8.00pm Thursday, 31st January

Alan Haughton
Celebrating the Joy of Jazz
Impossible as it is to escape the omnipresent clutches of Facebook I have tweaked the banner heading of my (closed) Jazzers Group to “Jazz&Jazzers” rather than “Jazz&Jazz”.
But only on Facebook.
There’s that old saying “If you can’t beat them, join them!” But I’d much rather my followers joined me here on Jazz&Jazz than on Facebook and Social Media.
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“Speak Your Mind”.
Peter M Butler
Editor Jazz&Jazz
Local Board Road [off Lower High St], Watford WD17 2JP
THURSDAY JANUARY 24th 8.15-11pm
STATION ROAD, BLISWORTH, NORTHANTS NN7 3DS
FEATURING TAD NEWTON’S JAZZFRIENDS
The Festive Season is over and 2019 beckons us onwards.
But as the years role by there is always time for reflection, memories
of splendid times gone by and of friends no longer with us.
That is why, for me, the following YouTubes and photograph are especially emotive. Trefor Williams on Big Bertha, his beloved bass, was a wonderful friend and my jazz mentor. He passed away just two years ago in 2017. And Roger Pout, my lifelong friend since early schooldays is in the audience applauding with Sammy’s dedicated fans. After a short illness, he joined departed jazz fans in February last year.
Featuring Amy Roberts
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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