Bebop Spoken There

John Donegan: ''What you take in through your ears can come out through your fingers.'' (Notes to Which Direction October, 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

19,041 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 18 years ago. 905 of them this year alone and, so far this month (Oct. 26) 84.

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

October.

Tue 27: Alan Law @ The Ticket Office, Whitley Bay. 2:00pm. Free. Alan Law (piano) w. guest Julija Jacenaite.
Tue 27: Eva Fox & the Sound Hounds @ Newcastle Arts Centre. 7:30pm. Free (donations).

Wed 28: Vieux Carré Hot 4 @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 28: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 28: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Thu 29: Vieux Carré Hot 4 @ The Millstone, Mill Rise, South Gosforth, Newcastle. 1:00pm. Free.
Thu 29: Jazz Appreciation North East @ Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle NE1 7BJ. 2:00pm. £5.00.
Thu 29: Castillo Nuevo Orquesta @ Pilgrim, Newcastle. £6.50. 7:30pm (doors).
Thu 29: Simon Taylor Band @ Newcastle Arts Centre. 7:30pm. £8.00.
Thu 29: King Bees @ The Harbour View, Roker, Sunderland. 8:00pm. Free. Superb Chicago blues band.

Fri 30: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 30: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 30: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.

Sat 31: Saltburn Big Band + Durham Alumni Big Band @ Saltburn Community Hall. 7:30pm.
Sat 31: East Coast Swing Band @ Cramlington Village Club, Park View, Cramlington NE23 6QJ. 7:30pm. £10.00. (from venue).

November

Sun 01: Smokin’ Spitfires @ The Cluny, Newcastle. 12:45pm. £10.00.
Sun 01: Ian Bosworth Quintet @ Chapel, Middlesbrough. 1:00pm. Free. Quintet w. special guest Donna Hewitt (tenor sax, clarinet)
Sun 01: Sax Choir @ The Globe, Newcastle. 2:00pm. Free.
Sun 01: 4B @ The Ticket Office, Whitley Bay. 3:00pm. Free.
Sun 01: Sarah Heneghan Trio : The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm.

Mon 02: Friends of Jazz @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Mon 02: Saltburn Big Band @ Saltburn House Hotel. 7:00-9:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).

Wednesday, June 03, 2020

Tuesday Jam Lockdown Video


Tuesday 2 June was the 6th Jam date we have missed since lockdown, and it looks like being some significant time before we can reconvene. 

Sadly, we can’t reproduce the jam online (wi-fi latency preventing us from playing together in the moment).  I managed, however, to get contributions from 22 fantastic musicians and made a video to try and capture some of the spirit of the regular last tune of the evening where all the musicians still in the house join in for a couple of choruses.  
It's not the same as having them all in the same room, with the spirit and atmosphere that develops, but is a reminder of some of the talent we're lucky to have joining us, and hopefully will have at a jam again soon.
Paul Grainger.
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7 comments :

Russell said...

Ah! Memories of the Black Swan jam sessions. Familiar faces, the signature sound of each musician, perhaps impresario Mr P Grainger will put out a JATBS (Jazz at the Black Swan) EP/CD. I'm sure many would happily pay a fiver with any monies raised (less production costs) going to an appropriate charity.

Wednesday, June 03, 2020 8:17:00 am
Patti said...

Ohhhh - please ..... let the good times roll again. This is a wonderful reminder of what we miss so much - big thanks to Paul for putting all this together - and to all you lovely musicians for taking part.

Wednesday, June 03, 2020 9:12:00 am
NeilC said...

This evokes memories of much happier times and soon may they return . Thank you so much to the Musicians and Mr G for compiling this video it is very much appreciated . Keep well and stay safe all.

Wednesday, June 03, 2020 10:22:00 am
Abbie said...

Thanks for putting this together Paul! Looking forward to playing with you all in person soon :)

Wednesday, June 03, 2020 7:14:00 pm
JEN said...

Well done Paul for pulling this together. A great reminder of happier times! Thank you.

Thursday, June 04, 2020 11:58:00 am
Anonymous said...

How much are we all missing the Tuesday Jam? Massively is my response.

Paul that was fantastic, the complexity of putting the jam together is beyond me, great job. also a big thankyou to all the musicians who took part.

The yearning to get back to a live jam just gets greater after seeing this video.

Ron Ainsborough

Thursday, June 04, 2020 12:04:00 pm
Unknown said...

How nice to hear some 'LIVE' music. Well done Paul- great editing!
All the best, Jenny L

Saturday, June 06, 2020 3:04:00 pm

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