CHEADLE JAZZ GUITAR CLUB

Welcome to your new look newsletter

Dear fellow jazz guitarists, HAPPY NEW YEAR A reminder that the Jazz Guitar Club gathering is this Thursday (10th) at 8pm, when, as always, a very exciting evening is in store for you. It will be our usual club night.
ABOUT THE CLUB The meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month. The second Thursday of the month is now known as CLUB NIGHT, when all-comers will have an opportunity to play in front of a friendly audience. Come and listen or perform. Play solo, duo or bring your guitar group. Listen, learn, enjoy the music and exchange ideas Performance requirements: As it is a jazz guitar club, to perform you must be able to play a jazz standard, e.g. Autumn Leaves, Satin Doll, Minor Swing, Nuages, Ill Remember April, Girl From Ipanema, etc.

For further information see http://cheadlejgc.wix.com/jazz or telephone 07423 016888

SEE BELOW: DECEMBER CHRISTMAS GATHERING REPORT VENUE NEWS REVIEWS IMPROVISATION IDEAS LINKS ITEMS FOR SALE
REGARDING GEAR FOR SALE. A NUMBER OF ITEMS HAVE BEEN SOLD AS A RESULT OF INCLUSION IN THE JGC NEWSLETTER. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN AN ITEM YOU HAVE ADVERTISED HAS BEEN SOLD!

THE DECEMBER CHRISTMAS GATHERING

A few of the regulars gathered early for the culinary delights of Bijou as is customary for most organisations at this time of year. You could call it a low key Christmas party. See photo. Performances got started a bit later than usual because everyone was having a good time talking guitars, picks, pick ups and strings. Apologies from our scheduled bass player, Gavin Barras. His car broke down and couldnt make the gig. Andy Hulme and I got things going with a couple of standards followed by the ever popular solo guitar of Brian Lewis. Les Renshaw was up next with some vocals to his own accompaniment and brought along his friend Paul on sax. The guitar trio of Ray Brooker, Charles Howorth and Tony Cordes, which has actually become a quartet with John Gracie on bass guitar, gave us an unusual version of Autumn Leaves and Pennies from Heaven. Dave Faulkner, all the way from Uttoxeter, gave a few solo guitar pieces and then Andy joined him for a rendition of Jos Feliciano's Affirmation. Guy Boden, with his custom seven string guitar,7th string as the highest string and tuned in fourths, played Lady Bird and one of his own compositions. Geoff Smith, from Stoke, joined me for a rendition of Satin Doll. Up next were regulars Steve Jackson and Keith Eagling with a couple of bossa novas. They were followed by Kev Taylor-Cox who with Andy played Yard Bird Suite and Sunny then Bennet Longman joined Andy and played Stella By Starlight and Days of Wine and Roses. John Gracie, this time on guitar, gave us a rendition of Scott Joplin's The Entertainer. The last two sitters-in were Dennis Holland and Ian Weir. Dennis played Georgia and Ian played Autumn Leaves, both accompanied by myself. Andy and I finished off the evening with a couple of our arrangements for two guitars. Bob, pictured, owner of Bijou, dished out some home made mince pies which were very well received and rounded off another excellent evening of music at Bijou. Trefor Owen.

PHOTOS FROM THE DECEMBER CHRISTMAS GATHERING

Andy Hulme & Trefor Owen

Brian Lewis

Ray Brooker, Charles Howorth, Tony Cordes & John Gracie on bass guitar

Dave Faulkner

GIGS, FESTIVALS AND TUITION NEWS

19th NORTH WALES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ GUITAR WEEKEND APRIL 12th - 14th 2013
GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY
Mold Road, Wrexham, Wales, LL11 2AW

The North Wales Jazz Society: Now celebrating fourteth of international jazz guitar events in Wrexham.
IMPROVE YOUR JAZZ GUITAR SKILLS AT THIS GREAT VALUE EVENT!

To enrol and for further info. tel. +44 (0)1745 812260, or e-mail northwalesjazzsc@aol.com or see www.northwalesjazz.org.uk Five 2 hour workshops with internationally renowned tutors. GUEST TUTOR RANDY JOHNSTON
www.randyjohnston.net

RESIDENT TUTOR TREFOR OWEN

www.treforowen.com

Hands-on tuition sessions, i.e. for students who wish to learn in a playing situation. Group B: Tuition sessions for students who need help in basic skills. Saturday evening concert (April 13th. 8.30pm) featuring the course tutors plus guests. Wide choice of reasonably priced accommodation available in Wrexham and the surrounding area.
Registered Charity No. 508519 President: Martin Taylor MBE.

VENUE INFORMATION:
Try and support these venues as often as you can. Remember: SUPPORT THE VENUE AND THE VENUE WILL SUPPORT YOU.

IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Because the first Tuesday in January was New Years Day. For this month only HUDDERSFIELD JAZZ GUITAR SOCIETY will meet on Tuesday January 15th. The Head of Steam, (next to Huddersfield station), HD1 1JB. The following venue will be changing from Monday to Tuesday from February. Wilmslow Conservative Club, 15, Grove Ave, Wilmslow, SK9 5EG. - 8.45pm For further info. tel. 01625 528336. Jazz every Monday until first week in February. http://www.myspace.com/grahambrookjazz <<<<<<<<<<0>>>>>>>>>> The Southern Jazz Guitar Society. See their website: www.southjazzguitar.org Every third Thursday of the month. BULLS HEAD, 102, Church Street, Old Glossop Derbyshire SK13 7RN - 8.30pm TREFOR OWEN & ANDY HULME JAZZ GUITAR DUO. SITTERS-IN WELCOME! For further Info phone 07423 016888. For directions see http://www.bulls-head.co.uk The Railway, Wellington Road, Stockport. 9pm. For further info: Tel 0161 477 3680. This venue operates every Sunday with a varied programme. Every Tuesday - Jazz at the Bakers Vaults - 9 - 11pm FREE admission. Bakers Vaults, Market Place, Stockport. Tuesday Jazz at the Bakers Vaults. For further info: Tel 07944 743680

The SLUG & LETTUCE, Wilmslow Road, Didsbury. See creativespaceinfo.blogspot.com for full programme. Jazz every Tuesday 9pm. The North Wales Jazz Society have weekly and monthly jazz concerts through the year. See their website: www.northwalesjazz.org.uk

If you have a gig which features jazz guitar, please let me know and it will be listed in all e-mail shots.

REVIEWS
MAMBO AMP UPDATE
I have now used my MAMBO amp at many different venues and, as stated in previous newsletters, I can honestly say that it is the best amp I have ever played through. I get the sound I want at every venue! I have the tone controls set on flat response and that's it, and for the first time ever for me I don't have to fiddle with the tone controls to find a sound that suits the acoustics of the room. I feel it is the right kind of amp for archtop guitar. Hear it at the next JGC gathering.

Trefor Owen. www.mambo-amp.co.uk/

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<0>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THE GUZZ PICK. Even when you think you have the perfect plectrum, as I did when I discovered the V pick, there s always something new round the corner! I was introduced to the Guzz pick by Howard Alden and Peter Button. I now use it all the time! The S3 Guzz Pick can be played with three sides - Side 1 For playing solo - Side two and three for playing rhythm. It is 3.5 mm thick, (they are working on a thin version), and produces great tone and I find that the pointed edge is great for single string and rhythm work. Unlike the V pick the Guzz pick has a wonderful grip and will not slip out of your hand. The grip is different on both sides and it has a black rubber spot for added grip. I also find that you can get slightly different tone from the pointed edge dependent on whether the black spot is facing up or down. Here is the website http://www.guzzguitar.com/ If you are ordering the picks online you'll need to know the Spanish for United Kingdom which is Reino Unido. Trefor Owen.

USEFUL LINKS: B M G (Banjo Mandolin & Guitar) Magazine has been revived! Click on the link.
http://www.banjomandolinguitar.org/news.htm This was the only guitar magazine around when I started playing in the 60's. Unfortunately it folded with the death of the editor and has now been revived. It was followed by "Guitar Player" which was great for jazz in its early years. Then there was a British magazine "Guitar" which was dedicated to jazz guitar. Didn't last long! This was followed by "Archtop" which was the forerunner of "Just Jazz Guitar Magazine".

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH FEEDBACK WHEN PLAYING YOUR ARCHTOP GUITAR: See this link from Ged Green about string dampers:
http://www.batten.com/String-Damper-Evolution.html
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Luthier Ged Green http://www.gedgreen.co.uk for set ups and guitar repairs.

Guzz Picks http://www.guzzguitar.com/ Foulds Guitars - Derby www.fouldsmusic.co.uk Bulldog Pickups (Huddersfield) www.bulldogpickups.com Vinyl Tap (Huddersfield) www.vinyltap.co.uk Records, CDs and DVDs AmplifierCoversOnline.com www.amplifiercoversonline.com Customised Equipment Covers On Demand

Frailers www.frailers.com
Back Alley - Mold & Chester www.backalleymusic.co.uk Sounds Great www.soundsgreatmusic.com

Next page are some improvisational ideas. If you have any you wish to share, please e-mail them to me in a PDF form.

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GEAR FOR SALE

De Armond `RED` Jazz Guitar pickup, very little used, perfect working order, 190. Tel Brian Lewis 07776 184111 or 01565 653003, bjguitar@gmail.com GUITARS Peerless Jazz City. 575 excellant condition with case. Contact christopher.pemberton-billing@ntlworld.com tel. 01204 413436 mobile 07815323651. Peerless Songbird. open to offers. excellant condition with case. Contact christopher.pemberton-billing@ntlworld.com tel. 01204 413436 mobile 07815323651. A message from Chris Nowell: 2005 Gibson ES 175 Steve Howe Signature complete with Gibson fitted hard case. Very good condition. Enquiries to Chris Nowell on 07970 496948 or email Chris on chris.nowell@hotmail.co.uk A message from Jack Grocott: 2002 Knight Guitar. Natural with Venetian cutaway, 17" body, Grover Tuners. Comes with Hiscox hardcase. 1.950. E-mail: idaandjack@btinternet.com Mobile: 07710 054750. Richwood Artist Series acoustic cutaway model RN70NT. Petite bouche. 100. E-mail: idaandjack@btinternet.com Mobile: 07710 054750. A message from Terry Gillen: Made in 2003 by Vestax (higher quality than the later, Excel-made models) in Terada, Japan. Book matched solid spruce top. Maple back, sides and neck. Lovely sunburst finish. Showroom condition. 7-ply top binding. Ebony fret board with 3-ply binding and pearl, slashed block inlays. C-shape neck. Grover sealed-back tuners with 'imperial' keys. Inlaid, adjustable, compensated bridge. Kent Armstrong floating mini humbucker. Multiple bound, 'tortoiseshell' pick guard with volume and tone control. 18 inch lower bout gives rich deep tone plugged and unplugged. Full Charlie Chandler Plek setup in summer 2011. Looks fantastic, sounds great and plays beautifully. Original plush lined, deluxe faux alligator hard case with DA logo. Original purchase receipt. 1,950. Email terry.gillen@btconnect.com for pictures.

Angelico NY4.

A message from Dan Martin: Gibson ES350T 1992: Comes with original hard case. Good condition with minimum checking to the finish. All original pickups and hardware although the tailpiece has been reinforced (still original). This is the 'long scale' version as opposed to the 'Byrdland' scale of previous years and was a limited edition run by Gibson in 1992. I can provide multiple pictures on request. Its used value is approximately 2500 but I will take no less than 2250. Email: danmartinguitar@gmail.com Gibson 335, 2006, as new with case . Contact Pete Roberts at pete_roberts@btinternet.com Gibson ES175CESN. 1959 natural. As new with PAFS and original case. Contact Bert Clark for price: e-mail bertolga@sky.com

AMPS & SPEAKER CABINETS

A message from Andy MacKenzie IBANEZ WHOLETONE 80 This purpose built jazz amp is for sale. Three gigs only. No noticeable scuffs or marks. Great for 6 or 7 string. 15" speaker, great deep bottom end. Just like my old Polytone. Digital reverb and not a bad sounding chorus effect built in also for those Metheny moments. Much bigger than it looks in the picture. Hence the sale I can't get it in my sports car. Honest. 195 no offers. Call or text Andy Mackenzie 0797 415 7797 http://www.fouldsmusic.co.uk/jazz-guitars-and-accessories/jazz-amplification/ ibanez-wt-80-wholetone-amp.html

ZT Club amp as new. Never gigged! (I have two). 350. Contact Trefor Owen at tojazzgtr@aol.com or phone 07423 016888. Speaker Cabinet: 12" McKenzie/Wharfedale Elite 12-200LR 200W 8 Ohm - 50, ONO. Contact Gary Taylor: taylorga@hotmail.co.uk 01942 791745 / 07757 326797