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The Denmark Street Big Band with Ray Gelato and special guest Kevin Leo will be at Polish Jazz Cafe POSK, 246 King Street, London W6 0RF on Sat 26th May at 8.30. Admission £10. London's finest swinging big band will be presenting a special tribute show to Count Basie. For more information please see www. denmarkstreetbigband.co.uk or call Jazz Cafe POSK on 0208 7411940 or 0787 7640361

Interplay are at St Anne's Castle, Great Leighs near Chelmsford, on Friday 1st June for their monthly jazz evening. The band features John Seeley on tenor sax, and there will be an interval band. Admission is free and the music starts at 8.30pm. Come, and support live jazz in Essex!

Interplay jazz quintet are performing on the Bandstand in Priory Park, Southend, on Saturday 9th June. Music starts at 3pm. Come and enjoy jazz in the open air!

Interplay are kicking off a new regular Jazz Evening, starting on Wednesday 13th June at the Railway Hotel, Scratton Road, Southend. Music starts at 9pm and admission is free.

The Jazz Mix @ The Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea announce their last gig of the season - on Thursday 31st May 2012 - finishing off in great style with superb young rising Blues/Soul singer Jo Harman and Company. Doors open 8pm, music from 8.30pm to 11pm Admission £10, students £5 with valid photo card

She went down well with the audience last visit so it's great that she's coming back with her own band this time and what a great line-up joining her…Dave Ital (guitars), John McKenzie (bass) , Stevie Watts (keyboards) and our own local guy Martin Johnson (drums).
Since leaving a lucrative production deal with a Grammy Winning producer, Jo Harman has achieved a lot in the 18 months since she first stepped out to do her own thing, making music she loves, under her own terms. International press acclaim, numerous festival appearances, 3 separate BBC introducing sessions, opening for various legends, including touring with Average White Band, and selling out some of London's most prestigious venues, have only added to Jo's growing reputation as a blues, soul and gospel influenced singer of exceptional promise. With a world class band in tow (with CV's to prove it..Bob Dylan, Jessie J and more included), and an increasing impressive gig and festival roster, 2012 looks set to be an exciting time for this young singer. Having released a much acclaimed 'Live At Hideaway' album- including the self penned track 'Sweet Man Moses' nominated as best original composition for the 2012 British Blues Awards - Jo is currently recording tracks with an award winning producer with a view to releasing debut studio product this spring.
From gospel to soul and from rock to country, Jo is a versatile and talented writer/performer who is only just at the start of her career. Not bad for someone who has yet to release her debut album!
A talented young singer that you've got to catch live!
'real deal' BBC 'outstanding' Time Out 'more talent in one strand of her blonde hair than most singers have in their entire being' SQ 'a throwback to the golden age of music' 31 days

Julian Arguelles Quartet plays Herts Jazz Club on 7.45 pm Sunday 27 May 2012 at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City. Julian Arguelles - Tenor, Kit Downes - Piano, Sam Lasserson - Bass, James Maddren - Drums. Tickets: JUST £5 for students and under-21s; £11 online; £13 at the door; £8 members.Book online at http://www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk/whatsonstage.html

Julian has established himself as one of Europe's very finest jazz musicians. He has recently completed four hugely successful years as part of the world renowned Frankfurt Radio Big Band and as a soloist he regularly performs with internationally celebrated musicians including Hermeto Pascoal, Steve Swallow, John Abercrombie, Dave Holland, Dave Liebman, Peter Erskine, Django Bates, John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler and Carla Bley.
At the age of fourteen Julian began touring with the European Community Big Band. He quickly gained recognition as a highly original talent and in 1985 he went on to join the now legendary 21-piece UK big band 'Loose Tubes', performing with them for four years and appearing on two albums. In 1986 Julian was awarded the prestigious Pat Smythe award for young musicians. We're honoured to have him and his excellent quartet at our venue.

Fri 25th May, 8.30 Infusion with vocals from Mark Stratford and Paula Burrell on sad @ Ye Olde Smack, High Street, Leigh On Sea, Essex SS9 2EN. (www.infusionband.co.uk) 8:30 pm, admission free. A bit of jazz, a bit of soul, a bit of pop, and even a bit of rock n roll. With Chris Neill (www.chrisneill.co.uk) (piano), Flo Moore (bass) and Josh Law (drums).

Graham Hunter is an experienced professional trumpeter and singer, who teaches various musical instruments, with the emphasis on FUN ! ! He will be joining our teacher listings directly.
As a brass specialist, he can give tuition to complete beginners right up to advanced level for the whole valved brass family from trumpet to tuba. Pupils will normally learn how to read music, some theory, and how to improvise. Additionally, beginner lessons are available for drum kit, piano, nylon-strung guitar, bass-guitar and singing. Graham Hunter, 01702 540010 or 07724 088 511 www.grahamhunter.net

Nick Baya, a jazz trained music college student, is offering saxophone and theory lessons beginning from 1st June. Lessons will be available to all ages and abilities with very competitive prices, and will include classical training as well as jazz for those interested in taking grades. Contact now for more details or to book a lesson on 07402 399 746 or send an email to nickbaya@aim.com!

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The Buckhurst Hill Jazz Jam is back again this Sunday from 8.00pm, downstairs at: Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club, 50 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5BY, hosted by Deano with house band Infusion (www.infusionband.co.uk) (winners of the 2011 Budvar Brewed Jazz competition for best pub jazz band). PLEASE come along, it is an incredible atmosphere: always different, but always the same great fun vibe. You don't have to play, the audience always thoroughly enjoy themselves too. And a family friendly venue too, so please bring along children/grandchildren along. Admission is a paltry £3, and drinks are at club prices. Full details are at www.jazzjam.co.uk, but if you have got any questions please feel free to email me (keith@jazzjam.co.uk), or call or text me on 07970 910080. We look forward to seeing you there.

The Little Bread Big Jam will be at The Lord Rockwood, 314 Cann Hall Road, E11 3NW, every Wednesday at 8pm to 11pm.

Dodgy Jammers is on the first Friday of every month at Broxbourne Sailing Club in Meadgate Road, Nazeing. The house band is Wally Shaw, Paul Leader and Lester Bennett, the host is Annie D-S, the cost is £3, there's a raffle (WhooHoo!) and the view across the lake would make the evening worthwhile even if you didn't like the music. Which you will! Blowers, bangers, twangers, warblers, clappers and whoopers are all welcome. If your particular mode of musical/vocal/percussive sounding is not covered in the above list and for more general details, contact Annie at music@indigoshades.com

A brand new jam, every Monday night. Monday Jazz Jam Starts at 9pm. The Speakeasy Bar Epping 175 High Street Town Centre, Epping CM16 4BL. With house band the Robert Bell Trio featuring the brilliant Paul Higgs on piano/trumpet and Graham Cuttill on drums. From 9pm. Live Music... Great Food... Fine Wines... Delicious Cocktails...

A new Jazz Jam session has just started up in Cambridge, operating weekly on Tuesdays, at The Tram Depot Pub, Dover Street, Cambridge CB1 1DY, 8.45 - 11.00 pm. We will have a resident backing quartet, and welcome guest singers and instrumentalists (including keyboards, bass and drums) at all levels. Our first two sessions have been very lively ! Further information from Mike Quigley on 07979 59 22 41

A Jazz jam on the last Saturday of each month takes place in the Rising Sun pub function room in Billericay. Nimrod Margalit (tenor sax) wiill be running the house band. Feel Free to contact Nimrod for any more information 01268 492351.

Gig & Jazz Jam Session with The Bukky Leo Quartet @ The Silver Bullet 5 Station Place Finsbury Park London N4 2DH. From 9pm till 12 midnight & every Tuesday. Featuring the Sexy drummer Erik Ford on drums, the groovy Lance Rose on Bass, The Silky Outstanding Jonathan Gee on Piano and your host Bukky Leo on Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Sax Vocs. £ree £ntry. Come listen, play, Support the night :-)

There is a Jam session on the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. They are lucky enough to have a house band that regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). Our attitude is that of inclusion and after a short set from the house band, we open the stage for jammers and singers. The jam was originally started by Mick Hutton and has been running for about 5 years now with a steady following. Please contact Simon (simonhurley@madasafish.com) for more information.

The Ipswich Jazz Collective meet once a month on a Friday to hold a jam session at the Golden Hind Pub on Nacton Road in Ipswich. They start at 7:30 with bass, drums, keyboard gear and a PA set up. Guitarists will need to bring their own amps. There's no entrance fee and all levels of player are catered for. Local bands also have the chance to do a set on their own. For more information contact Des Hart des-hart@supanet.com.

There is a new jazz jam, the only one in Norfolk and probably the best in the eastern counties. Brendan Young, an impressive (and very friendly) bass player leads a unit of outstanding musicians playing excellent, really swinging mainstream and post-bop standards and classics, with any musician invited to do their thing with this great backing. . The Brickmakers is a great music venue (http://www.wix.com/charleyj43/brickmakers#!__about-us) - but as few will know yet about this event in the jazz calendar, do please try to go along (even if you do not play) ... and I can promise you will be a happy customer. The Brickmakers is a fine venue with very warm staff.

There is a LondonBluesJams Yahoo! Group - blues rock n roll and soul jam on Thursdays from 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm . This event repeats every week at The Golden Lion, 2 High St Market Square, Romford RM1 1HR. For more info call Bob Marks 07503 16 45 72 Full back line. P.A. Keys, Saxes and Brass. Mainly blues but all tastes catered for. All musos welcome from beginners to pros and bands. Come and join in the great atmosphere -Vocalists especially welcome.

There is a New Jazz Jam Open Session - Farmers Boy Pub, London Road, St Albans.AL1 1PQ on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Backline of bass/drums/piano provided. Feature set from Freefall Jazz & other bands. Feel free to call Julia on 07810 124799 or email julia.banks@ntlworld.com - totally supportive friendly environment for all.www.lemonrock.com/jazzjam.

Singers' Night - Open Mic Event for jazz vocalists in Central London- 2nd Tuesday of each month at Nelson, 48 Stanhope Street, London NW1 3EX. Less than ten minute's walk from Warren Street Underground on Tottenham Court Road. Seven pounds non singing guests, Eight pounds singers. Singers please bring song sheets in correct keys. Singing list taken from 6.00pm, music from 7.45 to 10.30pm. Great atmosphere, dedicated sound engineer, attractive setting. Now in our 14th year. If you'd like to dine, phone 020 7388 2283 for tables. Website: <singersnight.co.uk> or phone 020 7703 9648 for additional information.

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The Belvedere Jazz and Swing Music Club, Billericay every Wednesday evening at the Belvedere Golf & Country Club, Harding Elms Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UH. (Turn off the A127 by Summerhill Garden Centre) Doors open at 7:30pm with music commencing at 8:00pm -10.30pm. Admission £10. Top International, regional bands and artists, including Big Bands, Swing. Mainstream tuneful easy listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly atmosphere, candle lit tables- all welcome. Large free car park, bar. For latest details see our gigs listings at www.belvederejazz.co.uk

May

23rd - Phil Phillips, Cyril Bevan, Frank Griffiths and Murray Salmon. An evening with the entertaining Phil Phillips. A piano maestro/vocals who has worked successfully every part of the music business.and has spent many years in Mayfair residencies culminating in 17 years as bandleader at London's famous "Talk of the Town" playing opposite all the big stars of the era from Shirley Bassey to Stevie Wonder. American Frank Griffiths on tenor sax was lead alto with the USA's Glenn Miller Orchestra from 1980-1995 and has worked with Mel Torme, Buddy Rich, Cleo Lane with the John Dankworth Big Band. Cyril Bevan - drums who has worked 5 years with Winifred Attwell, 16 years Talk of The Town, 2 years Oscar Peterson & various West End Shows. Murray Salmon - bass has accompanied Ramsey Lewis, Eartha Kitt, Matt Munro & Humphrey Lyttleton. Don't miss this top Quartet!

30th - Marius Rudnick Quintet with Paul Higgs. An evening of swinging standards led by The John Miller Orchestra's tenor saxophonist/ clarinets Marius Rudnick joined by trumpeter Paul Higgs - renowned as one of the UK's leading trumpet players both as a performer and session musician. Paul has performed for luminaries including Sir Peter Maxwell Davis, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Lulu, Tony Hatch, John Williams, Vic Damone,Nancy Wilson, Brook Benton, Jackie Trent, Al Martino, Danny Williams, Rolf Harris & Johnny Dankworth. In the Quartet also are Alex Keen - double bass musician who has accompanied many stars including George Shearing, Dom Metz a professional drummer who has toured with the Glenn Miller Memorial Orchestra, Richard Madgewick - a pianist who is also a member of the Glenn Miller Memorial and John Miller Orchestras.

June

6th - Jim Mullen, Reg Webb, Alan Clarke & Andy Clenydert. Entertaining Jim Mullen is winner of several "Best Guitar" Jazz Awards and has worked with Georgie Fame, Jim Morrision & Brian Auger. Reg Webb is a wonderful, charismatic powerful pianist with an absolutely brilliant voice with smooth vocal delivery. Alan Clarke is an accomplished drummer, popular with the club. Andy Clenydert on double bass, has accompanied Ronnie Scott & Stan Tracy.

13th - Ken Turner Big Band + Mark Stratford. London crooner Mark Stratford will be performing songs from the Great American Songbook with the band plus all your big band favourites including those made popular by Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington,Ted Heath & Buddy Rich from The Ken Turner Big Band.

20th - Kelly Warden + Bill Yeomans, John China, Alan Morgan & Paul Budd. Kelly is a versatile vocalist singing a rich blend of classic standards made famous by some of the Great Ladies of Jazz. These timeless songs you'll know and love from the Great American Songbook, along with some chat and interesting snippets about these wonderful artists & Jazz Divas. Accompanied
by a great quartet comprising Bill Yeomans - saxophones & clarinet, John China-keyboard, Alan Morgan-double bass and Paul Budd-drums

27th - Paul Wood + Brian Dee, Bruce Adams, Len Skeat & John Withers.Paul Wood will perform your favourite vocals accompanied by a top draw, highly talented quartet who need no introduction! When they appeared at the club in February they were much acclaimed by the members. In addition to Paul, you will hear several instrumentals performed by this highly talented
quartet. An evening not to be missed!

A date for your diary!

4th July - SUMMER PIANORAMA Admission £10 - Doors open 7:30pm - Get there early!

This year we have three top pianists of varying styles who in the last set will perform 'Battle of the Pianos', where they will all be playing together! They will be accompanied by Alan Morgan (double bass) who pioneered the Pianorama with Ray Ward plus Paul Budd on drums.

JJ Vinten - Jonathan plays jazz piano for the very best. A performer of legendary status amongst his peers, J.J. was the late George Melly's accompanist with John Chilton's Feetwarmers for ten years and subsequently toured the world with his exciting piano playing, including a permanent Christmas season at Ronnie Scott's, in Soho, London. He has also worked with Terry Lightfoot, Aker Bilk & Kenny Ball plus TV/radio appearances.
Jonathan appeared earlier at the club this year with Brian White's KING JAZZ and brought the house down with a Errol Garner rendition of 'The Man I Love'
Ted Beament - Ted was self-taught in his youth, later studying with bassist and teacher Peter Ind. In his own words, he sidled into, rather than burst upon, the London jazz scene. For many years he did gigs with his own trio and with other freelance groups, reaching a point at which many top international musicians were happy to have him supporting them. He is also a superb and sensitive accompanist, as singers Maxine Daniels and Helen Shapiro have readily testified. Over the years, he has played frequently with Lyttelton band colleagues Adrian Macintosh and the late Paul Bridge, but when he himself joined the band in 1995, it was his first-ever job with a regular working band, an extraordinary fact which he puts down to being a 'late developer'!
Dave Browning - Dave has been playing the British jazz scene for over 20 years and has already proved to be popular with audiences who love all piano styles from stride to mainstream. Dave's main influence is the great 'Fats' Waller with his rapturous left hand striding the keys in which Dave specialises in and is considered as one of the top stride pianists in the UK.
"Dave Browning is a marvellous stride pianist in the Ralph Sutton style as well as one of the nicest people you'll ever meet" - Digby Fairweather

Annie's Jazz at Ye Olde Smack, 7 High Street, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 2EN. Every Tuesday 8-30-11pm. Free admission, contact 07888 751062 or see www.anniesjazz.co.uk for more. Upcoming gigs A great line-up of returning artistes!! Please visit the new facebook page Annies Jazz @yeoldesmack.

May

22nd. Come Home Sweet Papa. Heather Simmons on Double-Bass and vocals, Tim Huskisson on piano and Martin Wheatley on guitar. An evening to chill with this lovely relaxing line-up of musicians.

29th. Fargo. Fargo began in early 2007 when vocalist/guitarist Ian Slater and bassist Dave Bronze decided it was time to act on a long discussed idea to put together a band with a difference. The brief was simple; it had to be rootsy, it had to be musically interesting, but most of all - it had to be fun! A mutual interest in Western Swing seemed to point the way. The natural choice of co-vocalist was Heather Simmons, whose early 20th century jazz influences were a perfect complement to the mix. After a period of time compiling and rehearsing songs, drummer Andy Peek was invited along and immediately accepted an invitation to join. After a long search violinist Mike Piggott and multi-instrumentalist Martin Wheatley were added to the line-up. In December 2007 the band performed it's first gig in a small Essex pub before a few dozen people to a rapturous response. The Fargo story had just begun................

Live Jazz at North Weald Village Hall every month - usually the first Friday in the month and just £8 on the door. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vets surgery, post code is CM16 6DB. There is a licensed bar at village hall prices, tea and coffee and snacks are served at very reasonable prices and there is ample parking. Ted Beament is the resident pianist - bass and drums varies from month to month. Contact 01992 522621 with any queries. The current program is :

Friday 1st June - Enrico Tomasso with Ted Beament Trio
Friday 6th July - Lee Gibson Ted Beament Murray Salmon Les Cirkel
Friday 3rd August - Roger Beaujolais Ted Beament Dave Chamberlain Winston Clifford
Friday 7th September - Jo Fooks Al Nicholls Ted Beament Val Manix Buster Birch

Herts Jazz - now at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6BX. Established in 1969, Herts Jazz has become renowned as THE venue for jazz fans young and old. Booking is now through Campus West on 01707 357 117. Gigs featuring the very best jazz talent in the country happen every Sunday at 7.45pm at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, Welwyn Garden City. The gigs have a very relaxed atmosphere where music is top of the agenda for aficionados and newcomers alike. Campus West has plenty of free parking, disabled access and a bar serving beers, wines, soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks. The club is particularly keen to bring jazz to a wider audience and is making tickets available for just £5 to students and under-21s.For more information about HertsJazz see www.hertsjazz.co.uk Contacts: Clark Tracey - 01442 218338 Stephen Hyde - 07818 452692Show times etc are the same - www.hertsjazz.co.uk. 8pm til 10.30pm (doors 7.30pm). Tickets £12 (£10 conc), except gigs here marked * which are £15 (£12 conc). Discounted tickets from £10 via the website. You can download their latest brochure at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/downloads/hertsjazz.pdf

Leon Greening Quartet plays Herts Jazz Club - 7.45 pm Sunday 20 May 2012. Campus West, Welwyn Garden City

This is bound to be a special evening, Leon is one of the most popular and hardest swinging pianists in Britain today and always welcome at Herts Jazz. Leon hails from Southampton, and studied at Leeds College of Music and the Guildhall. He plays with great intensity and critics throw adjectives at him with equal passion: “stunning”, “incredible”, “mercurial.” and already acknowledge him as one of the finest pianists this country has ever produced. As Mark Gardner concludes in Jazz Journal International, Leon "epitomises the assured confidence of a new generation." Clark Tracey of Herts Jazz says, “With Alex Garnett, Michael Janisch and Steve Brown in tow, we're expecting an exceptional evening. Not to be missed, it's well advised to book early for this one!”

Leon Greening – Piano, Alex Garnett – Tenor, Michael Janisch – Bass, Steve Brown - Drums Tickets: JUST £5 for students and under-21s; £11 online; £13 at the door; £8 members. Book online at http://www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk/whatsonstage.html

HEADHUNTERS LIVE

HeadHunters Live Music is based at The Hunter Club, Bury St. Edmunds. It is a monthly music night which brings the cream of local musicians together with national and international stars. Previously known as Jazz @ The Hunter Club, monthly events mainly focus on Jazz styles, however you can see a variety of music over the course of the year. Our Bose PA, licensed bar, bar menu and relaxed, comfortable environment provide the additional ingredients for a fantastic night out. Enjoy our licensed bar and delicious range of bar food at all Hunter Club based events

To Book Tickets - The Hunter Club St Andrews Street South Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, IP33 3PJ
tel: 01284 748280 email: enquire@hunterclub.org.uk w: www.hunterclub.org.uk

The Chris Ingham Trio: Chris Ingham (vocals/piano) Rev Andrew Brown (bass) Russell Morgan (drums)
The Chris Ingham Trio has recently been described by legendary saxophonist Art Themen as "like being driven around in a Rolls Royce" and comprises three-quarters of the Flanagan Ingham Quartet. ("Seriously good, no-concessions jazz with cool, often witty vocals... one of Britain's most original bands" The Observer).
"It doesn't get any better than this, seriously..." ENRICO TOMASSO

Bury Festival 17-27 May 2012 @The Hunter Club

The Music of Hoagy Carmichael : Stardust Melodies - Sat 19 May 2012, 7.45pm

An evening packed with the songs and stories of one of America's most enduring and endearing songwriters. Wry, wise, sentimental, down-home and sophisticated; Hoagy Carmichael's songs are beloved for their warmth, wit and sheer melodic beauty. This exclusive presentation highlights Hoagy's special relationship with the music of jazz cornettist Bix Biederbecke and features many of the master's well-known hits ('Stardust, 'How Little We Know', Geogia On My Mind', 'Skylark', 'The Nearness of You', 'Ole Buttermilk Sky', 'Lazy Bones', 'Old Rockin Chair', etc) as well as some obscure nuggets and delightful curiosities from Hoagy's rich and varied songbook. With the Chris Ingham Trio, featuring Paul Higgs (cornet)
The Chris Ingham Trio are joined tonight by Paul Higgs (NYJO, Rebop), a National Theatre musical director and one of Britain's most expressive and versatile trumpeters.
(Doors Open 7.15pm) Price: £12.00

Boo Hewerdine Live in Concert - Sun 20 May 2012, 7.45pm

One of the UK's most treasured singer- songwriters, in the '80s and '90s, Boo fronted The Bible ('Honey be Good', 'Graceland') and went on to write for Eddi Reader ('Patience of Angels'), kd lang, Natalie Imbruglia and McAlmont. A charismatic, soulful performer, Boo Hewerdine is one of those rare artists who can leave your mind in a spin and your heart in your mouth.
"Songs rich in melody with lyrics whose meanings are transparent as they are universal" Q MAGAZINE "If I could write books that sounded like this, I'd be ... maybe not happy, but very, very fulfilled" NICK HORNBY (Doors Open 7.15pm) Price: £12.00

Andi Hopgood Lunchtime Jazz - Mon 21 May 2012, 1pm - 2.30pm

Rising singing star with a mellow and inventive take on standards and jazz classics. Combining the warmth and intimacy of Blossom Dearie with a jazzy, melodic wit of her own, Andi is one of the UK's outstanding young vocal talents. "Delectable from start to finish" MUSICIAN MAGAZINE. (Doors Open 12.30pm) Price: £6.50

Jasper Smith Duo Lunchtime Jazz - Thurs 24 May 2012, 1pm - 2.30pm

An expert guitarist exuding sensitivity and swing on a wide-ranging repertoire of well-known tunes with Chris Ingham on piano.
"First class, highly enjoyable jazz ... gold star guitar solos" EVENING STANDARD "Masterful technique and exquisite taste" OBSERVER. (Doors Open 12.30pm) Price: £6.50

Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan - Thurs 24 May 2012, 8pm. (Doors Open 7.30pm) Price: £15.00

One of the most respected interpreters of contemporary song, Barb Jungr delivers intimate, virtuosic performances that leave her audiences and critics spellbound. Her two Dylan albums, Every Grain of Sand and The Man in the Black Coat, have received rave reviews. Joined by Simon Wallace on piano, she will give unforgettable examinations of such Dylan masterpieces as 'Like a Rolling Stone', 'The Times They Are A-Changin' and 'Just Like A Woman'. Barb Jungr - vocals Simon Wallace - piano.
"The extraordinary English singer didn't just cover Bob Dylan's songs; she uncovered and discovered them with exuberant musical insight." TIME OUT, NEW YORK

Nigel Price Organ Trio Live - Fri 25 May 2012, 8pm

The British star of groove guitar leads a combo that blazes into the organ trio tradition with an exhilarating swing and fiery purpose. One of the best small jazz groups in the country, the Nigel Price Organ Trio's expertly blended brand of soul-bop sweeps you up and leaves you breathless. Nigel Price - guitar Pete Whittaker - Hammond organ Matt Home - drum
"Old school honesty ... gloriously inventive" MOJO "The skilful Price lovingly celebrates Wes Montgomery's languidly bluessy lyricism and breezy swing..." THE GUARDIAN
(Doors Open 7.30pm) Price: £12.00

LIVE @ THE APEX - To Book TIckets The Apex, Charter Square, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. IP33 3FD tel: 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk

Peter King Live at The Apex -21st June @ THE APEX, Bury St. Edmunds, 8pm (Afternoon Workshop 4.30-6.30pm w/Peter King). (Doors Open 7.30pm) Price: £12.00

A towering figure on the jazz scene since the 1960s, Peter King has assimilated the influences of Charlie Parker and John Coltrane to become one of the most formidable alto saxophonists in all of jazz. King has played with fellow legends Bud Powell, Elvin Jones, Tubby Hayes, Max Roach, Milt Jackson, Lalo Schifrin and the Ray Charles Orchestra. He is a composer of distinction (with a special interest in Bartok), an incendiary improviser and his in-person performances continue to astonish. His 2011 acclaimed autobiography Flying High is one of the great documents of the jazz life.
"I hear both Trane and Bird in his playing, but he is better than either of them." GENE LEES (ex-editor Downbeat)

Peter King Jazz Workshop. 4.30-6.30pm Thursday 21st June

Held in Studio 1 at The Apex, this workshop is a rare opportunity for musicians to learn from and ask questions of one of Britain's true jazz legends. Participants will actively take part in the workshop, be given the opportunity to ask questions and receive tuition. The class is recommended for intermediate/advanced instrumentalists (Gr 4+). Beginners are invited to spectate. A towering figure on the jazz scene since the 1960s, Peter King has assimilated the influences of Charlie Parker and John Coltrane to become one of the most formidable alto saxophonists in all of jazz. He has played with fellow legends Bud Powell, Elvin Jones, Tubby Hayes, Max Roach, Milt Jackson, Lalo Schifrin and the Ray Charles Orchestra. He is a composer of distinction (with a special interest in Bartok), an incendiary improviser and a national treasure. His 2011 autobiography Flying High is one of the great documents of the jazz life.
"The finest alto saxophonist that Britain has ever produced, and one of the finest in the world today" THE OBSERVER "Peter King is one of the best musicians in the world" LALO SCHIFRIN

Student Ticket £25
o Workshop + concert £25 includes evening concert entry to Peter King + Chris Ingham Trio in the Apex.
o Workshop only £15
Students will actively take part in the workshop, be given the opportunity to ask questions and receive tuition. This fee includes free evening concert entry. The class is open to all abilities and students are encouraged to have as much or as little involvement as they are comfortable with.
Spectator Ticket £5. Spectators will take a purely observational role. Please arrive at 4.15 to take your seat for a 4.30 start.

Googlies Jazz Supper Club at Botany Bay Cricket Club, East Lodge Lane, Enfield, EN2 8AS present Live Jazz every Thursday evening. Doors open 7.30pm with Live Performance from 8 o'clock. There is a Licensed Bar, food available & free ample car parking. The Colin Peters Quartet support a different guest star each week. New Members and Guests Welcome. Admission - unless otherwise stated is - Guests £9.00 per night, Members £7.00 per night Membership: £15.00 per year

May

24th Enrico Tamasso (trumpet)
31st Anita Wardell (vocals)

Jazz at the Boathouse. Jazz Sessions Hosted by Broxbourne Rowing Club at the newly rebuilt Clubhouse, Old Nazeing Road, Broxbourne, EN10 6QU. www.broxbournerowing.org
Doors Open 8.00pm Music from 8.30pm. Admission £10.00 Under 21 £5.00 - subject to proof of age. For further information please contact Neil Fryer 1a Salisbury Road Hoddesdon EN11 0HY 01992 442263 www.broxbournerowing.org.

Thurs 12th July - New York Vocalist and Piano Star Daryl Sherman Trio
Dave Green (double bass) and Dave Cliff (guitar)

Thurs 2nd August - Matt Wates Quintet - Superb Alto Sax led All Star Group
Matt Wates (alto sax) Steve Fishwick (trumpet/flugel horn)
Leon Greening (keyboard) Adam King (double bass) and Ed Richardson (Drums)

The Jazz Lounge in Romford ,( www.the-brickyard.co.uk. Bookings: 01708 743167), situated below the Brickyard Bar and Grill, 222 South Street, Romford have announced their May line-up:

May 24th - The Jive Aces Web: http://www.jiveaces.com Facebook: Search for 'Jive Aces'

The Jive Aces are the UK's top Jive & Swing band. Together for over a decade, this extremely popular six piece group have performed at thousands of festivals, theatres and events throughout the UK, Europe and USA, as well as Japan, Israel and the Caribbean, 30 countries in all. The Jive Aces are renowned for their high energy Jump Jive music (the exciting sound where Swing meets Rock 'n Roll) and spectacular stage show. Get your tickets in quick
"The Jive Aces are really spectacular, not only clowning about and putting on a real show, but their musicianship is rock solid, they cover everything from Joe Houston to Louis Prima via Joe Turner. I strongly suggest you get to see them if you can. We saw them at the Great British R&B Festival & were all knocked out."
Tony Watson - Blues & Rhythm Magazine

May 31st - Jordan Marsh and his Jazz Blues Swing Band - Facebook: Search for 'Jordan Marsh Music' My Space: http://www.myspace.com/jordanmarshesmusic

Jordan Marsh is a boogie woogie pianist and rhythm and blues singer. He's been playing the circuit for over ten years with his pocket sized Jools Holland style band, and he never fails to get the crowd rocking! Playing a selection of Boogie, 50s Rock n Roll, Swing, Jazz and Blues - Jordan and the band always go down a storm...

June 7th - The Soul Immigrants Web: http://www.thesoulimmigrants.com Facebook: Search for 'Soul Immigrants'

Amazing six-piece funk and soul band who are admired by thousands of fans, musicians and DJs. Regulars at many London events, including BBC radio's Craig Charles' club, this band are electric.
'The Soul Immigrants are one of the best Funk & Soul Jazz outfits in the UK!' - Healer Selecta
'You guys are fierce!' - Carleen Anderson
'Sunk Without The Funk, now that's a tune!!' - Craig Charles

June 14 - The Swinging Little Big Band Web: http://www.littlebigband.co.uk/ Facebook: Search for 'Little Big Band'

Famous for their Rat Pack:Reloaded tour, these guys take classic and modern songs and turn them into swinging, soulful jazz compositions. Music from The Rolling Stones to The Stone Roses; The Beatles to The Zutons, is shuffled and re-dealt as classic swing, jump-jive and salsa. Even Radiohead gets the Vegas treatment!
The result is a dancefloor packed with every age group and an unforgettable night's entertainment.

June 21st - Boogie Train / plus special guests Facebook: Search for 'Boogie Train'

70s soul, disco and r&b with modern touches make this band a must-see. Featuring some of the strongest vocalists in the south east and the tightest backing band, they will raise the Brickyard roof!

June 28th - Wayne Brown & the Virtual Jazz Band Web: www.virtualjazzband.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/virtualjazzband Facebook: Search for 'Wayne Brown'

Pianist and producer Wayne Brown has worked with an array of established artists including Billy Ocean, Steve Winwood, George Michael, Junior Giscombe and Lulu. His debut record was Album Of The Week on Jazz FM and he's been a regular on the London club scene ever since. Catch him for this one-off show!

July 5th - Joanna Eden / plus very special guests Web: http://www.joannaeden.com Facebook: Search for 'Joanna Eden' Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_Eden

Joanna Eden is a British jazz singer, songwriter and pianist, with her songs likened to Joni Mitchell and Ricki Lee Jones. She has supported the likes of Jamie Cullum, performed sold out shows at Audley End House and enjoyed numorous TV spots and airplay on BBC Radio 2.
'The UK's answer to Nora Jones' - Time Out 'Brilliant!' - Jamie Cullum

July 12th - Enrico Tomasso Facebook: Search for 'Enrico Tomasso'

Enrico Tomasso, son of the fine jazz clarinetist Ernie Tomasso was exposed to the best of jazz from when he was born and started playing the trumpet at the age of five. His father nurtured and encouraged him, passing on a lifetime of jazz study. He gave him every opportunity to meet and hear great musicians such as Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Maynard Ferguson, the Basie and Ellington bands and many others.

July 19th - Keith Ball & his All Star Band Web: http://www.myspace.com/keithballuk

Our very own Keith Ball takes centre stage for this one-off event in support of the local St Francis Hospice Trust. Expect many great musicians and vocalists jamming, duetting and having fun all in the name of charity. Join us for a really special evening of great music.

July 26th - Harry Funk / plus very special guests Web: http://www.myspace.com/harryfunk Facebook: Search for 'Harry Funk'

The clue's in the name! Harry has been funking up clubs and bars in the area for years and now joins us in the Cellar bar for a night to remember.

A comment from correspondent Bob Rush : "The Jazz Lounge, Romford, had a successful opening launch with the irrepressible Kenny Ball, and his Jazzmen. The Lounge is run by Keith Ball. With the exception of the Wheatsheaf pub, and appearances by the 'Fat Penguins blues band', Romford has been short of intimate, quality live venues, so all good luck to Keith. Jazz, soul and swing will feature on a regular basis".

The Maritime Room at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend have annouced their new programme for their monthly club "The Jazz Mix" which runs on the last Thursday of each month hosting quality acts from the musical genres of jazz, funk, soul and blues. Promoter Mick Crook says "having previously been involved in running a successful friendly local club for 5 seasons my aim is to replicate that with "The Jazz Mix" and put on a varied monthly programme that he hopes everyone will be appreciative of. Doors open 8pm, music 8.30-11pm. Generally admission £10, students £5 with valid photo card

May 31st - see above

We have a short summer recess but we'll be back with a new season of The Jazz Mix starting on Thursday 30th August…put it in your diary now!

Music at Marigolds, Harlow Cricket Club. A great regular jazz night in Harlow on the last Friday of every month. More at: www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk. For those of you who live locally you can, if you wish, visit the Clubhouse when it is open and have a drink in one of the most peaceful and picturesque parts of Old Harlow. Currently the Clubhouse is usually open on Saturdays and Sundays from about 12 to about 5 or 6pm depending on demand. The Clubhouse is also available for hire at very competitive rates. They also host some great blues nights, which are included in the listings below: Jazz £8 on the door or £7 in advance - Blues £7 on the door or £6 in advance

25th May - Heads South: www.headssouth.com with John Harriman piano & keyboards, Steve Waterman trumpet, Buster Birch drums, Chino Martell Morgan percussion, and Tim Robertson/Andres Lafone bass.

John Harriman has had a rich and varied career playing piano including living in the USA and playing in a variety of colourful California nightclubs for many years. John's music reflects his diverse background, with Irish, French & English grandparents, he and nowadays often decamps to his Spanish wife's Castilian homeland. John has played with a range of leading artists including Mark Lockheart, Steve Waterman, Nick Smart, Jo Fooks and Mike Hext and in the USA with one of the leading California big bands with guest artists such as Phil Woods and Woody Shaw.
Steve Waterman is renowned as one of the top British jazz trumpet players both at home and on the international scene. Steve has had a remarkable recording career spanning 20 years and has worked with a great variety of jazz and cabaret artists worldwide. He is professor of Jazz Trumpet at The Royal Academy Of Music and Trinity College of Music in London and has held master classes and workshops throughout the UK and also in Cuba, Spain and elsewhere. www.stevewaterman.co.uk
A musician of great versatility, Buster Birch has gigged with many of the UK's finest jazz musicians. Buster has studied music extensively including a spell at the Drummers Collective in Manhattan. As well as Jazz, Buster is highly experienced in many fields of music including playing in two successful world music groups. Equally extensive is Buster's experience in music education and his work as a tutor is far to varied to detail here. www.busterbirch.com
Chino Martell Morgan, originally from Cuba, which is his principle influence, is a highly respected musician and is highly in demand in salsa and latin jazz and has played at many leading venues including Ronnie Scotts and the Jazz Café.
Originally from Uruguay, Andres has been at the forefront of the UK Latin scene since the late eighties and has toured or recorded with numerous Latin musicians and has played at major European Jazz festivals and has performed throughout the world, including China, Japan, South Africa and USA.
Tim is one of New Zealand's leading bassists and has performed with a variety of world class musicians and forged a diverse career in music. After exploring the clarinet and saxophone Tim eventually, at the age of 15, discovered the bass guitar. Tim studied music at the Wellington Conservatory of Music where he subsequently taught while performing with many NZ and international artists including US jazz trombonist John Fedchock and Indian violin virtuoso Subramanium. He located to the UK after studying under a scholarship at the Royal Conservatorium in Den Haag in the Netherlands. Tim is an in demand player on both electric and acoustic basses, having performed internationally at arts festivals, musical theatre tours and on high profile recordings www.tim-and-kate.com

The Southend Jazz Club meet every Monday at the EKCO Social & Sports Club, Thornford Gardens, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 6PU (Tel: 01702 351641 - http://www.ekcoclub.co.uk/) from 8:00pm. Music starts at 8:30pm. For further information, contact: Shirley Newton Tel: 01702 432102 www.myspace.com/southendjazzclub. Find Southend Jazz Club on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southend-Jazz-Club/133240693427561 or email jazz@greenad.co.uk to join our mailing list for regular updates:-

21 May - Mahogany Hall Stompers
28 May - Down Home Jazz Band
4 Jun - Mike Barry's Uptown Gang
11 Jun - George Tidiman All Stars
18 Jun - Martin McNeill's Bottleneck Blues
25 Jun - Gambit Jazzmen

"Spike's Place" Jazz Club @ Brentwood - 8.30pm. At Bardswell Social Club, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4TJ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.

Tues 29th May - Tommy Whittle with the Robin Aspland Trio- £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Tues 5th June - Jazz Diamond Jubilee with Blue Harlem - £12-£15 (members, non-members)
Tues 12th June - Simon Bates with Harry Harris Trio - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Tues 19th June - Jo Fooks with Ted Beament Trio - £9-£12 (members, non-members)

"Saffron Jazz" - Third Thursday of every month - 8.30pm. At Saffron Hotel, High St, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1AZ. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.

Thurs 21st June - Robert Fowler with the Robin Aspland Trio - £11

Please call 01245 420475 for details or see website www.myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub

"Spike's Place" Jazz Club @ Hadleigh - 8.30pm. Hadleigh Conservative Club, 24 High Street, Hadleigh,Essex SS7 2PB. Top-Class Mainstream Jazz.

Mon 21st May - Derek Nash with Ted Beament Trio - £9-£12 (members, non-members)
Mon 25th June - Vasilis Xenopoulos with Ted Beament Trio - £9-£12 (members, non-members)

Live Jazz at The Tavern on the Last Sunday of each Month (previously Jazz at the Kingscliff ). 55-57 Frinton Road, Holland On Sea, Essex CO15 5UH. Tel: 01255 814080. Admission £9 . Doors open 7.30pm . Jazz 8pm till 10.30pm

Sunday 27th May
Harry Stratford - Vocal, Ted Beament - Keyboard, Paul Budd - Drums, Roger Curphy - Bass
Sunday 24th June
Django Night featuring: Andy Aitchison- Jazz Violin,Nils Solberg-Guitar,Jeff Green- Guitar, Alan Morgan-Bass
Sunday 26th July
Pianorama
Ted Beament,John China,Dave Browning - Keyboards. Alan Morgan- Bass, Paul Budd- Drums.
Sunday 26th Aug
Reg Webb- keyboard, Jo Fooks- Sax, Alan Morgan-Bass, Paul Budd-Drums
Sunday 30th Sept
Lee Gibson-Vocal, Ted Beament-Keyboard, Alan Morgan-Bass, Paul Budd-Drums
Sunday 28th Oct
Alex Garnet-Alto-Tenor Sax, Ted Beament-Keyboard, Alan Morgan-Bass, Paul Budd-Drums
Sunday 25th Nov
Dominic Ashworth-Guitar, Ted Beament-Keyboard, Alan Morgan-Bass, Paul Budd-Drums
Sunday 16th Dec
End of year Christmas Special. Rex O'Dell's Nicest People-Mainstream,Dixieland,Trad Jazz Band
Rex O'Dell - Trombone, Mike Cotton - Trumpet, Pete Oxborough - Clarinet, Alan Clarke - Drums, Pete Gregory - Guitar, Alan Morgan - Bass-

JAZZ@WU'S in Ridley Road Market Bar, 49, Ridley Road, Dalston, London E8 2NP
http://www.facebook.com/ridleyroad, a sunny tropical bar with a friendly vibe and free admission. Come!

22 May - Inner Space Music "Wonderfully vigorous, sprightly music, packed with unexpected felicities of texture and timbre, and infused with bustling, fiercely interactive energy. Recommended."(Chris Parker). "Serious fun of the first order - highly recommended!" (Mike Butler, Metro). www.lozspeyer.com
Loz Speyer - trumpet/flugel, Chris Biscoe - alto sax/alto clarinet, Rachel Musson - tenor/sop sax, Olie Brice - bass, Simon Roth - drums

29 May - Martin Hathaway Quartet Splendid band this one, with top class rhythm section! "Emotive and sinewy alto saxophone fleetly dances through the many idioms" (Musician) Martin Hathaway - saxes, Phil Robson - guitar, Steve Watts - bass, Mike Pickering - drums

Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch presents SOUND SCENES! A NEW monthly line-up of colourful, captivating sounds from the four corners of the world performed by hugely talented musicians with energy, flair and passion.

Tues 22 May -- An African Voice - Modeste Hugues | 8pm | £10 |
www.queens-theatre.co.uk

The Joiners Arms (Camberwell) 35, Denmark Hill, Camberwell, SE5 8RS present SUNDAY LUNCH TONGUE - weekly big band events.

MAY
20th - The Big Swing Band*
27th - Amy Matthews Band

JUNE
3rd - Jazz Knights Orchestra (woody herman tribute)
10th - Ben Beddoes Big Band
17th - King Groovy & The Hornstars
24th - Urban Big Band

JULY
1st - The Big Swing Band

The Hot Orange Big Band gig regularly at The White Hart Pub, Whitechapel, London E1 7RA .

Los Otros, a quintet (Tenor Sax, Keyboards, Bass and Drums), fronted by Ian Maclean (vocals/guitar), free in the bar every second Tuesday, with some standard jazz plus Brazilian and Latin songs. Ye Old Rose and Crown pub 56, Hoe Street, Walthamstow E17

For fans of Trad Jazz out there, may we direct to you Wilf James' comprehensive listings -- http://bit.ly/r0lcY2, or just Google Wilf's Jazz!!

Jazz at the Wash. Every Thursday evening 9 -11pm. Free Entry. The regular group is now led by that well known keyboard player Bert Leyton playing swing and mainstream. Your genial hosts are Barbara and Frank White at the Ilford RAFA Club, 295 Cranbook Road, Ilford IG1 4UA - opposite the Wash, Valentines Park. Drinks at club prices. Leave the car behind - there is a bus stop right outside! For admission climb the steps, ring the bell and ask for the bar.

The White Hart Pub in Whitechapel, 1 Mile End Road, Stepney, London E1 4TP (020 7790 2894) features a variety of quality jazz acts are every Sunday. All shows run 7.30pm - 10.15pm. Free Entry (gratuity collection during performance)

A great weekly jazz night - Jazz@St Ant's Now in its 7th year! St Anthony's Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7. Every Wednesday 8.30 p.m. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all proceeds go to the band. For the latest listings visit www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants or Jazz in London listing. Please download their current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or go to their website: www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants

There is a monthly jazz gig in Westcliff on Sunday lunchtime 1pm to 4pm, at O'Picado, a family run Portugese restaurant. Mick Foster (bari & alto sax) will be playing on the 2nd Sunday of each month, with a guest accompanist. 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Tel 01702 300540. Jazz and Tapas, O Picado, 403 London Rd, WOS, SS0 7HU, bookings 01702 300540.

The Wagon at Wix Harwich Road, Wix, CO11 2RU (nr Harwich) is hosting the following:

May Gigs:

Friday 25th - The Coast Inn Coast Road West Mersea (New Venue)
Pete Jezard & The Blackwater Band 8:30 - 11pm

Friday 25th May The Coast Inn Coast Road West Mersea (New Venue) Pete Jezard & The Blackwater Band 8:30 - 11pm

A Jazz Club near Cambridge on the last Friday of every month. The Whittlesford "Hotfoot" Jazz Club will be at Whittlesford Memorial Hall, Mill Lane, Whittlesford, CB22 4NE. 7.30 - 10.30. This is a great venue for listening to music and for dancing, situated south of Cambridge, just 5 minutes from Junction 10 of the M11. Entrance fee: £8.50. Please bring own refreshments - at least for the first session. The resident musicians are John Cherry, John Elmer and Trevor Evans. For further information please contact Pete Johnson on whittlesfordjazz@ymail.com or telephone 0778 666 8265 .

At The Little Crown, 12 Short Wyre Street, Colchester CO1 1LN more Trad Jazz with The Dixie Jazz Trio 8:00 - 10:30 On every 2nd Thursday of the month. Note the time is 8:00 - 10:30pm. - The Dixie Trio + 1.

The New Bell, Harwich CO12 3EN, is up for sale. So all items now CANCELLED

There is a regular monthly gig by the Kol Paterson Band at The Galley in Woodbridge, 21 Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4LX www.galley.uk.com. Contact Des Hart des-hart@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622

The Sid Bolan Big Band gigs are listed below. The contact number for tickets/further details is 01621 828614

Sid Bolan Big Band informal concerts - Richmond Hall, Benfleet, starts at 8:30pm - - tickets £2 on door.
- Tues 17 July 2012
- Tues 16 October 2012
- Tues 11 December 2012

The Cyril Bass Jazz Quartet plus Guests play very nice easy listening jazz every last Thursday of the month from 8:30pm - 11:00pm at The King William IV, 816 High Road, Leyton E10 6AE, opposite the entrance to Tesco. Free entry, with Brodie's brewery real ales and beers.
Pub tel: 020 8556 2460 mob: 07976 122853 Email: jamesandlizzie@brodiesbeers.com.

Every Monday evening 8pm -11pm - Ron Spack's Jazztet at The Oakwood, 564 Rayleigh Road, East Wood, Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5HX. Mainstream Jazz, front line changes each week, sitters-in welcome. Meals served prior to and throughout the evening

May:

21st - Dave Jago, Trombone: Chris English, Keyboard: Glyn Morgan, Drums:
28th - Johnny Withers, Vibes: Dave Mascall, Guitar: Glyn Morgan, Drums:

For Trad Jazz fans there is the long-established Hornchurch Jazz Club, 25 North St (rear), Hornchurch, Essex. Tel: Laurie on 07913 558616. Great atmosphere. Dancing. Drinks at Club Prices.Members £5. Guests £6. 8:30 - 11pm. For listings please go to www.essexjazz.co.uk/hornchurch.shtml

Jazz at the Bardeswell - Last Tuesday of every month at the Bardswell Social Club, Bardswell Close, Brentwood CM14 4TJ: doors open 7 pm.: music from 8 - 10.30 pm. Resident trio (John China on piano, : Ted Simpkins on bass and Dave Grant on drums) plus guests. Great crowd and drinks at club prices. For further information contact : Dave Grant 01708 763723.

Wed - 23rd May - The outstanding playing of Paul Higgs, trumpet.
Tue - 26th June - A touch of China with a Scots lassie. An evening with John China, keyboard and Sharon Scott, vocals.
Tue - 31st July - Jokers, Rex O'Dell, trombone with Gary Wood, trumpet.
Tue - 28th Aug - The experienced John Crocker on reeds.
Tues - 25th Sept - Awaiting confirmation.
Tue - 30th Oct - The silky sounds of Dominic Ashworth
Tue - 27th Nov - Our end of year buffet with Gary Wood, trumpet. Derek Clenshaw, trombone and Tim Huskisson, clarinet.

Folkestone Jazz Club at the Tower 01303 277175 Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone CT20 3HL. Music starts 8 30pm. Thank you for your support. The Folkestone Jazz Club is a non profit making jazz club & is run for the interest of like minded people. Derick Woodland 01303 260330

May 24th KAREN LANE & HER TRIO Adm £10. www.karenlane.co.uk
The Sensational Jazz Vocalist of world acclaim making her first visit to the FJC - originally from Perth Australia - Karen has thrilled audiences world wide with her soft latin tones. In addition to her vocal attributes Karen is also a jazz radio presenter & can often be heard on BBC programmes. Plus this quality trio to match quality -------
BILL MUDGE - keyboard & hammond organist - This man is much in demand for his skill with either instrument.
DOMINIC ASHWORTH - guitarist extraordinare - from Canada - but now an esablished part of the London Jazz Scene - we have already booked him for two more gigs.
NIC FRANCE drums -another much sought after member of this ALL STAR TRIO

May 31st VASILIS XENOPOULOS QUARTET Adm £9. www.vasilisx.com
The rising star of the British Jazz scene -but this young man who hails from Greece & then went & studied jazz at The Berekly College in Boston USA & now works with the cream of UK jazz & can take his place with the best. With him we have a great rhythm section - which is lead by
ROBIN ASPLAND - keyboard - welcome back to one our top pianists -he was here with Anita Wardell & also with Roger Beaujolais- he is a regular member of the BBC big band & he is also booked with us later in the year.
MIKE PORTER-WARD double bass - another of our favourites that takes a lot of B-E-A-T-I-N-G .
ROD BROWN - drums -one of this country''s top drummers & we are lucky to have him living on our doorstep - but he does travel the length & breadth of the UK in his Famous Red Van.

There is a regular session at The Woolpack, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich IP4 2SH on the last Sunday of each month and bank holidays with a regular rhythm section and different front line each month. Contact Des Hart des-hart@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622

The Little Jazz Club at the Mayflower in Leigh on a Sunday runs from 19:30-22:30. "The first Sunday of every month will be Heather and a jazz trio, mainly Tim Huskisson, Alan Clarke and Roger Curphey with a jazz open mic session. The second Sunday of the month will be Two For Tea and a quiz night. And the remaining Sundays will be our usual format of Two For Tea supporting wonderful jazz acts.

The Bottleneck Blues Club who meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester. Normally tickets £10, doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. Good food, reasonably priced available at the venue. Further information, location map and future gig list at www.bottleneckblues.com.

Botley Hill Farmhouse, Limpsfield Rd, Warlingham, CR6 9QH. (01959 577 154) a 15th century farmhouse set on the Titsey estate, and now a free house and restaurant - standing on the Prime Meridian and International Date Line - www.botleyhill-farmhouse.co.uk, have announced their line up for their Free every Thursday evenings, at 8:30pm - Jazz in the Bar

JAZZ NIGHTS @ Ridley Road Market Bar, 49 Ridley Road, Dalston, London E8 2NP - Thursdays 9pm to 12, admission free www.facebook.com/ridleyroad @Ridley_RoadMB

Frank Griffith Giglist Frank Griffith, Director of Performance, School of Arts, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH 01895 266572. 07976 313224 www.frankgriffith.co.uk

25 May, Frank Griffith Trio w/ Keith Nicholls- piano and Martin Wheatley- guitar. Brunel University.
1-2PM, Roberts Room. Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. 01895 266074. www.brunel.ac.uk/artscentre. Free

25 May, Frank Griffith Nonet as part of Ellington 2012, Duke Ellington Conference
9PM, HG Wells Theatre, 2 Julian Close, Woking, GU21 3HD. 01483 769 051. www.ellington2012.org for more information

29 May, Frank Griffith Trio. The Ivy House.
8PM, London Road, Chalfont, St Giles, HP8 4RS. 01494 872184. £6.50

31 May, Frank Griffith Big Band w/Tina May- vocals. Watermill Jazz Club.
8.30PM. Friends Life Social Club, Pixham Lane, Dorking, RH4 1QA. 07415 815 784.www.watermilljazz.co.uk £15.

8 June, Frank Griffith Big Band at the Bulls Head in Barnes.
8.30PM. 373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, SW13 9PY. 0208 876 5241. www.thebullshead.com. £12.

28 June, FG with Alexander Stewart. Watermill Jazz Club.
8.30PM. Friends Life Social Club, Pixham Lane, Dorking, RH4 1QA. 07415 815 784.www.watermilljazz.co.uk £15.

1 July- Frank Griffith with Chris Fletcher Band at the Bulls Head in Barnes
1-4PM. 373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, SW13 9PY. 0208 876 5241. www.thebullshead.com £10.

16-21 July. FG featured as part of the show Jazz at Café Society starring China Moses, Gwyneth Herbert and Alex Webb Orchestra
8PM at the Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road. London, NW6 7JR. 0207 328 100. www.tricycle.co.uk or jazzatcafesocietyinfo@gmail.com

26 July, Frank Griffith Nonet featuring vocalist Atila Huseyin at the Ealing Jazz Festival.
9PM-10.30, Walpole Park, Ealing W5. www.ealing.gov.uk/ealingsummer

31 July, Frank Griffith Nonet at The Vortex
9PM, 11 Gillett St, London, N16 8JH. 0207 254 4097. www.vortexjazz.co.uk. £10

5 August, FG with the Simon Cook Trio.
12.30PM, The Lion Brewery, 104 Guildford Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6BT

18 August, FG with Alexander Stewart at the Canary Wharf Jazz Festival.
Canada Square Park

14 September, The Polo Sticks w/FG, Julian Stringle, Rob Fowler- clarinets, Richard Pite- Drums, Rob Rickenberg-bass, Martin Litton-piano
12.30-2.30PM. The Spice of Life, 6 Moor St, London, W1. 07870 915682. www.spicejazz.co.uk. £8.

21 October, Frank Griffith Big Band, w/Tina May vocals. Phyllis Court Club.
8PM, Marlow Road, Henley, Oxon, RG9 2HT, 01491 570500. www.phylisscourt.co.uk

14 November, Frank Griffith Big Band at the Bulls Head in Barnes.
8.30PM. 373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, SW13 9PY. 0208 876 5241. www.thebullshead.com. £12.

Drummer Guy Richman would like to draw your attention to The Derek Watkins Cancer Appeal. "Derek's Charity" - a charity in support of UK trumpet legend Derek Watkins' fight against a rare form of cancer called Sarcoma. Derek Watkins has an international reputation as one of the best all-round trumpet players. He has played for many Worldwide artists, including: Johnny Dankworth, Maynard Ferguson, Benny Goodman, Ted Heath, Frank Sinatra and the James Last Orchestra. He regularly plays for TV shows and has also given concerts and made recordings with the LSO and the Royal Philharmonic. Recent recordings include a solo album 'Increased Demand' and sound tracks for the Batman and ALL 21 James Bond movies. www.derekwatkins.co.uk

30 June - National Jazz Archive Summer Celebrity Event - An audience with Sir Michael Parkinson (a big jazz fan and a patron of the National Jazz Archive) - in conversation with Digby Fairweather; Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road IG10 1RB from 1.30 - 4.30pm. Tickets £12. Tel.020.8502 8988 - weekdays (ex Thursday) 10am -1.pm or 8502 4701 outside of these times.

The Duncan Fraser Big Band present:

'Dealing In Wheeler', the debut album from The Duncan Fraser Big Band is available for all to purchase. The Band features some of the best young Jazz musicians in the UK, who feature in Big Band bands such as NYJO, RAM Big Band & The Guy Barker Jazz Orchestra. The album takes you through 7 original compositions by young Flugelhorn virtuoso and Composer Duncan Fraser. Here's what people are saying about it…

"This album is the realisation of a dream for Duncan Fraser; it contains tracks brilliantly composed and arranged by a very talented young man who leads an equally talented young band. The average age of the band is 22 and the youngest member of the band is just 16. You would be hard pushed to find any musical ensemble with young players with such professionalism, musicianship and ability these days."
"Every track has been brilliantly crafted by Fraser and is clearly a direct tribute to his biggest influence as a jazz performer, Kenny Wheeler. His music is fresh yet still rooted in the Wheeler style. The combination of Fraser's talent as a jazz musician, arranger, composer and this fantastic young band make for an album which deserves to be recognised in the jazz world and beyond."
ORDER YOUR COPY NOW from www.esteemrecords.com

The Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra www.tuxedojazzorchestra.com

The Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra has just produced a new CD - WHITE HEAT. 16 great tracks including 12th Street Rag, Business In F, Heat Wave, You're The Cream In My Coffee, You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby, Black And Tan Fantasy and more. The chaps (Dave Ford, Peter Rudeforth, James Evans, Sue Greenway, Mick Foster, Graham Hughes, Martin Litton, Sandy Burnett, Jeff Lardner, Len Walker and Catherine Sykes) did a fantastic job - and I'm on it as well! If you'd like a copy, send a cheque for £11.50 (which covers the CD and P&P) made out to AP Jacobs and send to PENTOWER, Tower Hill, Fishguard, SA65 9LA. Don't forget to include your name and address!!!

Two websites which you may find very interesting. Both keep you informed about jazz gigs around the country. Have a look at www.jazzupdate.co.uk. and WWW.JAZZNORTHWEST.CO.UK

A reminder to tune in to www.1940sukradio.co.uk which plays music from the 1920s to the '40s as well as having very interesting articles on their website. Presenters include the completely bonkers Bob Kerr of the famous Whoopee Band!

Look at www.vintagefestival.co.uk which looks like huge fun and includes James Langton and his Solid Senders. James (erstwhile front-man and vocalist with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra) now lives in New York but makes an occasional foray back to Blighty to front this sensational band.

For much more news, articles, laughs and occasional controversy (ahem), why not subscribe to the Tony Jacobs & Friends Newsletter. Send a cheque made payable to Tony Jacobs and Friends for the princely amount of £7.50 and send off to Tony Williams (editor), 82 Warnford Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6QT. This is a non-profit making (well, I've never seen a penny!) quarterly newsletter which does its bit for great music.

The London Jazz Guitar Society run by David Morris (www.meetup.com/LondonJazzGuitarSociety/) have weekly jazz guitar workshops at the King's Head in Acton from 12 - 2pm and also publicise and arrange meetups at jazz guitar gigs around London. These workshops are aimed at players who are already competent at the guitar, but who are either new to jazz improvisation or have some gaps in their knowledge. Go to the website for all the details and updates.

The Moorish Lounge, 3, Quay St., Woodbridge present the Paul Hodgson Trio featuring guitarist Jim Mullen and organist Mike Gorman on the last Sunday of every month. 2 to 5pm. Admission FREE.

A Norfolk gig - The Eddie Seales Big Band perform on the 1st Tuesday of the month is at The William Burt Centre, West Winch (near Kings Lynn).

www.eddiesealesbigband.co.uk

There is some great jazz coming up at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG. Tel: 01245 606505, email: boxoffice@chelmsford.gov.uk. You can see Chelmsford Theatres' complete Autumn brochure by clicking here. The theatre website is here.

Carol Braithwaite's performances listed - for more information please ring 01702 344855 or see her website www.carolbraithwaite.com

Saturday 26th May - Jazz at the Park Inn Palace Hotel, Church Road, Southend on Sea SS1 2AL
(Pier Hill) An Evening of Swing, Jazz & Blues with Carol Braithwaite - vocals, Tim Huskisson - piano
Mike Sagrott - guitar, Ted Simkins - bass. Starts at 8.30pm. FREE ENTRY. Enq : 01702 455100

Thursday 7th June - Jazz at The Wellstead Social Club, Off Kenilworth Gardens, 27-29 Wellstead Gardens
Westcliff on Sea. SS0 0AY. Monthly jazz club held 1st Thursday of every month. Now in its 3rd year.
Carol Braithwaite - vocals, Ted Beament piano, Mike Sagrott - guitar, Ted Simkins - bass.
8pm - 10.30pm - £4. Enq: 01702 344855.

Saturday 30th June - Jazz at the Park Inn Palace Hotel, Church Road, Southend on Sea SS1 2AL
(Pier Hill) An Evening of Swing, Jazz & Blues with Carol Braithwaite - vocals, Tim Huskisson - piano
Roger Curphey - bass, Alan Clarke - drums. Starts at 8.30pm. FREE ENTRY. Enq : 01702 455100

Thursday 5th July - Jazz at The Wellstead Social Club, Off Kenilworth Gardens, 27-29 Wellstead Gardens
Westcliff on Sea. SS0 0AY. Monthly jazz club held 1st Thursday of every month. Now in its 3rd year.
Carol Braithwaite - vocals, Tim Huskisson - piano, Mike Sagrott - guitar, Ted Simkins - bass.
8pm - 10.30pm - £4. Enq: 01702 344855.

Tuesday 10th July - Jazz at The Smack, Old Town, Leigh on Sea. Carol Braithwaite - vocals,
Tim Huskisson - piano, Mike Sagrott - guitar, Alan Clarke - drums, Ted Simkins - bass. An evening of Swing,
Jazz & Blues. 8.30 - 11pm - Free Entry. Enq : 01702 344855

Friday 20th July - Spice of Life, Moor Street, Cambridge Circus, London Wl.
Traditional Jazz Session with Carol Braithwaite - vocals, Alan Gresty - trumpet, Tim Huskisson - clarinet,
Dave Browning - piano, Paul Budd - drums, Del Pring - bass. Starts 12.30 - 2.30pm. £6. Enq: 0208 6472114.

Saturday 28th July - Jazz at the Park Inn Palace Hotel, Church Road, Southend on Sea SS1 2AL
(Pier Hill) An Evening of Swing, Jazz & Blues with Carol Braithwaite - vocals, Dave Browning - piano
Roger Curphey - bass, Alan Clarke - drums. Starts at 8.30pm. FREE ENTRY. Enq : 01702 455100

Looking ahead:
Sunday 19th August - Jazz in the Park (3-5)
Saturday 1st September - Roaring 20's Night.

The Jazz Crew is available for parties, events & occasions for information email carol_braithwaite218@btinternet.com or call 01702 344 855 web: www.carolbraithwaite.com

Eileen Ford's Lunchtime Jazz at "The Edge" Café, 80-84 Market Place, Romford. (Nr The Bull Pub) Entrance FREE. Parking FREE. Performances at Lunch-time between 1.00 - 3.00 fortnightly. Come and join us for a relaxing couple of hours listening to your favourite jazz standards (and more) or just pop in for a quick drink. The Edge offers Full licensed bar, a range of hot and cold snacks and drinks or a Sunday Lunch for around £6.00 . For more info phone Eileen on 07799 390 758. Next Performances are on 20th May and 1st July from 1.00 - 3.00 pm.

The Pheasantry - London's leading supper club 152-154 King's Road London SW3 4UT. Listings follow. Monday - Saturday. Doors 7.00pm Show 8.30pm Sundays: Doors 6.30pm Show 8.00pm Bookings: 08456 027 017 | www.pizzaexpresslive.com

Verona Chard's upcoming gigs are listed on her website. www.veronachard.com -! And the radio show: Verona's radio show Women in Jazz is on www.ukjazzradio.com. "I welcome your feedback, let me know of any female instrumentalists and singers you love to listen to".

David Price banjoist, vocalist and 'superstar' is currently working with the classic jazz band the FROG ISLAND JAZZBAND. Details can be obtained from Rob on 01277 352522. His swing band, THE DAVID PRICE SWING THING is looking for work. David Price on mega banjo/vocal, Tim Huskisson on piano/clarinet, Roger Curphey bass, Marco Asturius drums. They have a few jazz venues in the diary later in 2012 but hope we can play for you soon - it will be a great swinging unit. Tel. 01277 824616 dvprice@live.com. Club promoters - please ring for a chat. For jazz club bookers we are offering FREE ADMISSION and a glass of wine on us!!! Just ring/write/email to reserve your tickets 01277 824616. dvprice@live.com
The band now consists of:- David Price - mega banjo/vocal, Tim Huskisson - piano/clarinet, Roger Curphey - double-bass, Henry Harrison - drums (from the New Vaudeville Band - No.1 hit "Winchester Cathedral").

News & Forthcoming Events at EXCHANGE HOUSE MUSIC CLUB, Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex, CM4 0QY. Tel. 01277 824 616. Contact David Price:

David recently completed his purpose built mini concert hall at his residence in Blackmore, Essex.
The Banjo Club meets every Monday at Exchange House 2.00-4.00pm. Play the music - join the banjo band.
David Viscount Price A.L.C.M., Exchange House, Blackmore, Essex CM4 0QY. Tel: 01277 824 616 or 07885 423 393 www.jazzbanduk.com

And especially for those of you with children/grandchildren still in school, or those with an interest in promoting music amongst our youth, we would like to bring to your attention the excellent music services and facilities provided by Essex Music Services. They are part of Essex County Council and provide " Quality instrumental tuition and workshops to school and colleges in Essex, covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles" " The opportunity for young people to perform in many youth orchestras and choirs " and " Concerts throughout the county where the groups showcase their talents."

Essex Music Services are announcing their next series of jazz concerts. If you'd like to see what a great job they do promoting jazz amongst our youth then pop along to any one of these:

Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra, Young Essex Jazz & Essex Junior Jazz - Summer Concert on Saturday, 23rd June 2012, 7.00pm
St Botolph's Church, Colchester

One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) which is for young musicians who have a love for jazz. Members need to attain a minimum of grade 5 in their chosen instrument, and entry is by audition. The EYJO meets monthly for rehearsals. EYJO also go on tour and perform around the county. Their Musical Director is Martin Hathaway, who has directed the EYJO since 1991 and is one of the country's leading jazz musicians. Martin is a member of numerous orchestra and quintets and was one of the leading lights in establishing the Heathcote Arms 344 Grove Green Road Leytonstone London E11 4EA as a prime venue for jazz in London, attracting the likes of Kenny Wheeler, Harry Beckett, Don Weller and other renowned jazz musicians. Martin has won awards for both performance and composition including the MCPS Best Original Composition Award in the BBC Big Band Contest. He has recorded and toured with Radiohead and appeared on their Platinum album Kid A. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz.

Tickets for Essex Music Services' Jazz concerts may be purchased by calling 01206 798788 for tickets or email beverley.lockyer@essex.gov.uk

For those of you familiar with the Buckhurst Hill Jam (www.jazzjam.co.uk) and Infusion (www.infusionband.co.uk), check with Chris (piano) who is an avid EYJO member..

Retrospectivejazz, are a trad and Dixieland band based in darkest NE Essex. You can find their website at www.retrospectivejazz.co.uk

We have been asked to mention a venue in Tunbridge Wells, Kent called Trinity Theatre (www.trinitytheatre.net) which hosts music, dance, theatre, comedy and film events. It is almost entirely run by volunteers and has been going for over 25 years:

A little further afield there is jazz every Sunday afternoon at the Railway Hotel in Southend from 5pm to 7pm.  32 Clifftown Road, Town Centre, Southend-On-Sea SS1 1AJ.  A day on the seafront getting tanned and/or rusty, a drink and a couple of hours of jazz once the sun (yeah, right …) starts to go down, then just enough time to get back to Buckhurst Hill for your favourite jam – what better way could there be to spend a Sunday?

SPICE OF LIFE 6 Moor St., London W1. Pre-bookings: info@spicejazz.co.uk ; tel/text: 07870 915682 ; www.wegottickets.com for selected dates www.spicejazz.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/spicejazz Presenting a varied and enticing live music programme at the Spice this month. Pls note that the basement bar is now open from 6pm serving a selection of food and drinks - music charge from 7.30pm.

WEDNESDAY 23 May - ALEKSANDRA KWASNIEWSKA BAND - 'Endearing pop-jazz vocalist known for her work with the 'Belgian Sweets' launches new CD' - ALEKSANDRA KWASNIEWSKA vocals, ROGER LEWIN piano, STEVE KING double bass, JOHN HUMPHREY drums - 7.30-11pm - £10/£8

THURSDAY 24 May - BINKER GOLDING QUARTET + PETER EDWARDS TRIO - Binker Golding who is leading this group is a composer & conductor who has worked with a varied bunch, from Gilad Atzmon to the Nu Civilisation orchestra. He is first & foremost a jazz tenorist, & tonight will be appearing as such. Expect a few originals from the upcoming E.P & high energy numbers by the likes of Kenny Garrett, Joshua Redman, John Coltrane & Joe Henderson & even some early Ellington. P.S, absolutely NO smooth jazz & nothing that doesn't swing. The other half of the double-bill is the very inventive and swing pianist Peter Edwards leading his regular trio. BINKER GOLDING tenor sax, RICK SIMPSON piano, TIM THORNTON bass & JAMES MADDREN drums - 7.30-11pm - £10/£8

SUNDAY 27 May - LONDON CITY BIG BAND ftg special guest vocalist JEFF HOOPER 'Classic big band - Basie to Sinatra' - 1-4pm - £10/£8

WEDNESDAY 30 May - ANTON BROWNE + GARY BALDWIN & WINSTON CLIFFORD + PAUL PACE & IENNE HUNTER 'Popular bass baritone Browne evokes the magic of the great male bluesy jazz vocalists such as Lou Rawls & Joe Williams. He is joined by stunning Hammond organist Baldwin & first-call pdrummer Clifford. Opening set is from regular Spicejazz host & tonight's birthday boy Pace, who is joined by guitarist Hunter' - 7.30-11pm - £10/£8

THURSDAY 31 May - ROYAL ACADEMY FINALS - 7.30-11pm - Free

Just a reminder - I am sure most of you already listen in, but if you weren't aware of it you really should be listening to jazz broadcaster of the year Paul Barnes's show The Late Paul Barnes. The show is broadcast each Saturday between 11pm and 1am on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and 3CR (Beds, Bucks, Herts). And for those of you who aren't night owls, thanks to the wonders of modern technology you can "listen again" any time, anywhere by going to: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002mhdx

Every Tuesday Evening 7.30 -9.30pm. Music, Improvisation, Meditation & Mindfulness at Samatha House, near Stisted, Essex. Explore & learn relaxing meditation techniques, music improvising workshops & listening to meditative music (plus Johnty Wilks saxes, synths, flutes, Darnell keyboards & synths,) plus special guests (musicians, meditation teachers including "virtual performance sessions" from around the world via the internet & projected onto a large screen). £5.00 (or £7.50 including food at the earlier time 6.30pm and socialising). There will also be projections, candles and subdued lighting for a relaxing ambience. For more info and to book call Johnty on 0771 359 4543. B & B is also available.

Saxophonist, Johnty Wilks will be playing his blend of "meditative jazz", "romantic jazz ballads" and "smooth jazz funk " playing at the following venues in May:

Wednesday 23rd May 8.30 - 11.30pm "Johntys Chill out Sessions" - Ibiza Chillout music, romantic jazz and lounge music with saxophonist Johnty Wilks plus regular special guests from the jazz and chillout world. Also starting from June, the event will be every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. At the beautiful Lounge and Terrace area of the Traffic Bar Cafe. 39 High Street,. Dunmow, CM6 1AE. Tel: 01371 876745. A perfect way to spend a mid week summers evening.
Please get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a guest - relaxing music only. Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty.wilks@googlemail.com

Thursday 24th May, 6 - 10pm "micro clubbing" - why have a late night? This event is early evening. Come and dance to Jazz, jazz funk and fusion with dj Johnty, plus live sax with Johnty Wilks. Also half price cocktails and snacks available. Starting from June, the event will be every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. The Corner Lounge, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1XB http://www.thecornerlounge.co.uk/ Free 01245 505 880.
Also starting from June, the event will be every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
Please get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a guest (guitarists, keys, bass, trumpet, etc) , jamming over jazz funk records and / or jazz funk backing tracks. Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty.wilks@googlemail.com

Thursday 30th May Saxophonist Johnty Wilks playing "meditative jazz" at the Mind Body Spirit Festival, Earls Court, Olympia, London, 4 - 4.45pm. £10 admission for the whole day.
http://www.mindbodyspirit.co.uk/ Tel: 0207 371 91 91

Saturday 2nd June, Saxophonist Johnty Wilks playing "meditative jazz" at the Mind Body Spirit Festival, Earls Court, Olympia, London, 6pm. £10 admission for the whole day.
http://www.mindbodyspirit.co.uk/ Tel: 0207 371 91 91

Tuesday 5th June 7.30 - 10.30 Saxophonist johnty Wilks playing chillout and meditative Jazz at "The Garden of Roses", Inspiral Lounge, 250 Camden High Street, Camden Lock, London. NW1 8QS. http://www.inspiralled.net/ Free. Tel: 020 3 370 3797

Wednesday 25th July, saxophonist Johnty Wilks playing Middle Esatern and meditative Jazz at the opening of the Osi Holistic Centre, Sawbridgeworth, Essex from around 6 - 8pm. Other guests include

Regular events for Saxophonist Johnty Wilks:

Tuesdays - every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, Music and Meditation Workshops for musicians and non musicians. Learn to meditate, listen to music and hear musicians improvising. Samatha House, on a farm, Near High Rodding, Dunmow, Essex. Please book in advance. Also get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a musician (improvisers only, jazz influenced or meditation type music) or as a guest speaker on meditation and music -Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty.wilks@googlemail.com

Wednesdays every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month starting June 2012 8.30 - 11.30pm "Johntys Chill out Sessions" - Ibiza Chillout music, romantic jazz and lounge music with saxophonist Johnty Wilks plus regular special guests from the jazz and chillout world. At the beautiful Lounge and Terrace area of the Traffic Bar Cafe. 39 High Street,. Dunmow, CM6 1AE. Tel: 01371 876745. A perfect way to spend a mid week evening.
Please get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a guest - relaxing music only. Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty.wilks@googlemail.com

Thursdays, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month starting June 6 - 10pm live music, dj and "micro clubbing" - why have a late night? This event is early evening event. Come and dance to Jazz, jazz funk and fusion with dj Johnty, plus live sax with Johnty Wilks and guests. Also half price cocktails and snacks available. The Corner Lounge, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1XB http://www.thecornerlounge.co.uk/ Free 01245 505 880. Please get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a guest (guitarists, keys, bass, trumpet, flute etc) , jamming over jazz funk records and / or jazz funk backing tracks. Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty.wilks@googlemail.com

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'WANTED FOR CRIMES AGAINST JAZZ'

A swinging comedy, and mischievous affair coming to the Brighton Fringe A sparkling antidote to these bleak times. One of only 25 acts out of 700 shows selected to perform at brighton@leicester square, showcasing the most exciting work from this years fringe.
Burlesque, PVC catsuits, Lovetoys and a random devotion to Michael Ball. Is this really jazz? With only 4 rehearsals to go before their big gig, the manager of 'The Rhythm Method' falls for a frisky
singer promising her a big break. But with more enthusiam than talent, and her mate in tow, blow up dolls and brief detours into Greek folk music, hopes of making it become slim for all.
'The Tempo Teasers' would like to invite you to a night of fabulous music, with a live jazz trio, cracking comedy and vocal warm ups never witnessed before. How else can you reach that top 'G'?
Set to the timeless story of love, friendship, ambition it celebrates the ability within us all to get it spectacularly wrong. These girls manage to make life swing despite it all. Think a female 21st Century
Morecombe and Wise do jazz. The first venture into writing and performing by Carolyn Pallon, an NHS Clinical Psychologist by day (singer and writer by night).
Co-produced by her partner in crime Nicola Burgess, who runs her own Theatre Company. Both jazz singers, accompanied by performing jazz musicians, making it a quality musical evening too. Carolyn and Nicky are also mothers with a creative approach to having no spare time, making this show a tour de force of spirit.
Catch the 'The Tempo Teasers' while you can in 'Wanted for Crimes Against Jazz' at Leicester Square Theatre London on Saturday 2nd June at 9pm.
Doors open 8pm, show 9pm followed by a live music set by Pixie 3 and friends. Tickets £9 from brightonfringe.org (01273 917272) or wegottickets or www.jivemonkey.com

Roger Haywood, the keen Norfolk jazz fan has advised me that he has been invited by the major regional newspaper, the Eastern Daily Press to join their group of reviewers with a special brief to cover jazz, big band, blues and related music. He has asked if clubs and events organisers across the Norfolk coverage area of the paper to add him to their mailing list and advise him of anything suitable that may be coming up. He is happy to consider all genres of jazz, particularly anything that is innovative, original, newsworthy, of national standard or even out of the usual as last year's Norwich Jazz Massive was. Organisers can contact him on rhaywood@issuesmanagers.com. He points out, of course, that there cannot be any guarantee of coverage but anything he would like to review he will put to the EDP's arts editor and an approval from him will mean Roger's review is likely to be used.

On Saturday May 31st, 7.30 pm, Interplay jazz quintet and folk musician Toby Shaer are playing a concert at St James The Less, Hadleigh. £9 including refreshments. Contact: 01268 757370.

Humphrey Lyttelton Band will be at the Bull's Head, Barnes, SW13 9PY, tickets £12. This is a regular monthly booking, second Tuesday of every month. For more information www.humphreylyttelton.com/live

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Picnic Jazz at The Pavilion 2012 on Sunday 22nd July in Orford, Suffolk, IP12 2NY will be the tenth event and there will be a special line up of supremely talented entertainers including The Melissa James Trio and The Anthony Strong Trio plus The Sudbourne Ensemble, Natasha Hodge with Jazz Bazaar and Nick Raison. Tickets can be reserved by contacting Jacki Maslin 01394 450799 or orfordjazz@wellassociates.co.uk £15 adults, accompanied children free. Gates open at 12

Herts Jazz Club is proud to announce details of the 2012 Herts Jazz Festival to be held at Campus West in Welwyn Garden City on 14-16 September 2012.
Following on from the successful first festival in 2011 - it received a rare four-star review in The Times - which put Welwyn Garden City on the national jazz map, we have booked a line-up of the very best in British and European contemporary jazz. This year's programme features Martin Taylor, Troyka, Zoe Rahman, the European Jazz Ensemble, Stan Tracey, Alan Barnes, Bobby Wellins and many more. The Festival is being supported by Arts Council England. Festival Artistic Director, Clark Tracey said, "After the fantastic response to the music and the venue from the audiences in 2011, we've planned a really strong programme for 2012 of great jazz. We can't wait!" Tickets are available for the whole Festival, Saturday, Sunday or individual gigs. Festival: £90 (£80 Herts Jazz members, £40 students)
Day tickets: Saturday - £55 (£50 members, £25 students) Sunday £45 (£40 members, £20 students). Early-bird discounts of £10 (Festival) and £5 (Day) are available for tickets purchased before 1 June 2012. These tickets will be available from 31 March. Tickets will be on sale at www.welhat.gov.uk/cw and at the Campus West box office (01707 357117).

Friday
20.30-23.00 Echoes of Ellington
23.30-01.00 Jam session with Gareth Williams Trio

Saturday
11:00-12.00 Alyn Shipton interviews Alan Barnes
13:00-14:20 Alan Barnes Sextet
15:00-16:20 Zoe Rahman Quartet
17:00-18:20 European Jazz Ensemble
19:00-20:20 Dave Newton Quintet
21:00-22:20 Stan Tracey Quartet plus Bobby Wellins
23:00-00.30 Jam session with Leon Greening Trio

Sunday
11.00-12.20 Pete Long & Forest School Big Band
13:00-14:20 Bobby Wellins Quartet
15.00-16.20 Three Tenors
17:00-18:20 Clark Tracey's Tribute to Art Blakey
19:00-20:20 Troyka
21.00-23.00 Martin Taylor/Alan Barnes duo

For more information about the Festival go to www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk.

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ShawNuff Courses Present: A JAZZ PIANO TRIO COURSE 18-20 July 2012 at Abingdon Music Centre, The Old Magistrate's Court, Abbey Close, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 3JD

Tutors: Dave Newton, Ivo Neame, Dorothy Shaw (pno), Tim Dawes (bass), Winston Clifford (drs). 7 hours per day tuition + evening sessions (including tutor concert) - Masterclasses, one-to-one, ear training, theory, at least 1 hour per day playing with a trio under teacher supervision.Cost: £225 (£75 per day) excl. food & accommodation (plenty of low cost B&B locally - list will be sent on application). Contact: Dorothy Shaw 01235 535689 dorothy.giacomin@gmail.com for an application form.

'The Da Capo Concert Band in Whetstone, Barnet is looking for new players. We particularly need brass players but woodwind players are also welcome. We play a varied wind band repertoire, including specialist wind band music from the likes of Philip Sparke as well as medleys of show-tunes, popular marches; jazz and big band pieces; and themes from film and television. There is no audition but we ask that players are Grade 6 standard or above. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings, 8pm-10pm. For more information see http://www.dacapoconcertband.org.uk/ or email enquiries@dacapoconcertband.org.uk.'

Sax Players wanted. Laurie is looking for alto and tenor players on a permanent basis for his Monday night rehearsal band based in Bentley (just outside Brentwood). Nice band, nice people and a nice cuppa in the break! If you are interested give Laurie a ring on 01702 540061 or his mobile 07778590336

Wanted: Jazz Trombonist for South Cambs based big band.

The Harmony In Harlem 17-piece jazz orchestra specialises in Duke Ellington, playing the original and authentic scores. The band rehearses fortnightly on Thursdays in Whittlesford, South Cambs, and does a variety of performances. Later in 2012 a trombone vacancy will arise. Improvising abililties prefered but not essential.
Please contact Michael Kilpatrick. tel 01223 833062, mtk@harmonyinharlem.co.uk

David Charles Big Band is looking for new players! Trumpet players, and trombonists in particular! And a baritone sax player. Experience of big bands is not necessary, just a keen desire to learn and play. They meet in Stock near Billericay on Wednesday evenings and do occasional gigs - two this year, but it varies. If you are interested contact Jo on 07969814858

St Albans Big Band (new name for the St Albans Stage Band) is looking for young talented trombonists in the area who would like to join. Maximum age 18. They are looking at doing the Music For Youth Festival this year, both regional and national festivals, collaborating with the North Herts Big Band as well as booking a top jazzer to play with the band this year. If interested, please email keith@jazzjam.co.uk

Musicians wanted for a big band based in Hatfield, Herts. In particular trombones, trumpets and saxes needed, but if you fancy big band playing please get in touch. Rehearsals every Monday evening. Please call Dick Barnard on 07754 406965 for more information.

Bass player available - Matt Lowrie

I'm the house bassist for the Buckhurst Hill jazz jam, and specialise in depping for function bands and playing in musical theatre. I play electric and upright bass, and I'm a proficient reader. You can find a summary of my CV at www.mattlowriemusic.com Contact me for any gig or more details at matt@mattlowriemusic.com

 

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For those jazz musicians out there looking to hone their skills there are Thursday night workshops run by John Seeley in Leigh-on-Sea. www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk/Jazz-Workshop.html. All levels welcome, all instruments. At St.Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LF

The aim of the Thursday Night Jazz Workshop is to provide a creative and relaxed atmosphere for musicians of all levels, to learn theory aspects of music, and gain practical knowledge of performing. The music that will be used will range from Hard Bop, Modern to Contemporary Jazz, and will be arranged to a high level. The teaching of this workshop focuses on the 4 P's Principle. Posture, Pulse, Phonology, and Personality within music. The method of teaching will follow a style called simultaneous learning. The ingredients of pieces are extracted and worked through by connecting areas of learning as aural, visual, rhythm and improvisation. These are then placed back into context, allowing the individual a deep understanding of the piece and its musical principles.

John Seeley's Jazz Workshop

The aim of this workshop is to provide a creative and relaxed atmosphere for musicians of all levels, to learn theory aspects of music, and gain practical knowledge of performing.
The music that will be used will range from Hard Bop, Modern to Contemporary Jazz, and will be arranged to a high level. The teaching of this workshop focuses on the 4 P's Principle. Posture, Pulse, Phonology, and Personality within music. The method of teaching will follow a style called simultaneous learning. The ingredients of pieces are extracted and worked through by connecting areas of learning as aural, visual, rhythm and improvisation. These are then placed back into context, allowing the individual a deep understanding of the piece and its musical principles.
Workshop Details - Next Date - Thursday 3rd, 17th, 31st May and 14th, 28th June 2012
7:30pm - 9:30pm £7 Entry - All Levels/Instruments Welcome
St.Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LF (Please use back side door)

John Seeley's Saxophone Choir

The saxophone choir is a workshop that aims to develop saxophone technique and performance in a friendly creative environment. The workshop is open to all levels of ability, and every type of saxophone. The workshop is devised for the individual to feel like they are having a private lesson at a fraction of the price.
Each class explores saxophone and musicianship skills that will enhance the individual and group performer. This includes looking at music theory, methods of practise, and specific concepts to increase your knowledge on the saxophone. This is worked concurrently with a repertoire of saxophone choir music, with a focus on classical music, ranging from G.Palestrina to Eric Whitacre. The pieces are denotated to concentrate on musicianship skills and then performed, giving members a feeling of completion. The method of teaching focuses on four principles of learning, posture, pulse, phonology, and personality. This is used through simultaneous learning techniques that connect aural, visual, improvisation, and rhythm.
Saxophone Choir Details - Next Date - Thursday 10th, 24th May, 7th and 21st June 2012
7:30pm - 9:30pm £7 Entry All Levels Welcome
St.Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LF (Please use back side door)

If you play the saxophone and want to join an informal Saxophone group then come along on a Tuesday evening at Coopers School in Upminster. The Havering Saxophonics are an adult saxophone choir that focus on playing for fun. It is a reading band but all levels are welcome. from 7pm - 9pm. £5... (£3 for concessions). A cup of tea at half time is free.... for more info call john on 01708 446644 or visit www.thehaveringsaxophonics.co.uk

This from Loughton guitar legend Mike Eaves, who has worked with artistes as diverse as Lee Ryan, Will Young, Shirley Bassey, Michael Ball, John Williams, Martine McCutcheon, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Please see www.mikeeaves.co.uk for more information and details of special offers, or call Mike on 020 8508 5539:

Short Courses - A range of short courses are currently available. These consist of a block of lessons designed to focus on a specific function, including: Refresher course for lapsed players, Jazz Improvisation, Session Player techniques, Sight Reading, Preparation for a performance etc. Bespoke short courses can be put together also, such as learning a specific piece of music. Short courses can be taken independently, or in addition to regular lessons, and are taught on a one to one basis.
Taster Courses - A specifically designed experience to give beginners a taste of playing guitar. A block of four lessons can be taken which will take you through the basics, enabling you to decide if the guitar is the right instrument for you. All taster courses are one to one to ensure you have the best introduction to the instrument possible.
Instrument Hire - A newly available service, guitars can be hired for taster courses. Electric or acoustic guitars available at a fee of £5 per week. Full size and 3/4 size instruments available. Damage deposit of £50 required, refundable upon return of instrument.
Gift Vouchers - Gift vouchers make a great present for a loved one or close friend. Gift Vouchers are available for short courses, taster courses or a set number of regular lessons as you require. Order now and a voucher showing the gift details can be provided.

Benj Blackmore has just moved to the south east. He plays jazz guitar and electric bass to a pretty good standard and is keen to do some gigging around the area. He also teaches (in Ipswich) and has spaces for pupils who want to learn guitar. Beginners to advanced. For examples of hisguitar playing from my soundcloud page go to http://soundcloud.com/benjblackmore/lotus-blossom or http://soundcloud.com/benjblackmore/in-a-sentimental-mood. Interested parties can contact him on his mobile 07779 795989.

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THE JAZZ SHOW NEWSLETTER. Alex Hutton and Kate Winter produce and present this lively, inventive radio programme, showcasing the best of contemporary jazz as well as the classics. The show contains music, interviews, performance in the live room, the 'Time Tunnel' and 'Sebastian Scotney's Album of the week' The show is broadcast on several radio stations: FM as well as online and is also a weekly podcast. Visit www.thejazzshowonline.com for more details

The guest on the show this week is JULIAN SIEGEL. MOJO calls him "One of the UK's most creative saxophonists" and Jez Nelson's Jazz on 3 says he is "Fast becoming a national treasure of the reeds". It was our great honour to welcome him on the show and to find out more about his incredible career and musical outlook, as well as hearing him play a live performance in our live room with Mark Rose on the double bass and Alex Hutton on keys.JULIAN SIEGEL is an in-demand saxophonist on the UK and European Jazz scene who has worked with many of the top figures in the music. In 2007 he was awarded the BBC Jazz Award for Best Instrumentalist and he has just received the London Festival Fringe 2011 London Jazz Award. He is currently touring a set of new music with the Julian Siegel Quartet featuring some of the most distinctive voices on the UK Scene, the pianist Liam Noble, bassist Oli Hayhurst and drummer Gene Calderazzo. The band released the album 'Urban Theme Park' in 2011 (Basho) to critical acclaim...... "there's not a moment that doesn't fizz with ingenuity and imagination" MOJO.

Johnty Wilks on 0207 193 1977 runs “Musicians Heaven”, a unique Bed & Breakfast and retreat for jazz musicians based in a gorgeous 16th Century manor house in mid Essex. Rehearse, compose or practise in your room, jam with other guests, enjoy the peace and quiet of “non music time” or listen to the enchanting sounds of nature as you wander around the grounds.  Only 1 hour from London, 20 minutes from Stansted Airport, based in the heart of Essex.  A musicians retreat, where you can meet other like-minded people.  See http://www.myspace.com/529278563 for more details.

A great recording studio based in Reading, but very reasonably priced (£125 per day for weekdays and £140 per day for weekends), with a producer who has got a great feel for the style as well as being incredibly friendly and helpful. He can do everything from a couple of live demos through to producing a fully mastered CD album. www.m4studios.co.uk - for more details call Craig on 07595 643680 or email enquiries@m4studios.co.uk

Dave Self is a lifelong jazz fan, performer and DJ. He is a presenter of a jazz show for Blast 1386 - Tuesdays midday toCARL ORR on guitar [yes the guitarist with the billy cobham band] and ANDY NOBLE on keyboards . Carl and andy are both from Australia and are both top class exellent musicians 1pm, repeated on Fridays 8pm to 9pm. You can listen in to his show at http://radiotime.com/station/s_6837/Blast_1386.aspx. Dave has also kindly written a review of the Cork Jazz Festival for Jazz Update, which you can read at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/daveself.shtml

A really good website, kindly pointed out to us by Steve Duke. www.jazzonthetube.com. Basically it is a directory of all the great jazz videos which can be found on YouTube sorted by artist ... highly addictive!

The Grapevine Magazine, the most comprehensive FREE what's on guide in East Anglia. is going to be devoting a monthly jazz page trying to promote jazz to a wider and younger audience. Including a jazz gig round up every third month.

For jazz fans there is a new blog which is well worth reading, written by Josh Jennings. The British Jazz Blog aims to celebrate, and give a platform to, the fantastic British jazz scene. Focusing on the contemporary side of the genre, the articles are written in a personal, informal manner, ideal for getting people from outside of the genre just as excited about the music as hardcore fans of jazz! www.britishjazzblog.com

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Courtesy of our friends at Jazznights:-

Belchamp St Paul: The special guest this week at The Cherry Tree, Knowl Green, Belchamp St Paul, CO10 7BY is top European guitarist Nicholas Meier who has won both the "Grand Prize of the Jury" and "Jazz Guitar Prize" at the Jazz A Juan Revelations. Reservations on 01787 237653 or email info@jazz-nights.com. Adm £8. Music 8pm-10.30pm. Food is available before or during the performance. Sitting-in spots. Check www.jazz-nights.com for details including location & map.

Stoke By Nayland: Fleece Jazz at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa present the Leon Greening Quartet on Friday 11th May and on Friday 18th May the Julian Marc Stringle Quartet appear. 8pm start. Call 01787 211865 and check www.jazzatthefleece.org.uk for more details.

Bury St Edmunds: On Saturday 19th May the Chris Ingham Trio with Paul Higgs present "Stardust Melodies" featuring the music of Hoagy Carmichael. Singer Andi Hopgood appears at the Hunter Club on Monday 21st May and guitarist Jasper Smith on Thursday 24th May - both gigs at lunchtime 1pm-2.30pm with pianist Chris Ingham. Then on the evening of Friday 25th May the Nigel Price Organ Trio appear. All details are at www.hunterclub.org.uk or call 01284 748280.

Bury St Edmunds: The Devil's Kitchen Collective present singer Cecilia Stalin with Tony Kofi's John Coltrane Project on Saturday 2nd June at The Greene King Social Club, IP33 1QT. Doors open and food served from 7.00 until 8.30pm. See www.thedevilskitchencollective.co.uk for directions & details.

Bury St Edmunds: The Fox Inn, 1, Eastgate Street, IP33 1XX present Rob Palmer's trio East on Sunday 20th May. Free entry. Tel: 01284 705562 or check www.thefoxinnbury.co.uk for details.

Ipswich: On Sunday 20th May the jazz club have got the Tommaso Starace Quartet at The California Club, 195, Foxhall Road, IP3 8LB. Doors 7.30pm. Music 8pm. Adm £12. See www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk.

Ipswich: On Thursday 10th May Pheonix are at the Thomas Wolsey, St. Peter's Street. 7.30pm start. Free entry.

Fulbourn: A "Songs from the Troubadour" evening takes place on Friday 11th May at The Six Bells and features Joanna Eden, Nick Barraclough, with Dave & Lynne Olney. Tickets at £8 are available on 01223 880778.

Cambridge: The CMJC present the Georgia Mancio Quartet on Friday 25th May at the Hidden Rooms, The Basement, 7a, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BA. Doors 7.15pm - 8pm start. Phone 01223 514777 or 07912 627762 or email modernjazz@hiddenthing.com. See www.cambridgejazz.org for more details.

Cambridge: The Andy Bowie Quartet are at The Clarendon Arms, 35/6, Clarendon Street every Sunday from 8.30pm. Free admission. Check http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=953052 for details.

Bottisham: The Tommaso Starace/Roger Beaujolais Quintet appear at Cook's Barn, Whitelands Farm, Newmarket Road, CB25 9BD on Saturday 19th May. Tickets at £15 on 01223 810840 or 07718 779295.

Holland On Sea: On Sunday 27th May singer Harry Stratford appears with the Ted Beament Trio at The Tavern, 55-57, Frinton Road, Essex, CO15 5UH. Adm £9. Doors open 7.30pm. Music 8pm - 10.30pm. Tel: 01255 814080.

Bungay: The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Ditchingham, NR35 2RU have got the Sole Bay Jazz Band playing every Thursday from 8.00pm. Tel: 01986 896143 for info and see blog at http://cakesandal.blogspot.com/search/label/jazz.

Lyng: The Dereham Jazz Society at the Lakeside Country Club, Quarry Lane, NR9 5RS present Savoir Faire on Wednesday 9th May. Adm £10. See www.lakeside-jazz-club.co.uk for details.

Norwich: Jazz At The Greenman, Wroxham Road, Rackheath, NR13 6NQ continues every Tuesday when top UK guests appear with the resident Simon Brown Trio. Free. 8.30pm start.

Lowestoft: Milestones Jazz Club present Horn Factory at the Hotel Hatfield, The Esplanade, NR 33 0QP on Sunday 3rd June. Adm £7/£6. Doors at 8pm - music from 8.30pm. Call 01502 568684 or see www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk for more details.

Buckhurst Hill: There's an open-mic Jazz Jam Session for instrumentalists and vocalists at the Sports & Social Club, 50, Queens Road, Essex, IG9 5BY every Sunday. 8.00pm start. Adm £3. See www.jazzjam.co.uk or contact keith@jazzjam.co.uk or call/text 07970 910080 to check dates.

Walthamstow: E17 at the Cricket Club, 48a, Greenway Avenue, E17 3QN on Wednesday 9th May feature the Alex Hutton Trio. Check www.myspace.com/e17jazz for details.

Leytonstone: The East Side Jazz Club at The Lord Rookwood, 314, Cann Hall Road, E11 3NW present the Steve Waterman Quartet on Tuesday 8th May and the Ben Castle Quartet on Tuesday 15th May. Tel: 020 8989 8129 for details.

Mill Hill: The next session at the jazz club at the Mill Hill Golf Club, 100, Barnet Way, NW7 3AL is on Wednesday 9th May and features Frontier. Details at www.millhilljazzclub.co.uk.



And finally ... NAG TIME! PLEASE NOTE:

1. As mentioned above, please do NOT just send us posters or flyers or a link to a website, as it is too time-consuming for us to then have to re-type all the information. In future I am afraid we will not include anything which we cannot copy and paste the text from. Word etc documents are fine, as is just typing the information in the body of an email. If someone does your artwork for you they would normally be more than happy to email you the text to save you re-typing it.

2. Can you please send all future items for inclusion in the newsletter to listings at jazzupdate.co.uk please.

3. We have had a couple of instances lately where people unconnected with the night have contacted us to let us know that details of the night have changed or that it has ceased. In fact we even took the trouble to call the promoter of a night to check, who confirmed that it had indeed changed to another day. If you are including your events PLEASE let us know of any changes etc. (you only have to click "reply" when you receive the weekly newsletter). And of course if you are aware of a change or an inaccuracy please let us know - we really do appreciate your input.

4. Please include full address in including postcode for the venue. Most people these days use SatNav, so please make it easier for them. Again, until recently we would Google the address and include the missing information, but it has become too time-consuming to always do this.

5. We always try (when life doesn't get in the way!) to send the newsletter on Friday at lunchtime. Can you get your information to us by 9am Friday morning at the latest to guarantee inclusion please.

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Jazz jam session, if you want to play jazz in a jamming session and you are in one of the following areas then come along to jam with the jazz band in one of the sessions which are being held in Leigh-on-Sea near Southend soon. Bring your own instrument to play jazz. Jazz tuition at the same time as jamming.

* SS0 - Prittlewell, Westcliff-on-Sea
* SS1 - Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay
* SS2
* SS3 - Barling, Churchend, Courtsend, Great Wakering, Little Wakering, North Shoebury, Shoeburyness
* SS4 - Ashingdon, Ballards Gore, Canewdon, Great Stambridge, Paglesham Churchend, Paglesham Eastend, Rochford, South Fambridge
* SS5 - Hawkwell, Hockley, Hullbridge
* SS6 - Rayleigh, Weir
* SS7 - Daws Heath, Hadleigh, Hope's Green, South Benfleet, Thundersley
* SS8 - Canvey Island, Leigh Beck
* SS9 - Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea
* SS11 - Battlesbridge, Rawreth, Runwell, Shotgate
* SS12 - Nevendon, North Benfleet, Wickford
* SS13 - Bowers Gifford, Pitsea
* SS14 - Basildon
* SS15 - Laindon
* SS16 - Dry Street, Langdon Hills, Vange, Westley Heights
* SS17 - Corringham, Coryton, Fobbing, Horndon on the Hill, Linford, Mucking, Stanford-le-Hope, Thames Haven* CM0 - Asheldham, Bradwell Waterside, Bradwell-on-Sea, Burnham-on-Crouch, Deal Hall, Dengie, Monsale, Ostend, Ramsey Island, Southminster, St Lawrence, Steeple, Stoneyhills, Tillingham

* CM1 - Broomfield, Chelmsford, Chignall Smealy, Chignall St James, Cooksmill Green, Edney Common, Good Easter, Great Oxney Green, High Easter, Loves Green, Mashbury, Roxwell, Stagden Cross, Writtle
* CM2 - Galleyend, Galleywood, Great Baddow, Howe Green, Moulsham, Sandon, West Hanningfield, Widford
* CM3 - Althorne, Bicknacre, Boreham, Cock Clarks, Cold Norton, Crix, Danbury, East Hanningfield, Fairstead, Ford End, Fuller Street, Gamble's Green, Great Canney, Great Leighs, Great Waltham, Hatfield Peverel, Hazeleigh, Howe Street, Latchingdon, Little Baddow, Little Leighs, Little Waltham, Littley Green, Mayland, Maylandsea, Nounsley, Pleshey, Purleigh, Rank's Green, Rettendon, Rettendon Place, Rudley Green, Runsell Green, South Hanningfield, South Woodham Ferrers, Stow Maries, Terling, Willows Green, Woodham Ferrers, Young's End
* CM4 - Blackmore, Fryerning, Heybridge, Ingatestone, Margaretting, Mill Green, Nine Ashes, Norton Heath, Stock
* CM5 - Abbess Roding, Beauchamp Roding, Berners Roding, Bobbingworth, Chipping Ongar, Clatterford End, Fyfield, Greensted, High Laver, High Ongar, Little End, Little Laver, Magdalen Laver, Moreton, Norton Mandeville, Pickerells, Shelley, Shellow Bowells, Stanford Rivers, Toot Hill, Willingale
* CM6 - Aythorpe Roding, Bacon End, Bannister Green, Bardfield End Green, Barnston, Bishop's Green, Bran End, Broadgroves, Broxted, Butcher's Pasture, Causeway End, Chickney, Churchend, Cobler's Green, Duck End, Duton Hill, Felsted, Great Canfield, Great Dunmow, Great Easton, Hartford End, High Roding, Hounslow Green, Keeres Green, Leaden Roding, Lindsell, Little Dunmow, Little Easton, Margaret Roding, Mill End Green, Molehill Green, Monk Street, North End, Stebbing, Stebbing Green, Thaxted, Throws, White Roding
* CM7 - Bardfield Saling, Beazley End, Black Notley, Blackmore End, Bocking, Bocking Churchstreet, Bradwell, Braintree, Church End, Cornish Hall End, Cressing, Finchingfield, Great Bardfield, Great Saling, High Garrett, Howe Street, Jasper's Green, Little Bardfield, Oxen End, Panfield, Pattiswick, Rayne, Shalford, Shalford Green, Stisted, Tye Green, Wethersfield
* CM8 - Chipping Hill, Faulkbourne, Great Braxted, Little Braxted, Rivenhall, Rivenhall End, Silver End, White Notley, Wickham Bishops, Witham
* CM9 - Broad Street Green, Goldhanger, Great Totham, Heybridge, Heybridge Basin, Langford, Little Totham, Maldon, Mundon, Salcott, Tollesbury, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Tolleshunt Knights, Tolleshunt Major, Ulting, Virley, Woodham Mortimer, Woodham Walter
* CM11 - Billericay, Crays Hill, Downham, Great Burstead, Ramsden Bellhouse, Ramsden Heath, South Green
* CM12 - Little Burstead, Tye Common
* CM13 - Childerditch, Dunton Wayletts, East Horndon, Great Warley, Herongate, Hutton, Ingrave, Little Warley, West Horndon
* CM14 - Brentwood, Brook Street, Coxtie Green, Navestock Side, South Weald
* CM15 - Doddinghurst, Kelvedon Hatch, Mountnessing, Pilgrims Hatch, Shenfield, Stondon Massey
* CM16 - Coopersale Common, Epping, Epping Green, Epping Upland, Fiddlers Hamlet, North Weald Bassett, Theydon Bois, Thornwood Common, Tylers Green
* CM17 - Church Langley, Churchgate Street, Foster Street, Harlow, Hastingwood, Matching, Matching Green, Matching Tye, Potter Street, Threshers Bush
* CM19 - Great Parndon, Roydon, Roydon Hamlet
* CM20 - Eastwick, Gilston Park, Little Parndon
* CM21 - Allen's Green, High Wych, Sawbridgeworth
* CM22 - Bamber's Green, Elsenham, Great Hallingbury, Hatfield Broad Oak, Hatfield Heath, Henham, Hope End Green, Little Hallingbury, Sheering, Smith's Green, Takeley, Takeley Street, Ugley, Ugley Green
* CM23 - Berden, Birchanger, Bishop's Stortford, Farnham, Farnham Green, Hazel End, Manuden, Spellbrook, Thorley, Thorley Street
* CM24 - Stansted Mountfitchet