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Sunday 7th Aug: Annie Dehaney Steven

Sunday 14th Aug: Quarante-Deux

Sunday 21st Aug: Sue Jameson

Sunday 28th Aug: Quarante Deux

Sunday 4th Sep: Yuki Umiguchi

Sunday 11th Sep: Quarante Deux

Sunday 18th Sep: Yuko Yokoi

Sunday 25th Sep: Quarante Deux

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Here’s a report from London Jazz, including a video clip from Rachel’s performance at the little bread Big Jamboree earlier this year.

Last year’s winner was Annie Dehaney-Steven . Further proof that little bread Big Jam “best represents the spirit of open mic nights in London” … probably.

Here are the videos, filmed undercover, by Olivier:

Yes, it’s happening – Sat/Sun 19/20 June

Midday Saturday, 19th to midday Sunday, 20th June

John Wallbank reviews February’s Big Jamboree:

I confess that like all good critics I arrived a little late and missed the first three numbers. My first impression was the size of the audience: it took me a couple of minutes to find a chair. The two featured artists, Sue Jameson and Peter Sellars, had done a great selling job and had found an enthusiastic and receptive audience.

The playlist was an eclectic mix: one rarely hears Lush Life and Bring Me Sunshine at the same gig. I was impressed that Sue gave each song an individual reading, giving each lyric a narrative purpose. Peter’s violin accompaniments were tasteful and never too intrusive. His solos were a great demonstration of melodic interpretation. This was an evening when everything gelled: it was not two soloists and a rhythm section, but a mighty swinging quintet (and sextet when they were joined by Jamie Thompson on alto saxophone). As an ensemble, they all seemed to enjoy the evening as much as the audience. There were great solos from Gabriel Keen on keyboards and Kevin Dunford on bass, including a musical joke from Kevin. Dave Hawthorn on drums held things together brilliantly, reminding me of Cannonball Adderley’s description of his drummer, Roy Haynes, “Roy takes care of business”.

The whole show was well-presented, and Andy Dehaney-Steven should be congratulated on the good sound balance. The lighting, combined with the table layout and dressings, turned the room into a warmly lit and welcoming venue. The Jamboree was so successful, it was a shame it had to end.

The final is on Sunday April 11th at the Vortex starting 8pm.

Read Sebastian Scotney’s review at London Jazz
The Vortex Jazz Club, 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ

Tickets £15 (£12 in advance)

Rachel O’Reilly (a regular lbBJammer) has been nominated for
The Angela Carrington Award
along with Brigette Bennett, Anna Bernard and Clive Raven.

They will sing two numbers each, with a guest singer crowning one of them as:
“The Representative for Open-Mic Singers in London”

The evening will also feature a set from:
Shireen Francis
A great venue, a wonderful line up – the proceeds go to The Manic Depression Fellowship

40+ paying guests, a free neck massage and 20 great songs!

Listen to some samples here:

Sue Jameson (vocals), Peter Sellars (violin), Gabriel Keen (piano), Kevin Dunford (bass), David Hawthorn (drums), Jamie Thompson (sax)

Video -Medley

Video – Bring me Sunshine

John’s Review

Featuring Sue Jameson (vocals) and Peter Sellars (violin)

with the band: Gabriel Keen (piano), Kevin Dunford (bass) and Dave Hawthorn (drums)

The Heathcote Arms is at 344 Grove Green Road, E11 4EA

Come to the Heathcote for an evening of laid-back gentle jazz presented by vocalist Sue Jameson, violinist Peter Sellars and the lbBJ trio.

Sue Jameson is a charismatic singer specialising in songs from the down-to-earth end of the jazz repertoire: upbeat standards with witty lyrics, slow and smoky blues, as well as dark stories of tragic affairs and misbegotten love.

Peter Sellars, unavoidably influenced by Stéphane Grappelli, brings a distinctive edge to the performance, while providing a poignant contrast to Sue’s engaging presence.

Listen to Sue on MySpace (her Equity-registered name is Lily Thompson)

The Heathcote is a landmark East London boozer, providing traditional pub hospitality at reasonable prices in a comfortable setting. It hosts a variety of entertainments including the long-established jazz jam session on Wednesday nights. The jam session is now successfully incubating these monthly Big Jamborees.

It’s a perfect setting for a sociable Meetup with jazz and conversation. And bring your instruments to join in the final blues!

email lbbjam@gmail.com for an advance ticket – £4

Auditions 2010

for open mic singers

Saturday 6^th March
10.30am – 5.30pm

Vortex Jazz Club

(11 Gillett Square, London N16 8JH)

Entrance fee for auditions: £14

To take part in the Auditions, your completed registration form and cheque (which must be made out to ‘The Angela Carrington Awards’ had to be received by post on or before Friday 29th Jan.

First 28 applicants to apply will be able to audition.

4 of these singers will be selected to sing at the
Angela Carrington Awards Jazz Night

on Sunday 11^th April at the Vortex.

A guest vocalist will then choose one of these singers

who best represents the spirit of open mics.

Click here for more details

To apply, please contact Romy Summers via our contact address

Please note you have to be a regular attender of open mics in order to audition. You will be asked where you sing and this will be checked with the open mic representative at these venues.