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This evening we tried a new jazz venue, Elstead Mill, where the Golden Eagle Jazz Band were playing. The Band comprised Kevin Scott (leader, banjo, vocals), Mike Scroxton (trumpet, vocals), Roy Stokes (trombone, one vocal), Alan Cresswell (clarinet), Peter Clancy (string bass) and Pete Jackman (drums). This is a trad band with humour thrown in, not unlike Redwing. Alan Cresswell was the main difference; a fine musician we don't often see. Our favourite numbers were:
'One Sweet Letter From You', with Kevin singing well as always;
and Roy's vocal 'Curse of an Aching Heart'.
Peter Tallent (trombone) sat in for 'Tishomingo Blues' and 'Girl of my Dreams' and then joined the full band for the final session.
We chatted to John and Helen who we used to see at the Watermans Arms. Helen was very complimentary about Selina's legs, shown off in straight white mini-skirt. We told John that our friends the Holts seem to think we are alcoholic, sex-crazed petrol heads. He wanted to know if the middle item is true !

Labels: Jazz