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SUMMARY:Louise Cookman on Vocals Thursday December 4 2025 at Googlies
DESCRIPTION:SUCH A PLEASURE TO WELCOME BACK Louise Cookman\, one of the UK’s leading big band\, jazz and swing era vocalists. For more than two decades\, her rich\, velvety voice\, instinctive musicality and warm\, witty stage presence have won over audiences throughout the UK and abroad. \nLouise specialises in swing and big band vocals\, with a deep love and understanding of the Great British and American songbooks. Her warm tone and engaging personality allow her to connect effortlessly with live audiences\, bringing infectious joy to every performance. \nLouise spent over five years as vocalist with the world-famous Pasadena Roof Orchestra and became a regular special guest singer on BBC Radio 2’s Big Band Special. She’s toured the UK as guest vocalist with clarinet virtuoso Ken Peplowski and the BBC Big Band\, and has appeared with the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra\, the Syd Lawrence Orchestra\, the Glenn Miller Orchestra UK\, the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra and Michael Law’s Piccadilly Dance Orchestra. She also features in Peter Long’s highly regarded recreation of Benny Goodman’s 1938 Carnegie Hall concert. \nShe’s performed at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club\, Cadogan Hall and the Royal Festival Hall\, appeared on BBC Radio 2\, 3 and 4\, and featured in period TV drama. She was the featured vocalist on “Len Goodman’s Dancing Feet” and “Len Goodman’s Dance Band Days” for BBC4 television. \nLouise has recorded with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra\, clarinettist Pete Neighbour (alongside Dave Newton and Jim Mullen)\, Michael Law’s Piccadilly Dance Orchestra and drummer Steve Rushton. Her own album of jazz standards\, “That Old Feeling”\, is available on Spotify and iTunes. \nThe Times praised her “sultry vocals that sit perfectly amid the rich settings of the band.” Always a favourite at Googlies\, looking forward to another wonderful evening with Louise. \nAn optional 2-course supper at £15.00 is available but must be booked\, vegetarians & others with dietary requirements will be accommodated if requested when reserving. \nReservations are required for all events. \nEntry: members £10.00 non-members £12.00 unless marked* \n(Entry marked * will be members £12 non-members £15) \nThere is a 50% concession for students for all events. \n We do not have the facility to accept payment for entry or meals by credit or debit cards although we do at the bar. \nFor information about ULEZ please see ‘About our Venue’ page.
URL:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk/event/louise-cookman-on-vocals-thursday-december-4-2025-at-googlies/
LOCATION:Googlies Jazz Supper Club\, Botany Bay Cricket Club\, Enfield\, Middlesex\, EN28AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Gigs
ORGANIZER;CN="John Jarvis":MAILTO:googliesjazz@btinternet.com
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SUMMARY:Pete Long Multi instrumentalist playing Thursday December 11 2025 at Googlies
DESCRIPTION:ALWAYS A HIGHLIGHT HERE AT GOOGLIES\, saxophonist and clarinettist Pete Long brings his extensive talents back to our stage. \nPete has built one of the most diverse careers in British jazz. His versatility across the woodwind family has made him a first-call musician for everything from West End theatre pits to international jazz festivals. He’s equally at home on alto\, tenor\, baritone saxophone and clarinet\, with flute and even oboe in his arsenal. \nHis collaborators read like a who’s who of music: Dizzy Gillespie\, John Scofield\, Chick Corea\, Tom Jones\, Norah Jones\, Georgie Fame and Lionel Richie. He spent five years with Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and arranged for Paul McCartney\, John Cale and Texas. You’ve heard his baritone sax and oboe work whether you know it or not—his playing on Stereophonics’ “Handbags and Gladrags” made it the UK’s best-selling single of 2002. \nPete has become one of Britain’s leading big band directors. His award-winning Echoes of Ellington recreates Duke’s sound using original manuscripts from the Smithsonian. His innovative “Jazz Planets” album—reimagining Holst in Ellington’s style—won The Times’ “Must Have Jazz CD of the Year” in 2018. He regularly directs the Big Band at Ronnie Scott’s and has commissioned work ranging from a jazz Swan Lake to orchestrations for The Moody Blues. \nAs an educator\, Pete works with young musicians across Britain\, from West Wales to the Royal Academy\, Guildhall and Royal College. His masterclasses and workshops have influenced a new generation of players. \nTonight you’ll hear the full range of Pete’s artistry—his technical command\, his deep knowledge of jazz tradition\, and his ability to make audiences laugh between numbers. Another unmissable evening awaits. \nAn optional 2-course supper at £15.00 is available but must be booked\, vegetarians & others with dietary requirements will be accommodated if requested when reserving. \nReservations are required for all events. \nEntry: members £10.00 non-members £12.00 unless marked* \n(Entry marked * will be members £12 non-members £15) \nThere is a 50% concession for students for all events. \n We do not have the facility to accept payment for entry or meals by credit or debit cards although we do at the bar. \nFor information about ULEZ please see ‘About our Venue’ page.
URL:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk/event/pete-long-multi-instrumentalist-playing-thursday-december-11-2025-at-googlies/
LOCATION:Googlies Jazz Supper Club\, Botany Bay Cricket Club\, Enfield\, Middlesex\, EN28AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Gigs
ORGANIZER;CN="John Jarvis":MAILTO:googliesjazz@btinternet.com
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SUMMARY:John Etheridge on Guitar Thursday December 18 2025 at Googlies
DESCRIPTION:A TRUE LEGEND OF BRITISH JAZZ GUITAR\, John Etheridge brings his remarkable breadth and virtuosity back to our stage. \nPat Metheny calls him “one of the best guitarists in the world.” Eric Clapton told him early on\, “You’re not a blues player\, but you’re a great guitarist.” Jimi Hendrix simply said\, “You’re great.” Such praise comes to few musicians\, but John has earned it through decades of fearless eclecticism and brilliant playing. \nJohn refuses to recognise musical boundaries. His career perfectly illustrates this: he spent years touring and recording with the legendary Stéphane Grappelli (1976-1981) while simultaneously working with pioneering jazz-fusion band Soft Machine (1975-1978\, 1984\, and 2004 to present). This April 2025 marks 50 years since he joined Soft Machine\, replacing Allan Holdsworth. \nHis collaborators span the spectrum from classical to rock: John Williams\, Yehudi Menuhin\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Nigel Kennedy\, Andy Summers\, Biréli Lagrène\, Danny Thompson\, and even Hawkwind. He’s equally commanding on acoustic and electric guitar\, moving effortlessly between jazz\, fusion\, classical\, flamenco\, and progressive rock. \nJohn began playing at 13\, inspired by Hank Marvin and Django Reinhardt. Though his father was a jazz pianist\, John taught himself. He came up through the 1960s British blues boom\, jamming with Eric Clapton at London’s Speakeasy Club. His early bands included Darryl Way’s Wolf and Global Village Trucking Company before joining Soft Machine. \nHe’s been nominated three times for Musician of the Year at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards (2005\, 2006\, 2011). His recent work includes touring with Gordon Giltrap on their acclaimed “2 Parts Guitar” shows and continuing performances with Soft Machine across Europe and America. \nJohn remains as active and innovative as ever\, still travelling\, still practising\, still pushing musical boundaries. An unmissable evening with a true master awaits. \nAn optional 2-course supper at £15.00 is available but must be booked\, vegetarians & others with dietary requirements will be accommodated if requested when reserving. \nReservations are required for all events. \nEntry: members £10.00 non-members £12.00 unless marked* \n(Entry marked * will be members £12 non-members £15) \nThere is a 50% concession for students for all events. \n We do not have the facility to accept payment for entry or meals by credit or debit cards although we do at the bar. \nFor information about ULEZ please see ‘About our Venue’ page.
URL:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk/event/john-etheridge-on-guitar-thursday-december-18-2025-at-googlies/
LOCATION:Googlies Jazz Supper Club\, Botany Bay Cricket Club\, Enfield\, Middlesex\, EN28AS\, United Kingdom
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