All That Jazz
Our growing programme of jazz tours has something for everyone and if you like music you’ll appreciate the 2009 programme which is more diverse than ever. Even if you are not particularly interested in jazz we invite you to look at the programmes as these are holidays above all and the jazz is a bonus. The destinations are chosen with the holidaymaker in mind rather than the jazz enthusiast. You can join any of these tours and enjoy an excellent holiday and have no contact whatsoever with the jazz if you so prefer. The one thing you can guarantee is that you’ll be in amongst a friendly crowd of like-minded people!
The Panama Jazz Band
The band’s motto is “Happy Jazz” and this certainly reflects the members attitude to their music. They excel in playing the jazz classics but are not averse to playing old music hall songs etc.if that brings happiness to the audience. The band always carries with it a bag of “silly instruments” a spare tuba and a washboard and on the right occasion will invite members of the audience to participate. Bob, the Leader, has a fund of jokes-some highly amusing others simply “groaners”. Don’t be misled by their fun attitude for they are also deadly serious exponents of fine jazz. We’ve been taking them abroad for over 15 years and they have consistently delivered the goods to their devoted fans.
The Dart Valley Stompers
Introducing, from Devon, the sensational sound of the Dart Valley Stompers. With a 6 piece line up featuring some of the top musicians in the UK this Band is proving to be very popular at Jazz Clubs, Festivals, and Private Functions up and down the country – often being booked for a return visit within minutes of their opening number! The band is led by young virtuoso Jeremy Huggett. A recent UK award winner for best reed player, Jeremy clearly demonstrates his skill and maturity on the clarinet, saxophones and vocals. He is joined in the front line by the wondefully lyrical sounds of Graham Trevarton on cornet, trumpet and vocals and Ron Milford on trombone and vocals. Backing the front line is a superb driving rhythm section made up of Malc Hurrell on banjo, Tony Mann on double bass and tuba, and Ron Berry on drums. Taking the traditional jazz world by storm, the Dart Valley Stompers is quite simply Traditional and New Orleans Jazz at its best - guaranteed to get your feet tapping and stomping !!
Jeremy Huggett’s Band of Gold
Band of Gold is one of the UK's top function and festival bands playing a mixture of swing, blues, rock & roll and the sounds of the 60’s & 70’s. The Devon based band is led by young virtuoso Jeremy Huggett. A recent UK award winner for best reed player, Jeremy clearly demonstrates his skill and maturity on all the saxophones, flute, vocals and keyboards. Jeremy is joined by the formidable rhythm section of Steve Dow on guitar, Tony Mann on bass guitar, and Jim Newton on drums. With the emphasis on entertainment, and playing at a volume sympathetic to the occasion, Jeremy and the band pride themselves on a professional approach to their music, presentation and appearance. Jeremy Huggett's Band of Gold will give you a performance that is guaranteed not to disappoint - definitely an experience not to be missed!