Fest Jazz 2022

March 2, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Tuba Skinny special guests visiting from the USA

We are delighted to announce that Fest Jazz 2022 is on course for 28th/31st July! 
We look forward to meeting all our UK festival goers again after the disappointment of 2020 and the difficulties of 2021. The festival in 2021 was a great success, but sadly those from the UK were unable to travel to France. That’s why we just can’t wait to welcome you back at
Fest Jazz 2022!

The Online Ticket Office is open so don’t leave it until the last minute to reserve your accommodation.  As one of the regions in France happily least affected by the Covid-19 virus, Châteauneuf-du-Faou is yet again a tourist hot spot!

So why delay? Be sure to explore the full programme and place your bookings post haste!
We truly look forward to seeing you back at Fest Jazz 2022.

The Fest Jazz Team

The Fest Jazz Programme:
http://www.fest-jazz.com/in-english

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FEST JAZZ 2022 at Châteauneuf-du-Faou, Brittany.

This year, Fest Jazz, one of the most talked about jazz festivals on the European classic jazz scene, welcomes one of the most celebrated classic jazz groups in the world: Tuba Skinny.  Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hop over the Channel and see them.

The eight-piece group with its relaxed, informal approach to life and music will fit perfectly in the atmosphere of this legendary Breton festival, with its slogan “More Woodstock than Conservatoire!”

Nestling on the banks of the beautiful River Aulne in central Brittany, Fest Jazz is a four-day explosion of music and swing dance that attracts around 4 000 festival goers every year.  There are four covered venues with spectators freely strolling from one to the other, as well as music in the bars in the town where there is a rally of Classic Cars.  120+ musicians perform over 40 concerts during the weekend.

The atmosphere is relaxed and convivial with a great mixture of nationalities and generations. And there are swing dancers everywhere!  There is a “young and democratic feel” to Fest Jazz with young artists, young spectators and young organisers.  There is no “Artists’ Bar”, everyone mixes together.

It is likely that this year (as in 2021) that festival goers will have to show they have been fully vaccinated.  But Brittany has happily been spared the worst of Covid.  It is said that Châteauneuf-du-Faou is so far from anywhere, the Spanish ‘flu hasn’t arrived yet !

The early names on the programme 2022 include: Tuba Skinny (28th/29th July), the wonderful Gunhild Carling and her Family (30th/31st July), Tatiana Eva-Marie and Joe Santoni, Anastasia Ivanova (young Russian trombone star), Sabine Sassi, The Mama Shakers and many others.

Lots of people in the jazz world are talking about Fest Jazz as a “new kind of jazz festival”.  Why not come and see for yourself and join in the fun?

Write to [email protected]  for information and any questions you wish to ask.  Brittany Ferries (Plymouth – Roscoff) is the nearest ferry terminal (70 minutes easy drive away), Brest is the nearest airport.

4 day tickets 80€/Single day tickets 25€

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Olney Jazz Club Presents Kevin Grenfell’s Jazz Giants

February 21, 2022 By Leave a Comment

Don’t miss this grand opportunity to get back into the
pre-pandemic jazz grove at Olney Jazz Club.
To spur you on here’s Kevin Grenfell’s reminder of days gone by:
Gene Austin’s “Girl Of My Dreams” performed by
“Slide By Slide” for Jazz at The Bedford Golf Club, Thursday, 2nd May, 2014.

Kevin Grenfell (trumpet), Richard Leach (trombone), John Fellows (bass),
Graham Smith (drums) and Simon Banks (piano).
Enjoy the repartee!

Take note, restricted numbers so be sure to book posts haste!
Email Tad at: [email protected]

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Jazz at The Walnut Tree

January 5, 2022 By

STATION RD, BLISWORTH, NORTHANTS. NN7 3DS. 
Great venue, three miles from J15 on M1.. free parking, real ales, great hot food, bar snacks, top national and international jazz bands.

A great venue, three miles from J15 on M1.. free parking, real ales, great hot food, bar snacks, top national and international jazz bands. Restricted numbers, socially distanced, waitress service  etc.TICKETS [in advance only] £15. 12.30-3pmReservations can be taken.  Call Tad on 01604858549 or email [email protected]Sunday Nov. 27th-Dave Rance’s Rockin’ Chair Band featuring Sarah Spencer [clarinet/sax/vocals]…entertaining hot jazz! One of the most lively jazz bands on the scene led by the effervescent Dave Rance [trumpet] and featuring special guest the dynamic Sarah Spencer..expect more surprises!Sunday Dec. 4th–Alan Haughton Quartet featuring special guest Alan Barnes[sax/clarinet] “Jazz Piano Favourites”Sunday Dec. 11th–The Simon Spillett Quartet ..Britain’s tenor sax titan brings his award winning band to the Walnut!! Recently sold out at Ronnie  Scott’s and Bull’s Head at Barnes!Sunday Dec. 18th–Mellifluous festive frolics..Christmas Special with Tad Newton’s Jazzfriends and special guests including Lester Brown [rising young jazz trumpet star on the London scene!]OLNEY JAZZ CLUB-Carlton House Club, OlneyTickets £15 8-10.30pm tel 01604858549Tuesday December 6th–Christmas Special with Tad Newton’s Jazzfriends and special guest, the superb, award winning  Julian Marc Stringle [sax/clarinet]…do not miss!!Coming to The Walnut and Olney in 2023..with your continued support!!…The Bateman Brothers, Alan Barnes, Sarah Spencer’s Transatlantic Band, Harlem Big Band, Frog and Henry, Emily Bacon Band, Richard Leach Street Band,Paula Masters Jazz Masters, Tad Newton’s Jazzfriends, Greg Abate…..LIVE JAZZ..USE IT OR LOSE IT!Tad Newton 01604858549    or email: [email protected]    www.tadnewtonsjazzfriends.com  

Restricted numbers, socially distanced, waitress service.

TICKETS [in advance only] £15. 12.30-3pm
Reservations can be taken. 
Call Tad on 01604858549 or email [email protected]

December 6th-Christmas Special with Tad Newton’s Jazzfriends and special guest, the superb, award winning  Julian Marc Stringle [sax/clarinet]…do not miss!!Coming to The Walnut and Olney in 2023..with your continued support!!…The Bateman Brothers, Alan Barnes, Sarah Spencer’s Transatlantic Band, Harlem Big Band, Frog and Henry, Emily Bacon Band, Richard Leach Street Band,Paula Masters Jazz Masters, Tad Newton’s Jazzfriends, Greg Abate…..LIVE JAZZ..USE IT OR LOSE IT!Tad Newton 01604858549    or email: [email protected]    www.tadnewtonsjazzfriends.comCopyright © 2022 Olney Jazz Club, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:
Olney Jazz Club Carlton House Club High Street Olney, Bucks MK46 4BB

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John Petters announces his retirement from Live Gigs!

October 26, 2021 By Leave a Comment

On 23rd October John Petters announced his retirement from live gigs with effect from his performance at St John’s Arts Centre, Old Harlow, on Saturday 30th October.

John explained: “The jazz scene has been decimated by Covid and there is no sign things will get better any time soon.”

“I intend to focus my attention on my radio show, jazz history, talks on jazz to U3As and any other groups. I will also be writing a column for ‘Radcom’, the journal of the Radio Society of Great Britain and other writing projects. Much as I love playing gigs, enjoying the company of my fellow musicians and meeting jazz fans, I do not like all the aggravation which goes with it. I’m weary of driving for hours and lugging my drums in and out of venues and driving home again after playing a high energy gig. I intend to spend much more time enjoying my hobby of amateur radio and other activities.”

Unquestably we will miss your live gigs John, so what better way to reminisce and depart with a flourish than by recapturing here on Jazz&Jazz a selection of numbers performed not so long ago at your mesmerising evening hosted by Tad Newton at Bedford Golf Club.

Accompanying John:
Richard Exall (Clarinet, Sax), Pete Rudeforth (Trumpet), Keith Donald (Bass), plus Ace Harlem Stride Pianist, Dave Browning.

Just for the fun of it why not visit an original Fats Waller number,
“This Joint Is Jumpin'” – jazz as it was in the thirties. Hold your breath!: https://youtu.be/LKe6yH3ZwGo
Thanks for your jazz “Petter’s Style”, John!
We really would welcome the occasional come back!

Peter M Butler, Editor Jazz&Jazz  
YouTubes© Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz

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It’s Trad Dad!

October 20, 2021 By Leave a Comment

Barber, Bilk and Ball Stars play music by Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball plus Terry Lightfoot, Alex Welsh, Humphrey Lyttelton and more!
Before The Beatles Britain was Trad mad and our concert celebrates the music of the late ’50s and early ’60s when the sound of Dixieland was adapted in a uniquely British way to create a happy, upbeat swinging style that will be a perfect way of celebrating coming out of long Covid gloom. The seven-piece band led by trombonist Ian Bateman features a group of musicians who worked extensively with the big stars of the Trad era and continue to keep the music alive with their superb playing and sheer love of the music.

Tickets £15 from Tad Newton on 01604 858549
email: [email protected]

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Remembering Colin Bowden

October 15, 2021 By Leave a Comment

No need for words – his drums tell it all!

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Recalling Banjo Maestro Nick Singer

September 21, 2021 By Leave a Comment

YouTube No 59 in the Jazz&Jazz Covid 19 Blackout Buster Series

Nick was a personality in his own right. I have fond memories of his performances at Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle and at the Ivy House, SE London, where he starred regularly with “Doolally Tap”.

Peter M Butler, Editor Jazz&Jazz  
YouTube© Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz

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Lemsford Jazz Club Swings Back into Action with the Rockin’ Chair Band!

September 14, 2021 By Leave a Comment

Sunday, 19th September, 1.00pm sharp

Dave Rance describes his Bedfordshire based band as “a little different from the usual jazz bands, often amusing but always entertaining!”

Highly appropriate and spot on, Dave, and Lemsford Jazz Club fans will give you and the gang a resonating post lockdown welcome back to Lemsford on
Sunday, 19th September, 1.00pm sharp.


Dave on Flugelhorn

Earlier at Lemsford Jazz Club, a touch of Rockin’ Chair Magic:

Thanks go to Brian Smith aka “Smiffy” for bringing live jazz back to Lemsford, Hertfordshire, despite the pandemic. Worldwide it may be but Jazz will overcome!

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

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Tel: Brian Smith (“Smiffy”) on 01707 880569

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Lemsford Jazz Club

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Jazz to Cheer the Soul!

August 25, 2021 By 2 Comments

YouTube No 58 in the Jazz&Jazz Covid 19 Blackout Buster Series

Midway through their exhilarating February, 2020, UK tour
Frog & Henry were resoundingly applauded by enthralled fans at
The Walnut Tree Jazz Club, Blisworth, on Sunday 10th February.

Following is a YouTube filmed for Jazz&Jazz on the occasion.

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Revitalising Jazz&Jazz

August 12, 2021 By 4 Comments

As Editor and Publisher of Jazz&Jazz I have to admit to deserting my post in recent months and falling under the spell of Facebook.

The problem lies with the all pervasive worldwide Covid19 affliction and the cruel spell it has cast over every day life. Facebook has been far more proactive in confronting the consequences and compensating for the sparseness of live entertainment. Hence to a degree I have relied on
their features.

As a result, followers of Jazz&Jazz are beginning to express frustrations at my failure to keep the site updated with jazz features, especially as I have so much to offer in lieu of live jazz for the duration. Back in April I had every intention of confronting the issue when I published this feature “Facing up to Facebook”: https://www.jazzandjazz.com/2021/04/adapting-to-facebook/

Earlier I had posted:

“A Touch of High Society”
Further Jazz&Jazz YouTubes:

Peter M Butler
Editor & Proprietor Jazz&Jazz

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