{"id":2124,"date":"2015-08-10T12:08:29","date_gmt":"2015-08-10T12:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/farnboroughjazz.co.uk\/?p=2124"},"modified":"2016-07-10T10:56:30","modified_gmt":"2016-07-10T10:56:30","slug":"harry-strutters-hot-seven-7th-august-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farnboroughjazz.co.uk\/?p=2124","title":{"rendered":"Harry Strutters Hot Seven, 7th August 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

We promised you would have some fun with HARRY STRUTTERS HOT SEVEN<\/strong><\/span> who were to be our treat for Friday, 7th<\/sup> August 2015<\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0 They were the first of two celebrations for Keith\u2019s birthday and we certainly did not disappoint you, did we!\u00a0\u00a0 The band leader, MAURICE DENNIS<\/strong> <\/span>(banjo\/guitarist) had with him MARTIN LITTON<\/strong><\/span> (piano), MIKE \u2018MEGS\u2019 ETHERINGTON<\/strong><\/span> (trumpet\/vocals), reeds), PAUL TAYLOR<\/strong><\/span> (trombone), ALLAN SOKELL<\/strong><\/span> (sousaphone) and GRAHAM COLLICOTT<\/strong><\/span> (drums).\u00a0 At the last minute, Maurice phoned to say they were bringing a singer. As if this band was not enough, we had the beautiful and delightful young American vocalist, MARLENE HILL – wowie<\/strong><\/span>, she was lovely. \u00a0<\/strong>This was their first appearance at the FARNBOROUGH JAZZ CLUB<\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0 They usually play as an orchestra in theatres across the Country.\u00a0 When I booked them, I had tried hard to keep it between the band, myself and my immediate family.\u00a0 I had so wanted it to be a surprise for Keith, but he read the name of the band whilst I was typing an email to Maurice.\u00a0 Keith is a Luddite – hates computers and doesn’t particularly have that good an eyesight – I was stunned.\u00a0 As it happens, he had known Martin since he was a young m–an, playing piano just for drinks, at the Steering Wheel Club (the club Keith had run with David Capstick).\u00a0 So for that reason, Keith’s eyes had picked up quickly!\u00a0 Anyway, my surprise was now out of the bag.\u00a0 The evening also had a couple of other birthdays, namely June’s (pictured) and Mike Witt the other, some celebrating was definitely the order of the evening.\u00a0 We had asked for fancy dress 1920\u2019s\/30\u2019s dress style and wow, you certainly made an effort and did us proud.\u00a0 I should also mention the band were brilliantly dressed in style themselves (striped blazers).\u00a0 I was so busy greeting everyone on arrival, plus having too good a time myself and unable to list numbers being played, but luckily, they gave me a list they might play, so I was able to make my remarks. I had chosen so many numbers to tell you about and had difficulty cutting down. \u00a0I recall their first number was \u2018S\u2019 Wonderful\u2019, a great number to kick-start us off immediately.\u00a0 I\u2019ve skipped some fabulous songs by Marlene – Oh she was super – onto \u2018The Charleston\u2019<\/em>, did our line-dance here, with so many joining in.\u00a0 Then must mention \u2018Jambalaya\u2019<\/em>, which was super to dance to.\u00a0 One of my all-time favourites, \u2018Christopher Columbus\u2019<\/em> \u2013 mind-boggling good.\u00a0 Now we come to Marlene. She was featured next with her wonderful rendition of \u2018No Mans Mama\u2019<\/em>.\u00a0 What a brilliant voice and she\u2019s looks good too \u2026spit<\/em>\u2026\u00a0 Next came another line-dance (we did three!) this time to \u2018Bill Bailey\u2019<\/em>. \u00a0Wow, this was powerfully sung by Marlene<\/strong><\/span>, what an exciting singer!\u00a0 The next number was sung by \u2018Megs\u2019 (so many great singers around today) and he sang to that popular number \u2018Bei Mir Bist Du Shon\u2019<\/em>, with everyone performing some brilliant solos (trumpet muted with bowler hat)\u00a0 Next up was to feature super Martin on piano \u2013 who was absolutely fab-u-lous, playing \u2018Dream a Little Dream\u2019<\/em>.\u00a0 I have to mention \u2018Mr Sandman\u2019<\/em>, because Keith actually danced with me!!!!\u00a0 Well it was his birthday!\u00a0 And my last choice of number is one Keith and I often harmonise to one-another (ah, how romantic) \u2018It Don\u2019t Mean a Thing (if it Aint Got That Swing)\u2019<\/em>, s\u2019 wonderful.\u00a0 Oh, and I must mention, Keith added a couple of his limited edition jazz studies to the raffle as a ‘thank you’ to complete an absolutely brilliant evening (great photos are at the end).\u00a0 Thanks HARRY STRUTTERS HOT SEVEN<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Ain\u2019t jazzers great?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Your hosts, Diane and Keith<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Bei Mir Bist Du Shon\u2019 \u2013 (m) Sholom Secunda, (l) Jacob Jacobs (1932). Re-written by Sammy Cahn &Saul\u00a0Chaplin (1937)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018Bill Bailey\u2019 \u2013 Hughie Cannon (1902)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018Christopher Columbus\u2019 \u2013 Glen Miller, Joe Garland & Andy Razaf (1959)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018Dream a Little Dream Of Me\u2019 \u2013 (m) Fabian Andre & Wilbur Shcwandt, (l) Gus Kahn (c.1931)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018It Don\u2019t Mean a Thing (If it Ain\u2019t Got That Swing)\u2019 \u2013 (m) Duke Ellington, (l) Irving Mills (1931)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018Jambalaya (On the Bayou)\u2019 \u2013 Hank Williams (1952)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018Mr Sandman\u2019 \u2013 Pat Ballard (1954)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018No Man\u2019s Mama\u2019 \u2013 (m) Lew Pollack, (l) Jack Yellen\u00a0 (1925)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018S\u2019 Wonderful\u2019 \u2013 (m) George Gershwin, (l) Ira Gershwin (1927)<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u2018The Charleston\u2019 \u2013 (m) James P. Johnston, (l) Cecil Mack (1923)<\/em><\/h6>\n

\u00a0P.S\u00a0 Before closing, I just need to thank \u2018the two Ronnie\u2019s\u2019 filling in for me (Len and John that is) during my recent absence these previous weeks.\u00a0 I\u2019m told they did a fantastic job on the \u2018mike\u2019 – and having been away for three weeks, I may have lost my position on raffle duty- ha.\u00a0 Also, thanks to everyone for sorting out Keith at the end (clearing up), he certainly came home full of how everyone had helped during my absence. Di xx<\/p>\n

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‘Engine’ of Harry Strutters Hot Seven – Martin Litton (piano), Maurice Dennis (banjo), Graham Collicott (drums),\u00a0Allan Sokell (sousaphone) at Farnborough Jazz Club on\u00a07th August 2015. Photo by\u00a0Mike Witt (his birthday too).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Marlene<\/a>

Front line of Harry Strutters Hot Seven – Marlene Hill (vocs), Paul Taylor (trmb), Mike \u2018Megs\u2019 Etherington (trmpt&vocs) and Tony Carter (reeds&vocs), at Farnborough Jazz Club on 7th August 2015.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Photo by Mike Witt (his birthday too).<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Tony<\/a>

Tony Carter (clarinet), Harry Strutters Hot Seven\u00a0for Keith’s special birthday, Farnborough Jazz Club,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7th August 2015. Photo by Mike Witt (his birthday too.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Harry<\/a>

Harry Strutters Hot Seven at Farnborough Jazz Club, 7th August 2015. (LtoR) Maurice Dennis (banjo),\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Marlene Hill (vocals), Paul Taylor (trombone)\u00a0\u00a0and Mike ‘Megs’ Etherington (trumpet).\u00a0\u00a0Photo by Mike Witt (his birthday too.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Harry<\/a>

Harry Strutters Hot Seven at Farnborough Jazz Club, celebrating\u00a0Keith’s special birthday party. (LtoR) Tony Carter (reeds&vocs), Martin Litton (piano), Maurice Dennis (banjo), Graham Collicott (drums) & Allan Sokell (sousaphone).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7th August 2015. Photo by Jill Alexander.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Graham<\/a>

Graham Collicott with Harry Strutters Hot Seven at Farnborough Jazz Club\u00a0for Keith’s special birthday,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7th August 2015. Photo by Mike Witt (his birthday too).<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Allan<\/a>

Allan Sokell (sousaphone) with Harry Strutters Hot Seven at Farnborough Jazz Club for Keith’s special birthday 7th August 2015. Photo by Mike Witt (his birthday too).<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Susan<\/a>

Susan (Sandy just in view), behind are (LtoR) Jeff & Ron, (behind) Linda & Richard) at Keith’s special birthday, Farnborough Jazz Club with Harry Strutter’s Hot Seven on 7th August 2015. Photo by Mike Witt (his birthday too)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

\"Sandy<\/a>

Sandy & Len (behind them are John, Jackie, June (her birthday too) & Jeff- behind them, Trudie plus Linda & Richard) at Farnborough Jazz Club for Keith’s special birthday party with Harry Strutters Hot Seven, 7th August 2015 Photo by Mike Witt (his birthday too).<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Steve<\/a>

Steve & Gordon at Keith’s special party, Farnborough Jazz Club with Harry Strutters Hot Seven, 7th August 2015. Photo by Mike Witt (his birthday too).<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

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