Superb classic and jazz piano concert in Steyning, UK, with Mike Hatchard
Mike Hatchard wowed his audience at The Steyning Centre, UK, on Saturday 14 March 2026. A very relaxed Mike Hatchard […]
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Enjoy Sunday Jazz – Mike Hatchard’s “Jazz Breakfast”
Singer Julie Roberts in Mike Hatchard’s famous JAZZ BREAKFAST in Shoreham. Now upstairs in The Shoreham Centre. Four jazz musicians
The Death of Herbie Flowers
I was very sorry to hear of the death of Herbie Flowers on 5 September 2024. He will be missed
I put a spell on you – the book
A book for Christmas? A fascinating real life story of a mega star, Nina Simone. Nina Simone was a remarkable
Jazz Breakfast at Sussex Yacht Club
First of a new series of Mike Hatchard’s Jazz Breakfasts, 8 October 2023. This featured piano maestro, Mike Hatchard and
Jazz Breakfast in Shoreham-by-Sea, UK
Jazz Breakfast in Shoreham-by-Sea, UK Mike Hatchard’s new season of Jazz Breakfasts is at a new, splendid venue, the Sussex
Guitarist Returns to EU
Our son Paul set off at dawn last Wednesday on a long journey busking across Europe with his dog Roxy.
Cleo Laine – Jazz Singer
Cleo Laine, brilliant documentary I strongly recommend you to see the Cleo Laine documentary on BBC iPlayer. I bought the
Hans Zimmer – Film Music Genius
Fascinating documentary about a musical genius Hans Zimmer is the most successful composer of film scores this century. His story
Jazz 2022 in Brighton Fringe
Jazz 2022 in Brighton Fringe This May and June sees the largest arts festival in England in action in Brighton.
Brilliant South Coast Jazz at Shoreham Just West of Brighton
Just experienced another brilliant jazz morning at the Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham. Sunday 5th December 2021. Mike Hatchard’s “Jazz Breakfast”.
Philharmonia – psychological thriller on All4, on demand
Philharmonia – psychological thriller on All4, on demand Philharmonia is a French six-part psychological drama. We are watching it on
Buddy Rich – Nutville – Driving Jazz Performance
For many years I have heard talk of Buddy Rich as “the greatest drummer in the world”. Recently, through the
Errol Garner – Concert by the sea
Concert by the Sea – the famous Erroll Garner Concert Concert By The Sea was one of the first LPs
Support British Musicians and the British Music Industry
Support British Musicians and the British Music Industry Brexit in practice shows that negotiated arrangements are, in some cases, very
Spotify needs a new formula for sharing revenue with musicians
Spotify dominates the music industry of the world with its music streaming service. In December 2020 it is a company
Juliette Greco, Iconic French Singer and Actress Dies
Juliette Greco, French singer and actress died on the 23rd of September 2020 at the age of 93. She was
Conductor, Bernard Haitink. Interesting programme on BBC i-player
Bernard Haitink, now 91, (October 2020) is the revered Dutch conductor who has worked for many decades in the UK,
Vera Lynn, outstanding British singer, dies June 2020
Vera Lynn was a British national institution whose name was known by every member of the older generation and a