Jazz and Friends

Yet another great night at the Flixton Buck with the Sole Bay Jazz playing to keep us all enjoying the music, as always the usual core Tim clarinet and sax,Tony the prof on his double bass, Alan on banjo and guitar, Neil on the drums, and guests Ray on his trumpet and cornet and Derek what sounds that man can get from a clarinet and sax, and later when I had put the camera away Tony Parsons, on his trombone and great voice. glad you look in on the blog Tony.. so thank you once again folks you are a pleasure to come and listen to.

Tony and Neil, ha ha in a fuzzy way as the photo did not come out good so thought I would tweek it a bit sorry boys, will try and take a better one on Sunday.!

Tim and his great sax playing, you look real lost there Tim!

Ray giving us some great jazz. While Derek looks relaxed.

And who yelled 'wish we had a camera'!, well you two serves you right, I could not resist this, will miss you next week Colin (and Duncan) and Heather what a little tease you are, as I have said before, an asset to the pub, as well as a great friend.

So thanks for taking us Ivan glad the girls enjoyed the company again.
Lovely to see all the great friends there, and what a good crowd this week. Look forward to next Thursday already, and we have a music Sunday this week at the Buck open air so we are hoping for good weather. get the BBQ out Phil!

Max

Morning, just had to write a little about my dear Liz's and James new baby, he is now 6 weeks old and a darling, although he does keep his Mum and Dad awake a lot.

Jan and I went to baby sit last night, and what a great evening we had, Great Auntie Beryl (that is me) had lots of cuddles, even managed to change a yukky nappy, well they do not have nappies nowadays just very cute little things, so different to the terry towels of years ago! and I managed some really nice photos, and of course we were told that he would scream and play up as he does in the evenings, maybe it was my singing? he had a little moan while waiting for his feed, so I sang (ha ha) him 'speed bonnie boat' which my boys will have a laugh at as it always managed to get them to sleep, or maybe they just went to sleep so they did not have to listen to me.....must have been a different baby as he was really good, I had to put him down after his feed, and he slept until they came home, so hope they had a better night than usual, we even managed to watch some TV and have a good chat, and Jan made a lovely supper for us, so I was completely spoilt.

It was so nice to just sit and catch up as we used to spend a lot of time together, but nowadays we always seem to be busy doing other things, so thanks Jan ,Liz, James and of course Max for a really nice evening, hope Max did not keep you awake all night guys, hope we can do it again soon..

Another Jazz post!

No camera this week! but had to write a little to say thank you for the company last night.

It does seem to be mainly jazz on here at the moment, so not much else going on, but I know some of my Alistair friends look in, so will try and find something else as well to chat about soon! I have been trying to get the garden in order, and have not been out a lot apart from jazz, which as usual yet another great night in the company of the Southwold Sole Jazz Band.

The line up, our main core, Tim on his reeds, Alan banjo and guitar,Tony on his lovely double bass,Neil on the drums, and we had guests Trummy Mayhew on his talking Trombone, honestly that man certainly can bring it to life, and Simon Nelson who brings all us ladies to life with his singing and trumpet playing.

Always because of the mix, every week is different, and we also had a happy birthday for Don one of the regulars.

As always such a great crowd, did notice a few new ones coming in, and some of our regulars not in, as expect it is holiday time for some, but still a good crowd to ensure that the band get a good response.

Our Heather was not well so wish you better Heather she works so hard and we do enjoy seeing her on a Thursday night, but Emily helped, and Simon smiling as usual, so still Phil (our landlord) had to forego his night off, but as the lads played his favourite Isle of Capri he enjoyed himself...

Thanks also for the good company of Colin and Duncan, Ivan also for taking Linda ,Stella and me, and Tracy what a great prawn salad we had, never had such a lovely display on a plate, very tasty thank you for indulging us without it being on the menu.

It was tinged with some sadness however as we lost another wonderful fan, I know his wife does not want anything written to her, but I feel I must say from all of us on here how sad we are that our dear friend has passed on, and hope like all the others he will be watching on a Thursday night from above. we miss you.

Lovely as well to see our usual crowd in the 'back room', you know who you are, such nice people it is a pleasure to know you all and you make me so welcome when we have our half time chat.

Thanks again to you all, great night, hope to see you all next week, as usual Neil will have the news on his Southwold Jazz site.

Here we go again

Yet another great night in the company of some of the members of the Sole Bay Jazz folk.
Tim on clarinet and sax, The Prof on his double bass, Neil back on the drums, and guests Barbara on banjo Mike on trumpet and Tony on trombone.. what a good line up, and some real old fashioned jazz.

Mike and Tony sang for us as well..

Not only did Mike play so well, he also sang, and we had a bit of the 'singing postman' well sounded like him anyway.

Great solo Barbara, seem to have missed Neil out this week, will have to get a bigger lens on my camera, but one day will manage to get everyone in.

The prof was a bit far back for me to get him! but just managed to get a peep of him!

Another great night at the Buck, it was buzzing this week, and so we used the big room, so lots more people to join in the fun.

Thanks as always to all the good friends for making it a lovely night, and for Heather who does not realize just what an asset she is.

Great to have Colin and Duncan back. too many good kind people to mention.. but pop over to Sole Bay Jazz that Neil writes to get the information on who will be playing next week.

Jazz at Flixton last night..

Yet another great night at the Flixton Buck with the Sole Bay Jazz Folk.
I suppose I keep repeating what good fun and great music it is on a Thursday night, but it is!
We had another great line up, Tony (the prof) on double bass, and later a guest borrowed the bass, but I have forgotten his name but not his playing.. brilliant.
Alan on banjo and guitar, Tim with all his different reeds, as always great, and to add to these dear Craig, who I have missed on these photos, but played such good drums, and guests Ray on the keyboard and Tony Parsons trombone and who added singing to the evening entertainment. loved the slow one Tony.

Did not get Tim on his clarinet, but the sax was yummy. and Alan, got you in at last.

Tim getting lost in the music!

Tony looking serious!

And a dear one of Alan and his knees!

Ray looks as though he is losing himself in the music as well...

It is such a good night of fun and meeting with friends. thanks Phil the landlord for putting up with me, ha ha you enjoy us there really!, Ivan for taking us women, Heather lovely as ever, you will have Colin and Duncan back next week to torment..and yummy Simon..and to many more to mention by name, you make the night so enjoyable thank you.
Hope to see you all next week.

Hangar Dance

Thought you might like to see a montage of the hangar dance that we went to last night. Not great photos as rather large hangar for my little camera, but hope you get the picture.

Such great 1940's costumes, everyone looks so good, and great atmosphere just like the old days, which I actually remember, as I think I mentioned last year!

My dear Ann with friend Richard, Ann and I grew up in the same road, something nice about not moving away from home.

Another dear friend with whom I like to have a dance. But next year I will dress up not down, as khaki is not very good for this OAP…
Lovely to meet up with good friends and the music as usual was great.

Jazz at Flixton

Another great night last Thursday at the Buck... What a line up, and Art Deco singer to help them along...so good that I forgot to take the camera out! Get the real chat from Southwold Jazz where Neil will tell who is coming to play next week....

A real night for good music, it never fails to amaze me that everyweek we get a different sound, and I know that is something to do with the great guest artists, but Tim, Alan, Tony are always so solid and this week Craig sitting on the drums, very good solo Craig....

Derek on his sax and clarinet, that man has soul in his bones, and Tim and him make such yummy music..

Ray on his horns! wow what a lovely talent, and the solo as well..

Looking forward to next week of course... Thanks for taking us all Ivan and great that Linda and Francis, you are enjoying the music, and the company...Must mention Keith who provided great movements. no comment! but you know what I mean, thanks also Francis for making sure he got home OK...hope the head was not as bad as Neil's from his party ..

Lovely as always to see such good friends there, makes my week.....thank you..Colin and Duncan are still on holiday, but hope they will be back soon...ha ha bet they are having fun...

Sad that we have lost Neville, he has gone to join his dear wife, you will both always be sitting in listening in your seats up high, we all loved you both..have such nice memories and photos to remember you ..

Must also say Ken.. sad that you are still unwell enough to attend, but always imagine you there, hope to see you soon....

If anyone looking in likes great Jazz you know where they are on Thursday nights at the Flixton Buck, hope you are liking all this free advertising Phil!