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Celebrating the Joy of Jazz
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Christine’s Stackyard Stompers are always assured of a formidable welcome at Welwyn Garden City’s Peartree Jazz Club. No surprise then that on Monday, 17th June, the fans surpassed themselves with enthusiastic and spontaneous applause reminiscent of the days when jazz flourished in Hatfield, Potters Bar, Barnet and Welwyn Garden City hot spots.
At the end of the evening, Dave Arnold (sousaphone) told me Peartree fans always show such enthusiasm that it’s one of the band’s favourite clubs. Not only that but two visitors from “up north” wishing to catch up with the band travelled south to join us for the evening.
Upon learning that the Stackyards were starring at the Peartree, Fred Burnett of Jazz North West messaged me: “It’s many years since we enjoyed them at Keswick Jazz Festival, pleased to hear they are still playing.”
“Still playing!” Christine is a dynamo on trombone and backed by the subtlety of Ron Findon on reeds, the fire of John Picket on trumpet, the intensity of Richard Howell on drums, the rhythm of Roy Hart on banjo and the tone of Dave Arnold on sousaphone, The Stackyard Stompers run riot on circuits south east.
Photos © Peter M Butler, Jazz&Jazz
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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