Jazzmates Philosophy
I
love the
'feel' of the small bands that played the clubs on the American East
and West coasts. And I love the wonderful melodies of the 1930s and 40s.
I
play all
kinds of music. But I keep coming back to that era, and that's why I
started the JazzMates.
Want
to
know the nicest compliment we've been paid? Someone said, "You know
that tune you played the other night? Well I can't get the damn thing
out of my head!"
People
tell
us we always look as though we're enjoying ourselves. You know what? We
are!
Call
me for
a quote - the number is below.
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Phil
Probert's Jazzmates welcome you!
I'm Phil
Probert, I'm a guitarist and I've been a jazzman all my life.
My favourite music is the small band swing of the thirties and forties
- intimate, driving and melodic. I can bring it to you in various
formats, from a three to a seven-piece band. If you're looking for live
jazz for your special occasion, or your club, Phil Probert's Jazzmates
are here to oblige.
Book us and you'll be
getting the best of the Midlands' professional
jazz musicians, drawn from my little black book. They'll be selected
for their skill, their 'fit' with one another, their good taste and
their desire to entertain.
We care about giving
your guests a great time and we work very hard to
ensure we know what you want.
* Do
you want tasteful music for a reception while
your guests schmooze over a drink?
* Do
you want a concert performance for jazz
enthusiasts?
* Do
you want a rip-roaring band for dancers?
No problem for us, and
yes, we do know the difference!
We bring you the jazz
of the 1930s, '40s and early 50s. As in 'They
don't write melodies like that any more!'
But if 'trad' jazz is
what you prefer, let us know when you call or
email, and we'll bring the banjo!
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Rosetta
Tin Roof Blues
The A-Train
Some short samples of our live work
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Jazz in Malvern
I'm
lucky to
live by the beautiful Malvern Hills, close to the
wonderful Abbey Jazz club, which holds sessions on alternate Sundays at
Malvern Rugby Club.
Abbey Jazz is run by my
very good friend Len Thwaites, and there you
can hear the small band swing which we both love. Len has the special
gift of bringing together a different band for each club session, who
'click' together. Over thirteen years, that has produced some of the
best, swingingest small band sessions you could hope to hear anywhere
in the UK. Don't take my word for that - it's what a number of visiting
jazz stars have told us at the end of some memorable evenings.
I'm grateful to Len for
introducing me to some wonderful musicians.
More about Abbey Jazz here.
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