Jam (but no bread)

The Red Lion was full for the latest jam, partly because it was a Bank Holiday weekend. But some of the crowd were there for the music, and we hope they were encouraged to return for the next jam on Sunday 1st June at 8pm. We have lined up a full rhythm section for next session whose sole aim is to support soloists on any jazz tune they can confidently lead on. It helps everyone if you post you probable choice of tunes here in advance, although you can change your mind later, we are flexible. (Tip: I suspect we shall be asked to play Sidewinder every week until we get it right). Come along whether you want to play or not, there is an interesting range of local beers available. PS Post some sort of response please, it gets very lonely out here in the aether.

There’s snow business like show business

Despite three inches of snow in the morning of 6th April, we had a full turnout for the jam, and a generous audience. Our invited bass player must have been deterred by frightening accounts of the weather north of Reading, but we were lucky to have two bass players turn up on spec, Paul Jefferies and Julian Moss, to whom we are especially grateful. None of the horns found it necessary to use their real books, despite the introduction of a couple of new tunes (Sidewinder and Four) to our familiar playlist. Next time we plan to include Sweet Sue (in G major) in honour of our hostess, so come prepared on Sunday May 4th for an 8pm start. Check http://www.redlion.biz/ for directions to the pub. Post here on the blog the titles you would like to play next time. It helps others to know and allows the rhythm section to have the music handy to support you better.