2nd – Harry Strutter’s Hot 6 plus Marlene Hill
REVIEWS:
Nick & Heather A & Carole M: “The songs may be old but this band plays them like they are fresh and new! Always fun and enjoyable.”
Malcolm & Gary: “Seven great musicians, superb evening’s entertainment. We loved Marlene’s “Handy Man” and “Summertime”. Well paced and good variety of tempi and repertoire.”
June B (Guest): “Very entertaining, very talented group. I really enjoyed my first visit to Gosport Jazz Club.“
Gill, Gwyn and John: “Really enjoyed this evening’s entertainment, good vocals from Marlene and an excellent piano solo.“
Tony B: “Always a good show. They are Legends on the circuit.”
Paul, Veronica. Jan, Paul, & Bob: ”Fabulous band, great music and extremely entertaining. Book them again soon. Oh, and we really loved Marlene, what a great voice!!”
Jim & Margaret B: “Lots of lovely vocals. Very enjoyable.”
Roger & Lesley: “A very entertaining evening, with excellent vocals from both Marlene and Megs, backed by superb playing.”
16th July – Annual General Meeting
The 11th Jazz Club AGM was held with 56 Members present. Trish Emm and Belle (the Rugby Club barmaid) were presented with gifts by Lesley Lygoe to mark the Jazz Club’s thanks for their work on every gig night.
The AGM was followed by an informative talk by Chris Newman on Nat Gonella’s later years.
30th – Chris Walker’s Pedigree Chums
REVIEWS:
Gill, Gwyn & John: “Five hard working musicians playing tunes we all enjoyed and are familiar with made an excellent evening. We all wish Chris Walker a speedy recovery.”
Nick & Heather A and Carole M: “A great performance by Tim Eyles and the band, with a rave bugle solo. Fantastic evening.”
Maureen & John C: “Alas no Chris Walker due to ill health. However with Tim leading an excellent evening’s entertainment of lively music followed, all driven along by Sy on the drums.”
Roger & Lesley: “It is sad that Chris Walker is unwell and all GJC members wish him a speedy recovery. With the excellent Martin Nickless on reeds and Tim Eyles leading in his irrepressible manner, we had a very entertaining evening.”
Malcolm & Gary: “Tim leading always goes down well, but we wish Chris Walker a full recovery. A great evening playing lots of standards with great energy. Superb entertainment.”
David F: “Martin filled in brilliantly, great toe tapping tunes.”
Barry & Trish: “Delightful band with banter, good entertainment.”
Rita & John P: “A great evening of Jazz, good vocals, very enjoyable.”
Juliette & Yvonne: “An evening of golden oldies, played with great skill and enthusiasm. Great rapport with the audience.”
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