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We did it again!!!!- thanks to YOU!

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Well, good friends all, it’s been a while since this blog was updated - sorry! Despite the current financial gloom it’s been a busy old Autumn with trips to various festivals and a cruise to the Carribean doing trumpet cabaret on board PandO Liner ‘Artemis’ with their all-star band. As of today (26 November 2009) […]

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About Digby

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Digby became a fulltime jazzman in l977 after twelve years as a qualified librarian in Southend-on-Sea. From l973 he worked his way up as a part-timer through established bands including Hugh Rainey, Eggy Ley, Eric Silk, Keith Nichols, Ron Russell and Lennie Hastings and deputized regularly for Alex Welsh, recording his first album with Welsh's band in l974.

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Shows

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Information regarding Digby's shows, including Rockin' in Rhythm with the Half Dozen and starring Paul Jones, Ella and Louis with the Half Dozen and special guest Maggie Reeday, Jazz Goes To The Movies, Digby's Duo, Trio and Quartet, Lady Sings The Blues.

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Digby's Half-Dozen

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BRITAIN'S MOST EXCITING BAND!

As you read this, Digby (now celebrating more than thirty years in the music business) continues to lead Britain's most exciting young jazz band, his 'Half Dozen'. First formed in l995 the 'Half Dozen' has been constantly praised for its versatility, professionalism and showmanship.

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Sound Archive

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Rare downloads and comprehensive range of sound clips - with links to on-line shopping.

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Forthcoming Gigs

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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010:

With the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND!’ and special guest star VAL WISEMAN for our good friend Trevor Mitchell at EPSOM PLAYHOUSE, Ewell Way, Epsom, Surrey. For bookings please ring: 01372 742226

Friday, March 5th, 2010:

A return to our old friends at ONGAR JAZZ CLUB for an evening of songs and swing with VAL WISEMAN plus Digby’s Half Dozen. Show starts at 8pm. For tickets/information please call Howard Nicholson:(01277) 899504

Sunday, March 7th, 2010:

A special presentation of  ‘JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES’ starring VAL WISEMAN with DIGBY’S HALF-DOZEN at the Regent Centre, 51 High Street, CHRISTCHURCH, Dorset. For tickets please call:01202 479952

A Paul Ripley Music presentation:01905 778177

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