Darlington jazz lovers will be dancing in and out of their seats again when the ever-popular New Century Ragtime Orchestra swings back to town on Saturday 4 May.
They’ll be bringing their big band sounds to Darlington New Orleans Jazz lunchtime gig – and this time they’ll have two international guest stars with them – trumpet supremo Enrico Tomasso and Nick Ward on drums.
Enrico and Nick will solo with the band and join in the good-time fun and games that is New Century in action. There’ll be ragtime entertainment, banter, virtuoso group performances and some stunning solos from this sought-after Tyneside-based band that’s grown in status over the years and expanded its repertoire to include many wonderful standards from the 1920s and 30s. It’ll be a packed house as well as a big band, so make sure you arrive early to secure a seat.
And save the date: Mr Spats Langham – the hottest man in town – is back at the Club on Saturday 18 May with his banjo and guitar as part of Sweet and Hot with Jeff and Anne Barnhart on vocals, piano and flute and Graham Smith holding the rhythm on drums – a quartet guaranteed to delight.
Darlington New Orleans Jazz Club meets at St Augustine’s Parish Centre, Larchfield Street, Darlington. Doors open 12 noon, and entry is just £10 on the door. Children 15 and under go free when accompanied by an adult, and Darlington for Culture members are eligible for discounted entry on production of their membership card.
For more information go to www.darlingtonjazz.co.uk or contact Ray Sams  ray@darlingtonjazz.co.uk   07860 368022