I’ve been playing with a new all women big band, the Sisters of Swing. It’s great to play in such a large band and they’re a fab bunch of gals. Here’s the link http://www.sistersofswing.co.uk We’ve got some gigs coming up including a fund-raiser for Afghan Heroes and a slot at the North Bristol Arts Trail.
Posted: October 21st, 2011 under Bands.
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Went to a completely amazing gig by Denys Baptiste at St George’s last week. His quartet played tunes from the new album, ‘Identity by Subtraction’ followed by a jaw-dropping rendition of John Coltrane’s ‘Love Supreme’. Sorry but you had to be there…
Posted: February 24th, 2011 under Life.
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The next Blowout Student Gig is scheduled for Friday 6th May. I’m hoping to take my students over to Bath to perform ‘Mo’ Better Blues’ by Bill Lee (Spike Lee’s Dad).
Posted: February 24th, 2011 under Teaching.
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I’ve just joined an all-women big band, the Sisters of Swing. Looking forward to the first rehearsal and meeting everyone in the band.
Posted: January 21st, 2011 under Bands.
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A great evening featuring the Big R bigband and a host of local players. If you haven’t discovered the EBJC monthly jam session yet - then here’s the link!
or Facebook page
Posted: December 20th, 2010 under Life.
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I’ve recently been lucky enough to catch a couple of fantastic gigs in the Colston Hall Foyer featuring Craig Crofton and John Pratt. It’s a great performance space which has the added bonus of being child-friendly.
Posted: December 12th, 2010 under Life.
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All my students performed brilliantly on a fantastic version of ‘Walk On By’. Well done! You know who you are!
Posted: May 16th, 2010 under Teaching.
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Next Blowout Student Gig at Inventions Arts Centre in Bath is scheduled for Sat 15th May. I’m hoping to take over some of my students to perform.
Posted: February 24th, 2010 under Teaching.
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One of my students is hosting the mini sax massive at function rooms where he lives. It’s great that something has come out of the Sax Massive event and that more people are getting involved. It seems to be going very well and they may be doing some gigs for charity very soon! Do contact me if you want to get involved with this group and I’ll put you in touch with the organiser.
Posted: October 25th, 2009 under Teaching.
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Just read that Craig Crofton is hoping to keep the Sax Massive group together. The gig at Colston Hall was amazing and some great footage on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXHF6t8J9S0
It was a great experience to be part of such a big group and I’m looking forward to meeting up again for more of the same!
Posted: September 25th, 2009 under Teaching.
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