Loxwood Jazz and Blues Club

World Class Musicians the 2nd Wednesday of every month

Simon launched the Loxwood Jazz and Blues Club to raise much needed funds to extend and improve his local village hall. The first night in December 2009 was a sell out and it continues to sell out most months. World class musicans join Simon to provide a variety of highly entertaining evenings. The hall's fundraising committee were delighted and work hard each month to ensure there is a licensed bar with real ale and set the hall up in a relaxed way with candlelit tables to create a fantastic atmosphere. To find out more about the hall refurbishment click here.

Tickets are only £10 each and available from Anita Bates on 07739 231 467 or from Loxwood Post office and Stores. Doors open at 7.30 and the music starts at 8pm. The location is Loxwood Village Hall, Guildford Road, Loxwood, RH14 0SF.

The programme for the first half of 2012 is...

17th January 2012

Harry the Piano Paul 'Harry' Harris

Since starting to play at the age of four, Harry has set about proving that he can do 'absolutely anything on piano'. Quite simply, he does things with the instrument that you've never heard before, moving seamlessly between jazz, cabaret and classical in a manner that hasn't been seen in the UK since the heyday of Dudley Moore.

Crossing all genres the special musical partnership of Simon and Harry has a unique empathy resulting in numerous highly successful shows. Tonight they will be joined by Bobby Worth on Drums and Paul Morgan on Bass to entertain you with a mix of jazz standards. Simon and Harry might even throw in the odd cabaret tune!

8th February 2012

Jacqui Hicks

Versatile vocalist Jacqui has released her own Jazz Albums, works with the jazz/funk band Shakatak, the Latin/Pop band Matt Bianco and has recorded songs for Hal David & John Cacavas, Duncan Lamont, Brian Dee and Johnny Keating, among many others. She's also worked on several film soundtracks and appeared in Radio 4 plays for the BBC. Expect an evening of well known jazz favourites with the odd surprise thrown in…!

14th March 2012

Julian Stringle

Last year we had the battle of the saxes, this year it’s the battle of the clarinets! Simon and Julian Stringle will get out their ‘liquorish sticks’ and show you what can happen when two of the world’s finest clarinetists come together.

11th April 2012

Frank Holder

Frank is a fabulous entertainer and something of a legend in showbiz circles. He began his career in England as the original vocalist with The Johnny Dankworth Seven, Britain’s premier jazz group at the time. After a successful period with the band, Frank decided to strike out on his own. He performs a mix of jazz tunes and popular classics with a vigour that belies his years.

9th May 2012

Gordon Campbell

Gordon is one of the world’s finest trombone players. He is currently lead trombone in the BBC Big Band and Professor of Trombone for the Royal Marines. His varied career has encompassed jazz, classical, musical theatre, film and pop and he has worked with many stars including Ella Fitzgerald, Barbara Streisand, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles and Robbie Williams.

13th June 2012

Anton Browne

Anton is an acclaimed jazz singer having worked with the Kenny Wheeler Big Band, the Radio Two Orchestra and the Len Phillips Big Band. You may even have seen him on Eastenders or Top of the Pops backing Paul Young! Expect an evening of Jazz with a Brazilian flavour from this fantastic male vocalist.

11th July 2012 DATE CHANGED to 18th July 2012

John Etheridge

John has been at the top of the jazz guitar world for 25 years. In 1975 he joined Soft Machine and more or less simultaneously, joined the group of the celebrated jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli. He also worked with Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis, Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Williams, Yehudi Menuhin, Pat Metheny, Andy Summers, Nigel Kennedy, John Williams and the Zappatistas.