Past Programme 2013

Previous sessions at the Jazz Co-op in 2013:

January 2013
5 Steve Lodder: The UK’s best jazz pianist
12 Andrea Vicari: A definite coop favourite, welcome return from a wonderful pianist, drummer composer and teacher. Followed by our AGM
19 SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL GUESTS: Vincent Herring/Eric Alexander/Harold Mabern!!! Strictly limited to members only, booked/confirmed in advance
26 Nick Page: Ace guitarist and exponent of jazz theory and top tips
February 2013
2 Laurence Cottle: Supreme bass player, with us before an evening gig in town with CUJO!
9 Carl Orr: Return of the brilliant ex-Billy Cobham fusion guitarist, tutor at Middlesex Uni.
16 Derek Nash: Award-winning sax player of Sax Appeal and Jools Holland Band
23 Paul Jayasinha: Fine trumpeter and teacher
March 2013
2 Frank Griffith: Welcome return from top American tenor & clarinet player, arranger and band leader
9 Nic France: Superb drummer and regular tutor at CJC
16 Buster Birch: Our favourite Kentish drummer
23 Matt Ridley: Top new, young, double bass player, member of Darius Brubeck’s quartet
30 Roland Perrin: a Coop favourite, funky, thoughtful, inspiring pianist and composer
April 2013
6 Mick Foster: Ace London-based bari & bass saxophonist, tutor at Trinity & Guildhall
13 James Brady: Up and coming young trumpeter
20 Robert Mitchell: pianist extraordinaire. This is part of a tour supported by Jazz Services, Arts Council Of England, and PRS For Music Foundation
27 Tommaso Starace: Our favourite Italian alto and soprano sax virtuoso!
May 2013
4 Nick Page: Ace guitarist and exponent of jazz theory and top tips
11 Andrea Vicari: A definite coop favourite, a welcome return from a wonderful pianist, drummer, composer and teacher
18 Sam Bullard: Up and coming young sax player and band leader who gave a wonderful session last year
25 Michele Gori: a welcome return for the Italian flute virtuoso
June 2013
1 Adam Amor: User-friendly funk/salsa sax from Harlow.
8 Pete Lemer: top pianist and teacher
15 SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL GUEST: Sheryl Bailey: Virtuoso American guitarist and Berklee teacher! + Afternoon Masterclass (booking necessary). Click here for more details.
22 No session: Norfolk St ‘street party’
29 Carl Orr: Return of the brilliant ex-Billy Cobham fusion guitarist, tutor at Middlesex Uni.
September 2013
7 Roger Beaujolais: the undisputed King of cool vibes and jazz advice kicks of our autumn season.
14 Frank Griffith: Motivating Sax/Clarinet, composer and band leader.
21 Malcolm Edmonstone: Return of a favourite tutor from long ago. PLUS Afternoon Masterclass!
28 Nick Page: Ace guitarist and exponent of jazz theory and top tips
October 2013
5 Andrea Vicari: A definite coop favourite – a wonderful pianist, drummer, composer and teacher.
12 Buster Birch: Our favourite Kentish drummer
19 Tommaso Starace: Inspiring Italian alto and soprano sax virtuoso!
26 Paul ‘Shanti’ Jayasinha: Excellent trumpeting and improvisational advice.
November 2013
2 MASTERCLASS! Derek Nash: Morning session and afternoon masterclass with the award-winning sax player of Sax Appeal and Jools Holland Band, prior to his evening gig at the Corn Exchange.
9 NEW!! Alex Hutton: Top pianist. Not to be missed!
16 Trevor Tomkins: World class drummer, superb teacher
23 Pete Lemer: Inspired and inspiring pianist and teacher (Stekpanna postponed til next year)
30 Sam Bullard: Up and coming young sax player and band leader fast becoming a coop favourite.
December 2013
7 Josh Kemp:  last session of the year from the Walthamstow-based tenor sax (and Grafham tutor).
14 NO SESSION: VENUE UNAVAILABLE
21 Mick Foster: Ace London-based bari & bass saxophonist, tutor at Trinity & Guildhall.  CANCELLED due to proximity to Christmas (Mick Foster rebooked for Feb 15)  NO session! See you next year…
28 Christmas Break: No Session – Happy Christmas everyone!