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Individually the six have played
an impressive line-up of festival and Jazz Club appearances in the Collectively The Antique Six
enjoy regular appearances at long established clubs all over the country,
from the North of England to Penzance and from West
Wales to The Antique Six Jazzband had record attendances at; New Yellow Dog Jazz Club (104) on Saturday 28th January 2006; Runnymede Jazz Club on Friday 20th January 2006; The Prince of Orange, Yatton (65) on Wednesday 15th February 2006. They have appeared with: The Temperance Seven, Alan Elsdon, Terry Lightfoot, Kenny Ball, and George Melly, and have worked with...... Digby Fairweather,
Ray Foxley, Dutch Lewis, Keith Nichols, and George
Huxley Their festival
appearances reads like the what's on of Bude '03, '05, 06 & ‘08; Caldicot Jazz Festival '03, '04 & '05; Cheltenham
International Jazz Festival ‘96, ‘97 ,‘98, ’99,
'00 , '01, '02, '03, '04, & '05; Domburg-by-the-sea, Keswick
Jazz Festival ’07
& ‘08; Kirkcudbright
Jazz Festival
'04, '06, & ‘07; Newcastle Under Lyme Jazz and Blues Festival '06, '07 & ‘08; Pershore Jazz Festival '01, '03, '04, ’05, '07 & ‘08; Pershore Millennium Festival
2000; Pickering
Jazz Festival ’07
& ‘08; Preston '02; Royster's Jazz Breaks at Torquay, Brixham, Paignton, Dawlish, Babbacombe; Swanage Jazz Festival ‘06; Swindon ‘97, ‘98, ’99, 00, & ‘01; Upton-upon-Severn Jazz Festival & Fringe ‘96,’97,’98, '00, ‘01, '03, '04, '05, '06, ’07 & ‘08; Upton Water Festival ‘97; Warner's Jazz Weekends at Holme Lacey, Bodelwyddan Castle, Cricket St Thomas, Thoresbury Hall, Norton Grange, Isle of Wight, Littlecote Hall & Hayling Island (2001 - 2008) The Antique Six Recordings "The Antique Six produce a swinging sound that owes something to Dixieland, without the raving. They happily tackle a fair mix of titles on their own merits, giving the tunes the right mood all the way, some of which are well away from the standard titles. All in all, a well performed, tuneful collection that, like Mansion Polish, puts a shine on the antiques!" Bernie Tyrrell, Editor, Nostalgia Magazine 1996 ‘Caught at the Trout’ - 1996 ‘The Bear Essentials’ for Children in Need (various artistes) - 1995 'Live at the Langdale with Digby Fairweather’ - 1996 ‘Vintage Jazz - Classic Tradition’ - 1997 'The Antique Six Roadshow’ - 1999 'Under the Double Eagle’ - 2001 ' 'Six of One, Half a Dozen of Another' - 2004 Travellin' - 2005 Renovated
– 2006 Cherished -
2007 Crystal Clear - 2008 CD Track Listings Vol 1 - 'Caught at the Trout' recorded October 1995
From a review by the late Keith Slade, BBC Producer and Band Leader "I find the CD to have a lovely tight sound, well-balanced in its outlook and, above all, it has tremendous spirit. Congratulations to all the band." Keith Slade 1998 Vol 2 - 'Vintage Jazz, Classic Tradition' recorded June 1997
From Gloria Davey, "Lady Jazz", Bay FM Radio, Vol 5 - '
From a review by George
Giles "A nice selection of tunes illustrating the passage of jazz
from Vol 6 - 'Six of One - Half a Dozen of Another' recorded October 2003
From a review by John Crocker, International Clarinetist and Saxophonist. "The finely balanced and very disciplined front line grooves wonderfully over what is surely one of the best rhythm sections on the scene, reminiscent of the Barber band of the late 50's. This Antique Six CD is a fine example of their talent and an indication of the breadth of their repertoire. This, the sixth CD from them, yet again shows why they are such as success wherever they appear. A good, varied programme of jazz, well played and not least superbly recorded by Adam Parr." John Crocker - March 2004 Vol 7 - 'Travellin' ' recorded January 2005
From a review by Keith
Nichols "The Antique Six
are in fact far from antique – the name could imply a collection of
octogenarians on their last legs, but in this case, nothing is farther than
the reality. A much travelled orchestra, very
popular wherever they perform, playing their own brand of vigorous
traditional jazz, the wide repertoire stretching from Vol 8 - 'Renovated' recorded January 2006
A review
by George Giles. 'RENOVATED,
restored, reconditioned, refurbished, revamped, rejuvenated, they all apply
to the new line-up playing as The Antique Six Jazzband
and their superb new recording. The liner notes adequately detail the reason
for new band members Chris Pearce and Andy Robins who have been integrated
into the band with what seems to be effortless ease the result being that The
Antique Six have not lost any momentum in their quest for greatness or their
busy schedule. The Antique Six are, I believe, a perfectly balanced band
having an excellent front line led by trumpeter Chris Mercer ably supported
by trombonist Richard Leach and Chris Pearce’s reeds. They are backed
by a superb rhythm section of Clinton Sedgley,
Graham Smith and Andy Robins.The fifteen tunes
selected for this recording allows the band to swing from start to finish
with superb ensemble playing and good solos to numerous to mention in detail.
However, Chris Pearce’s hauntingly beautiful rendition of Over The
Rainbow, a tune not normally played by Jazz Bands, is quite outstanding.The inclusion of a couple of rarely heard
tunes, Harlem Folk Dance and Smokey Mokes certainly
adds interest for prospective purchasers who can obtain a copy at all the
band’s sessions .Alternatively
give Graham Smith a call on 01527 66692. RENOVATED is thoroughly recommended.' Vol 9 - 'Cherished' recorded January 2007
CHERISHED, The Antique Six Jazzband’s superb new C.D was recorded exactly a
year after their very popular previous C.D. “Renovated” and it is
sure to be another best seller.
Without doubt, The Antique Six are one of the best and therefore most
popular and busy bands on the U.K. Jazz scene and rightly so, they are an
excellent band who not only play good Jazz but also entertain. There are sixteen tunes on this recording,
two of which are rarely heard (Memphis Shake and Last Mile Blues) and the
band takes each one in their stride with superb ensemble playing and good
solos throughout. CHERISHED,
a well-presented C.D. with good sleeve notes is thoroughly recommended as an
excellent C. D. accurately replicating this great band’s live
performances. Copies
are available at all the band’s sessions. Alternatively give Graham Smith a call on
01527 66692. George Giles.
Copies
are available at all the band’s sessions. Alternatively give Graham Smith a call on
01527 66692or use the order form
on the web site. Volumes 3 and 4 recorded by PEK Records, copyright Peter Kings. They are no longer available.
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