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Thursday 22nd January -
Since their debut at the Brewery last year, this band has produced two CDs and attracted bookings for major jazz festivals. Dave Lee's tone and technique on the clarinet is sublime, leading this quartet in a feast of swinging standards, Latin and some intriguing originals. Guitarist Willy Fluss orchestrates the changes with Simon Goulding taking the bass lines (with incredible dexterity) against a foundation of tempo and rhythm from Ian Bell at the drums.
Thursday 19th February -
Regularly appearing at Ronnie Scott's and other top jazz venues in London this group still has an enthusiasm for touring and is thrilling audiences everywhere. Sheena Davis has an ear for choosing melodic songs from the popular music charts and presenting them with a sparkling jazz flavour. Her voice is powerful, the delivery crisp and the intonation perfect. The group is completed by bassist Robert Rickenberg, Matt O'Regan (keyboard) and Dylan Howe (drums).
Thursday 11th March -
Swinging melodic jazz and subtle interaction from ace guitarist Pat McCarthy, Jami Sheriff (piano)
and Jon Thorne (double bass).
Thursday 6th May -
Local favourite jazz singer Sue Parish is in the best of company with four outstanding musicians to accompany and embellish a selection of sweet music. Harold Salisbury (sax), Jon Moore (guitar), Gary Culshaw (double bass) and Ian Bell (drums).
Friday 18th June -
Celebrating big band styles from the classic era of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Woody Herman to present day arrangements by US bandleader Gordon Goodwin, this orchestra is a showcase for the very best of Lancashire's young musicians. Director : Stuart Grills
Thursday 22nd July -
Featuring John Horler (piano), Andrew Cleyndert (double bass) and Spike Wells (drums)
Our annual special event ~ not to be missed!
Friday 20th August -
A voice that echoes legendary singers in a repertoire of legendary songs. Supported by three of Tyneside's best jazz musicians ~ Derek Fleck (clarinet & sax), Brian Chester (piano), and Marshall Walker (drums) with special South Lakeland guests !
Thursday 23rd September -
The legacy of "Hot Club" jazz still endures in France 70 years on! Guitarists Neil Harrison and Jon Moore, inspired by their recent sessions in Paris, both feature on melody and rhythm, led by Bruce Carnaffin on clarinet, recalling the occupation years when woodwind replaced the violin (but not the bass violin).
Thursday 28th October -
Whether playing standards or his own lyrical compositions, Jamil is a pianist of melodic invention, here sharing arrangements and inspiration with members of his highly acclaimed octet. Andrew Colman on trumpet and flugel, Zoltan Dekany on double bass and John Perry on drums.
Thursday 11th November -
After appearing two years running at a Village Festival with a 1940s theme, this quartet now has a repertoire of tunes from the days of the wireless and 78rpm records! Mike Bell (guitar) and David Frew (piano) share the lead with Roy Cansdale on double bass (and announcements!), and John at the drums.
Wednesday 22nd December-
John Barnes plays jazz on the clarinet, alto sax, baritone sax, sings
and has a keen sense of humour.
Once more in the trusted company of Mainline Jazz ~ don't miss this evening of entertainment!
Thursday 8th April -
In 1945, this tune defined Bebop for Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker and is the
inspiration for this sextet's approach to arranging standards, not just from the
forties but also the fifties and sixties. Mel Dodd is in the trumpet's chair, the
reeds are Paul Froggatt (tenor sax), John Woodhouse (alto sax and clarinet) and the
rhythm section is Mike Reynolds (keyboards), Laurence Canty (bass) and Peter Froggatt
(son of Paul -
