Jazz at The Green Man
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Admission Free (raffle) Barbara Capocci - 01603 413 443 (jazz enquiries only), comments or amendments - click here The Mike Capocci Trio (Previously - the Jack Parnell Trio) Resident Trio - Mike Capocci on Piano, Mike Harris on Bass, Brian McAllister on Drums
ALAN CRUMPTON interviews Barbara Capocci for GRAPEVINE ...
AS a student nurse at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Barbara Capocci admits that all the other girls must have thought she was mad spending all her evenings off listening to jazz. She recalls: "They used to spend their time talking about the pop stars of the day while I was into modern jazz." The girls would buy the latest pop records while Barbara’s first LP was "Seven Steps to Dankworth." More years than she probably cares to remember, Barbara is still hooked on jazz and she’s also been responsible for promoting jazz in various venues in the city. "It’s been a labour of love" she says," as she talks just after organising the weekly raffle at Jazz at the Green Man. If jazz has been one love of her life, a jazz musician has been the other love. . . so much so that she married him. Norwich raised pianist Mike Capocci was working as a journeyman musician on the Mecca Dance Hall circuit when Barbara first met him. He played in the Ken Mackintosh Band and went on to the cabaret scene and accompanied such luminaries as Ella Fitzgerald, Tommy Cooper and Paul Daniels. He also led his own group that specialised in the unique George Shearing sound. Mike can also play vibes as well as piano, by the way! Back in Norwich, Mike – now with Barbara beside him – got into the business of promoting jazz in the fine city. First there was the Jolly Butchers, made famous for another form of jazz run be the legendary Black Anna who earned a reputation the world over for her spirited gospel and blues singing. Having become well established, the Mike Capocci Trio, and organiser Barbara, moved to a new club, the Santana, where some of the big names were attracted along. They included Bobby Orr, Martin Taylor, Bill le Sage, Clark Tracey, Peter King and Spike Robinson. The venture moved to the Red Lion at Thorpe St Andrews in 1991 and eventually, Mike’s trio included that superb drummer Jack Parnell. After a lifetime in the music business, that included working at the highest level, Jack had semi-retired to Southwold, and relished the opportunity to "keep his hand in" every Tuesday evening. Jazz at the Red Lion became well established and lasted from 1991 to 2001 when a new and younger landlord moved in and opted to aim for a different market. Things looked bleak for the Capocci venture, but then, a few months later, another door opened at the Green Man at Rackheath, on the outskirts of the city. Fortunately, the pub-restaurant had a jazz loving owner in Derek Jennings who welcomed the venture with open arms. There was a grand opening featuring two of the UK’s top musicians in pianist David Newton and sax man Alan Barnes. The place was packed for the occasion and certainly gave Jazz at the Green Man a rousing send-off. The Mike Capocci Trio are still playing, with Jack Parnell still a key member whenever his commitments allow. . . mind you, he’s still so keen that he rarely misses a gig, and the other member of the trio is Norfolk based bassist Mike Harris who first played with Mike when they worked on Jersey Island. They backed the likes of Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Ross, Kathy Stobart and Johnny Griffin! Jazz at the Green Man has now been running for almost six years and Barbara Capocci is still firmly at the helm. It’s a unique club because admission is absolutely free, although the best seats are reserved for people who like to eat a meal before or during the gig. And then there’s the speciality of the house, Barbara’s weekly raffle, that really helps to finance the venture. Barbara admits that without the raffle things would not work. She said:" I get some very good prizes from supporters of the club and I regularly get some help from Jo Mitchell, a lady who has been selling the tickets for over 15 years. . . what a help she is." But in the main, it’s mainly down to Barbara who has a policy of bringing some of the top musicians to the Green Man fairly regularly. They include the likes of Peter King, Gilad Atzmon and Art Themen (he’s due to appear on December 14). Barbara is also keen to encourage young musicians and cites the progress of the outstanding Lewis Wright as "wonderful" and it was Barbara who nominated the young vibraphonist, for one of the recent Jazz Services Awards for national touring sponsorship. . . Lewis and his Quartet are due to make a return appearance at the Green Man on December 12. What a return it promises to be, Lewis having first appeared at the Green Man when he was so young he could hardly see over the vibes. So, if you are ever up Norfolk way on a Tuesday evening, just pop into the Green Man and you’ll hear the best of jazz. You won’t have to pay to get in but it’s wise to book a table and have a meal if you really want to make an evening of it. Bookings can be made through 01603 782693 or if you just want info about the club Barbara can usually be contacted on 01603 413443. November 2006 GRAPEVINE is published monthly by Musical Marketing. www.grapevineweb.co.uk PROGRAMME: JULY 2006 4th July - Martina Gebhardt with Dave Amis & Hi Fiving, Dave Amis, trombone, Tom Harris, piano, Len Wright, drums/percussion, Dave Holgate, bass/bass guitar, Lewis Wright, vibes. Special guests - Soren Fischer, trombone, Ben McDonnell, guitar 11th July - Tim Kliphuis*, jazz violin, and the Jack Parnell Trio, Special guest - Phil Brooke, guitar 18th July - Chris Cooper Quartet, Dave Pullin, base, Neil Kane, drums. Special guest - Freddie Gavita, trumpet/flugel horn 25th July - Dirk Balthaus, piano, and the Jack Parnell Trio, Mike Capocci, vibes AUGUST 2006 1st August - The Jack Parnell Quartet with Dean Masser, tenor, alto and baritone sax 8th August - Kate Williams and Pete Whittaker and the Jack Parnell Trio, Mike Capocci, vibes 15th August - Tommy Whittle and Barbara Jay, sax and vocals, and the Jack Parnell Trio 22nd August - Pete Allen*, clarinet and vocals, and the Jack Parnell Trio 29th August - Mark Crooks, clarinet and sax, and the Jack Parnell Trio SEPTEMBER 2006 5th September - Freddie Gavita Quintet, Freddie Gavita, Trumpet/Flugel horn, Nick Carter, Tenor sax, Calum Gourlay, Bass, Kit Downes, Piano. 12th September - Colin Watling, tenor sax, and the Jack Parnell Trio. With guest player Tony Suggs, piano, due to tour with the Count Basie Orchestra. 19th September - Phil Brooke, guitar, and the Jack Parnell Trio (Mike Capocci. piano and vibes). With guest players Tony Suggs, piano, and Stella Goodey, vocals. 26th September - Alex Garnett*, tenor sax, and the Jack Parnell Trio. With guest player Tony Suggs*, piano. OCTOBER 2006 3rd October - Val Wiseman, vocals, and the Jack Parnell Trio 10th October - Sam Crockatt Quartet*, Sam Crockatt, sax, Gwilym Simcock*, Piano, Johnny Brierly, Bass, Ben Reynolds, Drums.
17th October - Derek Cubitt, clarinets and sax, and the Jack Parnell Trio 24th October - Tomaso Starace, alto sax, and the Jack Parnell Trio 31st Oct - Matt Wates Sextet*, Matt Wates, Alto sax, Martin Shaw, Trumpet, Steve Kaldestad, Tenor sax, Leon Greening*, Piano, Malcolm Creese, Bass, Steve Brown, Drums. NOVEMBER 2006 7th November - Christian Brewer, Alto sax, with the Jack Parnell Trio - Drums, Brian McAllister 14th November - Frank Giasullo-Art Themen Quartet. Frank Giasullo, Piano, Art Themen, Tenor sax, Dave Green, Bass, Pat Tamminen, Drums. 21st November - Jamie O'Donnell, Alto sax, with the Jack Parnell Trio. 28th November - Jilian Siegel, Tenor sax, with the Jack Parnell Trio. DECEMBER 2006 5th December - Joanna Eden, piano and vocals, with the Jack Parnell Trio. 12th December - LewisWright Quartet, LewisWright, vibes, Simon Brown, piano, Andy Doyle, bass, Will Clark, drums. 19th December - The Vintage Hot Orchestra - Xmas Party Night JANUARY 2007 2nd January - Albert Cooper, vocals with Chris Cooper, piano, Dave Pullin, bass, and Neil Kane, drums 9th January - Gilad Atzmon, clarinet and sax, with the Jack Parnell Trio 16th January - Simon Spillett, tenor sax, with the Jack Parnell Trio 23rd January - Graeme Culham Quintet, Graeme Culham, drums, Ted Beament, piano, Rodger Curphy, bass, Paul Higgs, trumpet, Martin Hathaway, sax 30th January - Jim Mullen, guitar, with the Jack Parnell Trio, Mike Cupocci, vibes FEBRUARY 2007 6th February - Karen Sharpe, tenor sax, with the Jack Parnell Trio 13th February - Neale Ridding*, flute, alto sax and piano, with the Jack Parnell Trio 20th February - Colin Watling and Paul Shepherd on tenor sax and trombone, with the Jack Parnell Trio 27th February - Pete Oxbrough, clarinet*/sax, with Owen Morgan, bass, Mike Capocci, piano, and Jack Parnell, drums MARCH 2007 6th March - Luke Annesley, alto sax, and the Jack Parnell Trio 13th March - Marlene VerPlanck, vocals, with the Roy Babbington Trio - From New Jersey, USA 20th March - Kevin Flanagan, tenor sax, and the Jack Parnell Trio with Brian McAllister, drums 27th March - Jasper Smith, guitar, and the Jack Parnell Trio APRIL 2007 3rd April - 6th Anniversary - Jack Parnell Quartet. Special guest, Dean Masser, sax, and Dennis Lotus, vocals 10th April - Lewis Wright Quartet - Lewis Wright, vibes, Simon Brown, piano, Andy Doyle, bass, Will Clarke, drums 17th April - Joanna Eden, piano and vocals, with the Jack Parnell Trio 24th April - Derek Cubitt, clarinet, and the Jack Parnell Trio MAY 2007 1st May - Mark Crooks, tenor sax and clarinet, with the Jack Parnell Trio 8th May - Dave Cliff, guitar, with the Jack Parnell Trio and Mike Capocci, vibes 15th May - Dennis Lotus - vocals, with the Jack Parnell Trio 22nd May - Tim Kliphuis* - violin, with the Jack Parnell Trio, and Phil Brooke, guitar 29th May - Pat Crumby, tenor sax, alto, flute, Tim Wells bass, Nick Weldon piano, Mark Fletcher drums JUNE 2007 5th June - Kate Williams & Mike Capocci Quartet - Kate Williams piano, Mike Capocci vibes, Mike Harris bass, Neil Kane drums 12th June - Tim Densham & Simon Denny - Tim Densham baritone sax, Simon Denny vocals, Mike Harris bass, Brian McAllister drums, Mike Capocci piano 19th June - John Barnes, tenor/alto sax and clarinet, with the Jack Parnell Trio 26th June - Gilad Atzmon Quartet - Gilad Atzmon alto sax clarinet, John Turvill piano, Arron Stavis bass, Asif Sirkis drums JULY 2007 3rd July - Henry Lowther trumpet, with the Jack Parnell Trio 10th July - Lennart Andersson tenor sax & piano, with the Jack Parnell Trio 17th July - Paul Hill guitar, with the Jack Parnell Trio 24th July - Kit Downs Quartet, Kit Downs piano, Tom Farmer bass, Tom Challenger reeds, Andy Chapman drums 31st July - Steve Kaldestadt tenor sax, with the Jack Parnell Trio AUGUST 2007 7th August - Allison Neale alto sax & flute, with the Jack Parnell Trio 14th August - Ray Simmons Quintet, Ray Simmons trumpet, Martin Eaton tenor sax, Phil Brooke guitar, Ivars Galenieks bass, Rob Masters drums 21st August - Tommy Whittle & Barbara Jay, with the Jack Parnell Trio 28th August - Colin Watling tenor sax, with the Jack Parnell Trio
SEPTEMBER 2007 4th September - Val Wiseman, vocals, with the Jack Parnell Trio
11th September - Tommaso Starce, sax, and the Jack Parnell Trio 18th September - Michael Spearman, guitar, with the Jack Parnell Trio 25th September - Matt Wates Sextet - Matt Wates alto sax, Steve Laldestad tenor sax, Martin Shaw trumpet, Malcolm Creese bass, Leon Greening piano, Matt Home drums OCTOBER 2007 2nd October - Excelsor Jazz Quartet - Tony Bailey bass/guiatar/vocals, Phil Brooke guitar, Pete Oxborough sax/clarinet, Brian McAllister drums 9th October - Pete Canter tenor sax, and the Jack Parnell Trio 16th October - Dennis Lotis, vocals, and the Jack Parnell Trio 23rd October - The Jack Parnell Quartette with Dean Masser sax 30th October - Jim Mullen guitar, and the Jack Parnell Trio NOVEMBER 2007 6th November - Roy Williams, trombone, with The Mike Capocci Trio 13th November - Simon Spillett, tenor sax, with The Mike Capocci Trio featuring Marc Parnell on drums 20th November - Joanna Eden, piano/vocals, with The Mike Capocci Trio featuring Mike Capocci vibes 27th November - Lewis Wright Quartet, Lewis Wright vibes, Simon Brown piano, Andy Doyle bass. Will Clark drums DECEMBER 2007 4th December - Peter King, alto sax, with The Mike Capocci Trio featuring Marc Parnell drums 11th December - Phil Brooke, guitar, with The Mike Capocci Trio, Roger Odell, drums 18th December - The Vintage Hot Orchestra - Xmas Party Night December 25th and January 1st - NO JAZZ JANUARY 2008 8th January - Paul Shepherd trombone, and Colin Watling sax, with the Mike Capocci Trio 15th January - Andra Sparks Quintet - Andra Sparks vocals, Nick Weldon piano, Jeff Clyne bass, Trevor Tomkins drums, Art Themen reeds 22nd January - Julien Seigal tenor sax, with the Mike Capocci Trio 29th January - Allison Neale alto sax, with the Mike Capocci Trio FEBRUARY 2008 5th February - 'Green Man' Swing and Jump Band - Martin Eatin tenor sax/vocals, Phil Brooke guitar, Mike Harris bass, Derek Cubitt sax/clarinet, Mike Capocci piano, Brian McAllister drums 12th February - Dean Masser alto and tenor sax, with the Mike Capocci Trio 19th February - Marlene VerPlanck, with the Roy Babbington Trio 26th February - Karen Sharp tenor and baritone sax, with the Mike Capocci Trio MARCH 2008 4th March - Gilad Atzmon* sax, with with the Mike Capocci Trio, featuring Marc Parnell drums 11th March - Dennis Lotis, with the Mike Capocci Trio 18th March - "Destination Swing" with Jasper Smith guitar, Paul Hill guitar, Martin Eatin tenor sax 25th March - Renato D'Aiello tenor sax, with Mike Capocci piano, Nicola Muresu bass, Max Russino drums APRIL 2008 1st April - Bobby Wellins tenor sax, with Mike Capocci piano, Ivars Galenieks bass, Marc Parnell drums 8th April - Gary Kavanagh trumpet, with the Mike Capocci Trio 15th April - Kaz Simmons Band, with Kaz Simmons vocals & guitar, Sam Crockatt tenor sax, Dave Smith drums, Ivo Neame piano, Simon Thorpe bass 22nd April - John Barnes with the Mike Capocci Trio 29th April - Neale Ridding flute, alto sax & piano, with the Mike Capocci Trio MAY 2008 6th May - Tim Kliphuis violin, Phil Brooke guitar, Mike Capocci piano, Mike Harris bass 13th May - Joanna Eden vocals/piano, Mike Capocci vibes/piano, Mike Harris bass, Charlie Price drums 20th May - The Organ Trio with Stan Sulzmann - Stan Sulzmann tenor sax, Jim Mullen guitar, Mike Gorman organ, Matt Skelton drums 27th May - Simon Spillett tenor sax, Mike Capocci piano, Mike Harris bass, Brian McAllister drums June 2008 3rd June - Tim Densham reeds and Simon Denny vocals, with the Mike Capocci Trio 10th June - Jasper Smith guitar, with the Mike Capocci Trio 17th June - Albert Cooper (75 today) with the Chris Cooper Trio 24th June - Mark Crooks tenor sax/clarinet, with the Mike Capocci Trio July 2008 1st July - The Green Man Swing and Jump Band. Mike Capocci piano, Mike Harris bass,Brian McAllister drums, Martin Eaton tenor sax, Derek Cubitt vocals/clarinet, Phil Brooke guitar 8th July - Kate Williams Quartet. Kate Williams piano, Steve Kalestad tenor sax,Jeremy Brown bass, Tristan Malliott drums 15th July - Dean Masser tenor, with the Mike Capocci Trio, Marc Parnell drums 22nd July - Val Wiseman vocals, with the Mike Capocci Trio 29th July - The Mike Capocci Quintet. Mike Capocci piano, Mike Harris bass, Brian McAllister drums, Martin Eaton tenor sax, Gary Kavanagh trumpet. Special guest from the USA - John Castleman trumpet August 2008 5th August - Ronnie Hughes trumpet, with the Mike Capocci Trio 12th August - Tommy Whittle and Barbara Jay, with the Mike Capocci Trio 19th August - Colin Watling tenor sax, with the Mike Capocci Trio 26th August - Andi Hopgood tenor sax and vocals, with the Mike Capocci Trio September 2008 2nd September - Lindsey Ball vocals, with Derek Cubitt and the Mike Capocci Trio 9th September - Gila Atzmon sax, Mark Parnell drums, with the Mike Capocci Trio 16th September - Lennart Andersson sax & piano, with the Mike Capocci Trio 23rd September - Phil Brooke guitar, with the Mike Capocci Trio 30th September - The Matt Wates Sextet. Matt Wates alto sax, Mark Hanslip tenor sax, Martin Shaw trumpet, Malcolm Creese bass, Leon Greening piano, Steve Brown drums October 2008 7th October - Dennis Lotus vocals, with the Mike Capocci Trio, Roger Odell drums 14th October - Tomasso Starace alto sax, with the Mike Capocci Trio 21st October - The Lewis Wright Quartet, Lewis Wright vibraphone, Dave Preston guitar, Pete Randall bass, James Maddren drums 28th October - Vic Ash sax/clarinet, with the Mike Capocci Trio November 2008 4th November - Martin Eaton sax and vocals, with the Mike Capocci Trio 11th November - Enrico Tommasso trumpet, with the Mike Capocci Trio 18th November - 'A Blue Concept' Gary Kavanagh trumpet, Allison Neale alto sax/flute, Dave Cliff guitar, Dave Whittford bass, Matt Holme drums 25th November - Colin Watling tenor sax, with the Mike Capocci Trio December 2008 2nd December - Jasper Smith guitar, with the Mike Capocci Trio 9th December - Lindsey Ball and Simon Denny vocals, with the Mike Capocci Trio 16th December - Dave Newton piano, Alan Barnes reeds, Mike Capocci vibes, Mike Harris bass, Brian McAllister drums 23rd December - 'Christmas Party Night' with the Green Man Swingtet. Mike Capocci piano, Mike Harris bass, Brian McAllister drums, Phil Brooke guitar, Martin Eaton sax/vocals, Derek Cubitt reeds 30th December - no jazz January 2009 6th January - no jazz 13th January - Mike Capocci Quintet 20th January - Mick Hutton steel pans, with the Mike Capocci Trio 27th January - Norwich School Senior Jazz Band, leader David Fitzgerald... Alastair Ball alto sax, Peter Beardshaw tenor sax, Ed Johnson drums, Joss Butters trumpet, Tom Dunnett trombone, Peter Bailey-Johnson bass, Kenny O'Neill guitar, Peter Donell sop sax, Alicia Grix trumpet, Steve Martin piano, Nick Webb bar sax. February 2009 3rd February - Dennis Lotus vocals, with the Mike Capocci Trio 10th February - Paul Hill guitar, with the Mike Capocci Trio 17th February - Renato Daiello Quartet... Renato Daiello tenor sax, Mike Capocci piano, Nicola Muresu bass, Max Russino drums 24th February - Martin Eaton tenor saxand vocals, with the Mike Capocci Trio March 2009 3rd March - Enrico Tomasso with the Mike Capocci Trio 10th March - Simon Denny vocals and Tim Densham reeds, with the Mike Capocci Trio 17th March - Nick Page guitar, with the Mike Capocci Trio 24th March - Greenman Swingtet, Derek Cubitt sax/clarinet, Martin Eaton sax/vocals, Phil Brooke guitar, Mike Capocci opiano, Mike Harris bass, Brian McAllister drums 31st March - Colin Watling tenor sax, with the Mike Capocci Trio April 2009 Celebrate with a city jazz legend Reproduced courtesy of the Evening News, Norwich, 1 April 2009. For more news and reviews, visit www.eveningnews24.co.uk
He's been tickling the ivories since he started to toddle and now you are invited to join him as he celebrates his 80th birthday. After returning to England, he formed his own group and worked with the likes of Rosemary Squires and Ken Mackintosh. As Mike's reputation as a talented jazz pianist grew, he worked in Jersey for several years. He backed some of the biggest stars in the world, such as Ella Fitzgerald, and worked in cabaret with the late, great Tommy Cooper. ·*Tuesday, April 14 will be a special night and if you want to be a part of it then why not pop along or better still call the Green Man on Norwich 782693 and book a table for dinner… and listen to a class 7th April - Dean Masser alto and tenor sax, with the Mike Capocci Trio 14th April - The Mike Capocci Trio - *celebrating Mike's 80th birthday 21st April - Andy Panayi Quartet. Andy Panayi tenor and baritone sax, alto flute, descant and treble recorder, Mark Nightingale trombone, Simon Woolf bass, Steve Brown drums 28th April - Alison Neale alto sax & flute, with the Mike Capocci Trio May 2009 (May 2nd - 4th Norwich Jazz Party, Holiday Inn, Norwich. www.norwichjazzparty.com) 5th May - Nigel Price Trio. Nigel Price guitar, Pete Whittaker organ, Matt Home drums 12th May - Tommasco Starace alto sax, with Mike Capocci piano, Mike Harris bass, Roger O'Dell drums 19th May - Martin Eaton tenor sax and vocals, with Mike Capocci piano, Mike Harris bass, Roger O'Dell drums 26th May - Neale Ridding alto sax, flute and piano, with the Mike Capocci Trio June 2009 2nd June - Dennis Lotus vocals, with the Mike Capocci Trio 9th June - Derek Cubitt tenor, alto and soprano saxes and clarinet, with the Mike Capocci Trio 16th June - Karen Sharp tenor sax, with the Mike Capocci Trio 23rd June - Destination Swing, Paul Hill guitar, Jasper Smith guitar, Martin Eaton tenor sax -----next event ----- 30th June - Andi Hopgood and Ray Simmons, Andi Hopgood vocals, Ray Simmons Flugelhorn, with the Mike Capocci Trio July 2009 7th July - Kevin Flanagan tenor sax, with the Mike Cappocci Trio 14th July - Val Wiseman vocals, with the Mike Cappocci Trio 21st July - Phil Brooke guitar, with the Mike Cappocci Trio 28th July - Gilad Atzmon alto sax and clarinet, with the Mike Cappocci Trio August 2009 4th August - Katie Brown alto sax, with the Mike Cappocci Trio 11th August - Jim Hart vibes, with the Mike Cappocci Trio 18th August - Tommy Whittle & Barbara Jay, saxand vocals, with the Mike Cappocci Trio 25th August - Colin Watling tenor sax, with the Mike Cappocci Trio
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The Green Man
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Wroxham Road, Rackheath Norwich, NR13 6NQ 01603 782 693 (table reservations) Ring to book a table GOOD FOOD and all that JAZZ The Green Man, Wroxham Road, Rackheath Reproduced courtesy of the Evening News, Norwich, 2 November 2007. For more news and reviews, visit www.eveningnews24.co.uk
There are occasions when you go out for a meal and the food itself takes second place… and that's what happened when we paid our first visit to this remarkable pub. Because we had joined what must be the greatest free show in the whole of Norfolk.
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