Music at The Globe

Some interesting background information about the artists that perform at The Globe.

THE NORFOLK DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND

The Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band emerged from the ashes of another popular Norfolk-based traditional jazz band. Since it started playing in 2009, however, the NDJB has developed a sound and style of its own and has become popular with local jazz audiences.The band is, unashamedly, a robust, foot-tapping Dixieland band but the combined experience of the musicians and the range of instruments enable it to inflect tone and colour not always expected from a band of its genre.

The line-up is: John Gooding (cornet), Tim Densham (clarinet),Bill Brewer (trombone), Les Dilbey (banjo),

Vic Hobson (string bass) and Vic Brown (drums).  John also plays trumpet and fluglehorn, Tim adds soprano and baritone saxophones to the ensemble and Les incorporates guitar.

Tim Densham is not able to play on 2 May but the band is delighted that Peter Oxborough is able to join it.

BRIAN DEE
British legendary pianist, Brian Dee has worked with the cream of jazz from the UK and over the water. Brian was the resident pianist at Ronnie Scott's Club when it opened its doors in 1959. He has toured with Benny Carter & The Ted Heath Orchestra and Jack Parnell's Big Band for a decade. Brian is revered as the No 1 piano accompanist for vocalists and has backed, recorded and toured with Lita Rosa, Dusty Springfield, Tina May, Elaine Delmar, Rosemary Squires, Annie Ross, Cleo Laine, Peggy Lee, Stella Goodey and Val Wiseman.

BILL COLEMAN
Bill is a freelance jazz bassist and highly regarded as a teacher at the schools of Rugby, Uppingham and Oakham. Between teaching, Bill tours with Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen and plays with the likes of Alan Skidmore, Alan Barnes, Jackie Dankworth, Clare Teal, Enrico Tomasso and Bruce Adams. In the early days Bill played electric bass in the famous 60s group Jimmy James and the Vagabonds. Later he was Helen Shapiro's pianist and M.D. for 12 years and has also played with Kiki Dee. Bill has done workshops with Kenny Clarke the famous American drummer and guitarist Mundell Lowe.

STELLA GOODEY
Freelance jazz singer/songwriter based in East Anglia for the last 14 years and now living in France. Stella headlined Lauzertes Jazz Festival with Brian Dee in 2007, has recorded with John Peters, Ted Beamant, Phil Brooke and Dave Newton and is the featured singer with The John Benson Jazzband. Stella has also sung with Kenny Ball and the late Humphrey Lyttleton and was singer with the late Cy Laurie Reunion Band. Stella also worked with Tony Suggs, pianist in the current Count Basie Orchestra in 2006. Stella's latest CD features Dave Newton on piano and comprises torch songs and originals penned by Stella and Brian Dee.

STELLA AND THE STARLIGHTS

"Expect the unexpected in 2010 - a jazz band that improvises, a jazz singer that can sing. Stella takes risks, she is exciting, she swings and tackles all material from belting out a Bessie Smith as it should be done, to a tiny vulnerable Billie Holliday. Why she is not famous yet remains a mystery to me. Perhaps she is shy!" - The Guardian

MIKE CAPOCCI
Mike is a legend at 80 years of age he has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is self taught and it is generally accepted amongst jazz musicians that he knows nearly every tune ever written! Mike has worked with everybody in jazz including The Ted Heath Orchestra, Jack Parnell and Ella Fitzgerald.

LEE VASEY
Lee Vasey, based in Norwich, is a household name in East Anglia. He is an excellent, versatile guitarist who is very down to earth and a generous player who has employed to many musicians and run The Lee Vasey Big Band for 20 years. Lee plays funky, soulful blues and jazz and both writes and arranges his own compositions.

DAVID NEWTON
David Newton,originally from Scotland, now based in Bath has won Best Jazz Pianist at the BBC Jazz Awards a mere 8 times!! He recorded and toured worldwide with Stacey Kent for 10 years. David now tours all over the UK and Europe headlining Jazz Fesitvals, leading trios, backing singers, composing and arranging in his own right. David is renown in the business for his wit, cynicism and alternative professions for musicians on his website. For more information on David Bewton, his forthcoming gigs, discography and releases visit www.davidnewton.net

ENRICO TOMASSO
Enrico from Leeds originally but now based in London started his playing career at the age of 5 and by 7 he had played Batley Variety Club in front of Louis Armstrong! Enrico is one of our finest trumpet players and was rated best trumpet player at the British Jazz Awards in 2005. He currently works all over Europe with the likes of Ray Williams, John Barnes, Acker Bilk, Warren Vache, Alan Barnes, Scott Hamilton and Ken Peplowski.

PHIL BROOKE
Phil originally from Leeds is a masterful, classically trained jazz guitarist in the vein of Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass. He works with The Vintage Hot Orchestra, Cambridge Jazz Band, The Red Hot & Blue Orchestra, Stella & The Starlights, Digby Fairweather, Lord Arsenal’s Aristocrats and his own quintet. Phil is featured on Stella Goodeys album "Since I fell For You" and his latest album of originals and standards called "Alone Together" released 2008.

DIGBY FAIRWEATHER
Digby is a well known BBC Radio presenter and professional trumpet player. He has toured with George Melly from 2003-2007 and is currently working with Paul Jones from Manfred Mann. Digby has recorded over 90 albums, was voted BBC Jazz Musician of the year in 1979 and has broadcast 5 shows a week for BBC Radio 2 and 3 for eight years. Digby’s Fairweathers Half Dozen were formed in 1995 and have won top small group category in the British Jazz Awards in 2005, 2006 and 2009.