Hi All

We have confirmation that we can have the NJP at Northcroft next Friday (probably for the last time)

Hope to see you there

- Peter

  
    

Dear Friends

Find below details of an event I'm trying to get set up at short notice!
If you would like to attend such an event please shout.

Alan

Dear All

I discovered yesterday that Alex Wilson is in Bracknell on Sat 28th March.  So
what I hear you say! - well Alex is a jazz pianist of great renown and also an
authority on Afro Cuban music and I have attended a workshop on Cuban music that
he gives on two occasions and to put it bluntly they have been brilliant.  I
have contacted Alex and asked him if he could deliver this workshop for us on
28th March and he says he can.

I can't recommend Alex highly enough in this regard - look here for other
credentials http://www.alexwilson.net/education.htm.

The 2 hour workshop goes like this.

First 30 minutes Alex plays some examples of Cuban Music showing different
styles and how it has evolved from its roots.

Second 1.5 hours we make a salsa band.  Start by internalising the Afro Cuban
clave then layer percussion, bass, piano and horn(brass or woodwind)parts/rhythm
on top.  We'll learn an Afro Cuban standard (parts available if you need them
but generally they are simple enough to learn by ear).  Finally shake the
building to its foundation with an ad-hoc performance!

There are some challenges though.  We would need to charge participants to cover
costs.  I'm putting this at Ł20 - which I'd need to collect in advance.  If we
get enough participants that price will come down and there would be a rebate.

Timing is also a bit tricky.   The 28th is a Music Centre Saturday and there are
concerts for some of the student bands in the afternoon.  Because of constraints
in Alex's schedule we'd have to do the workshop between 13:00 and 15:15
(allowing for short break in the middle).  Location will either be the Bracknell
OLC or South Hill Park (TBC).

In terms of instruments we would need people to play hand percussion (guiro,
claves, congas, shakers etc) and timbales (I have a pair of these).  Traditional
Afro Cuban line up doesnt have a drum kit.  Need a bass player (electric or
acoustic) and piano player. The music particularly suits brass, sax, flutes but
any wind instrument can be used.

It would be really fantastic if we could take advantage of this
opportunity - I can't stress how much fun it is - even if you've never
encountered Cuban music before.  You won't get a better opportunity without
going to Havana!

If you'd be up for this and it fits your schedule can you let me know ASAP as I
would need to confirm arrangement fast!

Thanks

Alan

Hi Peter,

I was speaking to the manager's wife at The Bowlers Arms which is on the
southern edge of Newbury.

http://www.falklandcc.co.uk/BowlersArms/b-arms1.shtml

She used to play trombone at school and has started to practice again. So
she has an interest in music. I mentioned NJP and she seemed interested as
Monday and Sunday evenings are very quiet there.

I wasn't able to discuss hosting NJP in detail but I felt that she was not
thinking about hiring the room ie it could well be free.

The Bowlers is a cricket club so I would avoid using the place on a Sunday
in Summer as the room will not be available if there is a game on. That
restricts your use to a Monday.

If you are interested you can call Tracey on 01635 47658.

Regards
George




On 8/1/09 23:04, "Peter Kingslake" <peter@...> wrote:

> Maybe some of you may wish to sign this petition too
>
> - Peter
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul Jefferies
> Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 9:39 PM
> Subject: Yet another piece of proposed legislation that will adversxely affect
> live music
>
>
>
>
>
>
>    Having played a few gigs with these noise limiters destroying the ambience
> (even an acoustic kick-drum sets them off), I urge you to sign the petition
> link below - only takes a few seconds! Thanks - Paul
>
>

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 the intention of joining in sooner, but
haven't made it just yet.

Could you let me know when the next one will be after 9 Jan (sadly I
can't make it this week)?  I play tenor sax, haven't played for a few
months since (relocating to Newbury), but used to play regularly with
various groups.  I'd say I'm sort of intermediate level.

I really hope NJP continues and I get a chance to join in!

Kind regards.

Lizzie


--- In newburyjazzplatform@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Kingslake"
<peter@...> wrote:
>
> 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
>

----- Original Message -----

From: Peter Kingslake

To: Sue Everett ; Mike Goff ; Kenny Hung ; Ken Thompson ; Keith & Lesley Howard ; David Scott ; Dave Clark ; annerick@... ; Newbury Jazz Platform

Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 9:03 PM

Subject: Re: [newburyjazzplatform] Newbury Jazz Platform 9 January

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 trouble I foresee is that some of us (like you and me!) can't really play with a full line-up without amplification, and I suppose the unplugged people would take some convincing to change their rules. Who would need to be persuaded? Presumably 'Adam' - have you got his details?

 

- Peter

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Dave Laing

To: newburyjazzplatform@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 8:23 PM

Subject: Re: [newburyjazzplatform] Newbury Jazz Platform 9 January

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 on Friday February 6^th 2009. News soon……

Rafa Hall campaign is going well – we’d still like to hear from people interested in putting on community and arts events and activities at the Rafa now and in the future.

You can get in touch about that or simply to express your support at www.newburynewhall.com

Also, please get in touch if you are interested in my almost legendary over-18 drama group, Monday nights, from the beginning of Feb, hopefully at the Rafa as well.

Mucho thanks, Adam

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Peter Kingslake

To: Sue Everett ; Mike Goff ; Kenny Hung ; Ken Thompson ; Keith & Lesley Howard ; David Scott ; Dave Clark ; annerick@btinternet.com ; Newbury Jazz Platform ; Hungerford Jazz Forum

Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 5:54 PM

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

----- Original Message -----

From: Sue Halloway

To: newburyjazzplatform@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 7:01 PM

Subject: Re: [newburyjazzplatform] Newbury Jazz Platform 9 January

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 on your suggestions after months of absence but I do think the venue lacks atmosphere (as well as decent beer).   Encouraging experienced musicians to be there would be good as long as less experienced ones are not squeezed out.   My prolonged absence seems to suggest that Friday isn't a good night and any other would be better.   Don  (trumpet and flugel) --- On Tue, 1/6/09, Peter Kingslake <peter@kingslake.myzen.co.uk> wrote: From: Peter Kingslake <peter@kingslake.myzen.co.uk> Subject: [newburyjazzplatform] Newbury Jazz Platform 9 January To: "Sue Everett" <suejeverett@hotmail.com>, "Mike Goff" <mikegoff@talk21.com>, "Kenny Hung" <kennyhung@live.co.uk>, "Ken Thompson" <ken@franklinsfinancialservices.co.uk>, "Keith & Lesley Howard" <Lesley.Howard@grayco.co.uk>, "David Scott" <david.scott@3dlabs.com>, "Dave Clark" <dave.clark@gladallover.demon.co.uk>, annerick@btinternet.com, "Newbury Jazz Platform" <Newburyjazzplatform@yahoogroups.com>, "Hungerford Jazz Forum" <HungerfordJazz@btopenworld.com> Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 12:54 PM 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

----- Original Message -----

From: stephen sommerville

To: newburyjazzplatform@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 7:09 PM

Subject: 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@kingslake.myzen.co.uk>
To: Sue Everett <suejeverett@hotmail.com>; Mike Goff <mikegoff@talk21.com>; Kenny Hung <kennyhung@live.co.uk>; Ken Thompson <ken@franklinsfinancialservices.co.uk>; Keith & Lesley Howard <Lesley.Howard@grayco.co.uk>; David Scott <david.scott@3dlabs.com>; Dave Clark <dave.clark@gladallover.demon.co.uk>; annerick@btinternet.com; Newbury Jazz Platform <Newburyjazzplatform@yahoogroups.com>; Hungerford Jazz Forum <HungerfordJazz@btopenworld.com>
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

----- Original Message -----

From: Dave Laing

To: newburyjazzplatform@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 8:23 PM

Subject: Re: [newburyjazzplatform] Newbury Jazz Platform 9 January

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 on Friday February 6^th 2009. News soon……

Rafa Hall campaign is going well – we’d still like to hear from people interested in putting on community and arts events and activities at the Rafa now and in the future.

You can get in touch about that or simply to express your support at www.newburynewhall.com

Also, please get in touch if you are interested in my almost legendary over-18 drama group, Monday nights, from the beginning of Feb, hopefully at the Rafa as well.

Mucho thanks, Adam

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Peter Kingslake

To: Sue Everett ; Mike Goff ; Kenny Hung ; Ken Thompson ; Keith & Lesley Howard ; David Scott ; Dave Clark ; annerick@btinternet.com ; Newbury Jazz Platform ; Hungerford Jazz Forum

Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 5:54 PM

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