
US Jazz Star Greg Abate makes a welcome return visit to
The Walnut Tree, Blisworth!
Celebrating the Joy of Jazz

Sam Hall’s “Jazz Revisited” returns to Lemsford Jazz Club
Sunday 9th July: 1.00 till 4.00pm
Jeff Ross (tpt); John Turner (clt); Gordon Rushton(tmb); Cliff Davy (pno);
Chris Rundle (bass); Arnold Garrick (dms); Sam Hall (bjo/alto)
Three unmissable sessions at Olney Jazz Club in
July, September and October!

Sarah Spencer

Jim Douglas

Sarah recently starred with Mike Owen’s Scarlett’s Serenaders at The Bedford: http://bit.do/dwPDf
Jim featured at Olney Jazz Club in February: http://bit.do/dwPDA
Mail to: [email protected]
(Photos © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz)
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.

Two contrasting numbers enthusiastically applauded by jazz fans at Bedford Golf Club on a glorious May evening, with Mike Owen (trombone), Sarah Spencer (Saxophone, recently returned from the USA) , Brian Mellor (Banjo), Baby Jools (Drums)
and Brian Lawrence (bass).
Jazz&Jazz Values NJA Permission to share their Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to over 130 new subscribers, who signed up to receive the NJA Newsletter at Cheltenham Jazz Festival. We hope you enjoyed our display and will continue to follow activities and developments at the Archive through these newsletters.
Cheshunt & Waltham Cross Conservative Club,
33/35 Eleanor Cross Rd, EN8 7LF
Featuring some of the finest exponents of Dixieland/Trad Jazz in this country, “plus Barry Palser” (his own words!)
“If you like the best in the business don’t miss this. You will not be disappointed!”
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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