Bebop Spoken There

Emma Rawicz: "In a couple of years I've gone from being a normal university student to suddenly being on international stages." DownBeat January 2026.

The Things They Say!

This is a good opportunity to say thanks to BSH for their support of the jazz scene in the North East (and beyond) - it's no exaggeration to say that if it wasn't for them many, many fine musicians, bands and projects across a huge cross section of jazz wouldn't be getting reviewed at all, because we're in the "desolate"(!) North. (M & SSBB on F/book 23/12/24)

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18246 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 17 years ago. 100 of them this year alone and, so far this month (Jan. 31), 100

From This Moment On ...

JANUARY 2026

Wed 04: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 04: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 04: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Thu 05: Jazz Appreciation North East @ Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle NE1 7BJ. 2:00pm. £5.00. Subject:Times of the Day & Trios.
Thu 05: Jeremy McMurray’s Pocket Jazz Orchestra @ Arc, Stockton. 8:00pm. Special guest Emma Wilson.
Thu 05: Tees Hot Club @ Dorman’s Club, Middlesbrough. 8:30pm.

Fri 06: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 06: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 06: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 06: Durham Alumni Big Band & Saltburn Big Band @ Saltburn Theatre. 7:30pm. £12.00. Two big bands on stage together!
Fri 06: Nauta + Littlewood Trio @ Little Buildings, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Double bill + jam session.
Fri 06: FILM: Made in America @ Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Ornette Coleman.
Fri 06: Deep Six Blues @ Queen’s Hall, Hexham. 7:30pm.

Sat 07: The Big Easy @ St Augustine’s Parish Centre, Darlington. 12:30pm. £10.00. Darlington New Orleans Jazz Club.
Sat 07: Tees Bay Swing Band @ The Blacksmith’s Arms, Hartlepool. 1:30-3:30pm. Free. Open rehearsal.
Sat 07: Play Jazz! workshop @ The Globe, Newcastle. 1:30pm. £27.50. Tutor: Steve Glendinning. St Thomas & Bésame Mucho. Enrol at: learning@jazz.coop.
Sat 07: Side Cafe Oᴙkestar @ Café Under the Spire, Gateshead. 6:30pm. Table reservations: 0191 477 3970.
Sat 07: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Red Lion, Earsdon. 8:00pm. £3.00.

Sun 08: Swing Tyne @ The Cluny, Newcastle. 12 noon (doors). Donations. Swing dance taster class (12:30pm) + Hot Club de Heaton (live performance). Non dancers welcome.
Sun 08: Am Jam @ The Globe, Newcastle. 2:00pm. Free.
Sun 08: 4B @ The Ticket Office, Whitley Bay. 3:00pm. Free.
Sun 08: Gerry Richardson’s Big Idea @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm.

Mon 09: Mark Williams Trio @ Yamaha Music School, Blyth. 1:00pm.
Mon 09: Harmony Brass @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.

Tue 10: Jazz Jam Sandwich @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Reviewers wanted

Whilst BSH attempts to cover as many gigs, festivals and albums as possible, to make the site even more comprehensive we need more 'boots on the ground' to cover the albums seeking review - a large percentage of which never get heard - report on gigs or just to air your views on anything jazz related. Interested? then please get in touch. Contact details are on the blog. Look forward to hearing from you. Lance

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

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.
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