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JAZZIZIT/SMASHDIGITAL NEWSLETTER JAN/FEB 2010
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Hi everyone,
First off, a very happy, jazzy New Year to you.
At Jazzizit, we certainly aim to make it a jazzy 2010 for you, because this is a big anniversary for us. Not only is it our 15th year of bringing you the best of British jazz, but this month we’re celebrating the milestone of 50 album releases. To mark the occasion, we’re putting on Jazzizit’s 15/50 Festival at that top jazz venue, the Pizza Express in Dean Street, Soho, London – four nights of great jazz with top names such as Trudy Kerr, Derek Nash, Nigel Price, Dave O’Higgins and Geoff Gascoyne. Full details are below. So book your tickets now at the Pizza Express on 0845 6027 017 – and come and celebrate with us!
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In this issue:
*Jazzizit’s 15/50 Festival at the Pizza Express
*Nigel’s Rave Reviews
*Geoff's Pop Bop goes on tour
*Studio News – Mole reflects on 15 classic years
*Trudy in OZ
*Stop Press Karen Lane Joins 15/50 Festival
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Come to Jazzizit's 15/50 Festival
Celebrating - 15 years of jazz and 50 releases of great British Jazz.
Wednesday 3rd February
Derek Nash Acoustic Quartet with Derek Nash Saxes, Dave Newton piano, Geoff Gascoyne bass, Seb de Krom drums.
Derek Nash is widely recognised as a vibrant, charismatic and accomplished performer on all four saxophones. He is leader of the band Sax Appeal and a member of Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. Tonight Derek will be promoting 'Snapshot' his latest album of standards and jazz repertoire.
"When I hear Derek Nash doing that brilliant solo at the end with the riffs supporting him I start to move involuntarily" Jools Holland.
Thursday 4th February
Nigel Price Organ Trio with Nigel Price guitar, Pete Whittaker Hammond organ, Matt Home drums.
'Nigel Price Organ Trio - Live!' is the latest album to be released on the label by guitarist Nigel Price. Nigel is in great demand as a side man having played on a multitude of acid jazz, funk and dance records. Tonight he is playing in the traditional organ trio combo and showcasing his blend of flowing bebop lines and blues feel with this swinging trio, the music is accessible and popular with jazz audiences everywhere.
"Phenomenally gifted and highly melodic modern jazz guitarist and composer' Jim Mullen
Friday 5th February
Trudy Kerr and Dave O’Higgins Quintet with Trudy Kerr vocals, Dave O'Higgins sax, Tom Cawley piano, Geoff Gascoyne bass, Seb de Krom drums
It's a double bill with vocalist Trudy Kerr and saxophonist Dave O'Higgins. Both enjoying success from their most recent releases 'Like Minds' a tribute to the music of Ellington and 'Sketchbook' a bop blowing extravaganza. Tonight will be a mixture of swinging standards and jazz repertoire by these two highly talented musicians.
"Kerr is a fine singer, with good phrasing, spot-on intonation and the ability to serve the lyrics with sensitivity and taste" Ray Comiskey - Irish Times. "An understandably popular figure on the London scene, O’Higgins is a virtuoso jazz/fusion saxophonist." Time Out
Saturday 6th February
Geoff Gascoyne's Pop Bop with Geoff Gascoyne basses, Jim Mullen Guitar, Graeme Blevens Saxes, Seb de Krom drums.
Acclaimed bass player Geoff Gascoyne returns to lead his own group after six years touring with Jamie Cullum. Tonight Geoff steps out with his new quartet and new album 'Pop Bop' and gives a selection of his favourite pop songs a swinging be bop style make-over.
"This collection is sheer Joy" Les Tomkins, Jazz Rag
Book a table now at Pizza Express, Dean Street, Soho, W1
on 0845 6027 017 or online at www.pizzaexpresslive.co.uk
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Rave reviews for Nigel
Jazzizit’s newest signing, guitarist Nigel Price, has been receiving rave reviews for his latest album 'Nigel Price Organ Trio – Live!' with Pete Whittaker (Hammond organ) and Matt Home (drums).
The London Evening Standard’s Jack Massarik made it his album of the week when it was first issued in December, writing “Caught in front-line action at four UK clubs, this former squaddie sounds a real killer. Hands trained to grip enemy throats shouldn't be capable of such delicate manoeuvres on guitar necks but Mr Price is full of surprises."
“ …this is an utterly unpretentious, immediately accessible but carefully selected and skilfully performed album that will be extremely popular with the many admirers of Price's neat but vigorous playing…” Chris Parker, The Vortex.
“All fans of this format will find much to enjoy here. This is unpretentious swinging fun played with skill and verve.” Ian Mann, The Jazz Mann.
Listen to Nigel's album at www.jazzizit.co.uk
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Geoff goes on Tour
Top bassist and Jazzizit recording artist Geoff Gascoyne is starting a nationwide tour to promote his new album Bop Pop 2009. Staring at the Jazzizit15/50 Festival on February 6th (see full details above), Geoff and his band will be playing 16 dates over the next 4 months, in a tour which will cover the whole of the UK. The band will include Jim Mullen - guitar, Graeme Blevins- saxes, Seb de Krom - drums and Geoff on acoustic and electiric bass. So look for the gig nearest you and get along to see them.
Feb 2 Brook Theatre, Old Town Hall, Chatham 01632 338338
Feb 6 Pizza Express, Dean St, London 0845 6027617
Feb 12 Stoke by Nayland Club, Colchester 01621 855574
Feb 18 The Castle, Wellingborough 01933 229022
Feb 21 Jagz The Station Ascot 01344 878100
Feb 26 Carswell Golf Club, Faringdon, Oxon01367 710593
Mar 10 The Y, East St, Leicester 01162 557066
Mar 11 Bonnington Theatre, High St, Arnold 01159 670114
Mar 19 The Komedia, Gardner St, Brighton 01273 647100
Mar 24 Jazzland, St James Cresc, Swansea 01792 380615
Mar 28 Future Inn, Bond St South, Bristol 01173 041010
Mar 29 Beaver Inn, Irsha St, Appledore 01237 474822
Mar 30 Western Hotel, Royal Sq, St Ives 01736 795277
Apr 17 Drill Hall, Free School Lane, Lincoln 01522 873894
Apr 23 Norden Farm Arts Centre, Maidenhead 01628 788997
Jun 4 Sports Club, Eastmoor Rd, Wakefield 01977 680542
Listen to Pop Bop at www.jazzizit.co.uk
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Studio News
Mole was in a nostalgic mood when we caught up with him this month, reminiscing about the first fifteen years of Jazzizit. “ ‘course I’ve seen ‘em all” he began, with his feet up on the table, puffing thoughtfully on his roll-up. “Stan Tracey, Bobby Wellins, Trudy Kerr, Michael Garrick, Geoff Gascoyne, Georgie Fame,” he reeled off the names without stopping for breath, “Oh, and that Jamie Cullum bloke – made his first recordings ‘ere he did, and look what happened to him. We made some great albums ‘ere y’know – there was Bobby Wellins’ ‘Satin’ album, Martin Drew’s ‘Got a Match’, Trudy Kerr and Michael Garrick’s ‘Like Minds’…I could go on and on.” (Thankfully he didn’t.) “ ‘course they’d be nothing without my magic ingredient,” he said in confidence. “It’s the tea y’e see - makes all the difference.” |
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Trudy Gigs in Oz
"It's been my first Christmas in Australia since I left her sunny shores twenty years ago. I've not forgotten my roots however; the day after arriving in Australia Geoff and I performed at the Brisbane Jazz Club (most beautiful location on the banks of the Brissy River) with my good mate and duetting partner Ingrid James. It was a full house and look out for our forthcoming CD "Reunion" to be released on the label later in the year.
Listen to Trudy’s ‘Like Minds’ album with Michael Garrick, on www.jazzizit.co.uk
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STOP PRESS
Smashdigital artist Karen Lane joins our Jazzizit 15/50 Festival with a date at Pizza Express on Tuesday 2nd February.
"A fine and distinctive singer" - Dave Gelly
"Sensually funky and soulful" - John Fordham JazzUK
"She is justifiably confident in her own ability, to put her own soulful, personal stamp on everything she sings" Chris Parker - The Vortex
Listen or download tracks from Karen's latest album 'Beautiful Love' at smashdigital.co.uk
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Jazz Radio Guide
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Show
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Presenter
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Airwave details
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The Jazz Hour on the Roger Day Show
Tuesdays 9 - 10 pm
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Trudy Kerr, Karen Lane, Daniela Clynes
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The Late Paul Barnes Saturdays 11pm - 1pm
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Paul Barnes
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Radio Norfolk (plus Radio Suffolk, Radio Essex, Cambridgeshire, Northampton, Kent & 3CR) The listed local radio station or via www.bbc.co.uk/Norfolk
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That's Jazz
Wednesdays 9 - 10pm
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Brian Priestly
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Big Fun Jazz Experience
Mondays 9 - 11pm
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Andy Robson
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Jazz Waves (Scotland's longest running jazz show, 26 years)
Fridays 8pm
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Alan Steadman
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Jazz Connection
Mondays 8-9pm
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Andy Roberts
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The Big Gig Date for February
Come and join our celebration at the Jazzizit 15/50 Festival at the Pizza Express Dean Street from the 3rd to the 6th February
Full details above
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