Pontypool Jazz: recently formed to promote jazz, and create a greater awareness of live jazz in Pontypool and surrounding areas. The promoters, at this time, intend to have a different band, Saturday nights, once a month.
The Music: Modern, bebop, fusion, spontaneous and more. Featuring young rising musicians and the more established stars, from small groups to larger bands, local and further afield. Bands on stage around 8-30pm.
The Venue: “The Comrades Club” Market St.Pontypool.
With disabled access. Space for few cars to park outside club doors for musicians to unload. Carry gear through 2 doorways onto stage – no stairs. Seats 100 comfortable, good size bar, snacks available. Stage large enough for big bands. Space for dancing, those who wish to.
Admission: According to cost of band appearing at the time, say from £4-00. Pay at the door.
Parking: opposite Barclays Bank and walk up road, also opposite Police St. walk down road.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28th. @ 8-30.
THE CHRIS HODGKINS QUARTET
Cardiff raised, Chris returns to Wales with his jazz quartet. He first started to play trumpet at the age of 15. With many years of experience behind him, including recordings, touring the UK and Europe, he now leads the accomplished four piece. They play a selection of tunes from his previously released albums. Also new originals by Henry Lowther and Diane Mcloughlin, favourites ranging from Goose Pimples (Fletcher Henderson) to where or When (Peggy Lee/Benny Goodman), and Jeeps Blues (Johnny Hodges).
In recent years Chris Hodgkins playing has achieved new heights. He can, and does, surprise any audience lucky enough to hear him, with the kind of multi-faceted concept which can move anywhere from the angry heat of Roy Eldridge, the classic styles of Ruby Braff, and Louise Armstrong, to the mid-period delicacy of a harmon-muted Miles Davis.
Chris Hodgkins Trumpet.
Max Brittian Guitar.
Alison Raynor Double Bass.
Diane McLoughlin Saprano/Alto Sax.
ADMISSION £5-00. (Concessions students under 18 with SU card)
CONCESSIONS STUDENTS UNDER 18 £3-00 ON PRODUCTION OF SU CARD.
FURTHER DETAILS: GARY STONE 01495 762504 or CLIVE COCHRANE 01873 854746
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/brenda.obrien1/ppjazz
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