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Ludovic Beier (Django Festival Allstars): ''Manouche means 'free man,' and gypsies have been travelers since they migrated west from India to Europe.'' (DownBeat March, 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)

Postage

18395 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 18 years ago. 259 of them this year alone and, so far this month (Mar. 30 ), 69

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

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.

Fri 03: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 03: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 03: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 03: King Bees @ Billy Bootleggers, Newcastle. 7:00pm (doors). Free. Chicago blues.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

A Romantic Encounter

Hey There - you with the stars in your eyes. My Old Flame! (Can't even remember his name!) I Remember You - you're the one who made my dreams come true. What's New? How is the world treating you? I'm a Little on the Lonely Side Tonight. So! You met someone who set you back on your heels? Goody Goody! Day after Day, I'll always love you. I Can't Believe That you're in Love With Me. Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland. Maybe. Please - lend a little ear to my pleas. Alright, Okay, You Win. Where or When? There's a Small Hotel - by a wishing well Heartbreak Hotel - on the corner of Lonely Street? No - I do my Jumping at the Woodside. I Love you Samantha. Nancy - with the laughing face. I Apologise. Too Late Now. (Couple exit in opposite directions). Lance. PS: Alternative song scenarios invited.
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3 comments :

Anonymous said...

I need to give alternatives some thought!
Liz

Sunday, March 13, 2011 10:32:00 pm
Brian Bennett said...

Who were you with last night?
Sweet Georgia Brown
Where did you stay last night?
In a Persian Market
Was it a dream?
Yes, sir
How long has this been going on?
Since my best gal turned me down
Have you met Miss Jones?
Once in a while
You rascal you...someday you'll be sorry!

Monday, March 14, 2011 4:55:00 pm
Anonymous said...

Is you is or is you ain't my baby?
Ain't misbehavin'
Guess who I saw today?
I'm always true to you darling in my fashion
Heartbreaker
Jealousy
Just friends?
Let's call the whole thing off
It was just one of those things!
Liz

Monday, March 14, 2011 5:31:00 pm

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