All events will be held at the Stadium Leisure Club (unless otherwise stated)
Ken Godfry’s Central Jazz BandWe are delighted to welcome back a band consisting of some of the finest traditional jazz musician based in the East-Midlands. Leader Ken Godfrey is no stranger to us; he is a regular supporter of the club in addition to running his own Risley Park Jazz Club where the band hold a fortnightly lunchtime residency. The band dates back to the 1960’s and was originally called The Great Central Jazz Band after the Loughborough based Great Central Steam Railway and was run by banjoist Roy Hunt. In 1986, a concert was organized in Loughborough for Humphrey Lyttleton to appear as guest artist with the band. In 2000 young Leicester based singer Mellow Avstreih joined the band. Singing in the style of Billie Holiday she quickly became hugely popular with East Midlands jazz fans and for the next ten years the band enjoyed it’s busiest years. Since then, the band has enjoyed many sessions featuring famous guest artists including Alan Elsdon, Pat Halcox, John Crocker, Mike Cotton and Enrico Tomasso. Ken Godfrey (clarinet and alto sax), Will Robinson (trumpet and vocals), Dave Vickers (trombone & vocals), Alan Birkinhead (banjo & vocals), Steve Peters (double bass) and Keith Chaplin (drums). DixieMixDixieMix led by the youthful cornetist Simon Nelson was formed in 2006 and has established itself as one of the UK’s most engaging and hardworking jazz ensembles. The band brings together the best jazz musicians in East Anglia. Our talent, knowledge and enthusiasm for traditional jazz combines with ease to provide outstanding entertainment for all occasions. With the emphasis always on first class music mixed with great humour, this band never fails to provide a top-quality performance. The professional six-piece band excel with slick arrangements of many jazz favourites, all with the DixieMix twist. Our fresh and enthusiastic approach has helped the band gain national recognition, leading to a tour with Rod Stewart, TV appearances and multiple festival and theatre gigs. Gatsby Go-GettersRichard Leach’s Street Band |