Hi,
My name is John Champness , and I was very interested to come across your website.
I used to go to the Haringay Jazz club as a youngster at Manor House. Also was an initial member at "the Barn" with the "Bourbon Street Ramblers." I remember Tony Peters very well and If my memory serves me right, his wife was a lady called Jean.
Jim Garforth was my best mate during schooldays and later adolescent life.
I came to Australia in 1960 and lost touch with everyone. However 40 years later through the magic of the Internet, I am back in touch with Jim who is living in Switzerland and still playing the drums.
I met Roy James at a school reunion in 1991 and also met up with him when he toured Australia with the Bilk band early in the sixties.
I was a pupil at The Enfield Central School in the 50's. I remember Robin Judd at school, whom I think would be your brother. I think he was in the year above me.
Great website and brings back a lot of happy memories. Perhaps on a trip back to the old place I will be able to visit the club. Cant promise when that will be however. I am still in touch with a few old school friends who used to be Trad Jazz enthusiasts .
John Champness Melbourne Australia.
Thanks John. Nice to hear from an old Raver - Keep in touch.
Don
