based in Dorset, UK
Featuring
Crazy John Cockle - Trumpet, Vocals
Len 'The Lips' Hurst - Clarinet, Sax
Mad Mike Sims - Banjo
Mildly Alarming Dave Martin - Tuba |
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The 4-4 Jazz Band formed at the beginning of 2006, combining four experienced musicians from existing Jazz bands. We wanted to provide uncomplicated, acoustic, traditional New Orleans style Jazz to suit a relaxed setting. We try to use our instruments in the way they were intended - without heavy amplifiers and effects. This gives us a clear, well balanced sound without the need for ear defenders - you can still hold a conversation as we play! (We do use a small amplifier to stop John from running out of breath.) We specialise in acoustic venues - garden parties, fetes, street fairs, cafes and restaurants etc. We can provide a small portable amplifier for the vocals which runs on batteries, so we can operate without any power supply. For that little extra something at your next party - why not give us a call? Depending on the amount of travel involved, our fee is around £160, payable in cash at the end of the gig. This covers the costs of fuel, rehearsals, equipment etc and is extremely competitive! We usually play for 3 hours with two short breaks. We can also offer a five - piece band for an extra £40 (add a trombone!). We have four previews below for your enjoyment - just click the button and listen! These were recorded at our very first rehearsal, so you can rest assured that yes, we do sound like that. More of our tunes can be found here. You can contact us on 07817 993 181 or email the44jazzband@yahoo.co.uk |
GIG LIST - Last Updated 1st March 2008 (Red = New Dates) |
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Date |
Location |
Time |
Confirmed |
Sat 26/01/08 Sun 03/02/08 Sat 16/02/08 Fri 22/02/08 Fri 21/03/08 Fri 04/04/08 Fri 25/04/08 Sat 03/05/08 Sun 04/05/08 Sat 31/05/08 Sat 28/06/08 Sat 05/07/08 Sun 06/07/08 Sat 12/07/08 Fri 18/07/08 Sun 20 July Fri 25/07/08 Sat 26/07/08 Fri 01/08/08 Sat 02/08/08 Sun 03/08/08 Sun 10/08/08 Fri 22/08/08 Sat 30/08/08 Sun 14/09/08 |
Bell Street Cafe, Shaftesbury Springhead Trust Crown at Marnhull Bell Street Cafe, Shaftesbury Lamb and Lark, Limington Bell Street Cafe, Shaftesbury (with Terry Woods) Private party, Shaftesbury Fiddleford Inn (with Terry Woods) Shaftesbury Local Food Festival Bell Street Cafe, Shaftesbury (with Terry Woods) Bell Street Cafe, Shaftesbury Springhead Trust The Olive Branch, Wimborne The Olive Branch, Wimborne The Olive Branch, Wimborne Plough at Manston - Summer Beer Festival The Olive Branch, Wimborne Bell Street Cafe, Shaftesbury Wedding, Bournemouth The Olive Branch, Wimborne Burton Bradstock The Olive Branch, Wimborne The Olive Branch, Wimborne The Olive Branch, Wimborne Fordingbridge TBA |
8-11pm 7.30-10.30pm 8-11pm 8-11pm 8-11pm 8-11pm TBA 1-3pm 12.30-3.30pm 8-11pm 8-11pm TBA 8-11pm 8-11pm 8-11pm 12-3pm 8-11pm 8-11pm TBA 8-11pm 6-8pm 8-11pm 8-11pm 8-11pm TBA |
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You can also see some great Trad Jazz at the following gigs - with some moonlighting 4-4 Jazz players!
Date |
Location |
Time |
Band |
20 July 16 Aug |
Sherborne Castle Langton Long |
TBA TBA |
Spirit of New Orleans Spirit of New Orleans |
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