Thursday, January 10th, 2013
Well, sorry if the greeting is a bit late but as Louis Armstrong used to say ‘it’s from the heart!’. Christmas is over; we’ve escaped the threatened Armageddon of 12/12/12 – and so whoop-de-doo for 2013. All the chaps of the Half Dozen wish you their best as do I – and we’re heading for [...]
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.
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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A whole weekend for my old friend (and tireless promoter!) TIM LORD! I’ll be starting at EGO’S WINE BAR, LUDLOW on the evening of Friday 24th (with the great Paul Sawtell); then moving across to BRIDGNORTH for a lunchtime session at the COACH HOUSE HOTEL (46 Hospital Street, Bridgnorth WV15 5AR, with that fine pianist Liam Donachie) and ending up on Sunday lunchtime for a final session with Paul Sawtell (venue to be finalized but I THINK it’s ‘The Bridge House) . Can’t wait to see you! For tickets (and more information !) please call TIM:07710 242446
TONY COMPTON and I come back to Priory Park, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea for the latest of our great Bandstand concerts promoted by our tireless friend Rosemary Pennington. The music goes from 3-5pm and we look forward to seeing you there – it’s ALWAYS a pleasure. Check out the new Visitors’ Centre and re-furbished Musem too – and the Walled Garden looks georgeous at this time of year ……….!
We bring our great show ‘ROCKING IN RHYTHM’ – starring PAUL JONES and my HALF-DOZEN (starring British Jazz Award pollwinners Julian Marc Stringle, Craig Milverton et.al) - to the BECK THEATRE, GRANGE ROAD, HAYES UB3 2UE. This is one of our rare London appearances (until we get back to Ronnie Scott’s!) so do come and see us! A great mix of Paul’s legendary hits and delights from the songbooks of American and Britain. Oh- and (of course!) some blues too!!!
Box office number for the Beck Theatre:020 8561 8371 and they’re open Monday-Saturday, 10am to 8pm. See you!
Digby's latest album with his legendary Half Dozen and special guest George Melly » more »
Track 2: It's a Pity to Say Goodnight
Digby's classic Quintet partnership with trombonist Pete Strange immortalized live in l978 at London's Pizza Express » more »
Track 1: Struttin' With Some Barbecue
