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Stan Woodward: ''We're part of the British jazz scene, but we don't play London jazz. We play Newcastle jazz. The Knats album represents many things, but most importantly that Newcastle isn't overlooked". (DownBeat, April 2025).

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

17945 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 17 years ago. 266 of them this year alone and, so far, 22 this month (April 8).

From This Moment On ...

April 2025.

Mon 14: Harmony Brass @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Mon 14: Zoë Gilby Quintet @ The Black Bull, Blaydon. 8:00pm. £10.00.

Tue 15: Jam session @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. House trio: Michael Young, Paul Grainger, Abbie Finn.

Wed 16: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 16: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 16: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. CANCELLED!

Thu 17: Jazz Appreciation North East @ Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle NE1 7BJ. 2:00pm. £4.00. Subject: Only Six Standards.
Thu 17: Redwell @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. Free. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.

Fri 18: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 18: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 18: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 18: Jason Isaacs @ St. James’ STACK, Newcastle. 1:00-2:45pm. Free. Vocalist Isaacs working with backing tapes.
Fri 18: Jason Isaacs @ STACK, Seaburn. 3:30-5:30pm. Free. Vocalist Isaacs working with backing tapes.

Fri 18: Alexia Gardner @ Fika Gallery, Oldgate, Morpeth NE61 1LT. 7:00pm. Trio (Gardner, Alan Law, Jude Murphy).RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 13

Fri 18: Sarah Jane Morris & Tony Remy: The Sisterhood @ Cluny 2, Newcastle. 7:30pm (doors). £25.00.

Sat 19: Jason Isaacs @ STACK, Exchange Sq., Middlesbrough. 1:00-3:00pm. Free. Vocalist Isaacs working with backing tapes.
Sat 19: Joseph Carville Trio @ The Vault, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free.
Sat 19: Merlin Roxby @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. Free. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.

Sun 20: Paul Skerritt @ Hibou Blanc, Newcastle. 2:00pm. Free. Vocalist Skerritt working with backing tapes.
Sun 20: Salty Dog @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 7:00pm. Free. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.
Sun 20: Spilt Milk @ STACK, Exchange Sq., Middlesbrough. 7:00-9:00pm. Free. Nolan Brothers (vocal harmonies).
Sun 20: Tweed River Jazz Band @ The Barrels Ale House, Berwick-upon-Tweed. 7:00pm. Free.
Sun 20: C.A.L.I.E @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm.

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, May 05, 2014

Greg Spero May Dates.

Friday May 9th – The Continental, Preston 8.00pm tickets £8 see
Saturday May 10th – afternoon, The Fuse, Prudhoemusic masterclass from the band with students from the Fuse Arts Centre and Core Music.
Saturday May 10th - Dacre Hall, Lanercost 7.30pm tickets £10 from Brampton Post Office or from David Gosling on 016977 41829
Sunday May 11th – Splinter @ the Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne admission £6, more info  www.splinterjazz.co.uk
Monday May 12th - The Fuse, Prudhoe, 8.00pm tickets £10, £8 concessions from Core Music 01434 601993, The Fuse 01661 839380
Thursday May 15th –  Recital Room, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University
Solo piano slot of 30mins on Steinway grand in support to Roger Beaujolais Quartet
Admission £10.00 | £8.00 concessions | £6.00 students
Friday May 16th with Special Guest Roz Sluman (sax)- Upfront Theatre, nr Penrith, 8.00pm tkts £12  www.up-front.com
Tel.017684 84538 to book and pay by card. An optional pre-concert supper can be booked in the gallery restaurant from 6pm.
Saturday May 17th –Dacre Hall, Lanercost 13.00hrs – 16.00hrs- music masterclass from the band with students organized by Roz Sluman
Saturday May 17th – Private Par
Sunday May 18th – Wainsgate Chapel, Hebden Bridge, 3.00 pm.
admission £8(concessions £6) at the door, morwww.wainsgate.co.uk
Tuesday May 20th - Solo piano 'An Evening with Greg Spero' - Brambles Bistro, Brampton. tkts £20 to include a main course meal (desserts extra) tel: 016977 3330 to book 
Thursday May 29th – Solo piano 'An Evening with Greg Spero' – Valvonna & Crolla Vincaffe, Edinburgh. 8.00pm
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1 comment :

Anonymous said...

Saw Greg Spero Quartet last night in Preston. Brilliant. Eight quid (!!!) to see four young jazz musicians of the highest quality. Do not miss these guys while they are here.

Saturday, May 10, 2014 3:42:00 pm

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