1st – Paula Jackman’s Jazz Masters
REVIEWS:
Tim & Andrew: “Great performance by all the band members. Good music. We enjoyed it and so did the band it seems. Especially enjoyed the solo performances.”
Maureen & John Carter: ”A band new to Gosport but most of the players are known to us from other bands. As Paula’s on line blurb says ”Playing Dixieland jazz from New Orleans to the Trad revival” and doing it very well indeed.”
Nick & Heather and Carole Mort: ”A very talented and versatile band we hope will be rebooked. Brilliant”
Malcolm: “Very entertaining, with a lot of vocalists, and a varied repertoire and tempi. Good that Megs could stand in at short notice. Book ‘em again!”
Roger & Lesley: ”A very entertaining evening, lots of fizz and variety. A great mix of tunes played by a group of talented musicians who had a great rapport with the audience.”
Jim & Margaret Bevington: ”Lovely familiar tunes and lots of good vocals.”
Barry Lomas & Trish Emm: ”Cheerful with a different repertoire.”
John & Rita Porter: “Great band and a most enjoyable evening.”
15th – John Maddocks Jazzmen
REVIEWS:
Richard, Gill, Gwynn & John: “As expected, a brilliant night of jazz from this band.”
Julia Hubery & Mark Willis: “As always, a truly quality evening when we are privileged to listen to Maddocks magic fingers on the clarinet. Great band performance, individually and ensemble. Especially loved Lull in the Dawn and the bluesy numbers. Thank you all.”
Yvonne, Juliette, Malcolm & Tessa: “Seven great musicians ably led by the great John Maddocks. Varied and unusual repertoire giving a most enjoyable evening. Especially loved St James Infirmary Blues. Book again soon please.”
John & Brenda:
“John Maddocks praises we will sing
He can play Baby Dodds, Bechet, anything,
Of his solos we’re in awe,
That we soon shout out for more.
Of all reeds men he is the king.”
Lesley & Roger: “Wednesday jazz is most enjoyable when the musicians are hugely talented AND FUN. Tonight was one of those occasions and we hope they can come again soon.”
Jim & Margaret Bevington: “An entertaining evening with John on top form as usual.”
29th – Lonnie Donegan Story
REVIEWS:
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