“The Joint Is Jumpin'”: John Petters Recaptures The Life & Music of Fats Waller

Courtesy of Bedford Golf Club and Tad Newton

John Petters (Leader, Drums);
Richard Exall (Clarinet, Sax);
Pete Rudeforth (Trumpet);
Keith Donald (Bass);
Ace Harlem Stride Pianist, Dave Browning.
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Sunday, 11th August: Henri Harrison’s Hotshots making a welcome return to Lemsford Jazz Club

Lemsford Village Hall

Brocket Road, Lemsford, Herts AL8 7TT

Sunday, 11th August: 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Henri Harrison at Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle

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Just Jazz Reports The Passing of Dave Bartholomew

I was sad to read in the August Edition of Just Jazz Magazine that Dave Bartholomew passed away on June 23rd aged 100.

I was so fortunate to meet Dave back in April, 2010, and then to paint his portrait.

Peter M Butler
Editor Jazz&Jazz

Tin Roof Blues

An early Jazz&Jazz YouTube featuring fun and “harmony” at
Brian Smith’s erstwhile Peartree Jazz Club, Welwyn Garden City.

“Smiffy” has since moved on to run The Lemsford Jazz Club.

Peter M Butler
Editor Jazz&Jazz
YouTube © Peter M Butler

Doolally Tap Enthral 2019 Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle Festival Fans!

Nick Singer, Doolally’s Elder Statesman!

Doolally Tap always pack in the fans and raise the roof at Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle. Full of fun and mischievous character, they play with infectious energy and brilliant musicianship. Their gigs never fail to pack in the fans and raise the roof at the Small Boat Owners Club.

What better evidence than the following Jazz&Jazz YouTubes filmed at this year’s Festival. Enjoy!

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Captured for Jazz&Jazz YouTubes: Frog Island at Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle 2019 Summer Festival

Frog Island Jazz Band are always hot favourites at Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle whether at their monthly gigs or annual festivals.

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Down in Honky Tonk Town!

The Napier Jazz Band at Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle Festival, July 2019.

Napier had a frantic journey to the festival. Road closures and troublesome detours on route
including motorways.
I know! I made the same journey.
But Jazzers never say die!

Peter M Butler Editor Jazz&Jazz
(YouTube © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz)

On the Eve of Fest Jazz 2019

Final Jazz&Jazz Preview of a Phenomenal Jazz Weekend Châteauneuf-du-Faou Style!
Friday 26th / Sunday 28th July

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Fans Welcome Steamboat to Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle 2019 Summer Festival

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Bunk Johnson’s “Slow Drag’s Boogie Woogie”

An early Jazz&Jazz YouTube filmed back in 2013 at Brian Smith’s Peartree Jazz Club. Featuring Brian Carrick (clt, sax) and his Algiers Stompers,
Peter Wright (tpt), Chas Hudson (tmb),
Bob Rowbotham (bjo), Trefor Williams (guesting on bass),
Andrew Hall (dms), Gabrielle Gad (pno).

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