Tuesday, March 21st 2023. Another blog day, with quite a few things to mention this week. So first something to wet your expectations. Hedsor Jazzthis week has “our” reedman Mike Wills coming to play for us. And coming with him from Oxford will be fellow saxophonist Sue Greenway. Our usual trio led by Martin Hart will be behind them, and Mike has emailed me this week to outline their program. “Just to let you know ... that Sue & I (and the trio!) will be doing a special Big Band Tribute show – playing tunes associated with the great Big Bands, Ellington, Basie, Goodman, Buddy Rich etc – ev ..read more

 As earlier today I was not only looking forward to Vasilis's visit on Thursday, but to James Fenn's visit last week, I thought I would dig in to my archives and look what I found from 2007 From the left James Fenn, Nick Marangoni, Vasilis, and Lisa Amato And yes, the Hedsor bar did look like that back then ..read more

  Geoff’s blog this week either has not a lot to talk about OR Perhaps A LOT to mention  about this Thursday, March 16th We have that wonderful combination of talents coming to play for us at Hedsor Jazz this week   VASILIS XENOPOULOS And STUART HENDERSON   Please ensure you are in your seat for the 8.30 start of the music   As is now well known we do not sell tickets for our events, but charge just £10 on the door. It should be a memorable session of well played modern jazz, so don’t miss out. Last week was also one of those memorable sessions. When did ..read more

 HEDSOR JAZZ APRIL GIGS Below is a jpeg file of a poster advertising our APRIL Gigs, If you have the capability please copy and print and place before the public! Note especially the vibraphone player coming with Duncan Lamont Jr. See his online profile:- https://www.roankearseylawson.co.uk/ Hedsor Jazz  Top Quality Modern Jazz ALSO note that since the beginning of December I have paid in to Cancer Research UK £125 all from the sale of donated CD's and Books. Many thanks to all who come to Hedsor Jazz and purchase these second hand items ..read more

  Coming to Hedsor Jazz THIS THURSDAY, March 2nd  are  The Clive Burton Celebration Quintet.   Time does fade the memory, but the house band at Hedsor Jazz used to be that led by Clive Burton, a trombonist who was joined most weeks at the front line by saxophonist Mike Wills. Clive Burton with Ken Rankine Sadly Clive died in 2017 of lymphatic cancer and a tribute quartet was formed to come together to play occasionally at Hedsor the tunes that Clive liked to play. So this week, that ensemble will be at Hedsor, with Lester Brown, a trumpet player, taking on the ..read more

Did you know that a blog a week helps you work, rest and sleep? Well, it might not keep you awake at night, but it will excite you on a Thursday night! But only if you take action and go to Hedsor Jazz! And this week Hedsor Jazz will definitely keep your feet tapping because we have Al Nicholls and Max Brittain coming to swing you. Both have been friends of Hedsor Jazz for over 20 years, but recently they have been coming together, and that adds up to more than double the impact. Thursday 23rdFebruary will get you those 2 for £10!!   Last week at Hedsor was another bargain. Joh ..read more

Blog day, and what a difference a week makes! Last week I was unable to be at Hedsor, but I am told it was a very enjoyable session provided by The Clive Burton Celebration Quintet, this being led by Lester Brown and “our” Mike Wills. Pictures below are provided by Geoff Swaffield (many thanks Geoff). BUT one of the big differences this past week has been for the people of Turkey and Syria.   Last Monday’s terrible earthquake has devastated the area and also peoples lives. So as we look forward to more enjoyable Hedsor Jazz this week, “Jazz Angels” (the bank account behind the m ..read more

A Brief Blog and a few pics from last week. Sadly I won’t be part of the seated throng at Hedsor Jazz this week, but even without me it will be just like old times. This Thursday February 9th we have “The Clive Burton Celebration Quintet”, which means at the front will be our long time associate Mike Wills on reeds coupled with Lester Brown on trumpet, who joined us after Clive past away. Martin Hart on drums will be providing a trio of backing, and I hope Ken McCarthy will be recovered from his cough and cold to be part of the trio as our keyboard player. Thanks again to Nigel Fox for steppin ..read more

January has almost gone already. How did that happen? But from the start of the month to its end we have had some very enjoyable jazz at Hedsor. So it’s over, January I mean, not the jazz. February is starting off in the same manner that January left, with the prospect of wonderful music. This Thursday February 2ndwe are delighted to welcome back saxophonist Duncan Lamont Jr. together with Mike Innes on trombone. This means some super playing and some super arrangements, and some super stories about tunes and shows from the past too.  If you don’t want to miss this great combination of ta ..read more

 Thursday January 26th: Two late breaking updates. Tonight our pianist will be Nigel Fox, as Ken McCarthy is indisposed. Also a message received today about Alan Grahame:- He has recently been suffering from flu and was locked down at home for a couple of weeks, but he is now in the care of The Acacia Care Home in Henley where they’re looking after him for the next week or so. DO all keep your fingers crossed for a speedy recovery for Alan. Geoff ..read more