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On Wednesday evening we saw the Blue Moon Jazz band at the Watermans Arms, Hersham. The base band was the normal line-up,comprising Mike Scroxton (trumpet, vocals), Roy Stokes (trombone), Alan Matravers (alto sax), John Bryant (banjo), Pete Nevard (banjo, vocals and fellow West Ham supporter) and Aileen May (string bass). Our favourite number with this line-up was 'Melancholy Blues', to which we danced. The first group of guests (pictured) comprised Tony Nutt (cornet) and John Parsons (clarinet). They played 'Tin Roof Blues' and 'Rosetta'. The base band returned with Tony Pile on banjo, whereby Mike announced they would play a number never attempted before in honour of Selina Burton. The title was 'Short Dress Girl' ! Peter Tallent then joined the band on trombone for 'Shine' (Tony Pile vocal) and 'I'll see you in my Dreams'(Pete Nevard vocal). We were both so tired by then that we left.

Labels: Jazz