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alanbarnes9Jan 16, 20205 minThe Sound Of The BaskervillesI read my first Sherlock Holmes story at the age of eleven and I’ve been hooked ever since. The amazing deductive powers of the great...
alanbarnes9May 3, 20195 minSome Memories of Humph!The first time I heard the Humphrey Lyttelton Band live was at the 100 Club in 1980. It sounded very impressive and well arranged and...
alanbarnes9May 3, 20199 minBenny Carter - Legendary Saxophonist, composer - Arranger, BandleaderBennett Lester “Benny” Carter, along with Johnny Hodges, defined the way the alto saxophone should be played throughout the swing era -...
alanbarnes9May 3, 20197 minSome personal memories of Swanage Jazz Festival 1990-2017 Any drinker will tell you that a pub is only as good as it’s landlord. I think the same can be said of Jazz Clubs and festivals- they...