Sammy Rimington Stars in Canterbury

October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Sammy Rimington International Band at the 2011 Canterbury Festival

Sammy Rimington and his International Jazz Band starred in the magnificent setting of King’s School’s historic Shirley Hall on 17 October during the Canterbury Festival. Joined by Fredrik John (trombone), Emile van Pelt (piano), Norman Emberson (drums), Eric Webster (banjo) and Trefor Williams (string bass), the band’s legendary repertoire of New Orleans jazz classics reverberated around the brilliantly acoustical setting from front of stage right up into the gallery. Jazz fans were enthralled and concert goers captivated by the band’s matchless range.

The Canterbury Festival billing was just one of eight shows during Sammy’s 2011 Annual UK tour.

For more about Sammy’s band see: https://www.jazzandjazz.com/2011/04/sammy-rimington’s-international-jazz-band/

Eric Webster, Trefor Williams and Sammy Rimington

Emile Van Pelt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fredrik John

Fredrik John

Norman Emberson

 

(Photos © Peter M Butler)

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Frenchmen Street Jazz Band

October 14, 2011 By 2 Comments

In the course of booking them for the 2012 Autumn Parade at Hemsby, Norfolk, Pete Lay introduced

Chris Pearce’s

Frenchmen Street Jazz Band

to Jazz&Jazz. So what better than to feature the band here and at the same time give some advanced publicity to The Autumn Parade billed for 28th September to 1st October, 2012.

Chris Pearce’s Frenchmen Street Jazz Band

Left to Right: Tony Davis, Trumpet; Graham Smith, Drums; Roger Davis, Bass; Chris Pearce, Leader, Reeds; Phil Probert, Guitar/Banjo; Richard Leach, Trombone.

Over the years, Chris starred with numerous bands before forming the Frenchmen Street Band in 2002 after a trip to New Orleans when he stayed above the famous “Snug Harbour” Jazz Club on Frenchmen Street. So now you’ve got the connection!

You can discover much more about Chris and his band on their website at: http://www.chrispearcesfsjb.co.uk/index.html

All that remains is for an early opportunity for Jazz&Jazz to capture The Frenchmen Street Band on camera, perchance to be added to the growing list for future portraits.

Full details about the Autumn Jazz Parade can be found under Autumn Jazz Parade 2012.

 

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Live at the Peartree Monday Jazz Club

October 11, 2011 By 2 Comments

Coming to The Peartree Monday Jazz Club, Welwyn Garden City, in November and December.


For more information on the club go to:

https://www.jazzandjazz.com/2011/04/the-peartree-monday-jazz-club-welwyn-garden-city/

 

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Chris Tyle on Cornet at Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle

October 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Head Honcho with Style. Jazz painting of Chris Tyle on cornet.

My jazz photograph capturing Chris Tyle on stage at the 2011 Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle Festival inspired my jazz painting and portrait of his superlative improvisation.

I presented my jazz portrait to Chris at the 2011 Autumn Jazz Parade in Hemsby and was delighted with his response: “Why, you’ve even added some PR for me in the summary!”

Chris Tyle isn’t only a virtuoso on cornet, drums and clarinet, he’s also a noted jazz historian, educator and raconteur supreme. Based in Portland, Oregon, he is a frequent visitor to the UK where he plays with the Gambit Jazzmen so I may yet be privileged to paint his jazz portrait on drums or clarinet. If ever you get to meet Chris, be sure to ask him about the onstage antics of legendary Jack Teagarden’s saxophone “mechanic”.

Head Honcho with Style. The fine art print of Chris Tyle on Cornet

Head Honcho with Style

“Hot cornetist,
“Superb drummer,
“Splendid clarinetist”
Meet Chris Tyle
Head Honcho with style.

Fine Art Giclée Prints of this portrait are available, with or without my descriptive poem. Simply email: [email protected] to place your order and help support jazz.

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Stars Abound at Autumn Jazz Parade

October 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

“Celebrating the Ken Colyer Heritage”, The Autumn Jazz Parade at Seacroft Holiday Village in Hemsby, Norfolk, has always presented a gold mine of stars for Jazz&Jazz Art and this year was no exception. Stars abounded as the bands and musicians thrilled their fans with a wide range of Trad Jazz favourites.

So here are a selection of photos taken by Peter of the musicians and special guests performing at the Festival. You can click on the links below the photos to view Jazz&Jazz portraits already completed. And if you have a favourite you would like to see portrayed in Acrylics, why not email him to let him know: [email protected]

Pete Lay

Annie Hawkins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.jazzandjazz.com/2011/09/pete-lay-on-drums/

https://www.jazzandjazz.com/2011/10/annie-hawkins-on-bass/

 

Chris Tyle and Johnny Rodgers

https://www.jazzandjazz.com/2011/10/chris-tyle-on-cornet/

https://www.jazzandjazz.com/2011/09/johnny-rodgers-on-saxophone/

Barry Weston with the Gambit Jazzmen

Colin Bowden with the New Orleans Po' Boys

 

 

Colin Kingwell

Ian Wynne Rising Star with the Rae Brothers

Ian is featured under Rising Stars: https://www.jazzandjazz.com/2011/08/rising-jazz-stars/

John Crocker with the New Orleans Po' Boys

Ray Smith

Tony Pollett, Savannah Jazz Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trefor Williams

https://www.jazzandjazz.com/2011/08/double-bass-ace/

Kevin Scott, Golden Eagle Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mick Scroxton and Alan Cresswell, Golden Eagle Jazz Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brian Ellis, Savannah Jazz Band

John Hummerstone, New Orleans Wriggle

Dave Aspinall, New Orleans Wriggle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gerry Owen, New Orleans Wriggle

The "Infamous Eleven" Jam Session Band led by Ray Colyer and starring Laurie Fray

(Photos © Peter M Butler)

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Fans Bask in Autumn Jazz Parade

October 7, 2011 By 2 Comments

Penn on E flat clarinet with the Rae Brothers

“Celebrating the Ken Colyer Heritage”, The Autumn Jazz Parade at Seacroft Holiday Village in Hemsby, Norfolk, has always presented a gold mine of stars for Jazz & Jazz Art and this year was no exception.

Fans revelled in the glorious October heat wave and clear blue skies but were not tempted to miss any of the bands which included Colin Kingwell’s Jazz Bandits, Gambit Jazzmen, Golden Eagle Jazz Band, New Orleans Wiggle, New Orleans Po’ Boys, Rae Brothers New Orleans Jazz Band and the Savannah Jazz Band. Guest stars included Annie Hawkins, Ray Smith, Colin Bowden, John Crocker, Eric Webster, Trefor Williams and American jazz superstar, Chris Tyle. Plus this year’s rising star and pianist with the Rae Brothers, 21 year old Ian Wynne,

Special thanks go to Pete and Jill Lay for organising yet another spectacular Autumn Parade, to Mike Pointon both as musician and compere and to Jimbo and Penn for their unstinting support.

So what better way to celebrate the festival than with a selection of Jazz&Jazz photos taken of the bands appearing at the festival. See also Jazz Stars at Autumn Parade under JAZZ BANDS.

Grand Marshal Jimbo and the Sensation Brass Band lead the Autumn Parade

 

Savannah Jazz Band

 

Colin Kingwell's Jazz Bandits

Smith/Tyle Rhythm Aces

Golden Eagle Jazz Band

Gambit Jazzmen

New Orleans Wiggle

Rae Brothers New Orleans Jazz Band

New Orleans Po' Boys

(Photos © Peter M Butler)

 

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Jazz Portrait of Johnny Rodgers on Saxophone

September 19, 2011 By 2 Comments

Jazz portrait of Johnny on Sax with the Gambit Jazzmen

My jazz painting and portrait of Johnny Rodgers captures him playing with the Gambit Jazzmen in St James’ Hall, Ramsgate, during the Seaside Shuffle Trad Jazz Festival in July, 2011. Johnny epitomises saxophony at its very best with his virtuoso performances. A very personable musician, Johnny is a favourite of jazz fans wherever he stars whether playing sax or clarinet and I was delighted when requested to paint his jazz portrait.

Fine art print of the jazz portrait of Johnny

Passion Personified
Sparkling hues
Rhythm and blues
Dazzling jazz
Razzmatazz
Passion personified
By Johnny on sax.

Fine Art Giclée Prints of this portrait are available, with or without my descriptive poem. Simply email: [email protected] to place your order and help support jazz.

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New Orleans Z’hulus in Macclesfield

August 26, 2011 By 2 Comments

Don’t miss The New Orleans Z’hulus in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Immensely popular at European jazz clubs and festivals, the Belgian band will be starring at a Fraser McCombe “Evening of Jazz” on Sunday, 15 April, 2012. An annual event, the five last years have been a great success and a sell out!

For advanced information and bookings email: [email protected] or call 01625 433345

New Orleans Z'Hulus: Lielian Tan, Boss Querod, Emile Van Pelt, Philippe DeSmet, Brian Turnock, Dan Vercruysse (Photo courtesy of Brian Turnock)

THE NEW ORLEANS Z’HULUS

DAN VERCRUYSSE (Belgium) Trumpet. Dan has been with the band for the past four years. He brings a calm and authoritative lead to the band and has introduced several new numbers Into the band’s repertoire. 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.

PHlLIPPE DE SMET (Belgium) Trombone . One 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 look sick during a Swiss tour with Danny Barker’s Band. He is always in great demand both on trombone and his second instrument, the tenor sax.

JOHN DEFFERARY (U.K. Germany) Clarinet. An outstanding reed man, John has graced many of the top bands for almost half a century. His CV includes 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 starred on the band’s very first recording.

EMILE VAN PELT (Holland) Piano. An extremely versatile pianist, 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 International Band. A solid, hard driving pianist in the true New Orleans tradition, he is both an accomplished rhythm man and soloist.

BRIAN TURNOCK (U.K. Belgium) Bass. A member of the Z’hulus for 25 years, Brian has starred with a host of top bands on the New Orleans circuit. Beginning in the Sixties with Keith Smith and after many years with Barry Martyn, Brian 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.

LIELIAN TAN (Holland) Drums. Our drummer for this tour will be the outstanding Dutch girl, Lielian Tan. A product of the Conservatory in the north of Holland, she is so versatile that she can adapt to many forms of music. Her love for New Orleans music has developed over the past five years from listening to the masters of New Orleans drumming. She has made several tours with the Z’hulus and adds a much needed touch of glamour to the band.

The New Orleans Z'Hulus (Photo courtesy of Brian Turnock)

Visit the Z’Hulus at:  www.myspace.com/neworleanszhulus

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Burt Butler’s Jazz Pilgrims

August 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Jazz Pilgrims at 2011 Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle (Photo by P.M.Butler, Art&Verse)

Burt Butler and His Jazz Pilgrims hail from Kent where they play a variety of venues throughout the county. For Burt’s upcoming events take a look at his Gig List.

The Jazz Pilgrims at The Duke of Cumberland (Photo by P.M.Butler, Art&Verse)

During recent trips to New Orleans, Burtie has played with Steamboat Willie and his New Orleans Jazz Band at Cafe Beignet on Bourbon Street.

When I visited New Orleans for The French Quarter Festival in 2010 I was thrilled to get shots of Steamboat in full flow on trumpet with Burtie on banjo, in socked feet as is his want, and Don York on trombone. It was back in the Sixties with the Tuxedo Jazz Band that Burtie took to removing his shoes, as the stomping of his feet proved to be too much for the rest of the band.

You can discover more about Burtie and his band members on his website.

Steamboat’s site is at: www.steamboatwillie.tv/

Burt and Don York jazz it up with Steamboat Willie (Photo by P.M.Butler, Art&Verse)

Burt’s Jazz Pilgrims website contains a wealth of information about jazz bands, musicians and venues, both past and present. A visit is a must for any avid jazz fan.   www.jazzpilgrims.co.uk

Click here to view the Art & Verse portrait of “Burt on Banjo” under Jazz Art.

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Featuring Trefor Williams, Double Bass Ace

August 5, 2011 By 3 Comments

Trefor “Fingers” Williams is as passionate about “Bertha”, his double bass, as he is about trad jazz, and to cap it all, he is brilliantly versatile with the bow, slap-bass playing and great on vocals too. He tours the UK annually with Sammy Rimington’s International Jazz Band (http://www.sammyrimington.com), has set up his own group, Trefor Williams Select Six, guests with with T J Johnson and his Band  (www.tjjohnson.co.uk/) and currently stars with Max Collie Rhythm Aces (www.maxcollie.co.uk).

Trefor is a good friend and as much a supporter of my jazz art as I am of his superlative jazz solo work. He knows all there is to know about the dynamics of jazz and unquestionably would be a powerful force with any band he chose to join. You can view my portrait of Trefor under Jazz Art.

I took the following photographs of Trefor performing with Max Collie Rhythm Aces at the Granville Theatre, Ramsgate, during this year’s newly launched Seaside Shuffle Trad Jazz Festival.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos by P.M.Butler, Art&Verse

 

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