On Saturday 9th November, Sherborne Jazz Club will host ASQ ~ The Arabella Sprot Quintet at the Plume of Feathers, Half Moon street, Sherbone, DT9 3LN. In 2012 Arabella was awarded both an Entry Scholarship to Birmingham Conservatoire and a Postgraduate Performance Award from the Musicians Benevolent Fund to study for a Masters in Jazz Performance. This gig presents the fruits of that labour, with a new line-up, new compositions, and new arrangements ranging from solo saxophone to suites inspired by literature. The quintet features Arabella on tenor saxophone, Ric Yarborough on Drums, James Banner on bass, Steve Tromans on Piano and Nick Dewhurst on trumpet. Doors open 7.30pm. Adm: Members £8, Non-Members £12. Call the Plume of Feathes for more details 01935 816569. www.arabellasprotgroup.com
New sponsorship for Sherborne Jazz Club!
Sherborne Jazz Club has been given a boost this year with new sponsorship, and a grant from PRSF and Jazz Services. Club chair Paul Chousmer took receipt of the PRSF and Jazz Services Jazz Promoters Award last month, given “in recognition of the panel being impressed by your diverse programme containing exciting new music”. Sherborne Jazz Club promotes monthly events at the Plume of Feathers in Sherborne, and at the David Hall in South Petherton. Full Story: Read More
The Daleks are coming to Fleet Air Arm Museum, August 10th & 11th!
50 years after the Daleks we
re first seen on our TV screens they are planning a terrifying return to the Fleet Air Arm Museum on Aug 10 & 11. Together with their evil accomplices Davros, Miss Hartigan, Cybermen, Ice Warriors, Pig Slave, Weeping Angel and many more, this year’s visitation will feature some new family activities and entertainment including the ever popular Audience with the Daleks when you can ask the more friendly Daleks the questions on everybody’s mind such as, “How old are you and how do you get up stairs?” Full Story: Read More