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Anthony Kerr - Vibraphonist
SMJC gig March 16th 2003 - See Reviews page
Visit his site which provides complete discography, gigs, sheet music and taster tracks to listen to.
Bruce Adams - Trumpet and flugelhorn
SMJC gig on June 20th 2004 - see Reviews page - visit his site for discography and information.
Dave Cliff - Guitarist
SMJC gig with Bruce Adams June 20th 2004 - See Reviews page.
Visit his site for biography,discography and information
Tina May - Vocalist
SMJC gig 14th March 2004 - See Reviews page.
Visit her site for all details and superb photos.
Ben Clatworthy - tenor sax and flute
Benn Clatworthy's SMJC gig February 15th 2004 with Robin Aspland, Paul Morgan and Martin Drew - See Reviews page.
Visit this site for discography information.
Alan Barnes - Saxophones, clarinets and flute - band leader - composer and arranger.
Alan Barnes - SMJC gigs - 5 February 2005 (with Alan Plater - Songs for Unsung Heroes), 14 November 2004 (with Don Weller/Cannonball), 23 November 2003 (with Art Themen/Latin Jazz), 19th June 2003 (Sherlock Holmes Suite), November 17th 2002 (with Dave Newton), 17th March 2002 with Jacqui Dankworth) and 27th Jan 2002 (With The Dave Newton Trio).
See Reviews page.

Visit this site for full information on his predigious output.
Steve Berry - Double bass - composer - arranger - teacher - band leader.
Steve Berry's SMJC gigs 10th October 2004 (with Lee Gibson), June 26th 2004(with Riccardo Zegna), October 19th 2003 (with Iain Dixon and Mike Walker). See reviews page.
Visit his site for complete information on his music.
Jacqueline Dankworth - vocalist
SMJC gigs with her trio September 21st 2003 and March 17th 2002
See Reviews page
Visit her site for information on gigs, recordings and biography.
Geoff Eales - Pianist, composer and arranger.
SMJC gigs 16th June 2002 (with his trio and Lee Gibson), April 13th 2003 (with his Trio)and 4th February 2005 (solo)
See Reviews page
Visit his site for full information.
Lee Gibson - vocalist
SMJC gigs June 16th 2002, October 10th 2004.
See reviews page.
Visit her site for the latest information on recordings, Media reviews and gigs.
The Royal Clifton Hotel, The Promenade, Southport, Merseyside
The home of SOUTHPORT MELODIC JAZZ CLUB
Visit this site for general information on the Hotel and contact them for the great value "Jazz Night" Sunday accommodation package
available for SMJC's monthly gigs.
Alec Dankworth - Double bass and trio leader
SMJC gig 21st September 2003 with sister Jacqui.
See Reviews page.
Visit his site for all infomation.
Martin Drew - Drums
SMJC gig 15th February 2004 with Ben Clatworthy.
See Reviews page.
Visit his site for all information.
David Newton - pianist and trio leader.
SMJC gigs with Alan Barnes 27th January 2002, 17th November 2002, 19th June 2003, 27th Feb 2004(solo)
See Reviews page.
Visit his site for information on gigs, discography and biog.details
The International Association for Jazz Education
The World's largest Jazz organisation. SMJC is an ASSOCIATE MEMBER. Jazz enthusiasts, musicians and teachers have a lot to gain by becoming an INDIVIDUAL MEMBER.
Visit the IAJE website. It's extensive. There is an ACTIVE U.K.
BRANCH. E-mail for information on IAJE-UK to smjc@artees.freeserve.co.uk or via Contact icon on this site.
Jazz Services
Source of information for all you may want to know about the UK Jazz Scene. Alternatively you can E-mail admin@jazzservices.org.uk or phone Celia Wood on 0207 928 9089.
Liane Carroll
Vocalist and pianist who makes it all sound so easy and highly entertaining. First visit to SMJC on March 20th 2005 with her trio. For more information go to www.splashpointrecords.com
Wigan Jazz Club and Wigan International Jazz Festival
Contact Ian Darrington or Gordon Humphreys - neighbours, supporters and colleagues in jazz.
William Ellis
William Ellis - Internationally renowned jazz photographer; presenter and exhibitor at SMJC's Winter Jazz Weekend.
JazzWest Mids
JazzWestMids - a great gig guide for the Midlands - contact Linda or Barry Semp.(email jazzwestmids@yahoo.co.uk)
Jazzwise - magazine
For news, views and reviews of the jazz world - Jazzwise magazine
Southport International Jazz Festival
Southport International Jazz Festival - Our local festival
Liverpool Jazz
Jazz at the Palm House in Sefton Park. Contact Mike Swerdlow, friend, supporter and colleague in jazz.
The Jazz Rendezvous at the Star Inn Rainford
Keith Allcock's weekly jazz party. Friends, neighbours and colleagues in jazz.
Clark Tracey - drummer
Clarke Tracey - drummer - SMJC gig 19th June 2003 with the Alan Barnes Octet.Feb.2007 with Stan Tracey, May 07 with his own quintet.
Great club favourite and featured in our Jazz on a Winter's Weekend in Feb. 2005 and 2006.
Riccardo Zegna - Pianist
Italian pianist Riccardo played 2 superb gigs during Southport Jazz Festival 2004 - 25 and 26 June. The first was recorded - see Reviews Page for details and how to get the CD.
Artees - hand painted and decorated fashion wear
Suppliers of SMJC club shirts and jazzy fashionable tops for the ladies.
Jazz 'n' Blues Records
Great source of jazz CD's. Vendor at SMJC's Winter Jazz Weeend - contact Jerry Brown on 01603 467777 or e mail Jazzjerry@aol.com
Southport and Sefton Tourism
For all events going on in Southport throughout the year. For a brochure e mail Nia Valerio nia@VisitSouthport com
Jazz - On - Film
All about jazz on the movies - contact Brian "Joe" Spibey
Champion Media Group
The Champion Newspaper and other publications and print and publicity services. Sponsor of "Jazz on a Winter's Weekend"
Steinway & Sons
Suppliers of pianos to the Royal Clifton Hotel/SMJC. For local contact ring Simon Hughes on 01204 364456 or E mail him at spg@steinway.co.uk
Tom and Chris Baron's Swinging Jazz Party
Friends, supporters and colleagues in jazz.
The Sheena Davis Group
Excellent gig on May 15th 05 - see Reviews page
Martin Speake
Alto saxophonist,band leader, arranger and composer.
SMJC gig with his band on 18 September 05.
Martin Taylor
Star guitarist featured in our Winter Festival February 3rd.-5th 2006.
Get Into Jazz
Very useful jazz service for all aspects of jazz. Of interest to fans, musicians, promoters and jazz education bodies. A good venue guide.
North West Jazz Works
A just established website to promote jazz in the North West.
Set up by Lucy Power. Also see www.getintojazz.com
John Hallam - Tenor/Baritone/Clarinet/Flute
Regular performer at the club, most memorably in June 2005 with Robin Aspland, Steve Brown and Mat Miles.
Tim Kliphuis
Superb violinist with a great quartet. Played our 2006 Winter Festival with Len Skeat, Mitch Dalton, James Pearson and had Martin Taylor as guest for their third set.
Arnie Somoygi
Bassist and most recent visit to the club with Mick Hutton's Boat Rockers and Andy Panayi's quartet for our Winter Festival. Also teaches at Birmingham Conservatoire.
East Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra
A most professional youth big band under the musical direction of Jonathan Eno. Played our Winter Festival in 2006 with guests Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams and Benn Clatworthy.
Jonathan Eno
Composer, arranger and Musical Director of EMYJO (see link)
Took this youth big band to two IAJE Conventions (2005/2006) and to our Jazz on a Winter's Weekend festival in February 2006.
Andy Panayi
Saxophones and flute. Composer, arranger, teacher and band leader of his own quartet with Mark Nightingale/Steve Brown/Arnie Somoygi [and other line ups]which features the repertoire of the Mulligan/Brookmeyer pionoless quartets. Played our Winter Festival in February 2006.
Swingshift Big Band
SMJC's resident big band at the Royal Clifton Hotel. Click on "Big Band Gigs" icon on our home page for information. Musical Director Phil Shotton e-mail philshotton@hotmail.com
Munch Manship
Manchester based tenor sax and flute virtuoso. Played as a guest soloist with SMJ-Swingshift Big Band in May 2006.
SMJC My Space site
For more information, tracks from forthcoming gigs and more besides.
Merseyrail
Regular direct rail link between Southport, Liverpool City Centre and Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Northern Rail
Regular direct rail link between Southport, Manchester City Centre and Manchester International Airport
Nikki Iles
Leading UK pianist, composer and educator. First visit to SMJC October 2007 with her quintet.
The Scarisbrick Hotel, Lord Street, Southport
Directly opposite the Southport Arts Centre. Rooms reserved for Jazz on a Winter's Weekend 2008.
Arnie Somogyi - bass player
Leads his own band 'Ambulance' and a regular visitor to SMJC with other bands and as an educator. Lectures at The Birmingham Conservatoire.
Southport Jazz Season 2008
A season of jazz in Southport instigated by SMJC in conjunction with other venues and promoters in the town. Ist Feb to ist June 08.
Liverpool 08
Being named European Capital of Culture 2008 was arguably the greatest day in Liverpool's recent history.

But what is beyond argument is that 4 June 2003 changed Liverpool. At a stroke, national and international perceptions changed and the image of the city improved.

Already, 2008 is the rocket fuel that is propelling Liverpool's economy, and solid foundations have now been laid for its ongoing transformation into a world-class city.



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