CHARLOTTE GLASSON
Date:Monday 6th May 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£9CHARLOTTE GLASSON - multi instrumentalist with Nigel Moxon/keyboards - Joe Mudele/bass - Marc Cecil/drums and Ron Waghorn - Percussion
DAVE LEWIS & TIM LAPTHORN
Date:Monday 29th April 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10DAVE LEWIS is an American Tenor Saxophonist living in the UK. Whether with the 'Blockheads' or his own band '1-up' Dave has a distinctive, soulful, funky style with a natural affinity to greats such as Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson.
TIM LAPTHORN - first time at Bexley - a brilliant young pianist - pure class - sparkling with originality and colour.
Dave and Tim will be supported this evening by Andy Cleyndert (bass) and Rod Brown (drums).SIMON BATES and HARRY HARRIS
Date:Monday 22nd April 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10SIMON BATES is one of the country's leading saxophonists. His awesome technique and versatility ensure that he's in constant demand on the UK jazz and session scenes - as well as working with many Big Bands.
HARRY HARRIS - "spellbinding...staggering virtuosity" Paul Golding Sunday Times
Of The Hippodrome Show The Times says "the virtuoso known simply as Harry the Piano comes close to stealing the Show.. Backing Simon and Harry will be Len Skeat (bass) and Bobby Worth (drums)ALAN BARNES QUARTET
Date:Monday 15th April 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10We're told that there are over 200 people in the UK with the name "Alan Barnes" - but, for us here at Bexley, there is - and has only ever been - one ALAN BARNES who is without doubt one of the UK's finest jazz musicians and multi, multi award winner.
Charlie Parker once said "don't play the saxophone - let it play you". Perhaps that's also Alan's secret.
This evening Alan's simply superb quartet is completed with ROBIN ASPLAND/keyboards; ANDY CLEYNDERT/bass; and STEVE BROWN/drums.
J O F O O K S
Date:Monday 8th April 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£9The very lovely JO FOOKS is with us once more with her hard swinging, warm toned Tenor. A delight to hear and an even greater delight to know.
This evening Jo will be supported by Nigel Moxon/keyboards, Joe Mudele/bass and Buster Birch/drums
DEREK NASH
Date:Monday 1st April 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10DEREK NASH - at the forefront of the British Jazz movement - Leader of award winning SAX APPEAL - co leader of PROTECT THE BEAT - featured member of JOOLS HOLLAND R&B ORCHESTRA - 2012 winner of British Jazz Award for Best CD - "Joyriding".....and now..... BEXLEY JAZZ CLUB !!! Derek's a great, great favourite here - honorary "Son of Bexley" - we love him.
This evening he will be joined by :Steve Pringle/keys-Joe Mudele/bass-Ed Richardson/drums
MARLENE VERPLANK WITH HER TRIO
Date:Monday 25th March 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10MARLENE VERPLANK - we're proud to welcome this superb Artist back to Bexley at the conclusion of her current UK tour. Last year she was simply superb. Beginning her career with the bands of Charlie Spivak & Dorsey, she then spent 30 years in recording studios with arrangements mainly by her husband of 52 years - Billy VerPlank - trombonist, composer and arranger. Her career has been one long success story, showcasing her gorgeous, pliable voice that always knows how to tell a story. Let's hope she also tells us some Sinatra stories!
This evening Marlene is accompanied by her superb trio :
JOHN PEARCE - PAUL MORGAN - BOBBY WORTHHTTP://www.marleneverplank.com
http://www.jazzwax.com/2013/01/interview-marlene-verplank.htmlTHIS EVENING AT BEXLEY HAS HAD TO BE CANCELLED
Date:Monday 18th March 2013 at 12:00amDue to the very sudden, sad and untimely death of
PAUL FENNELL, Landlord at The Kings Head for the past 17 years - friend and valued supporter of Bexley Jazz Club -there will be no jazz this evening as Paul's funeral will take place at 3pm at Kemnal Park Crematorium,BR7 6RR, and afterwards at The Kings Head. Our most heartfelt sympathies go to Sharon, Charlie and all of Paul's family.RON DRAKE was due to appear backed by Ted Beament, Joe Mudele and Matt Home. The booking will be reinstated at the earliest available date.
PETE LONG & GEORGINA JACKSON
Date:Monday 11th March 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10PETE LONG - of Ellingtonia & Gillespiana - is a reed player, bandleader, raconteur and great wit.
GEORGINA JACKSON - from Trumpet lead to resident singer with the Ronnie Scott Orchestra - said to be her "dream job". This evening we hope to hear both sides of this lovely lady.
Pete and Georgina will be backed this evening by Nigel Moxom/keyboards - Joe Mudele/bass - Ed Richardson/drums
http://www.deluxe920.f9.co.uk/plongbio.htm
http://www.georginajackson.net/THE CHRISTIAN BREWER QUARTET
Date:Monday 4th March 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10CHRISTIAN BREWER is perhaps the most lyrical & soulful altoist on the UK scene - loved for his melodic playing and pure tone. Christian is firmly established as one of the most creative exponents of the "post bop" style & a regular at Ronnie Scotts.
ANDREA POZZA/pianist - was born in Genoa where he studied both classical and jazz piano - making his debut at only 13 years of age at the Louisana Jazz Festival in Genoa.
ANDY CLEYNDERT - one of the UK's most versatile bassists
and closely associated with the bands of Stan Tracey, Alan Barnes, Don Weller and with the singer Annie Ross.
MARK TAYLOR..."let me tell you about Mark Taylor. He is one of the last of the swinging jazz drummers who come from the true Be-Bop tradition....." Monty Alexanderhttp://www.christianbrewer.com
http://www.andreapozza.it/
http://www.music.geocities.yahoo.co/jp/gl/marktaylorswings/MARC CECIL'S "DIZZY GILLESPIE" EVENING
Date:Monday 25th February 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10A warm welcome once more at Bexley awaits MARC CECIL'S exciting "DIZZY GILLESPIE" evening.
Marc - Drums,Percussion is joined on the stand by MICK FOSTER/Baritone - PAUL JAYASINHA/Trumpet, ANDREW NOBLE/Keyboards and ROB RICKENBERG/Bass.
http://www.marccecil.co.uk
http://www.mickfoster.org.uk
http://www.shantijazz.comPETE NEIGHBOUR & JULIAN MARC STRINGLE
Date:Monday 18th February 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10PETE NEIGHBOUR & JULIAN MARC STRINGLE are delighted to be playing together at Bexley this evening as it will bring back fond memories of their clarinet duets together during their teenage years. In fact, we have been promised a "STORMING NIGHT" - definitely one not to be missed !
Pete and Julian will be backed this evening by a superb Trio :
TED BEAMENT/keyboards - JOE MUDELE/bass - PETER CATER/drumshttp://www.peteneighbour.com
http://www.julianmarcstringle.com
http://www.petercaterbigband.comDIGBY FAIRWEATHER & MICK FOSTER
Date:Monday 11th February 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10DIGBY FAIRWEATHER/trumpet is surely one of our great jazzmen having contributed so very much to the British Jazz Scene through his music, and both the written and the spoken word. He is without doubt the UK's leading "Man about Jazz" - having now taken the place vacated by Humphrey Lyttleton as our leading jazz personality.
MICK FOSTER/All Saxes,Clarinet - joins Digby this evening. Mick is a consummate musician, covering not only jazz but commercial, classical, composition and teaching. At Bexley we just love his superb Baritone sax.
Accompanying Digby & Mick this evening will be :
Nigel Moxom/keyboards, Joe Mudele/bass, Ed Richardson/drums & Ron Waghorn/percussionVASILIS XENOPOULOS
Date:Monday 4th February 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10VASILIS XENOPOULOS/Alto & Tenor - will thrill us this evening when his fiery and explosive style blazes a path through the hard bop repertoire. He's a great talent - and a lovely young guy.
This evening Vasilis will be backed by one of the greatest pianists around ROBIN ASPLAND - JOE MUDELE on Bass and BOBBY WORTH on drums.
HTTP://www.vasilisx.com
HTTP://www.loiremusic.com/tutors_robinaspland.phpTHE DAMON BROWN/MARTIN ZENKER QUINTET + 2 Surprise Guests !
Date:Monday 28th January 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10THIS EVENING AT BEXLEY JAZZ CLUB - tomorrow at RONNIE SCOTTS - and Wednesday at the 606 CLUB .... which tells why we're so happy and proud to welcome the
DAMON BROWN/MARTIN ZENKER Quintet back to Bexley.DAMON BROWN/trumpet is an established player on the UK scene but this group has its origins further afield.
MARTIN ZENKER/bassist has held a jazz professorship in Seoul for the past 3 years and was introduced to Damon by mutual friends which cemented a fruitful musical friendship.
MICHAEL LUTZEIER/Baritone Sax is a leading figure on the contemporary German scene and joined the group after a tour in South Korea during 2012.
PAUL KIRBY/keyboards and ANDREAS NERBAUER/drums complete the ensemble which draws on Damon's past experience as a lyrical hard-bop aficionado and with award winning Killer Shrimp. We are promised a sumptuous musical feast for our ears!http://www.damonbrown.co.uk
http://www.martinzenker.com
http://www.michaellutzeier.de/
http://www.myspace.comandreasnerbauer(CANCELLED) JO FOOKS & DEREK NASH
Date:Monday 21st January 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10Due to the weather tonights performance is cancelled
JO FOOKS/tenor and DEREK NASH/all the saxes - what could be better than welcoming two great "Bexley Favourites" to entertain us this evening.
Jo Fooks - always so charming and delightful - brings us her "humph-inspired", funfilled, melodic approach to music. Derek Nash is, without doubt, our most versatile and charismatic Saxophonist - always creating such a fabulous atmosphere wherever he plays.
Jo and Derek are supported this evening by Nigel Moxom/keyboards; Joe Mudele/bass; Buster Birch/drums; Ron Waghorn/percussion.
SIMON SPILLETT & VIC ASH
Date:Monday 14th January 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10SIMON SPILLETT, with his total commitment to a driving, energetic and hard swing style is one of our finest saxophonists providing, always, exhilarating listening.
VIC ASH - Tenor & Clarinet - began his career in 1951, together with Tubby Hayes, when they joined Kenny Baker's band. He has worked with most popular musicians & entertainers - Fred Astaire, Tony Bennett, Ella, Sarah Vaughan, Ray Charles, George Shearing etc etc and, for more than 20 years with "Old Blue Eyes" himself.
Vic was the first musician in Britain to play Clarinet in a modern jazz context.
He was the first white man to play with Ray Charles in '63
He was part of the first British band to play the legendary Birdland in New York ....... and now
He is making is first appeareance at Bexley Jazz Club !This evening Simon and Vic will be supported by Ted Beament/keyboards, Joe Mudele/bass, Matt Skelton/drums.
Alan Barnes and David Black
Date:Monday 7th January 2013 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10Bexley Jazz Club starts the new year with an evening of instrumental magic. Multi award-winning Alan Barnes is joined by the talented David Black, and the Joe Mudele Trio is a contrast of ages with Steve Pringle (keyboard) and Ed Richardson (drums), both a quarter of Joe's age.
BEXLEY CHRISTMAS BASH - pre bookings only
Date:Monday 17th December 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10For our end-of-year BEXLEY CHRISTMAS BASH - I think the line-up says it all - so book a place - have a fabulous evening - topped off by mince pies and cake.
DEREK NASH - all the Saxes
GEORGINA JACKSON - Trumpet & Vocals
GORDON CAMPBELL - Trombone
NIGEL MOXOM - keyboards
JOE MUDELE - bass
PETE CATER - drumshttp://www.dereknash.com
http://www.petecaterbigband.com
http://www.georginajackson.net
http://www.gordoncampbellmusic.co.ukTHE BRIAN DEE TRIO
Date:Monday 10th December 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£9Since 1959 when BRIAN DEE played piano at Ronnie Scott's newly opened club in Gerrard St he has been at the very heart of the British jazz scene with his own style - inventive, stylish, always listening and always swinging.
Brian is supported this evening by PAUL MORGAN/bass and BOBBY WORTH/drums.
SUE RIVERS
Date:Monday 3rd December 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£9The charismatic and superbly entertaining jazz singer - SUE RIVERS will be supported this evening by:
ROBIN ASPLAND/keyboards - JOE MUDELE/double bass with
ED RICHARDSON/drums and Ron Waghorn/percussion.LEON GREENING QUARTET
Date:Monday 26th November 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10It's an all star line up again this evening at Bexley with :
LEON GREENING - Keyboards
HENRY ARMBURG-JENNINGS - Trumpet/Flugel
LUKE STEELE - Bass
STEVE BROWN - Drumshttp://www.leongreening.co.uk
http://www.henryarmburgjennings.com
http://www.triorecords.co.uk/steve_brown.htmlDEREK NASH & ENRICO TOMASSO
Date:Monday 19th November 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10"Son of Bexley" - the multi talented and effervescent DEREK NASH is with us again this evening - together with ENRICO TOMASSO - son of that very fine jazz clarinetist, Ernie Tomasso. Enrico began playing trumpet from the age of 5 and during his young years his father took him to meet and to hear such as Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Maynard Ferguson, the Basie and Ellington bands etc. Well, let's just say that it shows.
Derek & Enrico will be supported this evening by Nigel Moxom, Joe Mudele, Matt Skelton and Ron Waghorn on percussion.THE ALAN BARNES QUARTET
Date:Monday 12th November 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10ALAN BARNES is a Multi award winning, highly focussed sax virtuoso with the inventive flexibility that ensures he has his own unmistakeable sound - "a tonic for the ears - among the most accomplished of British jazz musicians " - Daily Telegraph.
With Alan this evening are ROBIN ASPLAND - ANDY CLEYNDERT and STEVE BROWNNeed we say more ?
http://www.alanbarnesjazz.com
http://www.woodvillerecords.com" BOB BROOKMYER/GERRY MULLIGAN " Quintet
Date:Monday 5th November 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10Another fabulous musical experience at Bexley with the
" Bob Brookmyer/Gerry Mulligan " Quintet withGeoff Mason - Trombone
Mick Foster - Baritone
Alan Berry - Keyboards
Joe Mudele - Bass
Malcolm Mortimer - DrumsJULIAN MARC STRINGLE with DOMINIC ASHWORTH
Date:Monday 29th October 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10JULIAN MARC STRINGLE and DOMINIC ASHWORTH will be supported this evening by Nigel Moxom/keyboards, Joe Mudele/bass, Rod Brown/drums and Ron Waghorn/percussion
http://www.julianmarcstringle.com
http://www.dominicashworth.euT H E G R A H A M H A R V E Y TRIO
Date:Monday 22nd October 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£9There will be a very warm welcome this evening for pianist GRAHAM HARVEY and his Trio, featuring one of this country's great bassists, DAVE CHAMBERLAIN, and drummer/percussionist MATT SKELTON - lately seen at the PROMS with the John Wilson Orchestra.
SIMON BATES & PAUL HARRI HARRIS
Date:Monday 15th October 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10This magnificent & entertaining Duo will be supported this evening by the great Peter Cater/drums, Joe Mudele/bass and Ron Waghorn/percussion
http://www.simonbates.net
http://www.harrythepiano.com
http://www.petercaterbigband.comJO FOOKS & MATT WATES
Date:Monday 8th October 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10JO FOOKS and MATT WATES will be supported this evening by Nigel Moxom/keyboards - Joe Mudele/bass - Buster Birch/drums and Ron Waghorn/percussion.
JOE'S 92ND BIRTHDAY BASH - TICKET ONLY FROM BEXLEY
Date:Monday 1st October 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10Here we go again - yet another wonderful Birthday Bash for Joe Mudele - when he also plans to release his second vocal CD - "JOE MUDELE - 92 NOT OUT".
Having a lot of fun with Joe this evening will be :DEREK NASH - all the saxes
GORDON CAMPBELL - trombone
DIGBY FAIRWEATHER - trumpet/vocals
TED BEAMENT - keyboards
JOE MUDELE - bass/vocals
RICHARD PITE - drumshttp://www.dereknash.com
http://www.digbyfairweather.com
http://www.sounds1/streamlinetrial.co.uk/richard.htm
http://www.gordoncampbellmusic.co.ukCHARLOTTE GLASSON
Date:Monday 24th September 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£9The delightful and multi-talented CHARLOTTE GLASSON is back with us this evening - displaying some of her LOST & FOUND ORCHESTRA talents as well as those of more conventional jazz. Whichever - it's just such a joy and great fun to spend an evening with her. Backing Charlotte this evening will be :
NIGEL MOXOM/keyboards:JOE MUDELE/bass:MATT SKELTON/drums
and RON WAGHORN/percussionJACQUI HICKS WITH THE JOHN CRITCHINSON TRIO
Date:Monday 17th September 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10A Dream Evening.
JACQUI HICKS is a gifted singer whose smokey voice is a delight to listen to - as well as which she's a classicly trained clarinettist and arranger of both standards and jazz. She and JOHN CRITCHINSON have worked together in various formats for some 10 years - joining up in 2002 with John, DAVE GREEN and TRISTAN MAILLOT. In this format they've made 4 hugely successful appearances at Ronnie Scott's. It'll be a great evening.http://www.johncritchinson.com
http://www.basie.co.uk/jacquihicks.asp
http://www.triorecords.co.uk/dave_green.htm/
http://www.woodevillerecords.com/tristan%20maillot.htmMATT WATES & HENRY ARMBURG JENNINGS
Date:Monday 10th September 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10MATT WATES & HENRY ARMBURG JENNINGS are back with us this evening and will be backed by :
NIGEL MOXOM - Keyboards
JOE MUDELE - Bass
ROD BROWN - Drums
RON WAGHORN - PercussionDAVE LEWIS
Date:Monday 3rd September 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£9DAVE LEWIS is a sublime tenor saxophonist with the ability to play with great intensity in a host of styles - whether as part of "Blockheads" or his own band '1-up'. He weaves his way around a melody with flawless command of the instrument, a wonderfully smooth tone and innate sense of swing.
Accompanying Dave this evening will be :TED BEAMENT - keyboards
JOE MUDELE - bass
BOBBY WORTH - drumsDEREK NASH and DICK PEARCE
Date:Monday 27th August 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10On loan this evening from the Jools Holland R&B Orchestra & Sax Appeal we have no other than the multi talented - wonderful, delightful, effervescent - and NEWLY MARRIED - DEREK NASH with, of course, all his Saxes.
DICK PEARCE - so tremendously talented and best known for his work with Ronnie Scott in the 80s and 90s - joins Derek this evening on trumpet.Supporting Dick and Derek this evening will be Nigel Moxom/keyboards, Joe Mudele/bass and Rod Brown/drums
THE ALAN BARNES QUARTET
Date:Monday 20th August 2012 at 8:30pmTicket Price:£10What a treat we have in store for this evening with The ALAN BARNES QUARTET. Alan is one of Britain's most renowned and well-loved saxophonists - a multi-award winner and product of a wide range of jazz styles including the Pasadena Roof Orchestra - Humphrey Lyttleton - Charlie Watts Tentet and the Pizza Express Modern Jazz Sextet.
This evening Alan brings to Bexley :ROBIN ASPLAND - who will undoubtedly show us once more why he is the most accomplished jazz pianist and accompanist the UK has ever produced.
ADAM KING - one of the most exciting and promising young
bassists of his generation.MATT HOME - on the drums brings to us his early jazz influences from Grady Tate,Buddy Rich and Lionel Hampton.
http://www.alanbarnesjazz.com
http://www.adamkingbass.com
http://www.matthomedrums.wordpress.com
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