12th – Enrico Tomasso’s Hot Five, Nat Gonella Night
REVIEWS:
Julia Hubery & Mark Willis: “Thanks for an evening of quality playing. Particularly liked Black and Blue, Lazy River and Blue Drag. Good vocals too! And lots of great energy on guitar.”
Maureen & John Carter: “Another old friend of GJC. With his Hot 5, a welcome return of Enrico Tomasso reminding us of Nat and his music.”
Ray & Patricia Freshfield:”Most enjoyable. Very warm, inclusive performance. Great musicianship. True jazz.”
Mark Burrows and Sue Lambert: “A brilliant evening of great musicians playing wonderful music.”
Tim & Andrew: “A really great evening of jazz and info about Nat.”
Richard & Ann Wilson: “Fabulous. What a celebration. Thank you for the cakes.”
Phil, Linda & Alan: “Excellent tribute evening. Really enjoyable. Ewan is special – wonderful musician.”
Dean Alder: “What a great way to celebrate Nat Gonella. Toe tapping jazz at its best.”
26th – The Big Easy – Leeds based 6-piece Swing band.
REVIEWS:
Wendy & Derek: “Brilliant evening! Fantastic musicians. Slick and well rehearsed. It was very refreshing to see young blood playing in a variety of styles.”
Maureen & John Carter: “All the way from Leeds on their second visit to GJC, this young, exciting group of expert musicians playing their own brand of swing music from the swing era. Superb!”
Gary & Malcolm: “A very varied range of music played by a very competent group of musician made for a very enjoyable. Great guitarist and vocalist.”
Tim & Andrew: “Great to have them back. The whole evening was a great success. Loved the vocals. Such a talented band.”
Jan & Bob: “They were wonderful last time and just as great thus time too. Fabulous musicians playing brilliant pieces of music. We loved them! Book ’em again please!”
Gaye: “I think this young band was absolutely fab. Great musicians and interesting arrangements making it very current.”
Mark & Chris: “Smooth mellow vocals and interesting arrangements.”
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