tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28907081548800542562012-01-29T16:49:06.063ZLancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.comBlogger29561100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-35388720860490016432012-01-29T16:46:00.001Z2012-01-29T16:49:06.071Z

Steve Andrews (alt/ten/clt); Alan Hastings (alt/ten/clt); Jim McBriarty (clt/alt/bar/vcl); Tom Cook (cor); Caroline Irwin (cor/vcl); Ed Cross (vln); Neville Hartley (tmb); Keith Nichols (pno/vcl); Keith Stephen (gtr/bjo); Phil Rutherford (sousa); Steve Doyle (dms).This gig took me back to childhood days.  I remembered watching television programmes such as The Roaring Twenties or The Temperance

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Miles Davis’ electric period masterpiece Bitches Brew won the legendary trumpeter a new, predominately younger audience. It did, however, signal the desertion of many a   life-long fan of the Prince of Darkness. The fusing of the amplified power of rock and   the modal jazz improvisations of Davis’ heavyweight band stimulates debate to today some forty years on from its release. Rare Noise

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Terry wants info on tenor saxist Al Gay (see NEW COMMENTS - OLD POSTS - left hand. column.). Can anyone oblige? Is he still alive?. Googling only brings up items related to his surname. Someone out there has the answer - hopefully Al himself. Lance.

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Mike Durham has kindly informed me that our favourite songstress/pianist Daryl Sherman is giving a concert at The Sage on Monday July 16. Featured will be numbers from her recent CD Mississippi Belle - a Cole Porter tribute I reviewed earlier this month.Daryl gave two cracking performances in 2010 at North Shields and Gosforth which I am sure all who attended remember vividly. On that occasion

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Jazz North East thank you so much for the cheque for £676-00 that arrived today. I'm certain that the Cullercoats RNLI will be very grateful for the contribution. I will get a acknowledgment from them in due course to give to you. Once again thank you for your support and help. Hil.

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Pete Gilligan (pno); Mark Williams (gtr)This was superb even though I didn't always recognize the tunes - neither Mark nor Pete are given to on-stage verbosity and there were moments when I guessed wrongly!Nevertheless, it was a stormer with both players hitting one hundred and eighty particularly on the bebop numbers such as Bud's Bubble and Pete's signature dish - Anthropology. The unison

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-83717714477848051872012-01-26T09:28:00.003Z2012-01-27T08:05:25.853Z

Jo Wallfisch (vcl); Jim Hart (vbs); Masa Kamaguchi (bs); Rob Garcia (dms).I love "The Spice" as is well known. However, last night wasn't the best of nights at the Cambridge Circus jazz cellar.Normally, Pal Joey (Paul Pace) sets the ball rolling followed by a set from the second banana, then the "wannabees" take over finishing with the headline act.Not tonight.Don't get me wrong, Jo Wallfisch has

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Ollie Wilby (ten); Martin Wheatley (gtr); Martin Litton (pno); Pete Morgan (bs).I was ushered to a front row table, as requested, and delighted to hear some fine pre-Bud piano. As the pianist had his back to me I didn't recognise him although later, in conversation, he identified himself as Martin Litton - a pianist I'd heard several times under the auspices of Mike Durham. Martin told me he is

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-75188478996700432292012-01-24T17:32:00.000Z2012-01-24T17:32:02.812Z

Well here I am in London once more readying myself for a visit to Boisdale in Canary Wharf. Been an eventful day so far - bumped into Tasha Seale at Central Station but unfortunately we were travelling on different trains. Tasha gave a stunning performance at the Cherry Tree last night.Booked into my hotel and they've given me Room 101 - I knew I'd end up there sometime!However, I digress,

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Tasha Seale (vcl); Stuart Collingwood (pno); Neil Harland (bs); Malcolm Dick (dms).After a tentative Stella, Tasha swung out on Bye Bye Blackbird followed by Love Me Or Leave Me and God Bless the Child.Despite her association with a smash hit musical, the double M words weren't mentioned instead Ms Seale concentrated, at least for the first set, on gasbook material such as the above, Lady is a

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George Richardson (pno); Olive Rudd (vcl); Herbie Hudson (tmb/hca/vcl); Ray Harley (tpt); Jim McBriarty (clt/alt/vcl); Alan Rudd (bs); ?? (dms).Now that Rosie Malone's and the MSJ have gone to Reno I thought I'd pay a flying (or rather a floating) visit to their Monday lunchtime slot at The Porthole, North Shields.A bracing trip on the cross Tyne ferry, making note of where the lifebelts were

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-34164705771489798252012-01-23T11:22:00.000Z2012-01-23T11:22:05.224Z

Tonight sees Tasha Seale's second visit to Jesmond's Cherry Tree Restaurant (actually her third as, on her initial visit as a diner to the Osborne Rd., eaterie, she got up and gave an impromptu rendition of Love For Sale proving she had more to offer than her starring role in Mama Mia the stage musical).As on her previous visit Tasha will be accompanied by the Stuart Collingwood Trio which means

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-58553901262855575172012-01-22T23:59:00.000Z2012-01-23T08:34:59.072Z

Mark Williams (gtr); Paul Susans (bs); Richard Brown (dms)No argument! Mark Williams is an incredible player. His opening number - a piece by John Schofield - set a very high benchmark even for Mark to match. However, by the final number of the first set - Booze Blues (Bloos?) he'd raised the bar again as well as a glass to acknowledge the title.This latter number featured Richard Brown on drums

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-40902149902579978902012-01-22T22:08:00.000Z2012-01-24T09:37:15.055Z

(Expect to see this post pop up regularly until voting is over in February.. I trust we will have your support and vote for Bebop Spoken Here as the Jazz Publication of the Year?) -----  It's time to vote in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2012.This is your opportunity to let those on both sides of The House know that the Jazz Population is a significant mass and when you vote for whoever you vote

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-51285099432446559222012-01-22T16:42:00.002Z2012-01-23T08:41:07.721Z

Bruno Heinen is a classically trained pianist and on this, his debut CD, it shows. Twinkle Twinkle is, unsurprisingly, inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Recite the words in your head...'Twinkle, twinkle' etc and the melody you hear is the foundation for a series of explorations, gentle in nature, of the cadences of Carroll's much-loved work. All four musicians on the

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Pete Gilligan (pno); Paul Grainger (bs); Dan Reed (dms).I arrived in The Toon, oblivious to the black and white shirts sobbing in their beer - Newcastle United having just lost 5-2 to Fulham - and took refuge in the Jazz Café. Ian Forbes was setting up the drums. I exchanged pleasantries with Ian and returned to the bar where Dan Reed had appeared. More pleasantries then Dan said that he was

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Bobby Wellins (tenor saxophone), Andrea Pozza (piano), Andy Cleyndert (double bass) & Mark Taylor (drums)The best part of three decades of modern jazz at Darlington Arts Centre has come to an end. Con-Demned by those who know the price of everything and the value of nothing, Darlington's cultural hub has heard the last of truly great jazz artists. The Arts Centre is to close, be sold off and then

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-51366066804372970492012-01-21T11:35:00.000Z2012-01-21T11:35:44.844Z

Thank you for bringing Mike's memorial gig to so many people's attention. Also a big thank you for your kind words of support for the family. On behalf of the Gilby family I would like to thank Jazz North East and all the musicians who took part in this wonderful tribute to Mike. A special big thank you to Zoe and Andy whose tireless efforts made the whole event possible. Keep the flame alight.

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-80509477925857253032012-01-21T11:00:00.002Z2012-01-21T11:49:07.080Z

Bill Gallon sent me this photo taken some years ago at the Corner House, Newcastle.The musicians I recognise are Bill Smith (ten); Alan Smith (tpt); Trevor Johnson (alt) and Marshall Walker (dms) but who is the pianist and who is the bassist and can anyone give me the name of the band and a possible date when the photo was taken?Lance.

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-82154813623199279162012-01-21T08:12:00.001Z2012-01-21T08:20:21.302Z

Drummer and bandleader Johnny Otis died January 17 aged 90. Although remembered mainly for Rock amd Roll hits such as Willie and the Hand Jive his roots were in jazz as this version of Harlem Nocturne indicates. Otis gave gave Etta James her big break and, ironically, Etta died yesterday. Rest in peace. Obituary. Lance.

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-70288965261782567432012-01-20T17:34:00.000Z2012-01-20T17:34:15.981Z

In November I reviewed Etta's final CD - The Dreamer. In December it was announced that the singer was terminally ill. Today she died - 5 days short of her 74th birthday. A punchy, earthy, blues, rock, jazz singer who knew no stylistic boundaries Etta James lived her rock and roll, rhythm 'n' blues lifestyle to the full and it filtered through in her music. When Etta sang - people listened, and

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-50948659254135598702012-01-20T13:00:00.004Z2012-01-20T13:22:59.256Z

ZOE GILBY TRIO: Zoe Gilby (vocals); Mark Williams (guitar); Andy Champion (bass). JAZZ SPIRIT REVISITED: Graeme Wilson (saxes); Graham Hardy (trumpet & flugel horn); Stu Collingwood (keyboards); Andy Champion (bass); Scotty Adair (drums).CUSTOMS HOUSE BIG BAND: Leader Peter Morgan.Tonight was an outstanding tribute to Mike Gilby - a horn player I now feel that I really knew ; because there he was

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-79570726918304233102012-01-20T08:06:00.000Z2012-01-20T08:06:12.631Z

Hi everybody,: this great show is on at the Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields (main theatre) on Saturday night, starting 8pm. The Jazz Repertory Company band (up from London) includes such jazz stars as Richard Pite on drums and Rico Tomasso on trumpet, and the fast-moving programme covers a lot of musical ground linked by entertaining chat from Mr Pite. Box Office is 0191 454 1234, or book

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-27835446678648218852012-01-19T23:53:00.010Z2012-01-20T13:19:06.059Z

Where do I begin? Tonight was a mixture of music - great music - and memories. What memories! Never have I been face to face with so many from what now seems another world. Scott Adair, Ray Chester, Bill Nicholson (ah those sessions down at Feather's!), Tommy Weatherley, Germaine Stanger (those times in San Sebastian) and a host of other faces I knew but couldn't put a name to.All present to pay

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-72498027158403862782012-01-19T00:01:00.001Z2012-01-19T15:51:03.422Z

Tonight's a rather special night at the Corner House - a tribute concert to the late Mike Gilby (pictured left with Sid Warren and Harry Edison.)Trumpet player, vibist, bassist, arranger - and probably a few more - Mike left a lasting impression on whichever band he played with and there were quite a few.Tonight's concert which is really an incredible 3 band bonanza features, naturally, Mike's

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-44461441794519305502012-01-18T18:41:00.000Z2012-01-20T22:56:39.635Z

Daryl Sherman (pno/vcl); Jesse Boyd (bs); Tom Fischer (clt/ten);  Banu Gibson (guest vcl).Having spent 15 years playing Cole Porter's actual Steinway in the Cocktail Terrace of New York's Waldorf-Astoria there can be few of today's songbirds more suited to interpreting the music and lyrics of Cole Porter than Daryl Sherman.And yet this isn't just another Songbook re-working of the fond and

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-81837810203777913912012-01-18T09:52:00.001Z2012-01-18T09:55:34.600Z

When the re-furbished Rosie Malone's finally re-opens it will be without the Maine Street Jazzmen. By mutual agreement band and management have called an end to the weekly session which has run for almost 3 years.However, lunchtime drinkers and fans can catch the band on a Monday at The Porthole - a mere 7 minutes away by ferry.Details: The Porthole, New Quay, North Shields (near ferry landing).

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When I was [a lot] younger my first job after leaving school was as a clerk for H. ROWE [pop company] they supplied most of the north east with a concoction called Hubbly Bubbly and on a Saturday afternoon [after work] I used to get dropped off in town. I can remember going to a club and it could be one of three places but it was definitely upstairs: MUSCLE INN, CLUB A GOGO or the one on Forth

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-65948654501856132742012-01-17T13:44:00.001Z2012-01-17T19:23:55.535Z

Rosie Malone's facelift is ongoing so for a second week running there will be no jazz in the South Shields Market Place. The Maine Street Jazzmen hopefully will be back next week Lance. PS: I hope I'm wrong but I'm starting to get an uneasy feeling about this...

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-16566744765078626072012-01-16T20:17:00.003Z2012-01-18T18:58:12.558Z

Whilst googling Haywood Smith, an American female author, I came across this site re Will Haywood-Smith - former drummer with The Sage's youth jazz orchestra Jambone.Seems like the boy's doing good.------ Getting back to Haywood Smith, the American writer, I'm currently reading her "The Red Hat Club" and one of the reviews quoted on the back cover describes the novel as "A lickety-split romp."

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-33077597332930518932012-01-16T17:26:00.001Z2012-01-16T18:23:26.221Z

For those starting out along the jazz road or for those already started who wish to speed up the learning process the Northern School of Jazz run by guitarist Kathy Dyson may be the answer. Check it out here. Lance.

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This evenings Bill of Fare at the Cherry Tree Restaurant (9 Osborne Rd., Jesmond Tel 0191 2399924) includes Djangologie served a la Hot Club by Emma Fisk (vln); Mick Shoulder (bs); James Birkett and Giles Strong (gtrs).Having sampled this delicious dish on previous visits I can highly recommend it - French "cooking" at its very best.The food's good too!7:30pm.Lance.

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-70587871583291266922012-01-15T23:59:00.002Z2012-01-16T09:40:51.086Z

Noel Dennis (tpt); Graeme Wilson (ten/sop); Paul Edis (pno); Andy Champion (bs); Adrian Tilbrook (dms); Zoe Gilby (vcl).Noel's farewell to Tyneside gig paid tribute to Miles in the form of a cross-section of his work ranging from the Birth of the Cool (Boplicity) to Bitches Brew and beyond. The front-line perfectly captured the mood of Miles and Noel paid tribute to The Prince of Darkness without

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-7822068588290898182012-01-15T23:08:00.004Z2012-01-16T09:26:15.262Z

Mo Scott (vcl); Gary Dunn (gtr); Neil Harland (bs); Paul Smith (dms).Another stonking set by La Petite Mo who rocked her way through a choice, albeit familiar, selection of blues belters.T-bone Shuffle started things moving and new guitarist Gary Dunn soon showed he could handle the gig with a blistering solo. B.B.King, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles were all in there along with Is You Is Or Is You

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-14914210824169701332012-01-15T13:50:00.001Z2012-01-15T14:42:54.302Z

Tonight promises to be a special and at the same time a rather sad night. Special inasmuch as we have Noel Dennis on trumpet and flugel alongside Graeme Wilson on tenor backed by Paul Edis (keys), Andy Champion (bass) and Adrian Tilbrook (drums).The program is billed as a tribute to Miles Davis and hopefully will be centred around that glorious period from say 1953 - 1969 when Miles made some of

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-87602882190810933542012-01-14T18:37:00.001Z2012-01-14T19:35:58.112Z

Further to my review of Redemption's gig at Hoochie Coochie where I made reference to some confusion over an advertised Redemption Splinter gig at The Bridge on March 4, this is not going to happen and in fact it is James Mainwaring who will be playing at The Bridge on that date as stated on the Jazz Action website.It is hoped an alternative date will be found at The Bridge for Redemption who are

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-42538113196068770752012-01-13T17:48:00.003Z2012-01-14T21:41:16.734Z

At long last loveHere we are againHelen and Heather and Colin and KenAndrea, Eve, myself and JenJazz Singing Night and dayWe are the onesCounting in times and deciding on keysSplitting up tunes into A, B, or CJazz Singing For all we knowIt could be a ballad, a Latin or swingWe need to know which so we know how to singLindsey will guide us, she knows everythingJazz Singing We don’t go to

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-27431689461934007212012-01-13T12:17:00.002Z2012-01-13T12:22:43.972Z

Our belated congratulations to singer Jo Harrop and her husband/drummer J.C.Caddy.The couple recently became the proud parents of a baby boy.Both are well steeped in the jazz idiom as witnessed by several appearances at the Cherry Tree.Go to Jo's MySpace page and hear her duo recording of Sophisticated Lady with Paul Edis on piano.Given the way his mother handle's Duke's immortal classic and

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-34230832430903357022012-01-12T23:59:00.004Z2012-01-13T07:50:10.743Z

John Hall (ten); Jim Hall (keys); Keith Tulip (bs); Martin Wake (dms).It's nice when you're travelling home from a gig and pondering on what to write only to find that someone has near enough done it for you!I refer to Bob Porteous who'd posted a comment on the preview to this gig before my Metro train had even reached Gateshead Stadium - Steve Cram couldn't have done it faster!Bob wrote: Hi BSH 

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-20283613358605440892012-01-12T18:23:00.000Z2012-01-12T18:23:18.976Z

Redemption Jazz is a relatively new quartet formed by 4 guys with a varied musical pedigree going back to the 1960's - they are beginning to make waves. Comprising brothers Jim and John Hall on keys and sax respectively, Martin Wake, drums and Keith Tulip, bass, they received favourable feedback from last weeks gig at the Chilli and tonight will be an opportunity for BSH to check them out. I like

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-8877232310932945962012-01-11T10:33:00.000Z2012-01-11T10:33:50.294Z

Rosie Malone's, the Thursday lunchtime home of the Maine Street Jazzmen, will be closed this Thursday (Jan. 12) for re-decoration. In consequence there will be no jazz at the popular South Shields watering hole tomorrow.The pub re-opens on Saturday Jan. 14 and the band will be back next Thursday (Jan. 19) in the opulent new setting.Lance.

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The line-up for the 4 regional heats of New Brunswick Battle of the Blues has been announced and 24 unsigned and original acts will be battling it out for a place in the London final and ultimately, the chance to play on an international stage at the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, New Brunswick, Canada.The heat dates and venues are: 13th January, True Blues Club, Newton Le Willows, Merseyside,

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-21449672477964529622012-01-10T00:01:00.002Z2012-01-10T00:21:39.382Z

Chris Hibbard (tmb); Paul Edis (pno); Mick Shoulder (bs); Adam Sinclair (dms)Braised Venison Croquette, Sweet Shallot Purée, Root Vegetable Terrine.Crane Row Farm Pork Chop, Red Cabbage, Black Pudding, Apple.Sticky Toffee Pudding w. Salt Butter Caramel. Black Sheep Bitter. It's not often I hear a trombone fronted quartetAnd rarely do I have a Venison Croquette So my starter tonight, Was a double

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-69045324302580356002012-01-09T15:38:00.003Z2012-01-12T08:27:16.563Z

Alan Rudd supplied this photo of the Ronnie Scott 9 piece from circa 1952.It was taken, I am informed, at the Embassy Ballroom, Wheatley Hill in Co. Durham. Wheatley Hill was, of course, the home town of altoist Derek Humble.The unnamed members are Norman Stenfalt (pno); Lennie Bush (bs); Tony Crombie (dms).Lance. Drop Me Off At Harlem from Colin. Ting-A-Ling from Colin.

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-14545762943052654932012-01-09T11:26:00.001Z2012-01-09T11:26:59.216Z

The first time I visited the Cherry Tree Restaurant (9 Osborne Rd., Jesmond), over two years ago, the attraction, apart from the food, was trombonist Chris Hibbard with the Paul Edis Trio. Tonight that same line-up returns and it is an eagerly awaited event.Look forward to good food and good music from 7:30pm.Lance.PS: I've slipped a clue to our mystery tenor player in there!

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I'd been to the Jazz Café watching/listening to a DVD of Diana Krall Café followed by some bebop piano from Pete Gilligan with Paul Grainger on bass and Ryan on drums. Tough acts for Ruth to follow. However, as can be seen from this poetic review by Jerry Edis, follow it she did. Lance. Splintered A devil moon was in the sky,Up above The Bridge (How High?)Got some beers, went inside – Saw the “

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Splinter @ The Bridge Hotel returns tomorrow (Sunday Jan. 8) with the Ruth Lambert Quintet. Accompanying vocalist Ruth will be the Poet Laureate of the piano, Paul Edis, Andy Champion on bass, Tim Johnston without an 'e' on drums and Graeme Wilson on sax.Doors 7:30pm for 8:00pm start. £5.The Bridge Hotel is located at the north end of the High Level Bridge in the Shadow of the Keep - I know I've

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The Whitley Bay Classic Jazz Party 2012 is, this year, on the weekend of October 26-28. The format is as of last year's highly successful event and the limited 280 tickets are already being pared down. With 32 musicians from 8 different countries it looks good. However, if you're at all hesitant, go to the Jazz Lives website and check out these clips from last year. Looks and sounds good doesn't

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Not jazz, I know, but still worth a glance tonight on BBC4 - 7:30pm. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01933t2 Liz. My Man's Gone Now actually features Jason Yarde and Gwilym Simcock so there is some jazz involved.. Lance. 

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Strumming and bowing, plucking spectacular, Reinhardt's repertoire and originals inspired by the vernacular. Fisk, Birkett, Shoulder and Strong, Regaled and entertained an appreciative throng.Django's stomp, the Autumn Leaf, Nuages, Belleville and many more, Bewitching melodies and inspired improvisations, Were in abundance from all four.Twirling and spinning with impressive coordination, A young

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-85814479232664480452012-01-05T19:32:00.004Z2012-01-06T07:53:21.780Z

Olive Rudd (vcl); Herbie Hudson (tmb/hca/vcl); Jim McBriarty (alt/clt/vcl); George Richardson (pno); Alan Rudd (bs); Mike Humble (dms).  A routine afternoon with the gang blowing their pleasing mix of Dixie/small band swing that never fails to entertain. However, rather than repeat the plaudits I've been handing out over the past couple of years I thought I'd draw attention to the band's latest

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Happy New Year to everybody, and how better to start the new jazz year at Trinity than with Spats Langham and the crew in a concert dedicated to "The Jazzy Side of Bing"? Though mainly a sentimental crooner in his later years, the younger Bing was very much a part of the Jazz Age, and in the 1920s and 30s always liked to surround himself with the top jazz musicians of the day. Spats Langham is 

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Marc Myers has a fascinating interview with Sheila Jordan on his Jazz Wax site. In two parts this is part one. Lance.

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I've included this because a) some of our readers like Evan Parker and b) some of our readers may like oysters and Whitstable is famous for them.Off The Page is the UK's only literary festival devoted to music criticism and audio culture. Taking place in the seaside town of Whitstable in Kent, this unique weekend-long event looks to expand the discourse surrounding contemporary sound and music by

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No landslide winners but GREG ABATE with the PAUL EDIS TRIO just edged it from the Paul Booth Trio, Tim Garland/Jim Mullen, Vasilis Xenopoulos with the Paul Edis Trio, Tommaso Starace Quartet and the Stan Tracey Quartet.At a local level the LEW WATSON TRIO's set at the Lit and Phil Jazzathon stood out although given the number of times PAUL EDIS appeared - and held his own - with other nominated

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-70012631629477997372012-01-02T18:25:00.001Z2012-01-02T20:04:02.733Z

Iain MacAulay (tmb/vcl); Derek Fleck (ten/clt); Brian Chester (pno); J.C. Hallam (bs); Ollie Rillands (dms) + John Broddle/Teresa Armstrong (vcl); Barry Soulsby (clt); Mike Durham (tpt); Roy Gibson (pno).As always, a fun packed, well attended Monday afternoon at the Crescent Club - the jewel in the crown of Cullercoats' afternoon activities.Perdido had a good mainstreamy sound and St Louis Blues

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Happy Birthday and Happy New Year to Lindsay. Lance.

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The more observant of you will have noticed that the Christmas heading has gone and with it the old Art Blakey one.The new header pictures a drummer, a saxophonist and a bass player.A free pint of real ale - none of this foreign lager stuff or keg bitter - will be given to the first person to identify the sax player and the drummer. If you can also identify the bass player you get two pints as

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A fun and interesting night filled to near capacity with musicians and others who followed this alternative celebration to bring in the New Year..Spirited Keith was dishing out christmas crackers, mince pies and biscuits for his guests. The night began with a set by the Bud Tones (featuring a promising guitarist called Richard Herdman from London, originally from Leadgate in County Durham). Safe

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Tonight I received the sad news that Dave died yesterday, 31st December, 2011, in the hospice at Ulverston. He was a kind, funny man who played a lot of trumpet, and will be sorely missed by his friends and everyone who enjoyed his playing and his personality on and off the bandstand. He and I played together so often over a period of about 15 years that we got to that nice point where we each

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As 2011 draws to a close I ponder as to whether a year has ever passed so quickly?! Seems like only yesterday we were bemoaning the loss of gigs because of the weather. Today we seem to be losing them because of a "cold spell" in Arts Council funding. As a non-political person it ill-becomes me to comment except it must be bad when Vasilis Xenopoulos has to go to Greece for a gig! - or maybe it

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Keith's New Years Eve jam session for all of the bands/musicians who play/have played at the caff. Get along for a night of good company and jamming, or come after your gig. Beats looking for a party that will never happen or waiting in vain for something good to come on Jools Holland. Pass the invite on. Paul Grainger (on Facebook).

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To make life easier for those who have to 'leg it' for a last bus or Metro, I've decided to start and finish the sessions by the Vieux Carré Jazzmen half an hour earlier. Also, these revised times will allow the band members to have a couple of leisurely pints after the gig - it's what you call a 'win-win situation'. THE MILLSTONE Haddricks Mill Road, South Gosforth8.30 - 10.30pm commencing 

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John Taylor has suggested that this Caro Emerald video is the best. Maybe - it's PDG and I love Caro Emerald (I wish!) What do you think? Lance. PS: Caro, along with Sandie Shaw and Buddy Greco, is on Jools tonight.

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Gabriele Heller (vcl); Paul Beck (keys); Steve Glendinning (gtr); Dave Parker (bs).  Another successful gig from this new band.  I hesitate to call them promising, because they’ve already fulfilled promises, with even more assurance than at their first gig a couple of months ago.  This time they faced the challenge of a noisy audience, especially from the back of the room, but they rose to the

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-57996808466726120822011-12-30T00:30:00.000Z2011-12-30T00:30:34.558Z

Whilst enjoying Gabi and co at Hoochie last night I met Tom Gilroy - a pianoman whose CV includes residencies at La Dolce Vita and Club 69 back in those "Get Carter" days when Newcastle had a thriving night club scene.Actually, at Hoochie, that scene could be resurrected.... Tom was interesting to talk to and surely has a million memories of the local scene from back then to share. Must catch up

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Although not the best known of singers Barbara Lea who died yesterday (December 28) was indeed one of the best - if you doubt me listen to her singing Hoagy's Baltimore Oriole (and dig the lyrical trumpet of Johnny Windhurst).Back in 1956 Downbeat critics voted Barbara the most promising newcomer - she certainly lived up to that promise. Where Have You Been? (Great song, great singing and, again,

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Thursday night jazz returns to Hoochie Coochie tonight with up and coming new band Gabriele Mit Drei (Gabriele Heller (vcl); Paul Beck (pno); Dave Parker (bs); Steve Glendinning (gtr).) The band's first gig even brought them a mention among our Gig of the Year nominations which is no small achievement given the number of gigs that take place. I've seen and heard them since and can confirm that

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-23066251127185026922011-12-28T21:17:00.001Z2011-12-29T12:55:08.462Z

Hi Lance, I enclose a copy of an email I have just received, which you may want to mention on the blog. You will remember Dave Savill as a trumpet player who came to San Sebastian with the Newcastle Big Band around 1970. A lovely guy who has lived for several years in the south Lakes and has played with me on and off for a long time. If anyone remembers him I'm sure he would appreciate their good

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-5270374126521567352011-12-28T21:10:00.003Z2011-12-28T22:11:28.235Z

Wandered into one of our local charity shops - CD  "Dave Newton Meets Brian Lemon to play Hoagy Carmichael" - 99p! "Keep the change", I said as I left for the more (less) serious shopping of the day. Tell you what if this 1998 disc had been released in 2011 it would have been the one. Great players, great songs. Lance. PS: One Morning in May - what a song - Mel Tormé and Matt Monro also handled

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Miles Watson (tpt/vcl/dms); Terry Dalton (tmb); Andy Lee (alt); Tony Winder (ten/sop/fl/clt); Roy Gibson (keys); Robin Douthwaite (gtr); Stan Nicholson (bs); Laurie Brown (dms/vcl/clt).When enquiring if today's session was on - many have fallen by the wayside owing to the holiday season etc.- Miles assured me that the show would go on comparing it to The Windmill who didn't close during The Blitz

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-59894605186916357812011-12-28T07:24:00.001Z2011-12-28T20:52:13.298Z

Following the success of this year's Whitley Bay Classic Jazz Party tickets are now on sale for the 2012 event held again at the four star Village Hotel (weekend of Oct. 26/ 27/28). Tickets are limited to 280 so it would seem to be a good idea to get in PDQ! This, I'm informed from across the Atlantic, will be the last ever... Details here. Lance.

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American tenorist (plus sop/flute/piano) died on Boxing Day aged 88. A musician capable of crossing most divides it is reported he left Miles Davis's band because "The music was too conservative!) He recorded with Andrew Hill on Blue Note as well as under his own name. A spell with Cecil Taylor followed by which time he was considered to be one of foremost avant garde players.The link includes

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Our man in Hong Kong, that intrepid trumpet player, trombonist, band leader and jazz archivist Colin Aitchison, has collated 38 photos and memorabilia of trombonist Tommy Weatherley. Photos show Tommy with bands such as Teddy Foster, The Squadronaires, Jimmy Bence, Harry Bence, Ronnie Keene and Don Smith. Some photos were taken on board Cunard liners others at various ballrooms including the

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As the year draws to a close I'm struck by the diversity of the bands nominated in our Gig of the Year feature. So much so that no one gig is a clear leader which just goes to show that our local promoters are providing a wide and varied program.Those gigs which have got the slight edge are Greg Abate, The Paul Booth Organ Trio - both at the Corner House - The Tomasso Starace Quartet at The

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-18487861189730704252011-12-25T21:46:00.000Z2011-12-25T21:46:45.370Z

Logging on to SHOUTcast, the site that collates all the jazz on-line radio stations, has been a positive delight this evening. Particularly the station Bebop - S K Y . F M - swinging to the sounds....Listening to Dexter Gordon, Sonny Criss, Serge Chaloff, Oscar Peterson, Red Rodney, Milt Jackson, Cannonball and countless others from my favoured idiom more than made up for the Val Doonican style

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-33603466746292498852011-12-25T17:56:00.001Z2011-12-25T19:46:16.609Z

There is a 'gig' today - Christmas Day! Radio 3's Jazz Line-Up (11:00 pm) honours the late Michael Garrick who died in November with a session recorded earlier this month at the BBC's Maida Vale Studios featuring a performance of Garrick's Peter Pan jazz suite directed by his son Gabriel. Russell.

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-69806665619214929022011-12-24T18:57:00.001Z2011-12-24T19:03:36.349Z

We haven't run a "CD of the Year" poll but if we had I think Deirdre Cartwright and Kathy Dyson's Emily Remembered would have been high on my list. Their tribute to the late Emily Remler is as effective on disc as it was when they played the Side Café a couple of years back.Lance.

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There I was on King Street, camera at the ready, all keyed up to hear the VCJ adding to the Xmas festivities. Alas, I heard no banjo strumming and by rights I should have picked up on it 'round 'bout Tyne Dock. Disappointed(ish) I left King Street and drowned my sorrows in the Alum House.Approaching the Metro an hour or so later I was informed that the VCJ had indeed been playing their unique

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We'd Just like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year in 2012. From; Colin, Mike and All The Gang At Ned Kelly's Last Stand, Hong Kong. PS. As you can see by the photos we are in the festive spirit.

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-60642463388867253992011-12-23T21:01:00.001Z2011-12-23T21:49:18.754Z

Nothing to do with Jazz but, as a cycling enthusiast, to me Mark Cavendish winning the BBC Sports Personality of the Year was akin to say Brass Jaw being awarded the Mercury Prize or Jack Vettriano the Turner Prize!. Lance.

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Christine Tobin (vcl); Liam Noble (pno).This was a really enjoyable Hall Two gig from the strong, sweet voice of Christine Tobin and the talented Liam Noble.  Carol King’s 1971 Tapestry album was celebrated lovingly, with most of the original songs performed in a more jazzy style, with some excellent piano solos.  Someone commented on Tobin's dress - blue with a golden pattern which may have been

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Brian Bennett (banjo & vocals), Fred Rowe (trumpet & vocals), Barry Soulsby (clarinet & vocals), Lawrence McBriarty (trombone), Brian Sibbald (double bass) & Fred Thompsom (drums & vocals)The Millstone in South Gosforth has a renewed commitment to real ale and with the recent opening of the upstairs function room (latterly occupied by pigeons) it didn't take long for the entrepreneurial Brian

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-9032894174900464892011-12-22T23:40:00.001Z2011-12-22T23:45:33.925Z

Joe Errington (tpt/vcl); Herbie Hudson (tmb/hca/vcl); Jim McBriarty (clt/sop/vcl); Mike Bird (clt); George Richardson (pno); Alan Rudd (bs); Mike Humble (dms); Olive Rudd (vcl)..Plus Mike Bird and the Fledglings. Mike (clt); Emma (euph/alt); Alexander and William (cor.)This was quite a memorable afternoon and not least because I won a Xmas tea towel in the raffle - delete 'not'! Joe Errington

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Merry Christmas to you and all the 'Bebop Spoken Here' followers and I hope to see you in the New Year. Jan 8th Ruth Lambert (plug!) Adrian T.Splinter @ The Bridge. PS: Splinter & The Bridge?

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Dave Weisser (Fluglehorn/Vocals/Percussion), Kevin Eland (Trumpet), Paul Edis (Alto Sax/Clarinet), Jeff Smith (Tenor Sax) Barry Ashcroft/Harley Johnson (Keys), Lloyd Wright (Guitar), Ivan Scutt/Jonathan Proud (5 string bass) and David Francis/Michael Howard (Drums). Repertoire included Secret Love, On Green Dolphin Street, Straight No Chaser and Alice in Wonderland. Solos were elegant and

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-47821190523479703132011-12-22T09:46:00.000Z2011-12-23T20:16:59.973Z

Now's The Time to let us know the gigs you have enjoyed most this year. Because of the impossibility of rating one above all others - a bit like not getting married some might say - perhaps a ceiling of 3 gigs.I look forward to reading your choices. you can either enter them here as a comment or email me direct at lanceliddle@gmail.com.Lance.PS: See comments for complete listings to date. Don't

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-35468349705809523142011-12-21T21:58:00.002Z2011-12-21T22:03:15.479Z

Eddie Bellis (tmb); John Hudson (ten); Alan Marshall (alt); Kevin Eland (tpt); Bill Brittan (pno); Alan Rudd (bs gtr); Roy Willis (gtr);  Paul Wight (dms).Eddie Bellis can frequently be seen at The Sage selling icecream, cd's etc. you name it Eddie has sold it. However, tonight he was moonlighting at the same venue with his new band Lickety Split.I'd heard good reports about the band and I'm

Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-64587196067639087272011-12-21T12:53:00.000Z2011-12-21T12:53:08.919Z

Xmas may be almost upon us but Santa has come early for jazz fans.Tonight that great new band, Lickety Split play on the Concourse at The Sage, Gateshead. It is free and they give the down beat at 6:00pm.I have yet to hear them although everyone who has done raves about the band so give it a shot.The early start means you also have time to hot foot over to The Chilli on Chillingham Road, Heaton

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Just a reminder that there are those out there who have yet to submit their Gig of the Year nominations. I'm not going to name names but I know who you are and You know who you are (song title in there somewhere.)So please put on those last minute thinking caps and add your comments via this link. Lance.

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Stan Tracey (piano), Simon Allen (alto & tenor saxophones), Andy Cleyndert (double bass) & Clark Tracey (drums) + Ben Tracey (narration)Reviewing Sunday's storming session at the Bridge Hotel, Bebop Spoken Here's Main Man - LL - suggested that Stan Tracey would have to play like he's never played before at The Sage the following night to win the accolade of 'Gig of the Year'. LL said all bets

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It isn't often Kylie Minogue pops up on this site however, today she is here with good reason for on Thursday - on Radio 2 at 22:00 hours (10pm in civilian time) - Kylie presents an hour length program on the late Blossom Dearie.Details.Thanks to John Taylor for this info.Lance. iplayer.

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Tim Garland (ten/sop); Jim Mullen (gtr); Andy Champion (bs); Adrian Tilbrook (dms).GIG OF THE YEAR? For me all bets are off - this was it! Never have so many enthusiasts been crammed into the small confines of the Bridge Hotel for a Splinter gig and justifiably so. Such was the ambiance created between band and listener that I didn't allow myself to ponder the question as to where were you all

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Doctors have released the sad news that soul/blues singer Etta James has been diagnosed as terminally ill with chronic Leukaemia. It was just last month I reviewefd her final studio recording The Dreamer, little realising the underlying tragedy beneath it all. May you find peace you were a musical inspiration to many.Report and recording of At Last. Lance.

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Tomorrow it is all happening - unfortunately most of it at the same time!The Jazz Café Jam gets later and later in kicking off so I would guess that no sooner has it started than it will be time for Jambone to stomp off at The Sage but, across the river at The Bridge, Tim Garland, Jim Mullin, Andy Champion and some chap called Tilbrook on drums will be preparing to wassail! To complicate matters

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Three days before his 82nd birthday, Roberta Gamberini has broken the news on Facebook of the death of Bob Brookmeyer earlier today (Dec. 16).Arguably jazz's finest valve trombone player he was also a capable pianist and a very fine composer and arranger frequently associated with Gerry Mulligan. Brookmeyer also recorded with Stan Getz, Clark Terry and countless others including this live duo

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YouTube classics from the 1930's - 30's Jazz. Lance.

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Zoe Gilby (vcl); Mark Williams (gtr); Andy Champion (bs); Richard Brown (dms). An office party had been celebrating all day - the volume of noise was akin to that at the Leazes End at St. James' Park - or whatever they call it now - after Newcastle had scored the winning goal. Zoe faced a daunting task! The start was delayed but the decibels increased until it was a case of "The Show Must

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Lickety Split: Eddie Bellis (trombone), John Hudson (tenor saxophone), Alan Marshall (alto saxophone), Kevin Eland (trumpet), Bill Brittan (keyboards), Alan Rudd (electric bass), Roy Wills (guitar) & Paul Wight (drums)  Eddie Bellis' Lickety Split made a return visit to the Chillingham following a most successful debut performance in October. Blues Walkopened the set with trumpeter Kevin Eland

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Olive Rudd (vcl); Herbie Hudson (tmb/hca/vcl); Jim McBriarty (alt/clt/vcl); George Richardson (pno); Alan Rudd (bs); Mike Humble (dms). Christmas spirit was in the air as Herbie sent his vocal letter to Santa  - I Want A Little Girl (or a big one!). Herbie had foresaken his trusty Bb/F trombone for the standard Bb model (with copper bell) - he still blew well although on one number, I've

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