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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

Monday, September 12, 2011

The Panama Jazzmen Story

The Story of the Newcastle based Panama Jazzmen, 1951-2000, billed as "The North's Leading Jazz Attraction" they achieved great success, especially in the 1950's & 60's, playing for dances, jazz clubs, concerts & festivals, where they played on the same bill as many top acts, such as Louis Armstrong, Kenny Ball, Ken Colyer, the Beatles, etc, etc. Includes Audio Tracks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aekqQIkZvks
Alan Rudd.
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2 comments :

Roly said...

Enjoyed this immensely. Very moving too. A great tribute to the legendary Tyneside jazz band.
Well done Alan.
Roly

Monday, September 12, 2011 6:26:00 pm
Anonymous said...

Agree with Roly, what a good job you have done on this video of one of the major bands in the North East, great stuff...
Colin Aitchison (Hong Kong)

Thursday, September 29, 2011 2:39:00 am

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