“Bob Dwyer’s Bix & Pieces” are here at Farnborough Jazz Club, Kent on, Friday 18th May 2012. This 7-pce band is extremely popular, so be sure to get here early. The members in the band are the same as their last appearance on 6th January 2012, i.e.:
Bob Dwyer – leader, trombone
Max Emons – trumpet/harmonica/vocals
Duncan Hemstock – clarinet/tenor sax
Hugh Crozier - piano
Nick Singer – banjo/vocals
John Bayne - double bass/bass sax
Laurie Chesco – drums
Great music from great musicians, great atmosphere, great dancing and great bar! What more do you want to relax from all those stresses. What stresses I hear you say, oh well can’t be any for at least Friday evening. The place is usually full of smiling faces, laughter and relaxation.
Last week, Friday, 11th May 2012, ‘Vintage Jazz’ was with us. I did mention it was the penultimate evening of Vintage Jazz’s appearance. They do have one or two other gigs to honour elsewhere, but last Friday was the last gig with us. I also mentioned 25 years with us; yes I exaggerated, being actually 22 years (every other week) appearing at Farnborough, which is quite a long time. Last Friday was very emotional for Keith and I, but I am pleased to say the evening was a great one. It is always sad to let go after such a long time. We would like to say a fond farewell and in particular to Brian ‘Dipper’ Duddy, who is always full of fun. You shall always remain in our thoughts ‘Dipper’ and we ALL wish you well. The guys in the band were Alan Snook on trumpet, John Lee on clarinet and sax, John Finch on trombone, Colin Scudamore on banjo (Colin was the last original player in the band), Gerry Ingrams on double bass and Doug Higgins on drums. Don’t forget, I have every intention of sorting out this website out, to enable us to have photos and videos of the music played at the club, so be patient. Meanwhile, please send any photos, videos and anecdotes of ‘Vintage Jazz’ to my email address: diane@farnboroughjazz.co.uk thanks.
Last of all, Keith and I wish to say to all the musicians who have played with ‘Vintage Jazz’, you are always welcome at the club as our guest, plus all the very best for the future – keep on smiling.
Diane and Keith