Matt Chandler Trio – guitar genius…

The gig on Thursday was immense. The Matt Chandler Trio played songs from their new album but also some standards – although they were anything but standard!My favourite was their version of ‘all blues’ which is probably best known from the album ‘kind of Blue’ by Miles Davis. And I’ve posted a short and albeit poor quality snippet of video of Matt exploring the opening track ‘jitterbug’ from the new album.http://youtu.be/8cjwW7a-2EIPlus this one shows the level of genius Matt Chandler has!http://youtu.be/3fzTMVs1psYAlso, some pics courtesy of Oscar & Beata Papierz http://www.creative-photography.ifp3.com/ 

why not make a night of it?

Rather than having to drink coke all night or paying for a taxi, why not make a weekend of it and book a room at Compton House luxury B&B under the loving care and attention of multi-award winning proprietor Lisa Holloway? Lisa puts on a cracking breakfast and the house is truly elegant – and more importantly it’s only ten minutes away from Stray’s (so please tell her we sent you!)They have seven different bedrooms, each with a different element of elegance and charm, which is complimented by real, old-fashioned customer service from the proprietors.Recently reviewed in The Guardian, a stay at Compton House B&B after a night at Tapas y Stray’s promises to make a…

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Matt Chandler Group – it goes like this…

Ian Beestin, drummer with the Matt Chandler Trio/Group will be dropping off their new album ‘ it goes like this’  on Monday July 11.It’s literally hot off the press so if you want to reserve a copy, please let the bookshop know (01636 613 764) I’ve only heard the track entitled ‘Stray’s inexplicably’ which was so titled after a soundcheck at Stray’s when the band played here last year! So I’m really keen to get my hands on the complete album – based on what I’ve heard so far, it’ll be an album to savour slowly and repeatedly!And if you haven’t already booked for the Matt Chandler Tapas & Jazz event, I’d recommend you do…

Jazz Picks…

My top 5 tips for Jazz on CD are all available to order from the bookshop if they don’t have the stock. If you’d like to order, please contact Ian in the bookshop. the Soul of Ben Webster – 3 albums on 2CD’s – Verve – All the best musicians playing some of the slickest jazz you’ll hear. If you only have one Jazz album this year – I’d be picking this one! Black, Brown & Beige – Duke Ellington feat. Mahalia Jackson – One of my first Ellington albums, this suite to me is what Ellington Jazz is all about… Dream a Little Dream – Gerry Mulligan – No-one quite managed to play the…

May 2011

 Gigs start at 8pm and are normally wrapped up by 10pm. Please ask to be ‘jazz-side’ when you book. We cannot guarantee jazz-side seats as they are booked on a first-come, first served basis.Sat May 7 - Karen Lake jazzFri May 13 - Neil C. Young Sat May 14 – Organik TrioFri May 20 – Jazz, Blues & beyond…Sat May 21 - R.D.A. trioFri May 27 – Neil C. Young SoloSat May 28 - Sarah Bennett jazzBook HERE…  

April 2011

Gigs start at 8pm and are normally wrapped up by 10pm. Please ask to be ‘jazz-side’ when you book. We cannot guarantee jazz-side seats as they are booked on a first-come, first served basis.Sat April 2 – Sarah Bennett JazzFri April 8 – Neil C.Young SoloSat April 9 – Karen Lake Jazz SingerSat April 16 – Neil C. Young DuoSat April 23 – Denny Goodwin DuoSat April 30 – R.D.A. Trio (Piano, Bass & Drum trio)Book HERE…

March 2011

Saturday March 5 Jazz, Blues & Beyond» Friday March 11 Denny Goodwin Duo» Friday March 18 Organik Trio» Saturday March 26 Neil C. Young Duo»