10th – Bob Dwyer’s Bix ‘n’ Pieces
REVIEWS:
Julia & Mark: “We were smiling most of the night, as usual with this band – who couldn’t love the energy & commitment the always bring? Brilliant individually, they somehow seem to be more than the sum of individual performances when playing ensemble, pinging off each other and really jamming. Faves: Tin Roof Blues, gorgeous to hear the instruments slowed down and get really expressive, why don’t they slow down more?? Also loved the play-off between trumpet and piano in Davenport Blues – beautiful toned, playful and fluid and a beautiful interpretation of Black & Blue!”
Malcolm S: “Great entertainment. Six superb musicians playing a good selection of lovely music. Lots of energy and good vocals. It’s been eighteen months since they were last here – can we have them back sooner please?”
Melinda Viner: “Very, very much liked the band, Fantastic!!”
Tony & Sheila: “Very enjoyable band, loved Chris.”
Phil, Tony, Linda and John: “Brilliant band – great sound. Great show. One of the best. outstanding entertainment.”
John & Rita Porter: “Good selection of music and jazz. Enjoyed the whole evening. The lad on the keyboard blended in well!”
Gwyn & John: ” Really enjoyed hearing Chris play and sing! Very enjoyable evening – good all round musicianship.”
Roger & Lesley: “What a great evening’s entertainment from Bob and the boys playing all of Bix’s hits and many more in the New Orleans style. We must have heard Royal Garden Blues a hundred times but never before heard the lyrics, which were sung so well by Chris. Let’s hope they come back again soon.”
Maureen & John C: “A very welcome return for this ever popular band. Right from the off with their lively performances of At the Jazz band Ball and Jazz Me Blues. As the name suggests they feature mainly numbers linked to Bix Beiderbecke. Excellent entertainment.”
Brenda & Robert D: “Very good band. We particularly liked Tin Roof Blues and Davenport Blues.“
24th – Storyville Jass Band from Holland
REVIEWS:
Julia Hubery & Mark Willis: “Fantastic energy and great jamming vibe. Beautifully fluid clarinet. Favourites: Joie de vivre of High Society, lovely harmonics in My Gal Sal, wonderful driving beat of Alright, OK. Thanks for a superbly swinging evening!”
Margaret & Jim Bevington: “Excellent. Lots of lovely tunes brilliantly played and good vocalists.”
Nick & Heather Anderson: “A band playing in excellent harmony with vocal refrains.” Carole Mort: “Very brilliant vas always!”
Gary, Rosemary, Yvonne & Juliette: A wonderful evening’s entertainment. A good mix of songs and music all delivered with a brilliant sense of skill and humour, underlined by a brilliant drum solo.”
Trish Hurman and Colin Terry: ”Excellent again. One of the very best bands that visit.”
Jan, Paul, Veronica & Byrnece: “As ever, a fabulous band. Brilliant musicians. Great choice of music. All in all, a wonderful evening’s entertainment.”
Derek & Wendy: “Great skill. Great variety. Great personality. Great outfits, too! (Even the keyboard!) Goed gedaan (good job).”
John & Maureen Carter: “Usual evening’s excellent entertainment we have come to expect from this superb band on their usual visit to England.”
John, Gill & Gwyn: “A great selection of tunes which broke away from the mould. All members were excellent entertainers. Hope they can come again next year.”
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