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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)

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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.

Monday, August 14, 2023

Munch Manship Quartet @ the Railway, Stockport - August 13

(© Jeff Pritchard)
Munch Manship (tenor sax/flute); Paul Kilvington (keys); Dave Lynane (bass); Dave Hassell (drums)

Sunday night at the Railway is the main attraction for jazz fans in Stockport and they were all out early to catch the start of tonight’s performance by veteran reedsman Munch Manship who opened the show with a lively workout on the popular standard by Brooks Bowman East of the Sun. Right from the first note I had a feeling that it was going to be an enjoyable evening and I wasn't wrong. 

Just before the show commenced, I had a quick word with Munch about his tenor sax. It was in great condition and Munch told me it was a 1962 Selmer that used to belong to the late sax maestro Alan Fawkes a musician that I saw frequently during the time he was active and is greatly missed by those who knew him. I didn’t confirm this with Munch but I’m pretty sure the horn is a Mark VI model.  


Sometimes when Munch brings a flute to a gig, it stays on its stand unplayed but tonight he decided to feature the instrument on the final number, Samba de Orfeu. He sounded great to me and his efforts drew much applause. 


Mention must be made  of the outstanding work of the rhythm section and I always like to see Dave Lynane, a real jazz bass legend, taking care of business. Paul Kilvington was his usual energetic self and Dave Hassell once again impressed me on both sticks and brushes.


No jazz here on Tuesday 15. Next jazz night is Sunday August 20 with the Gavin Barras Quartet. Mike Farmer

 

East of the Sun; The Drum; Have You Met Miss Jones?; In a Sentimental Mood; The Jamfs Are Coming; I’m Old Fashioned; The Duke; This I Dig Of You; Only Trust Your Heart; Samba de Orfeu

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