Starting the New Year at Leigh Jazz Club with the Digby Fairweather All Stars featuring TIM HUSKISSON (clarinet) and some great guests!

Details and tickets from our good friend GARY:01702 482683

With the DIGBY FAIRWEATHER QUARTET at Leigh Highlands Methodist Church, Leigh Highlands, Leigh-on-Sea Essex. For tickets/enquiries contact Les Davis:01702 713971

Special Christmas appearance at The Lord Hood, Creek Road, Greenwich with the great ROY WILLIAMS (pollwinning trombone giant)  and George Bridges and his Bunch. 8pm. Details:Warwick Ledlay:0208 858 2658

Leading the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’ for the ‘Giants of Jazz’ show at Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey. 7.30pm. Co-starring ACKER BILK’S PARAMOUNT JAZZ BAND and KENNY BALL AND HIS JAZZMEN! A great all-star evening! Tickets/details:01306 881717

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

With RON RUSSELL’S band (Tim Huskisson, Jim Douglas, Dave Hewitt et al) for their annual Christmas party at the Walnut Tree, High Street, Yalding Kent. Don’t miss this one! Details from Ron:07773 410133

A concert with our all-star tenpiece ’The Great British Jazz Band’ (featuring Mike Cotton, Dave Shepherd, John Barnes, Roy Williams, Chris Gower, Nick Dawson, Dominic Ashworth, Len Skeat, Pete Cater! - wow! what a line-up!). This one at the Willyots Centre Theatre, Darkes Lane,Potters Bar. Tickets/enquiries:01707 645005

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463 

Digby plays Bridgenorth Jazz Festival for his old frend Tim Lord, with special guests Archie Cotterrell (piano) and - from the Swingle Singers - new star WENDY KNEIPER! This is an evening concert and you can get all the details fromTim on 01746 763685

A special presentation - direct from their Ronnie Scott’s sellout season -  of ‘Ella and Louis’ - starring DIGBY, ANITA WARDELL and the CRAIG MILVERTON TRIO at the Park House Club, 20 Park Place, Cardiff, South Wales. This is a beautiful club and a great meal in luxury surroundings is included in the price of admission. For details, please call Rhiannon on 02920 224343 or you can e-mail her at:Rhyannon@parkhouseclub.com

Come and hear some nice songs from 7pm - 8.30 with DIGBY, VAL WISEMAN and BRIAN DEE who are appearing for Keith McDowell as part of the new jazz season at the REFORM CLUB, 104 Pall Mall, London. For further details of this exclusive session, please contact Keith on 07768765499

With the DIGBY FAIRWEATHER QUARTET celebrating ‘Twenty years of the National Jazz Archive’! Stories, fun and plenty of great music! 11.30am in the foyer of The Stables Theatre at Wavendon for Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine (who knows, you might see them!!). Tickets/enquiries:01908 280814

A special trip to the STABLES THEATRE, Wavendon to talk about the NATIONAL JAZZ ARCHIVE for their ‘JAZZ MATTERS’ season. The special guest is DAVID NATHAN, Archivist at the NJA;there’ll be music on CD too - and hopefully Sir John and Dame Cleo will drop in! The show starts at 11.30 in the morning and you can get tickets from BECKY at 01908 583151!

Private function (tbc) at Bures.

Our annual concert for PAGLESHAM CHURCH with special guest TONY COMPTON. At the Church, Church End, Paglesham, Essex. Concert starts at 7.30. Tickets and information from VAL WHITTINGHAM:01702 258616

Hosting the ‘Annual Celebrity Lecture’ at the National Jazz Archive with our very special guest Mr. ACKER BILK.

7.30pm for the National Jazz Archive:details of venue/tickets, please call DAVID NATHAN on 020 8502 0181

Presentation concert for Ernie Locke by ‘DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN’ at the Kenneth Moore Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford Essex. 7.30pm (Box Office:0208 553 4466)

A Paul Ripley Promotion:01905 778177

VAL WISEMAN (star of ‘Lady sings the Blues’ for two decades) joins DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN for another  special presentation of their show ‘Jazz Goes to the Movies!’. See Digby Fairweather’s ‘Newsletter no.1′ and his website for details of this fantastic presentation. This time at one of Britain’s greatest jazz venues, THE SANDS, The Old Town Hall, Gainsborough, Lincs. 8.30pm (Tickets/enquiries:01427 811118)

A Paul Ripley presentation:01905 778177

A special session with JULIAN MARC STRINGLE and trio at the BIRCHWOOD PARK GOLF CLUB,Birchwood Road, Dartford DA2 7HJ. For details, phone Hugh/Marian:0208 325 3999

A special appearance by DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN at Henley Jazz Society for Dennis Cox. 8pm. Details: Paul Ripley:01905 778177

A Paul Ripley Booking:01905 778177

Starting three days at the great GUERNSEY JAZZ FESTIVAL for Trevor Cleveland. More stars than you see in Heaven! Come fly with me! Details fromTrevor Cleveland:01481 727637

With VAL WISEMAN and BRIAN DEE (piano) singing and playing some nice songs at the REFORM CLUB, 104 Pall Mall, LONDON SW1Y 5EW. 6.00-8.15pm. Enquiries:0207 930 9374

As above!

As above!

Starting our three-night Autumn season at RONNIE SCOTT’S, 47 FRITH STREET LONDON with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN and special guest ANITA WARDELL! Book early:020 7439 0747

Via Paul Ripley Presentations:01905 778177

Starring at the Queens Theatre Hornchurch with Pete Corrigan’s Band of Hope. Session starts at 1pm (Details:01708 440130)

With the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’ at the Bournemouth Jazz Festival. Details:01425  627107)

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

With the DAVE SHEPHERD ALL STAR DIXIELANDERS and special guest KENNY BALL at the Bournemouth Jazz Festival. Session starts at 2.30pm. Details:01425 627107

With VAL WISEMAN and DIGBY’S HALF-DOZEN presenting ‘Jazz Goes to the Movies’ at Blackwood Miners’ Institute. (Blackwood is north of Newport and nearby to Cwmbran on the A467 off the M4 so it’s an easy trip!). All your favourites from the Silver Screen (or the video club!)

A Paul Ripley Presentation: for more details call Paul Ripley:01905 778177)

At the PIZZA EXPRESS with all-star cast. 8.30pm.10Dean Street, London W1.

At the Mill Theatre, Sonning Eye, Sonning (near Reading) with PAUL JONES and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN in ‘Blowin’ the Blues!’. Concert:8.15pm with supper beforehand. Box Office:0118 969 8000

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

In concert with our all star ten-piece ‘The Great British Jazz Band’ (starring Dave Shepherd, John Barnes, Roy Williams et al) for Leon Morelli at the Carlyon Bay Hotel, St. Austell, Cornwall. It’s a long way but worth the trip!

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

Guesting in a special concert for good friend GILL ALEXANDER with her Quartet at Beccles Church, (near Lowestoft on the A146). 7.30pm.  Details:call Gill on 01379 852721

Duo concert with good friend MARK WALLACE (piano) and guest singer WENDY NEIPER atSuttons Hospital, Charterhouse Square, London EC1 6AN Admission FREE with wine to follow the music - but you need to book! For tickets/details please ring:0207 251 9056

In concert with TONY COMPTON in the Mayor’s Parlour, Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea. 12-1pm. Our annual visit!

Presenting ‘ROCKIN’ IN RHYTHM’, our brand-new show featuring PAUL JONES and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN at the HARLEQUIN, Redhill, Surrey. Book early. For tickets/enquiries ring:01737 765547

 A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

As above!

Presenting ‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’ starring PAUL JONES and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN! At the HALL FOR CORNWALL, BACK QUAY, TRURO. Concert:7.30. BOOK EARLY: Box Office:01872 262466

A Paul Ripley Presentaion:01905 778177

Presenting ‘JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES’,starring VAL WISEMAN (of ‘Lady sings the Blues’) and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN at The Artrix Theatre, 1 School Lane, Bromsgrove. Don’t miss this fantastic new presentation featuring all your favourite songs from the Silver Screen - and the DVD Club! 7.30pm Details/tickets:01527 572730

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Duo concert with good friend Mark WALLACE at Charterhouse Square, LONDON EC1. Admission free. For tickets/details please call:0207 251 9056

Billtopping with JULIAN MARC STRINGLE at the Old Duke Jazz Festival! With Cass Caswell’s All Stars.  Session starts at 4pm! The Old Duke, 45 King Street, Bristol. Details:0117 927 7137

With the Pizza Express All Stars featuring TOMMY WHITTLE in a special memorial concert for the late Allan Ganley. Pizza Express, Dean Street, London W1. Music starts 8.30-ish. A very special evening!

Back at the ‘Spice of Life’, Cambridge Circus;this time with the Ron Russell All Stars!(featuring Dave Hewitt, Tim Huskisson, Jim Douglas, Ron Russell and the great Stan Bourke!) 12.oo-3pm. The third chance to see ‘Spamalot’ next door

A very special BENEFIT CONCERT for Southend’s great friend to music, Roger Pearce! WithTony Compton and friends. Details:01702 435727

With ‘Spice of Life’ AllStars, ‘Spice of Life’ Cambridge Circus, London (Still next door to ‘Spamalot’!) 12.00-3pm

Back to ‘Digby’s Place’ at the Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea (opposite Southend Central Station!). Details:contact Dave or Danny at the Railway:(01702)343194. With TONY COMPTON and guests tba!!! See you there!

Playing for COWES WEEK, ISLE OF WIGHT with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN and PAUL JONES!!!! For details of venue/times please contact SUE BRINTON:01983 246241

Special concert to celebrate the re-opening of Southend Bandstand in beautiful Priory Park, Prittlewell, Southend on Sea. With TONY COMPTON (piano accordion) 2pm-ish.

‘Rockin’ in Rhythm!’ With DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN and PAUL JONES. Good to be back for CarolineRichardson at NORWICH PLAYHOUSE, 42-58 St.George’s Street, Norwich NR3 1AB Box Office:01603 598598. Book early! Concert 7.30pm

A Paul Ripley Presentation.

With the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’ at the beautiful Mill Theatre, Sonning Eye, Reading Berkshire. Dave Shepherd, Roy Williams, Mike Cotton and all the gang! The show starts at 8.15pm.  Details/tickets: David Vass 0118 969 6039

Presenting ‘An afternoon with Dave Shepherd’ as part of the National Jazz Archive’s Open Day 2008. A conversation with Dave followed by an all-star session with ‘Dave Shepherd and Friends’. 2pm-4.30, Loughton Methodist Church, High Street, Loughton, Essex. Details:David Nathan:020 8502 0181

Star concert with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN and PAUL JONES!At Boisdale’s of Belgravia, 15 Eccleston St., London SW1.9.30-11.30pm

Book early - sold out last time!Partyjazz:020 8539 5229

A Party Jazz Presentation (020 8539 5229)

With VAL WISEMAN and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN at The Barn, Carlton, Bedfordshire. 8pm (Details:01702 435727)

A John Tusting Presentation.

Jazz trip to  Bittburg Germany  with Tim Lord’s Dixieland All Stars:Digby, Roy Williams, Julian Marc Stringle, Nick Millward and an all-star cast! There are still places available on this Dixieland joy-ride:for details contact TIM LORD on 01746 765737 or (m)07710 242446. Come fly with us!

A special concert with Digby Fairweather’s All Stars in the grounds of the Palace Rooms, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire. 2pm-5pm. Details/tickets:Tim Wills:01489 893274. Then (after a flying leap!) at the Court Theatre, Pendley, Station Road, Tring Hertfordshire, starring with DAVE MOORWOO0D’S RASCALS OF RHYTHM featuring SUSAN VALLIANT SPEER. 8pm. (details:Ian Martin (01296 668072)

Leading the ten-piece all-star  ’Great British Jazz Band’ (Dave Shepherd, Roy Wiliams, Nick Dawson et al) at the Concorde, Eastleigh, near Southampton for our dear friend Cole Mathieson. Concert starts 9.00pm. Details/tickets:023 8065 1478

PS:Don’t forget to read Cole’s new book ‘Fifty years of jazz at the Concorde’

A Jack Higgins presentation:01621 776463

At the Birmingham Jazz Festival, leading a special tribute to HUMPHREY LYTTELTON sponsored by the Jazz Section of the Musicians Union.8pm. Phone 0121 622 3870 and talk to Julie Plant for details (mobile:07966 527160)!

Back to ‘Digby’s Place’ at the Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea. PLEASE NOTE: just for this once we’re appearing on MONDAY night as Digby’s starring at the Birmingham Jazz Festival in a special tribute session to Humphrey Lyttelton on Tuesday this week! From now on we’re back to EVERY SECOND TUESDAY IN THE MONTH so in case you want to get the dates in your diary now (hope so!!) here they are:August 12/September 9th/October 14/November 11th/December 9th for our CHRISTMAS PARTY. All with TONY COMPTON (accordion) and special guests!!! 8pm. Get there early!- Digby’s buying the drinks!!!!!

With the ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’ at the Chichester Festival. Details tba. Watch this space! Thanks!

 A Jack Higgins Presentation (01621 776463)

Guest at the Birmingham International Jazz Festival. Venues tba. Details:Big Bear Music:0121 454 7020

Guest at Birmingham International Jazz Festival. Venues tba. Details:Big Bear Music:0121 454 7020

Guest at the Chaddesley Corbett Jazz Society for ‘Jazz at the Swan’. 8pm (Chaddesley Corbett is midway between Bromsgrove and Kidderminster on the A448!). Please call Val Chambers for details:01527 878611

Paul Ripley Promotions:01905 778177

Open-air concert at Hillyfields, Enfield with the Colin Peters Quartet. 3-5pm. Bring a hamper!

At the Ludlow Jazz Festival with the ‘British Kings of Swing’ (Roy Williams, Roy Willox et.al) 8pm. Enquiries/tickets:Tim Lord:01746  765737

A Tim Lord Presentation (number above).

With the ‘SOUNDS OF JAZZ’ Spectacular for Jack Higgins: Hartland Abbey, Hartland, North Devon. Starring KENNY BALL, VAL WISEMAN and DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN! 8pm. Enquiries: Hugh Thompson:01271 344248

A Jack Higgins Presentation (01621 776463)

Marching around Covent Garden with Tim Wacher’s Marching Band, then on to the BULL’S HEAD, BARNES for a special session with Digby’s friends Dominic Ashworth(guitar) and Len Skeat(bass) plus the great ART THEMEN (tenor) . Come early for this exciting ‘first’ at the Bulls Head (nearest station:Barnes Bridge). Session starts 8.30pm

At the WINCHFIELD FESTIVAL with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN. 8pm. All details: Jazz Artists Direct:0208 090 2976

 A Jazz Artists Direct Promotion:0208 090 2976

Charity concert for the Citzens’ Advice Bureau with DAVE SHEPHERD and the Dixieland All Stars, South Lawn Hotel, Lymington. 8.30. This should be a great night! Book early - it was packed last time!

Details and tickets:please call Roz Glickman:01425 628032

Another fine session at ‘Digby’s Place’, Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend on Sea. Music starts around 8.15 and finishes when the musicians fall over! Call Dave/Danny for details:(01702) 343194 Starring Britain’s greatest jazz accordionist TONY COMPTON and surprise guests. Come early!

At the Bexley Jazz Club with Joe Mudele’s All Stars in a special memorial session for the late Campbell Burnap. Featuring John Lee (tenor). 8.15pm. Details:0208 467 1350

‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’! With DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN plus PAUL JONES at the Corn Exchange, Kings Lynn PE30 1JW.7.30pm. Do book early - we sell out a bit! Thanks!

 A Paul Ripley Presentation (01905 778177) 

With DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN plus PAUL JONES. A star concert at England’s oldest cinema ‘The Electric Palace’, Kings Quay Street, Harwich, Essex (Box Office:01255 553333). All other enquiries:01255 551667

A Digby Fairweather Presentation.

Back to Digby’s Place for another great session at the Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend on Sea. Music starts at 8.30pm. Admission £5.00. Featuring the great TONY COMPTON and surprise guests (we don’t know who they’ll be either yet!).  Come early anyhow!Contact:Dave or Danny: 01702 343194 for details.

Special presentation concert :’Blowing the Blues’!With DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN plus our good friend PAUL JONES! The R.H.S. Rosemoor, Great Torrington, North Devon.7.30pm. Details:Richard Wolfenden-Brown:01805 622552

 A Jack Higgins Presentation (01621 776463)

With ‘Spice of Life’ AllStars. Spice of Life, Cambridge Circus (still next door to ‘Spamalot’ - very funny!) 12.00-3.00pm

Star concert with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN and PAUL JONES!7.30.  Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5AL(Box Office:01372 742555)

A Jack Higgins Presentation (01621 776463)

Charity concert. Details tba.

Star concert with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN and PAUL JONES (Blues Band/Manfreds/voice of Blues on Radio 2/ as if you needed telling!). The AnvilTheatre, Churchill Way, Basingstoke. (Box Office:01256 844244). 7.30pm.

A Paul Ripley Presentation (01905 778177)

Starring at the Dartmouth Jazz Festival with ‘DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN’. 8pm in concert. Details/tickets:James Harris:01803 770123

Sorry to anyone who panicked! Tonight’s gig (with Julan Marc Stringle, Roger Marks and Craig Milverton’s Trio) isn’t at the Globe! It’s at the BARNFIELD THEATRE, Barnfield Road, Exeter EX1 1SN Concert starts at 8pm. Details/tickets:01392 270891. See you there!

Star session at Birchwood Park Golf Club, South London with JULIAN MARC STRINGLE. 8pm. Book early: 0208 325 3999

Back at our great new club ‘Digby’s Place’ for our monthly residency with TONY COMPTON! Plus special guests! Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea. (Details:David:01702 343194)

Concert at Kenneth Moore Theatre, Ilford, Essex with the ‘DAVE SHEHERD ALL STARS!’ (Digby, Dave, Roy Williams, Nick Dawson, Len Skeat, Allan Ganley). 7.30pm (Box Office:020 8553 4466)

‘President’s Concert’ (that’s me!!) at ONGAR JAZZ, Budworth Hall, Ongar to raise funds for  for the NATIONAL JAZZ ARCHIVE. 8pm. DIGBY FAIRWEATHER ALL STARS plus special guest KENNY BALL. Enquiries:Stan Ball:01277 362309. Book early!

With the all-star ten-piece ‘GREAT BRITISH JAZZ BAND’ (Mike Cotton, Roy Williams, Chris Gower, Dave Shepherd, John Barnes, Nick Dawson, Dominic Ashworth, Len Skeat, Pete Cater)  playing for the ‘GIANTS OF JAZZ’ concert - co-starring Kenny Ball and Mr.Acker Bilk - at Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey. Concert 7.30pm. For tickets/details, please contact: Dorking Halls:01306 879311. BOOK EARLY FOR THIS LEGENDARY EVENING!

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

Masterclass plus concert with Mark Wallace at Latymer Upper School, Hammersmith. Hugh Grant’s old school! Private I’m afraid.

It’s that Rainey day again! Or rather evening! See 15 April for full details! Thanks!

Guesting withBritain’s legendary bebop founder, bassist JOE MUDELE’S QUARTET and new-star tenorist JO FOOKES (direct from Humphrey Lyttelton’s band!) at BEXLEY JAZZ CLUB, The King’s Head, Bexley Village, Old Bexley, DA5 1oo. (Details:01322 553137) Session starts 8.30pm! Come early!

Presenting lecture ‘George Melly ‘n’ me’ at the Shakespeare Hotel, Stratford on Avon. 1pm (Enquiries:01702 435727)

Guest at the Chaddesley Corbett Jazz Club. 8pm (Chaddesley Corbett is midway between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove on the A448) 8pm. Details: Paul Ripley:01905 778177

Leading ‘The Great British Jazz Band’ at the Concorde Club, Eastleigh, near Southampton for our dear friend Cole Mathieson!Details/tickets:023 8065 1478

PS:don’t forget to read Cole’s new book telling the jazz story of ‘50 years at the Concorde’!

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

With Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen, in concert in the grounds of the Palace Rooms, Bishop’s Waltham, Hampshire. 2pm-5pm.

Details/tickets:Tim Wills:01489  893274

A Jack Higgins Presentation:01621 776463

Guest at the Chaddesley Corbett Jazz Club, Chaddesley Corbett (midway between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove on the A448).

A Paul Ripley promotion:01905 778177

Fronting the HUGH RAINEY BAND at the Rettendon Lodge Country Inn, Hayes Chase, Wickford, Near Battlesbridge! 8.30pm. Come along and hear Hugh’s fine band! (Enquiries: 01245 320060)

Benefit Concert at 100 Club, 100 Oxford Street for the great British trumpeter AlanElsdon. Book early! With Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen/Digby Fairweather All Stars/ others to be announced! (Bookings:Jeff Horton:020 8636 0933)

Star concert with ‘DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN’ at Pinner Church, Pinner, Middlesex. All the celebritieswill be there including our good friend, journalist Peter Vacher! Enquiries/tickets:Stuart Nattress:020 8866 0217

Our second night at ‘Digby’s Place’ with TONY COMPTON plus guests. Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea. 8pm (or earlier if you fancy a drink!) Details:David:01702 343194

Celebrity jazz evening with Dave Browning Trio plus Carole Braithwaite (vocals) at the ESTUARY CLUB, London Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex. (Details/tickets:01702 477022)

A special presentation of ‘Blowin’ the Blues’  with ‘DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN’ and PAUL JONES! Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill, Cambs (Box office:01440 714140). Make sure to book early!Thanks!

A Jack Higgins Presentation (01621 776463)

Special concert with ‘DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN’ at Rotary Club, Eastbourne. Tickets/details:Jeff Williams:01323 722439

Guest with HUGH RAINEY Jazz Band, The Lodge, Rettendon, near Rayleigh, Essex. 8pm

private function

Having a blow with TIM HUSKISSON’S QUARTET (featuring the great pianist JOHN CHINA)  at ‘The Old House’ , Billericay Road, Brentwood (Details:01277 810337)

With DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN and our good friend PAUL JONES (Blues Band/Manfreds/Voice of Blues Radio 2) at the marvellous STABLES THEATRE WAVENDON for Sir JohnDankworth and Dame Cleo Laine! Box Office:01908 280800. Book early!

 A Jack Higgins Presentation (01621 776463)

Fronting the HUGH RAINEY BAND at The Lodge, Rettendon, Essex. For full details of how to get there please see Tuesday 15 April. It’s one of my favourite bands so come on along! Session starts 8.30pm and the joint’ll be jumping!

Raising funds for our FAIRHAVENS hospice. I’ll be doing an afternoon set with handsome (!) Tony Compton (jazz accordion) at Mill Hall Rayleigh as part of their all-day event to raise much needed money for one of the greatest causes we have. Do come along; enjoy the day and give as generously as you POSSIBLY can for our wonderful Hospice.

At the Bulls Head, Barnes Bridge, Twickenham. DIGBY FAIRWEATHER AND FRIENDS featuring polltopping guitarist DOMINIC ASHWORTH and very special guests DUNCAN LAMONT (tenor) and STEVE WATERMAN (trumpet). 8.30pm.Book early!

A ‘Jazz Artists Direct’ Promotion:0208 090 2976

With the great American singer-pianist DARYL SHERMAN at the Landmark Centre, Teddington, Middlesex. 8pm. Details/tickets:020 8977 7558

A ‘Jazz Artists Direct’ Presentation (0208 090 2976)

GRAND OPENING! ‘Digby’s Place’ Railway Hotel, Clifftown Road, Southend on Sea, Essex. DIGBY FAIRWEATHER/TONY COMPTON DUO. Our FIRST Southend residency. Get there early! 8pm. Enquiries/tickets:David:01702 343194.

With the PIZZA EXPRESS ALL STARS! (Tommy Whittle, Roy Williams, Julian Marc Stringle, Martin Litton, Len Skeat, Allan Ganley). Ruislip Manor Sports and Social Club, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip HA4 6JQ (Nearest tube:Ruislip Manor). 12.00-3pm. Come early!

With DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF-DOZEN and our good friend PAUL JONES at the CONCORDE CLUB, SCHOOL LANE, EAST LEIGH, NEAR SOUTHAMPTON. Show:8.45. Bookings:023 8065 1478 (This is a special anniversary for Paul who did his first-ever gig at the Concorde with Manfred Mann!!)

With the DIGBY FAIRWEATHER ALL STARS (featuring Tim Huskissson, Dave Hewitt, John China et al) at the E.K.Cole Club, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea. 8pm (Details:Gary:01702 482683). Hope to see you there!

We present ‘Rockin’ in Rhythm’ with PAUL JONES and DIGBY’S HALF-DOZEN at DARLINGTON ARTS CENTRE (straight up the A1M!). Tickets/enquiries:01325 486555

A Paul Ripley Presentation:01905 778177

Estuary Club, London Road, Leigh-on-Sea with Dave Browning Trio - 8pm.

Lakeside Country Club, Dereham Norfolk. Guest with Phil Brooke Trio. 8pm

with JULIAN STRINGLE ALLSTARS, Birchwood Park Golf Club - 8pm.

with ‘Lady sings the Blues’ Swansea Theatre - 7.30p.

The start of three days ‘on the road’! DIGBY, THE HALF DOZEN and our very special guest VAL WISEMAN bring their new revue ‘JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES’ to HUNTINGDON HALL, CHAPEL WALK, WORCESTER WR1 3ND. Details and tickets please call:01905 611714

Chigwell Metropolitan Social Club, Chigwell, Essex, with RON RUSSELL JAZZBAND - 8pm.

Lunchtime Fundraiser for National Jazz Archive, 100 Oxford Street, London. DIGBY FAIRWEATHER-JULIAN MARC STRINGLE ALL-STARS with special guests including CAMPBELL BURNAP.

Epsom Playhouse Jazz Club, Epsom, Surrey with RON RUSSELL JAZZBAND.

NEW YEARS’ EVE: with DIGBY FAIRWEATHER’S HALF DOZEN, Melbourne-Ardenleigh Hotel, Isle of Wight - 8pm-unconscious!

with PAUL JONES, THE HALF-DOZEN AND SPECIAL GUESTS, Charity concert, Cranleigh Arts Centre, Surrey - 8pm.

Christmas party with DIGBY AND FRIENDS, Bulls Head, Barnes - 8.30pm.

with RON RUSSELL JAZZBAND at Walnut Tree, Yalding, Kent - 8.30pm.