A Brief Blog this week, as we don’t have any jazz at The Hedsor Bar this coming Thursday.

But we do have a few moments of recollection for last Thursdays session.

It isn’t many local jazz clubs which hire the space to play in that can attract such wonderful jazz musicians to play for them as we do at Hedsor.

But if you look at the pictures below you will see that we had the combined skills and talents of trumpeter Bruce Adams and of saxophonist Duncan Lamont Jr.

The Complete Ensemble

Duncan Lamont Jr and Flute

Bruce has only been coming to us over the last couple of years or so, but Duncan is a long time friend of Hedsor Jazz. We have listened to him over many years, but the Hedsor magic got to him last Thursday. I can honestly say that I had never heard him play so well a he did last week. He excelled on tenor sax and on flute, and he looked pretty smart too!!

 

Bruce is always a delight to hear. He is an amazing technician on the trumpet, and a very talented jazz improviser and raconteur as well. His plunger mute technique was far better than any a plumber!

Bruce and Al Pirrie

 

Hedsor Jazz’s magic has just struck again. If we could extend that magic to include tele transportation (beam me up Scotty!) I’m sure many more of you would love to be in our audience!

 There were enough bodies in the audience to feel comfortable last week, but such musical skill should have more bodies to give the approbation that the performers deserve. BUT if you missed them, they will be back.

For our last gig for October we are trying something a little different. Two regular Hedsor Jazz musicians, trumpeter Lester Brown and saxophonist Mark Aston, both of whom have played for us over many years, will be joined by the trombone player Ray Wordsworth (who hasn’t been to Hedsor before). It literally broadens the front line and gives the guys more musical space. Don’t be surprised to hear some old pre bop tunes on October 22nd

 Below is a now completed list of Hedsor Jazz gigs from November until Christmas. IF you have the capability do please copy, print and display so that others can come and enjoy HEDSOR JAZZ

I have been asked to mention that for our Christmas party we plan to have some Christmas style nibbles for everyone to share. If you feel that you can help with their supply do please let Peter England know, as he is coordinating the food side of our event. 

Until next week, do keep live jazz alive at a gig near you. Be an audience!