CONCERTS JANUARY - MAY 2010 AT HANLEY CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

SATURDAY MARCH 20th
ROD MASON and HIS HOT FIVE
At 8pm
Celebrating 25 years Anniversary in 2010
Tickets £12 (Members £10)

Rod Mason and His Hot Five were launched in 1985 when Rod moved to Germany. His career began with his father's band in his hometown of Plymouth, followed by the co-founding of the Monty Sunshine Band in 1960 and later as co-leader of the Rod Mason/Ian Wheeler Band. A move to the continent and Rod became lead trumpeter with the renowned Dutch Swing College Band for over four years. Then came the decision to leave the safe confines of a world famous band to form his own unit, which could be specifically moulded to play the music that had always been his greatest pleasure and inspiration. His six piece drummerless band has been hailed as one of the very best in the Louis Armstrong tradition and tours have been made throughout Europe and as far afield as South Africa and the USA. The band's line-up lends itself to the jazz styles of the 1920's with a repertoire ranging from early ragtime to vintage jazz, blues and boogie woogie and on to memorable Satchmo hits such as 'Hello Dolly' and 'What a wonderful world'.
Personnel:
Rod Mason, cornet, vocals; Andy Leggett, saxophone, clarinet, vocals; John Mortimer, trombone; Sean Moyes, banjo, guitar, vocals; Clive Fenton, sousaphone, cornet, vocals; Fraser Gartshore, piano, vocals.

FRIDAY APRIL 9th
JAZZ CONNECTION (Holland) with special guest ANDY COOPER
At 8pm
Tickets £12 (Members £10)

Celebrating its own 20th Anniversary in 2010, Jazz Connection presents a special show to commemorate the 100th birthday date of Louis Prima.

The band is a true follower of the 'Jumpin Jive' style that hit America's black post war population. With songs from Loius Prima, Louis Jordan and Louis Armstrong like 'Is you is or is you ain't my baby', Just a gigolo' and 'Someday you'll be sorry' the band bring a revival of the best and brightest star performers from these exciting years. Founded in 1990 in that hotbed jazz town of Breda the band have performed throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia including at major festivals such as Ascona, Switzerland and in UK at Birmingham and Bude Festivals. Together they produce their remarkable sound; sophisticated, catchy and groovy. Whether its a festive jive, tantalising boogie or deep blue ballad their sound is instantly recognisable.

Joining them for this Upton session is their good friend from the UK, clarinettist ANDY COOPER. Andy joined the Kenny Ball Band in 1967 and in 1968 recorded 'I wanna be like you' from Walt Disney's Jungle Book which has become his trade mark! He has recorded a CD with his son Paul and also runs his own Europe Top Eight Band. His hobby is living for fun and fun for living! He also says 'I enjoy being an idiot!' He has a great rapport with Jazz Connection and has played with the band many times in recent years.
Personnel:
Jurgen Feskens, trumpet, vocals; Peter van Steen, trombone; Rob Henneveld, alto/tenor saxophone, clarinet; Bart Wouters, double bass, vocals; Bart Maassen, piano; Ad Hoendervangers, drums; Andy Cooper, clarinet, vocals.

FRIDAY MAY 21st
THE FRYER-BARNHART INTERNATIONAL ALL STAR JAZZ BAND
At 8pm
Tickets £12 (Members £10)

Photo: Robert Coles
Ninth visit from one of the most popular traditional bands on the UK scene. First formed in 1998 the band continues to delight audiences during its annual tours. Led by the irrepressible duo from the USA, Jeff Barnhart on piano and Jim Fryer on trombone the band features the cream of the Midlands jazz talent (plus Annie from Yorkshire!), an evening of top class jazz entertainment not to be missed.

Facilities at concerts include licensed bar, tea/coffee free of charge, club style & tiered seating
(except Christmas Party – all at tables).
Easy parking and level access to all facilities. Seats unreserved
(except large parties by arrangement), doors open 1 hour before start of concerts.

Hanley Castle High School (WR8 0BL) is in Church End (cul-de-sac) off B4211 approximately 1 mile north of Upton-upon-Severn.

For membership details, tickets or advance reservations contact Paul Lawrence (Sec.)
Court Cottage, Lockeridge Lane, Upton-Upon-Severn, Worcester, WR8 0RP

TEL. 01684 593794