Lemsford Jazz Club fans were swept along on a tide of nostalgia back to the 1920s and 30s by The Frog Island Jazz Band on Sunday, 1st May.

 John Whitehead, Trumpet; John Jeans, Trombone; Jim Hurd, Clarinet; Chris Marchant, Drums; Keith Durston, Piano; Brian Lawrence, Banjo; Rob Fullalove, Tuba.

The band and fans were saddened when Brian Smith (Smiffy) announced the passing of Bob Thomas, who, with his Thomcats, did so much for jazz, especially in Lemsford, over many, many years. His close friend, Clarinetist Jim Hurd was stunned by the news:
“To me Bob always seemed indestructible!”

The Frog Islanders were one of Bob’s favourite bands. Just perhaps he didn’t miss out on the session! After all he was always a free spirit!

Remembering Our Wonderful Friend, Bob Thomas, Jazz Trumpeter, 1930 – 2016

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

(YouTube © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz)

Tuba Skinny’s very own version of “Broken Hearted Blues” written and sung by Erika Lewis and filmed in the Grand Marquee at Fest Jazz, 2014.

I call it one of my “Take Two” YouTubes due to the angles I had to film from to avoid/crop out the melee of dancers (much as they added to the atmosphere) and capture the band at their best. Sadly whilst Erika is centre stage only glimpses are caught of Shaye left of stage. But the sound is OK and the atmosphere captures the magic of live jazz. Who needs recording studios!

Bravo Tuba Skinny! Perhaps we might see you back at Fest Jazz in the not too distant – no, the near future!

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

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

May Newsletter

Featuring Our May, June & July Events

Book tickets on 01234 711348

Hello again all. Welcome to the latest OJC newsletter. We’ve some more great gigs coming up…….

Tuesday May 3rd 8.00pm

Richard Exall

The Krupa Connection – (formerly Three Men on Third)

John Watson

Featuring the music of the Gene Krupa Trio …. Richard Exall (clarinet/sax), Alan Haughton (piano) and John Watson (drums) ……..don’t miss this classic trio. The personnel of the original trios contained such giants as Charlie Ventura, Eddie Shu, Willie Smith, a Napoleon or two and Hank Jones so you have to be good to take this on as a project. As you listen to the Krupa Connection you will marvel at the neat arrangements which maintain such excitement between the soloing. The three instruments are cleverly meshed together to keep the surprises coming and the fireworks fizzing and popping.….£10/£8 in advance
ALMOST SOLD OUT!!!

Tuesday June 7th 8.00pm

Graham Hughes

Graham Hughes’ Sunshine Kings

Top London band the Sunshine Kings swing by OJC. Jazz inspired by the music of New Orleans, the singing and dancing of the 1920’s, the dixieland and trad revivals in America and the UK since then, and by the musicians we work with here and now from all over the world.

The Sunshine Kings brings it all together into a band that makes people of all ages dance, clap, tap toes, and go home with a smile. Great for dancing, great for listening, great for anyone wanting to have a good time. £12/£10 in advance

Tuesday July 5th

Sue Greenway

Alan’s Summer Jazz Bash featuring sax diva Sue Greenway, Tomas Pedersen (bass), Ronnie Fenn (drums) and yours truly (piano) plus a host of specially invited surprise guests joining us and sitting in …..let’s end the fifth season of Olney Jazz Club with the best jazz bash yet! Tickets –  £12/£10 in advance.

Booking
All tickets are great value and you can get them from Phonebox Magazine, Stanley Court, Olney 01234 713298 or the Carlton House Club, High St, Olney, 01234 711348,  (don’t forget to book separately if you would like to eat).

Check it all out at www.olneyjazzclub.com

Coming soon…..

Tuesday August 9th – Charity Gala Night at the Carlton House Club with Richard Exall’s Shooting Stars – more info to follow…..

Tuesday September 6th – The Magnificent Seven Jazz Band

Hoping to see you at the next OJC gig,

Cheers,

Alan

Keeping live music alive…..

Olney Jazz Club

www.olneyjazzclub.com

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The Bateman Brothers Jazz Band is renowned for its faithful renditions of the music of
Louis Armstrong and his All-Stars.

Walnut Tree Jazz Club fans at Blisworth, Northants, were enthralled by an entire Satchmo Session on Sunday, 17th April. Featured here is just one of a number of Jazz&Jazz YouTubes filmed during the afternoon.

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

(YouTube © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz)

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L to R: Jesper Larson (clarinet), Brian Turnock (bass), Dan Vercruysse (trumpet), Emile Martyn (drums), Paul Sealey (banjo), Philippe de Smet (trombone)

Brian Turnock’s New Orleans Z’hulus began their Spring, 2016, UK Tour with a stunning session at a packed Olney Jazz Club on Tuesday, 5th April, with each and every number rapturously applauded. Here Jazz&Jazz YouTubes present just two on their numbers.

Full Tour: 15 Great Venues on The New Orleans Z’hulus’ 2016 UK Spring Tour

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

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

The Old Hat Jazz Band

In my pursuit of the emerging generation of young jazz musicians and bands I seize every opportunity to seek them out and film them for my Jazz&Jazz YouTubes.

I grow weary of fatalistic echoes about the death of jazz. That might have been on the cards a while back but nowadays Jazz is bouncing back with panache. I take every opportunity I can to film and feature young bands, musicians and fans on Jazz&Jazz – whether in clubs or at festivals or in their own venues playing for their own enthusiastic new generation of jazz fans.

I applaud established promoters who welcome these young stars to play on the club and festival circuits. I applaud all the more older fans and musicians who cross the thresholds of vibrant new venues and mingle with our new generation of jazz fans.

Old Hat at The Winning Post
Perhaps Lizy Exell and her band of troubadours were quite canny in calling themselves “The Old Hat Jazz Band”. That name and their musical prowess quickly launched them on the jazz scene in and around London and increasingly further afield to great acclaim from fans of all ages.

So here they are with “Gentleman” at The Winning Post Jazz Club, Twickenham, where young jazz musicians are every bit as welcome as any long established band.

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

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

See also:
Jazz&Jazz YouTubes Featuring The Old Hat Jazz Band at The Winning Post

Jazz&Jazz YouTubes