
Bob Dwyer (tbn); Chez Chesterman (tpt); Andy Cresswell (clt); David Price bnj/gui; John Bayne (b/b.sax); Graham Collicate (dms below); Hugh Crozier (pno).
Celebrating the Joy of Jazz
Bob Dwyer (tbn); Chez Chesterman (tpt); Andy Cresswell (clt); David Price bnj/gui; John Bayne (b/b.sax); Graham Collicate (dms below); Hugh Crozier (pno).
With Robin Beame and his Imperials! Humour, fun, and repartee
on Saturday, 15th July, in The Small Boat Owners Club.
Jazz fans “over bored”? No chance during this session!
I’ve decided to launch a series of occasional Jazz&Jazz features called “Tune For Today” recapping selections from my Jazz&Jazz YouTubes. So to get you in the mood, here is the first, presenting the incredibly talented and amiable Adrian Cox.
Midday, Thursday, 22nd June, jazz fans were treated to a midsummer spectacular at The Winning Post, Twickenham, with a very special performance by
The Southern Revival New Orleans Jazz Band.
Jazz&Jazz is delighted to support Plymouth Jazz Club.
Barnacle Bill, Belgian Cafe, 2014 Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle.
I was delighted to catch up with Barnacle Bill playing in The Belgian Cafe during the 2014 Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle Festival just before he handed in his horn, announcing to the audience that, age 87, he was taking “early retirement”!
Dom at The Alleycat, May, 2015
A few years back I visited The Alleycat quite frequently but circumstances prevent me getting to Denmark Street so often now.
Sadly John Bennett is no longer with us. Yet another Jazz Great Star to depart the scene.
What better way to commemorate him than to repost Alan Bateman’s magical portrait
of him back in his days with Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen.
Jazz&Jazz is very much an international website. Here is a message I received from Cleber Guimaraes in Brazil: “I would like to introduce to you my band, Fizz Jazz. We play swing and traditional Jazz here in Sao Paulo”.
Cleber, I’m delighted to feature Fizz Jazz on Jazz&Jazz so let’s fizz together and why not begin with your YouTube which speaks more than words for you and the band!
On 4th June Jazz&Jazz featured:
The Big Debate: Is Jazz Facing “Doom & Gloom”? but concluded
“All Is Far From Lost!”
To measure reaction I posted two follow up features on my Jazz&Jazz Facebook Page in two posts entitled: “Picking Up The Pieces” Parts 1 & 2. For those who prefer not to access Facebook, these are featured below.
Popular belief is that Jazz has had its day. Not so! There are plenty of great bands on the jazz circuits - playing at Concerts, Clubs, Festivals. People say the musicians and fans are past their sell by dates and don’t attract younger audiences. Again, not so! There is a Jazz Revival! Numerous younger bands with growing numbers of enthusiastic young fans are making their mark.
“Jazz & Jazz” is an invaluable platform for news about young bands and musicians. It’s a great way for organisers like me to know what is going on! The enthusiasm of Peter Butler is inspirational and infectious and has certainly done much to boost the reputation of Fest Jazz beyond the boundaries of Brittany. Long may the site continue and flourish!”
Trevor Stent, Good Time Jazz
“Dear Peter, You have embarked on a lonely road. There have been few people painting New Orleans musicians over the years. There was one guy named Frank Caunce … in the 1965 - 72 period who was very good but not as organised as you. So keep doing what you are doing.”
Barry Martyn, New Orleans
“Very pleased to be associated with Jazz & Jazz. It promises to be be an influential contribution not just to the UK but to any one anywhere capable of accessing it. My Old Green River Band is delighted to have the opportunity to register its gigs and geographical whereabouts and to see the results this must have for all those associated.”
Martin Bennett, The Old Green River Band
“Fantastic Peter, you've got a talent for capturing people! Perhaps I need to have a shave!!!
Emile Martyn, The Fallen Heroes.
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