– THE RAVERS RETURN –
Revival of my gossip column in the Melody Maker called The Raver, consisting of one-liners, snippets, jokes etc. which many musicians and ex-MM readers will remember.
Georgie Fame & The Guy Barker Big Band
Ronnie Scott’s Club, London September 5th, 2022 ‘I Can’t Stop Loving You!’ proclaimed Georgie Fame as the Guy Barker Big Band roared encouragement during their debut number on the hallowed stage at London’s Ronnie Scott’s
COLOSSEUM GO ‘UNDER THE BRIDGE’
Live in Chelsea 25 August 2022 ‘What a great band!’ That was the cry when Colosseum underwent the scrutiny of fans and supporters at Chelsea F.C. on a hot night in August. There were cheers
STOMPIN’ with THE BIG BANDS
The Mick Collins Legacy Jazz Orchestra Live at Farnborough Jazz Club If you love ‘King Porter Stomp’ and ‘Four Brothers’ then it’s pretty safe to assume you are a fan of big band jazz. For
STEVE EGGS BAND AT THE OVAL
HERE COME THE STEVE EGGS It was a wild night at The Oval, Croydon when fans booked tables in advance and took their places for the best view of the stage. But then it’s always
DARIUS BRUBECK TAKES FLIGHT
The superb Darius Brubeck Quartet flew into action when they performed for a crowded house at the highly successful live concert promoted by the National Jazz Archive at Loughton Methodist Church on September 18. Darius
STRIKE A LIGHT!
The Steve Eggs Band Are Back in Town Fans of the Steve Eggs Band are celebrating the release of their latest critically acclaimed album Lazarus Lights. Undoubtedly their best CD yet it features a plethora