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MAY 2015 FEATURES |
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Hello all,“The Steve King Big Band have just released their sixth studio album “60 NOT OUT”.The CD features as guests well known Midlands Jazzers Andy Shillingford and Bryan Corbett, together with top USA vocalist Lynn Dawes. It has already received considerable airplay on several radio stations and is available at all their gigs plus via post. (See the band’s website for details). The band are holding an official release party on Sunday 17th May at the Townend Social Club in Halesowen.As well as great music, there will be prizes, giveaways and a chance to get your copy autographed by the band. The fun starts at 8 pm and admission is only £8 on the door” Good news for all Blues and Jazz fans. The Lichfield Blues and Jazz Festival is coming to the city on June 25th –28th presented by Lichfield ArtsIt will feature top national bands plus some of regions finest musicians at various venues across the City Centre including the Cathedral, Guildhall, George Hotel, Lichfield Library plus over six pubs and restaurants. Tickets are available for the festival you can book online on www.lichfieldarts.org.uk or ring 01543-262223 There's a new venue for George Huxley's monthly event, from Thursday 28th May it will be held at Solihull British Legion, Union Rd B91 3DH enquiries 01564 730098
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Hello all,Following last year’s successful ‘sold out’ Birmingham Old Rep Theatre WW1 & D-Day commemorative concert, vocalist Gary Lewis and the Don Mather Big Band are returning to the city on September 5th. This time the venue will be the stunning Science Museum ’thinktank’ at Millennium Point.
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MARCH 2015 FEATURES |
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Hello all,March already, spring is on the way, lots of great music to look forward to, whether its the regular clubs, holdidays or Festivals, there is plenty to keep you entertained.Jazzstrata has been resident Band at the Malt House in Birmingham since 2008. The policy has been to gather together a group of excellent musicians from which bandleader, Peter Carlton, is are able to select week by week a different combination of players for the regular Sunday lunchtime sessions.The music is generally Mainstream and Dixieland with the occasional inclusion of original compositions. Guest are always welcome and there is an opportunity for those who are developing their skills to take part. A big thank you must go to Mark Phillips for all his help with the charity raffle.Jazzstrata is Gary Bell trpt Derrick Brown bs Ray Brown bs. Allan Jones drms. Robert Lloyd trbn. Trevor Lines.bs. Andy Peate trpt and p.John Smith gtr. and of course Peter Carlton cl.and saxophone.Thanks should also go to thank John Bell, the Malt House manager, and his team for their continued support.... keep Jazzin’Stella |
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FEBRUARY 2015 FEATURES |
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Happy New year!!Corner Pocket Jazz Club has moved premises to the Standard Triumph Club.It is just off the A45, not far from the village Hotel roundabout Herald Avenue. Tile Hill. Coventry. CV5 6UB 2nd Tuesday of each month.What a great success the Oxfam Stomp was, raising over £2000. The committee thank all the musicians, who gave their time for free, for taking part and for the support of all jazz fans, Les and his wife on the door and the raffle sellers Dee and Aud.Ben Holder has started a new Jazz Club in Dunchurch Village Hall, which is a lovely village just on the edge of Rugby. It will usually take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, but for February it will be on Friday the 6th Feb featuring Richard Exhall Quartet.... keep Jazzin’Stella
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Greetings and awarm welcome toour Christmas issue.Thank you very much for all message of encouragement your support is much appreciated. Keep supporting live music, there is plenty to choose from in our Listings section.
RIP Mike Burney, who died on Nov.13th. He faced his long battle with cancer with strength, optimism and his indefatigable sense of humour.He was loved and respected both as a great musician and a very nice man. He will be sadly missed
The sad news is Knowle Jazz club is no longer able to keep going, increased cost and lower attendance have forced closure. The good news is George Huxley Old Sills Jazz Club us up and running after the closure for club refurbishment.
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CONCERT AWARD SUCCESSCongratulations to Midlands vocalist Gary Lewis who been awarded the coveted Birmingham City Council ‘Platinum’ award in recognition of him organising the ‘sell out’ concert held at the Old Rep Theatre Birmingham on Sat July 5th to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War One and the 70th anniversary of D-Day .The Don Mather big Band provided the musical backing, joining Gary on vocals were Mark Carter and Colin Jordan .
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