Bebop Spoken There

Ron Carter quoting Sonny Rollins: ''What we call jazz - that's keeping the world in equilibrium. I don't care what kind of music you like out here today. It all comes from jazz.'' (DownBeat August, 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

18799 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 18 years ago. 663 of them this year alone and, so far this month (Aug. 12) 32.

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

August

Thu 13: Vieux Carré Hot 4 @ The Millstone, Mill Rise, South Gosforth, Newcastle. 1:00pm. Free.
Thu 13: Eva Fox & the Sound Hounds @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.
Thu 13: 58 Jazz Collective @ The Blacksmith’s Arms, Stranton, Hartlepool. 8:00pm. Free. CANCELLED! Back on Aug. 27.
Thu 13: Paul Skerritt @ Angels' Share, St George's Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle NE2 2SX. 8:00pm. Free. Booking advised (0191 200 1975). Skerritt w. backing tapes.

Fri 14: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 14: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 14: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 14: John Settle Quartet @ Bishop Auckland Methodist Church. 1:00pm. £9.00. John Settle (vibes); Rick Laughlin (piano); Mick Shoulder (double bass); Tim Johnston (drums).
Fri 14: Bold Big Band @ Pilgrim, Newcastle. 8:00pm. £8.00 + bf.

Sat 15: Tees Bay Swing Band @ Blacksmith’s Arms, Hartlepool. 1:30pm. Free. Open rehearsal.
Sat 15: Jake Leg Jug Band @ The White Room, Stanley. 7:45pm. £16.26.

Sun 16: Vintage Explosion @ Cliffe Park, Roker, Sunderland SR6 8DB. 5:00-10:30pm. £44.00 (inc. bf).

Mon 17: Friends of Jazz @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.

Tue 18: Jam session @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. House trio: Joe Steels, Paul Grainger, Abbie Finn.

Wed 19: Vieux Carré Hot 4 @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 19: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Monday, August 03, 2015

Musical Menu @ the Cherry Tree

The Cherry Tree Restaurant (9 Osborne Rd., Jesmond) have announced their weekly Wednesday program as follows:
Wednesday August 5:  Jeremy McMurray, James Birkett and Peter Ayton.
Wednesday August 12: Peter Gilligan, Mark Williams, and Neil Harland.
Wednesday August 19: Paul Edis, Mick Shoulder, Adam Sinclair.
Wednesday August 26: Peter Gilligan, Paul Grainger Russ Morgan (drums) and guest vocalist Alice Grace.
Advance notice
Wednesday November 4: Jo Harrop (pictured) with the Paul Edis Trio. 
Line-up looks good and the food's fantastic!
No cover charge.
Newcastle Restaurant Week Menu
OUR SPECIAL CELEBRATION MENU
GREAT QUALITY - GREAT VALUE
Broccoli and Sweet Roasted Garlic Soup (V) 
Montgomery Cheese and Spinach Soufflé (V)
Grilled Sardines, Bacon, Tomato and Samphire Salad
Home-made Pork and Apricot Terrine, Pickled Shallot, Cheddar, Chicory
Mozzarella, Yoghurt, Marjoram, Lemon and Home-made Focaccia (V)

6oz Bistro Rump Steak, traditional garnish, Fries, Peppercorn Butter
Chicken, Leek and Bacon Pie, Buttered Vegetables
Poached Salmon, New Potatoes, Broccoli, Cabbage, Basil, Lemon Hollandaise 
Smoked Hake, Fennel, Roast Shallot, Turnip Fondant
Roasted Cauliflower, Sage and Hazelnut Carbonara (V) (N)

Milk Chocolate and Orange Brownie, Chantilly, Raspberries
Limoncello Tiramisu, Blackcurrant Compote
Cherry Tree Bakewell Tart, Cherry Sorbet
Home-made Ice Creams and Sorbets
Selection of British Cheeses with our Cherry Tree Chutney


Served Tuesday 4th August to Friday 7th August - noon to 10.00pm
Saturday 8th August - noon to 6.00pm
Lunch - Two Courses £14.00 - Three Courses £17.50
Dinner - Two Courses £17.00 - Three Courses £20.50

Reservations Tel 0191 2399924 or email info@thecherrytreejesmond.co.uk
Lance.

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