10 January – Chris Pearce Jazz Band
REVIEWS:
Tony Baily: “Good swinging trad. Lovely trombone player. “Good rhythm section.”
Andrew & Tim: “A wider range of music and all the better for it. Some really great numbers with good intuition & intelligent playing between members of the band. A band that plays music and not tell jokes.”
Brian & Diana Nutting: “Good music selection. Lively band. Liked Chris P’s humour which created a good atmosphere and rapport within the band.”
John & Brenda Bugg: “With Chris’s pearcing (!) wit, a lovely piercing trumpet from Tony, whose eyebrows rose in relation to the notes he played, and subtle trombone quotes, another fun night.”
David Fisher: “Superb musicianship by whole band; please return them soon. A great evening of music.”
John/Anita & David/Vic & Sue: “A great way to start the New Year. Get ‘em back.”
Maureen & John Carter: “We are familiar with most of the players in tonight’s band but never all together in this format! Excellent band playing all the classics from the traditional jazz repertoire.”
The Band 
Chris Pearce – Leader & Reeds 
Tony Pipkin – Cornet, Trumpet & Vocal 
Dave Deakin – Trombone 
Tony Sharp – Double Bass 
The Front Row 
Ian Parry – Drums 
Phil Probert – Banjo & Guitar
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24 January 2018 – FB Pocket Orchestra
REVIEWS:
Fran Rees, Joyce Cooke and Brenda & John Bugg: “Absolutely brilliant – so versatile and original with lots of variety. Please come back again.”
Malcolm & Maureen Swire: “Very distinctive sound and repertoire. Three gifted musicians who entertained us superbly. Good ‘gentle’ jazz.”
Jan & Peter Almond: “Three fabulous entertaining musicians. Very versatile and a breath of fresh air. Please book them again.”
Roger & Lesley: “Superb! Excellent musicianship and mix of styles of music.”
Chris Wells & Charles Lindley: “Most enjoyable. Very original. Sharp and tight. Very talented. A top evening.”
Juila Hubery, Mark & Marie Willis: “Gorgeous voice and clarinet with fantastic guitar and banjo plus we loved the squeeze box! Also loved to have a slightly different repertoire with a slightly different edge.
The Orchestra! 
Ollie Corbin – Tuba, Vocal, Piano Accordion & Cornet 
Jenny Russell – Vocal, Clarinet and Washboard 
Jenny Russell – Clarinet, Vocal and Washboard 
Paul Stevenson – Guitar & Banjo
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