6 March – Dave Moorwood’s Rascals of Rhythm – Nat Gonella Commemoration Gig:
REVIEWS:
David & Bridget Salmons: “We loved the clarinet duo and the total evening. It was great to see and hear Nat’s trumpet.”
Maureen & John Carter: “A very distinctive sound from two very accomplished reed players plus Andy Woon on cornet and Nat’s trumpet with Dave Moorwood on guitar. No trombone, no drums, no banjo. A gentle sound playing all Dave’s arrangements of well known jazz classics. Super entertainment!”
Roger & Lesley: “Liked the line-up very much. All together an excellent gig. Great to hear some unfamiliar tunes and different arrangements of well known ones.”
Jean Chase & Jean Petty: “Sophisticated and very polished. Nat would have approved.”
Tim & Andrew: “Great music for the Nat Gonella night. Just as good as the last band but an entirely different style. Luv’ly.
John & Brenda Bugg:
“Dave Moorwood virtuoso on gutar & banjo,
Drives his band along like a Kango,
But he’s also a game-changer,
Being a genius arranger.
Combined Jake Thackeray and Django!”
John Rothery: “The rhythm section was excellent – I didn’t miss the drummer. Inventive guitar instead of monotonous banjo. I enjoyed the selection of tunes that avoided those that are done-to-death by most bands. Above average musicianship from all concerned.”
Ron Norman: “Very good band and an enjoyable evening. Let’s have them back soon.”
Dave Morrwood – Leader, Guitar & Vocal 
Tony Blincowe – Clarinet & Saxophones 
Mike Wills – Clarinet & Saxophones 
Andy Woon – Cornet & Nat’s Trumpet 
Perry Lock – Piano 
Mike Bennett – Double Bass 
Andy Woon – playing Nat’s trumpet
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20 March – Excelsior Vintage Jazz Band
REVIEWS:
John & Maureen Carter: “A welcome return of this old favourite band playing a varied selection of traditional numbers from 1922 to 1944!”
Malcolm & Maureen: “Great evening of ‘proper’ trad. Some lovely old tunes and some I hadn’t heard before played by six superb musicians.”
David & Bridget: “A great band – enjoyed the drums-string trio – plenty of tunes.”
Jean Petty & Jean Chase: “A good night as always. Liked Cuff very much.”
Roger & Lesley: “A very enjoyable evening with some ‘new to us’ tunes along with old favourites, all played by a very talented group.”
Dave, Anita, John, Vic & Sue: “Proper jazz! at last.”
John & Brenda Bugg: “A different repertoire tonight with obscure tunes (some deservedly so), led by Cuff, Fareham’s fairest & finest, a trumpeter with fire still in his belly.”
Ron Rumbol – Leader & Reeds 
Cuff Billett – Trumpet & Vocal 
John Wiseman – Trombone 
Ian Parry – Banjo 
Peter Brooks – Double Bass 
John Hall – Drums
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