Personally I would like to thank all the family of Keith and Sheila who turned out to listen and hopefully enjoy the evening of jazz, in remembrance of Keith, it was rather a poignant night for me personally, because he has been so good to me and I always sit opposite him every week, we did the raffle together, so will miss you Keith and will make sure it carries on. I must mention my lovely helpers in the raffle who fold all those tickets each week, you are stars…
It must have been hard for Tim to play as he has been close to Keith for many years, but the show must go on…loved that he mentioned the Cribbage Board, ha ha a nice touch.
The evening of jazz was a little, what can I say, a bit here and there at times , that sounds bad as a lot of good music was played, but think not everyone knew some of the keys so a lot of discussion went on between numbers, however as I said some great music came along in the end, nice solo Tim, and nice to see Ray keep his eye on Kevin as he was having to sight read most of the numbers, so well done to him, love the guitar as you all know, and he is such a happy chap!
Tony P on trombone… Craig and Tony J as always keeping the rhythm going, and Derek bless him been playing a lot of years now, doing the arrangements. Ray very good piano playing, fingers flying …great and nice that no one in front of us so could watch them.
Simon sang two songs that Keith loved …so did we all, and read out some poetry that Keith liked, well done Simon your Dad would have been proud of you. We also had Chris come along and give us a couple of vocals, always a smilie time with him, and Tony P who puts so much into his vocals thought we were going to miss you singing but glad you made it in the end…
I have to say thank you to the lovely people that come to listen every week and dig deep for the raffle as without it would be hard to find all these talented musicians, and what a great crowd last night, never enough seats, but so pleased many now bring their own! Nice to see some of our regulars back after either illness or falls, and sending love and hugs to all those who are still unwell, get better soon we miss you.
My thanks to Heidi, she had to work very hard last night, as so many people, hope they had designated drivers to get them home! nice to see your smiling face again. Jon was there for a while, nice to have a chat, liked the dance information!!!
I did not take photos so afraid you will have to image the band!
Next week we have another change, Roy Symonds and his band, I will let you know who is playing in that one when he gives me the list.
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