Bexley Jazz Club

BRUCE ADAMS/Trumpet & Flugelhorn - is one of the most dramatic & stimulating of performeres - and a most affable companion - often creating a happy, riotous band-room with his stream of hilarious jokes, anecdotes and showbiz stories.

We're delighted to welcome him back to Bexley this evening together with great backup in the form of :

BRIAN DEE - keys
ANDY CLEYNDERT - bass
BOBBY WORTH - drums

http://www.bruce-adams.co.uk/
http://www.henrybehop.co.uk/briandee.htm

Famously the grandson of the legendary Gertrude Lawrence - Ben was born in England in '55. However, in 1980 - following lessons from Ronnie Scott - he moved to L.A. and studied with Phil Sobel. As a resident in LA, Ben has worked with such as Lionel Hampton, Cedar Watts, Jimmy Cleveland, Horace Silver and has been variously described as a 'master player' - 'sublime' - 'brilliant'.
However, do be warned, Ben's often outrageous humour can bemuse and disconcert ....!! So - on all counts an evening not to be missed.

This evening Ben is supported by a superb rhythm section of :

JOHN DONALDSON - keys
SIMON THORPE - bass
MATT HOME - drums

http://www.benclatworthy.com
http://www.matthomedrums.wordpress.com

THE TED BEAMENT QUARTET with - for Bexley at least - three exciting "new" names.

Ted Beament - as we all know so well - is one of the UKs most revered pianists. Ted was with the Humphrey Lyttleton Band for many years and, before that, with George Melly. In addition, Ted has played with just about every major name on the UK jazz scene - as well as many visiting American jazz stars.

With Ted this evening we will meet :

COLIN WATLING - Tenor
THOMAS PEDERSON - Bass
JOHN SCOTNEY - Drums

TIM WHITEHEAD/tenor is welcomed to Bexley for the first time this evening.

Dave Gelly says :

"Those of us who have caught him live have been left in blinking disbelief. It's not just his mastery of the tenor saxophone - phenominal though it is - but the absolute conviction of his playing that is so impressive "

Tim will be supported by a simply superb trio :

SIMON WALLACE - keys...ANDY CLEYNDERT - bass....MATT SKELTON - drums

http://www.timwhitehead.co.uk
http://www.simonwallace.org

The CHRISTIAN BREWER QUARTET -

Christian Brewer is one of the most lyrical and soulful alto players - loved for his melodic playing and pure tone. He's one of the most creative exponents of the early 60s post-bop style - and now a regular at Ronnie Scotts.

With Christian this evening will be :
LEON GREENING/keys - ANDY CLEYNDERT/bass and MATT SKELTON/drums

GUNTHER KURMAYR - has spent many years touring the world with the Ray Gelato Giants. Tonight he leads his top notch trio on a journey through the Great American Songbook, shining new light through old windows and infusing timeless standards with a uniquely impressionistic classical style.

With Gunther this evening is JEROME DAVIES on Double Bass.........who, as well as playing, also makes and repairs String Instruments which, he says, gives him a unique insight to a musician's relationship with his instrument.

RICHARD PITE - a drummer who has made a speciality of vintage drumming techniques during the early days of the 20s and 30s through to the great names of the swing era - Jo Jones, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa. Richard also plays tuba and double bass and, in his spare time, is Director of Music at Boisdale.

http://www.sounds1.streamlinetrial.co.uk/richard.htm
httt://www.jeromedavies.com

ALAN BARNES plays music that was radical 50 years ago - hard urban post bop - but he infuses it with so much passion and energy you could believe it was minted on the spot - which is always part of the story of jazz (John Walters, The Guardian)

32 years ago Alan formed a "musical marriage" with DAVE NEWTON which, to our delight, has survived the test of time. Dave's musical upbringing in Scotland saw him listening always to Peterson, Tatum and Garner. So - it's hardly surprising he was best Jazz Pianist in BJA for the 13th time in 2014. In 2003 he was made a Fellow of the Leeds College of Music.

On double bass it's the simply DAVE GREEN - with BOBBY WORTH - drummer to the Stars.

www.http//alanbarnesjazz.com
www.http//davenewton.biz

THE TIM RICHARDS TRIO with DOMINIC HOWLES on bass and JEFF LARDNER on drums.

"Exuberantly swinging...gospel-tinged bop freshly served" JAZZWISE MAGAZINE

"Something of a master class in contemporary jazz piano from a vigorous,vibrant but tastefully interactive band" VORTEX JAZZ

http://www.timrichards.ndo.co.uk
http://www.jefflardner.co.uk/wp/

GREG ABATE returns to Bexley this evening. Greg is a multi instrumentalist - equally at home on Alto, Tenor, Soprano, Baritone, Flute. He is a be-bopper pure and simple - think Charlie Parker, Phill Woods. When our very own - and so sadly missed - Joe Mudele first heard him last year he turned to me and said "What a sound" - quite a compliment coming from Joe.

Greg will be supprted this evening by the superb CRAIG MILVERTON/keyboards - JULIAN BURY on double bass and NICK MILLWARD on drums.

http://www.gregabate.com
http://www.craigmilverton.co.uk

MARC PARNELL - son of the legendary Jack Parnell - is an extraordinary musician and renowned for his spectacular playing - who, for some time, was the industry's best kept secret. Marc's Trio includes :

NEIL ANGILLEY - fleet fingered keyboard virtuoso who makes regular appearances at Ronnie Scotts & the 606 Club.

CHRIS DODD - bassist and multi instrumentalist

http://www.marcparnell.biz/

Bexley is in for a real treat this evening.

Band Leader, Trombonist & Vocalist CHRIS DEAN has done - and is doing - it all - from Boy Soldier with the Household Cavalry to major Session Musician, to lead Trombone in the great Ted Heath Orchestra, to Bandleader with his own Great British Big Band and now with his current Leadership of the Syd Lawrence Orchestra.

We're delighted to welcome Chris back to Bexley this evening - together with JOHN PEARCE on keyboard -
DAVE CHAMBERLAIN - bass and DAVE TANDY on drums (and also with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra)

http://www.syd-lawrence-orchestra.com

ALAN BARNES - The multi Award Winning Alan Barnes is back with us once more with music that was radical 50 years back - hard, urban post bop - but inspired with so much passion you could believe it was minted on the spot - which is always part of the story with jazz.

TONY FISHER - one of the most recorded Trumpet players in the world - joins Alan this evening and we're simply delighted to welcome him to Bexley for the first time.

The stellar Trio this evening is :

JOHN HORLER/keys - PAUL MORGAN/bass - BOBBY WORTH/drums

http://www.alanbarnesjazz.com
http://www.johnhorler.co.uk

We're delighted to welcome that great Bassist SPIKE HEATLEY back to Bexley once more together with ART THEMEN.

They will be supported by ANDY WILLIAMS/guitar and MALCOLM MORTIMORE/drums.

Needless to say, we're delighted to see Spike and Art back amongst us once more.

http://www.malcommortimer.com

DEREK NASH is back with us once more - Son of Bexley - Multi Saxophonist - Leading UK Saxophonist - Leader of Award winning Sax Appeal - co-leader of funk groove band Protect The Beat - and featured member of the Jools Holland Rythm & Blues Orchestra. Derek's a great musician and all round Showman who brings in the crowd wherever he plays. With him this evening will be :

MARTIN SHAW - One of this country's top jazz trumpet soloists in an extraordinary range of settings - from Big Band to Quartet - from Cutting Edge Jazz to Pop and Funk.
In 2001 Martin was appointed Professor of Jazz Trumpet at the Birmingham Conservertoire. He is a stunning musician at the top of his game.

DAVE NEWTON - during his Renfrewshire upbringing Dave Newton was immersed in the piano sounds of Peterson, Tatum, Garner. After establishing himself on the Scottish Jazz scene Dave met up with his old room mate from Leeds College of Music - Alan Barnes - who persuaded him to move South and the rest - as they say - is history.
Dave was voted best jazz pianist in the British Jazz Awards for the 13th time in 2014 - and in 2013 was made a Fellow of the Leeds College of Music.

The rythm section is completed by that fat-toned & thoughtful Bassist GEOFF GASCOYNE - also Composer, Arranger and Producer.

SEBASTIAAN DE KROM is quite simply one of the best drummers in the business - his knowledge of jazz is second to none - a stix man extraordinaire !

http://www.dereknash.com
http://www.pureblissmusic.com/artist/martin-shaw
http://www.davenewton.biz
http://www.geoffgascoyne.com

ROBIN ASPLAND is an outstandingly accomplished jazz pianist who has played with - among others - Steve Grossman, Bobby Watson, Eddie Henderson, the Dankworth Generation Band, Cleon Laine, Ronnie Scott, Pete King, Kenny Wheeler, Dave O'Higgins, Georgie Fame as well as in the film "The Talented mr Ripley".

DAVE CHAMBERLAIN on double bass - who says his principal interest is in making a clean, straight ahead blues edged sound with some modern elements. Dave is also currently involved with the Back to Basie Orchestra and 100 Years of Jazz in 99 Minutes.
It is surely music to our ears when he says "For me a musical performance is mainly about communication and entertainment"

WINSTON CLIFFORD - Drummer and (when he feels like it) scat singer is one of the greatest exponents of his instruments on the jazz scene. He plays with elegance and refinement - but can really fire up those drums whenever needed. It is a real experience to watch and hear him.

http://www.associatedstudios.co.uk/robin-aspland/
http://www.davechamberlain.biz

This evening ANDY CLEYNDERT presents a Quartet featuring HENRY ARMBURG JENNING - together with two new names for BEXLEY JAZZ CLUB - FRANK HARRISON AND TIM GILES - whom we warmly welcome.

ANDY CLEYNDERT - since moving to London in 1982 - has worked with the cream of UK and visiting musicians - Bobby Wellings, Don Weller, Red Rodney, Bud S hank, Lee Konitz - as well as Benny Green and drumming legend Ed Thigpen. He also toured extensively with Ronnie Scott and Stan Tracey.

HENRY ARMBURG-JENNINGS on Trumpet has a ferocious technique coupled with a true passion for jazz - which have made him one of the most sought after trumpet players in the country - and one who plays with such grace and maturity.

FRANK HARRISON - despite his young years is often almost frighteningly reminiscent of Art Tatum at the height of his powers !

TIM GILES - is one of Britain's most eclectic and creative young drummers working across a multitude of styles and genres. He has performed/recorded with Django Bates - Stan Sulzman - Iain Bellamy - Julian Arguelles and Gareth Lockrane.

http://www.andycleyndertjazzservices.org.uk
http://www.henryarmburgjennings.com
http://www.bashorecords.com/harrison
http://www.timgilesdrums.com

Venue:
The Kings Head - Bexley Village
Ticket Price:
£10

THE GRAHAM HARVEY TRIO will entertain us this evening and Graham is joined by :

DAVE CHAMBERLAIN on double bass - who says his principal interest is in making a clean, straight ahead blues edged sound with some modern elements. Dave is also currently involved with the Back to Basie Orchestra and 100 Years of Jazz in 99 Minutes.
It is surely music to our ears when he says "For me a musical performance is mainly about communication and entertainment"

MATT SKELTON - drummer for the John Wilson Orchestra and regularly appearing with the Halle and BBC Concert Orchestras - as well as accompanying soloists such as Maria Ewing and Claire Martin.

http://www.davechamberlain.biz