM4 1UD. The Club will also be renamed ''The Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club".
Dec 19th - THE THEYDON SELECT SIX Peter Rudeforth tpt Julian Marc Stringle Reeds And Flaxman Tbe Tim Huskisson Pno Roger Curphey bass Alan Clark Dms
JAZZ at O Bs’ Welcomes all Jazz Fans to Old Brentwoods’ Club, Ashwells Road, Brentwood, Essex. CM15 9SE Dave Grant continues to support Live Music on the last Tuesday each month bringing a kaleidoscope of jazz styles by talented professional guest musicians plus the resident trio of Hilary Cameron - keys, Ted Simkins - bass and Dave Grant
- drums, in pleasant surroundings, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and
a licensed bar with snacks on request. Doors 7pm, music from 8 till
10.45pm Entrance on door £10.00. For info. contact Dave Grant 01708
or Richard 07935 441616 or gr...@aol.com. Website: www.jazzatobs.co.uk
Tuesday, 30th January, 2018 STORIES & LIES featuring CATHERINE LIMA, vocals, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Catherine Lima
returns to the Club bringing her charismatic presence, crystal clear
and incredible sexy voice along with impeccable timing and perfect pitch
the resident trio will enjoy to follow. Catherine’s performance will
have a little of her latest album ‘Stories & Lies’ including some
written herself that was released last September, 2017, and she always
guarantees an entertaining evening with her versatile talent and also
now as a songwriter.
Tuesday, 27th February, 2018 DUELLING GUITAR DUO featuring ANDY WATSON & SIMON HURLEY, guitars, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Andy Watson and Simon Hurley are
welcomed back, by popular demand, to this tutor and student guitar duo
forming the combination of the world wide experience of Andy Watson and
the ingenuity of the rapidly rising star Simon Hurley. Whatever their
programme comprises this evening, it will certainly be varied and
entertaining that is sure to include all genres encompassing the world
of guitar music.
Tuesday, 27th March, 2018 TRIUMPHANT TROMBONES featuring DEREK CLENSHAW & CLIFF MASON, trombones, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Derek Clenshaw
is no stranger to the Club having guested on several occasions and has a
wealth of experience from playing alongside noted legends on the jazz
scene. His music career started in the world of brass bands that
progressed through to playing with bands both mainstream and traditional
with such jazz legends as Humphrey Littleton, Freddie Randall, Bruce
Adams and Mike Cotton.
Cliff Mason also began his
musical career in the world of brass bands before being introduced to
the Ken Turner Band in 1987 immediately taking to jazz like a duck to
water. He still continues to lead the trombone section of the Ken Turner
Band and is also a member of the Shades of Swing Big Band.
With
these two trombone exponents we look forward to an evening of favourite
trombone tunes and I would not be surprised if such tunes as Caravan,
Mood Indigo, Harlem Nocturne, Moonglow, Moonlight Serenade, and In a
Mellow Tone were not subjected to some special trombone treatment
ANNIE'S JAZZ @ THORPE BAY GOLF CLUB. Annie's Jazz is at Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Thorpe Hall Avenue. Thorpe Bay. Southend-on-Sea. SS1-3AT on Tuesdays. Food served from 7pm until 8pm and the music will start at 8.00pm. Please phone Annie for reservations 07504-232783 or e-mail boneswi...@gmail.com.
Tues 12th December - JORDAN MARSH & HIS GIGOLOS. A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL.
Tinsel, Turkey, Swing, Rock n' Roll, Jump Jive & Foot stomping music from one of our favourite acts.
Tues 19th December JAZZ AT THE MOVIES. A SWINGING CHRISTMAS.
With The Chris Ingham Quartet & Joanna Eden. Christmas entertainment at it's best!!!
XMAS BREAK RETURNING ON THE 9TH OF JANUARY.
Tues 9th January - JAVA JAM.
American Songbook classics, vintage pop and smooth bossa with their own
unique take. Star of stage and screen Sarah-Jane Hassell on vocals.
Tues 16th January - THE SARAH DOWLING QUINTET PRESENT THE MUSIC OF GEORGE SHEARING.
Gabriel Latchin on piano, Nat Steel on vibes, Jeremy Brown on bass
& Steve Brown on drums. One of the most sought after and acclaimed
singers in the country today.
Tues 23rd January - THE CHRISTIAN BREWER QUARTET
With Leon Greening, Adam King & Don Scott. One of the most lyrical
and soulful alto players to have emerged in the U.K in recent years.
Tues 30th January - LIVEN-UP
Tony Gooderham on piano, Paul Jayasinha on trumpet, Alec Pitman on sax
& vocals, Chrissy Lee on drums & Roger Curphey on bass. An
early return for this popular beguiling band.
Tues 6th February - 'REEDS & RHYTHM LED BY GOFF DOBBER.
With Tim Huskisson on piano, Karl Wirrman on sax/clarinet, Johnny Baker
on drums, Roger Curphey on bass & Goff himself on clarinet/sax.
Swinging Jazz with a touch of the traditional.
Tues 13th February - BARB JUNGR & JOHN McDANIEL perform THE BEATLES. 'COME TOGETHER'.
Internationally acclaimed & award winning duo perform the music of
the Beatles. This show was described by The New York times as
"Thrilling".
Tues 20th February - THE RED STRIPE BAND.
An incredible Septet led by Neil Drinkwater. An engaging, ever moving
comical show that encompasses boogie woogie, swing, rock n' roll &
blues.
Tues 27th February - AN EVENING WITH KARL CHARITY
A captivating trumpet player with a voice that is attracting lots of
attention. An extensive repertoire from the classic Chet Baker to the
much loved American Songbook.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BRENTWOOD – 8.00pm. The Bardswell, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Tel: 01245 420475 Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. email: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Admission £15.00 members £12.00 unless otherwise stated. Join the Facebook groups
Tuesday 12th December – 8.00pm
Christmas Party With Al Nicholls -sax Roy Williams - trombone Imre
Varga - piano Simon Thorpe - bass & Emiliano Caroselli - drums
Admission £16.00 members £13.00 includes buffet
Tuesday 9th January – 8.00pm
Mick Foster Quartet
Tuesday 16th January – 8.00pm
‘TENOR MADNESS’ In memory of the late great saxophonist Spike Robinson
Featuring Derek Nash – Alan Barnes – Vasilis Xenopolous
John Pearce - Paul Morgan & Bobby Worth
Admission £16.00 members £13.00
Tuesday 23rd January – 8.00pm
Jim Mullen - guitar Zoe Francis – vocals Kate Williams – piano & Simon Woolf – bass
SPIKES PLACE at THE JAZZ CENTRE UK
Beecroft Arts Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2
6EX Tel no: 01702 215169 (Thurs & Sat only) Or: 01245 420475
Email:susa...@btinternet.com
Saturday 27th January 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Vasilis Xenopoulos & Nigel Price Quartet
Admission £10.00 students £5.00
“SPIKES PLACE AT SAFFRON WALDEN” - Third Thursday of every month – 8.30pm. Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub. For advance bookings contact: Susan 01245 420475. join the Facebook groups
December to February - CLOSED reopens 15th February
CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre,
Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG (next to the Civic Theatre), mainly
on Sunday lunchtime. The jazz is generally mainstream and modern and
the club is justly proud of the quality. For an annual subscription of
£10.00 (£15.00 joint) members are entitled to a £4.00 reduction on
normal ticket prices, and notice of concerts. There's a friendly
atmosphere, come along. Enq: Larry Newall-Smith 01245 256510. join the
Facebook groups
Doors: 11.45am Gig starts: 12.15pm Advance booking: 01245 606505 £12 / £16
Sunday 14th January. Ron Drake (sax/clarinet) with Ted Beament (piano) Spenser Brown (bass) and Rod Brown (drums)
Sunday 11th February. John Etheridge (guitar), Art Themen (sax) Arnie Somegy (bass) and Winston Clifford (drums)
Sunday 18th March. ‘Searching for Hope’ with Herwig Gradischng (sax), Steve Fishwick (trumpet), Claus Raible (piano) Giorgos Antonia (bass) and Matt Home (drums)
Sunday 15th April. The Humphrey Lyttelton Band (7 piece band, line up TBC)
XMAS JAZZ at CRAMPHORN THEATRE CHELMSFORD The hugely successful XMAS Jazz Specials have now been running for several years, with packed houses treated to stunning musicianship. Lots of fun on stage, the band is always greatly encouraged by the tremendous audience response. Larry and Zak collaborated for many years arranging and performing in em@il special, bringing fresh, unique arrangements of jazz standards to enthusiastic audiences in Chelmsford, London and beyond, in recent years concentrating on the now legendary XMAS Jazz seasons. Don’t miss the XMAS Jazz fun with all the regular mobsters including Adam Mader on everything and Andy Frost - the percussive mouth. After last year’s full houses, an additional date has been added to this year‘s XMAS jazz season at Chelmsford’s Cramphorn Theatre … everyman and his dog welcome .... come in your droves (or even in your cars?) (or sleighs?). Tickets are already on sale Be sure not to miss this year’s XMAS JAZZ special - please reserve your places early! Complimentary mince pies ... AND ... no silly paper hats.
Larry Berkovitz (piano/vocals) and Zak Barrett (saxes) present: XMAS JAZZ Special with Rowan Ward (saxes) Dom Copestick (saxes /vocals) Robert Rickenberg (dbl bass) AND special guests: virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Adam Mader (flugelhorn/violin/mandolin/melodica/recorders/whistling/face slapping etc.. and vocals) and Andy Frost (beatbox / drums) Tickets £15 (Sat 3pm tickets £10) Please note that a £1.50 booking fee applies per transaction for bookings paid by credit card To book - please call 01245 606505
Thursday 21st December 2017 @ 8pm
Friday 22nd December 2017 @ 8pm
Saturday 23rd December 2017 @ 3pm & 8pm
MUSIC AT MARIGOLDS, Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DJ. Doors and Licensed Bar 7.30pm, Fridays. 01279 414174 / 421763 musicatm...@ntlworld.com www.myspace.com/musicatmarigolds. Car Parking On Site and there are two Public Car Parks. We are now in the new Clubhouse which has been built between the Cricket Club’s two grounds. Carry on a bit further round Chippingfield and its on your left still. £8 Door
8th December - Paul Lamb and the King Snakes: http://www.paullamb.com/index.html
The incomparable Paul Lamb and the King Snakes need no introduction to blues aficionados. Paul started playing on the club scene in the early 70s and represented Great Britain in the 1974 world harmonica championships. This led to a time with Sonny Terry. Of that time Paul has said, ‘It was a great learning period for me with the maestro. Sonny was very kind and spent a lot of time educating me about the Blues’. Over time Paul has become known around the world as one of the foremost blues harp players playing with many famous blues players. He and his band have won countless awards and sold record breaking quantities of albums. Paul has been inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame. With Chad Strentz vocals/guitar, Andy Lamb, Paul’s son, playing dynamic guitar, Paul Lamb & the King Snakes rock the house with real blues, boogie, swing & good time jump. A stunning act not to be missed.
29th December - The Alan Barnes Quartet
Alan Barnes sax, Robin Aspland keyboards, Simon Thorpe bass and Clark Tracey drums.
Alan
is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader
and touring soloist, best known for his work on clarinet, alto and
baritone sax that has few peers. His range and brilliance have made him a
“first call” for studio and live work and his recorded catalogue is
immense whether as leader/co-leader, alone or supporting others. The
recipient of numerous British Jazz Awards, Alan has played residencies
and toured tirelessly and building a warm rapport with audiences making
him uniquely popular in British jazz.
Hailing from Leeds, Robin
Aspland studied music at Colchester Institute before joining various
bands in the Leeds area when after moving to London played with the
Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Through the 90s, Robin became very well known
in UK jazz circles, playing with resident and visiting artists too many
to mention here including touring with Van Morrison for 6 years.
Bass player Simon Thorpe plays in many bands across the jazz spectrum as
well as leading several of his own bands with a double bass style that
is strong and melodic making him one of the UK's most popular bass
players.
Son of Stan Tracey CBE, Clark needs no introduction having
forged his own bright and varied jazz career. After playing with his
father's various ensembles Clark has gone on to tour worldwide and
record extensively. He has formed numerous bands with many famous and
well-respected musicians as well as playing freelance alongside some of
the most important artists in jazz at home and abroad. An accomplished
composer and teacher of jazz Clark formed his own record companies,
Tentoten Records and Resteamed Records, dedicated to his father’s works.
He is one of the sharpest jazz drummers in the country, playing with a
keen-eared awareness that can be rare among today's drummers making him
one of the most entertaining drummers in the country
HORNCHURCH JAZZ CLUB, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1RS. The Hornchurch Conservative Club is a comfortable air-conditioned venue with a dance floor, drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and car parking, Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details. Sundays 8:30 – 11pm
Sunday, 10th December from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. The Downhome Jazz Band. This popular Essex band is led by bassist Ken ‘Slow Drag’ Collins. Listen and strut your stuff to traditional and jazz standards from a great band. Another fantastic evening. Admission £10.
Sunday, 17th December from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Ollie Benson’s Hot Club Group. This is the group’s first time at the club. It features Ollie Benson guitar, Peter Sellars violin and Tim Huskisson clarinet. The group plays jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli reminiscent of The Hot Club of France. Admission £10
GC's JAZZ CLUB at The Woolpack, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DN 01245 – 259295. First Sunday in Every Month 8:00pm - 10:30pm. Free Admission. Food Available. Est 2012 Celebrating Five years! www.graemeculham.com
Sunday 7th January 2018 TRACEY MENDHAM Saxophone
Hosted by Australian songstress Lily Dior, expect to hear and sing along to some classic Christmas songs! Recognised as one of Australia's finest jazz singers, Lily Dior has shared the stage with a remarkable list of outstanding musicians including the Australian Art Orchestra, Mike Nock, DIG, The Bay's (UK), Oscar Castro Neves, Airto Moriera, Don Grusin, Mark Murphy, James Morrison and The Manhattan Jazz Quintet.
She'll
be joined by special guest saxophonist Simon Bates. Playing all musical
genres, Simon is constantly in demand for his versatility. He is a
respected band leader having led the band on the Johnny Vaughan Tonight
Show and many other TV bands. He has been Musical Director for many well
known artists including Bette Midler, Rick Astley, Richard Shelton and
Alexander Armstrong.
Wed 31st January 2018 - BEN HOLDER - VIOLIN & VOCALS
Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums) + special guest
Sizzling Hot Club music from the hottest Gypsy Jazz specialist on the scene. Featuring the swing sounds of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli
Wed 28th February 2018 - JACQUI HICKS - Sings & Swings The American Songbook
Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums) + special guest
Expect a night of hard swinging standards, raunchy blues and romantic ballads from one of the UK’s top jazz vocalists.
Wed 28th March 2018 - PETE NEIGHBOUR - CLARINET
Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums) + special guest
Now residing in the USA and a favourite player of Sir Michael Caine and Mick Jagger, Pete will deliver swing-era jazz programme with superb musicianship and lively anecdotes.
Wed 25th April 2018 - ALAN BARNES & BRUCE ADAMS
Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums)
Certain to be an exciting, fiery and humorous session with dazzling technique, creative excellence and accessible and enjoyable music form these two British jazz legends.
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB – The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, Visitors welcome . www.kingslangleyjazz.co.uk Keep an eye on the website for any late amendments.
December 12th Terry's Jazz Party A lively evening of fun with the irrepressible Terry with jokes and jazz .
December 19th Jim Phillips Christmas Party. Bring your friends, family and instruments. There will be the usual quizzes and raffle. The Big Band will be playing from about 9.30pm.
December 26th Boxing Day No Band.
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL – Usually the 3rd Saturday afternoon in the month. £8 on the door, start time of 12:30pm. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vet's surgery CM16 6DB. Licensed bar at village hall prices. Tea, coffee and snacks at reasonable prices, with parking - but get there early. Please phone Margaret or George on 01992 523535 to book northwealdvillagehall.org
The Jack Free Allstars. The legendary trombonist appears with regulars Pete Rudeforth, John Crocker, Tim Huskisson, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy, Colin Bray, Carol Braithwaite. Paul Higgs, Colin Good, Gary Wood, Julian Stringle, Trevor Whiting, JJ Vinten among recent guests.
December 16
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE JAZZ CLUB. Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF. Concerts usually every 1st SUNDAY
of the month, plus the odd extra event. Tickets £12 to £18. JAZZ
EXPRESS: Book for any three concerts and get tickets for just £10 each.
Students 2-for-1 admission!! Doors: 7pm. 1st Set: 7.30pm.
Arts Centre
box office: 01206 500900. Online: www.colchesterartscentre.com www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com
17th Dec - Jason Fredericks Cinematic Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas - The Music of Vince Guaraldi. Paying homage to the genius of composer Vince Guaraldi and creator Charles M. Schulz, the trio perform music from the classic 1965 animated TV special.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BECKENHAM – 8:30pm. Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SR (Off South Eden Park Road). Admission £14.00 members £11.00 unless otherwise stated. 020 8650 2406 / 01245 420475 E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Advance bookings: Susan 01245 420475 join the Facebook groups
Thursday 14 December – 8.00pm
Christmas Party With Al Nicholls - sax Roy Williams - trombone Imre
Varga - piano Simon Thorpe - bass & Emiliano Caroselli - drums
Admission £16.00 members £13.00 includes food
Thursday 4th January – 8.30pm
Dave O’Higgins Quartet
Thursday 11th January – 8.30pm
‘TENOR MADNESS’ In memory of the late great saxophonist Spike Robinson
Featuring Alan Barnes – Vasilis Xenopolous – Robert Fowler - John Pearce
Paul Morgan & Bobby Worth
Admission £16.00 members £13.00
Thursday 25th January – 8.30pm
Jim Mullen - guitar Zoe Francis – vocals Kate Williams – piano & Simon Woolf – bass
JAZZNIGHTS @ THE BELL, CLARE The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NN. from 7.30 – 10.00pm £10 Admission. www.jazz-nights.com. Reserve seating on 01787 237653 or email reply – pay on the door. With Simon Brown (keys), Bernie Hodgkins (bs) & Roger Odell (drs) + LARRAINE ODELL (voc). Downstairs in the Tudor Room.
Sunday 17th Dec – LAURA ZAKIAN
Sunday 7th Jan – LIANE CARROLL
Sunday 21st Jan – CHRIS ALLARD
Sunday 4th Feb – LUCA LUCIANO
Sunday 18th Feb – ANDY PANAYI
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 00pm To book please call 01303 277175 or twink...@btinternet.com Derick Woodland Beryl Wood. Gigs start 8pm - Adm £12
Tuesday December 12th IT'S PARTY TIME x THE CHRISTMAS BASH with THE ONE & ONLY COLROSE 7 Kent's own Number One Party Band ~~ Playing great swing numbers with a christmas feel ~ Bumper Raffle mega prizes & last year's mince pies !!! Not to be missed ( If you can get a ticket ?? !!! )
Friday 22 Dec at 8pm (doors 7:30pm) £14 / £7 U25 - REBOP plays BLUE NOTE
14 Dec, 12-2PM. FG Trio with Charles Alexander, guitar and Simon Woolf, bass. Clocktower Cafe, Katherine St, Croydon, CROI 1NZ. Free. 02028 668 4713.
The Southend Jazz Co-op is looking for a new bass player. The co-op meets every Saturday on Hadleigh Old Fire Station from 10 am to 1 pm. The aim is to help musicians improve their improvisational/comping skills in the context of a (modern) jazz repertoire. The atmosphere is friendly and supportive and the level ranges from relative beginners to experienced pro/semipro musicians. There are regular gigs during the year. Website: southendjazzco-op.co.uk Interested? Please contact Richard Dray 01268 781700 (richar...@ymail.com)
Chelmsford: At ACanteen the brilliant drummer ANDY GANGADEEN & his Trio play jazz-funk every Friday night!
Cambridge: Every Sunday night the ANDY BOWIE QUARTET are at the Tram Depot, Dover Street. See http://www.tramdepotcambridge.co.uk and https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie.
Cambridge: Hot Numbers Coffee Bar at Units 5-6, Dales Brewery, Gwydir St, CB1 2LJ features jazz from time to time. See www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk for details.
Hadleigh: The jazz club at Town Hall presents JAZZ AT THE MOVIES on Saturday 23rd December. Contact george...@hotmail.co.uk. Check www.jazzatthemovies .com for other gigs.
Chris Neill
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Saturday 16th December. Southend Jazz Co-op annual Christmas concert. The music starts at 7.30 and entrance is free. Refreshments and wine available with a raffle in the interval. Hadleigh old Fire Station, High Street, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 2PA
BIG BAND JAZZ NIGHT – BROMLEY - FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH - 8.30pm start - £6 admission.
Mick Collins Legacy Jazz Orchestra is presenting a Big Band Special on Monday 1st January 2018 at Sundridge Park Working Men’s Club, 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley,
Kent, BR1 5AF. It'll feature favourite classic charts from Count
Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman and much more. The
Orchestra, a 16-piece, is one of London’s finest and longest
established, and features top-class musicians from the South East,
alongside the best up-and-coming players from Trinity Laban
Conservatoire.
This is a regular monthly gig. The orchestra performs at the same venue at the same time on the 1st Monday of each month.
The Cricketers Jazz Club at 228 London Road, Westcliff Essex SS0 7JG. Starting with a knock-out blow into 2018 – our club invites Simon Spillett back to The Cricketers by popular demand. His torrentially creative tenor saxophone explodes into the New Year to blow the cobwebs away! Simon will be backed by Roger Curphey (bass), Alan Clarke (drums) and the wonderful Chris Kibble (piano). Digby Fairweather (trumpet) will be joining the front line – so expect sparks to fly! The date is Weds January 10th - music starts at 8.30pm – but if you want to eat in the adjoining restaurant before the music starts, remember to book a table as the restaurant gets very busy on jazz nights. Tel 01702 345053. There is no entrance fee and parking is free at the nearby car park after 6.30pm. A great atmosphere with our regular troupe of lindy hoppers, which are fun to watch – or join them if you can keep up with them!
Harmony In Harlem the Cambridge-based big band specialising in authentic Duke Ellington, are performing The Nutcracker Suite, Ellington's take on the favourite seasonal Tchaikovsky. Saturday 16th December 2017, 7:30pm. St John's Arts & Recreation Centre, Old Harlow CM17 0AJ. Tickets £15/£12 on the door, or tel 01279 442447. http://www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk
The Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle, Saturday 16th December 2017 at 12 Noon. Festival Fun with DOOLALLY TAP, including Christmas Goodies only £12. Ramsgate Small Boat Owners Club, Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate, Kent. CT11 9AY. Hotline 01843 596789.
JAZZ AT THE MOVIES: A SWINGING CHRISTMAS 2017
Sat 16 Dec: FULBOURN Fulbourn Centre, Townley Hall
Mon 18 Dec: BURY ST EDMUNDS The Apex
Tues 19 Dec: SOUTHEND Annie's Jazz
Wed 20 Dec: GUILDFORD St John’s Church, Farncombe
JOANNA EDEN voice
MARK CROOKS reeds (except 6th JULIAN LANDEMORE)
CHRIS INGHAM piano/MC ARNIE SOMOGYI bass GEORGE DOUBLE drums
SPIKES PLACE at THE JAZZ CENTRE UK
Beecroft Arts Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2
6EX Tel no: 01702 215169 (Thurs & Sat only) Or: 01245 420475
Email:susa...@btinternet.com
Saturday 27th January 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Vasilis Xenopoulos & Nigel Price Quartet
Admission £10.00 students £5.00
‘Tis the season to be jolly, so deck the halls with holly, plus “Rhythm & rhubarb of the finest kind”. Join The Late Paul Barnes on Saturday night for the best Christmas music and the best performers: Diana Krall, Fats Waller, Stacey Kent, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Manhattan Transfer, Stan Kenton, Oscar Peterson, Scott Hamilton. The very best in jazz, swing and classic popular music – with seasonal touches. All this and so much more at 11.00 pm on Saturday, December 16 on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and Three Counties. Also available nationally and internationally on the BBC iPlayer. The Late Paul Barnes – the sounds of surprise.
'Jazztonic' a weekly jazz music and magazine radio programme presented by David Craigie and found only via www.radionenevalley.co.uk and clicking on 'listen'. Every Wednesday at 7pm. Wednesdays 20th and 27th December 'A Christmas Jazz Extravaganza'
20 Dec: Paul Wood (vocals) + Cliff Hall (piano) with EDDIE’s CHRISTMAS BUFFET!
27 Dec & 3 Jan - CLOSED for Holiday
10 Jan: Bill Yeomans (saxes) + Colin Peters (piano)
17 Jan: Geoff Mason (trombone) + Jenny Carr (piano)
with John Withers (drums) & John Pamenter (double bass)
THEYDON JAZZ CLUB @ THORNWOOD VILLAGE HALL, Weald Hall Lane, CM16 6NB. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 8 pm to 10.30. Traditional/Dixieland/New
Orleans Jazz featuring excellent live bands for listening and dancing.
Drinks & snacks / tea & coffee / dance floor / plentiful seating
/ free car park. All are welcome. Admission - Guests
£12, Members £10. Children admitted under supervision, free for 12 and
unders. Disabled facillities are available. Visit www.theydonjazzclub.org.uk or contact Dave & Sheila Dyer – tel: 01945 588325; email: daved...@gmail.com
The Theydon Jazz Club will be moving venues on Wed 10th January 2018 to ''The Abridge Village Hall'' at 39 Ongar Road, Abridge, Essex RM4 1UD. The Club will also be renamed ''The Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club".
Dec 19th - THE THEYDON SELECT SIX Peter Rudeforth tpt Julian Marc Stringle Reeds And Flaxman Tbe Tim Huskisson Pno Roger Curphey bass Alan Clark Dms
JAZZ at O Bs’ Welcomes all Jazz Fans to Old Brentwoods’ Club, Ashwells Road, Brentwood, Essex. CM15 9SE Dave Grant continues to support Live Music on the last Tuesday each month bringing a kaleidoscope of jazz styles by talented professional guest musicians plus the resident trio of Hilary Cameron - keys, Ted Simkins - bass and Dave Grant
- drums, in pleasant surroundings, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and
a licensed bar with snacks on request. Doors 7pm, music from 8 till
10.45pm Entrance on door £10.00. For info. contact Dave Grant 01708
or Richard 07935 441616 or gr...@aol.com. Website: www.jazzatobs.co.uk
Tuesday, 30th January, 2018 STORIES & LIES featuring CATHERINE LIMA, vocals, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Catherine Lima
returns to the Club bringing her charismatic presence, crystal clear
and incredible sexy voice along with impeccable timing and perfect pitch
the resident trio will enjoy to follow. Catherine’s performance will
have a little of her latest album ‘Stories & Lies’ including some
written herself that was released last September, 2017, and she always
guarantees an entertaining evening with her versatile talent and also
now as a songwriter.
Tuesday, 27th February, 2018 DUELLING GUITAR DUO featuring ANDY WATSON & SIMON HURLEY, guitars, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Andy Watson and Simon Hurley are
welcomed back, by popular demand, to this tutor and student guitar duo
forming the combination of the world wide experience of Andy Watson and
the ingenuity of the rapidly rising star Simon Hurley. Whatever their
programme comprises this evening, it will certainly be varied and
entertaining that is sure to include all genres encompassing the world
of guitar music.
Tuesday, 27th March, 2018 TRIUMPHANT TROMBONES featuring DEREK CLENSHAW & CLIFF MASON, trombones, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Derek Clenshaw
is no stranger to the Club having guested on several occasions and has a
wealth of experience from playing alongside noted legends on the jazz
scene. His music career started in the world of brass bands that
progressed through to playing with bands both mainstream and traditional
with such jazz legends as Humphrey Littleton, Freddie Randall, Bruce
Adams and Mike Cotton.
Cliff Mason also began his
musical career in the world of brass bands before being introduced to
the Ken Turner Band in 1987 immediately taking to jazz like a duck to
water. He still continues to lead the trombone section of the Ken Turner
Band and is also a member of the Shades of Swing Big Band.
With
these two trombone exponents we look forward to an evening of favourite
trombone tunes and I would not be surprised if such tunes as Caravan,
Mood Indigo, Harlem Nocturne, Moonglow, Moonlight Serenade, and In a
Mellow Tone were not subjected to some special trombone treatment
ANNIE'S JAZZ @ THORPE BAY GOLF CLUB. Annie's Jazz is at Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Thorpe Hall Avenue. Thorpe Bay. Southend-on-Sea. SS1-3AT on Tuesdays. Food served from 7pm until 8pm and the music will start at 8.00pm. Please phone Annie for reservations 07504-232783 or e-mail boneswi...@gmail.com.
Tues 19th December JAZZ AT THE MOVIES. A SWINGING CHRISTMAS.
With The Chris Ingham Quartet & Joanna Eden. JOIN US FOR ONE OF
THE BEST EVENINGS OF THE YEAR WITH THE INCREDIBLE CHRIS INGHAM QUARTET
& THE SULTRY SOUNDS OF ONE OF THE U.K'S FINEST SINGERS JOANNA EDEN.
An enchanting show rich with anecdote, sophistication and swing, A Swinging Christmas gathers
jazzy festive favourites of the Silver Screen, as made famous by Ella,
Eartha, Frank, Doris, Dean, Bing and a whole gang of cool celluloid cats
and hip Hollywood chicks.
Regularly sold-out at Ronnie Scott’s,
Jazz at the Movies are fronted by acclaimed singer Joanna Eden (‘the
UK’s answer to Norah Jones and Diana Krall’ – Time Out) and featuring
the groovy sounds of the Chris Ingham Quartet. This show will also
feature special guest Mark Crooks, the clarinet and saxophone star of
the internationally acclaimed John Wilson Orchestra.
XMAS BREAK RETURNING ON THE 9TH OF JANUARY.
Tues 9th January - JAVA JAM.
American Songbook classics, vintage pop and smooth bossa with their own
unique take. Star of stage and screen Sarah-Jane Hassell on vocals.
Tues 16th January - THE SARAH DOWLING QUINTET PRESENT THE MUSIC OF GEORGE SHEARING.
Gabriel Latchin on piano, Nat Steel on vibes, Jeremy Brown on bass
& Steve Brown on drums. One of the most sought after and acclaimed
singers in the country today.
Tues 23rd January - THE CHRISTIAN BREWER QUARTET
With Leon Greening, Adam King & Don Scott. One of the most lyrical
and soulful alto players to have emerged in the U.K in recent years.
Tues 30th January - LIVEN-UP
Tony Gooderham on piano, Paul Jayasinha on trumpet, Alec Pitman on sax
& vocals, Chrissy Lee on drums & Roger Curphey on bass. An
early return for this popular beguiling band.
Tues 6th February - 'REEDS & RHYTHM LED BY GOFF DOBBER.
With Tim Huskisson on piano, Karl Wirrman on sax/clarinet, Johnny Baker
on drums, Roger Curphey on bass & Goff himself on clarinet/sax.
Swinging Jazz with a touch of the traditional.
Tues 13th February - BARB JUNGR & JOHN McDANIEL perform THE BEATLES. 'COME TOGETHER'.
Internationally acclaimed & award winning duo perform the music of
the Beatles. This show was described by The New York times as
"Thrilling".
Tues 20th February - THE RED STRIPE BAND.
An incredible Septet led by Neil Drinkwater. An engaging, ever moving
comical show that encompasses boogie woogie, swing, rock n' roll &
blues.
Tues 27th February - AN EVENING WITH KARL CHARITY
A captivating trumpet player with a voice that is attracting lots of
attention. An extensive repertoire from the classic Chet Baker to the
much loved American Songbook.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BRENTWOOD – 8.00pm. The Bardswell, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Tel: 01245 420475 Top-Class Mainstream Jazz. email: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Admission £15.00 members £12.00 unless otherwise stated. Join the Facebook groups
Tuesday 9th January – 8.00pm
Mick Foster Quartet
29th December - The Alan Barnes Quartet
Alan Barnes sax, Robin Aspland keyboards, Simon Thorpe bass and Clark Tracey drums.
Alan
is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader
and touring soloist, best known for his work on clarinet, alto and
baritone sax that has few peers. His range and brilliance have made him a
“first call” for studio and live work and his recorded catalogue is
immense whether as leader/co-leader, alone or supporting others. The
recipient of numerous British Jazz Awards, Alan has played residencies
and toured tirelessly and building a warm rapport with audiences making
him uniquely popular in British jazz.
Hailing from Leeds, Robin
Aspland studied music at Colchester Institute before joining various
bands in the Leeds area when after moving to London played with the
Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Through the 90s, Robin became very well known
in UK jazz circles, playing with resident and visiting artists too many
to mention here including touring with Van Morrison for 6 years.
Bass player Simon Thorpe plays in many bands across the jazz spectrum as
well as leading several of his own bands with a double bass style that
is strong and melodic making him one of the UK's most popular bass
players.
Son of Stan Tracey CBE, Clark needs no introduction having forged his own bright and varied jazz career. After playing with his father's various ensembles Clark has gone on to tour worldwide and record extensively. He has formed numerous bands with many famous well-respected musicians as well as playing freelance alongside some of the most important artists in jazz at home and abroad. An accomplished composer and teacher of jazz Clark formed his own record companies, Tentoten Records and Resteamed Records, dedicated to his father’s works. He is one of the sharpest jazz drummers in the country, playing with a keen-eared awareness that can be rare among today's drummers.
HORNCHURCH JAZZ CLUB, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1RS. The Hornchurch Conservative Club is a comfortable air-conditioned venue with a dance floor, drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and car parking, Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details. Sundays 8:30 – 11pm
Sunday, 17th December from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Ollie Benson’s Hot Club Group. This is the group’s first time at the club. It features Ollie Benson guitar, Peter Sellars violin and Tim Huskisson clarinet. The group plays jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli reminiscent of The Hot Club of France. Admission £10
Sunday, 24th December from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. The Jack Clifford Swingtette. Another wonderful end to another year of wonderful jazz with an evening of traditional and jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack’s clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with guests including, as usual, Tim Huskisson playing the piano. Admission £10.
GC's JAZZ CLUB at The Woolpack, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DN 01245 – 259295. First Sunday in Every Month 8:00pm - 10:30pm. Free Admission. Food Available. Est 2012 Celebrating Five years! www.graemeculham.com
Sunday 7th January 2018 TRACEY MENDHAM Saxophone
Featured for the first time at the club, Tracey is a busy musician on
the London jazz scene performing with various lineups. She is a swinging
player with a lively personality.
Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 4th February 2018 PAUL HIGGS Trumpet
Paul needs no introduction being a popular guest. Tonight features a
mix of the of his popular themed shows such as 'Cult TV Themes' 'Shades
of Miles', 'A Brief History of Jazz'. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen
String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 4th March 2018 ADAM GLASSER Harmonica
Looking forward to this one. Adam played with my quintet during the
1990's on many occasions on piano and doubling on chromatic Harmonica.
Tonight will feature a mixture of Standards and more.
Sam Edwards Keyboards, Jose Canha String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 1st April 2018 (Woolpack Beer Festival) ANDI HOPGOOD Vocals
Andi returns singing the 'American Song Book'. A popular vocalist on
the east anglia jazz scene and has also been known to play saxophone.
Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 6th May 2018 NEALE RIDDING Flute/Saxophone
Neale is no stranger to the club, often guesting on keyboards. He is
possibly the finest jazz flautist in the UK. He was also a regular
member of Graeme's quintet on Saxophone & Flute for many years.
Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 3rd June 2018 MICK FOSTER Baritone Saxophone
I am pleased to have him return to the club playing compositions by
Gerry Mulligan, Art Pepper to name a couple. It will be a great evening
if his last one was to go by.
Tim Huskisson Keyboards, Roger Curphey String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums. www.graemeculham.com
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea Facebook – The Jazz Mix @ The Maritime Room and check out our page on the Cliffs Pavilion website: www.southendtheatres.org.uk … go to Special Events tab to find The Jazz Mix page. On Wednesday nights.
Wednesday 10th January 2018 - Reach For It - The Genius of George Duke featuring keyboard wizard Carl Hudson and Gina Foster on vocals.
Wednesday 31st January 2018 - Some Kinda Wonderful - The Music of Steve Wonder featuring Noel McCalla on vocals and Derek Nash on saxes.
JAZZ AT THE IVY ROOM - Farnham Conservative Club, Ivy House, Ivy Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PQ. Last Wednesday of the month. The Farnham Conservative Club is a hidden gem of a venue in the centre of town with drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and free parking. Curry available from 7 pm. Show 7.45pm - 10.15 pm. All welcome.
Admission £12 (+ £0.50 booking fee online) Tickets: https://ivyroomjazz.yapsody.com Info: www.ivyroomjazz.co.uk in...@ivyroomjazz.co.uk
Wed 20th December 2017 - Christmas Special!
Lily Dior (Vocals), Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums), Simon Bates (Saxophone)
Hosted
by Australian songstress Lily Dior, expect to hear and sing along to
some classic Christmas songs! Recognised as one of Australia's finest
jazz singers, Lily Dior has shared the stage with a remarkable list of
outstanding musicians including the Australian Art Orchestra, Mike Nock,
DIG, The Bay's (UK), Oscar Castro Neves, Airto Moriera, Don Grusin,
Mark Murphy, James Morrison and The Manhattan Jazz Quintet.
She'll
be joined by special guest saxophonist Simon Bates. Playing all musical
genres, Simon is constantly in demand for his versatility. He is a
respected band leader having led the band on the Johnny Vaughan Tonight
Show and many other TV bands. He has been Musical Director for many well
known artists including Bette Midler, Rick Astley, Richard Shelton and
Alexander Armstrong.
Wed 31st January 2018 - BEN HOLDER - VIOLIN & VOCALS
Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums) + special guest
Sizzling Hot Club music from the hottest Gypsy Jazz specialist on the scene. Featuring the swing sounds of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli
Wed 28th February 2018 - JACQUI HICKS - Sings & Swings The American Songbook
Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums) + special guest
Expect a night of hard swinging standards, raunchy blues and romantic ballads from one of the UK’s top jazz vocalists.
Wed 28th March 2018 - PETE NEIGHBOUR - CLARINET
Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums) + special guest
Now residing in the USA and a favourite player of Sir Michael Caine and Mick Jagger, Pete will deliver swing-era jazz programme with superb musicianship and lively anecdotes.
Wed 25th April 2018 - ALAN BARNES & BRUCE ADAMS
Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums)
Certain to be an exciting, fiery and humorous session with dazzling technique, creative excellence and accessible and enjoyable music form these two British jazz legends.
NEW JAZZ CLUB - GC's FENLAND JAZZ CLUB - Further to the success of GC's Jazz Club in Chelmsford, Graeme started a second club 'GC's Fenland Jazz Club' The new jazz club will feature a regular house trio: Simon Brown keyboards, Jose Canha string bass, Graeme Culham on drums with monthly front line guests. The Woodmans Cottage, 90 High Road, Gorefield, PE13 4NB Tel 01945 871094. Also on Facebook. 7.30pm -10pm. Admission Free. Light food will be available.
JAZZ AT THE EMPIRE BAR - Empire Bar, 291 Mare Street, Hackney E81EJ A new Jazz night in Hackney on the second Wednesday of the month.
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB – The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, Visitors welcome . www.kingslangleyjazz.co.uk Keep an eye on the website for any late amendments.
December 19th Jim Phillips Christmas Party. Bring your friends, family and instruments. There will be the usual quizzes and raffle. The Big Band will be playing from about 9.30pm.
December 26th Boxing Day No Band.
January 2nd Desinfinado. Led by Phill Burrell on guitar. Small group jazz and latin classics in a relaxed style.
January 9th Lou's Sextet. We welcome again Louise and her sextet for an evening of Jazz, blues and Latin.
January 16th Kingsclub 7. Our regular house band led by John Davis, featuring the usual front line of leader on alto/soprano sax with John Mole on tenor sax John Bridge on trombone and Mike Sherwood on vocals.
January 23rd Tiger Swing Recreating Django and hot club of Paris style with Felicity's accomplished violin. A very refreshing evening.
January 30th Hertswing with their usual classic big band sound aided by Vicky their star vocalist. An evening not to be missed!
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL – Usually the 3rd Saturday afternoon in the month. £8 on the door, start time of 12:30pm. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vet's surgery CM16 6DB. Licensed bar at village hall prices. Tea, coffee and snacks at reasonable prices, with parking - but get there early. Please phone Margaret or George on 01992 523535 to book northwealdvillagehall.org
The Jack Free Allstars. The legendary trombonist appears with regulars Pete Rudeforth, John Crocker, Tim Huskisson, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy, Colin Bray, Carol Braithwaite. Paul Higgs, Colin Good, Gary Wood, Julian Stringle, Trevor Whiting, JJ Vinten among recent guests.
December 16
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE JAZZ CLUB. Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF. Concerts usually every 1st SUNDAY
of the month, plus the odd extra event. Tickets £12 to £18. JAZZ
EXPRESS: Book for any three concerts and get tickets for just £10 each.
Students 2-for-1 admission!! Doors: 7pm. 1st Set: 7.30pm.
Arts Centre
box office: 01206 500900. Online: www.colchesterartscentre.com www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com
17th Dec - Jason Fredericks Cinematic Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas - The Music of Vince Guaraldi. Paying homage to the genius of composer Vince Guaraldi and creator Charles M. Schulz, the trio perform music from the classic 1965 animated TV special.
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BECKENHAM – 8:30pm. Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SR (Off South Eden Park Road). Admission £14.00 members £11.00 unless otherwise stated. 020 8650 2406 / 01245 420475 E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Advance bookings: Susan 01245 420475 join the Facebook groups
Thursday 4th January – 8.30pm
Dave O’Higgins Quartet
Thursday 11th January – 8.30pm
‘TENOR MADNESS’ In memory of the late great saxophonist Spike Robinson
Featuring Alan Barnes – Vasilis Xenopolous – Robert Fowler - John Pearce
Paul Morgan & Bobby Worth
Admission £16.00 members £13.00
Thursday 25th January – 8.30pm
Jim Mullen - guitar Zoe Francis – vocals Kate Williams – piano & Simon Woolf – bass
JAZZNIGHTS @ THE BELL, CLARE The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NN. from 7.30 – 10.00pm £10 Admission. www.jazz-nights.com. Reserve seating on 01787 237653 or email reply – pay on the door. With Simon Brown (keys), Bernie Hodgkins (bs) & Roger Odell (drs) + LARRAINE ODELL (voc). Downstairs in the Tudor Room.
Sunday 17th Dec – LAURA ZAKIAN
Sunday 7th Jan – LIANE CARROLL
Sunday 21st Jan – CHRIS ALLARD
Sunday 4th Feb – LUCA LUCIANO
Sunday 18th Feb – ANDY PANAYI
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB AT THE TOWER Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL. Every Thursday Music Starts 8 00pm To book please call 01303 277175 or twink...@btinternet.com Derick Woodland Beryl Wood. Gigs start 8pm - Adm £12
January 4th Derek Nash's PICANTE' NOW BOOKING www.dereknash.com
With musicians from The Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.
This is the Latin Band of Latin Bands ~~ Latin as hot as it gets !!!
Influenced by the world famous Buena Vista Social Club & Sergio
Menzies.
DEREK NASH saxes ~ Leader & percussion
assortment !!! Great leader & charismatic entertainer ~ Has
numerous bands & is always welcome at The FJC whenever he is not
leading the front row with Jools Holland.
CHRIS STORR trumpet ~ Amazing lead trumpet, also from Jools Holland. The ideal man to put the bite into Latin.
DOMINIC ASHWORTH guitar ~Top Canadian jazz guitarist - great with Latin.
NEIL ANGILLEY piano ~
This man is recognised as The UK's finest Latin pianist. Has recently
toured with Alfie Boe & Michael Ball including a private performance
for The Queen at Buck House. Wow - only the best at FJC.
ANDY STAPLES bass ~ One of the UK's top bassists with the Latin touch.
ROBIN JONES percussion ~ This is the Rhythm of the Night ~ Conga Crazy
MARC CECIL ~drums & percussion. This guy generates excitement in this outfit as he also does with his own band
January 11th NOW BOOKING Multi Award Winner THE LIANE CARROLL TRIO www.lianecarroll.co.uk
ROGER CAREY bass ~~~ RUSSELL FIELD drums
January 18th NOW BOOKING From The USA The most famous tenor sax man in the world.. THE SCOTT HAMILTON QUARTET
www.scotthamiltonsax.com
This
is the annual event of having the world's most famous jazz tenor
saxophonist play for us ~~ In 2017 we were also lucky to have him play
for us in August & both gigs were a complete sell out. This man has
been at the top for many years & has made over 50 albums. With
Scott will be his regular & most amazing world class rhythm section
JOHN PEARCE piano~ DAVE GREEN double bass~ STEVE BROWN drums
January 25th
NOW BOOKING The Lennie Niehaus Connection by THE MICK FOSTER
QUINTET Featuring three of the UKs finest saxophonists ~ Foster ~
Barnes & Fowler
www.mickfoster.org.uk // www.alanbarnesjazz.com
These are the wonderful original compositions & arrangements of standards by LENNIE NIEHAUS
the former Stan Kenton alto saxophonist. The charts for this sextet
have all been transcribed by Mick Foster the UK's number one baritone
sax man. At our request to play this music, Mick has also organised
& acquired the right team to play this West Coast Jazz in the style
of the original (1950s) Lennie Niehaus Quintet of Bob Gordon baritone
sax .. Jack Montrose tenor.. Monty Budwig double bass & Shelly Manne
drums..
Lennie is now 88 & living in California ~ he has spent
most of his life writing music for films & is credited for the music
in most of the films of his good friend Clint Eastwood
MICK FOSTER baritone sax ~~ ALAN BARNES alto sax ~~ ROBERT FOWLER tenor sax ~~ DAVID CHAMBERLAIN double bass ~~ TRISTAN MAILLOTT drums
The heading Lennie Niehaus Connection comes from my meeting him in 1956. Please google Lennie Niehaus ~ this guy will blow your mind.
ORPINGTON JAZZ CLUB 7 Station Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 0RZ. Hosted at the Orpington Liberal Club, with its CAMRA award winning bar, free parking across the road in Tescos multi story car park and only a 10min walk from Orpington train station and 2min walk from the high street, Orpington Jazz Club presents some of the finest jazz musicians in the country on the last Friday of each month. The bar has a friendly pub atmosphere and a well stocked selection of fine ales. The music takes place in the adjoining small hall, with cabaret style seating. Concerts 8:00-10:30pm with a half hour interval. Bar open 6:00-11:00pm and seats available in the hall from 7:30pm. No advance tickets, reservations or pre-bookings. Tickets on the door only. Entry £10.00, no concessions.
Friday 29 December - JOHN ETHERIDGE with Jim Treweek-piano, Eric Guy-bass, Buster Birch-drums. A true master of guitar in all styles. Simultaneously touring in duo with Stephane Grappelli and as a member of legendary fusion band “Soft Machine” John Etheridge defies boundaries and excels in all musical settings. He has worked with John Williams, Yehudi Menuhin, Dizzie Gillespie, Herb Ellis, Mundell Lowe, Nigel Kennedy, Pat Metheny, Birelli Lagrene, Barney Kessel, Elton Dean and John Williams. “One of the best guitarists in the world” - Pat Metheny... "I never wanted to be a star, just a highly respected musician like John Etheridge” - Sting.
Regular venue every second Wednesday every month at The Cricketers, 228 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7JG . great food – great jazz and a wonderful atmosphere. The food is so good that it’s better to book a table if you intend to eat on Jazz night –the phone number is 01702 345053. There is no entrance fee and plenty of free car parking opposite The Cricketers. It promises to be a real fun night! All sorts of wonderful guests lined up for you in 2018 so watch this space!
JAZZ CAFE POSK- 238-246 King St, London W6 0RF. (nearest tube Ravenscourt Park Station)
FLEECEJAZZ - World class Jazz every Friday at Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel CO6 4PZ www.fleecejazz.org.uk Doors 7.30pm, gig starts 8.00 pm, 2 sets, ends approx 11.00 pm Ample parking; fully accessible - info 01787 211865 See website for directions as satnav can get you lost! Tickets - Box Office: 01787 211865; WeGotTickets (booking fee); On the door (cash/cheque)
JAZZ AT THE HUNTER CLUB, 6, St Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3PH. 1st class jazz in Bury St Edmunds headhunter...@gmail.com www.headhunterslive.org 07799 650009 Doors 7.30, Music 8pm
Friday 22 Dec at 8pm (doors 7:30pm) £14 / £7 U25 - REBOP plays BLUE NOTE
CHICKENSHED THEATRE JAZZ BAR - 290 Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE.
Booking telephone number: 020 8292 9222. Booking email: book...@chickenshed.org.uk.
JAZZ AT THE RHODES ARTS COMPLEX. Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM23 3JG 01279 710 200 www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
FORTNIGHTLY FREE Live Midweek Music in our Theatre Lounge on Wednesdays
7:30 pm Relax on a Wednesday evening at Rhodes while listening to the
very best from the vibrant local music scene. Our Midweek Live Music
events are now established as a ‘must see’ night for music fans of all
ages so unwind, kick back and relax.
Our resident Jazz Quintet Que Pasa are now established on the second Wednesday
of every month. Featuring internationally renowned players Pete Lemer -
keys, Paul Robinson - drums, Steve Cook - Bass, with Adam Amor on Sax
and brilliant trumpet player Paul Higgs. Between them they have worked
with acts such as Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Frankie Goes to Hollywood,
Ginger Baker, Mike Oldfield, The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and the
Royal Shakespeare Company. The best of the genre from the best in the
business.
BASSMENT, 16 Wells Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HZ have a monthly, live, Thursday night Jazz Funk session. Last event: 10th Aug. House band: James Maltby - Guitar Dan Banks - Piano Andy Staples - Bass Josh Law - Drums Zak Barrett - Saxophone
THE JAZZ CENTRE UK opened
in February 2016 is the brain child of Digby Fairweather and our
purpose is to promote, preserve and celebrate the vibrant culture of
jazz music in the UK and beyond. We are sited in The Beecroft Art
Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6EX and we are open
for all to see our exhibitions between Tuesday and Saturday opening
hours are 10am to 5pm. At present we are fully staffed on Thursdays
and Saturdays – so please call in to our Jazz Cafe, have a coffee and
say hello to our friendly volunteers who will answer any questions that
you may have! We are now a registered Charity No. 116742 and The
Heritage Lottery Fund has helped us to set up phase 1 of our project,
but we have much greater plans for the future. You may like to take a
look at our website www.thejazzcentreuk.co.uk
which gives you further details of our movements. Come and see our
Living Heritage Museum containing Humphrey Lyttleton’s desk, trumpet,
letters and trophies (as well as many other artifacts). We cover all
genres of jazz and we celebrate the music’s heritage, art and
memorabilia. Jazz films are shown every Saturday at 2pm in our 100
seater cinema and we also have live music in the Centre on Saturday
afternoon. We actively support and promote contemporary performance and
education - keep in touch – send me your email address and we shall
add you to our list of ‘friends’ who receive our newsletter. Hope to see
you at The Jazz Centre UK soon! Email address is:- gwendoline...@gmail.com
Saturday 16th December - North Weald Village Hall. CM16 6BU
For fans of Trad Jazz out there, may we direct to you Wilf James‘ comprehensive listings — http://bit.ly/r0lcY2, or just Google Wilf’s Jazz!!
News & Forthcoming Events at Exchange House Music Club, Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex, CM4 0QY. Tel. 01277 824 616 or 07885 423 393. David Price. www.jazzbanduk.com
Retrospectivejazz, are a trad and Dixieland band based in darkest NE Essex. You can find their website at http://.retrospectivejazz.cticloud.co.uk
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John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group
If
playing as part of a group appeals to you, why not join John Seeley’s
Jazz and Saxophone Group? I run my own Jazz Workshop and Saxophone
Workshop on alternative Thursday evenings, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St
Michael and All Angels Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. £7 Entry. All
ability levels and instruments are welcome, there is no need to book,
just come along and join in! We are a relaxed, friendly, welcoming
group and are always looking for more members to join our Jazz family!
Jazz Workshop
The
aim of this workshop is to provide a creative and relaxed atmosphere
for musicians of all levels, to learn theory aspects of music, and gain
practical knowledge of performing. The music used will range from Hard
Bop, Modern to Contemporary Jazz, and will be arranged to a high level.
Saxophone Workshop
The
workshop aims to develop saxophone technique and performance in a
friendly creative environment. Each class explores saxophone and
musicianship skills that will enhance the individual and group
performer. This includes music theory, methods of practice, sight
reading, improvisation, aural work, and specific concepts to increase
your knowledge on the saxophone. This is worked concurrently with a
repertoire of saxophone music from different genres of music with a
focus on Classical and Jazz.
Weekly Saturday Jazz Workshops in Orpington (SE London) for anyone, any age, on any instrument, interested in developing their improvising skills and musicianship. It is a practical, performance based approach to learning in a nurturing group. Through the playing and study of standard jazz repertoire we cover some of the requirements for improvising including ear training, rhythmic skills, developing your harmonic understanding, learning transcriptions of some classic recordings and building a jazz vocabulary. Limited numbers. www.saturdayjazzworkshop.com
British and International Vocal (Jazz) Academy (BIVJA) workshop course is a high quality enterprise implementing the skills and experience of a full rhythm section. For those who wish to acquire a greater understanding of the working of that rhythm section plus harmony, aural, jazz music theory and jazz style through practical sessions integrating performance, audience communication, history, safe vocal technique, extending range and improvisation and all ‘tools of the trade’. In Ealing, BIVJA promotes a warm but challenging environment and as the course develops ALL students will have acquired some practical knowledge of piano, bass, kit and percussion playing and band leading skills in addition to vocal and technical skills. The support group created will assist students in self-promotion and performance opportunities. Verona Chard – 020 8992 1571 – leave message, and contact details. 07985 440902 www.veronachard.com/bivja v...@veronachard.com
The Julian Joseph Jazz Academy runs weekly in Hackney on Saturday afternoons, under the artistic direction of internationally renowned jazz pianist and composer Julian Joseph, offering talented young instrumentalists and vocalists aged 11-24, the opportunity to work with acclaimed jazz artists to develop their skills through a curriculum underpinned by an introduction to the American roots of jazz.
The Hertfordshire Music Service and North Herts Youth Jazz run the North Herts Youth Jazz Big Band rehearse Tues evenings, term time, at The North Herts Music School, Highbury House, Highbury Road, Hitchin SG4 9RU 01462 434052. Up to age 19. Improvisers welcome but guidance and instruction will be given to all who wish it. They will perform at least once in public each term to promote the playing of jazz amoung youth. There is a termly fee.
Essex Music Services, part of Essex County Council provide ” Quality instrumental tuition and workshops .. , covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles”. One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) for young musicians with a love for jazz with a min of grade 5 – audition entry. Meet monthly for rehearsals and also go on tour. Musical Director since '91 Martin Hathaway, is one of the country’s leading jazz musicians. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz. Tickets for their’ Jazz concerts 01206 798788 or email beverley...@essex.gov.uk
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tune to www.1940sukradio.co.uk
Adam Dyer presents a radio show on Phoenix FM, every Monday night 6pm – 8pm, playing jazz from the swing era to the present on 98FM in the Brentwood/Billericay area, available on app-stores and online: http://www.phoenixfm.com/2014/01/21/all-that-jazz/, helping to build a following for jazz among younger people. Adam teachs jazz piano/composition in Billericay (MA Guildhall School of Music and Drama). http://www.reverbnation.com/adamdyerjazz
Our friends at MEDWAY JAZZ publish a great newsletter covering a lot of what is going on in Kent. You can download their latest newsletter by clicking here: http://jazzupdate.co.uk/downloads/kentjazzspring14.pdf
Dave Self is a lifelong jazz fan, performer and DJ. He is a presenter of a jazz show for Blast 1386 – Tuesdays midday to CARL ORR on guitar [yes the guitarist with the billy cobham band] and ANDY NOBLE on keyboards . Carl and andy are both from Australia and are both top class exellent musicians 1pm, repeated on Fridays 8pm to 9pm. You can listen in at http://radiotime.com/station/s_6837/Blast_1386.aspx.
A really good website, kindly pointed out to us by Steve Duke. www.jazzonthetube.com. Basically it is a directory of all the great jazz videos which can be found on YouTube sorted by artist … highly addictive!
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Courtesy of our friends at J A Z Z N I G H T S
Clare: Jazznights in the Cavendish Suite at The Bell, Market Hill, CO10 8NN present their XMAS GIG on Sunday 17th December featuring singer LAURA ZAKIAN & saxophonist KEVIN FLANAGAN. 7.30-10pm. £10. Reserve seating by reply or call 01787 237653.
Stoke By Nayland: Fleece Jazz at the Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ have got IAN SHAW & BARRY GREEN on Wednesday 20th December. See http://www.fleecejazz.org.uk/.
Saffron Walden: The Foyer Jazz Club at Saffron Hall present REBECCA NASH & SARA COLMAN on Friday 12th January. 8pm. £13.50.
Bury St Edmunds: Headhunters Jazz at the Hunter Club, 6, St Andrews Street features REBOP on Friday 22nd December. Reserve tickets by email to: headhunter...@gmail.com or see http://www.headhunterslive.org.
Chelmsford: The TED BEAMENT TRIO are at ACanteen, 35 New London Rd, CM2 0ND with “Jazz For Dining” on Saturday 16th December. Around 8pm to 10.30ish. Book a table on 01245 205889. Also at ACanteen the brilliant drummer ANDY GANGADEEN & his Trio play jazz-funk every Friday night!
Chelmsford: On New Years Eve SHAKATAK are at ACanteen! Book now on 01245 205889.
Colchester: The Arts Centre Jazz Club at Church Street (off Head Street) on Sunday 17th December present the JASON FREDERICK TRIO. See www.colchesterartscentre.com. See www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com for details.
Cambridge: The jazz club at Hidden Rooms have got the MARK CROOKS QUARTET on Thursday 11th January. Doors & Bar Open 7:00pm, Jazz from 8:00pm. Booking: Online at www.cambridgejazz.org. Phone: 07827 012875. Email: in...@cambridgejazz.org.
Cambridge: Every Sunday night the ANDY BOWIE QUARTET are at the Tram Depot, Dover Street. See http://www.tramdepotcambridge.co.uk and https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie.
Cambridge: Hot Numbers Coffee Bar at Units 5-6, Dales Brewery, Gwydir St, CB1 2LJ features jazz from time to time. See www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk for details.
Harlow: On Saturday 16th December HARMONY IN HARLEM play Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite at St John’s Arc, Old Harlow, CM17 0AJ. 7.30pm. See www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk.
Rawreth: The Belvedere Jazz & Music Club at The Chichester Hotel, Old Wickford Road, Nr Wickford, SS11 8UE presents T J JOHNSON on Wednesday 3rd January then the DEREK NASH PICANTE LATIN SEXTET on Wednesday 10th January. 8pm to 10.30pm. Meals from 6.30pm. Tel: 07850 607075.
Hadleigh: The jazz club at Town Hall presents JAZZ AT THE MOVIES on Saturday 23rd December. Contact george...@hotmail.co.uk. Check www.jazzatthemovies.com for other gigs.
Ipswich: The jazz club features the HORN FACTORY on Sunday 17th December at the California club, 195, Foxhall Road, IP3 8LB. http://ipswichjazzclub.co.uk/gigs.html#Gig4
Norwich: The jazz club at Maddermarket Theatre Bar have got DEELEE DUBE on Tuesday 12th December. See http://www.norwichjazzclub.co.uk for details.
Lowestoft: Milestones Jazz Club at the Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, NR33 0QG presents the SIMON YOUNGMAN QUINTET on Sunday 7th January. See http://www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk.
Mill Hill: The jazz club next gig is on Wednesday 13th December.
Chris Neill
Hi everyone
There will be no newsletter next week - normal service will be resumed in the first week of January. So may we take this opportunity to wish you all a great Christmas and a very happy New Year.
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On the 1st and and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Kenny Balls Live Lounge below at the Brickyard in Romford Essex the Kenny Ball junior quartet featuring vocals Kenny Ball junior. Piano - Michael Horner Sax - Andrew linen Bass - Alan Morgan Drums - Peter Jackson. Classics from the song book plus guests 7.30pm till late
BIG BAND JAZZ NIGHT – BROMLEY - FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH - 8.30pm start - £6 admission.
Mick Collins Legacy Jazz Orchestra is presenting a Big Band Special on Monday 1st January 2018 at Sundridge Park Working Men’s Club, 134 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley,
Kent, BR1 5AF. It'll feature favourite classic charts from Count
Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman and much more. The
Orchestra, a 16-piece, is one of London’s finest and longest
established, and features top-class musicians from the South East,
alongside the best up-and-coming players from Trinity Laban
Conservatoire.
This is a regular monthly gig. The orchestra performs at the same venue at the same time on the 1st Monday of each month.
The Cricketers Jazz Club at 228 London Road, Westcliff Essex SS0 7JG. Starting with a knock-out blow into 2018 – our club invites Simon Spillett back to The Cricketers by popular demand. His torrentially creative tenor saxophone explodes into the New Year to blow the cobwebs away! Simon will be backed by Roger Curphey (bass), Alan Clarke (drums) and the wonderful Chris Kibble (piano). Digby Fairweather (trumpet) will be joining the front line – so expect sparks to fly! The date is Weds January 10th - music starts at 8.30pm – but if you want to eat in the adjoining restaurant before the music starts, remember to book a table as the restaurant gets very busy on jazz nights. Tel 01702 345053. There is no entrance fee and parking is free at the nearby car park after 6.30pm. A great atmosphere with our regular troupe of lindy hoppers, which are fun to watch – or join them if you can keep up with them!
SPIKES PLACE at THE JAZZ CENTRE UK
Beecroft Arts Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2
6EX Tel no: 01702 215169 (Thurs & Sat only) Or: 01245 420475
Email:susa...@btinternet.com
Saturday 27th January 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Vasilis Xenopoulos & Nigel Price Quartet
Admission £10.00 students £5.00
On the night before the night before Christmas we’ve “Rhythm & rhubarb of the finest kind”. Join The Late Paul Barnes on Saturday night for a swinging party with pleasant guests, including Derek Jacobi and Ann Reid, food critic and pianist Jay Rayner, Ahmad Jamal, Manhattan Transfer, Cab Calloway, Tony Bennett, (a rare broadcast by Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller), plus the sage of the Chilterns, Bernard Miles. The very best in jazz, swing and classic popular music. All this and so much more at 11.00 pm on Saturday, December 23 on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and Three Counties. Also available nationally and internationally on the BBC iPlayer. The Late Paul Barnes - rhythm & rhubarb of the finest kind.
'Jazztonic' a weekly jazz music and magazine radio programme presented by David Craigie and found only via www.radionenevalley.co.uk and clicking on 'listen'. Every Wednesday at 7pm. Wednesdays 27th December 'A Christmas Jazz Extravaganza'
27 Dec & 3 Jan - CLOSED for Holiday
10 Jan: Bill Yeomans (saxes) + Colin Peters (piano)
17 Jan: Geoff Mason (trombone) + Jenny Carr (piano)
with John Withers (drums) & John Pamenter (double bass)
THEYDON JAZZ CLUB @ THORNWOOD VILLAGE HALL, Weald Hall Lane, CM16 6NB. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 8 pm to 10.30. Traditional/Dixieland/New
Orleans Jazz featuring excellent live bands for listening and dancing.
Drinks & snacks / tea & coffee / dance floor / plentiful seating
/ free car park. All are welcome. Admission - Guests
£12, Members £10. Children admitted under supervision, free for 12 and
unders. Disabled facillities are available. Visit www.theydonjazzclub.org.uk or contact Dave & Sheila Dyer – tel: 01945 588325; email: daved...@gmail.com
The Theydon Jazz Club will be moving venues on Wed 10th January 2018 to ''The Abridge Village Hall'' at 39 Ongar Road, Abridge, Essex RM4 1UD. The Club will also be renamed ''The Theydon & Abridge Jazz Club".
JAZZ at O Bs’ Welcomes all Jazz Fans to Old Brentwoods’ Club, Ashwells Road, Brentwood, Essex. CM15 9SE Dave Grant continues to support Live Music on the last Tuesday each month bringing a kaleidoscope of jazz styles by talented professional guest musicians plus the resident trio of Hilary Cameron - keys, Ted Simkins - bass and Dave Grant
- drums, in pleasant surroundings, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and
a licensed bar with snacks on request. Doors 7pm, music from 8 till
10.45pm Entrance on door £10.00. For info. contact Dave Grant 01708
or Richard 07935 441616 or gr...@aol.com. Website: www.jazzatobs.co.uk
Tuesday, 30th January, 2018 STORIES & LIES featuring CATHERINE LIMA, vocals, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Catherine Lima
returns to the Club bringing her charismatic presence, crystal clear
and incredible sexy voice along with impeccable timing and perfect pitch
the resident trio will enjoy to follow. Catherine’s performance will
have a little of her latest album ‘Stories & Lies’ including some
written herself that was released last September, 2017, and she always
guarantees an entertaining evening with her versatile talent and also
now as a songwriter.
Tuesday, 27th February, 2018 DUELLING GUITAR DUO featuring ANDY WATSON & SIMON HURLEY, guitars, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Andy Watson and Simon Hurley are
welcomed back, by popular demand, to this tutor and student guitar duo
forming the combination of the world wide experience of Andy Watson and
the ingenuity of the rapidly rising star Simon Hurley. Whatever their
programme comprises this evening, it will certainly be varied and
entertaining that is sure to include all genres encompassing the world
of guitar music.
Tuesday, 27th March, 2018 TRIUMPHANT TROMBONES featuring DEREK CLENSHAW & CLIFF MASON, trombones, with resident trio of Hilary Cameron, keys, Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, kit.
Derek Clenshaw
is no stranger to the Club having guested on several occasions and has a
wealth of experience from playing alongside noted legends on the jazz
scene. His music career started in the world of brass bands that
progressed through to playing with bands both mainstream and traditional
with such jazz legends as Humphrey Littleton, Freddie Randall, Bruce
Adams and Mike Cotton.
Cliff Mason also began his
musical career in the world of brass bands before being introduced to
the Ken Turner Band in 1987 immediately taking to jazz like a duck to
water. He still continues to lead the trombone section of the Ken Turner
Band and is also a member of the Shades of Swing Big Band.
With
these two trombone exponents we look forward to an evening of favourite
trombone tunes and I would not be surprised if such tunes as Caravan,
Mood Indigo, Harlem Nocturne, Moonglow, Moonlight Serenade, and In a
Mellow Tone were not subjected to some special trombone treatment
ANNIE'S JAZZ @ THORPE BAY GOLF CLUB. Annie's Jazz is at Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Thorpe Hall Avenue. Thorpe Bay. Southend-on-Sea. SS1-3AT on Tuesdays. Food served from 7pm until 8pm and the music will start at 8.00pm. Please phone Annie for reservations 07504-232783 or e-mail boneswi...@gmail.com.
XMAS BREAK RETURNING ON THE 9TH OF JANUARY.
Saturday 23rd December 2017 @ 3pm & 8pm
MUSIC AT MARIGOLDS, Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DJ. Doors and Licensed Bar 7.30pm, Fridays. 01279 414174 / 421763 musicatm...@ntlworld.com www.myspace.com/musicatmarigolds. Car Parking On Site and there are two Public Car Parks. We are now in the new Clubhouse which has been built between the Cricket Club’s two grounds. Carry on a bit further round Chippingfield and its on your left still. £8 Door
29th December - The Alan Barnes Quartet
Alan Barnes sax, Robin Aspland keyboards, Simon Thorpe bass and Clark Tracey drums.
Alan
is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader
and touring soloist, best known for his work on clarinet, alto and
baritone sax that has few peers. His range and brilliance have made him a
“first call” for studio and live work and his recorded catalogue is
immense whether as leader/co-leader, alone or supporting others. The
recipient of numerous British Jazz Awards, Alan has played residencies
and toured tirelessly and building a warm rapport with audiences making
him uniquely popular in British jazz.
Hailing from Leeds, Robin
Aspland studied music at Colchester Institute before joining various
bands in the Leeds area when after moving to London played with the
Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Through the 90s, Robin became very well known
in UK jazz circles, playing with resident and visiting artists too many
to mention here including touring with Van Morrison for 6 years.
Bass player Simon Thorpe plays in many bands across the jazz spectrum as
well as leading several of his own bands with a double bass style that
is strong and melodic making him one of the UK's most popular bass
players.
Son of Stan Tracey CBE, Clark needs no introduction having
forged his own bright and varied jazz career. After playing with his
father's various ensembles Clark has gone on to tour worldwide and
record extensively. He has formed numerous bands with many famous
well-respected musicians as well as playing freelance alongside some of
the most important artists in jazz at home and abroad. An accomplished
composer and teacher of jazz Clark formed his own record companies,
Tentoten Records and Resteamed Records, dedicated to his father’s works.
He is one of the sharpest jazz drummers in the country, playing with a
keen-eared awareness that can be rare among today's drummers.
HORNCHURCH JAZZ CLUB, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1RS. The Hornchurch Conservative Club is a comfortable air-conditioned venue with a dance floor, drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and car parking, Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details. Sundays 8:30 – 11pm
Sunday, 24th December from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. The Jack Clifford Swingtette. Another wonderful end to another year of wonderful jazz with an evening of traditional and jazz standards from the Swingtette. Jack’s clarinet and alto sax leads his ensemble with guests including, as usual, Tim Huskisson playing the piano. Admission £10.
Sunday 31st December. No Jazz
GC's JAZZ CLUB at The Woolpack, 23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DN 01245 – 259295. First Sunday in Every Month 8:00pm - 10:30pm. Free Admission. Food Available. Est 2012 Celebrating Five years! www.graemeculham.com
Sunday 7th January 2018 TRACEY MENDHAM Saxophone
Featured for the first time at the club, Tracey is a busy musician on
the London jazz scene performing with various lineups. She is a swinging
player with a lively personality.
Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 4th February 2018 PAUL HIGGS Trumpet
Paul needs no introduction being a popular guest. Tonight features a
mix of the of his popular themed shows such as 'Cult TV Themes' 'Shades
of Miles', 'A Brief History of Jazz'. Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen
String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 4th March 2018 ADAM GLASSER Harmonica
Looking forward to this one. Adam played with my quintet during the
1990's on many occasions on piano and doubling on chromatic Harmonica.
Tonight will feature a mixture of Standards and more.
Sam Edwards Keyboards, Jose Canha String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 1st April 2018 (Woolpack Beer Festival) ANDI HOPGOOD Vocals
Andi returns singing the 'American Song Book'. A popular vocalist on
the east anglia jazz scene and has also been known to play saxophone.
Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 6th May 2018 NEALE RIDDING Flute/Saxophone
Neale is no stranger to the club, often guesting on keyboards. He is
possibly the finest jazz flautist in the UK. He was also a regular
member of Graeme's quintet on Saxophone & Flute for many years.
Gabriel Keen Keyboards, Alex Keen String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums.
Sunday 3rd June 2018 MICK FOSTER Baritone Saxophone
I am pleased to have him return to the club playing compositions by
Gerry Mulligan, Art Pepper to name a couple. It will be a great evening
if his last one was to go by.
Tim Huskisson Keyboards, Roger Curphey String Bass, Graeme Culham Drums. www.graemeculham.com
THE JAZZ MIX @ THE MARITIME ROOM Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea Facebook – The Jazz Mix @ The Maritime Room and check out our page on the Cliffs Pavilion website: www.southendtheatres.org.uk … go to Special Events tab to find The Jazz Mix page. On Wednesday nights.
Wednesday 10th January 2018 - Reach For It - The Genius of George Duke featuring keyboard wizard Carl Hudson and Gina Foster on vocals.
Wednesday 31st January 2018 - Some Kinda Wonderful - The Music of Steve Wonder featuring Noel McCalla on vocals and Derek Nash on saxes.
JAZZ AT THE IVY ROOM - Farnham Conservative Club, Ivy House, Ivy Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PQ. Last Wednesday of the month.
The Farnham Conservative Club is a hidden gem of a venue in the centre
of town with drinks at club prices, wheel-chair access and free
parking. Curry available from 7 pm. Show 7.45pm - 10.15 pm. All welcome.
Admission £12 (+ £0.50 booking fee online) Tickets: https://ivyroomjazz.yapsody.com Info: www.ivyroomjazz.co.uk in...@ivyroomjazz.co.uk
Wed 31st January 2018 - BEN HOLDER - VIOLIN & VOCALS
Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums) + special guest
Sizzling Hot Club music from the hottest Gypsy Jazz specialist on the scene. Featuring the swing sounds of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli
Wed 28th February 2018 - JACQUI HICKS - Sings & Swings The American Songbook
Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums) + special guest
Expect a night of hard swinging standards, raunchy blues and romantic ballads from one of the UK’s top jazz vocalists.
Wed 28th March 2018 - PETE NEIGHBOUR - CLARINET
Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums) + special guest
Now residing in the USA and a favourite player of Sir Michael Caine and Mick Jagger, Pete will deliver swing-era jazz programme with superb musicianship and lively anecdotes.
Wed 25th April 2018 - ALAN BARNES & BRUCE ADAMS
Sandra Lambert (Piano), Mick Hutton (Double Bass), Jeff Lardner (Drums)
Certain to be an exciting, fiery and humorous session with dazzling technique, creative excellence and accessible and enjoyable music form these two British jazz legends.
NEW JAZZ CLUB - GC's FENLAND JAZZ CLUB - Further to the success of GC's Jazz Club in Chelmsford, Graeme started a second club 'GC's Fenland Jazz Club' The new jazz club will feature a regular house trio: Simon Brown keyboards, Jose Canha string bass, Graeme Culham on drums with monthly front line guests. The Woodmans Cottage, 90 High Road, Gorefield, PE13 4NB Tel 01945 871094. Also on Facebook. 7.30pm -10pm. Admission Free. Light food will be available.
JAZZ AT THE EMPIRE BAR - Empire Bar, 291 Mare Street, Hackney E81EJ A new Jazz night in Hackney on the second Wednesday of the month.
JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB – The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, Visitors welcome . www.kingslangleyjazz.co.uk Keep an eye on the website for any late amendments.
December 26th Boxing Day No Band.
January 2nd Desinfinado. Led by Phill Burrell on guitar. Small group jazz and latin classics in a relaxed style.
January 9th Lou's Sextet. We welcome again Louise and her sextet for an evening of Jazz, blues and Latin.
January 16th Kingsclub 7. Our regular house band led by John Davis, featuring the usual front line of leader on alto/soprano sax with John Mole on tenor sax John Bridge on trombone and Mike Sherwood on vocals.
January 23rd Tiger Swing Recreating Django and hot club of Paris style with Felicity's accomplished violin. A very refreshing evening.
January 30th Hertswing with their usual classic big band sound aided by Vicky their star vocalist. An evening not to be missed!
LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL – Usually the 3rd Saturday afternoon in the month. £8 on the door, start time of 12:30pm. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vet's surgery CM16 6DB. Licensed bar at village hall prices. Tea, coffee and snacks at reasonable prices, with parking - but get there early. Please phone Margaret or George on 01992 523535 to book northwealdvillagehall.org
The Jack Free Allstars. The legendary trombonist appears with regulars Pete Rudeforth, John Crocker, Tim Huskisson, Murray Salmon, Martin Guy, Colin Bray, Carol Braithwaite. Paul Higgs, Colin Good, Gary Wood, Julian Stringle, Trevor Whiting, JJ Vinten among recent guests.
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE JAZZ CLUB. Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF. Concerts usually every 1st SUNDAY
of the month, plus the odd extra event. Tickets £12 to £18. JAZZ
EXPRESS: Book for any three concerts and get tickets for just £10 each.
Students 2-for-1 admission!! Doors: 7pm. 1st Set: 7.30pm.
Arts Centre
box office: 01206 500900. Online: www.colchesterartscentre.com www.colchesterartscentrejazzclub.com
“SPIKE’S PLACE” AT BECKENHAM – 8:30pm. Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SR (Off South Eden Park Road). Admission £14.00 members £11.00 unless otherwise stated. 020 8650 2406 / 01245 420475 E mail: susa...@btinternet.com www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub Advance bookings: Susan 01245 420475 join the Facebook groups
Thursday 4th January – 8.30pm
Dave O’Higgins Quartet
Thursday 11th January – 8.30pm
‘TENOR MADNESS’ In memory of the late great saxophonist Spike Robinson
Featuring Alan Barnes – Vasilis Xenopolous – Robert Fowler - John Pearce
Paul Morgan & Bobby Worth
Admission £16.00 members £13.00
Thursday 25th January – 8.30pm
Jim Mullen - guitar Zoe Francis – vocals Kate Williams – piano & Simon Woolf – bass
JAZZNIGHTS @ THE BELL, CLARE The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NN. from 7.30 – 10.00pm £10 Admission. www.jazz-nights.com. Reserve seating on 01787 237653 or email reply – pay on the door. With Simon Brown (keys), Bernie Hodgkins (bs) & Roger Odell (drs) + LARRAINE ODELL (voc). Downstairs in the Tudor Room.
Sunday 7th Jan – LIANE CARROLL
3 Jan, 8PM. FG with Rico Tomasso, Richard Bushiakevitz, Arnie Somogi and Les Cirkel. Ruislip Golf Club, Ickenham Road,HA4 7DQ.01895 32394. £8.
17 Jan, 8PM. Guest conductor/soloist with The Rebel Yell Orchestra. The Spice of Life. 6 Moor Street, London W1D 5DA. www.spicejazz.co.uk. £10.
21 Jan, 1PM. w/Tad Newton Band. Solihull Jazz Club, Union Road, B91 3DH.
25 Jan, 8PM. w/Bob Haddrel. Here Cafe, 28-30 Lower Kings Road, Berkhamstead, Herts, HP4 2AB. 01442 300870. Free.
1 Feb, 8PM. W/Tad Newton Band. Pumphouse Jazz Club. Local Board Road, Watford, WD17 2JP.
6 Feb, 8PM. The Great British Songbook. w/Pete Churchill, piano/vocals and Laurence Evans, bass. The Pavilion Cafe, Bedford Park, MK40. 01234 351104. www.pavilioninthepark.co.uk. £25 for meal and music. Booking in advance required.
14 Feb,
8.30PM. w/Lauren Bush, vocals, Dorian Ford, piano and Laurence Evans,
bass. Mill Hill Jazz Club, 100 Barnet Way, NW7 3AL. 0208 207 0451.
www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk.£8.
18 Feb, 12PM. w/Tad Newton Band. The Walnut Tree Inn. Station Road, Blisworth, NN7 3DS. 01604 485 549.£10.
4 April, 12.30PM. The Polo Sticks w/Alan Barnes, Marting Nickless, Martin Litton, Sandy Sucholdski and Richard Pite. The Spice of Life,6 Moor Street, London, W1D 5DA. www.spicejazz.co.uk. £10.
17 May, 8PM. W/Tad Newton Band. Verwood Jazz Club, St Leanards Hotel, Ringwood.
21 June, 7.30PM. w/Tad Newton Band.Upton on Severn Jazz Festival.
24 June, 12PM.Club Hotfoot w/FG, Charles Alexander/Andy Robinson, guitar and Tom Hill, bass. Westwood Social Club, Westward Heath, Coventry, CV4 8GP. 0247 646 6619. www.jazzmatazz.org.uk. £10.
Heads South Gig Listing Info www.headssouth.com. Listen https://play.spotify.com/artist/5q7ONQYJYdcGTsrb2p9ctM View https://youtu.be/omhD3zFtEp8
CAXTON SWING Gigs. For more detailed info www.caxton-swing.co.uk
CAROL BRAITHWAITES’ JAZZ NIGHTS: (further information : carolbraithwaite.com ).
Weds 10th January - Theydon Bois Jazz club held in Abridge Village Hall RM4 1UD .
Saffron Walden: The Foyer Jazz Club at Saffron Hall present REBECCA NASH & SARA COLMAN on Friday 12th January. 8pm. £13.50.
Bury St Edmunds: Headhunters Jazz at the Hunter Club, 6, St Andrews Street features REBOP on Friday 22nd December. Reserve tickets by email to: headhunter...@gmail.com or see http://www.headhunterslive.org.
Chelmsford: On New Years Eve SHAKATAK are at ACanteen! Book now on 01245 205889.
Cambridge: The jazz club at Hidden Rooms have got the MARK CROOKS QUARTET on Thursday 11th January. Doors & Bar Open 7:00pm, Jazz from 8:00pm. Booking: Online at www.cambridgejazz.org. Phone: 07827 012875. Email: in...@cambridgejazz.org.
Cambridge: Every Sunday night the ANDY BOWIE QUARTET are at the Tram Depot, Dover Street. See http://www.tramdepotcambridge.co.uk and https://soundcloud.com/andy-bowie.
Cambridge: Hot Numbers Coffee Bar at Units 5-6, Dales Brewery, Gwydir St, CB1 2LJ features jazz from time to time. See www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk for details.
Rawreth: The Belvedere Jazz & Music Club at The Chichester Hotel, Old Wickford Road, Nr Wickford, SS11 8UE presents T J JOHNSON on Wednesday 3rd January then the DEREK NASH PICANTE LATIN SEXTET on Wednesday 10th January. 8pm to 10.30pm. Meals from 6.30pm. Tel: 07850 607075.
Hadleigh: The jazz club at Town Hall presents JAZZ AT THE MOVIES on Saturday 23rd December. Contact george...@hotmail.co.uk. Check www.jazzatthemovies.com for other gigs.
Lowestoft: Milestones Jazz Club at the Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, NR33 0QG presents the SIMON YOUNGMAN QUINTET on Sunday 7th January. See http://www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk.