Ashington Jazz Club Silver Jubilee

Ashington Jazz Club, having returned to its original venue at the Elephant , North Seaton, Ashington, will celebrate its 25th. Anniversary on Wednesday, June 6th.

This is a great achievement for the Club and has been possible due to the enthusiasm and determination of Jimmy Charlton and Bill Stafford over many years and more recently John Taylor. The Club has been supported throughout by loyal members who have turned up regularly to enjoy our love of the music.

The members owe much to the wonderful North East musicians and bands who have entertained on the first Wednesday of each month despite other attractions, namely Wednesday evening T.V. football.

The Club has survived.

We have been able to listen to our preferred music delivered to us by many gifted and talented local musicians supplemented from time to time with visiting guests and vocalists and the Club offers its gratitude to all those who have contributed to our love of Jazz Music. We may have had evenings of poor attendance due to events beyond our control but never have we had a poor evening of music which has always been presented to us with professionalism and always of high quality. Over many years there have been too many bands, groups and individuals to name here who have contributed to our enjoyment, but if you are reading this, the Club sends thanks to you all.

Over the years we have sadly lost many quality instrumentalists and friends but the Club will never forget their company and friendship as they all played an important part in our lives and the success of our Club. We hope the Club will continue for many years to come but in the current climate of ageing musicians and members I am not optimistic. Meanwhile, let’s keep the music playing. In the words of that great lyric “How do you keep the music playing, how do you make it last…?

If we had the answer we could all look forward to the time when we can recline and listen comfortingly in our Rocking Chairs.

Peter S (Founder Member)

Reminders:

May 5: Vieux Carre Jazzmen with guest Johnny Handle

June 2: The 25th. Anniversary Concert - The Jubilee Quintet with Noel Dennis, Graeme Wilson, James Birkett , Roly Veitch and Neil Harland.

All Welcome.