2016 May

Burt Butler’s Jazz Pilgrims at The Two Brewers, Whitstable, Kent

May 31, 2016 By Peter Butler Leave a Comment

It was great to catch up with Burt Butler and his Jazz Pilgrims on Friday, 28th May, during a weekend visit to my old stomping grounds in East Kent. These two YouTubes feature The Pilgrims at just one of their venues, their regular Whitstable “Two Brewers” Friday haunt.

Quite an atmosphere with crowded fans close up to the band or peering round the huge central chimney breast and the musicians ducking and diving behind timber columns. But Burt and John Finch held firm on centre stage. That’s the magic of jazz!

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

(Photos & YouTubes © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz)

Don’t miss Burt Butler’s Jazz Pilgrims at Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle Festival: 8th, 9th & 10th July!

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Fest Jazz 2016: July 29th/31st – Simply Not To Be Missed! … …

May 26, 2016 By Peter Butler Leave a Comment

…… This Teaser says it all!

Produced by Manon, the inspirational 20 year old “Assistante de Direction” who heads up Trevor Stent’s youthful Fest Jazz Team, it sums up to a tee the appealing thrills and excitement of Fest Jazz for fans of all ages!

Fest Jazz 2016! A wonderfully relaxed, three day (29-31 July) festival on the banks of the River Aulne at Châteauneuf-du-Faou, Finistère, in one of the most beautiful corners of Brittany. Five venues (all covered), 20 groups, over 120 musicians plus 3000 spectators.

More Fest Jazz teasers coming soon!

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BOOKING FOR FEST JAZZ 2016

Booking online for the Festival only

Brittany Ferries have once again teamed up with Fest Jazz Organisers to offer a special weekend ferry crossing plus reduced entry to the festival.

Special weekend ferry crossing plus ticket offer.

Don’t delay, book online NOW!

“Beauty” and Ben Holder Set to Enthral Fans at Fest Jazz 2016

Fest Jazz Preview: Joan Chamorro & The Sant Andreu Jazz Band at Fest Jazz 2014

Newly Released YouTubes of The Sant Andreu Jazz Band Herald Countdown to
Fest Jazz 2016

Prelude to Fest Jazz, 2016: “I Remember Clifford” Eva Fernández, at Fest Jazz 2014

Re-Release! Fest Jazz 2016 to Feature Joan Chamorro’s Incredible
Sant Andreu Youth Band

Countdown to Fest Jazz 2016

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

Filed Under: Jazz Events

Bohém Ragtime Jazz Band Presents “The Jazz Capital Festival”

May 26, 2016 By Peter Butler Leave a Comment

Bohém at The Bay Jazz Club

4 days, 3+2 stages, 130+ musicians from 13 countries – ticket with 4 nights of accommodation with breakfast and ground transportation from as low as 280 EUR!!!

We make our home town Kecskemét, Hungary, the capital of jazz for 4 days as we organize the JAZZ CAPITAL festival August 4-7, 2016. This is an event that you MUST see. We take you to your hotel and to the festival venue right from the airport for an EXTREMELY LOW PRICE!

DOWNLOAD THE FESTIVAL FLYER WITH ALL INFORMATION FROM HERE!

Here is a little taster from the Harlemania big band that plays here on the 6th of August:

Headliners are: Harlemania (Czech Republic), Paolo Alderighi (Italy), Stephanie Trick (USA), Mimi Blais (Canada), Malo Mazurié (France), Evan Arntzen (Canada), David Lukacs (Holland), Felix Hunot (France), Blenkhorn (Australia), Sebastien Girardot (France), Martin Breinschmid (Austria), Frank Muschalle Trio (Germany), Marco Marchi & the Mojo Workers (Switzerland) and MANY of the best Hungarian jazz musicians and jazz bands including the Bohém Ragtime Jazz Band,
the Hot Jazz Band and others.

SEE THE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS: http://www.jazzcapital.hu

With Bohém regards,
Tamás Ittzés

Great Jazz with Bohém at The Bay Jazz Club on Friday, 6th May

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Introducing Holland’s Blue River Jazz Band Plus Sweet Silver

May 25, 2016 By Peter Butler Leave a Comment

I first met Robert Duis at Fest Jazz, Brittany, in 2014, and now I’m delighted to feature him with Holland’s Blue River Jazz Band and Sweet Silver at
The Spice of Life in London earlier this year.

Holland’s Blue River Jazz Band and The Sweet Silver Ladies Trio at The Spice of Life Jazz Club, London, April 2016.

Websites:
www.blueriverjazzband.com
www.sweetsilver.nl

To book Blue River contact: Robert Duis 0031 653 47 11 85

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

Filed Under: Jazz Bands

Thursday 26th May: Jazz at The Bedford Presents Keith Nichols & Friends

May 23, 2016 By Peter Butler Leave a Comment

Raconteur and pianist Keith Nichols promises an evening abounding with humour, ragtime and novelty numbers.

Contact Tad Newton for further details:
email – [email protected]
tel – 01604 858549ay
Web: www.tadnewtonsjazzfriends.com

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High Noon, Saturday, 28th May: The Shuffle Presents Tuxedo

May 22, 2016 By Peter Butler Leave a Comment

Countdown to Tuxedo at Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle!

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Introducing South African Jazz Songstress Amy Walton

May 21, 2016 By Peter Butler 2 Comments

Thank you, Dave Cottle, for introducing South African singer/song writer,
Amy Catherine Walton, to Jazz&Jazz.

“Now relocated to London, Amy delights fans with her stunning interpretations of the Great American Song Book and jazz standards, original compositions, Latin, African and Zulu songs.

“Born into a musical family, Amy studied and graduated from the South African College of Music with a B.Mus. degree in Jazz Performance and Arranging. Having won both academic and performance based awards, she featured regularly with the University of Cape Town’s Big Band as well as the UCT Jazz Voices vocal ensemble that won a national competition in 2015.

“Known her for unique sense of harmony, Amy also plays piano, composes original material of different genres, and gives a new perspective to Jazz standards with her arranging style.”

Since moving to London, Amy has recorded with Laurence Cottle and Ralph Salmins with Richard Cottle producing the music.

Click on the link for a short demo clip: All of Me/I thought about you & Yisi Wabent

Amy will be appearing at Swansea International Jazz Festival in June, 2016 and other events nationwide.

For further information please contact Dave Cottle: 07802 912789
[email protected]

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“Oriental Strut” – Tuba Skinny at Fest Jazz, 2014

May 18, 2016 By Peter Butler Leave a Comment

Tuba Skinny filmed in the Grand Marquee at Fest Jazz, 2014.

Tuba Skinny took Fest Jazz by storm in Châteauneuf-du-Faou, Brittany, in July, 2014. The packed grand marquee audience was spellbound. This was just one of just two numbers I could film in the marquee without fans and dancers blocking the view. Live jazz at its best and not a chance of “Take Twos”. But then that’s what Fest Jazz is about: fun, great jazz and DANCING.

Come back soon Tuba Skinny.

And fans, why not book now for Fest Jazz 2016!

(Photos & YouTubes © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz)

Filed Under: Jazz Art

Jazz&Jazz YouTubes Feature: Bohém Ragtime Jazz Band at The Bay Jazz Club, Hertfordshire

May 11, 2016 By Peter Butler 3 Comments

Having followed Hungary’s Bohém Ragtime Jazz Band for some months and featured them regularly on Jazz&Jazz, when I discovered that Botany Bay Jazz Club had booked them for a Friday Night Special on 6th May, I seized the opportunity to see them live – and, with bandleader Tamás Ittzés’ and the Bay’s permission, to film them.

It was an evening of outstanding jazz. The Club was packed with their own members and guests from The Amersham Jazz Club who had made the journey to share the experience.

So here is my selection of Jazz&Jazz YouTubes which tell their own story. Enjoy!

For news about Bohém Events and Festivals visit:
Bohém Ragtime Jazz Band Website

Tamás Ittzés (piano, violin, Stroh violin, vocal, arranger, band leader); József Lebanov (trumpet); Zoltán Mátrai (clarinet, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, flute); Attila Korb (trombone, cornet, fluegelhorn, soprano trombone, piano, vocal, arranger); Miklós Lázár (violin, vocal); György Mátrai (banjo, guitar); József Török (tuba, string bass); Alfréd Falusi (drums)

Thank you, Tamás and Bohem, for stopping by The Bay Jazz Club during your 2016 UK Tour.

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

Filed Under: Jazz Art

Final Countdown to the 25th Jennings Keswick Jazz Festival

May 5, 2016 By Peter Butler 1 Comment

“Keswick Jazz Festival is the UK’s largest and most popular celebration of traditional, New Orleans, swing and mainstream jazz.

“Fabulous international guests and top UK talent feature in this large and warm-hearted gathering of people who all love to listen and dance to the great music that the Keswick Jazz Festival is renowned for.”