Back in February, 2014, I launched my Jazz&Jazz YouTubes. I began with one of the most challenging of stage performances:
The Big Chris Barber Band at Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar.
Reminiscing with Chris Barber and East St Louis Toodle-Oo
June 24, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Flashback to Fest Jazz, 2014: Tuba Skinny “Blood Thirsty Blues”
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Tuba Skinny at Fest Jazz, July, 2014
Multicoloured Shades of Jazz at Olney Jazz Club
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Featuring a selection of Jazz&Jazz YouTubes of Graham Smith’s
phenomenal “7-piece outfit”
filmed on the night.
But first let’s introduce the band:
Meet The Charlie Pyne Quartet
April 20, 2019 By Leave a Comment
I was privileged to meet and film Charlie Pyne back in March, 2015, accompanying herself on bass along with Dave Keech’s “Close To The Bone Quintet” at The Walnut Tree, Blisworth.
Jazz&Jazz Celebrates Savannah Jazz Band’s 40 Years in Jazz
April 4, 2019 By 5 Comments
… with Film & Photos
Brian ‘Sam’ Ellis (Trombone), John Meehan (Drums & Leader), Bill Smith (Cornet), Tony Pollitt (Bass), Roger Myerscough (Clarinet).
Introduction by Band Leader John Meehan
The Savannah Jazz Band was launched in Huddersfield in the Spring of 1979 and I joined in October, 1979, when the band played at a pub in Slaithwaite. Modest beginnings but early in 1980 we moved to the Station Tavern in Huddersfield, our successful residency for the
next 25 years.
Reminiscing On Days Gone By …
April 2, 2019 By Leave a Comment
I’m delighted to re-feature my YouTube featuring Ken Sims filmed at
Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle Jazz Club.
An Appeal To Jazzers: Ease Up On Brexit
March 27, 2019 By 11 Comments
I have to admit to becoming increasingly concerned about the reaction of so many of my Jazz Friends to Brexit. I would say the majority are totally anti Brexit for very sincere reasons which I fully understand and empathise with. Yet we have to consider the future and the overriding geopolitical picture.
Olney Jazz Club Presents Kim Cypher – Saxophonist, Vocalist and Composer!
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Woburn Sands Big Swing Band Appreciation Society
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The New Orleans Ragtime Festival 2019
March 18, 2019 By 2 Comments
NEW ORLEANS, LA – April. 4-7, 2019 –The New Orleans Ragtime Festival is returning to America’s jazz city for the fourth year running. The four-day festival will span across multiple venues as it promotes the musical legacy of the Ragtime movement through performance and education.
