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 Aileen May (string bass). The numbers we particularly liked were 'Bye and Bye' (vocal by Roy) and 'I Ain't Gonna Give You None of my Jelly Roll' (vocal by Pete). Roger Dobbin (washboard, etc.) joined the band throughout the second half. The first group of guests (pictured) comprised Fred Shaw (cornet), Mark Goodin (clarinet), Mo Kahn (ukelele) and Tony Pile (banjo). They played 'Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone' and 'Am I Blue', to which we danced. Fred then played 'One Sweet Letter from You' with John Parsons (clarinet) and Ken Clayton (trombone). The last special line up was the base band with Ken Clayton playing 'Lady be Good' and 'Don't You Sweetheart Me'. We stayed for the finale with every musician playing, despite reservations, because Derek was back from Oban and we wanted him to experience it before driving him to the station. It was bad but has been worse in the past. Regulars Maggie and David insist that this last number routine is actually enjoyable !
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