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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)

Postage

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, November 17, 2025

Press release: Sleep Suppressor + Christie-Chan Duo + Liam & Shayo @ the Globe - Nov. 27

On Thursday 27 November The Globe is hosting a triple bill that stretches the definition of jazz – from the Great American Songbook to video-game music.

The headline act is Sleep Suppressor, a contemporary jazz-rock band playing original music composed by George Ivanov (guitar) and Haaruun Miller (saxes) who both trained under Paul Edis. They are supported by the powerful rhythm section of Dave Parker (bass) and Joe Deans (drums). Since launching in January 2023, Sleep Suppressor has wowed audiences in jazz and rock venues in the North East and recently in Leeds and Nottingham.

Saxophonist Harvey Parkin-Christie and drummer Teruki Chan are leading lights in the free jazz scene in Leeds. Since their debut in July 2023, they have toured across the UK and beyond, reaching as far as Tsuruga (Japan), Brecon (Wales) and Szeged (Hungary).

Shayo Oshodi, whose luscious voice has been grabbing attention across Tyneside, has formed a duo with local guitarist Liam Oliver to develop her favourite songs from jazz and beyond.

Altogether an extraordinary night of jazz at The Globe! Buy tickets HERE.

Thursday 27 November, 8pm (doors 7pm)

Tickets: £8 advance, £10 door, £6 for 25 and under

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