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This evening we saw the Apex Jazz Band at the Cricketers in Horsell Birch, Woking. The band comprised Tony Nutt (cornet), Peter Minett (soprano and alto sax), Bob Dwyer (trombone), Terry Twiss (guitar, banjo, vocals), Bert Shipp (bass guitar, vocals) and Ian Parry (drums).
As usual, our favourite numbers were the slow ones with Terry playing guitar and either Terry or Bert singing.
Everyone was fearful that the heat would be unbearable as the doors and windows are normally closed to minimise noise disturbance to the unfriendly neighbours, two of whom had been drinking in the pub earlier. However, Richard, the bar manager, pleased us all by keeping doors and windows open and risking neighbourly wrath. I do understand that noise is annoying to those not participating but presumably these people chose to live next to a pub so what did they expect; silent drinking ?
While congratulating members of staff, Kim deserves a mention for greeting Brian with a smile and a hello as he arrived. He does appreciate it, as he is ignored by most people.

Labels: Jazz