Last night of “Not the Olympics” at Oliver’s featuring Geoff Simkins Don’t let appearances deceive you. This one time drummer may have made early appearances with Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra and the Temperance Seven and his principal stylistic influences have been the American alto player Lee Konitz and tenor player Warne Marsh. However, according to the great British freeContinue reading “They Think It’s All Over – not quite…. Geoff Simkins (and Dave Cliff) at Oliver’s tonight – plus sitting in”
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Chick Corea and Gary Burton turn to Greenwich for Fashion, Jazz… and Nadatar
Tonight’s featured band is Simon Purcell’s “Nadatar”. Tonight’s band “Nadatar” is a reformation of a group from some time ago (a quartet with the alto saxophonist Mike Williams, bassist Ricardo Dos Santos and drummers Dave Wickins or Tom Gordon as well as the reclusive but brilliant trumpeter Paul Edmond). Now regrouped with Julian Siegel (saxophones),Continue reading “Chick Corea and Gary Burton turn to Greenwich for Fashion, Jazz… and Nadatar”
“Not the Olympics” @ Oliver’s – Second Night of Sixteen!
“Not the Olympics” Special Season at Oliver’s… now up and running Saturday July 28th is Day 2 of the 2 weeks of gigs at “Not the Olympics” at Oliver’s. A second gig tonight with my own band with Julian Siegel, Chris Batchelor, Gene Calderazzo and Amy Baldwin. The mini-season, coinciding with the London Olympics (am IContinue reading ““Not the Olympics” @ Oliver’s – Second Night of Sixteen!”
Special Olympic Season at Oliver’s in Greenwich
Special “Olympic Season” of gigs at Oliver’s in Greenwich, more details to follow shortly… July 27th Simon Purcell Quintet featuring Julian Siegel, Chris Batchelor, Gene Calderazzo and Steve Watts July 28th Simon Purcell Quintet featuring Julian Siegel, Chris Batchelor, Gene Calderazzo and Steve Watts July 29th Martin Speake Trio featuring Dave Green and Gene CalderazzoContinue reading “Special Olympic Season at Oliver’s in Greenwich”
Finchley Arts Festival – with Anita Wardell and Julian Siegel
October 15th – Finchley Arts Festival – Simon Purcell Trio (Gene Calderazzo and Steve Watts) plus special guests Anita Wardell and Julian Siegel. A special event, featuring re-workings of standards and multiple combinations of music and voice. Simon used to work regularly with Anita Wardell in the 1990s… click here for the Finchley Arts Festival.
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