Geoff’s Blog

For over 20 years I have written a blog to raise awareness of the quality jazz that has been performed in and around Hedsor every week.

Today is another milestone, because this is the last time for the foreseeable future that I can tell you that there is live jazz every week in Hedsor.

From December on it will only be twice a month.

We have decided to reduce the frequency of our presentations but not the quality. 

Every month we will have top quality live jazz in The Hedsor Bar . 

BUT it will be TWICE A MONTH, not every week. Do keep an eye on my blog for dates and players.

Below is our poster for December and January 26^th

 

If we can attract more to our audience then this is a decision we can cancel. More REGULAR audience equals more gigs per month.

Do take a look at the gigs we have booked. Two top award winning jazz musicians for our first December gig. Trumpeter Stuart Henderson and saxophonist Alam Nathoo. For about the last 12 months we have paired these two wonderful players to bring to you outstanding improvised jazz. Come and also see how sight reading can be done!

Then for our Christmas Party on December 18^th the vocal skill of singer/actress Jenny Howe will be demonstrated alongside saxophonist Duncan Lamont Jr. Plus we hope to persuade many previous guests to come as “sitters in”. Plus finger festive food! AND it still leaves you time to get ready for Christmas.

 

Last week (pictures below courtesy of Peter England) we gave you the chance to hear that the future of jazz was in safe young hands. Matt Hill on trumpet and John Alcock on tenor sax. I was unable to be there but the tunes played were a mix of well know and little heard. “On The Trail” by Ferde Grofe and “Martha” by Eric Alexander being interesting additions to the usual tunes selected.

 

I have been absent for almost all of November’s Hedsor Jazz, and have missed some great sessions. This week I hope to be able to be with you all again to hear two long time supporters of jazz at Hedsor, Lester Brown on trumpet and Martin Dunsdon

 

ALL of our gigs are supported by our regular trio led by pianist Ken McCarthy

Thank you to all who have supported Hedsor Jazz over the last 23 years and an especial thank you to all the kind folk who have wished me well during these past few weeks. THANK YOU.