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An octet of f 5 horns and rhythm section playing music from Miles Davis' seminal album "Birth Of The Cool". Plus, West Coast Jazz classics from the Library of Gerry Mulligan, Shorty Rogers, Dave Pell and more

West Coast Sound

Sat. 15th November

7:30

Colwall Village Hall.

Mill Lane

Colwall

WR13 6EQ

Playing music from Miles Davis' seminal album "Birth Of The Cool". Plus, West Coast Jazz classics from the Library of Gerry Mulligan, Shorty Rogers, Dave Pell and more


Jazz at the BMI with Cygnet Duo.  Upton St Leonards, Glos. 21st Sept

Cygnet Duo

Sun 16th November

times tbc

BMI Club

8 Bondend Rd, 

Upton St Leonards, 

Gloucester 

GL4 8AG

Sunday Jazz with Cygnet Duo

A wide mixture of Jazz from across the 20th Century


Diane Arthurs: Tenor & Baritone Saxophones, Flute and Vocals

Emma Breese: Piano

Jazz at The Ivy, Cheltenham

Cygnet Duo

Sunday 23rd November

1pm-4pm

The Ivy

Montpellier Brasserie 

Cheltenham

www.ivycollection.com

Diane and Emma bring both artistry and charm to the stage. Enjoy elegant dining, stylish surroundings, and exceptional live music—booking essential, so reserve your table now for an unforgettable afternoon


Splanky Saxophone Quartet will be playing a wide range of festive music in the centre of Moreton in Marsh Christmas Market

Splanky Saxophone Quartet

Sat 29th November

All afternoon

Moreton in Marsh Christmas Market and Light Switch on

Get ready for an exciting time at this year's Christmas Market in Morton in Marsh, where Splanky will be right at the heart of the festivities!

We'll be playing all your favourite festive tunes throughout the afternoon, building up to the spectacular "Switch On" of the Christmas lights!

Jazz and just a hint of Christmas with Diane Arthurs and the MJB Trio at The Kingsdown Inn, Swindon.  Thursday 4th December

DISAX with MJB Trio

Thurs 4th December

8pm

The Kingsdown Inn

43 Kingsdown Rd, 

Swindon 

SN2 7PE

Diane is fronting an evening hosted by the MJB Trio.  Expect the unexpected.  It will be Jazz, there may be a few seasonal references, what ever happens it will be fun!  

Diane Arthurs: Tenor & Baritone saxophones, Flute and Vocals

Martin Lowe: Piano

David Scholl: Bass

Malcolm Brandon: Drums

JayCee Big Band

Fri 5th December

Doors 7pm Concert 7:30pm

The Playhouse Theatre

47-53 Bath Rd, 

Cheltenham 

GL53 7HG

Swing into Christmas with The Jay Cee Big Band


A selection of Christmas favourites with some exciting arrangements of everything from Santa Claus Is Coming To Town to a swinging version of Hark The Herald Angels Sing, entitled "Yo Hark! Those Angels Swing".  Experience the fiery improvisational talents of the band in "We Three Kings" and sit back and relax to some beautiful ballad playing.  

This evening will be everything you hope for from a Big Band at Christmas with a sprinkling of seasonal surprises and the occasional bad joke.

The 17-piece Jay Cee Big Band has been delighting audiences in and around Cheltenham for over 60 years with their unique blend of classic big band jazz music, including works by Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Tubby Hayes, as well as contemporary compositions by Gordon Goodwin, Pat Metheny, Tom Kubis, and many others.  


Moments Of Pleasure. The Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush

Sat 6th December

8pm

The Venue.

55b Chapel Rd, 

Worthing 

BN11 1EE

Guest Soloist

Rock n Roll Christmas

Peter Gill's 'Rockin & Swingin Christmas Evening'

Fri. 19th December

Doors 7:30 Gig 8pm

Chapel Arts Centre

St James Memorial Hall Avon, 

9 Lower Borough Walls, 

Bath BA1 1QR

This event is seated cabaret with a dance floor!

For the perfect kick start to the festive period Peter Gill's 'Rockin & Swingin Christmas Evening' with his rock n roll 8 piece band is always the answer.

This will be a fantastic night of festive 50s rock n roll with a big band sound featuring such hits as 'Nutrocker', 'Great Balls Of Fire', 'Rock Around The Clock', 'Santa Claus is Coming In A Boogie Woogie Choo Choo Train', 'Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me', 'Run Run Rudolph', 'Santa Claus Boogie', 'Santa Claus Is Comin To Town', 'Winter Wonderland', 'Jailhouse Rock', 'Reet Petite', 'Mack The Knife' and of course 'Feliz Navidad plus many others.

A wonderful evening filled with great, feelgood tunes and plenty of humour - simply too good to miss.

Cheltenham Community Choir

Sat 20th December

7:30pm

Holy Apostles Church

London Rd, 

Charlton Kings, 

Cheltenham 

GL52 6HW

CODS Presents The Cheltenham Community Choir Christmas Concert

Enjoy a variety of Christmas songs, carols & musical numbers to celebrate the festive season! - With Live Band


Cygnet Studios logo.  White on black.  The studios are where Diane teaches and makes videos

Churchdown, Gloucestershire.

07530 360919   diane@disax.me

Cygnet Quartet logo.  The Jazz quartet run by Diane and her husband Paul Arthurs

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