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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.

Friday, April 25, 2014

Brassy B - Massive Waxa EP Launch - Cluny May 1. 7pm. £5.


(From the Cluny website).
"Often seen on the streets of Newcastle, Brassy B are a unique new addition to the North East scene with their trendy horns and tasty beats.
Their self-titled début EP, recorded at Loft Studios, is a rare mix of brassy jazz with hints of hip hop, dub, disco and funk complete with a range of original tunes as well as a brassed up version of Paul Simon’s ‘50 Ways To Leave Your Lover’.
Taking influences from Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and Hot 8 Brass Band, the 10-piece group brought up together in Heaton and Gosforth take to The Cluny their first Newcastle gig this year.
Brooke Bentham
Brooke Bentham is an 18 year old singer/songwriter from South Shields. About to release her EP in the late spring, she takes inspiration from the likes of Bob Dylan, Bon Iver and Fleet Foxes amongst others.
Big Figure
Big Figure are a six piece band hailing from Newcastle upon Tyne. With a unique sound, the band takes progressive rock and heats it up with elements of punk, funk and reggae, as well as calling out to bands such as The Doors, Led Zeppelin, The Clash, Pink Floyd and The Jimi Hendrix Experience"
(From the Cluny Website).
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