Dixielanders Jazz Band
Leader Roy Littlecott Tel: 01604 406200
We rehearse fortnightly on Tuesdays from 14.00 to 15.30 at a local church hall
The jazz band was launched in January, 2016, with those musicians who responded to appeals made in the U3A publicity material. However, the first attempt was not very successful, so it was disbanded for a few weeks. But then, unexpectedly, other musicians called in, and the band rose again like a phoenix from the ashes. We gave it the new name of ‘The u3a Dixielanders’, which makes it obvious that we play free-wheeling traditional jazz – ‘happy music’ as it is often called. We have a lot of fun playing this music, and have become quite good at covering up our mistakes! If anyone enjoys listening to us, then this is a bonus.
We currently have nine musicians that cover all the sections required for this type of music, but can perform adequately with as few as six provided there is an adequate balance of instruments. Each year we have been invited to play at parties, concerts and other events, and our style of music inevitably goes down well. Although we are not currently recruiting any more players, if you have experience of playing Dixieland jazz and now wish to enjoy playing it again, feel free to contact the leader for a chat by phone or email using the link on the top right.
Updated 0224