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Robin Nolan Trio
10 Mar 2023
Coming to Shrewsbury on 15th April 2023 is The Robin Nolan Trio - “For The Love Of George Project”.  This is the “festival preview concert” for Shrewsbury Django Fest (October 13-15th 2023) which has become an exciting annual feature on Shropshire’s music scene, especially for lovers of jazz, classical, world music and of course gypsy jazz.  Nolan, who spent some of his childhood in Much Wenlock...
Much Ado about Jazz duo Chris Gumbley and Al Gurr
08 Nov 2022
A jazz show for those who like jazz, as well as those who don’t, paired with a fine-dining experience. Much Ado about Jazz comes to Upton Magna Memorial Hall on Saturday, November 19. This unique two-man show is an irresistible combination of classic jazz (think Gershwin and Brubeck), and dry humour incorporating plenty of audience interaction! The Haughmond, a local coaching inn based in Upton...
24 Oct 2022
A jazz show for those who don’t like jazz, as well as those who do! Much Ado about Jazz comes to Chelmarsh Parish Hall near Bridgnorth on Saturday, October 29th. This unique two-man show is an irresistible combination of classic jazz (think Gershwin and Brubeck), and dry humour incorporating plenty of audience interaction! Musicians Chris Gumbley and Al Gurr will be revisiting some mostly loved...
17 May 2022
Chris Batchelor - Zoetic                              June 11 £23/£12 U22 Renowned for his melodic and warmly lyrical trumpet playing Chris Batchelor returns to SJN at the Hive with a truly exceptional group of musicians: Margrit Hassler (viola),  John Parricelli (guitar) Steve Watts (double bass) and Paul Clarvis (percussion). Music drawing on influences from a wide range of styles: East African...
09 May 2021
       Fiesta, Corsa, Polo, Swift, Fabia, Ibiza, Yaris, Clio… The list of hatchbacks with funky sounding names continues to grow, and all are very good too. Surely though, the hatchback with funkiest sounding name is the Jazz?  The reality on the other hand…    Like the music it takes its name from, Honda’s Jazz has, shall we say, a particular, a discerning, a mature, fan base - one that dances...
16 Oct 2018
Vitor Pereira (guitar), Chris Williams (alto sax), Alam Nathoo (tenor sax), Mick Coady (bass), Adam Telxeira (drums) Portuguese guitarist Vitor Pereira came to London in 2004 and has built an excellent reputation as an accomplished player and writer. His band of contemporary talent is an intriguing group with a strong, two saxophone lineup and well-delivered compositions, ranging from catchy,...
22 Sep 2017
Jonathan Gee (piano), Tim Whitehead (tenor and soprano saxes), Nick Pini (bass), Rod Youngs (drums) The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE (01743 234970) on Saturday, 14 October 2017 at 8.00pm (doors open at 7.30pm) British pianist and composer Jonathan Gee has a glowing international reputation, having established highly-rated trios in New York, Italy and London. Among many others, he has played...
The Chicago Swing Katz - Vintage Jazz music
13 Jan 2017
For many people now in their retired years the music that still plays in their memories is 'Trad Jazz'. During the 1950's and 1960's Jazz found a new popularity in the dance halls and theatres around the UK. Based on tunes written and played in 1920's New Orleans, USA, the music was energetic, bluesy, exciting and became  hugely popular. Jazz musicians playing this music became household names...
10 Mar 2016
     Jazz: a type of music, black American in origin which emerged at the beginning of the 20th century, characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usually a regular or forceful rhythm. Or automotively speaking…    Honda Jazz: A small hatchback sub-compact type car Japanese in origin which was first seen in Europe in 2002, characterized by its MPV type styling, legendary reliability and...
29 Feb 2016
Martin Smith (trumpet), Anthony Peers (trumpet), Anthony Ormesher (guitar), Tilo Pirnbaum (drums), Rob Stringer (piano), Hugo “Harry” Harrison (double bass) at the Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE (01743 234970) Saturday, 19 March 2016 at 8 pm (doors open at 7.30pm) Tickets £14, members £12, 21 and under £7, available on the door or in advance from the Hive (online: www.hiveonline.org.uk) and...
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