Fleece Jazz at Stoke by Nayland Hotel©

Current Programme

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Just a taste of the May 2012 into August 2012 season

Our next season of gigs will be a summer scorcher
with a return visit for the fabulous Phronesis,
Clark Tracey's Art Blakey Tribute, and
the brilliant Barb Jungr.

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Frank Harrison Trio
Frank Harrison

With Frank Harrison piano, Davide Petrowka bass, Stephen Keogh drums
It is always a pleasure to welcome Frank Harrison whether with Gilad Atzmon's acclaimed Orient House Ensemble or Frank Williams's African Jazz Quintet but especially with own very distinguished trio. He is undoubtedly one of the most talented young pianists on the UK circuit and in Europe
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Latin Underground, featuring Robin Jones
Robin Jones

With Robin Jones congas / percussion, Nick Walker sax, Gavin Broom trumpet, Andrew Noble piano, Jonny Gee bass , Mark Cecil drums /timbales
Robin Jones is recognised as of one of the finest exponents of the Afro-Cuban jazz idiom and leads one of the premier jazz groups around today with many fine recordings to its name. We are delighted to welcome him and his fabulous sextet back to Fleece Jazz
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Mark Crooks Quartet
Mark Crooks

With Mark Crooks sax / clarinet John Pearce piano Dave Chamberlain bass Steve Brown drums
Whether on clarinet or tenor saxophone Mark is sure to delight us with his brilliance. His career has had many high points one of which was playing the part of Artie Shaw in a gala performance in Dublin which so impressed that he was then invited to perform a Benny Goodman programme followed by featuring as clarinet soloist in an all American band at the Lincoln Center in New York
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Sarah Moule Quartet
Sarah Moule

With Sarah Moule vocals, Simon Wallace piano, Mick Hutton bass, Paul Robinson drums
Sarah Moule is one of our most exciting vocal talents. Compelling empowering and highly original was the audience reaction to a recent show of tonight's singing star whose warmth can lift a lyric off the page
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9 March, £15
Adam Glasser Quartet
Adam Glasser

With Adam Glasser harmonica, Robin Aspland piano, Alec Dankworth bass, Frank Tonto drums
A very respected musician Adam is one of the UK's leading chromatic harmonica players appearing on many gigs sessions and recordings. He has also played keyboards for Martha Reeves, Jimmy Witherspoon and many others and done much work in theatre and feature films
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16 March, £17
Damon Brown International Quintet
Damon Brown

With Damon Brown trumpet, Martin Zenker bass, Yutaka Shiina piano, Christian Brewer sax, Matt Skelton drums.
Damon Brown appearances at Fleece Jazz have been legendary and this band will add a new chapter to the story. Damon has toured Japan three times with Yutaka Shiina Japan's premier jazz pianist and composer. They and Martin Zenker the double-bass virtuoso have a shared love of the great Hard Bop composers and performers.
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23 March, £15
Art Themen Quartet
Art Themen

With Art Themen sax, John Donaldson piano, Paul Morgan bass and Clark Tracey drums.
Art Themen, the saxophone playing orthopaedic surgeon, has been an appealing presence on the British jazz circuit for 40 years and has not lost his appetite for the game. We certainly have not lost our appetite for him.
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30 March, £15
Marlene Ver Planck
Marlene Ver Planck

With Marlene Ver Planck vocals, John Pearce piano, Bobby Worth drums, Paul Morgan bass
Marlene is a contemporary singer who can stand comparison with the greats. Her superb voice is matched with a flawless technique and the New York Times thinks she may be the most accomplished interpreter of popular material performing today!
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6 April, £22
Martin Taylor and Alan Barnes
Alan and Martin

With Martin Taylor guitar, Alan Barnes saxophones / clarinets
Martin Taylor's immaculate style has seen him recognised as one of the world's foremost guitarists. A veritable maestro his silky accessible tones and formidable technique are unmistakable.
Alan Barnes is possibly the most renowned and respected saxophonist in Britain. Apart from also being a maestro he is a serious educator being a fellow of Leeds College a broadcaster and an entertainer par excellence.
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13 April, £15
Ed Jones Quartet
Ed Jones

With Ed Jones sax, Ross Stanley piano, Rian Vosloo bass, Tim Giles drums
One of the most exciting and innovative band leaders in Britain Ed Jones playing has been described as fluent, distinctive, vigorous, volcanic and more. An improviser to his fingertips this will be an explosive and wonderful night.
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20 April, £15
Janet Seidel
Janet Seidel

With Janet Seidel vocals, Chuck Morgan guitar, David Seidel bass
Janet Seidel is Australia's first lady of jazz singing. A world class performer not just at home but all over the eastern world including Japan where her CD's regularly top the jazz charts.
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Saturday, 28 April, £25
Claire Martin
Claire Martin

1000th FLEECE CELEBRATION GIG with Claire Martin OBE vocals, Gareth Williams piano, Lawrence Cottle bass, Kristiam Leth drums
Claire Martin is the UK's No 1 jazz vocalist and has been the driving force behind the UK's jazz scene for 25 years. Claire made the first of her Fleece Jazz appearances in our first year 1993 and we are delighted that she has agreed to come and help us celebrate this proud landmark
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