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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)

Postage

18383 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 18 years ago. 247 of them this year alone and, so far this month (Mar. 17 ), 57

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

From This Moment On

March

Mon 30: Gerry Richardson Quartet @ Yamaha Music School, Blyth. 1:00pm.
Mon 30: Friends of Jazz @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.

Tue 31: Bede Trio @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. Albert Hills Wright (alto sax); Finn Carter (piano); Michael Dunlop (double bass).

April

Wed 01: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 01: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 01: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Thu 02: Jazz Appreciation North East @ Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle NE1 7BJ. 2:00pm. £5.00. Subject: Musicians playing classical & orchestral music.
Thu 02: The Noel Dennis Band @ Prohibition Bar, Albert Road, Middlesbrough TS1 2RU. 7:00pm (doors). £10.84. Quartet plus special guest Zoë Gilby. Over 21s only.
Thu 02: Renegade Brass Band @ The Cluny, Newcastle. 7:30pm (doors).
Thu 02: Shalala @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm. £7.00. adv..
Thu 02: Tees Hot Club @ Dorman’s Club, Middlesbrough. 8:30pm.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Sweet sounds on a sunny afternoon...

...who could ask for anything more?
Today saw the one day opening of the Manor House of the late Sir Noel Terry, the founder of Terry's (chocolates) of York, and what made it special was the presence of Tim New's Bejazzled a class trio well known in York & district for it's upmarket presentation.
The immaculately dressed Tim tailor-makes his music for these special occasions to perfection. Today was no exception, with sounds drifting across the lawns from his flute/clarinet & sax. Well chosen numbers ranging from Greensleeves to the Bossa Nova style Quiet nights, Lazy Afternoon, Desafinado and much more.
Don Lodge on guitar as ever and a young lady whose name escapes me on string bass. What a class act they are, and all this plus free afternoon tea of the highest quality. So thank you National Trust For choosing a trio who are worthy of gracing such occasions with style, it's just so great when organisers get it right!! Liz

1 comment :

Don said...

The young lady’s name is Chantal Lancaster
You can hear Bejazzled play next, in a public forum, at The Old White Swan, Goodramgate, 9.00 pm on Thursday 23rd September. Admission free.

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