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Update!!

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

Dear everyone! Just to let you know that my site is fully recovered after its recent infection! Poor thing! But my guru Dr.Keith Millington has put everything to rights and once again you’re safe to come in and take a look around. Not everything may be in QUITE the right place yet but I’m working [...]

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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 Rocking 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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Monday, May 21st, 2012:

Presenting our show ‘ROCKING IN RHYTHM’ starring the great PAUL JONES and our pollwinning HALF DOZEN in concert at BUXTON OPERA HOUSE, Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6XN. For tickets/information please call the Opera House on 0845 127 2190. The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets range from £16-£18 with concessions. We look forward to seeing you!

Thursday, May 24th, 2012:

With a truly All-Star band, led by my dear friend Dave Shepherd  - Britain’s Benny Goodman! – raising money for MacMillan Cancer Support – at Holbourne Bashley Country Club, Sway Road, New Milton, BH25 5QR Hampshire. Do book early as this concert – for the best of all causes – is always sold out quickly. For tickets and information contact Ros Glickman on 01425 628032

Friday, May 25th, 2012:

A marvellous return visit to Ludlow for our great friend Tim Lord to play a duo set with the fantastic pianist PAUL SAWTELL for  Ego’s Wine Bar, Quality Square, Ludlow SY8 1AR. For more details please call Ego’s on:01584 878000 – and do get there early as it gets crowded!

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Scenes From A Jazz Life

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Things Ain't What They Used To Be

Digby's latest album with his legendary Half Dozen and special guest George Melly » more »

Track 2: It's a Pity to Say Goodnight

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Partners In Time

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

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