BAND DETAILS
THE SPORTINGHOUSE STRINGS
The Sportinghouse Strings (31 March ) featuring Thomas 'Spats' Langham (Banjo, Guitar & Vocals)., Martin Litton (Piano) and Richard Vernon (Double Bass)
Thomas 'Spats' Langham is one of the finest exponents of classic jazz guitar/banjo playing around today.He also has a very flexible voice capable of evoking manyof the vintage crooners. He is an exponent of Django Reinhardt's driving gypsy style and was originally inspired at the age of 10 by the music of the Temperance Seven.
Martin Litton studied piano at the Colchester Institute graduating with a BA (Hons) degree. He then joined Harry Gold's Pieces of Eight and later, in 1982 joined the Kenny Ball J B for two years. Martin has also worked with many American musicians including, Bob Wilbur, Scott Hamilton, Peanuts Hucko, Al Casey and many more He is a regular recording artist and has played in most Countries around the World.
Richard Vernon born in 1950, the son of a 1920's percussionist band leader, Originally playing guitar and then bass guitar, he converted to double bass in 1977. Richard provided bass accompaniment for Tommy Burton until his untimely death in 2000.
He has worked across a wide spectrum of musical styles and has accompanied such greats as Humphrey Lyttleton, Roy Williams, Digby Fairweather, Kenny Baker, Nat Gonella, Max Collie, Kenny Davern, Bob Wilbur and many more.
THE OLD FASHIONED LOVE BAND
The line up on this very popular band has hardly changed since its formation.The two changes that have occured are the Eric Newton spot on Clarinet is now taken by Mike Turner (Clarinet, Soprano and Alto Sax) and the Peter Robinson spot on Bass is now occupied by Harri Forelius. The rest of the band comprises of the leader Mel Hill - trumpet,Dave Timmis - drums,Mike Pembroke - trombone and Jake Reeves - banjo & guitar.
The band mainly reside in the Potteries area hense the original compositions which they usually play such as OATCAKES and MOON OVER BURSLEM (or even Boslum). Their reportoire is extensive with music to suit all tastes. This is a very entertaining Band and is one not to be missed. For full details of the Band - please click on link opposite.
HARLEM Big Band (Our next Gig Mon 28 April)
Full details of Paul Munnery's Big Band - please click on link opposite
Peter Carlton & Friends
THE ZOE LAMBERT QUINTET
A few years ago the all female band, the Creole Belles stole a few hearts at the Purcell Rooms in London, going on to perform to popular acclaim around the Country at various Clubs and Festivals. This newly formed line up came from that popular band, and reflects particularly what Debbie Arthurs ( drums, tenor sax, alto sax and vocals), Gabriele Gad (piano and vocals) and Rachel Haywood (guitar, banjo and vocals) have continued to do since their trio. Debbie is well known as the Charleston Chasers leader and drummer, and is in high demand as a brilliant vocalist, specialising in the songs made famous by Annette Hanshaw. Gabriele served her apprenticeship with the Frog Island Jazz Band, and is now with Brian Carricks Algiers Stompers, and Rachel plays with Harlem and Swing Street as well as the excellent New Orleans Band, Ken Pyes Creole Serandaders. The talented Zoe Lambert (reeds and vocals) of ArtDeco Blue Five fame now heads this Band and Isabel Toner (bass) from Kaminski Connection amongst other Bands, completes the line up.
Always something going on, the Band generates plenty of energy and enthusiasm and is highly popular at Jazz Clubs and Festivals throughout the Country
THE HEART OF ENGLAND JAZZ BAND (our next Gig on 15 Sept)
THE MILLENIUM EAGLE JAZZ BAND (mon 29 Sept)
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George Huxleys Jazz Band (Mon 27 Oct)
THE ANTIQUE SIX JAZZ BAND
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John Everitts Red Dragons with Ruth
The Old Fashioned Love Band
Mon 23 February
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Martinique Jazz Band
Mon 30 March
Richard Leach's 7 Stars of Jazz
Mon 27 April
This Chicago-style band models itself on the great Alex Welsh band of the 1950's and 60's.It includes all of the repertoire of the Welch band and more.
The musicians who have contributed to the band are :- Richard Leach - Trombone, Gordon Whitworth and Allen Beechley - Trumpet, Chris Pearse - Reeds, Mike Graver - Piano, Brian Mellor - Guitar & Banjo, Roger Davis - Bass and Graham Smith - Drums.
Richard Leach was classically trained at Bushey Grammar School in the 60's and since then has played with the best bands in the Country including :- Acker Bilk,Kenny Ball, Humphrey Lyttleton, Johnny Dankworth and George Chisholm. He formed his present band in 2004.
An exciting band to listen to.
The Ralph Allin Quartet
Mon 18 May
This is a night not to miss - these are superb musicians led by violin virtuoso RALPH ALLIN. The last time they played Aggborough we had a near capacity audience, so be early to get a good seat.
Video clips available on Ralph's site.
www.ralphallin.co.uk
Perdido Street JB
Still going strong despite the sad loss of some principal players over the years.
Present line up consists of :-
Trevor Emeny Tenor Sax, Clarinet
Ted Taylor Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Martin Veasey Trombone
John Watkins Banjo, Guitar & Vocals
Kenny Wright Drums
Dave Lee Electric Bass
Barry Martyn & The Young Bloods with us 22 Feb 2010
New Orleans Heat