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Re: [newburyjazzplatform] Newbury Jazz Platform 9 January

Hi peter,

i have been a member for a few months - but only managed to get to one session last year. But should be coming a long this fri - new years resolutions and all that.

my 2 pence worth ... Friday is a difficult day for me as I'm often away at the weekend - and usually leave on fri lunch.

i'm an intermediate level player - but not experienced in group playing and not really sure where to start - maybe do 1/2 hour occasional workshop prior to the main session ?

Splitting the evening up might be a good idea ... but would it make sense to have the jam sessions first ?

cheers
steve



From: Peter Kingslake <peter@...>
To: Sue Everett <suejeverett@...>; Mike Goff <mikegoff@...>; Kenny Hung <kennyhung@...>; Ken Thompson <ken@...>; Keith & Lesley Howard <Lesley.Howard@...>; David Scott <david.scott@...>; Dave Clark <dave.clark@...>; annerick@...; Newbury Jazz Platform <Newburyjazzplatform@yahoogroups.com>; Hungerford Jazz Forum <HungerfordJazz@...>
Sent: Tuesday, 6 January, 2009 17:54:23
Subject: [newburyjazzplatform] Newbury Jazz Platform 9 January

Hi All
 
Sorry to say that the NJP is on life-support at the moment. The last two months hardly anybody came and the 'committee' have been discussing whether it can continue in the same form. Any suggestions about changes which may help would be most welcome.
 
Some of us think the venue is lacking in atmosphere but are there any other suggestions? A pub? (if so which?). Return to Greenham Arts?
 
Friday is not the best night for some people (particularly musicians who often have gigs that night) but what do people think about changing it? What night suits you?
 
It has been suggested that we should arrange that each month a group of the more experienced musicians take the first part of the evening as a semi-formal gig, with a jam to follow. Is this a good idea, and is it practical? Any volunteers (obviously we couldn't pay)?
 
We have another session next Friday 9 January so please come along and support it. The NJP has given a lot of people a lot of fun and encouraged a lot of beginners, it would be such a pity if it folded.
 
- Peter



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Hi All Sorry to say that the NJP is on life-support at the moment. The last two months hardly anybody came and the 'committee' have been discussing whether it...
Peter Kingslake
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Jan 6, 2009
5:49 pm

Peter, I know I have frequently said I'm coming and then not appeared, but..... I really think I'll be there this week.  It's probably cheeky of me to comment...
Sue Halloway
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Jan 6, 2009
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Hi peter, i have been a member for a few months - but only managed to get to one session last year. But should be coming a long this fri - new years...
stephen sommerville
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Jan 6, 2009
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Why not join forces with the Newbury Unplugged at the RAFA (cheap beer)... Hi Folks, Happy New Year and all that. Very much hoping that Unplugged will be back...
Dave Laing
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Jan 6, 2009
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Hi Dave Joining up with the unplugged lot sounds a good idea, at least if they manage to get their venue sorted out - I understand they're thriving. The only...
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Jan 6, 2009
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Hi Steve I've heard the workshops suggestion before (maybe they even had them before my time, not sure) and it sounds promising if we could get enough people...
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Jan 6, 2009
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Hi Don Thanks for your input. I don't think there should be any problem in accepting less experienced people too. I'm interested that Friday is bad for you and...
Peter Kingslake
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Hi Peter, it's Adam (adam.k44@...) and they have a contact email thing on the website below. By join forces I meant moving venue (yet again - and if...
Dave Laing
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Hi All, before I go through estate agents, does anyone know of any 1bed flats to rent in Newbury? (I know, I know, this is non-music -sorry an' all that!) ...
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Jan 12, 2009
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Hi Peter I'm really sorry to hear that NJP is struggling - I'm really interested in coming along to the sessions, and joined the Yahoo group a while ago with...
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