Monthly Archives: July 2015

George Tidiman’s All Stars, 31st July 2015

GEORGE ‘KID’ TIDIMAN’S ALL STARS’ apparently played brilliantly, with lots of fun and laughter on Friday, 31st July 2015 at our FARNBOROUGH JAZZ CLUB.  The stars with GEORGE (our ‘Kid’) were his usual line-up, namely DENNY ILETT on trumpet, TIM HUSKISSON on clarinet, ‘SOUTHEND BOB’ ALLBUT on banjo, JOHN SIRETT on double bass and BILL FINCH on drums.  I was so very disappointed, as again, I was not there and so missed all the fun (I had already missed two previous Fridays). Keith was left again to hold the fort and as expected, on his return, he told me all about the excitement I had missed (I had some unrepeatable words under my breathe, hmmm). However, Mike took some photos as usual and at least I can show you these.

Diane

 

George singing with his George 'Kid' Tidiman's All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015. (LtoR) hidden Tim Huskisson (cl), John Sirett (d.bass), Denny Islett (trp), Bill Finch (drms), George 'Kid' Tidiiman (trb) & 'Southend Bob' Allbut (bnj). Photo by Mike Witt.

George ‘Kid’ Tidiman,  playing a swanee whistle, with his ‘All Stars’ at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015.   (LtoR)   hidden Tim Huskisson (cl), John Sirett (d.bass), Denny Ilett (trp), Bill Finch (drms), George ‘Kid’ Tidiiman (trb) & ‘Southend Bob’ Allbut (bnj).  Photo by Mike Witt.

 

Denny Islett (trumpet) with George 'Kid' Tidiman's All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Denny Ilett (trumpet) with George ‘Kid’ Tidiman’s All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Our George 'Kid' Tidiman plays trombone with his 'All Stars' at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Our George ‘Kid’ Tidiman plays trombone with his ‘All Stars’ at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

 

George 'Kid' Tidiman sings with his All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015. Photo by MIke Witt.

George ‘Kid’ Tidiman sings with his All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015. Photo by MIke Witt.

 

Tim Huskisson (clarinet), Denny Islett (trumpet) & George 'Kid' Tidiman's (trombone) with his 'All Stars' at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Tim Huskisson (clarinet), Denny Ilett (trumpet)   & George ‘Kid’ Tidiman’s (trombone) with his ‘All Stars’ at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015.                 Photo by Mike Witt.

 

Bill Finch (drums) & 'Southend Bob' Allbut(banjo) with George 'Kid' Tidiman's All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Bill Finch (drums) & ‘Southend Bob’ Allbut (banjo) with George ‘Kid’ Tidiman’s All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

 

Bill Finch on drums with George 'Kid' Tidiman's All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Bill Finch on drums with George ‘Kid’ Tidiman’s All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

John Sirett (double .bass) with George 'Kid' Tidiman's All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

John Sirett (double .bass) with George ‘Kid’ Tidiman’s All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 31st July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

 

‘Millennium Eagle Jazz Band’, Friday, 24th July 2015

MILLENNIUM EAGLE JAZZ BAND (from the Midlands) were back to entertainment everyone here at FARNBOROUGH JAZZ CLUB on FRIDAY 24th JULY 2015.  Band leader, MATT PALMER (reed player and vocalist) had his regular band members, PETER BROWN (trumpet/cornet/valve trombone/vocals), TERRY WILLIAMS (trombone/vocals), BRIAN LAWRENCE (double bass/sousaphone), DAVID MOORWOOD (guitar/banjo) and JULYANBABY JOOLS’ ALDRIDGE (drums).  They certainly ‘brought the house down’ last time they were here, so I told you, you would surely have another exciting evening.  Well, I surely was disappointed – only because I wasn’t there!! Yes, another week I missed, so no info about the evening, save to say Keith let me know it was great.  But as last week, I can at least publish the photos Mike kindly took for us.  So again – enjoy.

Diane and Keith

Millenium Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 24th July 2015. (LtoR) Brian Lawrence (double bass),Terry Williams (tombone), Julyan 'Baby Jools' Aldride (drums), Peter Brown (trumpet), David Moorwood (banjo) and missing from picture is band leader (reeds). Photo by Mike Witt.

Millenium Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 24th July 2015. (LtoR) Brian Lawrence (double bass),Terry Williams (tombone), Julyan ‘Baby Jools’ Aldride (drums), Peter Brown (trumpet), David Moorwood (banjo) and missing from picture is band leader (reeds). Photo by Mike Witt.

Band leader Matt Palmer playing clarinet (with just in view) Dave Moorwood on banjo with Millenium Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 24h July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Band leader Matt Palmer playing clarinet (with just in view) Dave Moorwood on banjo with Millenium Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 24h July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

 

Julyan 'Baby Jools' Aldridge (drums) and Dave Moorwood (banjo) with band leader Matt Palmer (clarinet) with Millenium Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 24th July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Julyan ‘Baby Jools’ Aldridge (drums) and Dave Moorwood (banjo) with band leader Matt Palmer (clarinet) with Millenium Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 24th July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Peter Brown on trumpet, Julyan 'Baby Jools' Aldridge on drums and clarinetist Matt Palmer - band leader of Millenium Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 24th July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Peter Brown on trumpet, Julyan ‘Baby Jools’ Aldridge on drums and clarinetist Matt Palmer – band leader of Millenium Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 24th July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

 

 

Brian Lawrence on sousaphone and Terry Williams on trombone with Millenium Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 24th July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Brian Lawrence on sousaphone and Terry Williams on trombone with Millenium Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 24th July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

 

Millenium Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 24th July 2015. (LtoR) Brian Lawrence (double bass), Peter Brown (trumpet), Matt Palmer (band leader and clarinet) and Dave Moorwood (banjo). Missing from photo: Terry Williams (trombone) and Julyan 'Baby Jools' Aldridge (drums). Photo by Mike Witt.

Millenium Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 24th July 2015. (LtoR) Brian Lawrence (double bass), Peter Brown (trumpet), Matt Palmer (band leader and clarinet) and Dave Moorwood (banjo). Missing from photo: Terry Williams (trombone) and Julyan ‘Baby Jools’ Aldridge (drums). Photo by Mike Witt.

 

Golden Eagle Jazz Band, 17th July 2015

The GOLDEN EAGLE JAZZ BAND’s leader KEVIN SCOTT (tenor banjo) I’m told, played brilliantly for us on Friday, 17th July 2015 at FARNBOROUGH JAZZ CLUB (Kent),  Playing with him were MIKE SCROXTON on trumpet, ALAN CRESSWELL on clarinet, ROY STOKES on trombone & vocals, MIKE BROAD on double bass and PETE JACKMAN on drums.  We always have a laugh with Kevin and the boys, so I was so disappointed to have missed the fun.  I cannot recall ever missing an evening before, although I must have done, but it would have been years ago.  Keith returned home with all the details of the fun I had missed, some great trad’ jazz to be sure.  I cannot tell you anything they played, but at least I can publish the photos kindly taken by Mike (thanks Mike).  One of them was numbered 007, that one happened to be of John and Len with our raffle draw (Keith said they were a laugh on the ‘mike’), so must now call them both a ‘James Bond’ – ha.  Enjoy the photos.

See you soon.

Diane and Keith

Golden Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 17th July 2015. (LtoR) Roy Stokes (trombone), Pete Jackman (drums), Mike Scroxton (trumpet), Alan Cresswell (clarinet), Mike Broad (double bass) and Kevin Scott (tenor banjo). Photo by Mike Witt.

Golden Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club     (Kent) on 17th July 2015. (LtoR) Roy Stokes (trombone), Pete Jackman (drums), Mike Scroxton (trumpet),          Alan Cresswell (clarinet), Mike Broad (double bass)      and Kevin Scott (tenor banjo). Photo by Mike Witt

Golden Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club on 17th July 2015. (LtoR) Roy Stokes (trombone), Mike Scroxton (trumpet), Pete Jackman (drums), Alan Cresswell (clarinet), Mike Broad (double bass) and Kevin Scott (tenor banjo). Photo by Mike Witt.

Golden Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club on 17th July 2015. (LtoR) Roy Stokes (trombone),         Mike Scroxton (trumpet), Pete Jackman (drums),          Alan Cresswell (clarinet), Mike Broad (double bass)      and Kevin Scott (tenor banjo). Photo by Mike Witt

 

John and Len (our two James Bonds) handled the raffle in Diane's absence on the evening of the Golden Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 17th July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

John and Len (our two James Bonds) handled  raffle in Diane’s absence on the evening of the Golden Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 17th July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Golden Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club on 17th July 2015. (LtoR) Roy Stokes (trombone), Pete Jackman (drums), Mike Scroxton (trumpet), Alan Cresswell (clarinet), Mike Broad (double bass) and Kevin Scott (tenor banjo). Photo by Mike Witt.

Golden Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club          on 17th July 2015. (LtoR) Roy Stokes (trombone),         Pete Jackman (drums), Mike Scroxton (trumpet),          Alan Cresswell (clarinet), Mike Broad (double bass)      and Kevin Scott (tenor banjo). Photo by Mike Witt.

 

 

 

Golden Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club on 17th July 2015. (LtoR) Roy Stokes (trombone), Pete Jackman (drums), Mike Scroxton (trumpet), Alan Cresswell (clarinet), Mike Broad (double bass) and Kevin Scott (tenor banjo). Photo by Mike Witt.

Golden Eagle Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club          on 17th July 2015. (LtoR) Roy Stokes (trombone),         Pete Jackman (drums), Mike Scroxton (trumpet),          Alan Cresswell (clarinet), Mike Broad (double bass)     and Kevin Scott (tenor banjo). Photo by Mike Witt.

‘Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces’, 10th July 2015

‘BOB DWYER’S BIX & PIECES’ was at the Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent (BR6 7BA), On Friday, 10th July 2015, BOB on trombone & vocals, had MAX EMMONS on trumpet, BERNIE HOLDEN on clarinet & alto sax, JOHN BAYNE on double bass & bass sax, JOHN STUART on banjo & guitar, LAURIE CHESCOE on drums and guest pianist, CHRIS NEWMAN. Remember Chris played last time (1st May), fares from GOSPORT, Hampshire, where he is on the Committee of the Gosport Jazz Club. It was great to see/hear him again. I advertised that night, by saying its good here, isn’t it – we are always having brilliant Fridays, aren’t we? I wasn’t wrong either. We had a decent turnout and as usual, faces were beaming from ear to ear.

Bob Dwyer's Bix & Pieces at Farnborough JC, Kent 10Jul2015. Bob (trombone), Max Emmons (trumpet & harmonica), Bernie Holden (clarinet&alto sax), Laurie Chescoe (drums), John Bayne (d.bass& bass sax), John Stewart (banjo & guitar)& pianist Chris Newman. Photo by Mike Witt.

Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces at Farnborough JC, Kent 10Jul2015. Bob (trombone), Max Emmons (trumpet & harmonica), Bernie Holden (clarinet&alto sax), Laurie Chescoe (drums), John Bayne (d.bass& bass sax), John Stuart (banjo & guitar)& pianist Chris Newman. Photo by Mike Witt.

They played one of Keith’s favourite, ‘A Hundred Years From Today’, with Bob singing every bit as good as Jack Teagarden. This was followed on with ‘I Found a New Baby’, with some brilliant sax from Bernie, banjo from John (S) and fabulous bass sax (‘big bertha’) from John (B). Max thrilled us all with his harmonica playing and singing of ‘Diggin’ My Potatoes’ and we performed our line-dance to this – phew, we were all exhausted! I remember Ken Colyer’s band playing the next one – ‘Black Cat On the Fence’, a lovely choice and everyone excelled. Bob sung the next number, ‘Kansas City Kitty’, just fabulous.

Bob Dwyer's Bix & Pieces at Farnborough JC, Kent ( Bernie, Max, Bob & Laurie - 10Jul2016

Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces at Farnborough JC, Kent ( Bernie , Max, Bob & Laurie) – 10th July 2016. Photo by Mike Witt.

Bob Dwyer's Bix & Pieces', with Bob (trmb), Max Emmons (trmp), Bernie Holden (clarnt) & Laurie Chescoe (drms), Farnborough JC, Kent 10Jul2015

Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces’, with Bob (trmb), Max Emmons (trmp), Bernie Holden (clarnt) & Laurie Chescoe (drms), Farnborough JC, Kent 10th July 2015.  Photo by Mike Witt.

John Bayne plays 'Elephant Stomp' with Laurie Chescoe (drums) and John Stuart (banjo) in 'Bob Dwyer's Bix & Pieces' at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent on 10th July 2015.

John Bayne plays ‘Elephant Stomp’ with Laurie Chescoe (drums) and John Stuart (banjo) in ‘Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces’ at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent on 10th July 2015.  Photo by Mike Witt.

But then no ‘let down’ with the next one, I put three ticks and ‘yes, yes, yes’ on my notes. Well, the number was ‘Elephant Stomp’. Everyone just loves John playing it, we can never tire hearing him play it either. (see Newsletter 1st May 2015 for our recording of him playing on Youtube, not the best recording as just recorded (17oct2014) on my old mobile !)

This was followed with Max singing ‘Down By the Riverside’. Of course, there was some marvellous harmonising from the audience. Bob always sings Keith and my friend’s song (a big hit from the ‘40’s), ‘Nice To Know You Care’. It is a very romantic song and everyone gets up on the dance floor, even Keith dances with me – ha. I will end this write-up with Max’s great performance to ‘Rebecca, Get Your Big Legs Off of Me’. What a fabulous evening again. You just can’t beat ‘live’ music, especially when you have musicians with the experience and talent of the likes of these guys.

Chris Newman plays at Farnborough JC seen here with John Bayne (b.sax) with Bob Dwyer's Bix & Pieces 10Jul2015.

Chris Newman plays at Farnborough JC seen here with John Bayne (b.sax) with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces 10th July2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Laurie Chescoe (drms) and John Stuart (bnj) - 'Bob Dwyer's Bix & Pieces' at Farnborough JC Kent 10Jul2015

Laurie Chescoe (drms) and John Stuart (bnj) – ‘Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces’ at Farnborough JC Kent on 10th July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Make a date to come next Friday.

Diane and Keith

A Hundred Years from Today’ – (m) Victor Young, (l) Ned Washington & Joe Young (1933)
‘Black Cat On the Fence’ – (l) Frank Sinatra, (m) Charlie Love (circa 1949 – debatable)
‘Kansas City Kitty’ – (m) Walter Donaldson, (l) Edgar Leslie (1929)
‘Diggin My Potatoes’ – Huddie Ledbetter (1948)
‘Down By the Riverside (Study War No More)’ – traditional/Gospel song first published 1918
‘Elephant Stomp’ – Al Ferreri & Yannick Singery (circa 1953)
‘I Found A New Baby’ – Jack Palmer, Spencer Williams (1926)
‘Nice To Know You Care’ – (m) Leslie Baguley, (l) Norman Newell (1947)
‘Rebecca, Rebecca, Get Your Big Legs Off of Me’ – Pete K.H. Johnson & Big Joe Turner (circa 1938

Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Band, Friday, 3rd July 2015

Never a boring moment with ‘LAURIE CHESCOE’S REUNION BAND’, they always entertain us with some great choices of songs. Friday, 3rd July 2015 was no exception here at the FARNBOROUGH JAZZ CLUB.  The musicians with drummer LAURIE, were ALLAN (‘Lord Arsenal’) BRADLEY on trumpet, piano & vocals, JOHN LEE on reeds,COLIN BRAY on piano & sax, JIM DOUGLAS on banjo & guitar and PETER SKIVINGTON on bass guitar & bass ukulele. JACKIE FREE was on trombone, who kindly stepped in at the last minute, for Mike Pointon.  I think it is the first time Jackie has played here and what a super player he is.  Aren’t you lucky to find a club like this, so you can always enjoy listening to the best of traditional jazz, plus enjoy dancing too.

Another great picture of smiling Laurie Chescoe with his Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent on 3rd July2015 (John Lee bottom right). Photo by Mike Witt.

Another great picture of smiling Laurie Chescoe with his Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent on 3rd July2015 (John Lee bottom right). Photo by Mike Witt.

Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough JC 3jul2015. (LtoR) Jim Douglas (guitar), Jackie Free (trmb), Alan (‘Lord Arsenal’) Bradley (trmp) and John Lee (tenor sax). Photo by Mike Witt.

Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent on 3rd July 2015. (LtoR) Jim Douglas (guitar), Jackie Free (trmb), Allan (‘Lord Arsenal’) Bradley (trmp) and John Lee (tenor sax). Photo by Mike Witt.

They began with a pretty great up-tempo number, ‘Chicago (That Toddlin’ Town)’, with Jackie singing (sorry to gush, but he is also a marvellous singer), not forgetting Laurie’s wonderful drumming and with his infectious smile too.  I am usually busy at the start, but managed to have a dance straight off.  We knew we were in for some fun, for sure.  They featured Jackie in the next number, ‘Here’s That Rainy Day’, really lovely.

The mood changed for the next number, with Allan singing ‘I Scream, You Scream Ice Cream, jointly sung by audience and obviously such fun, that number.   What an ‘engine’ too.

Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club on 3rd july 2015. (LtoR) Colin Bray (piano&alto sax) Jackie Free (trmb), (hidden) Jim Douglas (bnjo&guitar), Laurie Chescoe (drms), Alan (‘Lord Arsenal’) Bradley (trmpt &piano),Peter Skivington (bass guitar/bass Ukelele), John Lee (clnt/tenor sax). Photo by Mike Witt.3jul2015

Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, on 3rd july 2015. (LtoR) Colin Bray (piano &alto sax) Jackie Free (tromb), (hidden) Jim Douglas (bnjo&guitar), Laurie Chescoe (drums), Allan (‘Lord Arsenal’) Bradley (trumpet &piano), Peter Skivington (bass guitar/bass ukelele), John Lee (clnt/tenor sax). Photo by Mike Witt.

Colin Bray (pianist) plays alto sax with Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent, UK on 3rd July 2015. Photo by Krystof Jelinek (from the Czech Republic)

Colin Bray (pianist) plays alto sax with Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent, UK on 3rd July 2015. Photo by Krystof Jelinek (from the Czech Republic)

Next, Colin left the piano and played alto sax to ‘Roses of Picardy’, with Allan taking over on piano (Oh the talent that is around!).  As per usual, Colin came out with a joke, in his usual extremely dry humoured wit.  No, I won’t tell you what the joke was – I’ll leave that to Colin, for his next audience. [Just a little added info for you, it was recorded for the soundtrack of ‘Downton Abbey].

Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club 3 July 2015. What an 'engine' aye? (LtoR) Colin Bray (Piano), Jim Douglas (bnjo)), Laurie Chescoe (drms) and Pete Skivington (bass ukulele). Photo by Mike Witt.

Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent on 3rd July 2015. What an ‘engine’ aye?(LtoR) Colin Bray (Piano), Jim Douglas (banjo)),       Laurie Chescoe (drums) and Pete Skivington (bass ukulele). Photo by Mike Witt.

Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club on 3rd July 2015. Colin Bray plays wonderful piano, with Jim Douglas accompanying him on guitar. Photo by Mike Witt.

Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent on 3rd July 2015. Colin Bray plays wonderful piano, with Jim Douglas accompanying him on guitar. Photo by Mike Witt.

Peter Skivington (bass ukulele) and John Lee (tenor sax) playing with Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club on 3rd July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Peter Skivington (bass ukulele) and John Lee (tenor sax) playing with Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club on 3rd July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

John was featured next on tenor sax, with Pete playing bass Ukulele. They played Al Johnson’s ‘Avalon’.  What a fabulous sax player he is.  I must mention John again, when they played ‘Basin Street’ his clarinet was especially good.

ohn Lee on clarinet with Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent on 3rd July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

John Lee on clarinet with Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent on 3rd July 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

‘(Fall In Love) Says My Heart’ was a number we danced our line-dance to, fabulous (a Fox Trot actually).  Then I recall Jim’s solo with ‘Body & Soul’.  He really is a star.  Well they all are, especially when Allan sang ‘Sunshine & Showers’.  What a lovely job he also makes of singing.

Krystof Jelinek (from the Czech Republic) plays Straus for us (whilst Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Jazz Band took a break) at Farnborough Jazz Club (here in England) on 3rd July 2015. Photo by Jana (also from the Czech Republic).

Krystof Jelinek (from the Czech Republic) plays Straus for us (whilst Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Jazz Band took a break) at Farnborough Jazz Club (here in England) on 3rd July 2015. Photo by Jana (also from the Czech Republic).

A friend of mine (Patricia) brought a lovely young couple, Jana and Krystof Jelinek to the club.  They were visiting her from the Czech Republic.  Jana is an interpreter for N.A.T.O. and Krystof is a music teacher.  He plays piano brilliantly, especially Straus, his favourite composer.  Colin kindly allowed the use of his piano, so Krystof was able to play some Straus for us, during our first interval.  His first piece was ‘Voices of Spring’ and the second was ‘Morning Papers’.  How beautifully he played and was such a delightful change.  Thank you Krystof.  I believe they are planning to make a return visit to England next year, so hopefully he will again give us a treat.

Diane & Keith Grant, promoters of Farnborough Jazz Club,Kent, UK, 3rd July 2015 with Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Jazz Band. Photo by Krystof Jelinek (from the Czech Republic).

Diane & Keith Grant, promoters of Farnborough Jazz Club,Kent, UK, 3rd July 2015 with Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Jazz Band. Photo by Krystof Jelinek (from the Czech Republic).

 

 

Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent, UK on 3rd July 2015. Seen here - Janu (from the Czech Republic) and Patricia(right). Photo by Krystof Jelinek (also from the Czech Republic)

Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Jazz Band at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent, UK on 3rd July 2015. Seen here – Janu (from the Czech Republic) and Patricia (right). Photo by Krystof Jelinek (also from the Czech Republic)

 

 

Your hosts, Diane & Keith

‘Aint Misbehaving – (m) Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller & Harry Brooks, (l) Andy Razaf (1929)
‘Avalon’ – (m&l) Al Jolson, Vincent Rose & Buddy DeSylva (1920)
‘Body & Soul’ – (m) Johnny Green, (l) Edward Heyman, Robert Sour & Frank Eyton (1930)
‘Chicago (That Toddlin’ Town)’ – Fred Fisher (1922)
‘Here’s That Rainy Day’ – (m) Jimmy Van Heusen, (l) Johnny Burke (1953)
‘I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream’ – Howard Johnson, Billy Moll & Robert King (1927)
‘Roses of Picardy’ – (m) Haydn Wood, (l) Frederick Weatherly (1916)
‘Says My heart’ – (m) Burton Lane, (l) Frank Loesser (1930)
‘The Clouds Will Soon Roll By’ – Harry Woods & George Brown (1932)
Voices of Spring’ (Op.410) (1882) and ‘Morning Papers’ Op.279 (1862) both by Johann Strauss II