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e-mail: jazzclub90@supanet.com
If you have any news or pictures (jazz or otherwise as long as it is of interest and legal!) which you might wish to share with our viewers please contact John or Marie at jazzclub90@supanet.com
We have now had more than 11,000 visits to the Jazz Club 90 website!
The music you can hear is "Ostrich Walk" from the Antique Six Jazz Band CD "Cherished" which can be obtained from their website .
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Below is a letter from
John Bosworth, one of our very regular members of the audience, which
appeared in the Express & Star, a Midlands evening newspaper. I am sure we
all agree with the contents! Amy’s talent so amazing. I went to see Amy perform on Tuesday evening. What a talented performer she is, with a quite remarkable grasp of the various elements of jazz, considering how young she is. Her quiet, unassuming character and willingness to mingle with members of the audience during and after the performance was refreshing. However, I am not talking about Amy Winehouse, as some might have thought, but Amy Roberts, a young lass from Cornwall who plays alto saxophone quite brilliantly. She played alongside the Heart of England Jazz Band at the Harp Hotel in Albrighton. What a pity that so few of her own age were there to see such an able performer holding the audience, and members of the band, almost spellbound. With youngsters like her, there is hope that jazz will survive and grow once again. John Bosworth, Catholic Lane, Dudley.
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Clive Millward's Funeral Monday, March 3rd. 2008 Once again a funeral of a jazz musician has shown the great affection that exists between musicians and jazz fans. A packed Lodge Hill Crematorium, I would estimate at least 250 family, friends and musicians filling the seats and standing wherever there was space, heard tributes from Selwyn Newton, John Grant, Clive's son Nick and grand-daughter Christie and his son-in-law Giovanni....all illustrating the the way in which Clive touched many peoples lives. "Clive's Band", which was the members of Heart of England Jazz Band, played "Goodnight Sweet Prince" as the funeral party entered for the Humanist Service, and later played "Mood Indigo" to an eerily quiet audience. The most moving moment was when Clive's voice was heard singing "Tishomingo Blues" from one of the Heart of England CDs. We adjourned to Northfield British Legion where once again an unbelievable number of people turned up to share memories and listen to music by the many jazzmen present.....to try to name them all would be impossible, needless to say they all played superb tributes to Clive and I think his son Nick released a lot of pent up emotion during a brilliant drum solo! A collection took place during the afternoon and will, together with other donations made, go to the Childhood Leukaemia Research Charity, a very worthy cause. I finish with the last line of Selwyn's tribute which you can read below.... We extend our love and thoughts to Denise, Nick, Richard and Claudia, and their families, for their loss is even greater than ours. |
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This review by Derek Ruddock of a recent session at the Harp was in the Shropshire Star on February10th. 2008. Jazz Club 90--Harp Hotel--Albrighton--Shropshire. Tucked away on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border under the stewardship of John & Marie Howell, lies a haven for traditional jazz enthusiasts. On Sunday we were not disappointed, The Antique Six Jazz Band played to a packed audience at the Harp and gave two hours of pure joy. This is a well knit band with no weaknesses. Led by the legendary classic jazz playing of Chris Mercer on trumpet and vocals, the front line also featured Chris Pearce on clarinet/saxes, his particular rendition of ‘The World is Waiting for the Sunshine’ was superb and watching his imagination unfurl and take flight was an engaging experience. Richard Leach, apart from playing trombone, did all the intros and possesses a wicked sense of humour. His interpretation of ‘On Treasure Island’ was full of ingeniously inventive touches. No jazz band is successful without the drive and expertise of a top class rhythm section. Graham Smith on drums was quite exceptional, whilst Dennis Mowatt provided subtle changes of key in a very solid performance of banjo playing. Last but not least the most unheralded of musical instruments is the bass but Len Thwaites really made the double bass talk. This is very much a fun loving jazz band and from the opening number ‘Joe Averys Piece’ to the final number ‘Nagasaki’ they really seemed to enjoy each other’s company.
They are due back at this wonderful intimate venue on April 15th 2008. Definitely a date not to be missed — see you all then. Derek Ruddock
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This is almost
unbelievable! I found this on Fred Burnett's "Jazz in the North West" website and have the writer's permission to reproduce it here. "Hi Fred, I have just returned from Ascona Jazz Festival where I talked to several well known musicians from New Orleans about the situation there now, nearly two years after Katrina. I was appalled and very upset by what I heard so thought I would pass some of it on. I don't think a lot of people realise just how little is being done. The French Quarter, the Business Centre, and the Garden District were little affected and are almost back to normal. The surrounding areas were devastated. Everything was flattened. Even after two years hardly any building is going on, no houses, no schools. A few people are existing in trailers and huts made from the wreckage and trying to rebuild their homes. The levees which keep the water out have not been repaired! Very frightening now the hurricane season is about to start. Apparently they were never built to specifications in the first place due to corruption and bad practice hence they collapsed underneath with the pressure of water and did not breach at the top. The USA government has contracted all the rebuilding work to a construction company, Haliburton, and made a law that forbids any local construction workers to work for anyone else. Haliburton pay the minimum wage possible! The musicians who are still there are working hard to keep the culture of New Orleans alive ( we saw a film about he Creole Culture) but are very bitter about the way thousands of New Orleans citizens have been treated and are still treated. A remark that was made to us was very telling! “ The money spent in two weeks in Iraq would be more than enough to rebuild all of New Orleans” Makes you think! - Annie Cousin" Doesn't it just?....if anyone has any comments they would like to add please let me have them. Look at www.halliburtonwatch.org to see comments about the company rebuilding(?) New Orleans |
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June 11th....
It is with the deepest regret that we have to let you know that Terry Pibworth, "mine host" at the Harp, died today (Monday) at 7am following a second severe stroke. Terry's constant support and involvement with the jazz at the Harp helped enormously to make Jazz Club 90 (and Terry) known throughout the jazz world. He will be sadly missed as a friend and our thoughts are with his daughter Donna and son Russell at this difficult and sad time. The Harp is closed for a few days so tomorrow's session with Ralph Allin is cancelled and Sunday with Martinique will go ahead as planned. The jazz will continue for the time being until the future of the Harp is sorted out. ****************************************** Terry’s funeral will be held at Bushbury Crematorium, Wolverhampton on Thursday next, June 21st at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, any donations in lieu will be for the “Stroke Unit Trust Fund, New Cross Hospital” and can be sent Terry’s daughter, Donna Pibworth, the Harp Hotel, Albrighton, WV7 3JF or to Marie or myself at 19, Cabot Grove, Perton, Wolverhampton. WV6 7TQ or obviously left at the Crematorium. The Sunday and Tuesday sessions will take place as normal next week, please try to turn up as a tribute to Terry. If you need any more info phone us on 01902 756158 I must add that we are quite amazed at the number of phone calls and e-mails we have had since Terry died and the flowers and messages of sympathy sent to Donna at the Harp are quite astonishing....emphasising once again Terry's contribution not only to the jazz world but also to other aspects of popular music on different nights of the week. |
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Excellent News!!!!!!!! Last Sunday the Harp was full of rumours about the future....it was to be knocked down and a block of flats built, it was going to be a restaurant, a "sports" pub full of Sky TVs and more! None of this is true, Terry's daughter Donna, her partner Dave and her brother Russell are going to keep the pub going for at least 18 months to see if they like the pub life and if they can make a good living. Donna has said she wants the jazz to continue as a tribute to Terry.......Marie and myself are obviously delighted to do all we can to maintain the reputation the Harp has as a jazz venue, a reputation which would not exist had it not been for Terry's support of Jazz Club 90.....with your help we, and the Harp, can go from strength to strength. Jazz Club 90 is still
alive and kicking and the jazz will continue with the programme you can see
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April 3rd...today's
jazz session was also a celebration of the Golden Wedding anniversary of Roy
and Vi Corfield who over the past couple of years have become regulars at
the Harp, especially the Tuesday evening gigs.
Richard Leach's
Clubhouse Five provided the music, with several tunes applicable to the
occasion (see
More Gig Repor Vi was presented with a card signed by all their friends and flowers from Jazz Club 90 to mark 50 years of wedded bliss (Roy told me to put that in!), whilst everyone tucked in to the sandwiches, Spanish onion and black pudding provided by the happy couple. We wish Roy and Vi many more happy years together and look forward to the Diamond event! |
![]() 50 years together for Roy and Vi. Click photo to enlarge. |
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March
13th. 2007
and
today Frank Pardoe,
the very regular and popular member of our audience,
celebrated his 80th. birthday. Needless to say this had to marked in the appropriate way and Frank was duly presented with a card signed by his many friends and a be-candled birthday cake brought in by Marie.....complete with a kiss and hug, followed by many more from his lady admirers! Frank then took up
his trusty tenor sax to join in several numbers with Heart of England Jazz
Band, see
More Gig Reports We wish Frank many more happy, jazzy years. |
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Why do things have to be
changed?.......Google, the new owners of YouTube have removed the 850 jazz
videos which were uploaded by 71 year old Bob Erwig in order to bring them
to a wider audience. No explanation was given, they obviously don't like
this style of jazz! The superb videos are now being put on a new site and can be found at http://www.dailymotion.com/boberwig |
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Another gem from Fred Burnett's "Jazz in the North West" web site..... Go to http://www.jazz-toolbar.com/ and download the Toolbar. Now you will have an instant choice of over 100 jazz stations at your fingertips providing you are running Windows XP and Internet Explorer.....downloads very quickly. |
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The 60th.
Birthday! Marie would like to thank every one who helped to make her birthday celebrations such a success. Starting off on the Tuesday with musical tributes from Heart of England Jazz Band and a card and gifts from the Tuesday regulars Marie, like the Queen, progressed to her actual birthday on November 25th. This was a party at Rachel and Paul's which brought together family and friends and a chance to be the centre of attention for a change! As you can see Adam and Jamie were also very much part of the celebrations with Jamie not only helping to cut the cake but also leading the chorus of "Happy Birthday". A very special thank you to Rachel and Paul who made everyone so welcome The third birthday celebration came the next day at the Harp when a surprised Marie was met with a room decorated with photos from the previous 60 years (almost)! John Bosworth had done a brilliant job producing the banners and posters. New Washboard Syncopators provided the music and Mo presented Marie with the Sunday gang's card and presents. A fitting week of tributes to a lady who puts so much effort into making sure the jazz at the Harp is a success. |
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This is from Fred Burnett's "Jazz in the North West" website..... The King Oliver Complete 1923 recordings are re-issued. The 2-CD set, produced by "Off The Record" features 37 tracks, all freshly re-mastered from the original recordings for the first time in decades—including the ultra-rare "Zulu's Ball." Find more at http://www.archeophone.com/index.php, You can also go via our "Links" page. Bookings for 2008 are on our home page |
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