Tad Newton’s Jazz Friends
Jazz & Buffet Night with Tad Newton’s Jazzfriends – Friday 19th September
September 12, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Girl Of My Dreams Aboard The Dixie Queen
September 10, 2014 By 1 Comment
YouTube © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz
Best viewed in HD
Trefor Williams’ Usual Suspects playing on The Thames aboard “The Dixie Queen”. The occasion? John Petters’ “Sensational London River Boat Shuffle” on Saturday, 6th September. Capture the atmosphere, the swell of the river, the enthusiasm of the fans, the dancers, the visits to the bar! – not the easiest of settings for grand performances, but then, for jazz musicians that’s par for the course. On water, they go with the flow!
Dave Hewitt, trombone; Trefor “Fingers” Williams, double bass; Denny Ilett, trumpet; Tim Huskisson, clarinet; Emile Martyn, drums; Dave Morwood, banjo.
During the cruise I met another great jazz photographer who goes under the pseudonym “Mark of Ealing”. He agreed to allow me to display the following selection of his photos of the cruise. I think you will agree they capture the on board atmosphere. Thank you Mark.
Trefor’s Usual Suspects
Trefor “Fingers” Williams
Alan Bateman and Mike Pointon
John and Trefor combine bands
Julian displays intensity under the watchful eye of jazz fan Peter Marr
Dave Moorwood
Photos Courtesy of Mark of Ealing
Plus Mark’s YouTube “Running Wild”
Peter M Butler
Editor and Owner of Jazz&Jazz
The Sensational “London Louis Armstrong River Boat Shuffle”
September 9, 2014 By 1 Comment
True to form, John Petters’ All Stars commandeered “The Dixie Queen” for a glorious afternoon of sunshine and jazz on Saturday, 6th September along with “Trefor Williams Usual Suspects” and a passenger list of jazz fans filling two decks from bow to stern.
Sailing from Butler’s Warf at 2.15pm “The Dixie Queen” cruised along The Thames to the 02 Arena, cruising back to Tower Bridge around 5.30pm. Not that many of the fans would have noticed, so enwrapped were they in the jazz.
Julian Marc Stringle
Featured below in the Jazz&Jazz YouTube, starring with drummer man John Petter’s All Stars are Julian Marc Stringle on clarinet and sax, J.J. Vinton on piano, Alan Bateman on trumpet, Keith Donald on double bass and Mike Pointon on trombone. (Best viewed in HD).
Soon to follow this post, Jazz&Jazz will feature Trefor Williams and his Usual Suspects hemmed in by a throng of fans and dancers.
More Shuffling at: http://goo.gl/PaGjAG
Julian, John and Alan
Couldn’t resist this photo: granddaughter Leigh-Anna and myself in front of, yes, Butler’s Warf
Peter M Butler
Editor and Owner of Jazz&Jazz
(Photos & YouTube © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz)
Introducing Lemsford Village Jazz Club
September 8, 2014 By 1 Comment
Lemsford Village Hall
Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield and Potters Bar, were once tops for sensational jazz in Hertfordshire. Then came the demise and jazz fell out of favour with the onslaught of rock, pop and, dare I say it, rap!
But for a full decade Bob Thomas kept jazz alive in the small retreat of Lemsford Vlllage, no more than a hamlet just west of Welwyn Garden City, with guest bands and his very own Thomcats. Alive that is until Mcmullens switched landlords at “The Long Arm Short Arm” Public House.
Smiffy on washboard with Dave Rance’s Rockin’ Chair Band.
Jazz at The Peartree – The Finale
It was then that Brian Smith, aka “Smiffy” took up the cudgel. At first he got jazz going again in Welwyn Garden City, moving from one pub to another and finishing at The Peartree, with The Peartree Jazz Club. He staged some great bands there and for some three years the club was well supported.
Then circumstances changed. But Smiffy didn’t give up.
The Frog Island Jazz Band at Lemsford Village Hall
New Beginnings – Lemsford Village Jazz Club
To the contrary, he decided to bring jazz back to Lemsford Village. And why not because Brian was born in “The Long Arm and The Short Arm” – it’s former full name. But this time his objective was jazz in Lemsford Village Hall.
The first gig was on Sunday, 24th August, with The Frog Island Jazz Band. It attracted a good turn out of fans and was a hugely promising success.
John “The Professor” Percival and Dave Rance
Next on the bill is Dave Rance’s Rockin’ Chair Band on Sunday, 21st July from 1.00pm till 4.00pm. Starring with him will the remarkable John “The Professor” Percival, famed for his Singing Saw.
Support “Smiffy”, Support Lemsford Village Jazz Club
So a special message to jazz fans, why not get along to The Lemsford Village Jazz Club on Sunday, 21st September and help revive jazz in Hertfordshire by supporting Brian Smith. Because in my book “Smiffy”, is truly a Jazz Hero.
https://www.facebook.com/lemsfordjazz
Scroll down for the YouTube of The Frogs at Lemsford Village Jazz Club.
Swanee River: Best viewed in HD on YouTube:
(Photos & YouTubes © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz, barring Lemsford Village Hall and John Percival)
Tad Newton’s Jazzfriends Bring Basin Street & Basie to Wellingborough
September 5, 2014 By 1 Comment
Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle Presents Harbourside Jazz Saturday 6th September
September 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Meanwhile, on Saturday 30th August, Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces Jazz Band were Seaside Shuffle Stars back at The Ramsgate Small Boat Owners Club
Bob Dwyer, Trombone; Malcolm Walton, Trumpet; Bernie Holden, Clarinet
Nick Singer, Banjo; John Bayne, Bass Saxophone
For your added enjoyment: YouTube (sound only) of the unique, deep tones of the Bass Saxophone played by John Bayne (courtesy of Chris Pout).
Photos Chris Pout © Jazz&Jazz
Tad Newton Announces His JazzFriends’ Autumn Programme
September 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
NEW ORLEANS HEAT – SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
