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Gigs

Friday, November 21st, 2008:

Our annual concert for PAGLESHAM CHURCH with special guest TONY COMPTON. At the Church, Church End, Paglesham, Essex. Concert starts at 7.30. Tickets and information from VAL WHITTINGHAM:01702 258616

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008:

Private function (tbc) at Bures.

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008:

A special trip to the STABLES THEATRE, Wavendon to talk about the NATIONAL JAZZ ARCHIVE for their ‘JAZZ MATTERS’ season. The special guest is DAVID NATHAN, Archivist at the NJA;there’ll be music on CD too - and hopefully Sir John and Dame Cleo will drop in! The show starts at 11.30 in the morning and you can get tickets from BECKY at 01908 583151!

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008:

With the DIGBY FAIRWEATHER QUARTET celebrating ‘Twenty years of the National Jazz Archive’! Stories, fun and plenty of great music! 11.30am in the foyer of The Stables Theatre at Wavendon for Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine (who knows, you might see them!!). Tickets/enquiries:01908 280814

Monday, November 24th, 2008:

Come and hear some nice songs from 7pm - 8.30 with DIGBY, VAL WISEMAN and BRIAN DEE who are appearing for Keith McDowell as part of the new jazz season at the REFORM CLUB, 104 Pall Mall, London. For further details of this exclusive session, please contact Keith on 07768765499

Thursday, November 27th, 2008:

A special presentation - direct from their Ronnie Scott’s sellout season -  of ‘Ella and Louis’ - starring DIGBY, ANITA WARDELL and the CRAIG MILVERTON TRIO at the Park House Club, 20 Park Place, Cardiff, South Wales. This is a beautiful club and a great meal in luxury surroundings is included in the price of admission. For details, please call Rhiannon on 02920 224343 or you can e-mail her at:Rhyannon@parkhouseclub.com

Saturday, November 29th, 2008:

Digby plays Bridgenorth Jazz Festival for his old frend Tim Lord, with special guests Archie Cotterrell (piano) and - from the Swingle Singers - new star WENDY KNEIPER! This is an evening concert and you can get all the details fromTim on 01746 763685

Sunday, November 30th, 2008:

A concert with our all-star tenpiece ’The Great British Jazz Band’ (featuring Mike Cotton, Dave Shepherd, John Barnes, Roy Williams, Chris Gower, Nick Dawson, Dominic Ashworth, Len Skeat, Pete Cater! - wow! what a line-up!). This one at the Willyots Centre Theatre, Darkes Lane,Potters Bar. Tickets/enquiries:01707 645005

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463 

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008:

With RON RUSSELL’S band (Tim Huskisson, Jim Douglas, Dave Hewitt et al) for their annual Christmas party at the Walnut Tree, High Street, Yalding Kent. Don’t miss this one! Details from Ron:07773 410133

Friday, December 5th, 2008:

Leading the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’ for the ‘Giants of Jazz’ show at Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey. 7.30pm. Co-starring ACKER BILK’S PARAMOUNT JAZZ BAND and KENNY BALL AND HIS JAZZMEN! A great all-star evening! Tickets/details:01306 881717

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

Thursday, December 18th, 2008:

Special Christmas appearance at The Lord Hood, Creek Road, Greenwich with the great ROY WILLIAMS (pollwinning trombone giant)  and George Bridges and his Bunch. 8pm. Details:Warwick Ledlay:0208 858 2658

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009:

With the DIGBY FAIRWEATHER QUARTET at Leigh Highlands Methodist Church, Leigh Highlands, Leigh-on-Sea Essex. For tickets/enquiries contact Les Davis:01702 713971

Monday, January 5th, 2009:

Starting the New Year at Leigh Jazz Club with the Digby Fairweather All Stars featuring TIM HUSKISSON (clarinet) and some great guests!

Details and tickets from our good friend GARY:01702 482683

Thursday, January 8th, 2009:

Guesting with the ALAN JAMES Band led by JIM BYRNE (drums) at Sandyballs Holiday Centre, New Forest. Details/tickets from Jim:01425 657466

Friday, January 23rd, 2009:

DIGBY, THE HALF-DOZEN and their very special guest VAL WISEMAN bring their new show ‘JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES’ to  the beautiful HUNTINGDON HALL, CHAPEL WALK, WORCESTER WR1 3ND. TICKETS/INFORMATION:01905 611714

Saturday, January 24th, 2009:

With PAUL JONES and DIGY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN in our great show ‘ROCKIN’ IN RYTHM’. Gulbenkian Theatre, University Campus, Canterbury. Details/tickets:01227 769075

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Sunday, January 25th, 2009:

With our good friend PAUL JONES and the HALF DOZEN for ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM!’ this time at the BREWHOUSE THEATRE,COAL ORCHARD, TAUNTON. Tickets:01823 283244

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Saturday, January 31st, 2009:

Our annual concert with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN at the Berkhamsted Jazz Society, Town Hall, High Street, Berkhamsted. 8pm. Details/tickets:01442 864989 (after midday!)

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009:

With RON RUSSELL’S JAZZ BAND at good friend DAVE HEWITT’S new jazz club in Epsom!This should be a great night! For all details call Dave on:0208 660 9310

Friday, February 6th, 2009:

Back to the EPSOM PLAYHOUSE with ‘THE GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’! (Dave Shepherd, Mike Cotton, John Barnes, Roy Wiliams, Nick Dawson and all the gang!) Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom Surrey! Show 8.00pm. Tickets:01372  741555

Sunday, February 8th, 2009:

Back to the beautiful Mill Theatre, Sonning Eye, near Reading with the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’. Cordon’bleu supper included as ever. Show 8.15. Details:David Vass:0118 969 6039

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009:

An extra-special presentation of ‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’ starring PAUL JONES with DIGBY’S HALF-DOZEN at the DeMontfort Halls, Granville Road, Leicester. 7.30pm. Tickets/enquiries: 0116 233 3111

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Friday, March 6th, 2009:

With JULIAN MARC STRINGLE and JACK HONEYBOURNE’S TRIO at the Spice of Life, Cambridge Circus, LONDON (right next door to ‘Spamalot’!). 12.oo-2.30pm

Saturday, March 14th, 2009:

A special presentation of ‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’ at Jersey Opera House, starring PAUL JONES and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN. Enquiries: 01534 448800

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009:

We present ‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’ starring PAUL JONES with DIGBY’S HALF DOZEN at DARLINGTON ARTS CENTRE (Box office:01325 486555). Show starts at 7.30pm!

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Saturday, March 21st, 2009:

A REAL Riverboat Shuffle - but this time around the Caribbean on the P and O Liner ‘Oriana’! Fly to Montego Bay then out into the Carib for ten days of sun, surf and hot jazz. Co-starring the Dixieland All Stars (Digby, Julian Marc Stringle, Ian Bateman, Craig Milverton, Roger Curfey, Bobby Worth) and the Chris Walker Quintet. A Dixieland cruise with a difference! For details/information contact Chris Walker:01425 655631)

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009:

‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’ - this time at the Castle Arts Centre, Castle Way, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 1XA. Starring PAUL JONES and DIGBY’S HALF DOZEN! Looking forward to this one! Tickets:01933 270007

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Friday, April 24th, 2009:

“ROCKIN ‘ IN RHYTHM’ with PAUL JONES and DIGBY’S HALF DOZEN comes to Poole Arts Centre, Kingland Road, Dorset. Tickets/enquiries: 01202 666775

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009:

A special appearance by DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN at Margate Jazz Club. Full venue details to be confirmed but it’s happening! For details call PAUL RIPLEY:01905 778177

A Paul Ripley Presentation!

Sunday, May 10th, 2009:

A great concert by the DAVE SHEPHERD ALL STARS  featuring DIGBY, ROY WILLIAMS, NICK DAWSON, LEN SKEAT et. al. at the Kenneth More Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford IG1 1BT. Box office:020 8553 4466. We sold out last time so do try and book early! Hope to see you there!

Sunday, May 17th, 2009:

Coming back to one of our favourite cities! Southport Arts Centre presents ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’ with PAUL JONES and DIGBY’s HALF-DOZEN! The Arts Centre is on Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside PR8 1DB  and for tickets/information, call 01704 540011

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009:

A special appearance at the CARSHALTON JAZZ CLUB by DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN. 7.30pm.

A Paul Ripley Presentation!

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009:

A private masterclass, Cheam, Surrey

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009:

Our annual (private - sorry!) gig for good friend Steven Turvey with PAUL JONES and the HALF DOZEN!

Thursday, June 11th, 2009:

We’ve just taken a special show for ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’ starring Paul JONES and the HALF DOZEN at CAMBERLEY. Full details to be apprised but for updates please call: Paul Ripley Management:01905 778177

 A Paul Ripley Production!

Saturday, June 13th, 2009:

This time ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’ with PAUL JONES, DIG and the HALF DOZEN are starring at the great SANDS CLUB, THE OLD TOWN HALL, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCS. For details/tickets please call:01427 811118!

 A Paul Ripley Presentation!

Saturday, June 20th, 2009:

A very special day with the great JOHN PATRICK (former MD of Midlands Television) presenting a masterclass and concert in Bedford. Details to he confirmed yet, but watch this space or you can call John on 01564 784029

Friday, June 26th, 2009:

Topping the bill at the UPTON-ON-SEVERN JAZZ FESTIVAL with ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’ starring PAUL JONES and DIGBY’S HALF-DOZEN!  A very big gig at one of Brtain’s greatest jazz festivals for Sir Allan Buckley! Thanks Allan!

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Saturday, July 4th, 2009:

Special concert appearance playing two short sets  for Southend Operatic Society with TONY COMPTON (piano-accordion). Details to be announced. Further information from Paul Ripley:01905 778177

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Thursday, July 9th, 2009:

Private function with PAUL JONES and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN for good friend STEVEN TURVEY’S BIRTHDAY PARTY! No chance to crash-sorry!

Friday, July 10th, 2009:

A welcome return to the MERCURY THEATRE Colchester for ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’ with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN and of course our special guest star PAUL JONES! Details/tickets from the Mercury’s box-office:01206 573948

A PaulRipley Presentation:01905 778177

Monday, July 20th, 2009:

Touring Germany with Julian Marc, Roy Williams and the Tim Lord All Stars. This is a fantastic holiday opportunity currently being planned and you can find out lots morre by calling Tim on:01746 763685

Friday, July 31st, 2009:

At the ‘Spice of Life’ with the legendary RON RUSSELL BAND featuring DIG, Dave Hewitt, Tim Huskisson, Jim Douglas, Ron and Stan Bourke. 12.00-2.30pm at the ‘Spice’, Cambridge Circus, London.

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009:

Helping to celebrate Cowes Week on the Isle of Wight with the HALF DOZEN and PAUL JONES. Private - sorry!!

Sunday, August 9th, 2009:

Starring at the BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL with the HALF-DOZEN and PAUL JONES, ‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’. It’s good to come back to this great festival after two years…….book early!

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009:

Our annual appearance at the CIVIC CENTRE, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea. That’s TONY COMPTON and I -in the Mayor’s Parlour as usual, 12.00-1.pm! Look forward to seeing you there….!

Friday, October 9th, 2009:

Topping the bill at the BEWDLEY FESTIVAL with ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’ starring PAUL JONES and the HALF DOZEN! (Bewdley is on the A456 near Kidderminster!)

Friday, October 9th, 2009:

‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’ at the Bewdley Jazz Festival. Starring PAUL JONES and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN! Watch this space……..!!

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Previous Gigs

Thursday, November 20th, 2008:

Hosting the ‘Annual Celebrity Lecture’ at the National Jazz Archive with our very special guest Mr. ACKER BILK.

7.30pm for the National Jazz Archive:details of venue/tickets, please call DAVID NATHAN on 020 8502 0181

Sunday, November 16th, 2008:

Presentation concert for Ernie Locke by ‘DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN’ at the Kenneth Moore Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford Essex. 7.30pm (Box Office:0208 553 4466)

A Paul Ripley Promotion:01905 778177

Saturday, November 15th, 2008:

VAL WISEMAN (star of ‘Lady sings the Blues’ for two decades) joins DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN for another  special presentation of their show ‘Jazz Goes to the Movies!’. See Digby Fairweather’s ‘Newsletter no.1′ and his website for details of this fantastic presentation. This time at one of Britain’s greatest jazz venues, THE SANDS, The Old Town Hall, Gainsborough, Lincs. 8.30pm (Tickets/enquiries:01427 811118)

A Paul Ripley presentation:01905 778177

Thursday, November 13th, 2008:

A special session with JULIAN MARC STRINGLE and trio at the BIRCHWOOD PARK GOLF CLUB,Birchwood Road, Dartford DA2 7HJ. For details, phone Hugh/Marian:0208 325 3999

Friday, November 7th, 2008:

A special appearance by DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN at Henley Jazz Society for Dennis Cox. 8pm. Details: Paul Ripley:01905 778177

A Paul Ripley Booking:01905 778177

Friday, October 31st, 2008:

Starting three days at the great GUERNSEY JAZZ FESTIVAL for Trevor Cleveland. More stars than you see in Heaven! Come fly with me! Details fromTrevor Cleveland:01481 727637

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008:

With VAL WISEMAN and BRIAN DEE (piano) singing and playing some nice songs at the REFORM CLUB, 104 Pall Mall, LONDON SW1Y 5EW. 6.00-8.15pm. Enquiries:0207 930 9374

Saturday, October 11th, 2008:

As above!

Saturday, October 11th, 2008:

As above!

Saturday, October 11th, 2008:

Starting our three-night Autumn season at RONNIE SCOTT’S, 47 FRITH STREET LONDON with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN and special guest ANITA WARDELL! Book early:020 7439 0747

Via Paul Ripley Presentations:01905 778177

Sunday, October 5th, 2008:

Starring at the Queens Theatre Hornchurch with Pete Corrigan’s Band of Hope. Session starts at 1pm (Details:01708 440130)

Saturday, September 27th, 2008:

With the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’ at the Bournemouth Jazz Festival. Details:01425  627107)

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

Friday, September 26th, 2008:

With the DAVE SHEPHERD ALL STAR DIXIELANDERS and special guest KENNY BALL at the Bournemouth Jazz Festival. Session starts at 2.30pm. Details:01425 627107

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008:

With VAL WISEMAN and DIGBY’S HALF-DOZEN presenting ‘Jazz Goes to the Movies’ at Blackwood Miners’ Institute. (Blackwood is north of Newport and nearby to Cwmbran on the A467 off the M4 so it’s an easy trip!). All your favourites from the Silver Screen (or the video club!)

A Paul Ripley Presentation: for more details call Paul Ripley:01905 778177)

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008:

At the PIZZA EXPRESS with all-star cast. 8.30pm.10Dean Street, London W1.

Sunday, September 21st, 2008:

At the Mill Theatre, Sonning Eye, Sonning (near Reading) with PAUL JONES and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN in ‘Blowin’ the Blues!’. Concert:8.15pm with supper beforehand. Box Office:0118 969 8000

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

Saturday, September 20th, 2008:

In concert with our all star ten-piece ‘The Great British Jazz Band’ (starring Dave Shepherd, John Barnes, Roy Williams et al) for Leon Morelli at the Carlyon Bay Hotel, St. Austell, Cornwall. It’s a long way but worth the trip!

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

Friday, September 19th, 2008:

Guesting in a special concert for good friend GILL ALEXANDER with her Quartet at Beccles Church, (near Lowestoft on the A146). 7.30pm.  Details:call Gill on 01379 852721

Thursday, September 18th, 2008:

Duo concert with good friend MARK WALLACE (piano) and guest singer WENDY NEIPER atSuttons Hospital, Charterhouse Square, London EC1 6AN Admission FREE with wine to follow the music - but you need to book! For tickets/details please ring:0207 251 9056

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008:

In concert with TONY COMPTON in the Mayor’s Parlour, Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea. 12-1pm. Our annual visit!

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008:

Presenting ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’, our brand-new show featuring PAUL JONES and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN at the HARLEQUIN, Redhill, Surrey. Book early. For tickets/enquiries ring:01737 765547

 A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Thursday, September 11th, 2008:

As above!

Saturday, September 6th, 2008:

Presenting ‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’ starring PAUL JONES and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN! At the HALL FOR CORNWALL, BACK QUAY, TRURO. Concert:7.30. BOOK EARLY: Box Office:01872 262466

A Paul Ripley Presentaion:01905 778177

Friday, September 5th, 2008:

Presenting ‘JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES’,starring VAL WISEMAN (of ‘Lady sings the Blues’) and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN at The Artrix Theatre, 1 School Lane, Bromsgrove. Don’t miss this fantastic new presentation featuring all your favourite songs from the Silver Screen - and the DVD Club! 7.30pm Details/tickets:01527 572730

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Thursday, September 4th, 2008:

Duo concert with good friend Mark WALLACE at Charterhouse Square, LONDON EC1. Admission free. For tickets/details please call:0207 251 9056

Monday, August 25th, 2008:

Billtopping with JULIAN MARC STRINGLE at the Old Duke Jazz Festival! With Cass Caswell’s All Stars.  Session starts at 4pm! The Old Duke, 45 King Street, Bristol. Details:0117 927 7137

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008:

With the Pizza Express All Stars featuring TOMMY WHITTLE in a special memorial concert for the late Allan Ganley. Pizza Express, Dean Street, London W1. Music starts 8.30-ish. A very special evening!

Friday, August 15th, 2008:

Back at the ‘Spice of Life’, Cambridge Circus;this time with the Ron Russell All Stars!(featuring Dave Hewitt, Tim Huskisson, Jim Douglas, Ron Russell and the great Stan Bourke!) 12.oo-3pm. The third chance to see ‘Spamalot’ next door

Thursday, August 14th, 2008:

A very special BENEFIT CONCERT for Southend’s great friend to music, Roger Pearce! WithTony Compton and friends. Details:01702 435727

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008:

With ‘Spice of Life’ AllStars, ‘Spice of Life’ Cambridge Circus, London (Still next door to ‘Spamalot’!) 12.00-3pm

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008:

Back to ‘Digby’s Place’ at the Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea (opposite Southend Central Station!). Details:contact Dave or Danny at the Railway:(01702)343194. With TONY COMPTON and guests tba!!! See you there!

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008:

Playing for COWES WEEK, ISLE OF WIGHT with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN and PAUL JONES!!!! For details of venue/times please contact SUE BRINTON:01983 246241

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008:

Special concert to celebrate the re-opening of Southend Bandstand in beautiful Priory Park, Prittlewell, Southend on Sea. With TONY COMPTON (piano accordion) 2pm-ish.

Friday, August 1st, 2008:

‘Rockin’ in Rhythm!’ With DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN and PAUL JONES. Good to be back for CarolineRichardson at NORWICH PLAYHOUSE, 42-58 St.George’s Street, Norwich NR3 1AB Box Office:01603 598598. Book early! Concert 7.30pm

A Paul Ripley Presentation.

Sunday, July 27th, 2008:

With the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’ at the beautiful Mill Theatre, Sonning Eye, Reading Berkshire. Dave Shepherd, Roy Williams, Mike Cotton and all the gang! The show starts at 8.15pm.  Details/tickets: David Vass 0118 969 6039

Saturday, July 26th, 2008:

Presenting ‘An afternoon with Dave Shepherd’ as part of the National Jazz Archive’s Open Day 2008. A conversation with Dave followed by an all-star session with ‘Dave Shepherd and Friends’. 2pm-4.30, Loughton Methodist Church, High Street, Loughton, Essex. Details:David Nathan:020 8502 0181

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008:

Star concert with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN and PAUL JONES!At Boisdale’s of Belgravia, 15 Eccleston St., London SW1.9.30-11.30pm

Book early - sold out last time!Partyjazz:020 8539 5229

A Party Jazz Presentation (020 8539 5229)

Friday, July 18th, 2008:

With VAL WISEMAN and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN at The Barn, Carlton, Bedfordshire. 8pm (Details:01702 435727)

A John Tusting Presentation.

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008:

Jazz trip to  Bittburg Germany  with Tim Lord’s Dixieland All Stars:Digby, Roy Williams, Julian Marc Stringle, Nick Millward and an all-star cast! There are still places available on this Dixieland joy-ride:for details contact TIM LORD on 01746 765737 or (m)07710 242446. Come fly with us!

Saturday, July 12th, 2008:

A special concert with Digby Fairweather’s All Stars in the grounds of the Palace Rooms, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire. 2pm-5pm. Details/tickets:Tim Wills:01489 893274. Then (after a flying leap!) at the Court Theatre, Pendley, Station Road, Tring Hertfordshire, starring with DAVE MOORWOO0D’S RASCALS OF RHYTHM featuring SUSAN VALLIANT SPEER. 8pm. (details:Ian Martin (01296 668072)

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008:

Leading the ten-piece all-star  ’Great British Jazz Band’ (Dave Shepherd, Roy Wiliams, Nick Dawson et al) at the Concorde, Eastleigh, near Southampton for our dear friend Cole Mathieson. Concert starts 9.00pm. Details/tickets:023 8065 1478

PS:Don’t forget to read Cole’s new book ‘Fifty years of jazz at the Concorde’

A Jack Higgins presentation:01621 776463

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008:

At the Birmingham Jazz Festival, leading a special tribute to HUMPHREY LYTTELTON sponsored by the Jazz Section of the Musicians Union.8pm. Phone 0121 622 3870 and talk to Julie Plant for details (mobile:07966 527160)!

Monday, July 7th, 2008:

Back to ‘Digby’s Place’ at the Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea. PLEASE NOTE: just for this once we’re appearing on MONDAY night as Digby’s starring at the Birmingham Jazz Festival in a special tribute session to Humphrey Lyttelton on Tuesday this week! From now on we’re back to EVERY SECOND TUESDAY IN THE MONTH so in case you want to get the dates in your diary now (hope so!!) here they are:August 12/September 9th/October 14/November 11th/December 9th for our CHRISTMAS PARTY. All with TONY COMPTON (accordion) and special guests!!! 8pm. Get there early!- Digby’s buying the drinks!!!!!

Sunday, July 6th, 2008:

With the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’ at the Chichester Festival. Details tba. Watch this space! Thanks!

 A Jack Higgins Presentation (01621 776463)

Saturday, July 5th, 2008:

Guest at the Birmingham International Jazz Festival. Venues tba. Details:Big Bear Music:0121 454 7020

Friday, July 4th, 2008:

Guest at Birmingham International Jazz Festival. Venues tba. Details:Big Bear Music:0121 454 7020

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008:

Guest at the Chaddesley Corbett Jazz Society for ‘Jazz at the Swan’. 8pm (Chaddesley Corbett is midway between Bromsgrove and Kidderminster on the A448!). Please call Val Chambers for details:01527 878611

Paul Ripley Promotions:01905 778177

Sunday, June 29th, 2008:

Open-air concert at Hillyfields, Enfield with the Colin Peters Quartet. 3-5pm. Bring a hamper!

Saturday, June 28th, 2008:

At the Ludlow Jazz Festival with the ‘British Kings of Swing’ (Roy Williams, Roy Willox et.al) 8pm. Enquiries/tickets:Tim Lord:01746  765737

A Tim Lord Presentation (number above).

Saturday, June 21st, 2008:

With the ‘SOUNDS OF JAZZ’ Spectacular for Jack Higgins: Hartland Abbey, Hartland, North Devon. Starring KENNY BALL, VAL WISEMAN and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN! 8pm. Enquiries: Hugh Thompson:01271 344248

A Jack Higgins Presentation (01621 776463)

Thursday, June 19th, 2008:

Marching around Covent Garden with Tim Wacher’s Marching Band, then on to the BULL’S HEAD, BARNES for a special session with Digby’s friends Dominic Ashworth(guitar) and Len Skeat(bass) plus the great ART THEMEN (tenor) . Come early for this exciting ‘first’ at the Bulls Head (nearest station:Barnes Bridge). Session starts 8.30pm

Saturday, June 14th, 2008:

At the WINCHFIELD FESTIVAL with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN. 8pm. All details: Jazz Artists Direct:0208 090 2976

 A Jazz Artists Direct Promotion:0208 090 2976

Thursday, June 12th, 2008:

Charity concert for the Citzens’ Advice Bureau with DAVE SHEPHERD and the Dixieland All Stars, South Lawn Hotel, Lymington. 8.30. This should be a great night! Book early - it was packed last time!

Details and tickets:please call Roz Glickman:01425 628032

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008:

Another fine session at ‘Digby’s Place’, Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend on Sea. Music starts around 8.15 and finishes when the musicians fall over! Call Dave/Danny for details:(01702) 343194 Starring Britain’s greatest jazz accordionist TONY COMPTON and surprise guests. Come early!

Monday, June 9th, 2008:

At the Bexley Jazz Club with Joe Mudele’s All Stars in a special memorial session for the late Campbell Burnap. Featuring John Lee (tenor). 8.15pm. Details:0208 467 1350

Friday, June 6th, 2008:

‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’! With DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN plus PAUL JONES at the Corn Exchange, Kings Lynn PE30 1JW.7.30pm. Do book early - we sell out a bit! Thanks!

 A Paul Ripley Presentation (01905 778177) 

Thursday, June 5th, 2008:

With DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN plus PAUL JONES. A star concert at England’s oldest cinema ‘The Electric Palace’, Kings Quay Street, Harwich, Essex (Box Office:01255 553333). All other enquiries:01255 551667

A Digby Fairweather Presentation.

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008:

Back to Digby’s Place for another great session at the Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend on Sea. Music starts at 8.30pm. Admission £5.00. Featuring the great TONY COMPTON and surprise guests (we don’t know who they’ll be either yet!).  Come early anyhow!Contact:Dave or Danny: 01702 343194 for details.

Sunday, June 1st, 2008:

Special presentation concert :’Blowing the Blues’!With DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN plus our good friend PAUL JONES! The R.H.S. Rosemoor, Great Torrington, North Devon.7.30pm. Details:Richard Wolfenden-Brown:01805 622552

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Friday, May 30th, 2008:

With ‘Spice of Life’ AllStars. Spice of Life, Cambridge Circus (still next door to ‘Spamalot’ - very funny!) 12.00-3.00pm

Thursday, May 29th, 2008:

Star concert with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN and PAUL JONES!7.30.  Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5AL(Box Office:01372 742555)

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Saturday, May 24th, 2008:

Charity concert. Details tba.

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008:

Star concert with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN and PAUL JONES (Blues Band/Manfreds/voice of Blues on Radio 2/ as if you needed telling!). The AnvilTheatre, Churchill Way, Basingstoke. (Box Office:01256 844244). 7.30pm.

A Paul Ripley Presentation (01905 778177)

Sunday, May 18th, 2008:

Starring at the Dartmouth Jazz Festival with ‘DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN’. 8pm in concert. Details/tickets:James Harris:01803 770123

Saturday, May 17th, 2008:

Sorry to anyone who panicked! Tonight’s gig (with Julan Marc Stringle, Roger Marks and Craig Milverton’s Trio) isn’t at the Globe! It’s at the BARNFIELD THEATRE, Barnfield Road, Exeter EX1 1SN Concert starts at 8pm. Details/tickets:01392 270891. See you there!

Thursday, May 15th, 2008:

Star session at Birchwood Park Golf Club, South London with JULIAN MARC STRINGLE. 8pm. Book early: 0208 325 3999

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008:

Back at our great new club ‘Digby’s Place’ for our monthly residency with TONY COMPTON! Plus special guests! Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea. (Details:David:01702 343194)

Sunday, May 11th, 2008:

Concert at Kenneth Moore Theatre, Ilford, Essex with the ‘DAVE SHEHERD ALL STARS!’ (Digby, Dave, Roy Williams, Nick Dawson, Len Skeat, Allan Ganley). 7.30pm (Box Office:020 8553 4466)

Friday, May 9th, 2008:

‘President’s Concert’ (that’s me!!) at ONGAR JAZZ, Budworth Hall, Ongar to raise funds for  for the NATIONAL JAZZ ARCHIVE. 8pm. DIGBY FAIRWEATHER ALL STARS plus special guest KENNY BALL. Enquiries:Stan Ball:01277 362309. Book early!

Thursday, May 8th, 2008:

With the all-star ten-piece ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’ (Mike Cotton, Roy Williams, Chris Gower, Dave Shepherd, John Barnes, Nick Dawson, Dominic Ashworth, Len Skeat, Pete Cater)  playing for the ‘GIANTS OF JAZZ’ concert - co-starring Kenny Ball and Mr.Acker Bilk - at Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey. Concert 7.30pm. For tickets/details, please contact: Dorking Halls:01306 879311. BOOK EARLY FOR THIS LEGENDARY EVENING!

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Thursday, May 1st, 2008:

Masterclass plus concert with Mark Wallace at Latymer Upper School, Hammersmith. Hugh Grant’s old school! Private I’m afraid.

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008:

It’s that Rainey day again! Or rather evening! See 15 April for full details! Thanks!

Monday, April 28th, 2008:

Guesting withBritain’s legendary bebop founder, bassist JOE MUDELE’S QUARTET and new-star tenorist JO FOOKES (direct from Humphrey Lyttelton’s band!) at BEXLEY JAZZ CLUB, The King’s Head, Bexley Village, Old Bexley, DA5 1oo. (Details:01322 553137) Session starts 8.30pm! Come early!

Sunday, April 20th, 2008:

Presenting lecture ‘George Melly ‘n’ me’ at the Shakespeare Hotel, Stratford on Avon. 1pm (Enquiries:01702 435727)

Thursday, April 17th, 2008:

Guest at the Chaddesley Corbett Jazz Club. 8pm (Chaddesley Corbett is midway between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove on the A448) 8pm. Details: Paul Ripley:01905 778177

Thursday, April 17th, 2008:

Leading ‘The Great British Jazz Band’ at the Concorde Club, Eastleigh, near Southampton for our dear friend Cole Mathieson!Details/tickets:023 8065 1478

PS:don’t forget to read Cole’s new book telling the jazz story of ‘50 years at the Concorde’!

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Thursday, April 17th, 2008:

With Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen, in concert in the grounds of the Palace Rooms, Bishop’s Waltham, Hampshire. 2pm-5pm.

Details/tickets:Tim Wills:01489  893274

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Thursday, April 17th, 2008:

Guest at the Chaddesley Corbett Jazz Club, Chaddesley Corbett (midway between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove on the A448).

A Paul Ripley promotion:01905 778177

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008:

Fronting the HUGH RAINEY BAND at the Rettendon Lodge Country Inn, Hayes Chase, Wickford, Near Battlesbridge! 8.30pm. Come along and hear Hugh’s fine band! (Enquiries: 01245 320060)

Sunday, April 13th, 2008:

Benefit Concert at 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street for the great British trumpeter AlanElsdon. Book early! With Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen/Digby Fairweather All Stars/ others to be announced! (Bookings:Jeff Horton:020 8636 0933)

Saturday, April 12th, 2008:

Star concert with ‘DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN’ at Pinner Church, Pinner, Middlesex. All the celebritieswill be there including our good friend, journalist Peter Vacher! Enquiries/tickets:Stuart Nattress:020 8866 0217

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008:

Our second night at ‘Digby’s Place’ with TONY COMPTON plus guests. Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea. 8pm (or earlier if you fancy a drink!) Details:David:01702 343194

Saturday, April 5th, 2008:

Celebrity jazz evening with Dave Browning Trio plus Carole Braithwaite (vocals) at the ESTUARY CLUB, London Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex. (Details/tickets:01702 477022)

Friday, April 4th, 2008:

A special presentation of ‘Blowin’ the Blues’  with ‘DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN’ and PAUL JONES! Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill, Cambs (Box office:01440 714140). Make sure to book early!Thanks!

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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008:

Special concert with ‘DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN’ at Rotary Club, Eastbourne. Tickets/details:Jeff Williams:01323 722439

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008:

Guest with HUGH RAINEY Jazz Band, The Lodge, Rettendon, near Rayleigh, Essex. 8pm

Monday, March 31st, 2008:

private function

Thursday, March 27th, 2008:

Having a blow with TIM HUSKISSON’S QUARTET (featuring the great pianist JOHN CHINA)  at ‘The Old House’ , Billericay Road, Brentwood (Details:01277 810337)

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008:

With DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN and our good friend PAUL JONES (Blues Band/Manfreds/Voice of Blues Radio 2) at the marvellous STABLES THEATRE WAVENDON for Sir JohnDankworth and Dame Cleo Laine! Box Office:01908 280800. Book early!

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Tuesday, March 25th, 2008:

Fronting the HUGH RAINEY BAND at The Lodge, Rettendon, Essex. For full details of how to get there please see Tuesday 15 April. It’s one of my favourite bands so come on along! Session starts 8.30pm and the joint’ll be jumping!

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008:

Raising funds for our FAIRHAVENS hospice. I’ll be doing an afternoon set with handsome (!) Tony Compton (jazz accordion) at Mill Hall Rayleigh as part of their all-day event to raise much needed money for one of the greatest causes we have. Do come along; enjoy the day and give as generously as you POSSIBLY can for our wonderful Hospice.

Thursday, March 20th, 2008:

At the Bulls Head, Barnes Bridge, Twickenham. DIGBY FAIRWEATHER AND FRIENDS featuring polltopping guitarist DOMINIC ASHWORTH and very special guests DUNCAN LAMONT (tenor) and STEVE WATERMAN (trumpet). 8.30pm.Book early!

A ‘Jazz Artists Direct’ Promotion:0208 090 2976

Thursday, March 13th, 2008:

With the great American singer-pianist DARYL SHERMAN at the Landmark Centre, Teddington, Middlesex. 8pm. Details/tickets:020 8977 7558

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Tuesday, March 11th, 2008:

GRAND OPENING! ‘Digby’s Place’ Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend on Sea, Essex. DIGBY FAIRWEATHER/TONY COMPTON DUO. Our FIRST Southend residency. Get there early! 8pm. Enquiries/tickets:David:01702 343194.

Sunday, March 9th, 2008:

With the PIZZA EXPRESS ALL STARS! (Tommy Whittle, Roy Williams, Julian Marc Stringle, Martin Litton, Len Skeat, Allan Ganley). Ruislip Manor Sports and Social Club, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip HA4 6JQ (Nearest tube:Ruislip Manor). 12.00-3pm. Come early!

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008:

With DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN and our good friend PAUL JONES at the CONCORDE CLUB, SCHOOL LANE, EAST LEIGH, NEAR SOUTHAMPTON. Show:8.45. Bookings:023 8065 1478 (This is a special anniversary for Paul who did his first-ever gig at the Concorde with Manfred Mann!!)

Monday, March 3rd, 2008:

With the DIGBY FAIRWEATHER ALL STARS (featuring Tim Huskissson, Dave Hewitt, John China et al) at the E.K.Cole Club, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea. 8pm (Details:Gary:01702 482683). Hope to see you there!

Sunday, February 17th, 2008:

We present ‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’ with PAUL JONES and DIGBY’S HALF-DOZEN at DARLINGTON ARTS CENTRE (straight up the A1M!). Tickets/enquiries:01325 486555

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Saturday, February 16th, 2008:

Estuary Club, London Road, Leigh-on-Sea with Dave Browning Trio - 8pm.

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008:

Lakeside Country Club, Dereham Norfolk. Guest with Phil Brooke Trio. 8pm

Thursday, January 31st, 2008:

with JULIAN STRINGLE ALLSTARS, Birchwood Park Golf Club - 8pm.

Saturday, January 26th, 2008:

with ‘Lady sings the Blues’ Swansea Theatre - 7.30p.

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008:

The start of three days ‘on the road’! DIGBY, THE HALF DOZEN and our very special guest VAL WISEMAN bring their new revue ‘JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES’ to HUNTINGDON HALL, CHAPEL WALK, WORCESTER WR1 3ND. Details and tickets please call:01905 611714

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008:

Chigwell Metropolitan Social Club, Chigwell, Essex, with RON RUSSELL JAZZBAND - 8pm.

Thursday, January 10th, 2008:

Lunchtime Fundraiser for National Jazz Archive, 100 Oxford Street, London. DIGBY FAIRWEATHER-JULIAN MARC STRINGLE ALL-STARS with special guests including CAMPBELL BURNAP.

Sunday, January 6th, 2008:

Epsom Playhouse Jazz Club, Epsom, Surrey with RON RUSSELL JAZZBAND.

Monday, December 31st, 2007:

NEW YEARS’ EVE: with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN, Melbourne-Ardenleigh Hotel, Isle of Wight - 8pm-unconscious!

Friday, December 21st, 2007:

with PAUL JONES, THE HALF-DOZEN AND SPECIAL GUESTS, Charity concert, Cranleigh Arts Centre, Surrey - 8pm.

Thursday, December 20th, 2007:

Christmas party with DIGBY AND FRIENDS, Bulls Head, Barnes - 8.30pm.

Thursday, December 13th, 2007:

with RON RUSSELL JAZZBAND at Walnut Tree, Yalding, Kent - 8.30pm.