BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Googlies - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Googlies X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Googlies REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T230000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120108 CREATED:20250502T105342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T105615Z UID:5722-1750964400-1750978800@www.googliesjazz.co.uk SUMMARY:Simon Spillett on Saxophone DESCRIPTION:Simon Spillett is a multi-award-winning tenor saxophonist who has established himself as a prominent figure in UK jazz over his twenty-five year career. Beyond his powerful\, straight-ahead playing style that ranges from energetic bebop to soulful balladry\, Simon has excelled as a quartet and big band leader\, author\, historian\, record producer\, archivist\, and columnist. His impressive performance credentials include sold-out appearances at major festivals (EFG London Jazz Festival\, Brecon) and top venues nationwide\, including regular appearances at Googlies Jazz Club. A charismatic performer with observational wit\, Simon understands that jazz is entertainment as much as art\, making him an infectiously passionate communicator whether playing or discussing his speciality – UK jazz history. URL:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk/event/simon-spillett-on-saxophone/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T230000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120108 CREATED:20250502T104704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T104704Z UID:5717-1750359600-1750374000@www.googliesjazz.co.uk SUMMARY:Pete Long multi-instrumentalist DESCRIPTION:Pete Long is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who began his professional journey after studying at the Royal London College of Music and playing with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra\, where he mastered all five saxophone parts\, flute\, bass guitar\, and even trumpet. His versatile career includes touring with the award-winning sax quartet “Itchy Fingers\,” performing alongside Dizzy Gillespie and Chick Corea\, and extensive work in London’s West End theaters. Pete’s session work led to his contributions on Stereophonics’ hit “Handbags and Gladrags\,” which became the UK’s best-selling single in 2002. During five years with Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra\, he worked with music legends including Tom Jones and Paul McCartney. Currently\, Pete divides his time between education\, solo jazz performance (including regular returns to Googlies Jazz Club)\, and his primary focus as bandleader and orchestrator of his award-winning Echoes of Ellington orchestra\, whose album “The Jazz Planets” won Times “Must Have Jazz CD Of The Year.” \nThis summary is paraphrased from Pete’s professional biography on his website: https://www.plong.co.uk/ URL:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk/event/pete-long-multi-instrumentalist-3/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T230000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120108 CREATED:20250502T102943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T102943Z UID:5712-1749754800-1749769200@www.googliesjazz.co.uk SUMMARY:Adam Glasser on Harmonica DESCRIPTION:Adam Glasser is a versatile musician born in Cambridge\, England in 1955 while his South African composer father Stanley “Spike” Glasser was studying at King’s College. Raised in South Africa\, Adam was influenced by the vibrant Johannesburg jazz scene and legendary musicians from his father’s musical productions “King Kong” and “Mr Paljas.” After graduating from Warwick University with a BA in European Literature\, he moved to Paris in 1979 to study jazz piano before returning to London to build his career. Adam has worked with South African alto player Dudu Pukwana\, served as pianist and musical director for The Manhattan Brothers for 16 years\, and became an accomplished chromatic harmonica player\, performing with artists including Dominic Miller\, Zero 7\, and even filling in for Stevie Wonder. His notable achievements include winning the Peter Whittingham Award in 1996 and producing the album “Inyembezi” for The Manhattan Brothers\, released by EMI South Africa in 2006\, alongside his own album “Free at First.” \nThis summary is paraphrased from Adam’s professional biography from his website: http://www.adamglassermusic.com/ URL:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk/event/adam-glasser-on-harmonica/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T230000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120108 CREATED:20250502T102352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T102352Z UID:5709-1749150000-1749164400@www.googliesjazz.co.uk SUMMARY:Art Themen on Saxophone DESCRIPTION:Art Themen is a renowned British jazz saxophonist who has maintained a dual career as a professional musician and orthopaedic surgeon. Born in Manchester in 1939\, Art began as a self-taught musician in the traditional jazz scene of the late 1950s. While studying medicine at Cambridge University\, he developed his distinctive saxophone style\, performing with the Cambridge University Jazz Band where he achieved recognition for his hard-bop approach. Throughout his extensive career spanning over 60 years\, Art has performed with jazz luminaries including Stan Tracey (a defining musical relationship beginning in 1974)\, Alexis Korner\, and numerous American jazz masters. Originally influenced by saxophonists Dexter Gordon and Sonny Rollins\, his style evolved to incorporate elements from Coleman Hawkins\, Evan Parker\, and John Coltrane. In recent years\, Art has received prestigious recognition including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Worshipful Company of Musicians and was nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Following his retirement from medicine\, he has dedicated himself fully to his jazz career. \n(This summary is paraphrased from Art’s Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Themen URL:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk/event/art-themen-on-saxophone/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T230000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120108 CREATED:20250502T100220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T100343Z UID:5703-1748545200-1748559600@www.googliesjazz.co.uk SUMMARY:Louise Cookman Jazz Vocalist DESCRIPTION:Louise Cookman is a British jazz vocalist specializing in swing and big band music\, known for her warm tone and ability to connect with audiences through her infectious performance style and deep appreciation for the Great British and American songbooks. Her extensive career includes being the vocalist for the Pasadena Roof Orchestra for over five years and performing as guest vocalist with prestigious groups including the BBC Big Band (touring with Ken Peplowski)\, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra\, and the Syd Lawrence Orchestra. She’s performed at renowned venues like Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club\, Cadogan Hall\, and the Royal Festival Hall\, and appeared on BBC Radio 2\, 3\, and 4\, as well as television programs including “Len Goodman’s Dancing Feet” and “Len Goodman’s Dance Band Days” on BBC4. Louise has contributed to numerous recordings and released her own album of jazz standards\, “That Old Feeling\,” which is available on Spotify and iTunes. \n(This summary is paraphrased from Louise’s biography on her website: https://www.louisecookman.com/) URL:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk/event/louise-cookman-jazz-vocalist/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T230000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120108 CREATED:20250502T095123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T095123Z UID:5697-1747940400-1747954800@www.googliesjazz.co.uk SUMMARY:Allison Neale on Alto Saxophone and Flute DESCRIPTION:Unique on the UK jazz scene\, American-born Allison Neale’s alto saxophone sound is instantly appealing. She is widely regarded as one of the finest exponents on today’s scene of the West Coast ‘cool jazz’ style of Paul Desmond. \nAllison spent her formative years playing alto in the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra where she had the opportunity to perform with many leading international artists. Holding the flute chair in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra between 1996 and 1998 propelled her development and in no time at all Allison was a well sought-after musician. An extremely melodic & lyrical approach to jazz gives Allison a wide appeal and we welcome her return to Googlies. \nTo quote Dave Gelly in the Observer \nAllison Neale plays the alto saxophone with a tone so light and airy it positively melts at the edges. \nAllison’s CDs have been highly recommended – For example ‘I Wished on the Moon’\, awarded four Stars in Jazzwise and ‘Quietly There’ which features top US guitarist\, Peter Bernstein. URL:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk/event/allison-neale-on-alto-saxophone-and-flute/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T230000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120108 CREATED:20250502T091635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T095243Z UID:5682-1747335600-1747350000@www.googliesjazz.co.uk SUMMARY:Ian Bateman on Trombone DESCRIPTION:Ian Bateman is a highly respected jazz trombonist with a career that has established him as one of the most in-demand players in Europe. His impressive credentials include performing with prestigious bands like Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band and Terry Lightfoot and his Jazzmen. Versatile across all jazz styles and an excellent sight-reader\, Ian regularly performs with The Back To Basie Orchestra\, The Pasadena Roof Orchestra\, Echoes of Ellington\, and various Jazz Repertory Company productions. His session work includes recording with The Bryan Ferry Orchestra and various artists at Abbey Road studios. Since his 1977 debut with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain\, Ian has shared stages with jazz legends like Buddy Rich and Ella Fitzgerald. Following Acker’s retirement\, Ian focused on his own projects\, including the Bateman Brothers Jazz Band with his brother Alan and orchestral writing\, creating performances of notable jazz albums like Billie Holiday’s “Lady In Satin.” \n(This summary is paraphrased from Ian’s professional biography on his website: http://www.ianbateman.com/) URL:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk/event/ian-bateman-on-trombone/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T000000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120108 CREATED:20250502T090203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T095203Z UID:5679-1746662400-1746662400@www.googliesjazz.co.uk SUMMARY:Tim Whitehead on Saxophone DESCRIPTION:Tim is an accomplished saxophonist who has performed extensively across the UK\, Europe\, and the USA. His notable career includes touring with Ian Carr’s Nucleus and Graham Collier Music in the 1970s (when he won the Young Jazz Musicians of the Year Award with his band South of the Border) and performing with the innovative big band Loose Tubes in the 1980s. Throughout the decades\, Tim has released several acclaimed albums including “English People\,” “Decision\,” “Authentic\,” “Silence Between Waves\,” and the highly praised “Personal Standards” and “Colour Beginnings.” He’s collaborated with numerous musicians including Giovanni Mirabassi\, Phil DeGreg\, and composer Colin Riley\, with whom he founded the Homemade Orchestra. Tim has been recognized with multiple awards and was the first ever musician Artist in Residence at Tate Britain\, where he composed music in response to JMW Turner’s works. Beyond performing\, he co-founded and chaired several jazz organizations including Jazz Umbrella and WayOutWest. \n(The summary above is paraphrased from Tim’s professional biography on his website: http://www.timwhitehead.co.uk/) \nThose of us who have caught him live … have been left in blinking disbelief.  It’s not just his mastery of the tenor saxophone\, phenomenal though it is\, but the absolute conviction of his playing that is so impressive. \n     Dave Gelly (The Observer/ BBC ) URL:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk/event/tim-whitehead-on-saxophone/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T230000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120108 CREATED:20250501T195100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T100824Z UID:5666-1746126000-1746140400@www.googliesjazz.co.uk SUMMARY:Marco Natale Miles DESCRIPTION:Marco Natale Miles – trumpet and flugelhorn. \nMarco\, an alumnus of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama has\,\nsince his graduation\, spent a couple of years touring on cruise ships\, honing his already prodigious talent.  Marco is not a newcomer to Googlies he has appeared with our 7-Aside septet\, on big band Sundays and as a soloist in his own right.  This is a great opportunity hear and support someone tipped as a future star of the jazz world. \n  URL:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk/event/marco-natale-miles-on-trumpet-and-flugelhorn/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T223000 DTSTAMP:20260624T120108 CREATED:20250310T192301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T195317Z UID:5649-1743708600-1743719400@www.googliesjazz.co.uk SUMMARY:Catherine Lima - Vocals DESCRIPTION:London based jazz and Big Band singer\, Catherine regularly performs with some of the finest performers in town. Drawing on influences such as Anita O’Day and Peggy Lee\, she has a warm expressive tone that she uses expertly to create moods from sultry to joyous. Earlier this year at Ronnie Scott’s Catherine gave a highly successful performance of ‘Peggy’s Got The Blues’. At Googlies Catherine will deliver a delightfully interesting programme of familiar songs in her own entertaining style. Not to be missed.\nwww.catherinelima.biz URL:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk/event/catherine-lima-vocals-5/ LOCATION:Googlies Jazz Supper Club\, Botany Bay Cricket Club\, Enfield\, Middlesex\, EN28AS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Thursday Night Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.googliesjazz.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/zzzzcatherinelima4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Jarvis":MAILTO:googliesjazz@btinternet.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR