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Roger - There isn't much I can say on a public forum about this but suffice to say that gigs outside the area that the band are performing in at the moment are not forthcoming. I know Mike would like to perform with the band and other combinations in all parts of the UK. Efforts have been made but have led nowhere so far. Even in my limited experience of contacting venues local to me I find I am met with polite interest that leads nowhere.
I agree that it's a ridiculous state of affairs and I don't know what the answer is. I hope that this series of gigs with the band over the summer might make people sit up and take notice.
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The Sage receive our information but show no interest.
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Bev, I agree... a great night. They seem to be lucky with the churches for the Blake. The concert last year at St. Giles in London had similar acoustics.
For anyone thinking of seeing 'A Bigger Show' there is a list of the gigs taking place here: http://www.westbrookjazz.co.uk/mikewestbrook/diary.shtml
A recording will be made of the piece at The Barnfield Theatre in July and we are inviting people to become Patrons of The Orchestra. This is something we did before with the recording of The Cortege as you will no doubt remember Bev
. Details: http://www.westbrookjazz.co.uk/mikewestbrook/bigband/index.shtmlBy the way, if any of you who would like to hear Mike play elsewhere in the country have any influence with the people who run your local venues, please do use that influence.
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Talk of Mike Westbrook's Marching Song leads me to mention his "London Bridge is Broken Down". The BBC are playing the whole of the "Picardie" section of the album to mark the centenery of the outbreak of the First World War on "Jazz on 3" at 23.00 on 4th August. There will also be an Interview with Mike & Kate. More information here:
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Any plans for them to do this one out West?
No plans other than this launch concert at the moment.
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It's not too late....
BOOK NOW
for an evening of
WESTBROOK MUSIC
at
London’s famous
WILTON’S MUSIC HALL
on
TUESDAY OCTOBER 1st 7.30 pm
presenting the new Westbrook ensemble
in
THE SERPENT HIT
album launch
featuring
Kate Westbrook voice & texts
Andy Tweed Chris Biscoe Karen Street Chris Caldwell
Saxophones
Simon Pearson drums Mike Westbrook music & piano
plus
the Westbrook Trio
Kate Westbrook Chris Biscoe Mike Westbrook
tickets £15 available from
http://wiltons.org.uk/event.php?p=667
phone 020 7702 2789
WILTON'S MUSIC HALL
1 Graces Alley London E1 8JB -
And don't forget the gig itself on 1st October at Wilton's Music Hall:
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A quick plug for the Dawlish & St. Ives big band gigs:
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THE WESTBROOK TRIO
Kate Westbrook voice Chris Biscoe saxophones
Mike Westbrook piano
on
Saturday 10th November
At
8:00pm
Kings Place, London
in the
London Jazz Festival
020 7520 1490 http://www.kingsplace.co.uk
and on BBC Radio 3 ‘In Tune’
Friday 9th November at 4:30pm
The album “ Three into Wonderfull ” is now available from
The Westbrookjazz website: http://www.westbrookjazz.co.uk/mikew...three_cd.shtml
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Information about an Xmas Westbrook Big Band gig will be going on the diary page over this weekend. Watch that space:
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I've added more information on Westbrookjazz about the Lol Coxhill memorial gig:
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I've only just discovered this thread.
I thought people that appreciated Tony Marsh's brilliant playing might like to see a tribute film that we uploaded of Mike Westbrook's 'East Stratford Too-Doo' from the very first performance of Mike's 'On Duke's Birthday'.
We also added another film from the same concert featuring Tony soon after. Unfortunately the film was not complete so in order to have the whole of the piece we've used some stills.
Checking in at Hotel Le Prieure
Tony's cancer was diagnosed only days before he died. A horribly sad end for a superb musician.
He was wonderful to watch as well as to hear as these films show.
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Alan Wakeman was a replacement for Lou Gare who was unwell for The Drewe Arms and St. Ives. Lou was back in fiery form (by Mike Westbrook's account) for the gig at Hannahs.
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For what it's worth, I think the Westbrook Blake is the best Jazz 'n Poetry ever, mostly 'cause Wm. Blake is such a great poet...
Can't really disagree with that thought and it's interesting to see how Mike's music has progressed over the years from "Tyger" (how it all started) and then a few Blake pieces on his first Brass Band album "For The Record", then onto The Westbrook Blake album itself and the later re-working with added pieces on "Glad Day". His current Blake performances are of his new "Choral Version" which has been performed live a few times and stiill features Phil Minton and Kate Westbrook in the main vocal roles along with either a full adult choir or 4 adult soloists. Both of these versions were incredibly moving when I saw them in London. The earlier Westbrook Blake album is still available but most places will probably have to order it. JAZZCDs ( http://www.jazzcds.co.uk/ ) keep a number of Westbrook CDs but appear to be out of the Westbrook Blake album. They do have the newer Glad Day album however.
There's more information about the Westbrook Blake here: http://www.westbrookjazz.co.uk/mikewestbrook/blake.shtml
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Uhhh. Can I request that someone repost the info as to how to to the Westbrook Records site? (I tried Google but I kept getting their "my space" page.
OK. It's part of the westbrookjazz site and can be found here: http://www.westbrookjazz.co.uk/westbrookrecords/index.html
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Chris - that was a snippy response to what i thought was a nice way by ubu of advising you of how we feel about (any) new members coming here just to hawk wares.
if you want to generate interest in the westbrook's music - discuss it! i have discovered many artists that way (alex hawkins comes to mind!). we will welcome you and the knowledge that you share.
if you just came here to peddle - go to AAJ and don't let the door hit you on the way out!
I've got a fever so unfortunately I took that at what it appeared to be. I'm quite happy to discuss the Westbrooks with anyone that would like to and I'm sorry that I posted a sales orientated pair of messages. I'm far from a peddler. I don't actually make any money out of it but I'll not mention Westbrook Records again after this without a specific enquiry about Westbrook CDs.
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Hi Chris - maybe you could share some knowledge and join discussions before trying to sell stuff here?
Doubtless, the Westbrooks are great artists and you'll find some interest in their music here:
Yes, doubtless the Westbrooks are great artists.
I have been a member before and did indulge a few discussions. I didn't mean to offend anyone with the sordid side of promotion and sales on the Westbrook's behalf. So I will try to remove the contents of both posts and stick with AllAboutJazz.
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Sadly Wavendon have cancelled the Mike Westbrook Glad Day gig for 28 June.
Chris
http://www.westbrookjazz.co.uk
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GLAD DAY the choral version
Sunday (afternoon) June 28th, 2009 - 2.30
Book early to avoid disappointment
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN 2009 series
The Old Rectory Garden
Stockwell Lane
Wavendon
Milton Keynes
MK17 8LU
Box Office - 01908 280800
Admin - 01908 280814
Tickets £17.50 including champagne tea
GLAD DAY - Mike Westbrook's celebrated
settings of the poetry of William Blake, in a
new choral version,
Featuring Phil Minton voice, Kate Westbrook voice,
Steve Berry bass, Karen Street accordion,
Billy Thompson violin, Mike Westbrook piano,
and the Queldryk Chamber Choir, directed by Paul Ayres
texts arranged by Adrian Mitchell and Kate Westbrook
Round off the afternoon’s enjoyment with a
wonderful champagne tea.
BOOK ONLINE:
http://www.stables.org/Whats_on/Event/Glad_Day
More details on the Westbrook Website:
http://www.westbrookjazz.co.uk/mikewestbrook/blake.shtml
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Chris
http://www.westbrookjazz.co.uk
Mike Westbrook - finally the big band is back...
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Tyger has never been released on CD and I guess the thinking is that there wouldn't be enough interest in it. 'For the Record' was reissued on CD quite a few years ago along with 'Love, Dream & Variations' on the same label. The manufacturers mixed up the sleeve information between the two albums at the time. Both are now deleted sadly. I think you are right about Mike's views about his own playing. There are some private recordings of Mike's piano playing and they are very good indeed. We are about to launch a new download on WestbrookJazz and I hope that we are able to persuade Mike to make some of his solos piano recordings available in the future. The new download will be 'After Smith's Hotel' by the way. It has never been released commercially. I hope to persuade Mike to make The Westbrook Blake - Bright as Fire the next one as this has been out of the catalogue for far too long.