LIVE JAZZ IN OXFORDSHIRE		TAKES PLACE AT CARSWELL GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
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How to find us

Carswell Golf and Country Club, (Nr Faringdon,Oxon, SN7 8PU) is about 10 miles west of Oxford on the A420. There is a large car park, accommodation, bar, tables and comfortable seating in a large room where you can eat food at reasonable prices. Food is a set two course meal and is normally served at 7:30. Chef Lucien, his brother Julian & their staff, will make you very welcome. Telephone 01367 870909 to book accommodation. For food & music tickets or music only tickets use the e-mail booking system below or phone (01367 718903).

We are a group of non profitmaking Jazz fans that run these gigs. The door takings pay the musicians. Our excellent Yamaha U3 piano is tuned (paid by the raffle money) before each event.

Our popular second hand recordings table continues. From each successful sale, a small amount is retained towards running costs, the remainder being passed back to the seller. If you wish to dispose of your surplus recordings, bring them with you and we shall do the rest!

Autumn Season 2010

All 8.30pm start.

Friday September 24th

John Rees-Jones	Ted Beament	Robert Fowler

A return visit by popular demand after last years great gig. The line up is likely to include John Rees-Jones bass, Ted Beament piano, Adrian Macintosh drums, Robert Fowler saxes/clarinet, Ray Wordsworth trombone, Jimmy Hastings saxes/clarinet/flute and Tony Fisher Trumpet.
This is the Band that has been packing in the audiences, you can expect a lively swinging evening with the very best of jazz musicians.

Friday 29th October Sophie Smith Quartet with Special Guest Jim Mullen(tkts £ 11).

Sophie Smith	Jim Mullen

A first visit for the exciting Sophie Smith (vocals) with Ross Stanley (piano), Jules Jackson (bass) and Graham Fox (drums) and special Guest Jim Mullen (guitar)

"Sophie Smith has all the attributes associated with being that rarity, a great singer. They are: superb intonation, beautiful quality of voice and ability to pitch the most dificult of intervals with apparent ease. However, it is her peerless sense of swing, her phrasing and her harmonic awareness that move her into the category of a great jazz singer - an even rarer breed." Alan Barnes, 2009
"Sophie has a voice ideally suited to jazz. Flexible, sweet in tone and with great intonation. Add to this a strong rhythmic sense and an adventurous choice of material ... she's one to watch." Lee Gibson, Jazz Singer.
" Sophie's sultry delivery of 'You Don't Know What Love Is' was mesmerising - I almost fell in love all over again" - Richard Shelton, Quaglinos Restaurant, London

Friday 19th November Ben Cummings and The Big Beat featuring Greg Abate playing the hottest swing and bop you will hear in a long time. (tkts £ 12).

Ben Cummings	Greg Abate	Big Beat

This phenomenal, high energy, 5 piece band provides mainstream & modern swing/bebop with strong influences from the 1950's American West Coast jazz scene. Greg Abate, formally lead alto with the Ray Charles Orchestra and later with the Artie Shaw Orchestra, and one of the most exciting saxophonists around, joins them. The line up is Ben Cummings (trumpet), Trevor Mires (Trombone), Craig Milverton (Piano), Al Swainger (bass), Charlie Stratford (drums) and Greg Abate (alto).

A one off opportunity to hear renowned post-bop American altoist Greg Abate guesting with The Big Beat.

Friday 10th December Christmas Dinner Special Sarah Moule Quintet with Simon Wallace
(tkts Dinner 7:30 £20 (including Gratuity); Music 9-11:30 £ 12).

Sarah Moule	Simon Wallace

Sarah Moule vocals, Simon Wallace (piano) TBA (drums), TBA (bass)

Sarah has established a reputation as one of Britain's most talented singers in the past few years, handling established standards and new songs by the great Fran Landesman and her partner Simon Wallace with equal success.

To book tickets and meals Click on the Booking boxes above
or phone Joan Wise on 01367 718903 or Denise Day on 01865 373950.
For other enquiries contact us on
oxfordlivejazz@hotmail.co.uk.