2004

Wednesday 22nd December John Barnes with Mainline Jazz

                                                                                    £9 (Members £7)

John Barnes plays jazz on the clarinet, alto sax, baritone sax, sings and has a keen sense of humour. Once more in the trusted company of Mainline Jazz ~ don't miss this evening of entertainment!

Thursday 11th November - The John Griffiths Quartet £6.50 (Members £5)

After appearing two years running at a Village Festival with a 1940s theme, this quartet now has a repertoire of tunes from the days of the wireless and 78rpm records!  Mike Bell (guitar) and David Frew (piano) share the lead with Roy Cansdale on double bass (and announcements!), and John at the drums.

Thursday 28th October - The Jamil Sheriff Ensemble £7.50 (Members £6)

Whether playing standards or his own lyrical compositions Jamil is a pianist of melodic invention, here sharing arrangements and inspiration with members of his highly acclaimed octet. Andrew Colman on trumpet and flugel, Zoltan Dekany on double bass and John Perry on drums.

Thursday 23rd September - Swing de Paris        £6.50 (Members £5)

The legacy of "Hot Club" jazz still endures in France 70 years on !  Guitarists Neil Harrison and Jon Moore, inspired by their recent sessions in Paris, both feature on melody and rhythm, led by Bruce Carnaffin on clarinet, recalling the occupation years when woodwind replaced the violin (but not the bass violin)

Friday 20th August - Annie Jenkins                    £6.50 (Members £5)

A voice that echoes legendary singers in a repertoire of legendary songs. Supported by three of Tyneside's best jazz musicians ~ Derek Fleck (clarinet & sax), Brian Chester (piano), and Marshall Walker (drums) with special South Lakeland guests !

Thursday 22nd July - Alan Barnes & Friends       £10 (Members £7.50)

Featuring John Horler (piano), Andrew Cleyndert (double bass) and Spike Wells (drums) Our annual special event ~ not to be missed! 

Friday 18th June - Lancashire Youth Jazz Orchestra   £7.50 (Members £6 Students £3) 

Celebrating big band styles from the classic era of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Woody Herman to present day arrangements by US bandleader Gordon Goodwin, this orchestra is a showcase for the very best of Lancashire's young musicians.                  Director : Stuart Grills

Thursday 6th May - Sue Parish                            £6.50 (Members £5)

Local favourite jazz singer Sue Parish is in the best of company with four outstanding musicians to accompany and embellish a selection of sweet music. Harold Salisbury (sax), Jon Moore (guitar), Gary Culshaw (double bass) and Ian Bell (drums).

Thursday 8th April - Pat McCarthy Trio               £7.50 (Members £6)

Swinging melodic jazz and subtle interaction from ace guitarist Pat McCarthy, Jami Sheriff (piano) and Jon Thorne (double bass).

Thursday 11th March - Groovin' High                 £6.50 (Members £5)

In 1945 this tune defined Bebop for Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker and is the inspiration for this sextet's approach to arranging standards, not just from the forties but also the fifties and sixties. Mel Dodd is in the trumpet's chair, the reeds are Paul Froggatt (tenor sax) and John Woodhouse (alto sax and clarinet) and the rhythm section is Mike Reynolds (keyboards), Laurence Canty (bass) and Peter Froggatt (son of Paul - drums) demonstrating that Jazz can appeal to a new generation!

Thursday 19th February - Sheena Davis Group  £9 (Members £7.50)

Regularly appearing at Ronnie Scott's and other top Jazz venues in London this group still has an enthusiasm for touring and is thrilling audiences everywhere. Sheena Davis has an ear for choosing melodic songs from the popular music charts and presenting them with a sparkling jazz flavour. Her voice is powerful, the delivery crisp and the intonation perfect. The group is completed by bassist Robert Rickenberg, Matt O'Regan (keyboard) and Dylan Howe (drums).

Thursday 22nd January - Jazzology                    £6.50 (Members £5)

Since their debut at the Brewery lasy year this band has produced two CDs and attracted bookings for major jazz festivals. Dave Lee's tone and technique on the clarinet is sublime, leading this quartet in a feast of swinging standards, latin and some intriguing originals. Guitarist Willy Fluss orchestrates the changes with Simon Goulding taking the bass lines (with incredible dexterity) against a foundation of tempo and rhythm from Ian Bell at the drums.

2003

Thursday 11th December - The Syd Patterson Concept £6.50 (Members £5)

Local legend Syd Patterson breathes new life into re-discovered band arrangements and recaptures the talents of Jim Thompson on tenor sax, Brian Parkinson on guitar, "Sizzle" Scaife on drums and Roy Cansdale on double bass in a reconvergence of musical 'routes'.

Thursday 6th November - Sue Kibbey with Mainline Jazz £6.50 (Members £5)

Since moving from the South Lakes to the West Country Sue Kibbey has found fame singing at many jazz festivals. Return visits have been few, but this reminder of her talent may hopefully lead to more!

Thursday 16th October - Palmer & Page with friends £6.50 (Members £5)

This popular saxophone and guitar duo augment their smooth approach to jazz standards with special arrangements to include clarinet, piano, bass and drums.

Thursday 18th September - Steve Andrews Swingtet £6.50 (Members £5)

Steve Andrews plays clarinet and a variety of saxophones in an enthralling celebration of jazz from the golden era.

Thursday 21st August - The Jayne Crow Jazz Band £6.50 (Members £5)

Jayne Crow is a classically trained singer and teacher who performs in various styles. The mainstream / modern quartet which accompanies her plays its own arrangement of Jazz and Latin standards. Personnel are Paul Froggatt on Saxophone, Rob Steels on double bass, Mike Reynolds on piano and Ted Richards on drums.

Thursday 24th July - Alan Barnes en passant Appleby Jazz Festival £10 (Members £7)

Always the best attended gig in our calendar - and rightly so. Band personnel as follows :-   John Donaldson - Piano, Simon Thorpe - Bass, Clark Tracey - drums.

Thursday 12th June - To Be Announced

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Thursday 15th May - Crazy Rhythm £7.50 (£6 Members)

In a joyous jazz celebration of music from Brahms and Bizet, Gershwin and Joplin, to Django and Bach the mastery of Paul Hares and Tony Wright on guitars and Nigel Thompson on double bass capture the imagination in a repertoire of entertaining variety and diversity.

Thursday 17th April - Sue Parish with the Jon Moore Quartet £6 (£5 Members)

Inspired by her favourite vocal greats Sue Parish interprets songs from the golden era of Jazz and Swing. Settings, moods and rhythms from sultry Latin to the downright bright and breezy are conjured up by guitarist Jon Moore, pianist Mike Taylor, Jon Thorne double bass and Tim Franks on drums.

Thursday 27th March - New Century Ragtime Orchestra

Ragtime greats and jazz entertainment - fronted by Steve Andrews on Saxophone & Clarinet. With arrangements of classic ragtime tunes and melodies from the pioneering bands of the 1920's this ten piece ensemble entertains and thrills audiences at jazz festivals and concerts everywhere. Their set at Whitley Bay July 2002 was skilfully recorded by Paul Adams (Lake Records) and has been licensed by a major label.

Thursday 13th February - Candy Time

Unique interpretations of Coltrane, Davis & Monk
Tim Holmes (sax), James Woodrow (guitar), Phil Scragg (bass) and Chris Baron (drums) blend their collective skills, versatility and dedication into a unique sound.

Thursday 16th January - Jazzology

A repertoire of swing, hot club and Latin featuring Dave Lee (Clarinet), Willy Fluss (Guitar), Simon Goulding (Bass) and Ian Bell (Drums)

2002

Friday 20th December - Roy Williams

"King of the Jazz Trombone"

Thursday 21st November - 3 From 2