Focus will be on Radio 2 featured banjoist Richard Elmes and his Steamboat Jazz Band at The Astor Theatre, Deal, on 14th May, and The Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, on 30th May.

Richard Elmes

Steamboat’s musicians – Richard Elmes (Leader, banjo), Tony Richards (trumpet), Dave Corsby (reeds),  Martyn Rawbone (trombone), Gerry Birch/ Harry Cook (sousaphone), Dave Robinson/ Jimmy Tagford (drums) – will present a superb blend of music and movie comedy to make Silver Screen Jazz a sparkling spectacular for everyone.

Hot Jazz and Silent Screen Comedy
In Richard’s own words, “I first had the idea for this after seeing contemporary rock bands playing live with a video screen behind them and thought of bringing the two definitive genres of the Roaring Twenties together, namely, Hot Jazz and Silent Screen Comedy”.

Steamboat Jazz Band will turn up the heat with a blend of classic music and iconic film from the trailblazing decade universally renowned as the Jazz Age. The focus will be on standards such as Avalon, Doctor Jazz, Basin Street Blues and will present a rollicking montage of slapstick comedy from the Hollywood stars of
silent film.

Jimmy Tagford

Harry Cook

VENUES:
Thursday, 14th May, Doors 7pm for 8.00pm Show

Deal, Kent: Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 6AB
Ticket Price: £12.00
Tel: 01304 370220
Book: Tickets

Saturday, 30th May, 8.00pm

Tony Richards

Sevenoaks, Kent: Main Theatre, Stag Community Arts Centre, London road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ
Ticket Price: £15, £13c/FoS, £10
A £2 administration fee is charged per sale.
Tel: 01732 450175
Book: Tickets 

Dave Robinson

Dave Corsby

Martyn Rawbone

Gerry Birch

Another Walnut Jazz Club Special

Starring Karen Sharp with Tad Newton’s Jazz Friends

L to R: Tomas Pedersen, Tad Newton, Gary Wood, Ronnie Fenn, Karen Sharp, Trevor Whiting.

Contact Tad Newton for further details:
email – [email protected]
tel – 01604 858549
Web: www.tadnewtonsjazzfriends.com

Jeremy Huggett (saxes and vocals), Ron Milford (trombone & vocals), Ian Emby (guitar), Colin Fulcher (bass) & Brian Clarke (drums)

“A great band from the West Country led by former Young Jazz Musician of the Year,
Jeremy Huggett… a Castle debut!”

Full May to October Programme at The Castle:

Contact Tad Newton for further details:
email – [email protected]
tel – 01604 858549
Web: www.tadnewtonsjazzfriends.com

May Newsletter

Gary Wood

Hi Olney Fans,

Our next gig stars The Gary Wood Swing Band featuring Gary Wood, (trumpet,vocals), with his new show “When Gospel Meets Jazz“.

8.oopm Tuesday May 5th
£10/£8 in advance from Carlton House Club, High St, Olney
Tel: 01234 711348
Also from: Phonebox Magazine, Stanley Court, Olney.

Gary Wood took an early interest in music. He quickly developed a taste for jazz and swing, joining his first band in 1986. Since then Gary has built a solid reputation as a trumpeter and vocalist and now works as a busy, freelance musician appearing with bands in a variety of jazz & swing styles. He has performed at festivals in the UK and Europe and has played with many top musicians such as Alan Barnes, John Dankworth and Roy Williams. Currently Gary plays trumpet with Tad Newton’s Jazz Friends and runs his own successful quartet. Recently he released his debut CD ‘Evening Standards’ and joined Richard Leach’s “7 Stars of Jazz” at the beginning of 2015.

Also in the band are Roger Evan (keys), Chris Green (bass) and Ronnie Fenn (drums).

This will be another great night … so make sure you get your tickets early!

Coming soon

8.oopm Tuesday June 2nd
“Celebrating Hoagy” with the Chris Ingham Quartet £10/£8

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Julian Marc Stringle – Thames River Boat Shuffle

7.30pm Thursday June 25th
Riverboat Shuffle Jazz Cruise on the Ouse – with Julian Marc Stringle (clarinet/sax), Alan Haughton (piano) and Bobby Orr (drums).
Tickets £17.50 from www.johnbunyanboat.org or the booking line 01946 817456.
Email [email protected] for details and possible minicab to the mooring,
Further details: www.olneyjazzclub.com

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8.00pm Tuesday July 7th
“Alan’s Summer Jazz Bash” featuring Roy Williams (trombone), Mike Wills  (sax/clarinet), Tomas Pedersen (bass), Bobby Orr (drums) and yours truly on piano, PLUS a special appearance by jazz diva Susan Valliant Speer £10/£8

Don’t forget to book if you would like to eat: two main courses for £10.
Carlton House Club 01234 711348 and Phonebox Magazine, Stanley Court, Olney

More details of OJC events plus photos, etc can be found on our website at www.olneyjazzclub.com

Hoping to see you soon at OJC,

Alan
Olney Jazz Club

www.olneyjazzclub.com
[email protected]

(Photos © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz)

Steve Fishwick

“We are lucky enough to have STEVE FISHWICK back at The Ent Shed, Bedford, on Thursday 14th May. 

“Steve is widely considered to be one of the best jazz trumpet players to come from the UK and is rapidly gaining a global reputation thanks to his flawless technique, and his beautifully flowing, harmonically rich improvisations. He is one of an increasing number of trumpeters who have been heavily influenced by the melodic approach of the late great Kenny Dorham, a figure often overlooked in the pantheon of Jazz Trumpet Legends. As well as “K.D.”, Steve cites Art Farmer, Miles Davis and Woody Shaw among his favourite players, but his style is very much his own. Trumpet great Wynton Marsalis recently said about him “Steve has his own style. He plays from the bottom to the top of the horn whilst maintaining the integrity of the chords. I can’t think of another trumpet player that can do what he does.”

The Ent Shed

“Steve is bringing his latest solo project to Jazz@The Ent Shed this time around – a quintet with a somewhat unusual instrumentation. It features his brother Matt Fishwick, who recently returned to the UK after living in New York for 5 years, Tim Thornton on Double Bass, Ross Stanley on piano and Tom Cawley on Fender Rhodes. A new album, “The Outer Periphery”, was released last year. Supporting Steve is a young trumpeter called Alex Astbury who is currently residing in Birmingham while studying in his third year at the Birmingham Conservatoire. He will be bringing a quintet full of his peers at the renowned music college.

“Tickets are on sale for £9 online at www.jazzattheentshed.weebly.com. On the door Adults are £10, Students £8. Music University/College Students are £5 and Under 18s can come in for free with a full paying (£10) adult (max 2 per adult). www.conscia.org

“We really hope to see as many of you there as possible as we look to carry on the momentum of jazz in Bedford. Check out Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date  https://www.facebook.com/jazzatentshed, https://twitter.com/EntShedJazz.

“See you on the 14th!!!”

Tom Syson

“Jennings Keswick Jazz Festival returns this May
with a brand new look!”

Graham Hughes – Festival Organiser

“John Minnion, who has organised the festival every year since it began in 1992, recently handed over the reins to fellow musician and jazz enthusiast Graham Hughes. Hughes said, “I’m thrilled to be given this opportunity – I’ve been involved in the jazz festival as a musician for many years and it always has a brilliant atmosphere.”

“This year the festival runs from 7th to 10th May, with more than 100 events taking place in 15 venues. The focus remains on the hugely popular traditional and mainstream style of jazz, all played in the fun and infectious style of a Mardi Gras celebration. Venues include Theatre by the Lake, the Skiddaw Hotel and the Theatre Marquee in Crow Park, which has a stunning view across Derwentwater.

“This year Hughes plans to introduce Keswick audiences to some new faces, as well as old favourites. “Of course I’ve invited back musicians like John Hallam, Jeff Barnhart and Spats Langham, who are always popular. But I’m also really excited to share some of my favourite bands like Louis Louis Louis and the Candid Jug Orange Band.

“I think the line-up has something for everyone – whether this is your first year or you’ve been coming since the festival started. Most people will really enjoy jazz if they give it a chance – it’s like a great street party, where everyone’s having a good time.”

Links

Extracts Courtesy of Cumbria Crack

Jazz&Jazz Feature:
Keswick Jazz Festival 2015 Promises
A Refreshingly Powerful Mix of Popular Jazz Genres
Plus An Array of New Jazz Stars and Bands

Keswick Festival Website

The Millennium Eagle Jazz Band. Matt Palmer (reeds), Terry Williams (trombone), Brian Lawrence (bass), Peter Brown (trumpet), Chris Etherington (banjo), Jack Cotterill (drums).

Ever popular with UK jazz fans, Matt Palmer’s Millennium Eagle Jazz Band make a welcome return to The Walnut Tree Jazz Club, Blisworth, at 12 noon this coming Sunday, 26th April.

Tad Newton and Matt Palmer look forward to entertaining you with another great session of live jazz!

Telephone: Tad Newton: 01604 858549
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.tadnewtonsjazzfriends.com

Founded 1984

Plymouth’s Premier Jazz Venue

PRESENTING JAZZ LIVE AND ALIVE

John Beckingham’s Jazz & Blues Band

Sunday, May 3rd • 7.00 for 7.30pm

The JB Jazz & Blues Band

John Beckingham’s Jazz and Blues Band. Jazz, Jive, Blues and Rock ‘n’ roll!

The Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5DH

Admission £9, Members £7, Full-Time Students £5. Tickets on the door.
Tel: 01752 721179

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Sunday, May 17th • 7.00 for 7.30pm

Lee Gibson
with the Martin Dale Quartet

Lee Gibson

Plymouth Jazz Club is proud to present one of the UK’s finest female jazz vocalists
to sing with Martin Dale’s great Quartet. “A jazz vocal sensation” – The Observer.

The Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5DH

Admission £9, Members £7, Full-Time Students £5. Tickets on the door.
Tel: 01752 721179

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Sunday, June 7th • 7.00 for 7.30pm

John Burgess/Roy Williams Quintet with the
Craig Milverton Trio

Roy Williams

John Burgess

Two legendary mainstream jazzmen combine with the award-winning pianist for a great evening of music.

The Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5DH

Admission £9, Members £7, Full-Time Students £5. Tickets on the door.
Tel: 01752 721179

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Sunday, June 21st • 7.00 for 7.30pm

The Pedigree Jazz Band

The Pedigree Jazz Band

Led by Chris Walker & and local trombonist Roger Marks, this fine band re-visits the
‘Trad’ boom of the fifties, featuring the music of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk,
Kenny Ball and others of the era.

The Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5DH

Admission £9, Members £7, Full-Time Students £5 Tickets on the door.
Tel: 01752 721179

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Gig information and general enquiries:

(01752) 721179 or 774343

www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk

email: [email protected]