 Remember, remember the 5th of November! Well you can forget that because there’s nothing on at either of our jazz clubs on the 5th (not that we’re narcissistic or anything) – though Neal will be playing at Raffles as usual. There are plenty of other dates to remember and as an aide memoire (we pride ourselves on our linguistic abilities here…) we have given you all the significant dates below. And if you inadvertently delete this newsletter from your inbox (how could you?) you can always look at the online calendar on our sparkly new website. (www.splashpointmusic.com) If you wish to immerse yourselves fully in Bonfire Night festivities, you could: Nail a Catherine Wheel to the side of the shed, light it, and then watch it fizzle out without so much as a single revolution. Stick a rocket in a bottle and watch it fall over just as the fuse reaches the gunpowder, sending aforementioned firework across the lawn and into your prize chrysanthemums… Actually, as always, it was a lot more fun at Seaford’s own Bonfire Night on 12th Oct, which we proudly support; it’s a HUGE community event. (For our overseas readers, also look up the history of our county town Lewes’ crazily-massive bonfire night which is the biggest in the known Universe) Or, you could just make a batch of gingery Parkin, and enjoy it sitting indoors with your headphones on and some mellow jazz to block out the bangs and whirrs… and overseas Elections. (Oh damn we mentioned it. A gingery bonfire effigy anyone?😱) Back to neutral, here’s a look back at October’s gigs, and then (drumroll…) The Listings! (But please always check our online calendarfor any last-min changes) BTW, it’s the month of the London Jazz Festival (15th-24th), so if you’re up in town pop in for a drink with Neal at Raffles! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PREVIOUSLY SEEN AND HEARD @splashpointjazz last month Guess what? It was another crazy month!  October saw the debut of Neal’s Jazz Nights at Raffles London at the OWO (Old War Office, Whitehall). There are two of these a month – see The Listings for dates Here are Miles Danso and Neal on the first one, which saw a packed Drawing Room at this, the World’s No.1 hotel (according to U.S. Condé Nast) The following week…  Master pianist David Newton depped for Neal at Raffles while…  Sue and Neal were at the RAH seeing the legend that is David Gilmour, with our friends the incomparable Webb Sisters (@thewebbsisters) on BVs! (MANY thanks to Graham Webb for arranging the tix)   Julian Marc Stringle delighted the crowd at Seaford Splash Point Jazz Club, with a stellar band of Rod Youngs on drums and Andy Hamill on double bass, harmonica and… kazoo! They were joined by Neal on piano/vocals, and guest spots from Andy Panayi (sax) and Dr Sue Richardson (tpt). A melodious but raucous night!   A quick visit to gorgeous Holland 🇳🇱 to work on a project with J.Calvert, writer of “Midnight Special” – a regular song in Neal’s performances.   Then the month was rounded off in style at our Eastbourne club, just before Hallowe’en by Hoagy! – Chris Ingham’s wonderful tribute to Mr Carmichael. L-R: Chris, Simon Thorpe, Paul Higgs, George Double, doubled!   Oh, and Neal played for two exclusive private parties at Raffles, setup and ready in the pix.The hotel’s 1yr anniversary; and a 7-course private-dining room dinner for 8 jewellers…  But he failed to get into this one!  .  Sanity was restored by a visit to the challenging, beautiful immersive arts installation at Sussex University by our friend Kristina Veasey * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * THE LISTINGS @splashpointjazz N.B. Correct at time of Press, but please always check our online calendarfor any last-min changes. RESIDENCIES: LONDON – Raffles Hotel at the OWO, 57 Whitehall, London Neal Richardson (piano/vocals) will be playing in The Drawing Room for Afternoon Tea Jazz, 3–7pm, on the following dates: Bookings essential: https://www.raffles.com/london/ November Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays 5, 6, 712, 13, 14 (+ Jazz Night: David Newton with Miles Danso) 19, 20, 21 26, 28 (+ Jazz Night: Neal with Miles Danso) 27th David Newton solo COODEN – Relais Cooden Beach Hotel TN39 4TT We are proud to present live music in the restaurant for lunch/cocktails overlooking the beach, at 12.30pm, on the following dates: Table Bookings: 01424 842281 November Sundays 3 Neal (pno/vox) with Miles Danso (double bass) 10 Neal (pno/vox) with Sue Richardson (tpt/vox) 17 Neal (pno/vox) with Tony Williams (gtr) 24 Neal (pno/vox) with Jane Tuff (sax) SPLASH POINT JAZZ CLUBS AND OTHER GIGS: Saturday 2nd November 7:00pm Seaford Dinner Jazz – Neal Richardson (pno/vox) with Miles Danso (double bass) Come and relax with a bottle of wine at the coolest grown-up evening! Seaford – The Old Plough, 20 Church St, BN25 1HG Table Bookings: 01323 872921 Monday 11th November 7.00pm Splash Point Jazz Club, Seaford Jane Tuff (sax) with the Neal Richardson (piano/vox) Trio feat. Oz Dechaine (bass), Sophie Alloway (drums) Seaford – Splash Point Jazz Club, The View, Southdown Rd BN25 4JS. 01323 890139 www.wegottickets.com/splashpointjazz Tickets are also available from Seaford TIC, Church St, Seaford Thursday 14th November 6:30-8.15pm London Neal’s Jazz Night @ Raffles – David Newton (piano) with Miles Danso (double bass) Raffles Hotel at the OWO, 57 Whitehall, London In the gorgeous Drawing Room, drinks & food available Bookings essential: https://www.raffles.com/london/ Friday 15th November 7.00pm nr Henfield Neal Richardson (piano/vocals) plays for Dinner Jazz in the exceptionally fine restaurant of the Hotel Henfield – Tottington Manor, Edburton Rd BN5 9LJ Table Bookings: 01903 815757 Wednesday 27th November 8:00pm Splash Point Jazz Club, Eastbourne Neal’s Imaginary Friends! feat. Neal Richardson (pno/vox), Rob Palmer (gtr), Al Swainger (bass), Buster Birch (drums) A band of people who Neal thinks are his friends, playing music in the style of the greats (Oscar, Nat, Gene, Ray…) who he wished had been! Eastbourne – Splash Point Jazz Club, at the Fishermen’s Club BN22 7AA Doors 7:15pm www.wegottickets.com/splashpointjazz Thursday 28th November 6:30-8.15pm London Neal’s Jazz Night @ Raffles – Neal (piano/vox) with Miles Danso (double bass) Raffles Hotel at the OWO, 57 Whitehall, London In the gorgeous Drawing Room, drinks & food available Bookings essential: https://www.raffles.com/london/* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * LOOKING AHEAD to the Club gigs in DECEMBER: Monday 9th December 7.00pm Splash Point Jazz Club, Seaford Mark Bassey (trombone) with the Neal Richardson (piano/vox) Trio feat. Miles Danso (bass) and Alex Eberhard (drums) Don’t miss our Xmas Special with everyone’s favourite virtuoso trombone player, raconteur, wit and all round fabulous guy Mark Bassey! Book early! Seaford – Splash Point Jazz Club, The View, Southdown Rd BN25 4JS. 01323 890139 www.wegottickets.com/splashpointjazz Tickets are also available from Seaford TIC, Church St, Seaford 01323 897426 Wednesday 18th December 8:00pm Splash Point Jazz Club, Eastbourne The Andy Panayi Big Band Sold out here last Christmas, Andy’s band is back with more swinging arrangements of some of the greatest charts in the Big Band repertoire. Book early! Eastbourne – Splash Point Jazz Club, at the Fishermen’s Club BN22 7AA Doors 7:15pm www.wegottickets.com/splashpointjazz * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PSSST: The other fab Seaford club! We are delighted to have a reciprocal publicity arrangement with the wonderful Seaford Sessions, who present folk/rock/alternative acts at The Little Theatre in Seaford every couple of months. Have a look at https://seafordsessions.org/ Phew! We’re exhausted from writing all this nonsense. Heaven knows how you’ve got this far! Have a great month! Neal and the @splashpointjazz Mob x |
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