 Sorry this is later than an average UK Train… Fun facts about December…December marked the 10th month of the Roman calendar, which used to begin in March. This explains the name December, which translates from the Latin ‘Decem,’ meaning ‘ten.’ Glad we were able to clear that one up for you.On December 17th, 1903, the Wright brothers made their first successful flight in a powered aircraft and stayed airbourne for 12 seconds. 65 years later, on December 21st 1968, Apollo 8 orbited the moon, something the Wright brothers probably never even contemplated in their wildest dreams. The first Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on December 10th, 1901, the anniversary of Nobel’s death. They still award the prize in a ceremony on December 10th each year at Oslo City Hall. Hands up if you know the name of the recipient of the 2025 prize! (the answer is at the bottom of the newsletter…) A couple of musical December birthdays: Beethoven (December 16th, 1770) and Frank Sinatra (December 12th, 1915). The first recorded Christmas celebration happened on 25th December 336, under the first-ever Christian Emperor – Constantine I. We don’t know exactly how they celebrated but it’s a fair bet they didn’t have fairy lights, mince pies and sherry… All of us at Splash Point hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas in 2025, with an abundance of fairy lights, mince pies and sherry. And if you have a chance to do something nice for someone less fortunate at Christmas, we just know you’ll jump at it. Here’s a reminder of some of our November gigs (including a Caribbean trip to celebrate Neal & Sue’s 30 years as musicians! See our theme photo above), followed by the December listings, including the Christmas Specials at both Seaford and Eastbourne clubs.W e also made it in to the illustrious local magazine Seaford Scene! Thanks to Johnathan Futrell for an amazing write-up.   Full Splash Point listings are below, but first let’s indulge ourselves in a look back over some of our brilliant November gigs. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PREVIOUSLY SEEN AND HEARD @splashpointjazz last month  Sax ace Tommaso Starace at Cooden!   Mike Piggott on various violins at Seaford SPJC with (L-R) Neal, Marianne Wyndham, Sue, Alex Eberhard  Jo Fooks with Neal, Miles Danso, Alex Eberhard on Worthing Pier  Neal & Miles at Westminster   Tommaso Starace at our Eastbourne club with (L-R) Terry Seabrook, Nigel Thomas, Joe Edwards, Andy Panayi  Fiona Hosford at Cooden Beach * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * JAZZ CLUB GIGS IMMINENT Monday 8 Dec Xmas Special – Splash Point Jazz Club, Seaford have Jo Fooks (sax) & Sue Richardson (tpt/vox) with Neal Richardson (pno/vox) Trio feat. Miles Danso (dbl bass) and Rod Youngs (drums) at The View at Seaford Head Golf Club BN25 4JS Wednesday 17 Dec Xmas Special – Splash Point Jazz Club, Eastbourne have the Andy Panayi Big Band! Featuring the late Duncan Lamont’s “Sherlock Holmes” suite, with Alan Barnes and Duncan Lamont Jnr (saxes/narration), Christian Garrick (vln) and many more!; at the Fishermen’s Club BN22 7AA. Monday 12 Jan – Splash Point Jazz Club, Seaford have Derek Nash (sax) with the Neal Richardson (pno/vox) Trio feat. Oz Dechaine (dbl bass) and Paul Cavaciuti (drums) at The View at Seaford Head Golf Club BN25 4JS Wednesday 28 Jan – Splash Point Jazz Club, Eastbourne have the Jonny Hepbir Quartet feat. Mike Piggott (vln), Jason Henson (gtr) and Dan Sheppard (dbl bass), at the Fishermen’s Club BN22 7AA. Ticketed gigs are at. www.wegottickets.com/splashpointjazz * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * THE LISTINGS @splashpointjazz N.B. Correct at time of Press, but please always check our online calendar for any last-min changes.(https://splashpointmusic.com/events/) DEC 2025 6 Dec, Sat 19:00 – 21:00 SEAFORD – Dinner Jazz – Neal Richardson (pno/vox) with Miles Danso (double bass) The Old Plough 20 Church St, Seaford, BN25 1HG, England7 Dec, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal with Miles Danso (bass)8 Dec, Mon 19:00 – 21:30 SEAFORD – Splash Point Jazz Club – XMAS Special! Sue Richardson (tpt/vox) + Jo Fooks (sax)11 Dec, Thu 20:30 – 22:30 ROBERTSBRIDGE – Sue & Neal Richardson with house band14 Dec, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Alex Eberhard (gtr/vox)17 Dec, Wed 20:00 – 22:30 EASTBOURNE – Splash Point Jazz Club – XMAS Special! Andy Panayi Big Band19 Dec, Fri 19:00 – 21:00 EXCEAT – Cuckmere Inn – Neal & Sue Richardson21 Dec, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal and Sue Richardson24 Dec, Wed 19:00 – 21:30 COODEN BEACH – Xmas Eve Jazz Dinner – Neal and Sue Richardson28 Dec, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal & Sue RichardsonJAN 20261 Jan, Thu 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – NYDay Jazz Brunch – Neal Richardson Trio4 Jan, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal and Miles Danso (dbl bass)11 Jan, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal and guest12 Jan, Mon 19:00 – 21:30 SEAFORD – Splash Point Jazz Club – Derek Nash (sax) with The Neal Richardson Trio18 Jan, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal and guest25 Jan, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal and guest28 Jan, Wed 20:00 – 22:30 EASTBOURNE – Splash Point Jazz Club – The Jonny Hepbir Trio + Mike Piggott (vln)QUIZ ANSWER (For those of you who have read this far!) **It’s María Corina Machado Parisca, a Venezuelan politician, activist, and prominent leader of the Venezuelan opposition** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Thanks for reading, attending gigs, and being lovely! Wishing you a very Merry Xmas and a Peaceful New Year. Neal & The Splash Point Jazz Mob @splashpointjazz |
@splashpointjazz December 2025 News Splash
