8th – Graham Collicott’s Hershey and the Hot Shots
REVIEWS:
Nick & Heather Anderson and Carole Mort: ”The band played in great harmony despite the lack of vocalists. Excellent musicians. Very brilliant!”
Tony Billings, Tina & Peter: “A good evening of jazz – thanks. Excellent finishes. Andy Woon is a great cornet player.”
Malcolm & Gary: “A much changed line-up from when they were here last with only Graham and Maurice remaining. But welcome to a great reeds player, John Elmer, here a GJC for the first time. Still a good evening’s entertainment.”
John & Gwyn: “Enjoyable jazz standards. Some excellent solos- relaxed, informal sessions.”
22nd – New Orleans Wanderers (reconstituted Gambit Jazzmen with Tony Scriven replacing the late Pete Lay)
REVIEWS:
Vic Pheasant: “A night of authentic New Orleans jazz. Outstanding musicians. Three bandleaders in their own right. What’s not to like? ”
Maureen & John Carter: “The re-formed Gambit Jazzmen ably led by Tony Scriven, replacing Pet Lay (RIP). All top-notch musicians playing a wide range of traditional jazz classic tunes. Excellent!”
John, Gill & Gwyn: “Pete would have enjoyed the gig as much as we did.”
Nick & Heather Anderson and Carole Mort: “A great new band playing our favourites and those new to many. Ever so good.”
Brenda & Robert Davenport: “Really hot, swinging, New Orleans jazz including a lovely tribute to the late Pete Lay.”
Rita & John Porter: “Just as we like it! Great band and selection of numbers. Most enjoyable evening.”
Malcolm & Veronica: “What’s not to like with a front line of John Maddocks, Alan Gresty and Ian Macaulay? And ac welcome return of Tony Scriven. Great evening’s New Orleans entertainment with a good variety of numbers.”
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