Monthly Archives: September 2015

‘Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces’, 25th September 2015

‘BOB DWYER’S BIX & PIECES’, came on Friday, 25th September 2015 to our Farnborough Jazz Club.

Bob Dwyer's Bits & Pieces at Farnborough Jazz Club on 25th September 2015. With Bob on trombone, Max Emmons on Trumpet, John Lee on reeds, Hugh Crozier on piano, John Bayne on d.bass& bass sax and Bert Butler on banjo, Photo by Mike Witt.

Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces at Farnborough Jazz Club on 25th September 2015. With Bob on trombone, Max Emmons on Trumpet, John Lee on reeds, Hugh Crozier on piano,  John Bayne on d.bass & bass sax and Burt Butler on banjo, Photo by Mike Witt.

Trombonist & vocalist, BOB had MAX EMMONS on trumpet, JOHN LEE on clarinet & tenor sax,  JOHN BAYNE on double bass & bass sax, HUGH CROZIER on piano, BURT BUTLER on banjo and CHRIS MARCHANT on drums. The evening began with a few horrors, including a huge traffic jam on the M25, so the band arrived after an horrendous journey. As one would expect, the first number was a little strained, but they soon got into stride and the whole evening’s music took charge of us and we certainly danced the evening away. I first took note of ‘Sunday’, a lovely happy tune, with a good tempo for dancing and sung by Bob. This was followed by ‘Creole Love Song’, giving more of a slower tempo for a waltz. However, the next tune was ‘Fidgety Feet’, very much ‘up tempo’ to which we performed our line-dance wowie, another exhausting choice. Then what about ‘South’, another swinging tune – wonderful.

Bob Dwyer's Bits & Pieces at Farnborough Jazz Club 25Sep2015. Bob (pic) -trombone, Max Emmons (pic) trumpet, John Lee (reeds), Hugh Crozier (piano), John Baine (d.bass &bass sax), Chris Marchant (pic) drums & guest Burt Butler (banjo).

Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces at Farnborough Jazz Club 25Sep2015. Bob (pic) -trombone, Max Emmons (pic) trumpet, John Lee (reeds), Hugh Crozier (pic) piano, John Bayne (d.bass &bass sax), Chris Marchant (pic) drums & guest Burt Butler (banjo). Photo by Mike Witt.

 

John Lee (t.sax) & Hugh Crozier (pno) at Farnborough JC with Bob Dwyer's Bits & Pieces 25Sept2015.

John Lee (tenor sax) and Hugh Crozier (piano) at Farnborough Jazz Club with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces.  25th September 2015.  Photo by Mike Witt.

Hugh also has a super voice ‘Hard Hearted Hannah’ being one of his special songs he enjoys singing and did so with much gusto.  Next came Max, doing his bit’ with Snag It and again, another super voice, PLUS adding his performance on harmonica what a wonderful show.

Burt Butler (bnj) & John Bayne (bsax) at Farnborough JC with Bob Dwyer's Bits & Pieces, 25 Sep2015

Burt Butler (banjo) & John Bayne (bass sax) at Farnborough Jazz Club with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces, 25th September 2015.  Photo by Mike Witt.

The next tune was brilliantly implemented by John (B) on ‘Big Bertha’ (Bass Sax). He played solo with the first verse of ‘Blue Skies’. Oh I just love him. Then came ‘My Little Bimbo’. Our guest player Burt sang it and of course he is quite a favourite character and known in these parts with his own band “Burt Butler’s Jazz Pilgrims”.

They continued on with ‘Diggin’ My Potatoes’, Max is just brilliant with this one and I think the rest of the band all joined in with harmonizing. We had another go (oh, just four of us!) at a line-dance to ‘Puttin On the Ritz’, well it is just a perfect tune for our ‘Charleston’ effort to it. Finally, once again, Bob asked them all to play ‘Nice To Know You Care’ for Keith and me, the music being written by our dear late-friend Leslie Baguley (a big hit from the ‘40’s).

Diane and Keith

‘Blue Skies’ Irving Berlin (1926)

‘Creole Love Song’ dispute between Joe ’King’ Oliver (1923) and Duke Ellington, (l) Billy Strayham (1927)

‘Diggin My Potatoes’ Huddie Ledbetter (1948)

‘Fidgety Feet’ Nick LaRocca & Larry Shields (1919)

‘My Little Bimbo Down On The Bamboo Isle’ (m) Walter Donaldson, (l) Grant Clarke (1920)

‘Nice To Know You Care’ (m) Leslie Baguley, (l) Norman Newell (1947)

‘Puttin’ On The Ritz’ Irving Berlin (1929)

‘South’ Thamon Hayes & Bennie Moten (1924)

‘Hard Hearted Hannah’ (m&l) Jack Yellen & Milton Ager, Bob Bigelow & Charles Bates (1924)

‘Sunday’ Ned Miller & Chester Cohn (1926)

‘Snag It’ JoeKing Oliver (1928)

Diane and Keith

P.S. Sorry, I’m still way behind on newsletters, although I have caught up on some – see Tony Pitt’s All Stars, 19th May 2015 and Barry Palser’s Super Six, 27th February & 19th June 2015, plus Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces, 10 July 2015

N.B.  Today (23rd September 2015) is the first day of the Autumn Equinox.  The South Pole will see a glimpse of daylight for the first time in six months and the North Pole enters six months of dark – hmmm.  Here in Kent, it is a beautiful morning – sunny and hot, with not a cloud in the wonderful blue sky.  I had been swimming early this morning.  Stopped off at Holwood Farm, Shire Lane (near Biggin Hill) for some tea and scones.  I sat outside in the sun and enjoyed a lone Spitfire, with its Black & white striped D-Day markings on its wings, obviously enjoying himself and still around after Monday’s commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain   How I wish I had been up there with him.  However, I feel lucky to be alive on such a glorious day, one to remember.

Xtra…. This was all repeated this morning (25th September). The Spitfires are from Biggin Hill Heritage Hanger – see their website: Fly A Spitfire.co.uk – you can hire a flight with them – think of this if you need an idea to give a very special present to that someone who has everything.  I also found out that Wednesday’s pilot was Don Sigourney and today’s was Richard Verral, who both flew on the D-Day Commemorations.

George Tidiman’s All Stars, 18th September 2015

We were expecting another brilliant evening ahead of us again with GEORGE ‘KID’ TIDIMAN’S ALL STARS’ on Friday, 18th September 2015 at our FARNBOROUGH JAZZ CLUB.  George is so full of fun and he and his band are so talented and so we were not disappointed.  I had missed all the fun last time they were here, so I was expecting some special treatment from all of them this time (those extra kisses etc., hmmm!).  Those poor stars who had to oblige me were obviously GEORGE (our ‘Kid’), plus DENNY ILETT on trumpet, TIM HUSKISSONon clarinet, ‘SOUTHEND BOB’ ALLBUT on banjo, JOHN SIRETT on double bass and BILL FINCH on drums.  There was not too many of you in the audience, but none-the-less, those of you who came, created such an atmosphere with your whooping and dancing.  We all loved ‘Southend Bob’ singing ‘Salty Dog Blues’.  He has such a wonderful deep velvet voice and the song being such a fun song – I love how he finds them (a bit saucy though).

George 'Kid' Tidiman's All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 18th September 2015. (LtoR) Tim Huskisson (cl), just hidden - John Sirett (d.bass), Denny Ilett (trmp), George 'Kid' Tidiman (trmb) and Bill Finch (drms), (also hidden - 'Southend Bob' Allbut (bnj). Photo by Mike Witt.

George ‘Kid’ Tidiman’s All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 18th September 2015. (LtoR) Tim Huskisson (cl), just hidden – John Sirett (d.bass), Denny Ilett (trmp), George ‘Kid’ Tidiman (trmb) and Bill Finch (drms), (also hidden – ‘Southend Bob’ Allbut (bnj). Photo by Mike Witt.

George 'Kid' Tidiman's All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 18th September 2015. LtoR) just hidden-John Sirett (d.bass), Tim Huskisson (cl), Denny Ilett (trmp), Bill Finch (drms), George 'Kid' Tidiman (trmb), 'Southend Bill' Allbut (bnj). Photo by Mike Witt.

George ‘Kid’ Tidiman’s All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 18th September 2015. LtoR) just hidden-John Sirett (d.bass), Tim Huskisson (cl), Denny Ilett (trmp), Bill Finch (drms), George ‘Kid’ Tidiman (trmb), ‘Southend Bill’ Allbut (bnj). Photo by Mike Witt.

George (our ‘Kid’) sang brilliantly the next number, ‘I Want A Little Girl To Call My Own’, probably made famous mostly by Harry James.  This was followed by ‘Kid’ Ory and Louis Armstrong’s ‘Canal Street Blues’, they certainly played their socks off to this one – all with fabulous solos.  That lovely Latin number ‘Spain’ came next (I just love a Latin/American beat) certainly shows great playing by the ‘engine’ boys, John, Bill and ‘Southend Bob’.

Bill Finch on drums and 'Southend Bill' Allbut on banjo with George 'Kid' Tidiman's All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 18th September 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.18sep2015 _1685

Bill Finch on drums and ‘Southend Bill’ Allbut on banjo with George ‘Kid’ Tidiman’s All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 18th September 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

John Sirett plays double bass with George 'Kid' Tidiman's All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 18th September 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

John Sirett plays double bass with George ‘Kid’ Tidiman’s All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 18th September 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

George entertained us next by singing ‘The Old Spinning Wheel’ and of course we all joined in (mostly with ‘lah lah-ing, of course) and I noted a bit of ‘Hi Ho – Hi Ho’ echoed after George (not quite sure what I meant – will have to ask him to repeat it next time they are here!).  We had a real treat with someone in our audience – namely Jan Smith.  [Keith used to play drums with Jan’s hubby, Barney Smith (guitar) and Nobby Willett (banjo – which he played it sounding just like a mandolin)].  Jan sang a couple of songs, one being ‘Bill Bailey (Wont You Come Home)’, what a voice Jan has (a fantastic dancer too).

Jan Smith sings a couple of song with George 'Kid' Tidiman's All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 18th September 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Jan Smith sings a couple of song with George ‘Kid’ Tidiman’s All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 18th September 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Jan Smith sings a couple of song with George 'Kid' Tidiman's All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 18th September 2015. George & 'Southend Bob' Allbut seen in background, Photo by Mike Witt.

Jan Smith sings a couple of song with George ‘Kid’ Tidiman’s All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 18th September 2015. George & ‘Southend Bob’ Allbut seen in background.      Photo by Mike Witt.

Our next bit of entertainment came from Bob (singing with his rich deep voice again) another one of his brilliant choices, ‘Alcoholic Blues’ – a song written during America’s prohibition time.  George was fabulous on trombone (I’m not a musician, so could have been a joke about having to match Bob’s voice – but it was mentioned they played it in lowest register – Bbflat).

Tim Huskisson on clarinet and Denny Ilett on trumpet with George 'Kid' Tidiman's All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 18th September 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Tim Huskisson on clarinet and Denny Ilett on trumpet with George ‘Kid’ Tidiman’s All Stars at Farnborough Jazz Club on 18th September 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Probably my favourite song of the evening has to be ‘Stardust’.  Denny excelled on trumpet of course.  He played a wonderful introduction and then they all joined in with this fabulous ‘Hoagy Carmichael’ number.  I will finish off with a mention of a lovely solo from Tim with ‘The Girls Go Crazy About The Way I Walk’, which was sung by George – of course the girls do George! Thanks for another delightful evening.

Diane and Keith

‘Salty Dog Blues’ – traditional African/American song (1900’s)
‘Alcoholic Blues’ – (m) Albert Von Tilzer, (l) Edward Laska (1919) sung by Bill Murray-prohibition song
‘Bill Bailey (Wont You Come Home)’ – Hughie Cannon (1902)
‘Canal Street Blues’ – Joe ’King’ Oliver & Louis Armstrong (1923)
‘I Want A Little Girl To Call My Own’ – (m) Murray Mencher, (l) Bill Moll (1930)
‘Spain’ – (m) Isham Jones, (l) Gus Khan (1924)
‘Stardust’ – (m) Hoagy Carmichael (1927), (l) Mitchell Parish & Hoagy (1929)
‘The Girls Go Crazy about the Way I Walk’ – Edward ‘Kid’ Ory (1945) disputed earlier by Buddy Bolden (1944)
‘The Old Spinning Wheel’ – Williams J ‘Billy’ Hill (1933)

Barry Palser’s Super Six, 11th September 2015

BARRY PALSER’S SUPER SIX, entertained us again at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent on Friday, 11th September 2015. Well, that was certainly an understatement, because they were all tremendous. BARRY, on trombone &vocals, was joined by PETE RUDEFORTH on trumpet, JOHN CROCKER on clarinet & tenor sax, TONY PITT on banjo and JOHN TYSON on drums. Unfortunately, HARVEY WESTON couldn’t make it. However, Barry managed to get the brilliant ANDY LAURENCE (with his double bass), to hotfoot over to join us.

Barry Palser's Super Six at Farnborough Jazz Club, with Barry (trombone), John Crocker (reeds), Pete Rudeforth (trumpet), Tony Pitt (banjo), Andy Laurence (double bass) and John Tyson (drums) on 11sep2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Barry Palser’s Super Six at Farnborough Jazz Club, with Barry (trombone), John Crocker (reeds), Pete Rudeforth (trumpet), Tony Pitt (banjo), Andy Laurence (double bass) and John Tyson (drums) on 11sep2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Phew, what a band – John (C) was 35yrs with The Chris Barber Band, with Pete still currently playing with them. John (C)  has also played for Elton John, plus guested with Kenny Ball and Ken Colyer Trust Bands. Also, Pete’s career has  included working with such bands as  Kenny Ball, Acker Bilk, The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, The Temperance Seven and George Melley, just to mention a few.   Tony has played with Alex Walsh, Acker Bilk, Kenny Ball, Alan Elsdon, Mike Cotton, Phil Mason, Laurie Chescoe and Terry Lightfoot Bands and, of course, Andy was also with the latter Band.

BarryPalser at Farnborough Jazz Club 11sep2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Barry Palser (presents his Super Six Band) at Farnborough Jazz Club 11sep2015.                 Photo by Mike Witt.

Barry, who has always run his own band, is such a strong and likeable character and has always produced the best out of his ‘Stars’.   He also has a special ‘extra’ that gives him a band to be proud of and that is Bridget, his wife.  I believe Bridget travels to all the gigs, helping with the sound equipment and makes sure everything runs smoothly.  Quite an asset.

Now to get back to the evening.  It was so hard to choose what to mention, from so many wonderful tunes (I don’t like to give a band’s complete repertoire away for playing at other places).

Anyway, our evening began with that rousing popular tune, ‘Bourbon Street Parade’, a must to mention. Another fabulous number to add is ‘Black and Blue’ – oh wow, so beautifully played.

John Crocker (clarinet), Tony Pitt (banjo) and John Tyson (drums) - three of Barry Palser's Super Six at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent on 11Sep2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

John Crocker (clarinet), Tony Pitt (banjo) and John Tyson (drums) – three of Barry Palser’s Super Six at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent on 11Sep2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Then John (C) sang ‘All Of Me’,  obviously he did it proud. Not to be out-done came Pete singing ‘Nagasaki’,  Actually, I shouldn’t have said that, because no one tries to outdo anybody! We then had John (C) performing his special – ‘Honeysuckle Rose’, yes a honey of a performance (John mentioned it was his second favourite tune, his first being ‘happy birthday’ ha.) As it happened, we had two birthday boys in the audience! The next number was requested by one of them (Bob), being ‘Kate Walking Baby’, sung by Barry. He apologised to me for not being able to perform it as well as he had done in the past, in other words, legs akimbo, much to our audiences’ laughter, but he can’t get his legs too far off the ground now-a-days. We all did our line-dance to the next song, being ‘Riverboat Shuffle’ (originally named ‘Freewheeling’). So many of us joined in this week, including male participants (much to the enjoyment/amusement of one chap’s other half).

Giants play at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent 11sep2015. John Crocker (clarinet) and Pete Rudeforth (trumpet), with John Tyson (drums) on 11th September 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Giants play at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent 11sep2015. John Crocker (clarinet) and Pete Rudeforth (trumpet), with John Tyson (drums) on 11th September 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Next came Pete’s special, which was ‘Stardust’. He plays a beautiful trumpet and we heard some superb banjo solos from Tony too. ‘Ace In The Hole’ is one that is always loved by our audience – joining in with such gusto (I think even Pete was surprised at this and enjoyed hearing us all).  We also enjoyed the next number, ‘Mama Don’t ‘low’. Everyone excelled with playing their solos and this is when I can give special mention to the ‘engine boys’. The exciting drums of John (T) – wow – and of course Andy on d.bass – tremendous and of course Tony on banjo. They tagged on a bit of ‘When the Saints Go Marching In’ for a little bit of fun. I know I have mentioned too many of their tunes (sorry Barry, but you did sing it – Satchmo style)), but I must mention your last number, ‘What a Wonderful World’ and yes, you were all given such an ovation. No wonder these guys were chosen to play with our famous bands, they are all individually brilliant themselves.

Andy Laurence (d.bass) plays for Barry Palser's Super Six at Farnborough JC, Kent 11sep2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

Andy Laurence (d.bass) plays for Barry Palser’s Super Six at Farnborough JC, Kent 11sep2015. Photo by Mike Witt.

I said I was really looking forward to Friday, as had I missed the band the last time they were here, (said I had actually missed three weeks, which hadn’t happened in 25yrs). Well I hadn’t missed it. However, I have decided to complete newsletters as they come, beginning with this week and then backtrack on the others, otherwise I shall begin to lose the plot. I am starting to get forgetful (I get Keith to tell me his name everyday – ha). Actually, I do believe it is due more to doing too much and hopefully not due to old age, well that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!

Keep jazz ‘live’ and you also help keep yourselves young too.

Your hosts, Diane and Keith

‘Ace in the Hole’ – Louis Panico & Elmer Schoebel (1926)
‘All Of Me’ – (m&l) Gerald Marks & Seymour Simons (1931)
‘Black and Blue’ – (m) Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller & Harry Brooks, (l) Andy Razaf (1929)
‘Bourbon Street Parade’ – Paul Barbaran (1949)
‘Cake Walkin’ Babies’ – (m) Chris Smith & Clarence Williams, (l) Henry Troy (1925)
‘Honeysuckle Rose’ – (m) Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller, (l) Andy Razaf (1929)
‘Mama Don’t ‘low’ – American Folk Song
‘Nagasaki’ – (m) Harry Warren, (l) Mort Dixon (1928)
‘Stardust’ – (m) Hoagie Carmichael, (l) Mitchell Parish (1928)
‘What a Wonderful World’ – (m&l) George David Weiss & Bob Theile (1967)

 

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Farnborough Jazz Club would like to join the many millions of huge wishes sent World Wide to congratulate Her Majesty, The Queen, becoming the longest reigning British Monarch.  How young Her Majesty looks too and makes everyone so envious of her obvious fitness.  Both Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, Prince Phillip are unbelievably hard working and long suffering, representing us on all our behalf and warrant our total admiration and thanks.  God bless you both.

Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Band, Friday, 4th September 2015

‘LAURIE CHESCOE’S REUNION BAND’ were here at the FARNBOROUGH JAZZ CLUB, Kent on 4th September 2015Drummer and leader (smiling from ear to ear) Laurie, was joined by ALLAN (‘Lord Arsenal’) BRADLEY on trumpet & vocals, JOHN LEE on reeds, MIKE POINTON on trombone, COLIN BRAY on piano, JIM DOUGLAS on banjo & guitar and PETER SKIVINGTON on bass guitar & bass ukulele. These guys are all top of the range musicians and play brilliantly together.

Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 4th September 2015. (LtoR) Colin Bray (piano), Jim Douglas (guitar/banjo), Mike Pointon (trombone), Allan 'Lord Arsenal' Bradley (trumpet), Laurie Chescoe (drums), John Lee (reeds) Peter Skivington (bass-guitar/bass ukelele). Photo By Mike Witt.

Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 4th September 2015. (LtoR) Colin Bray (piano), Jim Douglas (guitar/banjo), Mike Pointon (trombone), Allan ‘Lord Arsenal’ Bradley (trumpet), Laurie Chescoe (drums), John Lee (reeds),  Peter Skivington (bass-guitar/bass ukelele). Photo By Mike Witt.

They began with ‘When Somebody Thinks You’re Wonderful’, which was sang with plenty of feeling by Mike.  He also sang the next number, ‘Ja-Dah’ and although I didn’t make a note of it, I’m sure Pete would have played his bass ukulele.  Then Mike was ‘featured’ with the next one ‘Gee Baby Aint I Good To You’, just a brilliant trombonist and, of course, singer.  The dance floor took a bashing for the next one, with everybody up dancing.  The number was ‘All Of Me’ (good job we are on the ground floor!).

Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 4th September 2015. (LtoR) Colin Bray (piano), Jim Douglas (guitar/banjo), Mike Pointon (trombone), Laurie Chescoe (drums), Photo By Mike Witt.

Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 4th September 2015. (LtoR) Colin Bray (piano), Jim Douglas (guitar/banjo), Mike Pointon (trombone), Laurie Chescoe (drums), Photo By Mike Witt.

It was Colin’s turn to be featured next.  He began with one of his funny stories – this about waiters – oh, he is so straight-faced and dry-humoured.  When he tells one of his stories, you’ll find yourself crying with laughter.  The song he played was ‘When You’re Smiling’.  Such a lovely pianist and as you know, he is very talented at playing many other instruments too.

Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 4th September 2015. (LtoR) Allan 'Lord Arsenal' Bradley (trumpet), John Lee (reeds), Jim Douglas (guitar/banjo), Laurie Chescoe (drums), Peter Skivington, (bass guitar&bass ukelele). Photo By Mike Witt.

Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 4th September 2015. (LtoR) Allan ‘Lord Arsenal’ Bradley (trumpet), John Lee (reeds), Jim Douglas (guitar/banjo), Laurie Chescoe (drums), Peter Skivington, (bass guitar&bass ukelele). Photo By Mike Witt.

John took to the stage next, with his ‘feature’ and played Al Jolson’s ‘Avalon’. [tit-bit: Jolson was born in Lithuania, Russian Empire] John is just one great saxophonist and clarinetist – say no more!!!!! Keith and I just love him.  Jim came next with his ‘feature’ with a beautiful song – ‘Embraceable You’.  Of course, Jim is a master of the guitar.  Next came along a ‘Slow Boat To China’ with great singing from ‘Lord Arsenal’ (great trumpeter too) and he is brilliant fronting and announcing all their programmes.

Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 4th September 2015. (LtoR) Mike Pointon (trombone), Allan 'Lord Arsenal' Bradley (trumpet), Jim Douglas (guitar/banjo), Laurie Chescoe (drums), John Lee (reeds)). Photo By Mike Witt.

Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 4th September 2015. (LtoR) Mike Pointon (trombone), Allan ‘Lord Arsenal’ Bradley (trumpet), Jim Douglas (guitar/banjo), Laurie Chescoe (drums), John Lee (reeds)). Photo By Mike Witt.

 

The next tune is a fun one and the dance floor took a beating again with ‘Snake Rag’.  Throughout the evening, Laurie played fabulous drums with his wonderful face full of smiles, well he loves what he does ….. And what a band he put together to do it with.  Louis Armstrong’s ‘Strutting With Some Barbeque’ (written by wife Lilian) is such a great tune to end an evening with and they all played it with such gusto.  I for one, went home exhilarated.  Thanks boys, for learning to play when you were little.

 

Laurie Chescoe's Reunion Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on 4th September 2015. (LtoR) Jim Douglas (guitar/banjo), Mike Pointon (trombone), Allan 'Lord Arsenal' Bradley (trumpet), Laurie Chescoe- hidden (drums), John Lee (reeds) Peter Skivington (bass-guitar/bass ukelele). Photo By Mike Witt.

Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Band at Farnborough Jazz Club (Kent) on                       4th September 2015. (LtoR) Jim Douglas (guitar/banjo), Mike Pointon (trombone), Allan ‘Lord Arsenal’ Bradley (trumpet), Laurie Chescoe- hidden (drums), John Lee (reeds) Peter Skivington (bass-guitar/bass ukelele). Photo By Mike Witt.

Your hosts, Diane and Keith

‘All of Me’ – Gerald Marks & Seymour Simons (1931)
‘Avalon’ – Al Jolson, Vincent Rose & Buddy DeSylva (1920)
‘Embraceable You’ – (m) George Gershwin, (l) Ira Gershwin (1928)
‘Gee, Baby, Aint I Good to You’ – (m) Don Redman, (l) Andy Razaf (1929)
‘Ja-Da’ – Bob Carleton (1918)
Slow Boat To China’ – Frank Loesser (1948)
‘Snake Rag’ – (m) Joe ‘King’ Oliver & Armand A J Piron (1923)
‘Strutting With Some Barbeque’ – (m) Lilian Hardin Armstrong, (l) Don Raye (1941)
‘When Somebody Thinks You’re Wonderful’ – Harry M Woods (1935)
‘When You’re Smiling’ – Larry Shay, Mark Fisher & Joe Goodwin (1929)

Laurie Chescoe’s Reunion Band, Friday, 4th September 2015 A Slice of Cake

I’m leaving this newsletter published, because it’s my bit of fun………………………………………………….. “FRIDAY AT FARNBOROUGH” – Get ready to be thrilled by ‘LAURIE CHESCOE’S REUNION BAND’ here at the FARNBOROUGH JAZZ CLUB, Kent on 4th September 2015. Drummer and leader, Laurie, returns with ALLAN (‘Lord Arsenal’) BRADLEY on trumpet & vocals, JOHN LEE on reeds, MIKE POINTON on trombone, COLIN BRAY on piano, JIM DOUGLAS on banjo & guitar and PETER SKIVINGTON on bass guitar & bass ukulele. We have been enjoying some pretty spectacular Fridays at our Farnborough Jazz Club and it has been because of some pretty wonderful ingredients. Those ingredients have been a little bit of this and a little more of that. Firstly, a huge spoonful of some super bands, who enjoy a huge spoonful of appreciation from our audience and our audience, who enjoy a spoonful of action on our dance floor. Sounds soppy, doesn’t it, but WHAT A CAKE! Of course a spoonful of our bar staff, making you all warm and welcome – I know that makes Keith feel especially welcome– ha. What I enjoy most of all (the icing on the cake), is the warm feeling I get, when everyone leaves with huge smiles on their faces – both band and audience alike.   Well, this Friday will be no exception, so hurry on over for a lovely ‘slice of cake’ to set you up for the week.

Of course, live Jazz is the main ingredient aye!

Diane and Keith