I finally got a copy of the Trinity/Guildhall jazz grades syllabus. Next step is to read it!  And then book a lesson.

I spoke with Rachel and agreed with her that I would telephone my old students that she isn’t currently teaching. The exercise was quite fruitful as three of them expressed an interest in having a lesson! I taught the first returnee yesterday and felt pleased with the lesson. I hope she did too!

Had a great rehearsal on Saturday with the addition of Eugenia on congas and percussion. She really lifted the band and added alot to the set. I’ve been in touch with a trumpet player too and hoping to get him along to the next rehearsal. The summer seems a tricky time for getting everyone together but hopefully […]

What a great night!  Clive had made a supreme effort in preparing for his 70th birthday celebrations including holding down the gazebos in the garden in his pyjamas two nights previously during a gale!
We were invited to play our first set as guests were arriving and then took a long break to join the party.  Clive joined […]