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Sunday, April 30, 2006

Gatsby Jazz Band at the Wych Elm

On Saturday evening we went to The Wych Elm in Elm Road, Kingston Upon Thames, where we saw the Gatsby Jazz Band. The rhythm section is very trad. comprising Sousaphone, Banjo and Washboard/symbol/spoons. The front line comprised trumpet (Alan Jenkins, with great vocals) plus good deputies on clarinet and trombone. Highlight for me again was 'C'est Magnifique' with Alan using a superb French accent.
Leader Mike on banjo has a bawdy turn of phrase that is finely balanced between compliment and insult. The three mature women he referred to as 'bits of crumpet' were flattered but barmaid Margaret clearly objected to him calling her the old scrubber behind the bar. I wonder what she might do to his drink next time ?
Both the bar staff and the locals are very friendly so I can recommend this venue just as a pub. It is a great pity that jazz is only once per month and sometimes we have to miss it because we are away.

posted by Peter # 13:03

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