5th – Hugh Crozier’s New Orleans Band
Reviews:
Roger & Lesley: “A great evening’s entertainment, with six very talented musicians playing a wide variety of tunes from the early days of New Orleans Jazz. We particularly liked Davenport Blues and Summer Set. Hope they can come back again soon.”
Mark & Chris B: “Good Music from everyone and bless Hugh, you could hear every word of the vocals.”
Rita & John P: “Great music and good vocals made for a very enjoyable evening.”
Vic P: “A great very vibrant band. Excellent vocals & solos. (I particularly liked the seldom heard Davenport Blues.) A great evening’s entertainment.”
Dean & Mary: “Superb night of New Orleans style Jazz. Paula was particularly great on Clarinet.”
Brenda & Robert D: “Lively swinging, cheerful, happy, excellently played jazz. A most enjoyable evening.”
Malcolm & Gary: “Great energy & musicianship from a band new to GJC, but which includes 3 bandleaders. Welcome to John Watson, first time here for many, many years. A great evening.”
19th – Warren James’ Lonesome Travellers
REVIEWS:
Maureen & John C: “Time for our annual fix of folk, skiffle, country & blues music, courtesy of Warren James and his three other excellent musicians. A super evening of nostalgia, well done.”
Hugh E & Ann W: “Fabulous, what a wonderful night. A real breath of fresh air. We need them back again, please.”
Jean P & John K: “Very good band and a nice change”
Barry & Trish: “Another great evening from Warren & Co.”
Gill, Gwyn & John: “Brilliant music. Very refreshing also very informative, we could hear every word. The evening flew by.”Nick A, Heather A and Carole M: “A great variety of songs, sung in the original great style. Ever so brilliant.”
Julia & Mark: “Thanks for a great evening. Fabulous energy on the bass – loved it. Superb rhythm guitar, banjo & reeds. Especially liked Mary don’t you Weep, Frankie & Johnny and Peas & Black Molasses.“
Val & Laurie: “Good to have some blues music for a change”
Jan A: “What a wonderful evening! Fabulous music, excellent musicians. Brilliant.”
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