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 Dom James, promoter of new South London residency Jazz Nursey, shares his thoughts and experiences on starting up a new jazz night...   Jazz Nursery in SE1 I have been asked to write about my motivation to create a new jazz club with two fellow musicians (William Rixon and Nicholas Costley-White) in London and our experiences of running a monthly night. I hope that my observations will resonate…
London’s new barrier busting Jazz binge at The Cockpit Theatre. The tension between commercial success and artistic integrity is a constant in the life of the jazz musician. Swing too far one way and soon enough you’ll meet the disdainful wrath of those who feel left behind and who profess to stand fast in their refusal to compromise: “Sell out!”“He only gets the gigs because he’s…”“She only gets the gigs…
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 16:25
10th anniversary of Googlies Jazz Supper Club
Written by Colin Peters
 It was propitious, the casual meeting between John Jarvis & Colin Peters in the autumn of 2001. Both shared a passion for jazz & cricket together with the desire to open a jazz club. A small committee was quickly formed of like minded volunteers & a venue secured at the premises of Botany Bay Cricket Club. The inaugural session was held on February 7th. 2002 hosted by the house…