Bebop Spoken There

David Bailey (photographer): ''When I was 16 I wanted to look like Chet Baker. He was my idol - him and James Dean.'' (Talking Pictures documentary : Four beats to the bar and no cheating April, 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

18482 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 18 years ago. 346 of them this year alone and, so far this month (April 30 ) 80

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

May

Mon 04: Friends of Jazz @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Mon 04: Pete Tanton’s Cuban Heels @ The Library, South Parade, Whitley Bay. 4:00-6:00pm. Free.
Mon 04: Saltburn Big Band @ Saltburn House Hotel. 7:00-9:00pm. Free.

Tue 05: Leah Kirk (voice): Final Year Music Recital @ The Band Room, Music Studios, Assembly Lane, Newcastle University. 2:30pm. Free, open to the public.
Tue 05: Jenny Baker (voice): Final Year Music Recital @ The Band Room, Music Studios, Assembly Lane, Newcastle University. 4:20pm. Free, open to the public.
Tue 05: Jam session @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. House trio: Stu Collingwood (piano); Paul Grainger (double bass); Tim Johnston (drums).
Tue 05: Customs House Big Band @ The Masonic Hall, Ferryhill. 7:30pm. Free.

Wed 06: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 06: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 06: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Thu 07: Robert Finley @ The Cluny, Newcastle. 7:30pm (doors). £17.50. Excellent US falsetto soul/blues voice.
Thu 07: ALT @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. Alan Law, Paul Grainger, Rob Walker. Thu 07: Liam & Shayo @ The Globe , Newcastle. 8:00pm. £5.00. Liam Oliver (guitar), Shayo Oshodi (vocals).
Thu 07: Tees Hot Club @ Dorman’s Club, Middlesbrough. 8:30pm.

Fri 08: Alan Law Trio @ Bishop Auckland Methodist Church. 1:00pm. £9.00. Law, Mick Shoulder, John Bradford.
Fri 08: Giles Strong & Richard Herdman @ Jesmond Library, Newcastle. 1:00pm. £5.00. Guitar duo.
Fri 08: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 08: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 08: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 08: Milne Glendinning Band @ Cobalt Studios, Newcastle. 6:00pm . Free. A Late Shows event.
Fri 08: Nigel Kennedy @ The Hippodrome, Darlington. 7:30pm. Line-up inc. Alec Dankworth.

Sat 09: SH#RP Collective w. Lindsay Hannon @ Church of Holy Name, Jesmond, Newcastle. 7:30pm (7:00pm doors). £15.00 (inc. a welcome drink). Advance booking essential. Bring own snacks, drinks to be purchased at ‘donations’ bar. All proceeds to charity. A Jesmond Community Festival event.
Sat 09: East Coast Swing Band @ Jubilee Hall, Rothbury. 7:30pm. £10.00.

Sun 10: Michael Young Trio @ The Engine Room, Sunderland. 12 noon. Free. Note earlier start.
Sun 10: 58 Jazz Collective @ Jackson’s Wharf, Hartlepool. 1:00-3:00pm. Free.
Sun 10: Am Jam @ The Globe, Newcastle. 2:00pm. Free.
Sun 10: The Chet Set @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm. £12.00., £10.00., £7.00.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Press release: Christmas @ Ronnie's

Giacomo Smith's Big Band present Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite and More

5:30pm, Thursday 4th – Saturday 6th December 2025
Italian-born clarinettist, saxophonist and composer Giacomo Smith’s Big Band has become a Ronnie Scott’s Christmas tradition. Formed during Kansas Smitty’s livestreams in 2020 with a performance of Ellington and Strayhorn’s Nutcracker, the band now mixes Smith’s original arrangements with swinging classics from Goodman, Basie, and Ellington. The lineup includes standout soloists Joe Webb, Pete Horsfall, Daniel Higham, Alec Harper, Rico Tommaso, Laura Jurd, and more.

Emma Smith presents Snowbound
12pm, Sunday 7th December 2025
https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/find-a-show/emma-smith-presents-snowbound
This show promises festive magic with brand-new arrangements of classics like Ella Fitzgerald’s I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm and Barbra Streisand’s Snowbound. Smith has performed everywhere from the O2 Arena to world-class jazz clubs, collaborating with Michael Bublé, Quincy Jones Orchestra, Jeff Goldblum, Postmodern Jukebox, Bobby McFerrin, and Seal.


A Georgia Cécile Kinda Christmas!

5.30pm & 8.30pm, Wednesday 10th – Thursday 11th December 2025
Double Jazz FM award-winner Georgia Cécile presents a live Christmas special with original and classic tunes infused with late-60s jazz grooves. Inspired by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, and Esperanza Spalding, Cécile, whose debut album topped the UK Jazz & Blues charts, performs with her talented band and a stellar brass section for a festive, stylish celebration.

Liane Carroll's Cold Turkey!

12pm – 6pm, Friday 26th December 2025 
Join acclaimed jazz vocalist Liane Carroll with bassist Roger Carey and drummer Russell Field for a mix of her hits, classic jazz, festive tunes, and a touch of Tom Waits-style humour, perfectly paired with champagne, cocktails, and hangover treats.

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