Celebrating the Joy of Jazz
Friday, 17th April, 2015, a highly auspicious day in the Jazz Calendar, marked by this supreme portrait in Alkyd Oils of Master Musician Chris Barber, completed especially to celebrate the occasion by Jazz Artist, Alan Bateman.
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Popular belief is that Jazz has had its day. Not so! There are plenty of great bands on the jazz circuits - playing at Concerts, Clubs, Festivals. People say the musicians and fans are past their sell by dates and don’t attract younger audiences. Again, not so! There is a Jazz Revival! Numerous younger bands with growing numbers of enthusiastic young fans are making their mark.
“Jazz & Jazz” is an invaluable platform for news about young bands and musicians. It’s a great way for organisers like me to know what is going on! The enthusiasm of Peter Butler is inspirational and infectious and has certainly done much to boost the reputation of Fest Jazz beyond the boundaries of Brittany. Long may the site continue and flourish!”
Trevor Stent, Good Time Jazz
“Dear Peter, You have embarked on a lonely road. There have been few people painting New Orleans musicians over the years. There was one guy named Frank Caunce … in the 1965 - 72 period who was very good but not as organised as you. So keep doing what you are doing.”
Barry Martyn, New Orleans
“Very pleased to be associated with Jazz & Jazz. It promises to be be an influential contribution not just to the UK but to any one anywhere capable of accessing it. My Old Green River Band is delighted to have the opportunity to register its gigs and geographical whereabouts and to see the results this must have for all those associated.”
Martin Bennett, The Old Green River Band
“Fantastic Peter, you've got a talent for capturing people! Perhaps I need to have a shave!!!
Emile Martyn, The Fallen Heroes.
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Great Day , and Great portrait from the master of European Jazz !
I first found Chris in a pub in 1955, the complete original band with Monty Sunshine, Pat Halcox, Lonnie Donegan, Ron Bowden, Jim Bray and Dickie Bishop. From that day to this, I have followed Chris through the many personnel changes and variations to style that has always and continues to present the very finest music and talent. A trip to the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, on the BA inaugural flight on that route, produced an upgrade to business class and the band playing as we flew across the Atlantic. Dr John joined the band for a wonderful session at Tipitinas on the East Side … Amazing memories to carry into my twilight years … 60 years of fantastic music.
Well said, Marion – I’ve sent your a FB Friend Request as I’d like to invite you to join my Jazzers Group.
Dear Chris. First of all: have a jolly good celebration on your 85th birthday. Then I have to tell you that you have been very important to me, in developing a real interest for and understanding of jazz, I have met you once, when you visited my home town Trondheim.