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October
Sun 13: Am Jam @ The Globe, Newcastle. 2:00pm. Free.
Sun 13: Emma Wilson @ Tyne Bar, Newcastle. 4:00pm. Free. Blues.
Sun 13: Catfish Keith @ The Cluny. 7:00pm. Country blues.
Sun 13: Lindsay Hannon + Eleanor Adams @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 7:00pm. A 'Jar on the Bar' gig. Note, this is a change to the previously advertised gig.
Sun 13: Dulcie May Moreno Quartet @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm.
Sun 13: Jazz Jam @ Fabio’s, Saddler St., Durham. 8:00pm. Free. A DUJS event. All welcome.
Mon 14: Harmony Brass @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Mon 14: Black is the Color of My Voice @ Hippodrome, Darlington. 7:30pm. Apphia Campbell’s one-woman show inspired by Nina Simone, performed by Nicholle Cherrie.
Tue 15: Jam session @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. House trio: Alan Law (piano), Paul Grainger (double bass), Bailey Rudd (drums).
Wed 16: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 16: Cath Stephens’ improvisation workshop @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 4:30-6:00pm. Collaborative group focusing on vocal improvisations.
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.
Thu 17: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ The Holystone, Whitley Road, North Tyneside. 1:00pm. Free.
Thu 17: Olivia Cuttill Quintet @ King’s Hall, Newcastle University. 1:15pm. Free.
Thu 17: Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK: Glenn Miller & Big Band Spectacular @ Phoenix Theatre, Blyth. 7:30pm.
Thu 17: Merlin Roxby @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. Free. Ragtime piano. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.
Thu 17: Niffi Osiyemi Trio @ The Harbour View, Sunderland. 8:00pm. Free.
Thu 17: Tees Hot Club @ Dorman’s Club, Middlesborough. Guests Jeremy McMurray (keys);
Richie Emmerson (tenor sax); Mark Toomey (alto sax); Adrian Beadnell (bass). 8:30pm. Free.
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: Hot Club du Nord @ St Cuthbert’s, Crook. 7:30pm.
Fri 18: Chet Set @ Seventeen Nineteen, Hendon, Sunderland. 7:30pm. Pete Tanton & co.
Fri 18: Michael Woods @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. Doors 7:30pm (upstairs). A Hoodoo Blues dance & social event. £10.00. class & social (£10.00., £7.50., £5.00. social only). Michael Woods (country blues guitar) on stage 9:00pm.
Fri 18: East Coast Swing Band @ Hexham Abbey. 7:30pm. £9.00.
Fri 18: Ben Crosland Quartet @ Traveller’s Rest, Darlington. 8:00pm. Opus 4 Jazz Club.
Fri 18: Durham University Jazz Society’s ‘High Standards’ @ Music Dept. Music Room, Divinity House, Palace Green, Durham University DH1 3RS. 8:009-30pm. Tel: 0191 334 1419. £7.00., £5.00.
Fri 18: Ray Stubbs R&B All Stars @ Blues Underground, Nelson St., Newcastle. 9:00pm. Free.
Sat 19: Sat 19: Paula Jackman’s Jazz Masters @ St Augustine’s Parish Centre, Darlington. 12:30pm. Darlington New Orleans Jazz Club.
Jeff Hewer Trio @ The Vault, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free.
Sat 19: Howlin’ Mat @ Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. 8:00pm. Country blues guitar & vocals. A ‘Jar on the Bar’ gig.
Reviewers wanted
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Sunday Night @ The Farm
The Lindsay Hannon Plus @ Jazz Café - Feb 27.
Friday, February 27, 2015
More on Maurizio Minardi
Don't know if you realised but Maurizio Minardi, who is playing at Hexham Jazz Club next Thursday (March 5), was one of the musicians with the RSC who came into the caff one weekend in March 2012 for the Sunday Jam (playing piano), and then joined us the following Thursday playing soprano sax. He's a very talented musician with a great lyrical approach. It should be a great gig!
Cheers
More Jam @ The Globe. February 22
Strictly Smokin' Big Band @ The Millstone Feb.26.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
CD Review: Carsten Dahl - Bach Goldberg Variations
(Review by Lance).
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Bradley Johnston Trio @ The Cherry Tree.
Tom Green Septet @ Jazz Café - Feb. 24
After hearing the Tom Green Septet's album Skyline earlier this year (it was in the shake-up for January's CD of the month) I knew there was no way I was going to miss this JNE/Schmazz gig at the Jazz Café.
I wasn't disappointed!
Too much to describe in detail but the arrangements and compositions were varied and imaginative in their successful amalgamation of mood in both ensembles and solos. Picture playing the CD in your bedroom at a volume that would have the neighbours banging on the wall - that's what it was like within the confines of "The Caff's" upper room except these neighbours weren't banging on the wall.
They were clapping their hands and shouting for more!
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
CD Review: Adam Birnbaum Trio - Three of a Mind
CD Review: ISQ - Too
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Clark Terry (1920 - 2015)
I heard Clark Terry again at the North Sea Jazz Festival in 1984 where he led an octet that included Al Grey, Harry Edison, Ray Bryant and Gus Johnson. A seminal figure who will be very sadly missed. Clark Terry was 94.May he rest in peace.
Obituary.
Lance.
Budtones @ The Globe -Feb. 15.
The Road to Hong Kong with Colin Aitchison - Part Five.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Noel Dennis Trio @ Jazz Café - Feb. 20
Noel Dennis (tpt); Paul Edis (pno); Andy Champion (bs).
Coming Soon: Folk Meets Jazz @ the Jazz Co-op on Thursday March 5
Black Bulletin
Blaydon Jazz Club's official website is now part of the Black Bull's own website.
Here's the link.
www.blackbull-blaydon.co.uk
I'll also keep the listings on my own website so you can find out what's coming up either way.
Best wishes
Roly.
www.rolyveitch.20m.com
DB Jazz Project + Mojo Roller @ The Bridge Hotel. February 20
The Road to Hong Kong with Colin Aitchison - Part Four.
Friday, February 20, 2015
Last Day in New Orleans
It's all happening in Hartlepool
Start 7.30pm free admission further details tel. 01429 855800.
Gig For Tonight?
Pilgrim St. Set @ Hoochie Coochie February 19.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Rural Touring with the Nicola Farnon Trio - Dates for your Diary
The Road to Hong Kong with Colin Aitchison Part Three
The Dave Weisser Orchestra @ The Chillingham. February 18
Mardi Gras With Dr. John
In the evening l made my way to the Spotted Cat venue on Frenchman. The band was Twisted Dixie featuring Dr John on piano. (see pic) Fantastic session with standing room only.
Making my way home in the early hours I got to play washboard with one of the street bands.
Guided bus tour around the city today.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
RIP Peter Byers
Blaydon Update
Strictly Smokin' Big Band led by Michael Lamb
Close up and intimate with a full size, top class Big Band. One which is consistently getting rave reviews! Should be quite an exciting evening.
Sunday 19th April - 8pm - £5.00
Dean Stockdale Quartet plays the music of Oscar Peterson
Superb pianist Dean returned to the North East two years ago, following a lengthy period working professionally in London. Along with guitarist James Birkett and bassist Neil Harland, he plays music associated with of one of the all-time jazz piano greats, the iconic Oscar Peterson.
Our Man in Ashington who was Our Man in Atlanta is now Our Man in New Orleans!
The first event for Mardi Gras has already started. So its up and go to see Krewe of Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club
John T
If You're Near the 606 on Sunday...
Jazz Café Jam - February 17
Although disappointed at not being among the action what I did hear sounded good - indeed my fellow scribe, Russell, considered this the best ever Tuesday Jam at the Pink Lane Hot House and he could well be right.
A welcome return to Newcastle by Claire Kelly whose travels read like a catalogue of the Crosby/Hope Road films and she did look a bit like Dorothy Lamour and sung even better!
Apologies!
Lance.
CD Review – Lonely City by Allegra Levy
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
CD Review; Man Overboard Quintet - Down in the Deep Deep Blue
Monday, February 16, 2015
On The Road with JT
Don't know what to say about the film they showed [Whiplash]. Prolific swearing and practising. A little overpowering.
200 miles to go on tour bus to
Alan Glen Chilli Gig Postponed
New date will be announced when agreed.
Lance.
CD review: Ant Law – Zero Sum World
The Road to Hong Kong with Colin Aitchison - Part Two.
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Take it to the Bridge @ The Chillingham. February 11
Bradley Johnston Quartet @ The Jazz Café. February 13.
Bradley Johnston (guitar), Peter Gilligan (keyboards), Paul Susans (double bass) & Paul Wight (drums)
John Coltrane @ Newcastle City Hall - November 1961
Well Mick, I was there and I hated it! I very much preferred the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet. I just wasn't ready for Coltrane, despite having loved his earlier work on Prestige and Blue Note. Maybe I'd still feel the same today!
Imagine though, a two band gig with Elvin Jones in one band and Mel Lewis in the other!
Lance.
PS: Thanks to Ken Drew for editing program photo.
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Jazz Duo @ Hallbankgate Tonight.
Dean Stockdale Trio @ The Globe - Feb. 13.
(Review by Lance/photo courtesy of Ken Drew.)
The Road to Hong Kong with Colin Aitchison - Part One.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Mini-Workshop with Zoe Rahman @ Newcastle University - Feb. 12
Zoe Rahman @ Newcastle University - Feb. 12
Zoe Rahman (piano).
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Kathryn ‘Mississippi’ Lowdon
Improvisers Workshop @ Jazz Café - February 10
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
CD Review: Paul Jones - Short History.
(Review by Lance).
Not to be confused with the legendary British bluesman or the old-tyme party dance, this Paul Jones is a New York based saxophonist who plays two nights at Ronnie Scott's next week (Feb.18/19) with the Tim Thornton Quartet. On the strength of this, his début album, I'd suggest that anyone who lives within the sound of Bow bells (and beyond) get themselves along to Frith St. - particularly if they have a leaning towards gutsy modern tenor playing.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
CD Review: Noemi Nuti - Nice To Meet You
CD Review: Will Butterworth Trio - Live
(Review by Lance).
Monday, February 09, 2015
Barnard Castle Jazz
Ticket Link: https://www.ticketsource.co.
Wednesday 25th March: The Zoe Gilby Quartet
Ticket Link: https://www.ticketsource.co.
Wednesday 29th April: Djangologie
Ticket Link: https://www.ticketsource.co.
Wednesday 27th May: The Sue Ferris Trio
Ticket Link: https://www.ticketsource.co.
Sunday, February 08, 2015
Jason Isaacs @ Hoochie Coochie.
New Century Ragtime Orchestra @ Caedmon Hall.Feb. 7.
Paul Skerritt Band @ Ashington Jazz Club - February 4
Jazz Co-op @ The Globe: The Safe Sextet - Feb. 7
Saturday, February 07, 2015
CD Review: Glenn Wilson - Timely.
Paul Edis Trio @ The Jazz Café. February 6
Quiet Appreciation
Lance.
Friday, February 06, 2015
From Gershwin to Gillespie - Jazz @ The Lit & Phil w. Lucy Baker and Dean Stockdale. February 6.
(Review by Lance).
Levee Ramblers New Orleans Jazz Band @ St Joseph’s CMS Club, Birtley. February 5
Graeme Wilson Quartet @ The King’s Hall, Newcastle University. Feb 5
EP review: The Graeme Wilson Quartet – Pleasureland
Graeme Wilson (tenor saxophone), Paul Edis (piano &
Thursday, February 05, 2015
CD Review: Chris Klaxton - Starcode
Take it to the Bridge @ The Chillingham. Feb.4
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
Alister Spence Quartet & Paul Taylor @ Newcastle University. February 3
Jazz Café Jam - February 3.
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- Sunday Night @ The Farm
- The Lindsay Hannon Plus @ Jazz Café - Feb 27.
- More on Maurizio Minardi
- More Jam @ The Globe. February 22
- Strictly Smokin' Big Band @ The Millstone Feb.26.
- CD Review: Carsten Dahl - Bach Goldberg Variations
- Bradley Johnston Trio @ The Cherry Tree.
- Tom Green Septet @ Jazz Café - Feb. 24
- CD Review: Adam Birnbaum Trio - Three of a Mind
- CD Review: ISQ - Too
- Clark Terry (1920 - 2015)
- Budtones @ The Globe -Feb. 15.
- The Road to Hong Kong with Colin Aitchison - Part ...
- Noel Dennis Trio @ Jazz Café - Feb. 20
- Coming Soon: Folk Meets Jazz @ the Jazz Co-op on T...
- Black Bulletin
- DB Jazz Project + Mojo Roller @ The Bridge Hotel. ...
- The Road to Hong Kong with Colin Aitchison - Part ...
- Last Day in New Orleans
- It's all happening in Hartlepool
- Gig For Tonight?
- Pilgrim St. Set @ Hoochie Coochie February 19.
- Rural Touring with the Nicola Farnon Trio - Dates ...
- The Road to Hong Kong with Colin Aitchison Part Three
- The Dave Weisser Orchestra @ The Chillingham. Febr...
- Mardi Gras With Dr. John
- RIP Peter Byers
- Blaydon Update
- Our Man in Ashington who was Our Man in Atlanta is...
- If You're Near the 606 on Sunday...
- Jazz Café Jam - February 17
- Apologies!
- CD Review – Lonely City by Allegra Levy
- CD Review; Man Overboard Quintet - Down in the Dee...
- On The Road with JT
- Alan Glen Chilli Gig Postponed
- CD review: Ant Law – Zero Sum World
- The Road to Hong Kong with Colin Aitchison - Part ...
- Take it to the Bridge @ The Chillingham. February 11
- Bradley Johnston Quartet @ The Jazz Café. February...
- John Coltrane @ Newcastle City Hall - November 1961
- Jazz Duo @ Hallbankgate Tonight.
- Dean Stockdale Trio @ The Globe - Feb. 13.
- The Road to Hong Kong with Colin Aitchison - Part ...
- Mini-Workshop with Zoe Rahman @ Newcastle Universi...
- Zoe Rahman @ Newcastle University - Feb. 12
- Kathryn ‘Mississippi’ Lowdon
- Improvisers Workshop @ Jazz Café - February 10
- CD Review: Paul Jones - Short History.
- CD Review: Noemi Nuti - Nice To Meet You
- CD Review: Will Butterworth Trio - Live
- Barnard Castle Jazz
- Jason Isaacs @ Hoochie Coochie.
- New Century Ragtime Orchestra @ Caedmon Hall.Feb. 7.
- Paul Skerritt Band @ Ashington Jazz Club - February 4
- Jazz Co-op @ The Globe: The Safe Sextet - Feb. 7
- CD Review: Glenn Wilson - Timely.
- Paul Edis Trio @ The Jazz Café. February 6
- Quiet Appreciation
- From Gershwin to Gillespie - Jazz @ The Lit & Phil...
- Levee Ramblers New Orleans Jazz Band @ St Joseph’s...
- Graeme Wilson Quartet @ The King’s Hall, Newcastle...
- EP review: The Graeme Wilson Quartet – Pleasureland
- CD Review: Chris Klaxton - Starcode
- Take it to the Bridge @ The Chillingham. Feb.4
- Alister Spence Quartet & Paul Taylor @ Newcastle U...
- Jazz Café Jam - February 3.
- CD Review: Charles McPherson - The Journey
- Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ Red House Farm, Monkseaton. ...
- THE JAZZ & BLUES POCKET ORCHESTRA - New Venue
- NCRO Concert SOLD OUT!
- CD review: Strictly Smokin’ Big Band – Strictly Sm...
- Mo Scott and Dean Stockdale @ The Jazz Café - Jan 31
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