I so enjoyed Iris’s CD “S’Wonderful” that I had her sign it for me “Iris Harmony”. Then at Lemsford Jazz Club on Sunday 4th December I was delighted to film “Iris & Her Boys” with their very special presentation “Jazz In Harmony”.

Here are just two of the numbers they performed. To have included more I would have had to include them under my category “Take Two YouTubes” as it wasn’t long before dancers took to the floor and partially obscured the band. It was a lively session!

Keep Jazzin’ Iris!

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

Tad Newton Featured The Jamie Brownfield/Liam Byrne Quintet on
24th November especially for my birthday! Thanks Tad and thanks
for the great music Jamie, Liam & Co! Here are a few keepsakes!

Jamie (trumpet), Jack Cotterill (drums), Ed Harrison (bass), Liam (saxophone), Andy Hulme (guitar).

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

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

A touch of street magic New Orleans style in Brittany, France. No further words needed! Just hit full screen and enjoy!

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

(YouTube © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz)

The Acrylic Portrait:

Each Art&Verse Giclée Print is produced and signed to order:

… Or a Jazz&Jazz Souvenir Poster!

I spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening at Donna’s Bar on Rampart Street during the French Quarter Festival back in 2010 when I first met Leroy. Sadly not long after the venue closed down. But when Leroy and Katya toured the UK I was delighted to catch up with them in The Arena, St Albans (see the link below).

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

Should you be interested in a signed Fine Art Giclée Print of either the portrait or the portrait & poem, or perhaps a print of the Souvenir Poster, please email me at peter@jazzandjazz.com.

The aim of www.jazzandjazz.com is to help raise the profile of jazz worldwide – for musicians, bands, clubs, festivals and fans. But funds are needed to make progress in achieving these goals. There is a Jazz&Jazz Donate Button in the right hand column and contributions will be
gratefully received.

Plus all the revenue raised from the sale of Jazz&Jazz Fine Art Prints also goes towards
the costs of covering and featuring jazz.

(Photos © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz)

Associated Jazz&Jazz / YouTube Links:

Leroy Jones’ UK Tour Brings New Orleans to The Arena, St Albans
(includes Jazz&Jazz YouTubes)

“This music is happy music. It makes you feel good!”: Leroy Jones

Leroy Jones at Donnas Bar 2010

Hot footing it around England on their 2016 UK Tour, with 23 gigs in 23 days,
Doc Houlind’s fourth stop was at Olney Jazz Club on Tuesday, 4th October,
where I was privileged to film the YouTubes below. 

But these are no substitute for seeing the All Stars live so check out the link below for the rest of their tour venues!

Visit “Doc Houlind Revival All Stars 2016 England Tour: 1st to 23rd October”
to catch up with their tour.

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

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

L to R: Roy Stokes (Trombone); Mike Scranton (Trumpet); Liz Bacon (guesting on clarinet); Paul Bacon (guesting on drums); Alan Cresswell (clarinet); Mike Broad (Double Bass); and not forgetting Kevin Scott (Leader, banjo)!

Featuring a series of Jazz&Jazz Golden Eagles’ YouTubes filmed on Thursday, 29th September, at Tad Newton’s Bedford Golf Club Jazz Venue. Magnificent setting – great food, great jazz, comfortable seating!

A couple of the YouTubes fall into my “Take Two Category” – i.e. if only I could have, I would have filmed them again, without the need to reposition the camera from my original vantage point which became obscured by fans. I moved to the bar at the back of the hall to capture the next best possible view of the Golden Eagles over the heads of the fans! It took some manoeuvring for position which shows! But I consider them well worth while including here.

That’s it folks – until I catch up with The Golden Eagles again!.

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

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

First time at Lemsford Jazz Club, the fans are all set to welcome Bob and his Band!

More great photos from Jazz&Jazz Photographer Laurence Cumming. The gig was back in June but Lawrence’s photos are timeless – as are the musicians! Can you name them all? Answers in the “Speak Your Mind” Section below please.

A bonus Jazz&Jazz YouTube:

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

(Photos by Laurence Cumming © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz)
(YouTube © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz)