{"id":2671,"date":"2015-12-27T12:08:06","date_gmt":"2015-12-27T12:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/farnboroughjazz.co.uk\/?p=2671"},"modified":"2016-02-18T14:01:10","modified_gmt":"2016-02-18T14:01:10","slug":"bob-dwyers-bix-pieces-18th-december-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farnboroughjazz.co.uk\/?p=2671","title":{"rendered":"Bob Dwyer\u2019s Bix & Pieces, 18th December 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018BOB DWYER\u2019S BIX & PIECES\u2019 <\/strong><\/span>7pce band\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>gave us a fabulous Christmas party at Farnborough Jazz Club<\/strong> (Kent)<\/span> on Friday, 18th<\/sup> December 2015<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0 It was our last celebration of the year and beforehand, I mentioned we would have a special surprise guest star for you, a rare occasion, whom I said was not to be missed. Well, that surprise was Santa Claus himself.\u00a0 He was lovely too.\u00a0 Well, he wasn\u2019t tired, because he had a whole week before his busy time, bless him.\u00a0 Thank you Santa, for stopping by.<\/p>\n

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Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces at Farnborough Jazz Club’s Xmas Party,18th December 2015.\u00a0 Photo by Mike Witt (glad to have you back).<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

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Band leader, BOB<\/strong> <\/span>(trombonist & vocalist) was to be joined by MAX EMMONS<\/strong><\/span>, but Max was still unwell (hope you get well soon, Max).<\/p>\n

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\"Andy<\/a>

Andy Woon, trumpet & Bob (trombone)\u00a0in Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces at Farnborough Jazz Club’s Xmas Party 18th December 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

However, Bob managed to get us another treat, namely ANDY WOON<\/strong><\/span> on trumpet.\u00a0 Take a moment to listen and read about him (see contacts below).\u00a0 BERNIE HOLDEN<\/strong><\/span> was on clarinet & alto sax, with JOHN BAYNE<\/strong><\/span> on double bass & bass sax, HUGH CROZIER <\/strong><\/span>on piano & vocals, DAVE PRICE <\/strong><\/span>on banjo & guitar and JOHN ELLMER<\/strong><\/span> on drums, all brilliant, as usual.<\/p>\n

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Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces at Farnborough JC’s Xmas Party 18th December 2015. \u00a0LtoR\u00a0 Andy Woon (trumpet), Bernie Holden (sax), John Ellmer (drums) & John Bayne (d.bass). Photo by Mike Witt.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Hugh<\/a>

Hugh Crozier (piano) with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces at Farnborough Jazz Club’s Xmas Party 18th December 2015. Photo by Mike Witt<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

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John Bayne, bass sax Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces at Farnborough Jazz Club’s Xmas Party 18th December 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

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Dave Price (banjo&guitar) with Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces at Farnborough Jazz Club’s Xmas Party,18th December 2015. Photo by Mike Witt.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

We certainly did have lots of fun, letting our hair down, and yes, smiles and laughter coming out of the rafters, I said before hand, it was to be the order of the day, although no one needed to be forced.\u00a0 We enjoyed a couple of line-dances, plus a\u00a0brolly parade (thanks to Steve).\u00a0\u00a0Of course I had told everyone to bring their own food and candelabras and that gave me a chance to enjoy the evening too.\u00a0 I was too busy dancing, I\u2019m afraid I made no notes of what was played, or any little tit bits of what the band got up to, which makes for good reading.\u00a0 However, I must mention (for my own memory) is what Keith got up to!\u00a0 Having had two falls recently (October, to be precise – we both had two falls, for that matter), he had been unable to dance and hadn\u2019t done for a long, long time.\u00a0 So when they played \u2018Change Partners and Dance with Me\u2019, I was shocked to the core, when he asked for a dance.\u00a0 Not only that, but he danced \u2018Fred Astaire fashion\u2019.\u00a0 I felt sure he was going to do something funny and I would end up on the floor in a heap, but no!\u00a0 He has been watching too much \u2018Strictly Come Dancing\u2019.\u00a0 What a night for me to remember.\u00a0 He certainly is an entertainer. \u00a0(he\u2019s just said \u201cthanks for telling me, I cant remember it\u201d! \u00a0Before I wrap this up, I must thank everyone in the band for doing such a brilliant job and especially a big \u2018thank you\u2019 to Andy Woon for giving his all, at a venue he has never played at \u2013 we hope you come again.\u00a0\u00a0 Now\u00a0to all our wonderful audience, most of whom are huge regulars, a great big \u2018thank you\u2019 from Keith and me for your support throughout.\u00a0 Plus finally, a special thanks to Ian (President of Sports Club), who does so much for us – unlocking and locking up for us and well as\u00a0bar \u00a0(thanks for Xmas decorations too).\u00a0 Also bar staff Val, Cathy, Barb and Harry for serving with smiles.<\/p>\n

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas everyone.\u00a0 See you next year.\u00a0 We shall re-start on 8th<\/sup> January 2016 with the Golden Eagle Jazz Band<\/p>\n

From Your hosts, Diane & Keith<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Change Partners and Dance with Me\u2019 \u2013 (m&l) Irving Berlin (1937)<\/h6>\n

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https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sY2DArt-9uw<\/a><\/p>\n

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