Please Support Jazz Express at the Bakery

Ted Taylor tells me that Jazz Express will be playing at the Bakery Inn, Malvern Link, next Ssunday, August 23rd.

Please support this gig if you possibly can - the pub doesn't advertise it, and it would be a real shame if this excellent band has to find another venue. Heard them Tuesday at the Fox and Hounds and they were really swinging.

Keep music live, folks. We can do that by being there!!

No session next time: 16th Aug

Don't forget, folks, its Pershore that weekend. Please support Graham and Maggies magnificent efforts, and we''ll see you back at Malvern at the end of August.
TTFN

How relaxed was that!?

World banking crisis? Noah's Ark seen on Malvern High Street? Dinosaurs spotted in 10 Downing street? No worries. Last night at Spring Lane, we were all seriously laid back, chilled out and jammin' for England. That session, ladies and gentlemen, was the kind that sent the musicians away with slightly silly grins on their faces.

How come? A combination of things, I guess.

1. Len's usual magic trick of putting together a pick-up band that feels as though it's been together for yonks;
2. The fact that Pete Ainge has the great gift of leading a front line through a mix of irresistable swing and his gift for entertaining in such a relaxed way;
3. The way Richard Leach and Roger Manwaring responded - both on sparkling form last night, I thought;
4. A rhythm section sound I wish I could bottle, 'cause I'd be rich if I could;
5. A full room and an audience that gave us the best possible encouragement.

It was just so satisfying to be part of that band last night. And it was a nice bonus when Ted Taylor arrived with his flugel horn, to add an extra richness to the front line.

I'm sure there will be a couple of tracks from last night on the next compilation CD. Thanks to all concerned, and especially to you, the audience.