 Ah, the merry month of May… Are you feeling merry? It’s probably hard to tell because ‘merry’ isn’t a word that we use much these days. Like ‘jolly’, ‘cheery’ and ‘spiffing’ you’d be more likely to come across these sentiments in a Famous Five book than normal life these days. But there is quite a lot to be merry about in May. For a start, there are two Bank Holidays, though if you’re retired you don’t get the benefit of them any more. So perhaps not so merry about Bank Holidays. Well, there’s May blossom in the hedgerows and fields, lovely white, frothy sprays of it. But don’t make the mistake of cutting it to bring indoors because it smells like cat’s pee… and that won’t make you feel very merry. Morris Men? A little bit too merry perhaps? If you have a May birthday you were probably a very happy baby, and grew up into a happy adult. Not very good news for all the rest of us though is it? BUT, one thing that is guaranteed to make you merry are the Splash Point listings for May (see below, dear reader…) Hey nonny no! And possibly this Newsletter [That’s two things – Ed.] Anyway, having visited the Ferrari museum in Maranello, and chanced upon King Charles at the Coliseum in Rome (much to his surprise), April saw a wonderful @splashpointjazz return to JazzAhead in Bremen, Germany – the world’s biggest jazz conference. As well as non-stop networking, drinks receptions (hic!), seminars and showcases, there was even a UK Jazz Jam Session in the Shakespeare theatre, where Neal sang & played for the closing number 🙂 And… STOP PRESS… We held off sending this so we could bring you the amazing news that as of 1st May, Neal was elected the President of the Seaford Chamber of Commerce! Is this a world first for a professional jazz musician??! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PREVIOUSLY SEEN AND HEARD @splashpointjazz last month  Roger Beaujolais guested at Splash Point Jazz Seaford (with L-R Neal, Sue (tpt/vox), Alyson Rayner (bass) and Sophie Alloway (drums)   Maranello!   A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum… 😂  Splash Point Jazz’s presence at Jazzahead in Germany!  JazzFM Award winner Mark Kavuma’s terrific band at JazzAhead  Miles Danso and Andy Panayi guesting with Neal at our regular Sunday lunch Relais Cooden residency  Zoe Schwarz + Rob Koral band at our Eastbourne Club, with Andy Panayi (sax), Tony Shepherd (drums), Nigel Thomas (elec bass) and Neal (piano/organ)  The newly elected El Presidente (!) of Seaford Chamber of Commerce (@seafordchamber) taking over from the previous one (Carol Trimbee) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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/) JAZZ CLUB GIGS IMMINENT Monday 12 May – Splash Point Jazz Club, Seaford have Sue Richardson (tpt/vox) Quartet, with Neal Richardson (pno/vox), Andy Hamill (bass) and Sam Glasson (drums) at The View at Seaford Head Golf Club BN25 4JS Wednesday 28 May – Splash Point Jazz Club, Eastbourne have Freddie Gavita (tpt) Quartet with Mark Edwards (pno), Oz Dechaine (bass) and Mez Clough (drums) at the Fishermen’s Club BN22 7AA. Re-creating the sounds of US trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard Monday 9 June – Splash Point Jazz Club, Seaford have Jo Fooks (sax) and Buster Birch (drums), with Neal Richardson (pno/vox) and Miles Danso (bass) at The View at Seaford Head Golf Club BN25 4JS Wednesday 25 June – Splash Point Jazz Club, Eastbourne have drummer Clark Tracey’s Jazz Champions feat. Art Themen (sax), Simon Allen (sax), Dave Newton (keys) and Andy Cleyndert (bass) at the Fishermen’s Club BN22 7AA. THE MAGIC CALENDAR: (For more info please see https://splashpointmusic.com/events/ ) 3 May, Sat 19:00 – 21:00 SEAFORD – Dinner Jazz – Neal Richardson (pno/vox) & Oz Dechaine (double bass) The Old Plough 20 Church St, Seaford, BN25 1HG, England 4 May, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal and Alex Eberhard (gtr/vox) 11 May, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal (pno/vox) solo 12 May, Mon 19:00 – 21:30 SEAFORD – Splash Point Jazz Club: Neal’s Trio & Sue Richardson (trumpet/flugelhorn) 16 May, Fri 19:00 – 21:00 HENFIELD – Dinner Jazz – Neal Richardson, Tottington Manor 18 May, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal and Sue Richardson (tpt/vox) 25 May, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal and Miles Danso (dbl bass) 28 May, Wed 20:00 – 22:30 EASTBOURNE – Splash Point Jazz Club: Freddie Gavita Quartet 1 Jun, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal and guest 8 Jun, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal and guest 9 Jun, Mon 19:00 – 21:30 SEAFORD – Splash Point Jazz Club: Neal’s Trio feat. & Jo Fooks (tenor) & Buster Birch (drums) 13 Jun, Fri 19:00 – 21:00 HENFIELD – Dinner Jazz – Neal Richardson, Tottington Manor 15 Jun, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal and guest 13:00 – 15:30 BUXTED – Jazz lunch – Jane Tuff (sax) & Neal 22 Jun, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal and guest 25 Jun, Wed 20:00 – 22:30 EASTBOURNE – Splash Point Jazz Club: Clark Tracey Quintet 29 Jun, Sun 12:30 – 15:00 COODEN BEACH – Jazz Lunch – Neal and guest OUR VENUES: COODEN – The Relais Cooden Beach Hotel TN39 4TT Sunday lunch jazz overlooking the beach, at 12.30pm Table Bookings: 01424 842281 SEAFORD – Splash Point Jazz Club, The View, Southdown Rd BN25 4JS. 01323 890139 Tickets: On the door or in advance from www.wegottickets.com/splashpointjazz or Seaford TIC, Church St, Seaford 01323 897426 EASTBOURNE – Splash Point Jazz Club, at the Fishermen’s Club BN22 7AA Tickets: On the door or in advance from www.wegottickets.com/splashpointjazz HENFIELD – Tottington Manor, Edburton Rd BN5 9LJ Dinner jazz at this stunning country location in the middle of the South Downs Table Bookings: 01903 815757 SEAFORD – The Old Plough, 20 Church St, BN25 1HG Table Bookings: 01323 872921Subscribe to this newsletter at https://splashpointmusic.com/contact/ Copyright 2025 Splash Point Music, All rights reserved. |
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