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On Wednesday evening we saw the Blue Moon Jazz band at the Watermans Arms, Hersham. The base band comprised Mike Scroxton (trumpet, vocals), Peter Clancy alternating with Peter Tallent (trombones), Alan Matravers (alto sax), John Bryant (banjo), Pete Nevard (banjo, vocal) and Aileen May (string bass). Our favourite number with this line-up was 'Tishomingo Blues' with a vocal from Mike. Roger Dobbin joined the band on washboard for the second half, during which various guests played, with Aileen being the only permanent musician. Tony Karavis played cornet for 'Black and Blue' and then, with Tony Pile (banjo) and Mo Kahn (ukelele), 'World is Waiting for the Sunrise'. Fred Shaw (cornet) and Mark Goodin (clarinet) took over for 'Bugle Boy March' as pictured. Unusually, we stayed until the very end, at which point I was reminded why we tend to leave early. The final number was with all the musicians playing at the same time. This does not mean they played together. Mike and Alan seemed to think the result was 'awesome' but I think they must have meant 'awful'.

Labels: Jazz