THIS WEEK AT HEDSOR JAZZ

We have a return of guitarist James Fenn. When our poster for November was printed we didn’t have a partner for him at the front, but I am delighted to say that it will be Mark Aston, saxophonist, who has an extraordinary collection of reed instruments that he could bring, as well as a trombone. Yes he can play them all too! We will of course be providing a suitable rhythmic accompaniment for them, with Ken McCarthy on keyboard, Peter Hughes on bass and Mike Jeffries on drums. Our start this month is still at the time of 8.30pm, but do remember that from December onwards our start time will be 8.00pm.

 

I’m sure James will have a little dilemma on his hands this week. Last time he came from his home in Fifield by bicycle. With darkness and rain against him, he may now choose to come by car, BUT of course, curse curse, (it is Halloween!) Cookham Bridge is now closed. Cars no, bikes yes!

Last week we had a return of that legend, Alan Graham. At 95 still an energetic and wonderful vibraphone player. I just wish I knew (and had been taking) what he has been taking this last few decades!!

He was helped along for a few tunes by saxophonist Duncan Lamont Jr. His tone and his phrasing were great to hear and almost as big as his music stand! 

They were accompanied by Ken McCarthy on keyboard, Ester Ng on bass and Martin Hart on drums

My pictures are below.

 

Our audience was slightly larger than the week before, do keep it up. Just to encourage you, below is our musical promise for December!