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Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Hi pals!
The sad news first! Just to let you know that our new club ‘Digby’s Place’ has had to close its doors because the Railway Hotel (our hosts) has run into bad financial trouble. We wish Dave, Danny and all their staff well. But this means that our concerts at the club - on Tuesday […]
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.
Information regarding Digby's Other Musical Projects, including The Great British Jazz Band, Jazz Goes To The Movies, Digby's Duo, Trio and Quartet, The Sounds of Jazz, Lady Sings The Blues and Blowin' The Blues with Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen and starring Paul Jones.
BRITAIN'S MOST EXCITING BAND!
In 2006 Digby (now celebrating 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.
Rare downloads and comprehensive range of sound clips - with links to on-line shopping.
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
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
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
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