Barry Palser's Savoy Jazz Band

Barry Palser - leader and trombone

Martin Horsfall - trumpet

Tony Teal - clarinet & saxes

Dave Moorwood - banjo & guitar

Vic Pitt - bass

John Tyson - drums

Vic Pitt

Not a great shot but what a great player and such a thrill to have him appear at the club.

The unexpected guest

This picture shows Bill Hoade, local wine and book expert, sitting in with the band on soprano sax (left!)

Sussex Jazz Kings

This ever popular band made a welcome return to the club on 13th February - a great night for the dancers.

Dave Stradwick - tpt and leader

Mike Pointon - trombone and guesting for the first time with the band

Bernard Stutt - clarinet

Phil Durell - banjo

Pete Clancy - bass

John Hall - drums

Muskrat Ramblers

This was the band's first visit to the club.

Bill Phelan - trumpet, flugabone and leader.

Ron Westcott - slide trombone.

Mike Mounter - trumpet

Alan Cresswell - clarinet

John Arthy - bass

Paul Norman - drums

Jim Heath - banjo, guitar and vocals.

Roger Wells' New Orleans Hotshots

Roger Wells - drums/leader

Steve Graham - trumpet

Hugh Roberts - sax/clarinet

Tom Whittingham - trombone

John Baker - banjo

Ray Gould - string bass

The Dart Valley Stompers

This lively band appeared at the club in 2008 and were such a success they were invited back to play for us in August.

A birthday celebration

The club celebrated it's 30th birthday in October helped by the fabulous Savannah Jazz Band and their guest Pat Halcox, pictured here with Geoff & Margaret Gilbert (organisers) and Wendy Lawrence & Jim Goddard (founders of the club).

A birthday celebration

Pat Halcox who guested with the Savannah Jazz Band at the club's 30th anniversary party in October.