Joan Chamorro with his protege Andrea Motis, stars at the Jazz Fest

Updating Jazz&Jazz’s earlier post, don’t miss this inspiring new video featuring Jazz Fest, Chateauneuf du Faou, in Brittany, France.

Empathise with the atmosphere, enjoy the jazz, but above all take note of the youthful fans and then ask yourselves “Why not in the UK?”.

View the video NOW! 

Courtesy of Trevor Stent, leader of Brittany’s “Good Time Jazz Band”. Trevor is not only involved in the Jazz Fest but has also been massively influential in introducing “Jazz in School” in Brittany.

Review the earlier post at: https://www.jazzandjazz.com/?p=5949

Eyes on Rich!

I recently featured on my Facebook Jazzers Group this stunning photo of Dorine de Wit, eyes wide open and fully focused on Richard Bennett after Tony Leppard announced their engagement. They’ll be wed next year. Huge congratulations, Dorine and Rich.

The occasion was a phenomenal Rich Bennett Band gig at The 100 Club on Thursday, 17th October, and it’s high time to feature photos of the event on Jazz&Jazz.

Rich, his merry jazz men and the beautiful Dorine travelled up from the West County that morning and despite irritating traffic delays, arrived in Oxford Street full of the beans for which they have become renowned. Hardy fans didn’t know what had hit them but revelled in three hours of solid New Orleans Jazz performed with the zip and gusto of bygone eras at The 100 Club.

This was the irrepressible Bennett Brothers first venture to London’s historic seat of jazz but sadly it seems it will be their last, because as of this December these Thursday lunchtime jazz sessions will come to an untimely end.

But we are thrilled, Rich, Russ and gang, that, representing the current flush of a new generation of revivalist jazz bands, you came, you saw and you conquered in the nick of time.

Let the photos tell the story.

The Rich Bennett Band – honouring the past and heralding the future of jazz.

Rich Bennett – true to his dreams! (Photo courtesy Laurence Cumming)

Russ, representing the roots of jazz talent.

Sheer exuberance!

The past gives way to the future

Eyes on the leader

Karl Hurd with “local lad” Adrian Cox (Photo courtesy Laurence Cumming)

Jim Swinnerton, last of his kind at the Club?

Julyan Aldridge aka Baby Jools … …

And some say jazz is dead!

… … A prodigy in the making!

Bubbling with fun!

The ever more popular Karl Hird

Jazz Rapport! (Photo courtesy Laurence Cumming)

Russ cracks great jokes too! (Photo courtesy Laurence Cumming)

Feeling the vibes! (Photo courtesy Laurence Cumming)

Capture that smile! (Courtesy of Laurence Cumming)

Photos © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz, and courtesy of Laurence Cumming

FOOTNOTE:

Of all musicians I find the drummer the most difficult to photograph. Especially jazz drummers. And more especially phenomenal jazz drummers like the great Colin Bowden with their full frontal style! The Bennett Band’s drummer, Julyan Adridge – fondly known as Baby Jools and in his early 20s –  is of the same ilk as Colin and, in time, threatens to reach his stature with those wild, flaying, but oh so accurate sticks. I have featured two of my photos of Jools above but here are two more capturing his blurred sticks at warp speed.

Peter M Butler
Owner and Editor of Jazz&Jazz 

Yes, jazz has a future!

The Golden Eagle Jazz Band at the Hemsby Autumn Jazz Parade, 2013

Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle are proud to present

The Golden Eagle Jazz Band

8.00pm Saturday, 30th November, 2013

Ramsgate Small Boat Owners Club
Guildford Lawn, Ramsgare CT11 9AY

Tickets £8 • Tel: 01227 361238 or on the door

“Inspired by the music of the revival, the “Golden Eagle” plays New Orleans jazz the way it was meant to be played, that is, with a powerful and melodic front line and a hard driving rhythm section. We have been described as “The band that has the New Orleans bounce”.

 Visit The Golden Eagle Jazz Band Website

In 2014 The New Orleans Z’hulus will have been “on the warpath” for 30 years
and Jazz&Jazz is pleased to announce their UK Anniversary Tour well in advance.
Dates, venues and full details of their tour programme and itinerary
will be published in good time for advanced bookings.

LtoR: Emile Martyn, Emile Van Pelt, Dan Vercruysse, Philippe de Smet, Brian Turnock and John Defferary

The band was the brainchild of the legendary Belgian drummer Maurice Van Eyck because he wanted a group of musicians with similar views to his to continue to play in the “old” New Orleans tradition. Sadly the years of “hard living” have taken their toll on Maurice and he has retired to the south of France. However, three decades on the band is still fulfilling his wishes and we are continuing to “look after it” for him. The New Orleans Z’hulus play festivals and clubs throughout Europe. All of the members have either lived or spent considerable time in New Orleans recording or playing with the greats of this music.

DAN VERCRUYSSE (Belgium) Trumpet: Dan has been with the band since 2006. He brings a calm and authoritative lead to the band and a rich variety of new numbers into the band’s book. A resident of Kortrijk, he also leads his own group “The Superior Dance Band”. As the title suggests he is a great admirer of Bunk Johnson.

PHILIPPE DE SMET (Belgium) Trombone: One of the founder members of the Z’hulus, in his early days Philippe was heavily influenced by Louis Nelson, so much so that he was invited to dep when the great man took sick during a Swiss tour with Danny Barker’s Band. He is in great demand both on trombone and his second instrument, the tenor sax.

JOHN DEFFERARY (UK/Germany) Clarinet: An outstanding reedman, John has graced many of the top bands for half a century. His CV includes long stints with Papa Bue, Chris Barber and Trevor Richards. He first came to prominence with Keith Smith’s Climax Band in the early sixties which also included Brian Turnock. His association with the Z’hulus goes way back and he was on the first ever recording of the band.

EMILE VAN PELT (Holland) Piano: An extremely talented pianist and vocalist, Emile has worked with several bands in Europe over the years. He has become more familiar with British audiences recently as a member of Sammy Rimington’s Band. A solid hard driving pianist in the true New Orleans tradition he is both an accomplished rhythm man and a soloist

BRIAN TURNOCK (UK/Belgium) String Bass. A member of the Z’hulus for over a quarter of a century, Brian has also starred with many of the top bands on the New Orleans circuit. Beginning in the 60’s with Keith Smith and for many years with Barry Martyn, Brian then settled on mainland Europe and worked with Sammy Rimington and Lillian Boutte. He has recorded with all of the top New Orleans artists ranging from George Lewis and John Handy to Don Ewell and Lil Armstrong.

EMILE MARTYN (UK/ USA) Drums: Having played with the Z’hulus on their Swiss tours Emile is a welcome addition to the drum chair. Following in his father Barry’s footsteps he studied drums with the old masters whilst living in New Orleans and is one of the few exponents of the old style New Orleans beat. Now based in London, Emile is now the leader of The Fallen Heroes.

Z’Hulus fans, note the entrance fee. Just Sixpence Old Money!!!

Photos Courtesy of Brian Turnock, New Orleans Z’Hulus

New Orleans Heat “Play the old style New Orleans jazz, recreating the music of the crescent city, be it a stomp, blues, hymn, spiritual or pop song of the day. In the style of the late great, Bunk Johnson, George Lewis and Kid Thomas bands.”

Their motto hits the spot for Peartree Fans: ‘Helping to keep real jazz alive’.

L to R: Mike Taylor (tmb), Harry Slater (bass), Gwyn Lewis (cornet, voc), Colin Bushell (drums), John Scantelbury (sax, clt), Tony Peatman (bjo), Barry Grummett (ldr, piano)

Be there! At The Peartree, Welwyn Garden City, on Monday, 21st October!
Gig starts sharp on 8.30pm.

 Beware “The Welsh Viking!”

 New Orleans Heat Website

Photos © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz

Andrea Motis with her mentor Joan Chamorro

Early this year Jazz&Jazz featured, courtesy of Trevor Stent (Leader of Brittany’s Good Time Jazz Band) “Jazz at School… A Homage to Catalonia” and “Fest Jazz” at Chateauneuf du Faou, Brittany.

Trevor has now updated Jazz&Jazz on the incredible progress being made with Jazz in School in Brittany and yet again we ask the question: “Why Not in the UK?”.

The song I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free is an important feature in the educational project, recounting the history of jazz and the struggle for human rights in the USA. It is also one of the most popular numbers at the school concerts organised by Trevor and Good Time Jazz.

“Fest Jazz” was also a huge success and 18 year old Andrea Motis gave a star performance.

Earlier Posts:

Encouraging signs for  Jazz in Europe, So Why Not in the UK 

Voila! Jazz à l’Ecole! Time to Take up the Cudgel Again in the UK?

Not just any old festival, this is an Inspirational Jazz Fest!

John Shillito’s Select 6

In furthering the cause of keeping jazz LIVE and ALIVE Jazz&Jazz is delighted to highlight
Plymouth Jazz Club’s Programme for November and December.

Alan Bateman

Sunday November 3rd:
7.00pm for 7.30pm
Alan Bateman with The Craig Milverton Trio
The Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5DH
Wonderful Louis Armstrong style jazz trumpeter Alan Bateman with one of the best backing trios in the UK.
Admission £8 (Members £6, Full-Time Students £4). • Tickets on the door.
Tel: 01752 721179 or 01752 774343.

The Rich Bennet Band (Photo © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz)

Sunday November 17th:
7.00pm for 7.30pm
The Rich Bennett Band with
Dorine de Wit.
The Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5DH
Exciting traditional jazz from a band of young enthusiasts.
Admission £8 (Members £6, Full-Time Students £4).
Tickets on the door.
Tel: 01752 721179 or 01752 774343.

Sunday December 1st: 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Charlie Hearnshaw’s Munjenta Café
The Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5DH
A great Latin Jazz quintet led by superb saxophonist Charlie Hearnshaw.
Admission £8 (Members £6, Full-Time Students £4).
Tickets on the door.
Tel: 01752 721179 or 01752 774343.

The Pennyroyal Jazz Band

Sunday December 15th:
7.00pm for 7.30pm
Christmas Party with the
Pennyroyal Jazz Band.
The Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5DH
Entertaining, lively traditional jazz for dancing & listening in party mood.
Admission £8 (Members £6,
Full-Time Students £4).
Tickets on the door.
Tel: 01752 721179 or 01752 774343.

Tuesday December 31st at 8.30pm.

Plymouth Jazz Club’s Annual New Year’s Eve Party with John Shillito’s Select 6.
Derriford United Reform Church Hall, Powisland Drive, Derriford, Plymouth PL6 6AB.

Hot swinging music from 8.30pm until 12.30, doors open 8.00pm.

Admission by ticket only. Visitors £12, Members £10, Full-time Students £5.

Tel: 01752 721179.

For further information please contact John Amos, Publicity Officer, on 01752-774343, or email [email protected] and /or visit our website www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk