NEW KENT free by post And members of Medway JazzSo- News from Kent/U.K. Autumn 2014 ciety December 2013 The Derek Nash Jazz / Funk Extravaganza Coming to Kent September 19 At the Anchorians Ruby Club Darland Ave, Gillingham Derek is always a welcome visitor to Medway, and he never fails to excite and get your feet tapping weather you wish or not. So we can expect a night to remember, some great funk and swinging jazz, fast and furious but also slow with feeling on ballads. Make a note in your diary and make sure you come Derek Nash Early. (see What Where When) CC Les Freres Smith C C Les Freres Smith, are returning after their last tour in 2012, if you heard them, and wish to see them again, or missed then in 2012, now is your second chance. CC Les Freres Smith are a 12 piece Afrobeat band from Paris who are coming to the UK for a 3 date tour C C in action at one of their concerts in October 23-25. 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In word please 15, Gypsy Swing and Beyond. more information 16, (back Page) Jazz in London ‘London Jazz Festival [email protected] Highlights’ Autumn Issue Kent Jazz News Comes out in September Make sure of your copy Have it delivered + our newsletter Make sure of your copy, order by post (£7.50 for one year) make cheque to Kent Jazz News. 92 Bredhurst Rd Wigmore Kent ME8 OQT 2 WHAT WHERE WHEN American Songbooks repertoire expect classics Derek Nash at the Anchorians Ruby Club, as; 'This Could be the Start of Something Big', September 19. 'Too Close for Comfort', 'Let's Call the Whole This will be an outstanding gig one to remem- Thing Off' ber, with an all star line up. Derek Nash-on all the saxes, Chris Storr- tpt, Les Hanscombe’s Tailgate Jazz Band at the Dave Ital gtr, together with Franingham Jazz Club, October 10 Graham Harvey pno, Winston Blisset bs and Nic France dms. The band came about when Les Hanscombea Coming in October 17 Kelvin Christiane Qt was asked to take over the band that played the Kelvin; saxes and flute Jim Treweek: pno last Sunday lunchtime, every month at The Richard Sadler: bs and Noel Joyce dms. Bell Inn, Castle Hedingham, November 21, band change Brandon Allen saxs, Quentin Collins tpt, He reformed the band, with regular musicians, Quintet w Ross Stanley pno, Jeremy Brown bs resulting on his band going from strength to & Enzo Zirelli dms strength. The music covers everything from New Orleans, Classic Jazz to Dixieland, CC Les Freres Smith are a Afrobeat band from Paris. who are coming to the UK in Oc- Swing, and Mainstream. tober. The dates are October 23, The Ballroom, Canterbury 24. The Lighthouse, Deal ands 25, Les has now added a banjo/guitar and reed The Brunswick, Brighton. man playing clarinet, soprano, tenor, so they Afrobeat is primarily associated with Fela can vary the sound considerably. Their latest Kuti, and in fact his incredible drummer Tony Allen, was a guest on Les Freres' first album. CD ‘Don’t Give up The Ship’ will be avail- able at the gig. The members come from Paris with immigres . from West and North Africa and the Carib- Ben Tyzack, The Anchor, Sevenoaks, Son bean. Their full musical style blends classic September 17. funk, Eithiopian jazz, West African hi-life Blues with Bottle Club Present, - Ben Tyzack - dance music and tribal drumming, forming an amazingly talented & soulful US bluesman, intensely soulful musical experience that has founder of the Spikedrivers. Although Ben wowed big audiences across Europe. The few moved with his family to America when he times they have been to the UK have been sell- was only 7. His music comes from the deep outs so booking is strongly advised. south of the United Sates. And reflects these experiences of growing up in the deep south. November 5, The 144Club at the Roffen in His guitar playing is an intoxicating blend, Rochester featuring Greg Abate & November from the raw delta blues of Robert Johnson to 7 at Finchcocks Jazz Club. the powerful soundscapes of Jimmy Page. Greg Abate is a multi instrumentalist - equally In 1992 Ben formed the Spikedrivers, they at home on Alto, Tenor, Soprano, Baritone, have released seven albums including many of his original songs. Flute. He is a be-bopper pure and simple - think Charlie Parker, Phill Woods. Paul Lacey ‘Basie Express’ at the Folkestone “Greg Abate is an absolute powerhouse who Jazz club September 19 will absolutely not let hard driving bebop die. After last year’s sell out, FJC have rebooked One of the most exciting players around today, ‘Basie Express’. All of the musicians are from Greg’s commitment to the music is total…” the award winning Back to Basie Orchestra . –W. Pickowitz, Jr., The Jazz Messenger Once again the club welcome the director of that famous band Paul Lacey and the stars of Pizza Express, Maidstone November 1 the Back to Basie Orchestra back to Folke- Ray Gelato and Claire Martin ‘A Swingin’ stone. Affair’. Friends for almost 30 years, award Musicians appearing are: Paul Lacey MD/ winning vocalists Claire Martin OBE and Ray Trumpet, Marc Crooks Saxophone, Oliver Gelato have combined their love of swing and Wilby sax, Colin Oxley gtr, Brian Dee Pno, R & B and joined forces for their first show Dominic Howles bs and Dennis Smith dms together 'A Swinging Affair'. Using The Great Better get there early 3 THIS THIS AND THAT Kent Fred Cogger see blasts from the past p5) Jazz in Brittan, ‘Breton Riviera’ Fred told me he is to embark on a new project, which will run parallel with October 5-10 with Dave Stradwick’s Sus- The Groovechasers: "The Fred Cogger sex Jazz Kings. Mainstream Jazz Quartet. This is the bands annual visit to Brittany, staying at the Hotel de l’Océan in the resort The proposed line up will be: John Ellmer, of Concarneau on the south coast of the dms; Clive Gregory, bass; Jean-Michel Sut- Province. cliffe, Guitar and me on saxes. He said, they Local musician Bert Butler is playing with will be doing a lot of the stuff I used to play them, booking West Continental Travel back in the 60s and the group is aimed at Phone 01752 846880. cost £389 restuarants, straight ahead jazz venues, etc. Monterey Jazz Festival , September 18 Honouring Charles Lloyd. Donn Barcott’s ‘Five 5 Live ‘ plays every Showcase Artist and Jazz Legends Gala Second Thursday at the 442 Club, Featherby recipient, tenor saxophonist and composer Rd, Gillingham. Charles Lloyd, was born in 1938 in Mem- Playing sophisticated swing with a ‘ Jazz phis, and was playing professionally by the Feel’ featuring Elaine Dyan. age of 12. Lloyd came to international And if you enjoy Big Band swing, Donn and prominence with Chico Hamilton’s chamber the boys are playing at the Upchurch River -jazz group in 1960, Valley Golf Club (in concert) on Saturday John Lloyd is appearing at the Barbican September 27 at 8pm On November 23 (see Back Page) info call 016345 3600626 Benny Goodman correction. London The original LP Record 1 side 1 Don't Be The partisans new album /UK tour That Way, One O’Clock Jump, Twenty September 29 / November 21. 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Along with Partisans he is the leader of Record CBS 66202 his Organ Trio with Ross Stanley and Gene But it is available on CDs I believe the best Calderazzo, Is on JasmineEmail: [email protected] Julian Siegel ,–saxophone, bass clarinet. He It has all the tracks from the LP plus: is one of the premier saxophonists of his Sometimes I’m Happy (which was the sec- generation in the UK /European jazz scenes ond number after Don't Be That Way and If who has worked with many outstanding Dreams come true (Which comes after Sing, musicians, Sing, Sing) These were admitted because Gene Calderazzo, Drums.