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The Arc - St John's Arts Centre Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0AJ
Havin' Fun, Pete Allen / John Petters Hot Five
with Gary Wood, trumpet, J J Vinten, piano & Keith Donald, bass.
Thursday 23rd February @ 8PM
John Petters, seen here with Wild Bill Davison in 1989
See Pete, John, JJ & Keith in action at St John's last year. Click image below
See Pete and John at the recent sell-out concert at La Gargamoelle Chatteaux D' Olonnes, France. 16th December 2011.
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AND at the famous Parisian Jazz Club, Le caveau de la Huchette.
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Press Release
Order the CD 'Havin' Fun' Clicl here
Internationally famous clarinettist and bandleader, Pete Allen storms into St John’s Arts Centre, (St John’s Walk, Market St, Old Harlow, CM17 0AJ) on Thursday (23rd February). He will co-lead the Pete Allen / John Petters Hot Five for a special hot traditional jazz session, simply titled, Havin’ Fun, which guarantees to set the joint jumping
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Gary Wood on stage with Pete Allen
Inspired by the music of New Orleans, Pete Allen has developed a hard driving style that is all his own. In addition, he is a first class entertainer and vocalist. He was made an honorary citizen of New Orleans for his services to jazz music.
Former Harlow drum star, John Petters is the perfect foil for Allen’s soaring clarinet. His driving beat, rooted in such masters of jazz drumming as Gene Krupa and Baby Dodds, provides a firm swinging pulse for the band.
The two musicians were recently featured at the oldest jazz club in Paris, Le Caveau de la Huchette, opposite the Notre Dame, where they entertained the capacity crowd of mainly young dancers. A memorable sell-out concert at La Gargamoelle Chatteaux D' Olonnes, on the south west coast of France, further illustrates the international appeal of these two musicians.
Gary Wood (trumpet) makes his first appearance at St John’s for this special concert. He started playing cornet at the age of 8 in a local brass band. After leaving school he took a real interest in music. He quickly developed a taste for jazz and swing music, joining his first band in October 1986. Soon Gary wasperforming with many local bands and by 1990 was appearing at festivals in the UK and Europe.
He now works as a freelance musicianwith bands in a variety of Jazz & swingstyles and has performed alongside many topmusicians
J J Vinten, (piano), who makes a welcome return to Old Harlow, has an impeccable pedigree. He has toured extensively, both at home and abroad. He was with George Melly and John Chilton’s Feetwarmers for over 10 years, making many TV and radio appearances. More recently he has worked with Terry Lightfoot, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball and has been a featured guest on tours in Germany, Switzerland and France.
Harlow’s own Keith Donald, double bass, completes the rhythm section. A natural musician with an immense talent, Keith has graced recording sessions with many of the big jazz names over the years.
Get there early, for this is sure to be an evening of music that should not be missed.
Tickets are only £10 and are available from 01406 365 731
E-mail: Tjpost@traditional-jazz.com
