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Over the weekend of May 15-17 numerous venues
will be hosting live jazz - but without a Festival!
Keep checking for updated gig news.
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months there will be some significant upgrades. For
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www.newarkbands.com»
Listing all gigs and bands in Newark. A fantastic
resource.
www.nathanbrayjazz.com»
Website of local composer, arranger and bandleader
Nathan Bray. Nathan's Newark Suite is now available
to buy - commissioned for the 3rd Newark Jazz
Festival.
www.andrewhall.net»
A director of Newark Jazz Festival and a great
bandleader, Andrew lived and played in New Orleans
for 35 years. Some great music and videos of New
Orleans.
www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk»
For weekly gig news
www.strayscoffee.co.uk»
aka Newark's Jazz Central! Great coffee, cakes,
sandwiches - and discounted books too - all to
a jazz soundtrack. Order jazz CDs here too.
www.crazyjazz.co.uk»
Mail order supplier of a massive range of jazz
on CD. Mat at Stray's swears by them! Good prices
and even someone at the end of the phone if you
need to talk!
www.hotclub.co.uk»
THE Gypsy Jazz website. Info and links to many
artists, gigs, articles and anything to do with
this wonderful style of music, worldwide.
EMJazz websites...
www.jazzpac.com»
Jazz promoters in Lincoln
www.jazzsteps.co.uk»
Jazz promoters in Nottingham
www.derby-jazz.co.uk»
Jazz promoters in Derby
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No 2009 Festival, but we'll be back in 2010!
Sadly, there will be no Newark Jazz
Festival in 2009 due to circumstances beyond our control.
But thank you for your continued support - we'll be
back! [The Newark Jazz Festival Directors]
The good news is that we’re already planning
for Newark Jazz Festival 2010. It will be our best Festival
yet!
Meanwhile, to keep the jazz flame burning, there will
be some great live jazz at several Newark venues over
the weekend of May 15-17, 2009 including:
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An amazing mix of musicians are tuning-up for
this year’s fantastic Lincoln BIG (Business
Improvement Group) Jazz Week.
And they include new faces and returning artistes,
who proved popular at the 2008 event.
From Monday, May 18 2009 to Sunday, May 24,
Lincoln will come alive with a string of free
events, featuring everything from continental
swing to blues sounds, designed to appeal to everyone.
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at Ann et Vin, 23 Castlegate, Newark NG24 1AZ
T: 01636 700900 www.annetvin.com»
Two great gigs this weekend. Ticket price includes
a glass of wine or soft drink. Simple, hot food will
be available Attend both nights for just £25
- and save £5.
event
info...
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Saturday May 16, 2009
10pm 'til late - £15
at Ann et Vin
Drummer Andrew Hall brings a superb All Star
line-up to Newark.
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Trumpeter Tony O’ Sullivan studied in New Orleans with
George Guesnon and DeDe Pierce and is an authority on
early jazz.
He is joined by the great trombonist and vocalist,
Mike Pointon who played alongside American jazz greats
George Lewis, Albert Nicholas and Capt. John Handy,
founded the original Kid Martyn band and toured with
the late greats George Melly and Ken Colyer.
Flying in from the southern States is pianist Chris
Saunders to accompany superb slap bassist Jim Swinnerton
and clarinettist Roger Bird.
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Sunday May 17, 2009
8pm - £15 at Ann et Vin
Jazz and blues vocalist and pianist TJ Johnson returns
with his exciting young British band.
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Adrian Cox on sax and clarinet, Jules Fenton, drums
and Jamie Lawrence on double bass. " I just sing,"
said TJ. " It doesn’t matter whether it's jazz,
blues, soul, country or gospel - as long as it’s soulful
and it swings."
Expect to be captivated by TJ’s distinctive, rich
voice, with glimpses of Ray Charles, Dr John, Johnny
Cash, BB King and Nina Simone. The place will be swinging,
you can be sure.
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Stray's Coffee, 18 Middlegate, Newark NG24 1AJ
T: 01636 700 597
www.strayscoffee.co.uk»
Saturday May 16, 2009
# CHANGE OF TIME #
3pm to 5ish - £FREE
Stray's is renowned for 'organic coffees & teas,
homemade cakes & gourmet sandwiches, all to a jazz
soundtrack' and this Saturday is no exception!
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Newark-Based international ensemble Swing 1664
will be playing their 'gypsy jazz' for Stray's customers
to enjoy over a latte. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!
Featuring Catherine on Double bass, Antoine, Bruno
and Martin on Guitars, Bruno on Violin Fillipo on
Piano and Clement on Clarinet the band cite their
influences as Django Reinhardt, Bireli Lagrene, Joscho
Stephan, Angelo Debarre & Ella Fitzgerald.
Come and enjoy the laid back vibe at Stray's...
swing1664
on myspace»
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The Castle, 5 Castlegate, Newark NG24 1AZ
T: 01636 640733
www.ygpc.co.uk»
click here
for the flier»
Building a reputation for regular jazz and live music,
The Castle pub will be swinging again this weekend with
some New Orleans swing and stomping jazz. Will have
you smiling and tapping your feet!
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Friday May 15
- 9pm
Join the party! Great songs, great playing,
great fun. With special guest, guitarist Richard Smith.
Saturday May 16
- 2.30pm
Popular saxophonist Jake and his band swing through
a set to remember.
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9pm
A big favourite, trumpeter Teddy plays and sings standards
in many styles.
Sunday May 17
- 2.30pm
Seasoned jazz, blues and r’n’b vocals.
- 8.30pm
Band Daventry’s finest recreate early Crescent City
jazz. Expect stomps, spirituals, blues, rags, waltzes
and tangos!
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The Mayze, 6-7 Castlegate, Newark NG24 1AZ
T: 01636 707018
www.ygpc.co.uk»
click here
for the flier»
Jazz - plus something spicier on Saturday! - return
to this large pub venue where you can relax with a meal.
Perfect for a lazy lunchtime - or raise your glass with
the tempo in the evenings.
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Friday May 15
- 8pm
Delicious Hot Club and Django-esque tunes evoking
another era, from Steve Rodda’s two guitars and double
bass trio.
Saturday May 16
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1pm
Straight ahead, polished mainstream swing. Irresistible
playing and perfect lunchtime jazz.
- 8pm
After Hottboxx, The Bearcats and Petite et La Grosse,
Chris Hall returns to rip it up again with a mix of
cajun, zydeco and blues for another wild night!
Sunday May 17
- 1pm
Lincoln’s finest young jazz talent. This lively quintet
from the award-wining Jazz Vehicle will blow Saturday
night’s hangover away! The future’s bright...
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7.30pm
A good time local sextet mixing swing, latin jazz,
boogie-woogie and jazz-rock. Jazz for people who think
they don’t like jazz!
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Pizza Express, The Wharf , Newark, NG24 1EU
T: 01636 703073
Pizza Express continues its long jazz tradition, featuring
perfect dinner jazz from a great ‘local’ band.
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Saturday, May 16
- 7.30
Moving, evocative gypsy jazz and standards from a
talented international ensemble currently based in
Newark.
Catch Filippo, Antoine, Bruno, Martin, Catherine
and Clément before they head south again!
Sunday May 17
- 12.30 to 3pm
If you missed them last night...enjoy them over lunch!
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Navigation Waterfront 48 Millgate, Newark NG24
4TS
T: 01636 704 763 www.navigation
waterfront.co.uk»
One of Newark’s long established music pubs has a great
programme - with something a bit special!
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Saturday 16th May
- 2pm to 4pm
Well known local Jazz Trio invites you to an afternoon
of swing jazz, early blues and jazz based blues covers.
Denny gigs constantly and has performed on Channel
4 TV, BBC Radio 2, Radio Notts & Lincoln with Martin
Taylor, Diz Disley, Martin Kershaw and at the Ma Harajahs
Palace in India.
A relaxing & enjoyable way to spend Saturday afternoon.
Sunday 17th May
- Breakfast from 8.45am Music starts at 9am to 10.45am
approx -
£9.95 per head.
Price includes Full English, Vegetarian or Smoked
Salmon & Scrambled Eggs. Glass of Bucks Fizz, Tea
or Coffee - including refills ‘till 11am - and Live
Jazz!
Spaces are limited so it’s advisable to book in advance.
Sunday 17th May
- 8.45pm
- £3
An experienced upbeat four piece Blues/Rock covers
band performing contemporary and traditional blues
from the 1920's to 21st century. Two guitars and cool
three part harmonies make a wonderful combination.
Come & check them out.
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Farndon Boathouse Riverside, Farndon, Newark,
Notts, NG24 3SX
T: 01636 676 578
www.farndon
boathouse.co.uk»
click here
for the flier»
FARNDON JAZZ FESTIVAL Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Live jazz throughout including Urban Intro, who will
be playing during Sunday lunch! FREE EVENT
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Friday May 15
- 10.30am-4.30pm
Starting the weekend off with Jazz. 5-course breakfast
while the finest Boogie Woogie Jools Holland-style
pianist, Dino Baptiste plays away the day!–£22.50pp
Sunday May 17
- 6pm DJ, Band starts approx 9pm
Sunday Sessions gets the Latin Jazz treatment with
Jazz DJ and Mas y Mas! Cuban Fusion, Latin Beats to
dance the night away to! FREE EVENT
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The Old White Hart Market Place, Newark NG24
1DU
T: 01636 679580
Wine bar with food and courtyard seating. Two superb
bands play swinging gypsy jazz
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Friday May 15
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8.30pm
This talented and cosmopolitan Newark-based
combo group kick off their weekend tour of Newark
(see Stray's and Pizza Express entries)!
Saturday May 16
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8.30pm
Sizzling GypsyJazz - incorporating the Swing and
Musette traditions - with a little Latin Jazz and
Bossa Nova thrown in. Two acoustic guitars and double
bass recreate the Hot Club experience.
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Fox & Crown
4-6 Appletongate, Newark NG24 1JY
T: 01636 605820
Great Real Ale & Music pub. Check with the venue for
other gigs over the weekend.
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Saturday, May 16
- 9pm
Eclectic, mesmerising duo playing a range of blues,
jazz and r’n’b.
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Café Bleu
14 Castlegate, Newark NG24 1BG.
T: 01636 610141
www.cafebleu.co.uk»
Enjoy the lively atmosphere and great food with some
light jazz at
this award-winning restaurant.
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Friday 15th May
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from 7.30
Relaxing dinner jazz. Swing, early blues and standards.
Sunday 17th May
12-3pm
Relax over a long Sunday lunch with more easy swing,
early blues and jazz standards.
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