JAZZ LUNCH Sunday 8th January @ the Red Brick Building - Glastonbury

London based Vibes player at Bocabar Glastonbury on Friday 7th October

Martin Pyne
Friday 7th October
Bocabar Glastonbury

Martin will be performing with the Bocabar 'house' trio. The evening will include choice standards and some original material. Martin was so good we have invited him back for more - see review below

REVIEW of Martin's gig last January at Bocabar

The Jazz Sessions at Bocabar Glastonbury made a swinging return for 2016 with London based vibraphone player Martin Pyne. It was clear right from the opening number that the crowd were in for a night of passionate and engaging music. (Not to mention the food, which is always top notch)

Martin performed a mix of jazz standards and his own jazz compositions with the Bocabar ‘house’ trio of Adrian Smith on double bass, Trevor Davis on drums and Hywel Davis on piano. The set included a wide range material from blues and bebop to ballads and bossa nova. Each song took a different feel and style from upbeat numbers to cool and moody. The vibraphone is such an amazing instrument who’s sound seems to wrap you up like a warm cosy blanket for your ears. 

‘Cuban Freddie,’ a Cuban re-imagining of Miles Davis’ classic blues Freddie Freelaoder,’ featured some great rhythmic interplay between Trevor on drums and Martin on percussion. Reggae influences could be heard in the upbeat version of Thelonius Monks’ blues ‘Hackensack’ You could tell that the four musicians on stage were enjoying themselves as much as those listening as they wove through the varied set giving each song a sense of intimacy and purpose. If this session is anything to go by then the rest of the year at the Bocabar is something to look forward to. The venue seems to have been built for jazz. You get the feeling that you in a top London jazz club, only better. Plus it is only down the road!

“Really LOVELY jazz evening last night. The best yet! Loved the way Martin Pyne had the audience listening from the word go. He had such a sensitive quiet sound but with unbelievable dexterity and finesse. Lovely communication too, drawing us all in to listen…….so glad to have been there” – Helen Lunt (Street)

“An impressive and sensitive performance in an intimate venue. It was a real treat to see and hear musicians of this standard right on my doorstep.”– Gary Amos (Wookey Hole)

Martin Pyne is a composer and improviser whose music draws on a wide range of influences including free improv, Americana, electronica and classical. His music has been featured on BBC 6 Music "The Freak Zone", and on BBC Radio 3 Late Junction and on Resonance FM.

Album Reviews

"Busnoys San Angelo offers an intelligent, imaginative combination of vibes, bass guitar and drums. At times recalling Gary Burton's sixties group with Steve Swallow, this is a genuinely contemporary record that should appeal to new as well as established jazz fans" - JAZZ UK MAGAZINE

Jazz Sessions @ Bocabar Glastonbury - Friday 26th August and Friday 2nd July

We have two very exciting gigs coming up at the Bocabar in Glastonbury - advance booking is definitely recommended for these awesome nights of jazz
http://glastonbury.bocabar.co.uk/bocabar-jazz-sessions/

Friday 26th August:  Sirkis/Bialas International Quartet. A fresh new collaboration between Israeli UK-resident drummer/composer, Asaf Sirkis, and Polish vocalist/composer, Sylwia Bialas, and featuring Frank Harrison on piano and keyboards and Scottish bassist, Kevin Glasgow. Expect an evening of soulful melodies covering a wide range of influences including contemporary classical music, Polish folk, and South Indian and Middle Eastern music. £5 (gig only) and £14 (gig and mezze)

 

Friday 2nd September: Andy Sheppard's Pushy Doctors. A great ‘anarchistic’ ride through standards of jazz pop and beyond by this hard swinging ‘out there’ classic organ trio. Formed to play in the deep club/bar environment this disrespectful grooving band can really blow the roof off. Andy Sheppard (saxophones), Dan Moore (keys) & Tony Orrell (Drums). Tickets £10 (gig only - seated). Limited number of tables available for £18 (gig & mezze).

Gypsy Jazz Trio - Friday 1st July

Gypsy jazz trio Bartoune will be playing at the Bocabar on Friday 1^st July. This hot-club style outfit will take you on a journey through desert caravans, Mediterranean vibes and 40s swing-dance halls. Their fresh sound includes mellow clarinet tones and driving Bari sax, all under pinned by the tight swing of vibrant guitar and double bass. Support on the night comes in the form of popular local jazz trio ‘Three Cornered Hat’ who will be performing jazz classics perfect for that Bocabar Jazz Session experience.

This will be another wonderful night of music and great food at one of the South West’s best jazz clubs. To book in advance please call 01458 440558 or email bocabarglastonbury@btconnect.com Entry is £5 per person or £14 per person to book a table with Mezze platter.

Ben Waghorn at Bocabar on Friday 3rd of June - Jazz in Glastonbury

Ben Waghorn

Bocabar Jazz Sessions
Friday 3rd June 2016
Bocabar Glastonbury
The Red Brick Building Centre
Morland Road
Glastonbury
Somerset BA6 9FT
Telephone: 01458 440558

This Friday’s jazz session at the Bocabar features Bristol based saxophone player Ben Waghorn performing a selection of jazz standards with the Bocabar ‘house’ band. This is rare opportunity to hear Ben in an intimate jazz club setting as he is usually busy TV work, West End Shows or touring. Ben has performed with some of the country’s leading jazz and pop artists including Keith Tippett, Slowly Rolling Camera, Kasabian, Goldfrapp and Portishead. 

This will be another wonderful night of music and great food at one of the South West’s best jazz clubs. To book in advance please call 01458 440558 or email bocabarglastonbury@btconnect.com Entry is £5 per person or £12 per person to book a table with Mezze platter.

Jazz Session @ Bocabar Glastonbury - Friday 6th May

The Andy Hague Quintet + Support
Jazz Session @ Bocabar Glastonbury
Friday 6th May 7.30pm

The 'A List' of the Bristol jazz scene and some of the best jazz players in the UK. Bristol based trumpeter Andy Hague has been leading his quintet for over twenty years, and it is one of the most popular bands in the area.

The group has made many appearances at festivals such as Brecon, Swanage and Glastonbury, and recorded four broadcasts for the BBC’s Jazz Notes programme back in the 90s.

A glowing review in The Independent on Sunday – “The collective impact of what amounts to a South-West supergroup was close to overpowering.”

Teignmouth Jazz -  "And fabulous it was.  Everyone was buzzing after the gig.  "Really tight and sensitive playing and interaction... Fantastic... Well up to the national benchmark....The best gig I've been to recently...." were just some of the comments flying around.  And the Andy Hague Quintet CD, on sale at the venue, Cross My Palm, stands repeated playing."

Stratford Jazz -  "the scene was set for an evening of quality jazz very much entrenched in the Blue Note era – accessible, straight-ahead and swinging."

Hague’s current quintet line-up is Andy Hague – trumpet/flugelhorn, long-term associates Ben Waghorn – saxes and Jim Blomfield – piano, and younger generation rising stars Riaan Vosloo – double bass and Mark Whitlam – drums, and on their recent CD release Cross My Palm they are augmented on two tracks each by guests saxophonist Jake McMurchie and vocalist Brigitte Beraha.

To book in advance please call 01458 440558 or email bocabarglastonbury@btconnect.com Entry is £5 per person or £12 per person to book a table with Mezze platter.

http://glastonbury.bocabar.co.uk/bocabar-jazz-sessions/

Sunday Lunch Jazz @ The Bocabar Glastonbury - 10th April 1pm

Sunday Lunch Jazz @ The Bocabar Glastonbury 
10th April 
Music from 1pm to 3pm
FREE ENTRY



The Wells Jazz Collective are hosting a Sunday Lunchtime Jazz session at the Bocabar in Glastonbury. The next session will be on Sunday 10th April starting at 1pm. Entry is FREE and you can choose to just come along and have a listen or combine this with drinks and a meal, it is up to you. These sessions feature local musicians who are involved in the umbrella of the Wells Jazz Collective (WJC) We are hoping this will become a regular event so please come and support live jazz in Somerset.

Please contact Paul Cannon if you would like to perform at one of these events
milton.bluesman@hotmail.com

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Jazz Radio Show on GFM 107.1 hosted by Paul Cannon of the WJC
Featuring interviews, live recordings from the Bocabar and some great jazz tracks hand picked by Paul. 
http://www.glastonburyfm.co.uk/ 

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Friday Jazz Sessions @ The Bocabar Glastonbury
The South West's Newest and best jazz venue featuring top class UK and international musicians plus the very best from Somerset, Wiltshire, Bath and Bristol. 
http://glastonbury.bocabar.co.uk/bocabar-jazz-sessions/

Jazz on Friday 4th March in Glastonbury

Jazz Songstress at Bocabar

This month’s jazz session will take you on a journey through some of the songs that have made jazz history. Classic showstoppers from stage and screen plus choice numbers from the ‘Great American Songbook,’ this evening is not to be missed if you love your jazz.

Jo Secombe is a an exceptionally talented vocalist who’s style reflects her love for songs from the 40s swing band era, stage musicals, gospel and soul music. She loves to sing those rare, often lest out, verses and chooses songs that each tell it’s own story. Tonight’s song selection will include Cab Calloway, Rogers and Hart, Blossom Dearie and Hoagy Carmichael.

Jo is always in high demand so this is a rare opportunity to see and hear this charismatic jazz vocalist in an intimate jazz club setting. Tonight she will be performing with the wonderful Bocabar ‘house’ trio of Hywel Davis – piano, Adrian Smith – double bass and Trevor Davis – drums. We are also excited to announce that, due to popular demand, Canadian sax player Terry Quinney will also be joining us as on the night.

Last month’s event sold out in advance so please book early if you would like a table. The Jo Sercombe Quartet are performing on Friday the 4^th of March at the Bocabar Glastonbury. To book in advance please call 01458 440558 or email bocabarglastonbury@btconnect.com Entry is £5 per person or £12 per person to book a table with Mezze platter.

Jazz Double Bill at Bocabar - Friday 5th Feb

The monthly jazz sessions at the Bocabar in Glastonbury has established itself as the place to be for great food and live jazz. This month we have a double bill featuring the cool music of Blue Note Records and the sound of swinging guitars.

The Sound of Blue Note is a quintet hailing from Wiltshire who have been making their presence felt in the jazz scene all over the country. Their impressive live shows and authentic style has gained them many accolades from the jazz establishment. 

‘The Sound Of Blue Note takes its lead from the greatest jazz recordings on the iconic jazz label. However, this is no slavish copy. The band perform gems from a treasure trove of originals from the likes of Freddie Hubbard, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan and others but retains an identity, impressively, of its own. Slick ensemble passages alternate with inspired solos to bring this exceptional material very much to life! This may be a celebration of a golden musical age but in a modern and very relevant context.' -Alan Barnes 

'I'm always pleased to get a call to play with the Sound of Blue Note. The guys play with energy & commitment & the audiences always seem to love the music!' - Mark Nightingale

We are also featuring the Madelin Veale trio as the support act on the night. Richard Madelin and Terry Veale are two of the best exponents of jazz guitar in the Sound West taking their influence from the legendary Wes Montgomery and Jim Hall. Playing numbers from the Great American Songbook, expect strong melodies, rich harmonies and plenty of swing.

To book in advance please call 01458 440558 or email bocabarglastonbury@btconnect.com Entry is £5 per person or £12 per person to book a table with Mezze platter.

Play Jazz Weekend 2016 - Wiltshire Music Centre

A plug for jazz further afield

This excellent workshop is run by our good friend Rachel Kerry over at the Wiltshire Music Centre. With great tutors and a wonderful atmosphere, places do tend to go quickly! If you book a place be sure to promote the Wells Jam sessions to everyone.


Play Jazz Weekend 2016 -   Bookings now open!

Tutors: Alan Barnes - saxophone, Damian Cook - saxophone, Andy Hague - trumpet/drums
Jim Blomfield - piano  and Brigitte Beraha - vocals
SATURDAY 28th – SUNDAY 29th May 2016 (Bank holiday weekend) at Wiltshire
Music Centre, Bradford on Avon

Great price - £120 (£90 for full time students), Early-bird discount - £110 for bookings by 6th March
Bass players & drummers - £59
www.playjazzweekend.co.uk 

Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Play-Jazz-Weekend/197623616934211?ref=bookmarks

Jazz Vibes at Bocabar - Friday 8th January 2016

The popular Jazz Sessions at Bocabar Glastonbury return on Friday 8th January with a swinging evening of music.  This month we welcome the amazing vibraphone player Martin Pyne who will be performing a mix of jazz standards and his own jazz compositions with the Bocabar ‘house’ trio of Adrian Smith on double bass, Trevor Davis on drums and Hywel Davis on piano. Expect an evening of passionate and engaging improvisation from this London based vibraphone player.

Martin Pyne is a composer and improviser whose music draws on a wide range of influences - jazz, free improv, Americana, electronica and classical. His music has been featured on BBC 6 Music "The Freak Zone", and on BBC Radio 3 Late Junction and on Resonance FM. 

Tickets - available in advance and on door. (Doors open 7.30pm) 
£5 (music only); £12 (table reservation - Mezze platter & music). Booking advisable.

Bocabar - The Red Brick Building, Glastonbury BA6 9FT                      

email Bocabarglastonbury@btconnect.com
Telephone: 01458 440558