4 September – Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces
REVIEWS:
Tony Bailey: “Always a good show with Bob”
Maureen & John Carter: “What a super band! Playing some fantastic numbers .3 changes in personnel from last time – Toby Knowles on trumpet, Andy Jones on drums and our own Chris Newman on piano. Wonderful!”
Malcolm, Maureen & Veronica: “A bit loud a the start. Two players new to Gosport- Toby Knowles and Andy Jones drums . Both did well in a new line up with Chris Newman depping. Great evening “
Roger & Lesley: ” Talented Musicians Great to have Chris Newman on piano, I didn’t know he could sing! Upbeat music just lacking a little rapport with the audience”
David & Bridget “Enjoyable evenings music, and of course a fantastic person on the keyboard!”
Andrew & Tim: “A lovely mix of tunes.”
Jean Chase, Jean Petty & Betty Beale: “A very lively Session!”
18 September – New Orleans Heat
REVIEWS:
Maureen & John Carter: “A welcome back to this popular band with three changes of personnel (trumpet, bass & banjo) since their last visit. An enjoyable evening of jazz ably led from the front by Barry on keyboard with his driving boogie beat.”
Yvonne, Barry, Trish & Joy: “Very enjoyable – good variety of music – do come again.”
Malcolm, Maureen & Veronica: “An excellent band & evening. Good variety of music from real trad to Bill Haley. Seven superb musicians giving very lively renditions.”
Nick & Heather Anderson: “Great exponents and a faultless rendition of early New Orleans jazz.”
Roger & Lesley: “A welcome return for this popular band. Although there were some different faces, the music was of the same high quality. A great evening’s entertainment.”
David & Bridget; A great bunch of musicians made this evening exciting. We really liked the seating arrangement for the band – it was good to see the pianist rather than being tucked away in the corner.”
Barry Grummett – Leader & Piano John Scantlebury – Reeds & Vocal Brian Bates – Trumpet & Vocal Dave Vickers – Trombone & Vocal Colin Bushell – Drums Ian Parry – Banjo Mike Broad – Double Bass
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