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Bebop Spoken There

"I hear great new musicians all over the world. There has been a globalization of jazz. You can't look just to the U.S. for jazz anymore" - Randy Brecker ( Downbeat January 2010)
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“When I listen to a band like the BBC Big Band, and all the fine young musicians in it – my God. I have ties older than they are!" - Phil Woods ( Jazz Journal 2008.)
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TODAY WEDNESDAY MAY 22

TAKE IT TO THE BRIDGE JAZZ WORKSHOP - The Chillingham, Chillingham Rd., Heaton. 8:30pm. £1.
Back after a week's break bright eyed and bushy tailed. Always an enjoyable session.
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JAZZ ESQUIRES - Black Horse, 68 Front St, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear NE25 8DP Phone:0191 253 69311pm. Free.
The sessions continue at the Esquires' new home. We wish them well.
VIEUX CARRE JAZZMEN - Crescent Club, 1 Hudleston, Cullercoats NE30 3OS. 1pm. Free.
New Orleans Jazz. Raffles and a jolly afternoon.
SLOWLIGHT QUARTET - The Star, 79 Westgate Rd., Newcastle NE1 1SQ. Free. 8:45pm.
Ian Paterson's new band that's making waves.
RAE BROTHERS NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND - Springwell Village Hall, Springwell, Gateshead. 9pm. 0191 4169747.
Seasoned New Orleans veterans.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Counting Down to The Sage...

The adrenalin is mounting, the heart beating faster, there is a sense of occasion - The Sage Gateshead International Jazz Festival is almost upon us.
This year, as indeed every year, it is a mixture of the familiar, the unknown and the tantalisingly intriguing mix that may or may not work but that you just have to see even if it's just to say "I was there!"
Not that their is much room for failure - it has been carefully worked out and I think that, after the final concert - whether it be Cleo or the Gasgow Improvisers - there will be few who won't be counting the days until next year!
So come on "Blondie" show us your jazz chops!
Lance.
The Seventh Sage Gateshead International Jazz Festival runs from Friday March 25 to Sunday March 27. Full program here.
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Bebop Spoken Here -- Here, being the north-east of England -- centred in the blues heartland of Newcastle and reaching down to the Tees Delta and looking upwards to the Land of the Kilt.
Not a very original title, I know; not even an accurate one as my taste, whilst centred around the music of Bird and Diz, extends in many directions and I listen to everything from King Oliver to Chick Corea and beyond. Not forgetting the Great American Songbook the contents of which has provided the inspiration for much great jazz and quality popular singing for round about a century.
The idea of this blog is for you to share your thoughts and pass on your comments on discs, gigs, jazz - music in general. If you've been to a gig/concert or heard a CD that knocked you sideways please share your views with us. Tell us about your favourites, your memories, your dislikes.
Lance (Who wishes it to be known that he is not responsible for postings other than his own and that he's not always responsible for them.)
Contact: lanceliddle@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from you.

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