On Wednesday evening we saw the Blue Moon Jazz band at the
Watermans Arms, Hersham. The base band comprises Mike Scroxton (trumpet, vocals), Roy Stokes (trombone, the odd vocal), Alan Matravers (alto sax), John Bryant (banjo), Pete Nevard (banjo, vocals) and Aileen May (string bass). Our favourite numbers with this line-up were 'Tishomingo Blues' played at the right speed and 'Blues my Naughtie Sweetie Gave to me'. After the break, for which a fine buffet was provided, and a raffle, the band was joined as always by Roger Dobbin on washboard. There were then two groups of guests. Guest group 1 comprised Tony Karavis (trumpet), Mark Goodin (clarinet), Ken Clayton (trombone), Tony Pyle (banjo, vocal) and Mike Broad (bass). They played 'When you're Smiling' with Tony Pyle's vocal rather drowned out and one other number. Guest group 2 comprised Dave Stradwick (trumpet), John Parsons (clarinet), Peter Talent (trombone), Mo Kahn (ukelele) and Harvey Palmer (bass). Finally the band returned to normal but with Jed Kearse (trombone, vocals) as pictured. We had never heard Jed sing before so were surprised by his fine vocal rendition of 'Milneberg Joys' and a 'Shuffle Blues'. If any of the musicians read this please e-mail missing surnames and surname spelling corrections.
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